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An Act To Establish Climate and Energy Planning in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1333
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H531 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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L.D.1333 
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, 124TH LEGISLATURE 
HOUSE AMENDMENT" A-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to RP. 937, 
L.D. 1333, Bill, "An Act To Establish Climate and Energy Planning in Maine" 
Amend the amendment in Part C in section 4 in paragraph B in the last line (page 7, 
line 33 in amendment) by striking out the following: "flow;" and inserting the following: 
'flow. This paragraph applies only to water courses containing fish;' 
Amend the amendment in Part C in section 5 in subsection 2-A in the last line (page 
8, line 8 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "flow." the following: 'This 
subsection applies only to water courses containing fish.' 
Amend the amendment in Part C in section 6 in the 3rd line (page 8, line 11 in 
amendment) by inserting after the following: "crossings." the following: 'These rule 
changes apply only to water courses containing fish.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the exceptions in the Natural Resources Protection Act 
for the maintenance and repair of stream crossings and of existing road culverts and the 
amendments to the Department of Environmental Protection rules apply only to water 
courses containing fish. 
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(Representative MARTIN> . L.) 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish Climate and Energy Planning in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1333
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H574 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "6,, to COMl'vIITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 937, 
L.D. 1333, BiII, "An Act To Establish Climate and Energy Planning in Maine" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and replacing it with the 
following: 
'An Act To Ensure that Replacement Culverts .Permit Fish Passage' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Parts A and B. 
Amend the amendment in Part C by striking out all of the first line (page 7, line 18 in 
amendment) 
Amend the amendment in Part C by striking out all of sections 1 to 3. 
Amend the amendment in Part C in section 4 in paragraph B in the last line (page 7, 
line 33 in amendment) by striking out the following: "flow" and inserting the following: 
'flow. This paragraph applies only to water courses containing fish' 
Amend the amendment in Part C in section 5 in subsection 2-A in the last line (page 
8, line 8 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "flow." the following: 'This 
subse.ction applies only to water courses containing fish.' 
Amend the amendment in Part C in section 6 in the 3rd line (page 8, line 11 in 
amendment) by inserting after the following: "crossings." the following: 'These rule 
changes apply only to water courses containing fish.' 
Amend the amendment in Part C by striking out all· of sections 7 and 8. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes out all of Committee Amendment "A" except the part that 
amends the exceptions in the Natural Resources Protection Act for the maintenance and 
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LD 1333 
LR 570(06) 
An Act To Establish Climate and Energy Planning in Maine 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment b, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Duchesne of Hudson 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Pl'ojections 
2012-13 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($500) 
($500) 
($500) 
($500) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment eliminates the base allocation for the Mitigation Compensation Fund. There will be a minor cost 
savings to the Department of Enyironmental Protection associated with this change. 
LR0570(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Meals Provided at Retirement Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1335
Committee Amendment CA_A_S150 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 481, L.D. 1335, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt from the Sales Tax Meals Provided at Retirement Facilities" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection II-A in the 2nd line (page I, line 4 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "on a continuous" and inserting the following: 'on an 
average monthly' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 5. Retroactivity. This Act applies retroactively to transactions for which an 
assessment was not made before April 1,2009.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the definition of "retirement facility," removes the credit 
proposed in the bill and applies the exemption retroactively to transactions for which an 
assessment was not made before April I, 2009. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQL'IRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/08/09 Mac 
LD 1335 
LR 1747(02) 
An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Meals Provided at Retirement Facilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$521,400 
$507,114 
$523,746 
Revenue 
Projections 
2012-13 
$544,868 
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General Fund 
($521,400) 
($28,600) 
($507,114) 
($53,886) 
($523,746) 
($54,084) 
($544,868)'" 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($56,075) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill exempts meals served at a full-service retirement facility from sales tax effective October 1, 2009. It also 
provides a retroactive exemption for any sales tax audit assessments not made before April 1,2009. The ongoing loss 
of sales tax revenue will cause a General Fund loss of $521,400 in FY 2009-10 and $507,114 in FY 2010-11. The 
Local Government Fund revenue wiII be reduced by $28,600 in FY 2009-10 and $29,172 in FY 2010-11. The Tourism 
Marketing and Promotion Fund, which receives a portion of sales tax revenue on meals, will experience a revenue loss 
of$24,714 beginning in FY 2010-11. 
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An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Meals Provided at Retirement Facilities II
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1335
Committee Amendment CA_B_S355 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "13" to S.P. 481, L.D. 1335, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt from the Sales Tax Meals Provided at Retirement Facilities" 
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Amend the bill in section I in subsection II-A in the 2nd line (page I, line 4 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: 
"on a continuous" and inserting the following: 
'on an 
average monthly' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 (page I, lines 10 to 18 in L.D.) and 
inseliing the following: 
'Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§6, Gj/F, as amended by PL 2009, c. 211, Pt. B, 
§30, is further amended to read: 
F. Served by youth camps licensed by the DepaJiment of Health and Human Services 
and defined in Title 22, section 2491, subsection 16.,.; and' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 5 and 6 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 5. Contingent effective date. This Act takes effect August 1,,20 I 0 only if 
Public Law 2009, chapter 382 is rejected by a majority of the electors voting on that 
measure pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, PaJi Third, Section 17.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority repOli, clarifies the definition of "retirement 
facility" and removes the credit for meals served in retirement facilities that would be 
available to celiain retirement facilities that would have to pay sales tax or interest or 
penalties as the result of an audit. It changes the effective date to August I, 20 I O. It also 
adds a contingent effective date in order to avoid a technical conflict with another law. 
FISCAL ,\OT[ HE<Jl1RED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/04/10 ;:::b?ac.. 
LD 1335 
LR 1747(04) 
An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Meals Provided at Retirement Facilities 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,6" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$0 
2010-11 
$493,512 
Projections 
2011-12 
$525,496 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
($493,512) 
($25,974) 
($525,496) 
($52,334) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
P,-ojections 
2012-13 
$545,935 
($545,935) 
($55,008) 
Providing a sales tax exemption for meals served at a full-service retirement facility will reduce General Fund revenue 
by $493,512 in fiscal year 2010-11. 
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An Act To Ensure Continued Access to Emergency Information in the State by Allowing Governments To Build Federally Licensed Television Translators
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1334
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: HOBBINS, ADAMS, FITTS, FLETCHER
Amends: 30-A MRSA §910, 30-A MRSA §3109

Legislative Document 
No. 1334 
S.P.480 
In Senate, March 31, 2009 
An Act To Ensure Continued Access to Emergency Information in 
the State by Allowing Governments To Build Federally Licensed 
Television Translators 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HOBBINS of York. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, FITTS of Pittsfield, FLETCHER of 
Winslow. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec~ 1. 30-A MRSA §910 is enacted to read: 
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§910. Broadcast television translator stations 
A county may receive federal grants or contributions for the construction and 
operation of a broadcast television translator station as described in 47 Code of Federal 
Regulations, Section 74;732 (2008). Two or more counties may act jointly in performing 
the operations authorized by this section. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §3109 is enacted to read: 
§3109. Broadcast television translator stations 
A municipality may receive federal grants or contributions for the construction and 
operation of a broadcast television translator station as described in 47 Code of Federal 
Regulations, Section 74.732 (2008). Two or more municipalities may act jointly in 
performing the operations authorized by this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits municipalities and counties to receive federal funds for the 
construction and operation of broadcast television translator stations. 
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An Act To Reform Maine's Motor Fuel Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1341
Committee Amendment CA_A_H382 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 942, L.D. 1341, Bill, "An Act To 
Reform Maine's Motor Fuel Tax Laws" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/22/09 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
LD 1341 
LR 1633(02) 
An Act To Reform Maine's Motor Fuel Tax Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Transportation 
. Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
2009-10 
2010-11 
2011-12 
$59,409 
($55,205) 
($80,147) 
$39,675,902 
($36,868,385) 
($53,525,897) 
($59,409) 
$55,205 
$80,147 
($39,675,902) 
$36,868,385 
$53,525,897 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($17,563,289) 
$16,336;409 
$22,943,955 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2012-13 
($106,602) 
($71,193,501) 
$106,602 
$71,193,501 
$30,139,897 
This bill reduces the gasoline and special fuel tax rates to $.21 per gallon in fiscal year 2010, which would reduce 
General Func! revenue by $59,409, Highway Fund revenue by $39,675,902 and Other Special Revenue Fund revenue 
by $17,563,289. The bill adds a price-based component to the tax rates that would increase the gasoline tax rate to 
$.358 per gallon and the special fuel tax rate to $.385 per gallon on July 1,2010. General Fund revenue would 
increase by $55,205, Highway Fund revenue by $36,868,385 and Other Special Revenue Fund revenue by 
$16,336,409 in FY 2011. The fiscal note assumes that the tax rates would increase by the maximum 10% per year 
after the initial determination year and that the rates in effect on July 1,2012 would be $.433 per gallon for gasoline 
and $.466 per gallon for special fuel. 
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Resolve, To Authorize a Pilot Project on Ranked Choice Voting
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1344
Committee Amendment CA_A_H443 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A,,· to RP. 945, L.D. 1344, "Resolve, To 
Authorize a Pilot Project on Ranked Choice Voting" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 28 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "election officials" and inserting the following: 'governing bodies' 
Amend the resolve in section 3 in the 2nd line (page 2, line 2 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "provided" and inserting the following: 'approved' 
Amend the resolve in section 9 in the 4th line (page 2, line 36 in L,D.) by striking out 
the following: "2011" and inserting the following: '2012' 
Amend the resolve in section 9 in the 5th line (page 2, line 37 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following; "Second Regular Session of the 125th" and insel1ing the following; 'First 
Regular Session of the 126th' 
SUMMARY 
This· amendment requires that the governing body of a municipality, not election 
officials, agree to pal1icipate in a ranked choice voting pilot project. It also provides that 
the Secretary of State need only approve rather than provide ballots for the pilot project 
and extends the report date to 2012. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal D~tail and Notes 
Approved: 05/24/09 Mac.. 
LD 1344 
LR 1135(02) 
Resolve, To Authorize a Pilot Project on Ranked Choice Voting 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~,, 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note' 
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Resolve, To Authorize a Pilot Project on Ranked Choice Voting
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1344
House Amendment HA_A_H506 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/I-,, to H.P. 945, L.D. 1344, "Resolve, To Authorize a 
Pilot Project on Ranked Choice Voting" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the first paragraph in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 
and 31 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "for a period of 2" and inserting the 
following: 'in at least 2 elections during a period of 3' 
Amend the resolve in section 3 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 3 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "section 2." the following: 'The Secretary of State shall produce a 
sample ballot and process for demonstration for municipalities that agree to participate in 
the project.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires ranked choice voting to be used for at least 2 elections over 
a 3-year period by those municipalities that choose to participate in the pilot project. This 
amendment also requires the Secretary of State to produce a sample ballot and process for 
demonstration of ranked choice voting. 
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(Representative RUS iLL) 
TOWN: Portland 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1345
Committee Amendment CA_A_H589 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f} " to H.P. 946, L.D. 1345, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Increase the Required Number 
of Signatures for a Direct Initiative or a People's Veto and To Limit a Direct Initiative to 
One Subject" 
Amend the resolution by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Increase the 
Number of Signatures Required for a Direct Initiative' 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the 2nd to 5th indented paragraphs (page 
1, lines 4 to 32 in L.D.) 
Amend the resolution in the 7th indented paragraph in the 4th line (page I, line 38 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "20%" and inseliing the following: '15%' 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the question (page 2, lines 19 to 21 in 
L.D.) and inseliing the following: 
'''Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to increase the number of 
signatures that a petitioner must gather for a direct initiative?'" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority repOli of the committee. 1t strikes from the resolution 
the increase in the signature requirement for a people's veto and the requirement that a 
direct initiative be limited to one subject. It changes the signature requirement for a direct 
initiative to 15% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. 1t also changes the 
question to be printed on the ballot. 
FISCAL ,\OTE HEQLlRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LR 1685(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Increase the Required 
Number of Signatures for a Direct Initiative or a People's Veto and To Limit a Direct Initiative to One 
Referendum Costs 
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Fiscal Note for BiH as Amended by Committee Amendment "/l" 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
FiscalNote Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-10 
General 
Referendum 
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The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general") 
election in November. If the number or size ofthe referendum questions requires production and delivery of a seconL 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Games of Chance
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1346
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: BRIGGS, BRYANT, PETERSON, TUTTLE, JACKSON
Amends: 17 MRSA §341

FIRST REGULAR SESSIuN-z009 
Legislative Document 
No. 1346 
H.P.947 
House of Representatives, March 31, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Games of Chance 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BRIGGS of Mexico. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: PETERSON of Rumford, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: JACKSON of 
Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §341, sub-§l, as repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 554, §2, 
is amended to read: 
1. Limits. The maximum bet for licensed games of chance, including card games in 
which bets are placed per hand or per deal, is $1 for anyone chance, hand or deal. 
Licensed card games that award part or all of the entry fees paid to participate as prize 
money and in which no money or thing of value is wagered except for the entry fee are 
limited to a $5 daily entry fee and no more than 4Q 80 players at anyone time at anyone 
location. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws governing games of chance, including licensed card games 
such as "Texas hold 'em," to increase from 40 to 80 the number of players that are 
allowed at anyone time at anyone location. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Games ~f Chance --,~iscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1-i Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1346
Committee Amendment CA_A_H267 (House)

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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Games ~f Chance 
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Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Ad,~ponal costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with gathering information on the number of players 
attending card games and reportLTIg this information can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Streamline Ratemaking for Consumer-owned Water Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1349
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: BLANCHARD, SHERMAN, DOSTIE, HOGAN, LEGG, MARTIN, VALENTINO, VAN WIE, WAGNER

.FIRS'!' REGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 1349 
H.P.950 
House of Representatives, March 31, 2009 
An Act To Streamline Ratemaking for Consumer-owned Water 
Utilities 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BLANCHARD of Old Town. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: DOSTIE of Sabattus, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, LEGG of Kennebunk, 
MARTIN of Orono, VALENTINO of Saco, VAN WIE of New Gloucester, WAGNER of 
Lyman. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
The purpose of this bill is to give a consumer-owned water utility the authority to 
decrease its rates or to increase its rates between 3% and 5% wIthout the changes being 
subject to investigation and suspension by the Public Utilities Commission before the 
changes go into effect. However, the increase or decrease in rates may not be more than 
a total of 10% during a 5"'year period. , 
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Resolve, To Name the Bridge in Orland the Ralston C. Gray Bridge (AFTER DEADLINE) . ,
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1351
Committee: Transportation sllggested and
Sponsors: ROSEN

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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No. 1351 
S.P.486 
. In Senate, April 2, 2009 
Resolve, To Name the Bridge in Orland the Ralston C. Gray Bridge 
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Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation sllggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
. Cosponsored by Representativ'oe MAGNAN of StocktonSprings. 
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Sec. 1. Ralston C. Gray Bridge. Resolved: That the part of State Route 175, 
also known as Castine Road, that crosses the Narramissic Ri,ver in the Town of Orland be 
l~amed the Ralston C. Gray Bridge to honor the memory of the late Ralston C. Gray, 
' .. ,lifelong Orland resident. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve names the State Route 175 bridge crossing the Narramissic River in 
Orland, which is being rebuilt and is due to be completed next year, after the late lifelong 
Orland resident Ralston C. Gray. 
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An Act Regarding Salary Information for Public Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1353
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MARRACHE, CROCKETT, BOWMAN, MITCHELL, SIMPSON, BLODGETT, BRYANT, SMITH

FIRST REGULARSESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 1353 
S.P.488 
In Senate, April 2, 2009 
An Act Regarding Salary Information for Public Employees 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Sel1:ators: BLISS of Cumberland, BOWMAN of York, President MITCHELL of Kennebec, 
SIMPSON of Androscoggin, Representatives: BLODGETT of Augusta, BRYANT of 
Windham, SMITH of Monmouth. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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5. Confidential information; public information. SalillY information as it relates to 
an individual state, county, municipal, school, University of Maine System, Maine 
Community College System or Maine Maritime Academy employee is confidential. 
Salary information as it relates to specified positions, identified by those positions, is 
public information. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill provides that salary information as it relates to an individual state, county, 
municipal, school, University of Maine System, Maine Community College System or 
Maine Maritime Academy employee is confidential. Salary information as it relates to 
specified positions, identified by those positions, is public irifoJlTlation. 
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An Act To Exempt from Taxation Biodiesel Fuel Produced for Personal Use
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1352
Committee Amendment CA_A_S224 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 487, L.D. 1352, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt from Taxation Biodiesel Fuel Produced for Personal Use" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines I to 9 in 
L.D.) 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Application. This Act applies to sales made on or after October 1,2009.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency provisions from the bill and provides that 
the bill applies to sales made on or after October 1, 2009. ! 
FISCAL .\01E REQLIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LR248(02) 
An Act To Exempt from Taxation Biodiesel Fuel Produced for Personal Use 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committe~ Amendment "A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required:-Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
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This bill provides that biodiesel fuel produced and used by a person or the person's immediate family is exempt from 
motor fuel tax beginning on or after October 1,2009. Only a nominal amount of biodiesel fuel was produced in the. 
past two years and there would be minimal tax revenue loss. 
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An ActToExempt from Taxation Biodiesel Fuel Produced for Personal Use
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1352
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BARTLETT
Amends: 36 MRSA §3204-A

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An ActToExempt from Taxation Biodiesel Fuel Produced for 
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(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergeI1cies; and 
Whereas, the nation is trying to decrease its dependence" on foreign oil; and 
Whereas, this bill assists that movement by providing a tax exemption for privately 
manufactured and used biofuel; and 
Whereas, in the judgmel1t of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning" of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §3204-A, sub-§7, as ame"ndedby PL 2003, c. 588, §13, is 
further amended to read: 
7. Kerosene for retail sale. Kerosene prepackaged for home use or delivered into a 
separate tank for retail sale, in which case the excise tax must be remitted by licensed 
users pursuant to section 3207, rather than by the supplier; aHd 
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Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §3204-A, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 738, §11, IS 
amended to read: 
8. Dyed fuel. Dyed fueb; and 
Sec. 3. 36 MRS A §3204-A, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. Self-produced biodiesel fuel. Biodiesel fuel that is produced by an individual 
and used by that same individual or a member 6fthat individual's immediate family. 
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Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from the tax imposed on special fuels biodiesel fuel produced and 
used by the same individual or a member of that individual's immediate family. 
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An Act To Improve the Ability of the Department of Education To Conduct Longitudinal Data Studies
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1356
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S345 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" Ii" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 491, 
L.D. 1356, Bill, "An Act To Improve the Ability of the Department of Education To 
Conduct Longitudinal Data Studies" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §6005 in the first indented paragraph in the last 
line (page 1, line 22 in amendment) by striking out the following: "System." and inserting 
the following: 'System only if· additional federal funding is received to expand the 
department's kindergarten to grade 12 longitudinal data system existing as of the effective 
date of this section to a statewide system.' 
SUMMARY 
This 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Law Enforcement and Family Members To Petition the District Court To Initiate Assisted Outpatient Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1360
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S517 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 495, 
L.D. 1360, Bill, "An Act To Allow Law Enforcement and Family Members To Petition 
the District Court To Initiate Assisted Outpatient Treatment" 
Amend the amendment in section 29 in §3873-A by striking out all of subsection 10 
and inserting the following: 
'10. Limitation. The director of an ACT team or the chief administrative officer of a 
nonstate mental health institution may apply to the District Court to obtain an order under 
subsection I to admit a Ratient to a progressive treatment program administered by an 
ACT team only ifthe ACT team: 
A. Was in existence on the effective date of this section; 
B. Complies with nationally recognized essential standards and basic principles for 
the provision of mental health services at the ACT team level as identified in rules 
adopted by the department; and 
C. Meets the criteria for ACT teams set forth in section 3801, subsection I I and 
applicable state rules and federal laws and regulations. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the intent of Committee Amendment "A" regarding the 
limitation on the expansion off'ht_n 
m er or si~s of A~! teams. 
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An Act To Improve the Use of Data from the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1359
Committee Amendment CA_A_S125 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §7250

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 494, L.D. 1359, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Use of Data from the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring 
Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summalY and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. ,22 MRSA §7250, sub-§4, ~, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 483, § 1, is 
amended to read: 
D. 
A patient to whom a prescription is written, insofar as the information relates to 
that patient; and 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §7250, sub-§4, Ej/E, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 483, §1, is 
amended to read: 
E. 
Office personnel or personnel of any vendor or contractor, as necessary for 
establishing and maintaining the program's electronic system~; and 
Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §7250, sub-§4, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
F. The office that administers the MaineCare program pursuant to chapter 855 for the 
purposes of managing the care of its members, monitoring the purchase of controlled 
substances by its members and avoiding duplicate dispensing of controlled 
substances.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It replaces the bill. It 
authorizes release of information from the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring 
Program under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, chapter 1603 to the MaineCare 
program for the purposes of managing care, monitoring the purchase of controlled 
substances and avoiding duplicate dispensing of controlled substances. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Law Enforcement and Family Members To Petition the District Court To Initiate Assisted Outpatient Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1360
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S534 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "L-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 495, 
L.D. 1360, Bill, "An Act To Allow Law Enforcement and Family Members To Petition 
the District Court To Initiate Assisted Outpatient Treatment" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 34 (page 14, lines 24 to 33 in 
amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes tb.e-annronriations an1f illocations section. 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/07110 foPac:.. 
LD 1360 
LR 1770(11) 
An Act To Allow Law Enforcement and Family Members To Petition the District Court To Initiate 
Assisted Outpatient Treatment 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "C;' to Committee Amendment "A" 
. Sponsor: Sen. Diamond of Cuinberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$0 
$87,600 
$87,600 
$87,600, 
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General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$87,600 
$87,600 
$87,600 
This amendment eliminates the $87,600, General Fund deappropriation from the Judicial Department. As amended, 
the savings from an anticipated decrease in the number of required psychological examinations would be retained by 
the Judicial Department. 
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An Act To Establish and Promote Statewide Collaboration and Coordination in Public Health Activities and To Enact a Universal Well ness Initiative
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1363
House Amendment HA_A_H436 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" II" to H.P. 953, L.D. 1363, Bill, "An Act To Establish 
and Promote Statewide Collaboration and Coordination in Public Health Activities and 
To Enact a Universal Well ness Initiative" 
Amend the bill in section 5 in §412 in subsection 5 in paragraph B by striking out all 
of subparagraph (2) (page 4, lines 40 to 42 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 5 in §412 in subsection 5 in paragraph B by renumbering 
the subparagraphs to read consecutively 
Amend the bill in section 5 in §412 in subsection 5 in paragraph C by striking out all 
of the last underlined sentence (page 5, line 31 in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the membership of the Statewide Coordinating 
Council for Public Health t~~24--a pointe~/LeglsJlators. 
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(Representative PERRY, A.) 
TOWN: Calais 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/27/09 
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LD 1363 
LR 1846(03) 
An Act To Establish and Promote Statewide Collaboration and Coordination in Public Health 
Activities and To Enact a Universal Wellness Initiative 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Perry of Calais 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study - Eliminated 
Legislative Cost/Study 
This amendment removes the Legislators from the Statewide Coordinating Council for Public Health and eliminates 
the impact on the Legislature's study budget. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1369
Committee Amendment CA_A_H338 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 959, L.D. 1369, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Charter of the Clinton Water District" 
Amend the bill in section 4 in section 9 by striking out all of the first indented 
paragraph (page 2, lines 10 to 12 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'+he Beginning October 1, 2009, the compensation of the trustees shall not exceed 
$-§.{) is $700 each per year, unless otherwise provided by vote, as above defined. Increases 
in trustee compensation are governed by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 
6410, subsection 7.' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in section 9 by striking out all of the last 2 paragraphs 
(page 2, lines 16 to 30 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Nominations and elections of trustees and provisions for filling vacancies on the 
board of trustees are governed by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 6410, 
subsection 1.' 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 6. Trallsition; trustees in office. Trustees of the Clinton Water District in 
office on the effective date of this Act may continue in office for the remainder of their 
terms. When the term of office of a trustee expires, that trustee's successor is elected in 
accordance with this Act. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the proVIsIOn of the bill regarding the trustees of the 
Clinton Water District. The amendment clarifies the language regarding trustee 
compensation by establishing the level of trustee compensation at $700 each per year 
beginning October 1, 2009. The amendment replaces the language in the bill regarding 
nominations and elections' of trustees with a: cross-reference to the corresponding 
language in the Standard Water District Enabling Act and incorporates by reference a 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITIEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 959, L.D. 1369 
provIsion for filling vacancies on the board which was omitted from the bill. The 
amendment provides language regarding the transition from appointed to elected trustees. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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LR940(02) 
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Clinton Water District 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '4" 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal No1l:e 
Minor cost increase - General FlUld 
The additional cost to the Public Utilities Commission associated with amending the Clinton Water District's charter 
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0940(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Restore Game Sanctuary Status for Certain Lands.in the Town of Orrington (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1371
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: ROSEN, DAMON, BROWNE, HOGAN, JOY, MAZUREK, SAVIELLO, THERIAULT, GOOLEY

, FIRST REGULAR SESSION-2009 
'Legislative Document 
, No. 1371 
H.P.961 
House of Representatives, April 2, 2009 
An Act To Restore Game Sanctuary Status for Certain Lands.in the 
Town of Orrington 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ROSEN of Bucksport. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hahcock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, JOY of Crystal, 
MAZUREK of Rockland, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SMITH-ofMollmouth, THERIAULT of 
Madawaska, Senator: GOOLEY of Franklin. 
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Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §12706, sub-§l, ~, as repealed by PL 2009, c. 4, § 1, is 
reenacted to read: 
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Orrington Game S~nctuary: The following described territory beginning at a 
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point on the state aid road No.4, in Orrington, at the East Bucksport turn, extending 
in a southerly and southeasterly direction to the county line; on the road leading to 
Thurston Pond, to the Hancock County line; thence southwesterly along said county 
line to the iand of Harry Byard; north along.said line to the land of E. F. Bowden; 
west on said line to the land of Frank Betts; northerly on line of E. F. Bowden to land 
of Fred Bowden; west on Fred Bowden's line to land of J. Betts; northerly on line of 
Fred Bowden and J. Betts to line of H. Byard; westerly on Byard's line and line of 
Mary Gray to land of P. W. Gray; northerly on Gray's line to land of J. Bowden heirs; 
northerly across said land to the line of E. F. Bowden and J. W. Bowden heirs; 
easterly on J. W. Bowden heirs' line to the first mentioned bound. The commissioner 
may add adjacent property to said game sanctuary upon application of said adjacent 
property owners; 
SUMMARY 
This bill restores game sanctuary status for certain lands in the Town of Orrington 
that was removed by Public Law 2009, chapter 4. 
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An Act To Increase the Safety of Maine State Troopers
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1373
Committee Amendment CA_A_H322 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 963, L.D. 1373, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Safety of Maine State Troopers" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/13/09 frac:.. 
LD 1373 
LR 1941(02) 
An Act To Increase the Safety of Maine State Troopers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$35,700 
$34,300 
$35,700 
$34,300 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $3 5,700 and a one-time Highway Fund allocation of 
$34,300 in fiscal year 2009-10 to the Department of Public Safety to equip a certain number of state troopers with 
semi-automatic rifles. 
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An Act To Increase the Safety of Maine State Troopers (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1373
Committee: Climinal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BEAUDOIN, BOWMAN, BURNS, GREELEY, LEGG, MAGNAN, SCHATZ, WHEELER

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House of Representatives, April 2, 2009 
An Act To Increase the Safety of Maine State Troopers 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majOlity of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
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Reference to the Committee on Climinal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BEAUDOIN of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOWMAN of York and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, GREELEY of Levant, LAJOr~ of Lewiston, LEGG of 
Kennebunk, MAGNAN of Stockton Springs, RICHARDSON. oCWan'en, SCHATZ of Blue 
Hill, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
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. Initiative: Appropriates and allocates one-time funds to equip a limited number of state 
troopers with semi-automatic rifles. 
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GENERAL FUND 
2009-10 
2010-11 
All Other 
$35,700 
$0 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$35,700 
$0 
HIGHWAY FUND 
2009-10 
2010-11 
All Other 
$34,300 
$0 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
$34,300 
$0 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of$35,700 and a one-time 
Highway Fund allocation of $34,300 to equip a limited number· of state troopers with 
semi-automatic rifles. 
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An Act To Ensure the • Effectiveness of Critical Incident Stress Management Teams
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1374
House Amendment HA_A_H448 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" 4" to H.P. 964, L.D. 1374, Bill, "An Act To Ensure the 
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Effectiveness of Critical Incident Stress Management Teams" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §4202 in subsection 1 in the last line (page 1, line 31 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "may" and inserting the following: 'must' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §4202 in subsection 1 in the last line (page 1, line 31 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "only" and inserting the following: 'and may not be 
made available for any other purpose' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §4202 in subsection 2 by adding at the end a blocked 
paragraph to read: 
'Information disclosed under this subsection is no longer confidential unless it is 
otherwise designated confidential by statute.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes 2 changes to the bill. 
The first change specifies that 
statistical data not identifying a person seeking the assistance of a critical incident stress 
management team must be made available for statistical evaluation and may not be made 
available for any other purpose. The 2nd change specifies that any infonnation required 
to be disclosed under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 25, section 4202, subsection 2 is 
no longer confidential unless it is otherwise {esignateg confidential by statute. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide for Equality before the Law Reference to the Corrimittee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1382
Sponsors: PLOWMAN
Amends: 14 MRSA §1107, 15 MRSA §1206

FIRST P.£GULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 1382 
S.P.498 
In Senate, April 2, 2009 
. An Act To Provide for Equality before the Law 
Reference to the Corrimittee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
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Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §1107 is enacted to read: 
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u -§1107.Construction oflaw or rule 
When a court must interpret or construe a statutory provision or rule, the court may 
not give any deference to the department's or agency's interpretation or construction of 
the statute or rule. 
Sec. 2. 15 MRSA §1206 is enacted to read: 
§1206. Construction of law or rule 
When a court must interpret or construe a statutory provision or rule, the court may 
not give any deference to the department's or agency's interpretation or construction of 
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the statute or rule. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a court when interpreting a statute or rule in a civil or criminal 
proceeding from giving any deference to'a state department's or agency's"interpretation of 
the statute or rule. 
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