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An Act To Encourage the Use of Models in the Collection and Use of Student Achievement Data
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1799
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6204

Legislative Document 
No. 1799 
S.P.704 
In Senate, February 25,2010 
An Act To Encourage the Use of Models in the Collection and Use of 
Student Achievement Data 
(EMERGENCy) 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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JOY 1. O'BRiEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 9~ days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine' Revised Statutes, Title .20-A, section 6204, subsection 3 
separates the student assessment program from teacher evaluation; and. 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 13802 is limited to 
teacher evaluation models ~nd does not apply to principal evaluations; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this legislation .is necessary to ensure the State's 
eligibility to ap'ply for a significant amount of federal funding for continued education 
reform, which is jeopardized by significant and continuing reductions in state funding for 
education; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the foIlowing legi:;lation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People oqhe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §6204, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. D, §§3 . 
and 4, is repealed.' 
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.Sec.2. 20-A MRSA §B802, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 173, is amended to read: 
§13802. Teacher and principal evaluation models 
1. Department to establish models. The department shaIl establisb models for 
evaluation' of the professional performance of teachers and principals employed iJ~ aHj' .!! 
school administrative unit within the State. The models must include multiple measures. 
2. Use of models. Each school administrative unit within the State shall have has the 
option to incorporate the models developed pursuant to subsection 1 for the evaluation of 
the professional performance of aHj' f! teacher or principal employed by that school 
administrative unit. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency tited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the prohibition on the use of student assessment data in the 
establishment of models for evaluation of the professional performance of teachers. It 
also extends the models for evaluation developed by the Department of Education to 
principals and requires that the models include multiple measures. 
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An Act To Promote the EstablishmentofInnovative Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1801
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H800 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/J. " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 706, 
L.D. 1801, Bill, "An Act To Promote the EstablishmentofInnovative Schools" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after the 3rd paragraph after the title the following: 
'Whereas, the residents of the Town of Otis and the Town of Mariaville are in 
immediate need of dissolving their union school agreement because the Town of 
Mariaville has become a member of Regional School Unit 24 and the Town of Otis has 
not and dissolving their union school agreement will enhance the ability of the Town of 
Otis and the Town of Mariaville to compete as innovative public schools; and' , 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Dissolution of Otis-Mariaville Union School authorized. 
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 109 
and any other provision of law, dissolution of the Otis-Mariaville Union School is 
govemed by the Otis-Mariaville Union School Agreement made in 1985, and a majority 
town meeting vote by the voters of either the Town of Otis or the Town of Mariaville is 
sufficient to terminate the Otis-Mariaville Union School Agreement in accordance with 
the tenns of the agreement.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the dissolution of the Otis-Mariaville Union School in 
accordance with the terms of the Otis-
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An Act To Promote the Establishment oflnnovative Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1801
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H811 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT 6" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 706, 
L.D. 180 I, Bill, "An Act To Promote the Establishment oflnnovative Schools" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title and before the first indented 
paragraph the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble.' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section I the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Dissolution of Otis-Mariaville Union School authorized. 
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 109 
and any other provision of law, dissolution of the Otis-Mariaville Union School is 
governed by the Otis-Mariaville Union School Agreement made in 1985, and a majority 
town meeting vote by the voters of either the Town of Otis or the Town of Mariaville is 
sufficient to terminate the Otis-Mariaville Union School Agreement in accordance with 
the terms of the agreement. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates the substance of House Amendment "A" to Committee 
Amendment "A," Filing No. H-800, and also removes the emergency preamble and 
emergency clause from the bill. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote the Establishment of Innovative Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1801
Committee Amendment CA_A_S455 (Senate)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 4" to S.P. 706, L.D. 1801, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote the Establishment of Innovative Schools" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRS A §6212 is enacted to read: 
§6212. Innovative, autonomous public schools 
A school administrative unit may establish and operate an innovative, autonomous 
public school. The school board may approve an instruction design, a school calendar, a 
staff selection process and a method for assessing professional development to be used in 
an innovative, autonomous public school that exceed or differ from, but do not conflict 
with, applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The school board shall propose, 
receive and allocate funding for an innovative, autonomous public school as part of the 
budget process for that school administrative unit in accordance with this Title. A school 
board may request waivers as necessary to implement an instructional model and 
associated curriculum that meet the standards of this section for innovation and 
autonomy. 
1. Open enrollment. Any resident student in a school administrative unit is eligible 
to request enrollment in an innovative, autonomous public school. Enrollment may not 
be limited to a target population of students. A school board shall establish a method for 
selecting students when requests for enrollment exceed capacity. A school board may 
establish a process for determining the maximum enrollment from each municipality in 
the school administrative unit. 
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More accountability for student achievement. An innovative, autonomous 
public school must demonstrate a system for accountability for student achievement that 
exceeds, but is not in conflict with, the State's accountability standards and the State's 
assessment system.' 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 4" to S.P. 706, L.D. 1801 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. It revises the language in the bill to clarify the oversight role of 
local school boards for innovative, autonomous public schools. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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An Act To Promote the Establishment of Innovative Schools 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Because the legislation permits, but does not require, local school administrative units to establish and operate 
innovative schools that meet all applicable requirements, this fiscal note assumes that school administrative units 
would do so within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2605(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt Personal Constituent Information from the Freedom of Access Laws \
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1802
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H788 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT 'ff' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1288, 
L.D. 1802, Bill, "An Act To Exempt Personal Constituent Information from the Freedom 
of Access Laws" 
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Amend the amendment in section 1 in the 10th line (page 1, line 26 in amendment) 
by inserting after the following: "recommendations" the following: 'with suggested 
legislation' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the 3rd to the last line (page 1, line 27 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "February 15, 2011" and inserting the 
following: 'November 30, 2010' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of the last sentence (page 1, 
lines 27 to 29 in amendment). 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the reporting date of the Right To Know Advisory 
Committee from February 15, 2011 to November 30, 2010. 
It also removes the 
authorization of the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
judiciary matters to report out a bill in 2011 and requires the advisory committee to 
suggest legislation at the end of 20 1 O. 
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(Representative HILL) 
TOWN: Yori{ 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt Personal Constituent Information from the Freedom of Access Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1802
Committee Amendment CA_A_H735 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·4" to H.P. 1288, L.D. 1802, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Personal Constituent Information from the Freedom of Access Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Right To Know Advisory Committee To Examine Issues 
Related to Private Information Contained in the Communications of Public 
Officials' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Electronic and other communications. Resolved: That the Right To 
Know Advisory Committee, established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, 
section 411, shall examine issues relating to the protection of private information 
contained in electronic and other communications that are sent and received by public 
officials, particularly communications between elected public officials and their 
constituents. The advisory committee shall consider confidentiality requirements related 
to Legislators' oversight responsibilities. The advisory committee shall also con~ider 
appropriate warnings for public officials to provide with regard to communications that 
are or may be public records. The advisory committee shall submit a report containing its 
findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over judiciary matters no later than February 15,2011. The joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters may report out a 
bill in 2011 based on the report.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve directing the Right To Know 
Advisory Committee to examine the issues relating to the protection of private 
information in electronic and other communications sent and received by public officials, 
particularly communications between elected officials and their constituents. A report is 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "4" to H.P. 1288. L.D. 1802 
due by February 15, 2011, and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over judiciary matters may report out a bill based on the report in 20 II, 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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LR 2577(02) 
An Act To Exempt Personal Constituent Information from the Freedom of Access Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'ff 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The additional issues for review by the Right to Know Advisory Committee can be reviewed within the existing 
number of authorized and funded meetings of the committee. No additional funding is required. 
LR2577(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt Personal Constituent Information from the Freedom of Access Laws (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1802
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HILL, HOBBINS, PIOTTI, PRIEST, BARTLETT
Amends: 1 MRSA §402

Legislative Document 
No. 1802 
H.P.1288' 
House of Representatives, February 25,2010 
An Act To Exempt Personal Constituent Information from the 
Freedom of Access Laws 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority ofthe Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator HOBBINS of York and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: PIOTTI of Unity, PRIEST of Brunswick, Senator: BARTLETT of 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ,C-l is enacted to read: 
C-l. A communication from a constituent to an elected official that clearly implies 
by its nature or content that the constituent expects that the communication is 
confidential or that is. made for the purpose of requesting that the elected official 
render assistance or information relating to a personal and private matter affecting the 
constituent that is not publicly known or a communication from an elected official in 
response to such a communication from a constituent; 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from public records that are subject to the laws governing freedom 
of access any communication from a constituent t6 an e·lected official that the constituent 
expects to be confidential or that contains certain personal information and any 
communication from an elected official in response to such a communication. 
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Resolve, Authorizing Certain Land Transactions by the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1803
Committee Amendment CA_A_H723 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1291, L.D. 
1803, "Resolve, 
Authorizing Certain Land Transactions by the Department of Conservation, Bureau of 
Parks and Lands and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife" 
Amend the resolve in section 3 in the 5th line (page 2, line lOin L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "convey" the following: 'at any time prior to April I, 20 I 3' 
Amend the resolve in section 4 in the 6th line (page 2, line 39 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "convey" the following: 'at any time prior to April 1,20 I 3' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment terminates authorization for conveying power line easements in the 
Town of Sullivan and the Town of Franklin on April 1,2013. 
FISCAL :\OTE l{F.(ji. iH.ED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03111110 .:bP'ac:.. 
124tb MAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD 1803 
LR 2580(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing Certain Land Transactions by the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks 
and Lands and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~" 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$201,000 
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Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation authorizes the Departments of Conservation and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to convey certain 
parcels of land and will result in an increase in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to the Department of 
Conservation of $201,000 in fiscal year 2010-11. 
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Resolve, Authorizing Certain Land Transactions by the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands and the Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1803
House Amendment HA_A_H824 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/}" to H.P. 1291, 1.D. 1803, "Resolve, Authorizing 
Certain Land Transactions by the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and 
Lands and the Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Authorizing Certain Land Transactions by the Department of 
Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands and the Department ofInland Fisheries 
and Wildlife and Directing the Initiation of Negotiations Regarding Easements on 
Certain Land' 
Amend the resolve in section 6 in the last line (page 4, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "." and inserting the following: '; and be it further' 
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Amend the resolve by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 7. 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife directed to 
negotiate easements in Cumberland County. Resolved: That the Commissioner 
of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall initiate negotiations with interested patties, 
including but not limited to abutting property owners, regarding granting easements on 
land known as the Eastern Trail near the intersection of B1ackpoint Road in Scarborough, 
Cumberland County, with such terms and conditions as the commissioner may direct. The 
commissioner shall endeavor to conclude such negotiations no later than December 1, 
2010.' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to initiate 
negotiations with interested parties, including but not limited to abutting property owners, 
regarding granting easements on land adjacent to the Eastern Trail near the intersection of 
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Blackpoint Road in Scarborough, Cumberland County, with such terms and conditions as 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1803
Senate Amendment SA_A_S499 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 1291, L.D. 1803, "Resolve, Authorizing 
Certain Land Transactions by the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and 
Lands and the Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife" 
Amend the resolve in section 6 in the last line (page 4, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "." and inserting the following: '; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 7. Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife authorized, but 
not directed, to grant easements in Cumberland County. Resolved: That the 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife may by quitclaim deeds without 
covenants convey, for negotiated value an easement to Anthony Attardo, Sr. and an 
easement to Anthony Attardo, Jr. in order to access their own properties, on land adjacent 
to the Eastern Trail near the intersection of Blackpoint Road in Scarborough, Cumberland 
County, with such terms and conditions as the commissioner may direct.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to 
convey by quitclaim deeds without covenants, for negotiated value, easements to· 
Anthony Attardo, Sr. and Antho)lA~ardo, Jr. in order to access their own properties. 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
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SENATE A 'ENDMENT
An Act To Make Certain MaineCare Rules Regarding Service Provided by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Department of Education Major Substantive Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1804
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S543 (Senate)

SENA TE AMENDMENT" It" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 707, 
L.D. 1804, Bill, "An Act To Make Certain MaineCare Rules Regarding Service Provided 
by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Department of Education 
Major Substantive Rules" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 5. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations section. 
COUNTY: Cumberlanc;l 
FISCAL ~OTE REQllRED 
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LD. 1804 
LR 2593(04) 
An Act To Make Certain MaineCare Rules Regarding Service Provided by the Department of Health 
and Human Services through the Department of Education Major Substantive Rules 
Fiscal Note forSenate Amendment "j}-' to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Diamond of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
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2010-11 
Projections. 
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Projections 
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General Fund 
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($43,107) 
($44,575) 
($46,099), 
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General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
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($43,107) 
($43,107) 
($44,575) 
($44,575) 
($46,099) 
($46,099) 
This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations section and removes the new position created in the 
Committee Amendment. It assumes the additional costs of the bill as amended can be absorbed by the Department of 
Health and Human Services and the Department of Education utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
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Resolve, Authorizing Celiain Land Transactions by the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1803
Senate Amendment SA_B_S509 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "..!!;" to H.P. 1291, L.D. 1803, "Resolve, Authorizing 
Celiain Land Transactions by the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and 
Lands and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife" 
Amend the resolve in section 6 in the last paragraph in the last line (page 4, line 4 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "II-A." and inselting the following: 'II-A; and be it 
further' 
Amend the resolve by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. 
Director of Bureau of Parks and Lands authorized, but not 
directed, to convey certain interests in land in the Town of Lubec, 
Washington County. Resolved: That the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands 
within the Department of Conservation may by quitclaim deed without covenant, for 
negotiated value, and on such other tenns and conditions as the director may direct, 
convey interests in land in the Town of Lubec to the municipal government of the Town 
of Lubec. Consistent with requirements of federal funds used for the acquisition of this 
parcel by the State, the conveyance must be conditioned by a deeded limitation that the 
parcel be used only for recreation and open space purposes and be available to the general 
public, with allowed uses including but not limited to the construction and operation of 
public memorial structures. 
This conveyance is intended to include, but is not limited to, a small parcel of land 
located on the southeasterly corner of the existing Johnson Bay public boating facility 
and identified as Map 15, Lot lOon the Town of Lubec tax records, which parcel is 
currently undeveloped, and recorded in the Washington County Registry of Deeds, Book 
706, Page 81.' 
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Department of Conservation to convey by quitclaim deed without covenant, for 
negotiated value, a parcel of land on the edge of a public boating facility to the municipal 
government of the Town of Lubec. 
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An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1805
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S535 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1292, L.D. 1805, Bill, "An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of 
Maine" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part E the following: 
'PARTF 
Sec. F-l. PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. EEE, §1 is amended to read: 
Sec. EEE-i. Emergency rulemaking regarding vital records fees. The 
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Health Data and Program 
Management Data, Research and Vital Statistics shall By adopt rules that apply 
retroactively to April 1,2010 adopt rules on an emergency basis to set revise the fees for 
obtaining copies of vital records from the office at to the same levels as were in effect in 
September 2009 and, follm'ling. Following adoption of the emergency rules, the office 
shall complete nonemergency rulemaking to set the fees at the September 2009 levels. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This Part amends Public Law 2009, chapter 571, Part EEE, section 1 to correct an 
agency name and clarifY that th 
reducing the fees for copies of vital records will 
apply retroactively to April 1, 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Certain MaineCare Rules Regarding Service Provided by the Department of Health and Human Services througb the Department of Education Major Substantive Rules (AFTER DEADLINE) . (EMERGENCY)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1804
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND, FINCH, BRANNIGAN, MITCHELL, WESTON, JOHNSON, NELSON, RICHARDSON, SUTHERLAND, WAGNER

Legislative Document 
No. 1804 
S.P.707 
In Senate, March 2,2010 
An Act To Make Certain MaineCare Rules Regarding Service 
Provided by the Department of Health and Human Services througb 
the Department of Education Major Substantive Rules 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
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Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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Presented by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative FINCH of Fairfield and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BRANNIGAN of Cumberland, President MITCHELL of Kennebec, WESTON of 
Waldo, Representatives: JOHNSON of Greenville, NELSON of Falmouth, RICHARDSON of 
Carmel, SUTHERLAND of Chapman, WAGNER of Lewiston. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this Act is intended to provide legislative oversight of rules adopted. by 
the Department of Health and Humari Services which relate to implementation of the 
. Child Development Services System administered by the Department of Education; and 
Whereas, It is critica) that this oversight begin as soon as possible to ensure 
protection of children in this State in need of services; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation. as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safetY; now, 
therefore, 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MR.SA §7209, slllb-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. Certain MaineCare rules. Rules adopted by the Department of Health and 
Human Services under the MaineCare program pursuant to Title 22, chapter 855 that 
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pertain to services provided or funded by the Department of Health and Human Services 
in whole or in part through the Child Development Services System, including but not 
limited to early intervention services, day treatment services and school-based 
rehabilitative services, are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375,· 
subchapter 2-A. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill is' an emergellcy bill providing that MaineCare rules adopted by the 
Department of Health and Human Services pertaining to the Child Development Services 
System are major substantive rules. 
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An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1805
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S545 (Senate)

SENA TE AMENDMENT ,$" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1292, L.D. 1805, Bill, "An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of 
Maine" 
Amend the amendment in Part B in section 3 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 32 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "July 1, 20 10" and inserting the following: 
'90 days after adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 124th Legislature' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects the effective date of the amendment to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 14, section 6030-C, subsection I to 90 days after adjournment of the 
chapter 566, which amends the sa~tiol ' 
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An Act To Make Certain MaineCare Rules Regarding Service Provided by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Department of Education Major Substantive Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1804
Committee Amendment CA_A_S497 (Senate)

LD 1804 
LR 2593(02) 
An Act To Make Certain MaineCare Rules Regarding Service Provided by the Department of Health 
and Human Services through the Department of Education Major Substantive Rules 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2010-11 
$43,107 
$43,107 
$43,107 
Projections 
2011-12 
$44,575 
$44,575 
$44,575 
Projections 
2012-13 
$46,099 
$46,099 
$46,099 
Provides an appropriation of $43, 1 07 in fiscal year 2010-11 for the Office of Maine Care Services in the Department of 
Health and Human Services for the state share of the costs of one Comprehensive Health Planner II position and 
related costs for the additional workload required for MaineCare program rules regarding services provided through 
the auspices of the Child Development Services System and school administrative units. Assumes federal matching 
funds would also be available for this purpose. 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to fulfill the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Regarding Review of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources under the State Government Evaluation Act
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1806
House Amendment HA_A_H686 (House)
Amends: 3 MRSA §959

HOUSE AMENDMENT" fi" to H.P. 1293, L.D. 1806, Bill, "An Act To Implement 
the Recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry Regarding Review of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources 
under the State Government Evaluation Act" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section I and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
MRSA §959, sub-§l, ~A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 550, § I, is 
further amended to read: 
A. 
The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
agriculture, conservation and forestry matters shall use the following list as a 
guideline for scheduling reviews: 
(I) Baxter State Park Authority in ~ 
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(2) Department of Conservation in 20 I I; 
(3) Blueberry Advisory Committee in 201 I; 
(4) Board of Pesticides Control in 20 I I; 
(5) Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine in 20 I I; 
(6) Seed Potato Board in 20 II; 
(7) Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council in;wG+ 2015; 
(8) Maine Dairy Pffimel:-HHl5 Promotion Board in;wG+ 2015; 
. (9) Maine Milk Commission in;wG+ 2015; 
(10) State Harness Racing Commission in;wG+ 20 15; 
(I I) Maine Agricultural Bargaining Board in ;WQ.9 20 I 7; 
(12) Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources in ~ 
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(14) Land for Maine's Future Board in ;wG+ 20 15.' 
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. HOUSE AMENDMENT"~" '0 H.P. 1293, L.D. IS06 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is being presented on behalf of the Committee on Bills in the 
Second Reading to include corrected dates, 
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An Act To Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 201 0-11
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1807
House Amendment HA_A_H771 (House)
Committee: Bills in the Second Reading to correct mathematical errors

HOUSE AMENDMENT 'i4" to H.P. 1294, L.D. 1807, Bill, "An Act To Establish 
Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered in 
Fiscal Year 201 0-11 " 
Amend the bill in section 1 on page 2 in the 2nd line (page 2, line 2 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$20,015,321" and inserting the following: '$20,015,374' 
Amend the bill in section 1 on page 2 in the 4th line (page 2, line 6 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$20,015,321" and inserting the following: '$20,015,374' 
Amend the bill in section 1 on page 2 in the last line (page 2, line 26 in L.D.) by 
striking outthe following: "$19,130,681" and inserting the following: '$19,130,734' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is being presented on behalf of the Committee on Bills in the 
Second Reading to correct mathematical errors. 
SPONSORED BY: 1'-1AA.4M CAk.r( e 
(Representative 
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TOWN: Buckfield 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Maine Medical Marijuana Act
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1811
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S519 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 719, 
L.D. 1811, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Maine Medical Marijuana Act" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 49 (page 21, lines 23 to 39 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 49. Working capital advance. For fiscal year 20 I 0-11, the State Controller 
is authorized to advance up to $250,000 from the General Fund to the Medical Use of 
Marijuana Fund, established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 2430 in 
the Department of Health and Human Services, to provide start-up funds for the 
implementation of this Act. 
Funds advanced to the Medical Use of Marijuana Fund under this section for fiscal 
year 20 I 0-11 must be returned to the General Fund on or before June 30, 20 II. 
Repayment of the working capital advance is considered an expense of the Depaliment of 
Health and Human Services in administering this Act, and funds in the Medical Use of 
Marijuana Fund may be used to repay the working capital advance provided during fiscal 
year 20 I 0-1 I. 
On April 1, 20 II, the State Controller and the Department of Health and Human 
Services shall repOli to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over health and' human services matters and appropriations and financial 
affairs on the status of funds advanced and repaid under this section.' 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment increases the General Fund working capital advance from $200,000 
to $250,000 and changes the payback schedule to require all advanced funds to be repaid 
by June 30, 2011. 
FISCAL NOTE REQ 
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T.'ansfers 
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LD 1811 
LR 2611(04) 
An Act To Amend the Maine Medical Marijuana Act 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Diamond of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
$0 
($100,000) 
Projections 
2011-12 
$100,000 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
$100,000 
($100,000) 
($100,000) 
$100,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This fiscal note reflects the incremental impact of the amendment's increase in the fiscal year 20 I 0-11 General Fund 
working capital advance from $200,000 to $250,000 and changing the pay-back schedule to require all advanced funds 
be repaid by] une 30, 20 II. As amended, there is no longer a General Fund impact across fiscal years. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 37: Voluntary Municipal Farm Support Program, aMajor Substantive Rule ofthe Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1812
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 1812 
H.P.1296 
House of Representatives, March 9,20 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 37: Voluntary 
Municipal Farm Support Program, aMajor Substantive Rule ofthe 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources 
(EMERGENCY) 
. Reported by Representative PIEH of Bremen for the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5? section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournme~t unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
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Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
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Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is' necessary to record the 
- Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
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the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption.· Resolved: 
That final adoption of Chapter 37:Yoluntary 
Municipal Farm Support Program, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Agriculture,Food and Rural Resources that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine- Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
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subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 37: Voluntary Municipal Farm 
Support Program, a major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources. 
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Resolve, To Continue Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options for the State
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1818
Senate Amendment SA_A_S467 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 733, L.D. 1818, "Resolve, To Continue 
Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options for the State" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the last line (page I, line 12 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "; and be it further" and inserting the following: '.' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 3 (page I, lines 13 to IS in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes authority for the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters to submit a bill to the 125th 
Legislature. 
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Resolve, To Continue Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options for the State
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1818
House Amendment HA_A_H765 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "../I" to S.P. 733, L.D. 1818, "Resolve, To Continue 
Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options for the State" 
Amend the resolve in section 3 in the last line (page I, line 15 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "I 25th Legislature" and inserting the following: 'First Regular Session of 
the 125th Legislature by April I, 20 II' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides a date by which the committee of jurisdiction may submit a 
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(Representative DUCHESNE) 
TOWN: Hudson 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Continue Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options for the State
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1818

Legislative Document 
No. 1818 
S.P.733 
In Senate, March 16, 2010 
Resolve, To Continue Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation 
Options for the State 
Reported by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc for the Joint Standing Committee on 
~atural Resources pursuant to Resolve 2009, chapter 16. 
Printed on Iccydctl paper 
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Secretary of the Senate 
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Sec. 1. Continuation of stakeholder group; membership. Resolved: That 
the Department. of Environmental Protection with a stakeholder group atithorized 
pilrsuant to Resolve 2009, chapter 16 shal1 continue to evaluate the options and actions 
available to Maine people and businesses to prepare for and adapt to the most likely 
.impacts of climate change in accordance with Resolve 2009, chapter 16; and be it further 
Sec. 2. 
Reports. Resolved: 
That, by January 31,2011, the Depaiiment of 
Environmental Protection shal1 submit a report on the progress on developing a plan for 
state climate change adaptation to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over natural resources matters. By January 31, 2012, the Department of 
Environmental Protection shal1 submit a final plan for state cl imate change adaptation t6 
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the Governor and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
natureil resources matters; and be it further 
Sec. 3. 
Authority to submit a bill. 
Resolved: 
That the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters may 
submit a bill relating to each report under section 2 to the 125th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection with a stakeholder 
group to continue to evaluate the. options and actions available to Maine people and 
businesses for adapting to the most likely impacts of climate change pursuant to Resolve 
2009, chapter 16. It requires the department to report to the joint standing committee of 
the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters in 20 II and 2012 and 
authorizes the committee to submit a bill relating to each report to the 125th Legislature. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQUIRED 
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LR 2647(01) 
Resolve, To Continue Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options for the State 
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: No 
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any costs associated with continuing to evaluate climate change impacts and available options, developing a plan for 
state climate adaptation, and presenting the plan to the Natural Resources Committee and the Governor can be 
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An Act To Exempt Certain Necessary School Auxiliary Buildings for New Heating Systems from Referendum Requirements (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1820
Sponsors: TARDY, EDGECOMB, JOHNSON, RICHARDSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15904

Legislative Document 
No. 1820 
H.P.1300· 
House of Representatives, March 16,2010 
An Act To Exempt Certain Necessary School Auxiliary Buildings 
for New Heating Systems from Referendum Requirements 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee" on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative TARDY of Newport. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: EDGECOMB of Caribou, JOHNSON of Greenville, 
RICHARDSON of Carmel. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, current law requires that, prior to final approval by the Board of 
Education, a school construction project must be approved at a public referendum; and 
Whereas, only a project fitting a very limited definition of a small scale school 
construction project is exempt from the referendum requirement; and 
Whereas, it would expedite needed improvement projects to permit the construction 
of an auxiliary building to house a new heating system without a public referendum; and 
Whereas, it is necessary that this exemption be implemented immediately in order 
for schools to begin project planning; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
tbemeaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation o'rthe public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
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. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.20-A MRSA §15904, first~, as amended bX PL 1985, c. 248, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
Prior to final approval by the state board, a school construction project, except a 
small scale school construction project as defined in section 15901, subsection 4-A or the 
construction of an auxiliary building for the housing of a heating system, must receive a 
favorable vote conducted in accordance with the following. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
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legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts the construction of a school's auxiliary building for the housing of a 
heating system from the public referendum requirement. 
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Resolve, To Review and Update the Telecommunications Taxation Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1823
Senate Amendment SA_A_S484 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "It" to H.P. 1306, L.D. 1823, "Resolve, To Review and 
Update the Telecommunications Taxation Laws" 
Amend the resolve in section 3 in the last line (page 1, line 24 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "legislation; and be it further" and inserting the following: 'legislation.' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 4. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the authorization of the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation matters to submit a bill. 
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