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An Act To Sustain Nursing Education in Lincoln County
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0470
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: TRAHAN, MILLER, DRISCOLL, HARLOW, HILL, PENDLETON, PIEH, RICHARDSON

Legislative Document 
No. 470 
S.P. 173 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
An Act To Sustain Nursing Education in Lincoln County 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Representative MILLER of Somerville and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: DRISCOLL of Westbrook, HARLOW of Portland, HILL of York, 
MacDONALD of Boothbay, McKANE of Newcastle, PENDLETON of Scarborough, PIEH of 
Bremen, RICHARDSON of Warren. 
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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. 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAIN.IIl: 
Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 
Initiative: Appropriates ongoing funds for Central Maine Community College's Lincoln 
County nursing program in Damariscotta, Maine. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$500,000 
$500,000 
2010-11 
$500,000 
$500,000 
This bill provides ongoing General Fund appropriations of $500,000 per year 
beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 for Central Maine Community College's Lincoln County 
nursing program in Damariscotta, Maine. 
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An Act To Suspend the Cost-of-living Adjustment for Legislators' Salaries for the First Regular Session of the 124th Legislature
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0473
Committee Amendment CA_A_S236 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A-" to S.P. 176, L.D. 473, Bill, "An Act To 
Suspend the Cost-of-living Adjustment for Legislators' Salaries for the First Regular 
Session of the 124th Legislature" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Suspend the Cost-of-Iiving Adjustment for Legislators' Salaries for the 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 1 to lOin 
L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the first paragraph in the 14th line (page 1, line 27 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "124th" and inserting the following: '125th' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 (page 1, line 38 in L.D.) and inserting 
the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
Legislature 0081 
Initiative: Deappropriates funds to recognize the one-time savings associated with 
suspending the cost-of-living adjustment for Legislators during the First Regular Session 
of the 125th Legislature. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2010-11 
($62,898) 
($62,898) 
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COMMITIEE AMENDMENT" 1<" to S.P. 176, L.D. 473 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause (page 1, lines 39 and 40 in 
L.D.) 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment suspends the cost-of-living adjustment for salaries of legislators for 
the First Regular Session of the 125th Legislature rather than for the First Regular 
Session of the 124th Legislature. 
The amendment also adds an appropriations and 
allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQlITRED 
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An Act To Suspend the Cost-of-living Adjustment for Legislators' Salaries for the Fi:rst Regular 
Session of the 124th Legislature 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "Il" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
($62,898) 
$0 
$0 
($62,898) 
$0 
$0 
The Legislature will realize one-time savings of $62,898 in fiscal year 2010-11 associated with suspending the cost-of-
living adjustment for Legislators during the First Regular Session of the 125th Legislature. 
LR1623(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Fund State Drug Prosecutors
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0477
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, HASKELL, LAJOIE, MAGNAN, SYKES

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Legislative Document 
No. 477 
S.P. 180 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
An Act To Fund State Drug Prosecutors 
Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative HASKELL of Portland and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: LAJOIE of Lewiston, MAGNAN of Stockton Springs, SYKES of Harrison. 
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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 
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ATTORNEY GENERAL, DE~ARTMENT OF THE 
Administration - Attorney General 03iO 
Initiative: Transfers 6 Assistant Attorney General positions and one Secretary Associate 
Legal position assigned to the Department of Public Safety, Maine Drug Enforcement 
Agency and associated All Other from the Federal Expenditures Fund to the General 
Fund within the same program. 
GENERAL FUND 
2009-10 
2010-11 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT . 
7.000 
7.000 
Personal Services 
$706,859 
$744,057 
All Other 
$12,899 
$12,891} 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$719,758 
$756,956 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
2009-10 
2010-11 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
(7;000), 
(7.000) 
Personal Services 
($706,859) 
($744,057) 
All Other 
($73,439) 
($73,241) 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
($780,298) 
($817,298) 
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SUMMARY 
This bill transfers funding for 6 Assistant Attorney General positions and one 
Secretary Associate Legal position from the Federal Expenditures Fund to the General 
Fund. 
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An Act To Add 2 Mental Health Advocates to the State Board of COlTections
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0478
Committee Amendment CA_A_S76 (Senate)
Amends: 34-A MRSA §1802

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 181, L.D. 478, Bill, "An Act To Add 2 
Mental Health Advocates to the State Board of COlTections" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Ensure That the Membership of the State Board of Corrections Includes 
a Representative with Expertise in Issues Regarding Mental Illness' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 34-A MRSA §1802, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 653, Pt. A, §30, is 
amended to read: 
1. Appointments. The board consists of 9 members who are appointed by the 
Governor. Each appointment is subject to review by the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters and to 
confirmation by the Senate, except those members appointed pursuant to paragraph C. 
The following provisions govern member qualifications: 
A. 
One member must be a sitting sheriff selected from a list of 3 nominations 
submitted to the Governor by a statewide organization representing sheriffs; 
B. One member must be a sitting county commissioner selected from a list of 3 
nominations submitted to the Governor by a statewide organization representing 
county commissioners; 
C. Two members must be representatives of the executive branch and at least one of 
the 2 must be from the department; 
D. One member must be a municipal official selected from a list of 3 nominations 
submitted to the Governor by a statewide organization representing elected and 
appointed municipal officers and officials; and 
E. The remaining 4 Four members must be broadly representative of the public and 
the geographical regions of the State. One of the 4 members appointed under this 
paragraph must be selected from a list of 3 nominations submitted to the Governor by 
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a statewide organization representing county commissioners. A member appointed 
under this paragraph may not be an elected state or county official or municipal 
officer and may not derive income in substantial portion from work as an employee 
of a state, county or municipal government or in the field of corrections. 
Of the 9 members, one must be a person with expertise in issues relating to mental 
illness.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and is the majority report. The amendment changes 
the title and specifies that of the 9 members of the State Board of Corrections, one must 
be a person who has expertise in issues relating to mental illness. The amendment does 
not add additional members to the board. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Resolve, Regarding 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, Office of MaineCare Services, Division of Policy and Performance
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0480
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 480 
H.P.342 
House of Representatives, Febmary 10, 2009 
Resolve, Regarding 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, Office of MaineCare Services, Division 
of Policy and Performance 
(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 
under Joint Rule 218. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, 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, Office of MaineCare Services, Division of Policy and Performance 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 MaineCare Benefits 
Manual, Chapter III, Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution Services, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare 
Services, Division of Policy and Performance. 
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An Act To Allow the Department of Corrections To CertifY Community Intervention Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0481
Committee Amendment CA_A_H79 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to H.P. 343, L.D. 481, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
the Department of Corrections To CertifY Community Intervention Programs" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1206-A in subsection 2 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 21 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "rules" the following: 'in consultation with other 
appropriate state agencies' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that the Department of Corrections consult other state 
agencies if adopting rules to establish standards and procedures for certification of 
community intervention programs. This amendment is proposed in recognition of the fact 
that other state agencies are already involved in the cel1ification and licensing of various 
programs, services and professions and coordination of efforts makes sense. 
FISCAL NOTE HUJulRED 
(~ee attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/07/09 frac:.. 
LD481 
LR484(02) 
An Act To Allow the Department of Corrections To Certify Community Intervention Programs 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A " 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs associated with adopting routine technical rules concerning the certification of community 
intervention programs can be absorbed by the Department of Corrections utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Allow the Department of Corrections To Certify Community Intervention Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0481
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HASKELL, BURNS, LAJOIE, PLUMMER, SYKES, DAVIS, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 34-A MRSA §1206-A

Legislative Document 
No. 481 
H.P.343 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2009 
An Act To Allow the Department of Corrections To Certify 
Community Intervention Programs 
Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative HASKELL of Portland. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, LAJOIE of Lewiston, PLUMMER of 
Windham, SYKES of Han is on, Senators: DAVIS of Cumberland, GERZOFSKY of 
Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 34-A MRSA §1206-A is enacted to read: 
§1206-A. Certification of community intervention programs 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. "Community agency" means a person, a public or private nonprofit organization 
or a firm,pal1nership or business corporation operated for profit that: 
(1) Operates a community intervention program; and 
(2) Is not an administrative unit of the Federal Government or State Government. 
B. "Community intervention program" means a program operated at the community 
level providing services designed to intervene in the risk factors for reoffending, 
including, but not limited to, mental health, sex offender treatment, social service and 
substance abuse treatment programs, but not including a batterers' intervention 
program under Title 19-A, section 4014. 
C. "Nonprofit organization" means any agency, institution or organization that is, or 
is owned and operated by, one or more corporations or associations, no part of the net 
earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private 
shareholder or individual, and that has a territory of operations that extends to a 
neighborhood, community or region or the State. 
2. Rules establishing standards and procedures for certification. The department 
may adopt rules that establish standards and procedures for certification of community 
intervention programs. The depaI1ment may review and certify programs that meet the 
standards and may require certification of programs providing services to clients of the 
department, regardless of whether the department disburses funds to the community 
agency. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Department of Correctiolls to a~opt rules for the certification of 
community intervention programs. 
Certification ensures that programs that provide 
intervention services are based on best practices and are proven to be effective in 
changing criminal behaviors. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0482
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Amends: 12 MRSA §13001

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124th MAINE LEGIS'LATURE 
FIRST REGULAR· SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 482 
H.P.344 
House of Representatives, Febmary 10, 2009 
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Ail ActTo Limit the Use of Seaplanes on West Harbor Pond 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Pres'ented by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §13001, sub-§24-A is enacted to read: 
24-A. Seaplane. "Seaplane" means a fixed-wing aircraft capable of taking off from 
and landing on water. 
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Sec. 2. 12 MRS A §13074 is enacted to read: 
§13074. Operating seaplanes on West Harbor Pond 
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1. Pond. A person may not operate a seaplane on West Harbor Pond in Boothbay 
Harbor. 
2. Exempt. A person who owns land on West Harbor Pond may operate.a seaplane 
on that pond for occasional personal or recreational use. 
3. Penalty. The penalties in this subsection apply to violations of this section. 
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B. 
A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
Sec. 3. Maine Revised Statutes headnote amended; revision clause. In the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, chapter 935, in the chapter headnote, the words 
"watercraft and airmobiles" are amended to read "watercraft, airmobiles and seaplanes" 
and the' Revisor of Statutes shall implemenUhis revision when updating, publishing or 
republishing the statutes. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits and provides penalties for the use of seaplanes on West Harbor 
Pond in Boothbay Harbor. An exemption is provided for a person who owns property on 
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An Act To Rescind the Statute of Limitations on the Ability To File a Civil Suit in Cases Dealing with Unlawful Sexual Contact
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0484
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MacDONALD
Amends: 14 MRSA §755

Legislative Document 
No. 484 
H.P.346 
House of Representatives, Febmary 10, 2009 
An Act To Rescind the Statute of Limitations on the Ability To File 
a Civil Suit in Cases Dealing with Unlawful Sexual Contact 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay. (BY REQUEST) 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe StakofMaine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §755 is enacted to read: 
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§755. Unlawful sexual contact 
An action based upon a complaint of unlawful sexual contact may be commenced 
at any time. For purposes of this section, "unlawful sexual contact" has the same 
meaning as delineated in Title 17-A, section 255-A. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill removes the statute of limitations for a civil action based upon the 
complaint of unlawful sexual contact. 
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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, 2010
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0486
Committee Amendment CA_A_H109 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 348, L.D. 486, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for 
the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2010" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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124thMAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD486 
LR 964(03) 
An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike 
Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2010 
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 $44,636,751 for the authority's operating 
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expenses for the calendar year ending December 31, 2010. Maine Turnpike Authority revenue of $111,048,023 is') 
budgeted to fund those allocations. Included in the budgeted revenue but not allocated is $2,466,813 to pay off bonds 
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authorized by the Legislature for specified Department of Transportation 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 $25,000,000 for the Reserve Maintenance Fund, $26,264,560 for the Debt Service 
Fund and $12,679,899 for capital improvements at new interchanges. The funds that are not allocated in the bill are 
not subject to the transferlimitations in section 2 of the bill. 
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An Act To Allow Public-private Investment in Transportation Infrastructure Projects Reference to the COlmnittee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0485
Sponsors: MacDONALD

Legislative Document 
No. 485 
H.P.347 
House of Representatives, Febmary 10, 2009 
An Act To Allow Public-private Investment in Transportation 
Infrastructure Projects 
Reference to the COlmnittee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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SUMMARY 
TIns bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
Tills bill authorizes the Department of Transportation to pursue public-private 
partnerships for the construction of certain transportation facilities. The bill establishes a 
process for entering into a public-private agreement and authorizes both solicited and 
unsolicited proposals for public-private partnersillps for the construction of infrastructure 
projects, including highways and bridges. Finally, the bill provides that infrastructure 
proj ects must have the concurrence of the department and be consistent with the Sensible 
Transportation Policy Act. 
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Resolve, Regarding Continuity of Care in the Child Development Services System
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0489
Committee Amendment CA_A_S232 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/I. " to S.P. 188, L.D. 489, "Resolve, Regarding 
Continuity of Care in the Child Development Services System" 
Amend the resolve in section I by striking out all of subsection 1 (page I, lines 4 to 8 
in L.D.) 
Amend the resolve in section 1 by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the provIsIon in the resolve that proposes to direct the 
Department of Education to amend its rules governing special education to align 
reimbursement of collateral contact with the MaineCare program. 
,fISCAL l'\ 0 IE RE Q UIRED. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/24/09 frac:.. 
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LR 1853(03) 
Resolve, Regarding Continuity of Care in the Child Development Services System 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'i4." 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Child Development Services System program within the Department of Education associated 
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with adjusting the time line for conducting special education evaluations for children in the Child Development" 
Services System from 45 school days to 60 calendar days can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Address an Inequity in the Judicial Retirement System
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0488
Committee Amendment CA_A_S174 (Senate)

. FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 184, L.D. 488, Bill, "An Act To 
Address an Inequity in the Judicial Retirement System" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Payment by member. For any judge or justice who retired prior to 
September 20, 2007, the salary imputed under this Act may be included in the earnable 
compensation of a member to whom this Act applies only if the member pays the full 
actuarial costs of including the imputed salary.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Calculation; implementation. For any judge or justice who elects to 
make the payment as required by section 2, the Maine Public Employees Retirement 
System shall recalculate that judge's or justice'S retirement benefits based on the effective 
retirement date of that judge or justice and must include the cost-of-living adjustments as 
set forth in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 1201, subsection 9, as amended 
by this Act.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that the judges and justices who may benefit from revision 
of the application of the imputed salary, as provided in Public Law 2007, chapter 449, 
must pay all costs to the retirement program associated with including that salary in order 
to receive the increased benefits. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/06/09 Mac;. 
LD488 
LR 610(02) 
An Act To Address an Inequity in the Judicial Retirement System 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~ " 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
Because this legislation requires that the total cost of the increased benefit be borne by the judges and justices who 
may benefit from the provisions in this bill, there is no fiscal impact to the State. 
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An Act To Reform Maine's Judicial System
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0491
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: JACKSON

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No. 491 
S.P.190 
In Senate, February 12,2009 
An Act To Reform Maine's Judicial System 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. (BY REQUEST) 
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This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Jomt Rule 208. 
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1. Ensure that claims of due process violations' by state' court 'judges be heard in 
federal courts of law; 
2. Direc~.the Attorney Gen~ to initiate a dass,actiolil lawsuit, against judges, aHd 
allow citizens of the St-atewithdrumscofviolations ofcol1stitutiollalrights by state court 
judges to join the class action lawsuit; 
3. 
Establish a procedure to provide redress to persons with complaints ,agairls~ ,0 
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Legislator& ,and government employees; 
4. Eliminate the prelitigation screening panel requirement for medical malpractice 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0490
Committee Amendment CA_A_S36 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "All to S.P. 189, L.D. 490, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Regarding Mandatory Electronic Filing of Certain Tax Returns" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Electronic filing requirements. . With regard to electronic filing 
requirements established by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Bureau of Revenue Services that begin on April 1, 2009, the bureau shall continue the 
practice of leniency in granting waivers of the electronic filing requirement for any 
taxpayer who has difficulty in meeting the requirements of electronic filing and shall 
provide clear explanation to taxpayers by the most expeditious method of the availability 
of waivers. 
The bureau shall report by January 15th annually to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation matters regarding the 
status of electronic filing requirements and the number of waivers requested and granted. 
The bureau's reporting requirement under this section ends January 15, 2015.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and requires the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services to continue leniency in the granting of 
waivers from new electronic filing requirements and to report on the status of electronic 
filing and waivers by January 15th annually. The reporting requirement ends January 15, 
2015. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/19109 :%PaC!. 
LD490 
LR 628(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Mandatory Electronic Filing of Certain Tax Returns 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A'' 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The cost to Maine Revenue Services to continue leniency in granting of waivers from new electronic filing 
requirements and the reporting on the status of waivers can be absorbed by existing budgeted resouces. 
LR0628(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Mandatory Electronic Filing of Certain Tax Returns
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0490
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ROSEN, FITTS, LANGLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 490 
In Senate, February 12,2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Mandatory Electronic Filing 
of Certain Tax Returns 
(EMERGENCy) 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: FITTS of Pittsfield, LANGLEY of Ellsworth, McFADDEN 
of Dennysville. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of 
Revenue Services has adopted a rule mandating that, beginning April 1,2009, all persons 
preparing returns for sales, use and service provider tax that are required to be filed 
monthly must file the returns electromcally; and 
Whereas, this requirement creates hardship for some taxpayers and failure to 
comply may result In the imposition of tax penalties; 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 Pllblic peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 
Suspension of electronic riling of certain tax returns. _ The 
Department of Administrative and Financial-Services, Bureau of Revenue Services may 
not implement or enforce any provision of a rule that requires filing of any returns 
electronically if that filing was not required before April 1, 2009. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill suspends implementation by the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services of any rule expanding electronic filing of 
certain tax returns beginning April 1, 2009. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 22: Standards for Outdoor Application of Pesticides by Powered Equipment in Order To Minimize Off-target Deposition, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0494
Committee Amendment CA_B_H509 (House)
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,/3" to H.P. 349, L.D. 494, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 22: Standards for Outdoor Application of 
Pesticides by Powered Equipment in Order To Minimize Off-target Deposition, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of 
Pesticides Control" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "is" the following: 'not' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is a minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry. 
It denies final adoption of Chapter 22 of the Board of 
Pesticides Control's rules. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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An Act To More Accurately Reflect the Disposition of a Case in Criminal History Reco~d Information
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0492
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: NUTTING
Amends: 16 MRSA §612-B

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No. 492 
S.P.191 
In Senate, February 12,2009 
An Act To More Accurately Reflect the Disposition of a Case in 
Criminal History Reco~d Information 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 16 MRSA §612-B is enacted to read: 
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§612-B. Notation on arrest record 
If, after a person is arrested, the police have elected not to refer the matter to the 
prosecutor or the prosecutor has elected not to commence criminal proceedings, a 
notation must be included in the person's criminal history record that so indicates. Such 
information is considered conviction data for the purpose of dissemination to the public 
until one year has elapsed from the date of the arrest. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that when a person is arrested <!Ild the police !iecide not to refer the 
case to the 'prosecutor or the prosecutor elects not to prosecute, that -·information must be 
included in the person's criminal history record along with the arrest. The information is 
available as public information until one year after the arrest. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: Definitions and Terms, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0495
Committee Amendment CA_B_H152 (House)
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ;8" to H.P. 350, L.D. 495, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: 
Definitions and Terms, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of 
Pesticides Control" 
Amend the resolve in section I in the last line (page I, line 18 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "is authorized" and inserting the following: 'is not authorized' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. 
It denies authorization for final adoption of the provisionally adopted revisions to 
portions of Chapter 10: Definitions and Terms, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and. Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: Definitions and Terms, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0495
Committee Amendment CA_A_H151 (House)
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 350, L.D. 495, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: 
Definitions and Terms, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of 
Pesticides Control" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 10: 
Definitions and Terms, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control that has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized, but only if the definition of "sensitive area 
likely to be occupied" is amended to: 
1. Remove explicit expansion of the definition to include areas other than the 4 areas 
delineated in the provisionally adopted definition; and 
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Clarify that structures other than buildings that are likely to be occupied by 
humans are also included in the definition. 
The Board of Pesticides Control is not required to hold hearings or conduct other 
formal proceedings prior to finally adopting the rule in accordance with this resolve.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. 
It authorizes final adoption of portions of Chapter 10: Definitions and Terms as long 
as the definition of "sensitive area likely to be occupied" is amended. 
FISCAL \OTE REQLlRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/07/09 
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LD495 
LR 1898(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: Definitions and Terms, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides 
Control 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources associated with rulemaking can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1898(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative R'rview of Portions of Chapter 22: Standards for. Outdoor Application of :';-esticides by Powered Equipment in Order To Minimize Off-target Deposition, a Major. Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0494
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 494 
H.P.349 
House of Representatives, February 12,2009 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative R'rview of Portions of Chapter 22: 
Standards for. Outdoor Application of :';-esticides by Powered 
Equipment in Order To Minimize Off-target Deposition, a Major. 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources, Board of Pesticides Control 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representativ~:PrEH of Bremen for th~ Department ofAgricultute, Food and 
Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control pursuaritto the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, . 
section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered plinted under 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 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 r~view;and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, iii the judgment 6fthe Legishiture; 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. R.esolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 22: 
Standards for Outdoor Application of Pesticides by Powered Equipment in Order to 
Minimize Off-target Deposition, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control that 
has been submitted to the Legislatur~ for r~view pursuarit to the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter2-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 22: Standards for 
Outdoor Application of Pesticides by Powered Equipment in Order to Minimize Off-
target Deposition, a major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural R~sources, Board of Pesticides Control. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: Definitions and Terms, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0495
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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124th-MAINE LEGISLATURE 
FIRST REGULAR SESSI01"~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 495 
H.P.350 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12, 2009 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: 
Definitions and Terms, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides 
Control 
(EMERGENCY) 
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Reported by Representative PIEH of Bremen forthe Department of Agriculture, Food and. 
Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed under 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 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. L Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 10: 
Definitions and Terms, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control that. has been 
submitted t9 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 i.T! the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 10: Definitions 
and Terms,a major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources,Board of Pesticides Control. 
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