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An Act To Exempt Military Pensions from Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0196
Committee Amendment CA_A_H332 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 161, L.D. 196, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Military Pensions from Income Tax" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and an~cations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRA TIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services - Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides a one-time appropriation of $11,000 for Maine Revenue Services 
computer programming costs related to exempting certain military pensions from income 
tax. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
. SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$11,000 
$11,000 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
Approved: 05/18/09 ;::!;Pac:.. 
LD 196 
LR 288(02) 
An Act To Exempt Military Pensions from Income Tax 
Fiscal Note for BiH as Amended by Committee Amendment '~" 
Committee: Taxation 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
$9,685,217, 
$10,254,670 
$11,000 
$0 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
$10,869,950. 
$11,552,147 
$0 
$0 
($9,674,217) 
($525,783) 
($10,254,670) 
($10,869,950) 
($11,552,147) 
($557,330) 
($590,770) 
($627,846) 
The bill exempts certain military retirement benefits from the state income tax and reduces General Fund revenue by 
$9,674,217 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $10,254,670 in fiscal year 2010-11. Local Government Fund revenue loss will 
be $525,783 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $557,330 in fiscal year 2010-11. A one-time General Fund appropriation of 
$11,000 is provided in fiscal year 2009-10 for Maille Revenue Services related computer programming costs. 
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An Act To Require an Independent Audit of State Government Every 4 Years
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0194
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CEBRA, HANLEY, JOY, PLUMMER, RICHARDSON, ROBINSON, SARTY, SAVIELLO
Amends: 5 MRSA §1547-A

FIRST P.£GULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 194 
H.P.159 
House of Representatives, January 21,2009 
An Act To Require an Independent Audit of State Government 
Every 4 Years 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
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Cosponsored by Representatives: HANLEY of Gardiner, JOY of Crystal, McKANE of 
Newcastle, PLUMMER of Windham, RICHARDSON of Warren, ROBINSON of Raymond, 
SARTY of Denmark, SAVIELLO of Wilton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §1547-A is enacted to read: 
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§1547-A. Independent audit of State Government 
Beginning in January 2010 and every 4 years thereafter, the State Controller shall 
contract with an independent qualified auditor that is not employed by the Department of 
Audit or the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to conduct a complete 
financial audit of the State Government, as defined in section 1541, subsection 11, for the 
previous fiscal year ending June 30th. The audit must be conducted in accordance with 
generally accepted governmental auditing standards and must be completed by June 30th 
of the year in which the audit is undertaken. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the State Controller within the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services to contract with an independent auditor to conduct a single fiscal year 
financial audit of State Government every 4 years beginning in 2010. 
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An Act To Provide Tax Relief to Workers Who Lose Their Jobs Due to Business Closure
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0197
Committee Amendment CA_A_H118 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ./1 " 
to H.P. 162, L.D. 197, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Tax Relief to Workers Who Lose Their Jobs Due to Business Closure" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 3 and 4 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 36 MRS A §5122, sub-§2, IIjfCC is enacted to read: 
cc. For income tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2008 but before January 
1, 2012, the amount of severance pay received due to the loss of employment by a 
covered establishment as defined in Title 26, section 625-B to the extent the 
severance pay is included in federal adjusted gross income. 
Sec. 4. Funding intent. It is the intent of the Legislature that the costs of this 
legislation be paid for with federal funding made available to the State for economic 
recovery. 
Sec. 5. Application. This Act applies retroactively to income tax years beginning 
on or after January 1, 2008.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the proposed income tax deduction for severance pay 
applies to mandatory severance pay received under the labor laws beginning January 1, 
2008 and limits the income tax deduction to 4 years. It is the intent of this amendment 
that its cost be covered by federal stimulus funds. 
FISCAL .\OTE R£(J[jlRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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124tb MAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD 197 
LR 289(03) 
An Act To Provide Tax Relief to Workers Who Lose Their Jobs Due to Business Closure 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'fr' 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$1,852,229 
2010-11 
$751,183 
Projections 
2011-12 
$461,253 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($1,852,229) 
($101,599) 
($751,183) 
($41,204) 
($461,253) 
($25,301) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill retroactively exempts from Maine individual income tax any severance pay received on or after January 1, 
2008 from a commercial or industrial Maine business that employs or has employed at any time in the preceding 12-
month period 100 or more persons and that terminates operations in the State. The income tax exemption for 
severance pay ends before January 1,2012. The General Fund revenue loss is projected to be $1,852,229 in FY 2009-
and $751,183 in FY 2010-11. The Local Government Fund revenue loss is anticipated to be $101,599 in FY 2009-
and $41,204 in FY 2010-11. It is the intent of this bill that the loss of revenue be covered by federal stimulus funds 
from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009. 
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An Act To Recouple Maine Estate Tax with the Federal Estate Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0198
Committee Amendment CA_A_H333 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "(4,, to H.P. 163, L.D. 198, Bill, "An Act To 
Recouple Maine Estate Tax with the Federal Estate Tax" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05115/09 Mac 
LD 198 
LR 303(02) 
An Act To Recouple Maine Estate Tax with the Federal Estate Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
$15,912,514 
$1,381,138 
$0 
($15,912,514 ) 
($1,381,138) 
$0 
Projections 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
This bill provides that Maine estate tax will conform to the Federal estate tax guidelines beginning January 1, 2009. 
This conformity will reduce General Fund revenue by $15,912,514 in FY 2009-10 and $1,381,138 in FY 2010-11. The 
additional costs to Maine Revenue Services associated with complying with this change in tax law can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Corrections To Accept Bank Checks for Inmates
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0202
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: KNIGHT, GILES, HINCK, INNES, JONES, RICHARDSON, SHAW, VAN WIE, GERZOFSKY

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FIRST R..EGUT ,AR SFJSSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 202 
H.P.167 
House of Representatives, January 21,2009 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Corrections To Accept Bank 
Checks for Inmates 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative KNIGHT of Livermore Falls. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: GILES of Belfast, HINCK of Portland, INNES of Yarmouth, 
JONES of Mount Vemon, RICHARDSON of Warren, SHAW of Standish, VAN WIE of New 
Gloucester, Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
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Sec. 1. Checks. Resolved: That the Depaltment of Corrections shaH amend its 
rules to accept any check, except a personal check, without placing the check on hold for 
a period of 14 days. Rules adopted pursuant to this resolve are routine technical rules as 
defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Corrections to amend its rules to accept any 
check, except a personal check, without placing the check on hold for a period of 14 days. 
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An Act Regarding the Conducting of Games of Chance by Nonprofit Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0204
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: BRYANT, BRIGGS, CLARK, GILBERT, KNIGHT, ROBINSON, WHEELER, JACKSON
Amends: 17 MRSA §332

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 204 
H.P.169 
House of Representatives, January 21,2009 
An Act Regarding the Conducting of Games of Chance by Nonprofit 
Organizations 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representati ve SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, BRYANT of Windham, CLARK of Millinocket, 
GILBERT of Jay, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, ROBINSON of Raymond, WHEELER of 
Kittery, 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 §332, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Local chapters of statewide organizations. Notwithstanding the provisions of 
this chapter, the Chief of the State Police may once annually issue a license to operate a 
game of chance to a local chapter of a statewide nonprofit organization if that statewide 
nonprofit organization is eligible for a license in accordance with subsection I, as long as 
the statewide nonprofit organization has filed a copy of its bylaws and a list of all the 
local chapters of the statewide nonprofit organization with the Chief of the State Police. 
To be eligible for a game of chance license under this subsection, the statewide nonprofit 
organization must provide to the Chief of the State Police, no less than 60 days prior to 
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the local chapter's conducting a game of chance, the name of the local chapter and the 
names of the local chapter's officers. Within 5 days of conducting a game of chance in 
accordance with this subsection, the local chapter shall provide the Chief of the State 
Police the date and location where games of chance will be conducted. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a local chapter of a statewide nonprofit organization that 
wishes to conduct a game of chance need only provide the date and location where the 
game of chance will be conducted. The statewide nonprofit organization must provide a 
copy of its bylaws, a list of all local chapters, the name of the local chapter wishing to 
conduct a game of chance and the names of the officers of the local chapter in order for 
the local chapter to be eligible for a game of chance license with these reduced 
requ irements. 
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Resolve, To Fund the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0206
Committee Amendment CA_A_H46 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs and the Joint Standing Committee on Labor as well as the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 171, L.D. 206, "Resolve, To Fund the 
Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 5th line (page 1, line 25 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "Services" and inserting the following: 'Services, the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs and the Joint Standing Committee on 
Labor' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the departments to report to the Joint Standing Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs and the Joint Standing Committee on Labor as well as 
the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/27/09 fl:pae 
LD206 
LR 832(02) 
Resolve, To Fund the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ':4" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes _ 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Labor, the Department of Education, and the Department of Health and Human 
Services to conduct the required research and submit the required report can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
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An Act Concerning Regulation of Borrow Pit Excavations
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0207
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: JOHNSON, SMITH, DAVIS
Amends: 38 MRSA §490-B

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FIRST P~GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Docu ment 
No. 207 
H.P.172 
House of Representatives, January 21,2009 
An Act Concerning Regulation of Borrow Pit Excavations 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Greenville. 
Cosponsored by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis and 
Representative: DAVIS of Sangerville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §490-B, first €jf, as amended by PL 2007, c. 297, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
Sections 490-A to 490-K apply to any excavation for borrow, clay, topsoil or silt, 
whether alone or in combination, including reclaimed and unreclaimed areas, if the total 
excavated area on a parcel is 5 or more acres or the total excavated area on adjacent 
parcels under a common owner or operator is 5 or more acres. Section 490-M applies to a 
total excavated area of less than 5 acres. This article applies if the excavation is located 
in whole or in part within an organized area ofthis State. 
SUMMARY 
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This bill amends the law concerning borrow pits to regulate excavation from 
individual parcels of land regardless of whether or not there is a common owner between 
or among parcels. 
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An Act To Abolish the Intergovernmental Advisory Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0209
Committee: State and Local Govelmnent
Sponsors: HAYES, JOY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2181, 30-A MRSA §6210

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No. 209 
H.P.174 
House of Representatives, January 21, 2009 
An Act To Abolish the Intergovernmental Advisory Commission 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Govelmnent suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HAYES ofBucldield. 
Cosponsored by Representative: JOY of Crystal. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA § 12004-1, sub-§75-C, as amended by PL 2005, c. 222, § 1, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §2181, as amended by PL 2005, c. 222, §2, is repealed. 
Sec. 3. 30-A MRSA §6210, as amended by PL 2005, c. 222, §4 and enacted by c. 
266, §2, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill abolishes the Intergovernmental Advisory Commission. 
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An Act To Require a Municipality That Abuts a Body of Water To Contribute to the Cost of Upkeep of Municipally Owned Dams on That Body of Water
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0208
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: JONES, BRYANT, DUCHESNE, GILBERT, PERCY, PIEH, NUTTING
Amends: 38 MRSA §841-A

FIRST PJ:GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 208 
H.P.173 
HOllse of Representatives, January 21, 2009 
An Act To Require a Municipality That Abuts a Body of Water To 
Contribute to the Cost of Upkeep of Municipally Owned Dams on 
That Body of Water 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JONES of Mount Vernon. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, GILBERT of Jay, PERCY of Phippsburg, PIEH of 
Bremen, Senator: NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §841-A is enacted to read: 
§841-A. Municipally owned dams; apportionment of maintenance and repair costs 
Costs of maintenance and repair for a municipally owned dam must be apportioned 
pro rata between the municipality that owns the dam and a municipality or municipalities 
in which an impoundment from that dam is located. The pro rata share must be based on 
the respective linear feet of shoreline on the water impounded by the dam within each 
municipality or in accordance with a method set forth in an interlocal agreement entered 
into by the municipalities pursuant to Title 30-A, section 2203. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the apportionment of maintenance and repair costs for municipally 
owned dams between the municipality that owns the dam and all municipalities that abut 
the body of water contained by the dam. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0211
Committee Amendment CA_A_H143 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It" to H.P. 176, L.D. 211, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Schedule for 
Redistricting" 
Amend the resolution on page 1, line 9 by striking out the following: "2012" and 
inserting the following: '20 II' 
Amend the resolution on page 1, line 25 by striking out the following: "2012" and 
inserting the following: '20 II' 
Amend the resolution on page 2, line 15 by striking out the following: "2012" and 
inserting the following: '20 II' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the date of redistricting the congressional districts, Maine 
Legislature and counties to 2011. 
FISCA.L :\OTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Schedule for 
Redistricting 
Referendum Costs 
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Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-09 
General 
Referendum 
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Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the gener? "') 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a seco. 
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ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required, 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
If approved by the voters, the $485,000 cost of apportionment to the Legislature would be shifted from fiscal year 
2012-13 to fiscal year 2010-11. The Legislature would require an additional General Fund appropriation for that cost 
in fiscal year 2010-11. There is no expected change in the aggregate costs of apportionment, just the year in which 
those costs would be incurred. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0212
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PERRY, RA YE, BURNS, TILTON

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124th MAl E LEGISLATURE 
FIRST P~GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 212 
H.P.I77 
House of Representatives, January 21,2009 
ResolVe" To Study and Develop a Tax Increment Financing Program 
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Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
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Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, TILTON of Harrington. 
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Sec. 1. Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of 
Revenue Services authorized to study a tax increment financing program for 
Washington County. 
Resolved: 
That the Director of the Bureau of Revenue 
Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services shall conduct a 
study to develop a tax increment financing proposal that will support the Washington 
County Development Authority's economic development programs and projects; and be 
it further 
Sec. 2. 
Reporting date established. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services shall report its 
findings under section I, including proposed legislation, to the Legislature and the Joint 
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Standing Committee on Taxation by February I, 20 10. The Joint Standing Committee on 
Taxation is authorized to submit legislation that supports the Washington County 
Development Authority's economic development programs to the Second Regular 
Session of the 124th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Bureau of Revenue Services to conduct a study to develop a tax increment financing 
proposal that will support the Washington County Development Authority's economic 
development programs and to report its findings, along with proposed legislation, to the 
Legislature and the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation by February 1,2010. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0211
House Amendment HA_A_H231 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 176, L.D. 211, "RESOLUTION, Proposing 
an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Schedule for Redistricting" 
Amend the resolution in the 6th indented paragraph in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 1, 
lines 29 and 30 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"120 calendar days after the 
convening of the Legislature" and inserting the following: '120 calendar davs after the 
conveninl! of the Lel!islature June 1 st of the year' 
Amend the resolution in the 7th indented paragraph in the first and 2nd lines (page 1, 
lines 38 and 39 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "within 130 days after convening" 
and inserting the following: \vithin 130 days after convening by June 11th' 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires the United States Census Bureau to submit the data for 
apportionment to the states by April 1 st every 10 years. The Constitution of Maine 
requires the reapportionment to be done within 120 days of convening of the Legislature, 
which puts the date for reapportionment sometime in March, prior to receiving the 
apportionment data. 
This amendment changes the date for Maine to do the reapportionment to June 1 st, 
after receipt of the reapportionment data. 
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TOWN: Biddeford 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt the United States Flag from Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0218
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SHAW, BRYANT, BRIGGS, CLARK, CRAFTS, DAVIS, GILBERT, KNIGHT, ROBINSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

FIRST P~GULAR SESSIO~~=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 218 
H.P. 183 
House of Representatives, January 21,2009 
An Act To Exempt the United States Flag from Sales Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, BRYANT of Windham, CLARK of Millinocket, 
CRAFTS of Lisbon, DAVIS of Sangerville, GILBERT of Jay, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, 
ROBINSON of Raymond. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§92 is enacted to read: 
92. United States flag. Sales of the United States flag. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts the sale of the United States flag from sales tax. 
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An Act To Require Maine Clean Election Act Candidates To Use Maine Vendors
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0219
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: DIAMOND, TUTTLE, RA YE, SULLIVAN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

FIRST REGULAR SESSIO~~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 219 
S.P.69 
January 27, 2009 
An Act To Require Maine Clean Election Act Candidates To Use 
Maine Vendors 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed . 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford and 
Senators: RA YE of Washington, SULLIVAN of York. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1125,sub-§6-C is enacted to read: 
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6-C. Preference towards in-state vendors. A candidate shall, whenever feasible, 
use vendors located or incorporated in the State when purchasing campaign-related goods 
and services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a Maine Clean Election Act candidate to use in-state vendors when 
purchasing campaign-related goods and services whenever feasible. 
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An Act To Modify the Laws Regarding Seat Belts
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0221
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SULLIV AN, CONNOR, BARTLETT, DAMON, DIAMOND, PERRY, BEAUDOIN, CASAVANT, LEGG
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2081

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No. 221 
S.P.71 
January 27, 2009 
An Act To Modify the Laws Regarding Seat Belts 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SULLIV AN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative CONNOR of Kennebunk and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, DAMON of Hancock, DIAMOND of Cumberland, 
PERRY of Penobscot, Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, CASAVANT of Biddeford, 
LEGG of Kennebunk. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2081, sub-§6, as amended by PL 1997, c. 450, §4, is 
further amended to read: 
6. Exceptions. Notwithstanding subsection 3-A: 
A. 
A rural mail carrier of the United States Postal Service is not required to be 
secured in a seat belt while engaged in the delivery of mail; aHtl 
B. 
The operator of a taxicab or a limousine is not responsible for securing in a 
seat belt a passenger transported for a fee~; and 
C. A newspaper delivery driver is not required to be secured in a seat belt while 
engaged in the delivery of newspapers .. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds newspaper delivery persons engaged in the delivery of newspapers 
to the list of people who do not need to be secured in a seat belt. 
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An Act To Modify the Laws Regarding Seat Belts
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0221
Committee Amendment CA_A_S9 (Senate)
Committee: Transportation, clarifies that a newspaper delivery person must be engaged in the actual delivery of newspapers from a vehicle or is performing newspaper delivery duties that require frequent entry into and exit from a vehicle to be exempt from the seat belt requirement in current law

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 71, L.D. 221, Bill, "An Act To Modify 
the Laws Regarding Seat Belts" 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection 6 by striking out all of paragraph C (page I, 
lines 9 and lOin L.D.) and inserting in its place the following: 
'C. A newspaper delivery person is not required to be secured in a seat belt while 
engaged in the actual delivery of newspapers from a vehicle or performing newspaper 
delivery duties that require frequent entry into and exit from a vehicle..' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Transportation, clarifies that a newspaper delivery person must be engaged in the actual 
delivery of newspapers from a vehicle or is performing newspaper delivery duties that 
require frequent entry into and exit from a vehicle to be exempt from the seat belt 
requirement in current law. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/12/09 frac. 
LD221 
LR 81(02) 
An Act To Modify the Laws Regarding Seat Belts 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 't/l" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: No 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates civil violations. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
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An Act To Exempt Certain Senior Residents from the Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0224
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BOWMAN, WHEELER
Amends: 36 MRSA §5132

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Legislative Document 
No. 224 
S.P.74 
January 27, 2009 
An Act To Exempt Certain Senior Residents from the Income Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BOWMAN of Yark. 
Cosponsored by Representative WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5132 is enacted to read: 
§5132. Exemption for certain residents 
Notwithstanding sections 5111 and 5203-C, if the annual Maine taxable income of a 
resident individual who is at least 75 years of age is less than $30,000, the amount of state 
tax due is zero. 
Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January I, 
2009. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from Maine income tax, including the alternative minimum tax, 
income earned by an individual who is a resident of Maine at least 75 years of age and 
whose income is less than $30,000 a year. 
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An Act To Require a Vacancy in the Office of United States Senator To Be Filled by Election
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0226
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: DIAMOND, TARDY, COURTNEY, RAYE, BEAUDETTE, CONNOR, COTTA
Amends: 21-A MRSA §391, 21-A MRSA §391-A

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Legislative Document 
No. 226 
S.P.76 
January 27, 2009 
An Act To Require a Vacancy in the Office of United States Senator 
To Be Filled by Election 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative TARDY of Newport and 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: COURTNEY of York, RAYE of Washington, Representatives: BEAUDETTE of 
Biddeford, CONNOR of Kennebunk, COTTA of China. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §391, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 161, §6, is repealed. 
Sec. 2. 21-A MRSA §391-A is enacted to read: 
§391-A. United States Senators 
When there is a vacancy in the office of United States Senator, the Governor shall 
issue a proclamation declaring the vacancy and ordering a special primary followed by a 
special election to fill the vacancy as provided in section 366. The special election must 
be held within 60 days of the vacancy. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the way in which a United States Senator is replaced when a 
vacancy occurs by requiring a special election within 60 days of the vacancy. Currently, 
the Governor appoints a qualified person to fill the vacancy until the successor is elected 
and qualified. Having a special election matches the way a vacancy in the office of 
Representative to Congress is replaced. 
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An Act To Require a Vacancy in the Office of United States Senator To Be Filled by Election
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0226
Committee Amendment CA_A_S52 (Senate)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §391-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 76, L.D. 226, Bill, "An Act To Require 
a Vacancy in the Office of United States Senator To Be Filled by Election" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 21-A MRSA §391-A is enacted to read: 
§391-A. United States Senators 
When there is a vacancy in the office of United States Senator, the Governor shall 
issue a proclamation declaring the vacancy and ordering a special primary election 
followed by a special election to fill the vacancy as provided in section 366. If the United 
States Congress is in session, the elections must be held as soon as reasonably possible. 
If the United States Congress is not in session, the elections must be held before the next 
regular or called session.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, removes the bill's 
proposed time limit of 60 days in which a primary and special election must be held to fill 
a vacancy in the office of United States Senator. It amends the language to match the 
language in statute to fill a vacancy in the office of Representative to Congress. The 
primary and special elections must be held as soon as reasonably possible if Congress is 
in session and before the next regular or called session if Congress is not in session. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/03/09 Mac:.. 
LD226 
LR 687(02) 
An Act To Require a Vacancy in the Office of United States Senator To Be Filled by Election 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthNear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Jan-09 
Special 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State estimates that ballot and other election costs would be approximately $200,000 for the special 
primary and another $250,000 for the special election if this situation were to occur. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0225
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TRAHAN, WATSON, BRYANT, JACKSON, CLARK, DAVIS, HANLEY, ROBINSON, SAVIELLO, WHEELER

Legislative Document 
No. 225 
S.P.75 
January 27, 2009 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of 
Maine To Ensure Protection of Funding of Certain Programs 
Administered by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Representative WATSON of Bath and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: CLARK of 
Millinocket, DAVIS of Sangerville, HANLEY of Gardiner, ROBINSON of Raymond, 
SAVIELLO of Wilton, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Constitutional amendment. Resolved: Two thirds of each branch of the 
Legislature concurring, that the following amendment to the Constitution of Maine be 
proposed: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolution is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine, Article 9, Section 
to provide for the segregation and protection of funding for those programs 
administered by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife that are not related 
to hunting, fishing or trapping. 
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An Act To Prevent Teenage Substance Abuse and SuiCide
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0228
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRANNIGAN, PERRY

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No. 228 
S.P.78 
January 27, 2009 
An Act To Prevent Teenage Substance Abuse and SuiCide 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
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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. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (Formerly BDS) 
FHM - Substance Abuse 0948 
Initiative: Allocates funds for the Maine chapter of the National Alliance on Mental 
Illness to support the TeenScreen and Up and Running ME programs. 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 
All Other 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$60,000 
$60,000 
2010-11 
$60,000 
$60,000 
This bill provides funds to prevent and reduce substance abuse and suicide in children 
in the State by providing Fund for a Healthy Maine allocations of $60,000 per year for 
the Maine chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness to support the TeenScreen 
and Up and Running ME programs. 
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An Act To Raise the Fee a Bail Commissioner May Charge
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0227
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, HASKELL, DAVIS, BURNS, MAGNAN, PLUMMER
Amends: 15 MRSA §1023

Legislative Document 
No. 227 
S.P.77 
January 27,2009 
An Act To Raise the Fee a Bail Commissioner May Charge 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Representative HASKELL of Portland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: DAVIS of Cumberland, Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, MAGNAN of Stockton 
Springs, PLUMMER of Windham. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 15 MRSA §1023, sub-§5,as amended by PL 1999, c. 15, § 1, is further 
amended to read: 
5. Fees. A bail commissioner is entitled to receive a fee not to exceed -$44 $60 for 
the charges pursuant to which the defendant is presently in custody. 
The bail 
commissioner shall submit such forms as the Judicial Department directs to verify the 
amount of fees received under this subsection. The sheriff of the county in which the 
defendant is detained may create a fund for the distribution by the sheriff or the sheriffs 
designee for the payment in whole or in part of the -$44 $60 bail commissioner fee for 
those defendants who do not have the financial ability to pay that fee. 
SUMMARY 
This bill raises the fee a bail commissioner is entitled to receive from $40 to $60. 
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Resolve, Directing the Chancellor of the University of Maine System and the President of the Maine Community College System To Develop Recommendations To Address the Professional Needs of State Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0231
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LOVEJOY, ALFOND, BERRY, CASAVANT, HASKELL, SUTHERLAND, WESTON

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Legislative Document 
No. 231 
H.P. 185 
House of Representatives, January 23,2009 
Resolve, Directing the Chancellor of the University of Maine System 
and the President of the Maine Community College System To 
Develop Recommendations To Address the Professional Needs of 
State Employees 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative LOVEJOY of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CASAVANT of Biddeford, HASKELL of Portland, 
SUTHERLAND of Chapman, Senator: WESTON of Waldo. 
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Sec. 1. Convene stakeholders group. Resolved: That the Chancellor of the 
University of Maine System and the President of the Maine Community College System 
shall convene a stakeholders group to make recommendations to the Legislature and the 
Executive Department regarding the role that the University of Maine System and the 
Maine Community College System can play in addressing the professional development 
needs of state employees. The chancellor and president shall present their 
recommendations to the Legislature and the Executive Department by February 15,2010. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Chancellor of the University of Maine System and the 
President of the Maine Community College System to convene a stakeholders group in 
order to present recommendations to the Legislature and the Executive Department on the 
role that the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System can 
play in addressing the professional development needs of state employees. 
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An Act To Include Independent Practice Dental Hygienists in MaineCare
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0233
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: JONES, SULLIVAN, PERRY, SMITH, THOMAS, TREAT, BRANNIGAN, MILLS

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Legislative Document 
No. 233 
H.P. 187 
House of Representatives, January 23,2009 
An Act To Include Independent Practice Dental Hygienists in 
MaineCare 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JONES of Mount Vernon. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: PERRY of Calais, SMITH of Monmouth, THOMAS of Ripley, TREAT of 
Hallowell, Senators: BRANNIGAN of Cumberland, MILLS of Somerset. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MR.SA §3174-LL is enacted to read: 
§3174-LL. Dental hygienist reimbursement 
1. 
Reimbursement. 
By April 1, 2010 the department shall provide for the 
reimbursement under the MaineCare program of independent practice dental hygienists 
practicing as authorized under Title 32, section 1094-1 for all procedures performed under 
Title 32, section 1094-0, subsection 1. 
2. Rulemaking. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. The 
rules must provide for reimbursement to the independent practice dental hygienist 
directly. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as dermed by 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2. R.ulemaking. By April 1, 2010, the Department of Health and Human 
Services shall adopt rules to implement the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 
3174-LL. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides for reimbursement under the MaineCare program to directly 
reimburse dental hygienists practicing independently as authorized under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 32, section 1094-1 for all procedures performed under Title 32, 
section 1094-Q, subsection 1. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human 
Services to adopt rules to implement this provision, and designates the rules as routine 
technical rules. 
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