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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1740
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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124thMAINE LEGISLATU 
Legislative Document 
No. 1740 
H.P.1237 
House of Representatives, January 14,2010 
ResoJve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 2: Change of 
Use, Downsizing, or Closure of Correctional Facilities, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the State Board of Corrections 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HASKELL of Portland for the State Board of Corrections 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. , Whereas, aCts and resolves of the LegislatUre do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revis'ed Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agen'cy rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major, substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, . immediate . enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and, 
Whereas, iri the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency with in 
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 
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Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 2: Change of Use, 
Downsizing, or Clo~ure of Correctional Facilities, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the State Board of Corrections that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
IIi view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 2: Change of Use, 
Downsizing, or Closure of Correctional Facilities, a major substantive rule of the State 
Board of Corrections. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: Maine Unified Special Education Regulation, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1741
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 1741 
1238 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2010 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: 
Maine Unified Special Education Regulation, a Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative SUTHERLAND of Chapman for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the. Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, -acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournmerit unless enacted as emergencies; and 
-Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title ,5, chapter 375, subchapter 2:..A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
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the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this . resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's posItion on final adoption of the rule; and 
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Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
- Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101: 
Maine Unified Special Education Regulation, a provisionally adopted major substantive 
rule.ofthe Department of Education that has been submitted to the Legislature for review 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
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Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited· In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY· 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 101:· Maine 
Unifi.ed Special Education Regulation, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Education. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 232: Well Drillers and Pump Installers Rules, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1742
Committee: Health and Human Services

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124th MAINE L GISLATURE 
. Legislative Document. 
No. 1742 
H.P.1239 
House of Representatives, January 14,2010 
. Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 232: 
Well Drillers and Pump Installers Rules, a Major Substantive Rule 
of the Department of Health and Human Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Depmirhent of Health and Human 
Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT·M. Ma·cFARLAND 
Clerk. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts' and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days a~er adjournf!1ent unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the. Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
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Whereas, the, above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Leg'islature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
imm(fdiately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
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therefore, be it 
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Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 232: 
Well Drillers and Pump Installers Rules, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule 
of the Depa'rtment of Health and Human Services that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 232: Well Drillers 
and Pump Installers ,Rules, a major substantive rule of the Department of Health and 
Human Services. 
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An Act To Provide for the 2010 and 2011 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1743
Committee Amendment CA_A_H624 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " 
to H.P. 1240, L.D. 1743, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide for the 2010 and 2011 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity 
Bonds" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/05/1 0 Mac:.. 
LD 1743 
LR 2536(02) 
An Act To Provide for the 2010 and 2011 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "fl' 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net effect on general or moral obligation debt 
The establishment of the allocations of the state ceiling on private activity bonds for calendar years 2010 and 2011 
will not affect the general or moral obligation of the State. 
LR2536(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing County Jail Budgeting for York County
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1745
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S548 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "It-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 668, 
L.D. 1745, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing County Jail Budgeting for York 
County" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amend~ves the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSORED BY: )~ u'" Q\ '\ l A .. ~ Me 
(Senator NASS, R.) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 9: Rule Requiring Best Management Practices for Growing Crops To Minimize Cross Contamination, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1744
Committee Amendment CA_A_H668 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/J "to H.P. 1241, L.D. 1744, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Chapter 9: 
Rule Requiring Best Management Practices for 
Growing Crops To Minimize Cross Contamination, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 9: Rule Requiring 
Best Management Practices for Growing Crops to Minimize Cross Contamination, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized only if the 
rule is amended in Section 4, subsection 2 by: 
I. Replacing the first sentence with language clarifying that the expectation is for the 
grower to employ the procedures most appropriate for the crop and site after considering 
the list of potential protective. procedures; and 
2. Changing punctuation and adding conjunctions as needed in paragraphs A to K 
clarifying that paragraphs A to K list potential protective procedures to consider· rather 
than required measures.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes final adoption of the rule only if certain minor changes 
are made to clarify that the list of potential protective measures in Chapter 9, section 4, . 
subsection 2 is a list of measures to consider. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Rega:rding Legislative Review of Chapte:r 9: Rule Requi:ring Best Management P:ractices fo:r G:rowing C:rops To Minimize C:ross Contamination, a Majo:r Substantive Rule of the Depa:rtment of Ag:ricultu:re, Food and Ru:ral Resou:rces
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1744
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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124thMAINE LEGISLAT.URE 
. Legislative Document 
No. 1744 
H.P.1241 
House of Representatives, January 14,2010 
Resolve, Rega:rding Legislative Review of Chapte:r 9: Rule 
Requi:ring Best Management P:ractices fo:r G:rowing C:rops To 
Minimize C:ross Contamination, a Majo:r Substantive Rule of the 
Depa:rtment of Ag:ricultu:re, Food and Ru:ral Resou:rces 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PIEH of Bremen for·the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
EmergeD(;Y. preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
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Whereas, the Maine Revised StatUtes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and' 
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Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and . 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of'the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 9: Rule Requiring 
Best Management Practices for Growing Crops to Minimize Cross Contamination, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized ... 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative. review of Chapter 9: 
Rule' Requiring Best 
Management Practices for Growing Crops to Minimize Cross Contamination, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources. 
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An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2011
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1746
Committee Amendment CA_A_S371 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 669, L.D. 1746, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for 
the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2011 " 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/1 0/1 0 Mac 
LD 1746 
LR 2549(02) 
An Act To Mal{e Allocations from Maine Turnpil{e Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpil{e 
Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2011 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '11 " 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Maine Turnpike Authority 
, Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill makes allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority funds of $43,974,208 for the authority's operating 
expenses for the calendar year ending December 31, 2011, Maine Turnpike Authority revenue of $11 0,091 ,690 is 
budgeted to fund those allocations, Included in the budgeted revenue but not allocated is $2,467,813 to payoff bonds 
authorized by the Legislature for specified Department of TranspOltation projects, These bonds were issued by the 
Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1968, subsection 2-A, This bill 
also includes budgeted revenue of $30,000,000 for the Reserve Maintenance Fund, $32,436,225 for the Debt Service 
Fund and $1,213,444 for capital improvements at new interchanges. The funds that are not allocated in the bill are not 
subject to the transfer limitations in section 2 of the bill. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing County Jail Budgeting for York County
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1745
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: NASS, BEAUDETTE, BOWMAN, COURTNEY, SULLIVAN, CHASE, CONNOR, LEWIN, WEAVER
Amends: 30-A MRSA §939

124th MAINE LEGISLATURE· 
Legislative Document 
No. 1745 
S.P.668 
In Senate, January 19,2010 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing County Jail Budgeting for 
York County 
Approved for introduction by a majority ofthe Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Refe~ence t6 the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator NASS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative BEAUDETTE of Biddeford and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary ofthe Senate 
Senators: BOWMAN of York, COURTNEY of York, HOBBINSof York, SULLIVAN of 
York, Representatives: CHASE of Wells., CONNOR of Kennebunk, LEWIN of Eliot, 
WEAVER of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MI~.sA §911 is enacted to read: 
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§911 .. Certain expenditures relating to the county jail inYork County 
Notwithstanding section 924, subsection 3, the county commissioners of York 
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County may use reVenue generated from boarding prisoners in the county jail in York 
. County for any county expense. The county commissioners shall use money from the 
budget of the county· jail in York County to pay the cost of payroll expenses for· 
administrative services that are properly allocated to the county jail in York County, 
Sec. 2.· 30-A MRSA §939 is enacted to read: 
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§939. Debt service for county jail in York County 
The county commissioners of York County shall pay the cost of debt service for the 
. county jail in York County from the budget of the county jail in York County. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the county commissioners of York County may use revenue 
generated from boarding prisoners in the county jail in York County for any county. 
expense.· It requires the county commissioners to· use money from the budget of the 
county jail in York County to pay the cost of payroll expenses for administrative services 
that are properly allocated to the county jail in York County .. It requires the county 
commissioners of York County to pay' the cost qfdebt service for the county jail in York 
County from the budget cifthe county jail in York County.
An Act To Allow the Town of Wells and the Town of Ogunquit To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1747
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S460 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "4,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 670, 
L.D. 1747, Bill, "An Act To Allow the Town of Wells and the Town of Ogunquit To 
Amend the Terms of Their Cost-sharing Agreement for Their Community School District 
and To Provide Each Town the Ability To Withdraw from the Wells-Ogunquit 
Community School District" 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the title and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Related to Cost Sharing for the Wells-Ogunquit Community School 
District' 
Amend the bilI by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the folIowing: 
'Sec. 1. 
Wens-Ogunquit Community School District; mandatory 
mediation of cost-sharing agreement. By September 1, 2010, the Town of Wells 
and the Town of Ogunquit may enter into mediation of any disputes related to the sharing 
of costs for the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District. If the towns enter into 
mediation they shall jointly choose a mediator from among altel11ative dispute resolution 
providers qualified by the Supreme Judicial Court under the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 4, section 18-B, subsection 2. 
Sec. 2. Binding arbitration. If mediation under section 1 is not successfully 
concluded by August 31, 2011, the towns may jointly agree to an extension or one or both 
towns may require that the issues in dispute be settled by binding arbitration under the 
Maine Uniform Arbitration Act." 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT ,4" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 670, L.D. 1747 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the committee amendment and authorizes the Town of 
Wells and the Town of Ogunquit to enter into mediation of any disputes related to the 
sharing of costs for the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District. If mediation is not 
successful after one year, either or both towns may seek binding arbitration under the 
Maine Uniform Arbitration Act. 
SPONSOREDBYt ~ 
(Senator BOWMAN) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE A iENDMENT 
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An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Purchase and Upgrade Trackage of the Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1748
Committee Amendment CA_A_H692 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'H·" to H.P. 1242, L.D. 1748, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Purchase and Upgrade Trackage of the 
Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/03/10 frac:.. 
124tb MAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD 1748 
LR 2076(02) 
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Purchase and Upgrade Trackage of the Montreal, 
Maine and Atlantic Railway 
Bond Issues 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Principal 
Rate (%) 
General Fund - Non-Taxable 
Term (years) 
$20,000,000 
4.5% 
Interest 
$4,950,000 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlYear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-l0 
General 
Bond Issue 
Standard 
Total Cost 
$24,950,000 
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 of the referendum questions requires production and delive~ ofa second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of$107,250 may be required. 
LR2076(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Require the State To Pay the Costs of School Administration Consolidation
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1750
Committee Amendment CA_A_H670 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1244, L.D. 1750, B'i1I, "An Act To 
Require the State To Pay the Costs of School Administration Consolidation" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority repOJi. This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/24/10 Mac:.. 
LD 1750 
LR 2073(02) 
An Act To Require the State To Pay the Costs of School Administration Consolidation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "ff' 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program within the Department of Education will require a one-time 
General Fund appropriation in either fiscal year 2010-11 or fiscal year 2011-12 to pay the costs incurred by any town 
or commuhity that has complied with the laws governing the reorganization of school administrative units by June 2, 
2009. The Department of Education has indicated that there is not sufficient data available at this time to determine 
the amount of the General Fund appropriation that will be required. 
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Resolve, ReganH.lIlg Legislative Review of Portions of MaineCare . Benefits Manual, Ch.apter HI, Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1749
Committee: Health

. SECOND REGULAR SESSION-2010 
Legislative Document 
No. 1749 
1243 
House of Representatives, January 19, 2010 
Resolve, ReganH.lIlg Legislative Review of Portions of MaineCare 
. Benefits Manual, Ch.apter HI, Section 97, Private Non-Medical 
Institution Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Health and Human Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Department of Health and Human 
Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health .and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency pre"amble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
"Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted" to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the. 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution Services; a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maille 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, "is authorized. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the prel;lmble, this resolve 
takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of MaineCare Benefits 
Manual, Chapter III, Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution Services, a" major 
substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1750
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CONNOR, HOBBINS, CASAVANT, LOVEJOY, MILLER, VALENTINO, WEBSTER, WESTON

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·124th MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1750 
H.P.1244 
House of Representatives, January 21,2010 
An. Act To Require the State To Pay the Costs of School 
Admin.istration Cons.oHdation 
Approved for introduction by a majoryty of the Legislative.Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered· 
printe~. 
Presented by Representative CONNOR of Kennebunk. 
Cosponsored by Senator HOBBINS of York and· 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CASAVANT of Biddeford, LOVEJOY of Portland, MILLER of Somerville, 
VALENTINO of Sa co, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senator: WESTON of Waldo. -
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 
State to pay consolidation costs. 
The State shall pay the cost of 
consolidation by July I, 2012 for any town or community that has complied by June 2, 
2009 with the laws governing the reorganizlltion of school administrative units. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the State to pay the costs of consolidation by July 1, 2012 for 'any 
town or community that has complied with the laws governing the reorganization of 
school administrative units by June 2, 2009. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of the Repeal of Chapter 182:. Formula for Distribution of Funds to Child Development Services Regional Sites, a Major Substantive Rule That Has Been ProvisionaHy.Repealed by the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1751
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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124thMAI ELEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1751 
H.P.1245 
House of Representatives, January 21,2010 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of the Repeal of Chapter 
182:. Formula for Distribution of Funds to Child Development 
Services Regional Sites, a Major Substantive Rule That Has Been 
ProvisionaHy.Repealed by the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative SUTHERLAND of Chapman for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5., st:ction 8072. 
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Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
pnnted pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, ~cts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted, 
amended, suspended or repealed by the agency; and 
Whereas, the final repeal of the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on the final repeal of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. 
Repeal. Resolved: 
That final repeal of Chapter 182: Formula for 
Distribution of Funds to Child. Development Services Regional Sites, a provisionally 
repealed major substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted 
to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 'preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of the final repeal of Chapter 182: 
Formula for Distribution of Funds to Child Development Services Regional Sites, a major 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review oIthe Repeal of Chapter -181: ChilldDevelopment Servkes System: Regional Provider Advisory Boards, a Major Substantive Rule That Has Been Prc;»visionally Repealed by the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1752
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 1752 
H.P.1246 
House ofRepresentativ~s, January 21,2010 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review oIthe Repeal of Chapter -
181: ChilldDevelopment Servkes System: Regional Provider 
Advisory Boards, a Major Substantive Rule That Has Been 
Prc;»visionally Repealed by the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
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pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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Emergency preamble.Wh~reas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do 'fiot 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted, 
amended, suspended or repealed by the agency; and 
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Whereas, the final repeal of the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on the final repeal of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation 'as 
immediately necessary for the preservation 'of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Repeal. Resolved: That final repeal of Chapter 181: Child Development 
Services System: Regional Provider Advisory Boards, a provisionally repealed major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the 
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Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited. In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of the final repeal of Chapter 181: Child 
Development Services System: Regional Provider'Advisory Boards, a major substantive 
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Resolve, To Review Sales of Dairy Products
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1755
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S468 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ,,4 " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1249, L.D. 1755, "Resolve, To Review Sales of Dairy Products" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 2nd indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, lines 13 to 18 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the resolve in section 1 by striking out all of the 2nd indented paragraph 
(page 1, lines 11 to 16 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'The commissioner shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over agricultural matters and the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation matters no later than January 15, 2011 with 
recommendations on how to increase revenue from the sales of dairy products.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the language from Committee Amendment "A" that added 
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation matters 
as one of the committees that may submit a bill to the First Regular Session of the 125th 
Legislature. The amendment also removes from the resolve the authorization of the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over agriculture matters to 
submit a bill to the First Regular Session of the 125th Legislature. 
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(Senator PERRY, 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Naming the Bridge over JPattaglll.mplll.s Stream the Nicatou Bridge (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1754
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CLARK, SMITH

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No. 1754 
H.P.1248 
House of Representatives, January 28,2010 
Resolve, Naming the Bridge over JPattaglll.mplll.s Stream the Nicatou 
Bridge 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a inajority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered plinted. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis. 
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Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this resolve has the time-sensitive goal of naming a bridge in the Town of 
Medway the Nicatou Bridge to coincide with the centennial celebration of the town; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Bridge named. Resolved: That the DepaJ1ment of Transportation shall 
designate the new bridge over Patlagumpus Stream ill the Town of Medway the Nicatoll 
Bridge. 
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Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited \11 the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect wIlen approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to name the new bridge over 
the Patlagumpus Stream in the Town of Medway the Nicatou Bridge .. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1756
Committee Amendment CA_A_H661 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 1250, L.D. 1756, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Charter of the Gardiner Water District" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 16 in the 2nd line (page I, line 4 in L.D.) by inselting 
after the following: "601," the following: 'subchapter 5,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies a cross-reference in the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Review Sales of Dairy Products ,
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1755
Committee Amendment CA_A_H716 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" H " 
to H.P. 1249, L.D. 1755, "Resolve, To Review 
Sales of Dairy Products" 
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Amend the resolve in section 1 in the first paragraph in the 3rd line (page 1, line 3 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "shall" the following: " within existing resources,' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 2nd paragraph in the 2nd line (page 1, line 12 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "matters" the following: 'and the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation matters' and in the 3rdline 
from the end (page 1, line 14 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "matters" the 
"following: 'and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
taxation matters' 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources must conduct the study within existing resources, requires the results of the 
study also to be submitted to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over taxation matters and authorizes that committee to submit a bill to the 
FISCAL ~OTE REQLlRED 
(See attached) 
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Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Am~nded by Committee Amendment "/1" 
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Committee: Taxation 
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JFiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
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Any additional costs to the Department of Agricultme, Food and Rural Resources and the Bureau of Revenue Services") 
associated with participating in the working group can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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Resolve, To Review Sales of Dairy Products ~
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1755
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
1755 
H.P.1249 
House of Representatives, January 28,2010 
Resolve, To Review Sales of Dairy Products 
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Reported by RepresentativePIEH of Brem:en for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Public Law2009, chapter 213, Part TTT, . 
section 9. 
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Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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Clerk 
Sec. 1. Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources directed 
to examine. sales of dairy products. 
Resolved: 
That the Commissioner of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural. ResOlirces shall convene a working group to study the 
feasibility of extending a handling fee to or initiating a sales tax on dairy products other 
than fluid milk. The commissioner shall invite dairy farmers, milk processors, retail 
grocers, an economist with expertise in marketing and a representative of the Department 
of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services to participate in 
the working group. The commissioner shall seek participation from otheLagencies and 
individuals as needed to asslst in determining the products on which to impose a fee, the 
point of fee collection and an estimate of revenue generated ... 
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The commissioner shall report to the joint standing cominittee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over agricultural matters no later than January 15,2011 with 
recommendations on how to increase revenue from the sales of dairy products. The joint 
standing committee having jurisdiction over agricultural matters may submit a bill to the 
products. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to 
convene a working group to examine the feasibility of increasing revenue to the State by 
extending the handling fee or initiating a sales tax on dairy products other than fluid milk. 
The commissioner is directed to report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over agricultural matters by January 15, 2011. The committee is 
authorized to submit a bill.to the First Regular Session oftlie 125th Legislature. 
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An Act To Amend the Charter of the GardinerWater District (AFTER DEADLINE) . . .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1756
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: HANLEY, McCORMICK, TREAT

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Legislative Document . 
No. 1756 
H.P.1250 
House of Representatives, January 28,2010 
An Act To Amend the Charter of the GardinerWater District 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
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Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Gardiner. 
Cosponsored by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec and 
Representative: TREAT of Hallowell. 
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Be it ~nacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. P&SL 1903, c; 82, §16 is enacted to read: 
Sec. 16. Purchase water. Notwithstariding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, 
chapter 601, the Gardiner Water District is authorized to purchase nonfluoridated water 
from the Hallowell Water District. The Gardiner Water District shall provide all of its 
customers that may be affected by the change from fluoridated to nonfluoridated water 
with written notice of the change. The Gardiner Water District shall also inform the. 
customers that may be affected by the change that if a customer wishes to continue to 
receive the benefits of fluoride, the customer should contact the customer's dentist or 
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health' care provider. . 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Gardiner Water District to purchase water from the Hallowell 
Water District. The billalso requires the Gardiner Water District to inform its customers 
that the district will be providing nonfluoridated water and that the customers should 
contact their dentists or health care providers if they. wish to continue receiving the 
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An Act To Create Fair Education Fmmdmg for R.egional School Units . .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1757
Sponsors: WEBSTER, HOBBINS, AUSTIN, CONNOR, MILLER, GERZOFSKY, MARRACHE, SIMPSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15696

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Legislative Document 
No. 1757. 
H.P.1251 
House of Representatives, January 2.8,2010 
An Act To Create Fair Education Fmmdmg for R.egional School 
Units 
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Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative COlmcil pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
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Reference to the Committee on·Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Cosponsored by Senator HOBBINS of York and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CONNOR of Kennebunk, MILLER of Somerville, 
Senators: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, MARRACHE of Kennebec, SIMPSON of 
Androsco ggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §15696, sub-§2 is enacted to read: 
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2. Redistribution of calCulated adjustments. The commissioner shall calculate the 
total amount of adjustments to the calculation of subsidy that would have been made 
under subsection 1 for school administrative units that were not confonning school 
administrative units for the fiscal.year beginning on July 1, 2009 if subsection 1 applied 
. to that fiscal year. The resulting total amount of calculated adjustments for that fiscal 
year must be added to the total subsidy that is available for distribution for that fiscal year 
to school administrative units that were- conforming school administrative units for that 
fiscal year to assist with the costs of reorganization. . The subsidy for school 
administrative units that were not conforming units for that .fiscal year may not be 
reduced as a result of this subsection. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the State calculate, based on the original date that school units 
were required to comply with the scho.ol consolidation laws, the reduction in state 
funding that would have ,applied to nonconfonning school units if penalties had been 
assessed and requires the State to distribute that amount of funds to those regional school 
units that successfully completed the process of reorganization in order to comply with 
the school consolidation laws. 
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