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An Act To Allow a Newly Licensed Driver To Transport a Foreign Exchange Student Who Lives with That Driver's Family
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0169
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, DIAMOND, COURTNEY, DAMON, GOOLEY, MILLS, CUSHING

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Legislative Document 
No. 169 
S.P.55 
January 21,2009 
An Act To Allow a Newly Licensed Driver To Transport a Foreign 
Exchange Student Who Lives with That Driver's Family 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: COURTNEY of York, DAMON of Hancock, GOOLEY of Franklin, MILLS of 
Somerset, Representative: CUSHING of Hampden. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRS A §1311, sub-§l, E[A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 286, §4, 
is amended to read: 
A. Carry passengers other than immediate family members unless accompanied 
by a licensed operator who meets the requirements of section 1304, subsection 1, 
paragraph E. For the purpose of this paragraph, "immediate family member" 
includes a foreign exchange student that is living with the immediate family; 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person under 18 years of age to transport a foreign exchange 
student that is living with that person's family. 
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An Act To Allow a Newly Licensed Driver To Transport a Foreign Exchange Student Who Lives with That Driver's Family
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0169
Senate Amendment SA_A_S3 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "4,, to S.P. 55, L.D. 169, Bill, "An Act To Allow a 
Newly Licensed Driver To Transport a Foreign Exchange Student Who Lives with That 
Driver's Family" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, families have exchange students living with them and attending school 
with family members; and 
Whereas, due to the way the law is written now, the exchange student is not allowed 
to ride in a vehicle with a person that is under 18 years of age; and 
Whereas, this causes a hardship for the families; 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,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an e 
emergency clause to the bill. 
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An Act To Provide Complimentary Hunting and FI~hing Licenses to Resident Disabled Veterans Who Served in Support Units Outside of Combat Zones
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0168
Committee Amendment CA_A_S47 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A";1o S.P. 54, L.D. 168, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Complimentary Hunting and FI~hing Licenses to Resident Disabled Veterans Who 
Served in Support Units Outside of Combat Zones" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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An Act To Provide Complimentary Hunting: and Fishing Licenses to Resident Disabled Veterans Who 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note fOIr BiU as A~ended by Committee A~end~ent ,~" 
Committee:"Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$39,026 
($39,026) 
2010-11 
$78,052 
($78,052) 
Projections 
2011-12 
$78,052 
($78,052) 
Projections 
2012-13 
$78,052 
($78,052) 
Providing complimentary hunting and fishing licenses to resident disabled veterans who served outside of combat 
zones in support units will decrease General Fund revenue by $39,026 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $78,052 annually 
beginning in fiscal year 2010-11. 
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An Act To Ensure the Integrity of Harness Horse Racing Track Conditions
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0170
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, BRYANT, SHERMAN, GIFFORD
Amends: 8 MRSA §279-B

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Legislative Document 
No. 170 
S.P.56 
January 21,2009 
An Act To Ensure the Integrity of Harness Horse Racing Track 
Conditions 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, SHERMAN of Aroostook, Representatives: 
CRA Y of Palmyra, GIFFORD of Lincoln. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 8 MRSA §279-B, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
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3. Failure to maintain appropriate racetrack conditions. The commission 
may allow a fine against a commercial track for each race date that is cancelled at that 
licensee's racetrack because of a failure to maintain appropriate racetrack conditions. 
The fine under this subsection is up to $10,000 per race date per horse, payable to the 
owner or owners, to cover losses sustained by the owner or owners caused by the 
inability to race. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the State Harness Racing Commission to allow a fine against 
a commercial racetrack licensee of up to $10,000 per horse for any race that is 
cancelled because the racetrack conditions are not properly maintained. 
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Resolve, Requiring the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Market Youth Fishing Day
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0172
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TRAHAN, SA VIELLO, BRYANT, DIAMOND, RA YE, BRIGGS, CLARK, DAVIS, SHAW, WHEELER

Legislative Document 
No. 172 
S.P.58 
January 21,2009 
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
To Market Youth Fishing Day 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Representative SA VIELLO of Wilton and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, DIAMOND of Cumberland, RA YE of Washington, 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CLARK of Millinocket, DAVIS of Sangerville, SHAW 
of Standish, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
The purpose of this resolve is to direct the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife to coordinate with the Depal1ment of Economic and Community Development, 
sportsmen's organizations, nonprofit organizations and other interested parties to promote 
the last Saturday in Mayas a statewide youth fishing event. 
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An Act To Extend the Season for Training Hunting Dogs
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0171
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, BRYANT, CLARK, DAVIS, WHEELER

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No. 171 
January 21,2009 
An Act To Extend the Season for Training Hunting Dogs 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: BRYANT of Oxford, Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, 
DAVIS of Sangerville, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
The purpose of this bill is to extend the season for training hunting dogs. 
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An Act To Restore Funding for a Fish Hatchery in Northern Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0173
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: JACKSON, BRYANT, CLARK, DAVIS, WHEELER

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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No. 173 
S.P.59 
January 21, 2009 
An Act To Restore Funding for a Fish Hatchery in Northern Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN 6fEagle Lake and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: BRYANT of Oxford, Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to restore funding for a fish hatchery in northern Maine. 
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An Act To Clarify Expenditures and the Use of Department-generated Revenues within the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0179
Committee Amendment CA_A_S96 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 65, L.D. 179, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
Expenditures and the Use of Department-generated Revenues within the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife" 
Amend the bill in section 5 in § 1 0262 in subsection 3 in the first and 2nd lines (page 
1, lines 31 and 32 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", including" and inserting the 
following: 'and pay for operational expenses, including but not limited to' 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 6. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537 
Initiative: Provides funding for aviation equipment and operational expenses. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$20,000 
$20,000 
2010-11 
$20,000 
$20,000 
This amendment clarifies that the Warden Service Aircraft Fund can be used for 
operational expenses and adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LD 179 
LR 322(02) 
An Act To Clarify Expenditures and the Use of Department-generated Revenues within the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
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Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$20,000 
$20,000 
2010-11 
$20,000 
$20,000 
Projections 
2011-12 
$20,000 
$20,000 
Projections 
2012-13 
$20,000 
$20,000 
This bill establishes the Warden Service Aircraft Fund which will fund purchases of aviation equipment and 
operational expenses, The fund will receive money through charges to State agencies for direct operating costs of the 
aircraft, grants, gifts, and other sources of funds. 
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An Act To Create the Support Animal Welfare Registration Plate
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0178
Senate Amendment SA_A_S30 (Senate)
Amends: 7 MRSA §714

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 64, L.D. 178, Bill, "An Act To Create the 
Support Animal Welfare Registration Plate" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section I the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §714, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2007, c. 459, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
4. Surcharge on registration of pet food. For each product name of pet food 
registered in accordance with subsection I, the applicant shall pay am $17.50 surcharge 
in addition to the registration fee, except that a home-based manufacturer of pet food 
shall pay a total annual surcharge of m 
$17.50. The commissioner shall deposit the 
surcharge into the Animal Welfare Fund established under section 3906-B, subsection 2. 
This surcharge must be decreased in future years as other funding for the Animal Welfare 
Fund and Companion Animal Sterilization Fund established under section 3910-B, 
subsection I becomes available. A decrease in the surcharge may not result in either fund 
receiving less money than it received in the previous fiscal year.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment decreases the surcharge on pet food registered pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 714, subsection 4 from $20 a year to $17.50 a year. 
SPONSOREDBY:~ LL 
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COUNTY: Hancock 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
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LD178 
LR 551(04) 
An Act To Create the Support Animal Welfare Registration Plate 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,~ " 
Sponsor: Sen. Damon of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($12,188) 
($16,250) 
($16,250) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2012-13 
($16,250) 
Reducing the pet food surcharge from $20 to $17.50 will result in a reduction in Other Special Revenue Funds 
revenue to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Animal Welfare Fund, by $12,188 in fiscal year 
2009-10 and $16,250 beginning in fiscal year 2010-11. 
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An Act To Prohibit Aerial Spraying of Pesticides near Buildings, Roads and Bodies of Water
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0182
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: SCHATZ, BERRY, DUCHESNE, EATON

Legislative Document 
No. 182 
H.P.147 
House of Representatives, January 21, 2009 
An Act To Prohibit Aerial Spraying of Pesticides near Buildings, 
Roads and Bodies of Water 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, DUCHESNE of Hudson, EATON 
of Sullivan. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRS A §1471-Y is enacted to read: 
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§1471-Y. Prohibition on aerial spraying in certain areas 
In addition to requirements for forest insect aerial spray projects under section 
1471-R, the buffers established under this section apply to all applications of 
pesticides from aircraft. 
1. Buffer for buildings. A person may not apply a pesticide within 300 feet of a 
school, hospital, nursing home, church, residence or any building occupied by 
humans at the time of the application. 
2. Buffer for public way. A person may not apply a pesticide within 25 feet of 
the right-of-way ofa public way as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 59. 
3. Buffer for bodies of water. A person may not apply a;pesticide over a body 
of water or within the shoreland area of a body of water as defined in rules adopted to 
regulate timber harvesting activities under Title 12, section 8867-B. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes buffers where aerial spraying of pesticides is prohibited. 
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An Act To Conform Building Standards in the Unorganized Territories with Federal Emergency Management Agency Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0181
Committee Amendment CA_A_S67 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 67, L.D. 181, Bill? "An Act To 
Conform Building Standards in the Unorganized Territories with Federal Emergency 
Management Agency Requirements" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Report; legislation. No later than January 15,2010, the Director of the 
Maine Land Use Regulation Commission shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry on revisions to the commission's rules to 
implement permitting for normal maintenance and repair of structures located in areas of 
special flood hazard. The Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry may submit legislation pertaining to the pennitting of structures in flood hazard 
areas within the jurisdiction of the commission to the Second Regular Session of the 
124th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Director of the Maine Land Use Regulation 
Commission to report to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry on revisions to the commission's rules for permitting in special flood areas. It 
also authorizes the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
to submit legislation in the Second Regular Session of the 124th Legislature. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/06/09 frac 
LD 181 
LR 478(02) 
An Act To Conform Building Standards in the Unorganized Territories with Federal Emergency 
Management Agency Requirements 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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 
Additional costs to the Department of Conservation associated with this legislation can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Ensure Public Safety during High-speed Chases by Law Enforcement Officers
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0185
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BEAUDOIN, ADAMS, CONNOR, LEGG, TREAT, VALENTINO, WEBSTER, GERZOFSKY

Legislative Document 
No. 185 
H.P. 150 
House of Representatives, January 21,2009 
An Act To Ensure Public Safety during High-speed Chases by Law 
Enforcement Officers 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BEAUDOIN of Biddeford. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, CONNOR of Kennebunk, LEGG of 
Kennebunk, McKANE of Newcastle, TREAT of Hallowell, VALENTINO of Saco, 
WEBSTER of Freeport, Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to prohibit law enforcement officers from engaging in high-speed 
chases. 
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An Act To Allow a Cosmetologist, Barber, Manicurist or Aesthetician Licensee To Perform Services outside of the Primary Business Location
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0184
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: NUTTING, ROSEN, AUSTIN, GILES, MARRACHE
Amends: 32 MRSA §14203

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 184 
H.P.149 
House of Representatives, January 21,2009 
An Act To Allow a Cosmetologist, Barber, Manicurist or 
Aesthetician Licensee To Perform Services outside of the Primary 
Business Location 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, GILES of Belfast, ROSEN of Bucksport, Senator: 
MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §14203, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. HH, §3, is 
fUliher amended to read: 
2. Exceptions. The practice of cosmetology, barbering, aesthetics or manicuring 
may be carried on only by persons duly licensed to practice in this State and only in an 
establishment licensed by the board, mwept as provided in this subsection. Oul", licensed 
persons may practice their respective practices: 
A. On patients in hospitals or nursing homes: 
B. On residents of summer camps; 
C. On inmates or residents of institutions of the Oenmiment of Health and Human 
Services; 
O. On invalids or handicapped persons in those persons' places of residence; 
E. On residents of nursing homes; 
F. On hotel or motel occunants in their hotel or motel rooms: 
G. On persons in their residences; 
H. On persons in their private businesses; and 
I. On human remains in licensed funeral establishments. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits a cosmetologist, barber, manicurist or aesthetician licensee to 
perform services outside the primary business location. 
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An Act Pertaining to the Possession of Animal Fighting Paraphernalia IO
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0186
Senate Amendment SA_A_S122 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A. "to H.P. 151, L.D. 186, Bill, "An Act Pertaining to 
the Possession of Animal Fighting Paraphernalia" 
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Amend the bill by striking out all of section I (page I, lines 2 to 4 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 in the 3rd line (page I, line 9 in L.D.) by 
inse11ing after the following: "hunting" the following: ', lawful animal competitions, field 
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tests, field trials or shows' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 in the 4th line (page I, line 10 in L.D.) by 
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inserting before the following: "hunting dogs." the following: 'law enforcement or' 
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Amend the bill in section 4 by striking out all of subsection 5 (page I, lines 19 to 28 
in L.D.) and inse11ing the following: 
'5. Possession of fighting pit. A person is guilty of possession of a fighting pit if 
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that person knowingly possesses, manufactures for sale, ships, transports or delivers a 
fighting pit. 
As used in this subsection, "fighting pit" means a walled area used or 
intended to be used to contain a dogfight.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5 (page I, lines 29 to 30 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pati letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the affirmative defense to prosecution under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 17, section I 033 to include lawful animal competitions, field tests, 
field trials and shows and the training and use of law enforcement dogs. This amendment 
also amends the new crime of possession of animal fighting paraphernalia to change it to 
possession of a fighting pit. Possession of a fighting pit is described as the knowing 
possession, manufacture, transportation or delivery of a fighting pit, which is defined as a 
walled area intended to be used to contain a dogfight. 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT 'A "to H.P. 151, L.D. 186 
This amendment removes the provision in the bill that increased the class of crime for 
viewing animal fighting to a Class C crime and provided the same penalty for possession 
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COUNTY: Androscoggin 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 04/30/09 
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LR 614(03) 
An Act Pertaining to the Possession of Animal Fighting Paraphernalia 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''fi" 
Sponsor: Sen. Simpson of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium savings - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
This amendment removes the proposed increase in the class of crime, eliminating the potential increase in correctional 
and judicial costs. 
LR0614(03) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Establish a Moratorium on School Administrative Regionalization
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0188
Committee Amendment CA_A_H167 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "R " 
to H.P. 153, L.D. 188, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a Moratorium on School Administrative Regionalization" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates the 
attached fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09/09 MaC"-
LD 188 
LR474(02) 
An Act To Establish a Moratorium on School Administrative Regionalization 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ft 
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Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Delaying the date that school administratiye units must comply with the provisions of Title 20-A, chapter 103-A until 
July 1,2010 will not impact the total state and local cost of funding K-12 public education or the State's share of that 
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fiscal year 2009-10 with those school administrative units who have not complied receiving more State subsidy than 
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they would have received had the penalty provision been in effect and those school administrative units who have 
complied receiving less. The impact to individual school administrative units can not be determined at this time. 
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An Act To Establish a Moratorium on School Administrative Regionalization
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0188
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: McFADDEN, WESTON, EATON, EDGECOMB, JOHNSON, JOY, SAVIELLO, SCHATZ

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOl"~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 188 
H.P. 153 
House of Representatives, January 21,2009 
An Act To Establish a Moratorium on School Administrative 
Regionalization 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative McFADDEN of Dennysville. 
Cosponsored by Senator WESTON of Waldo and 
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Representatives: EATON of Sullivan, EDGECOMB of Caribou, JOHNSON of Greenville, 
JOY of Crystal, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
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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, some school administrative units are not able to come into compliance 
with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 103-A by the July 1,2009 deadline; 
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, 
lOBe it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRS A §1455 is enacted to read: 
§1455. Implementation delayed 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a school administrative unit in existence 
on the effective date of this section that is not in compliance with this chapter on July I, 
2009 is not required to implement the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted under 
section 1454 until July 1, 2010. A penalty may not be imposed for failure to comply with 
this chapter prior to July 1, 2010. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows school administrative units an additional year to come into 
compliance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 103-A, which contains 
the provisions for regional school units. 
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An Act Pertaining to the Possession of Animal Fighting Paraphernalia
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0186
Senate Amendment SA_B_S137 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT"~" to H.P. 151, LD. 186, Bill, "An Act Pertaining to 
the Possession of Animal Fighting Paraphernalia" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 2 to 4 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 9 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "hunting" the following: " lawful animal competitions, field 
tests, field trials or shows' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 in the 4th line (page 1, line lOin L.D.) by 
inserting before the following: "hunting dogs." the following: 'law enforcement or' 
Amend the bill in section 4 by striking out all of subsection 5 (page 1, lines 19 to 28 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'5. Possession of fighting pit. A person is guilty of possession of a fighting pit if 
that person knowingly possesses, manufactures for sale, ships, transp0l1s or delivers a 
fighting pit. 
As used in this subsection, "fighting pit" means a walled area used or 
intended to be used to contain a dogfight.' 
Amend the bill in section 5 in subsection 6 in the first line (page 1, line 3.0 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "Q" and inserting the following: 'D' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the affirmative defense to prosecution under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 17, section 1033 to include lawful animal competitions, field tests, 
field trials and shows and the training and use of law enforcement dogs. This amendment 
also amends the new crime of possession of animal fighting paraphernalia to change it to 
possession of a fighting pit. Possession of a fighting pit is described as the knowing 
possession, manufacture, transp0l1ation or delivelY of a fighting pit, which is defined as a 
walled area intended to be used to contain a dogfight. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT ,,13 "to H.P. 151, L.D. 186 
This amendment removes the provision in the bill that increased the class of crime for 
viewing animal fighting to a Class C crime and decreases the penalty for possession of a 
fighting pit from a Class C crime as proposed in the bill to a Class D crime. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
SPONSORED BY: 
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COUNTY: Androscoggin 
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An Act Pertaining to the Possession of Animal Fighting Paraphernalia 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,~" 
Sponsor: Sen. Simpson of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium savings - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
This amendment removes the proposed increase in the class of crime, eliminating the potential increase in correctional 
and judicial costs. 
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An Act To Require a Test for Operating Under the Influence for a Driver Involved in an Accident That Caused Bodily Injury
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0187
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SCHATZ, BERRY, EATON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2522

Legislative Document 
No.IS7 
H.P.152 
House of Representatives, January 21,2009 
An Act To Require a Test for Operating Under the Influence for a 
Driver Involved in an Accident That Caused Bodily Injury 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, EATON of Sullivan. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2522, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2003, c. 565, § 1, is 
further amended to read: 
1. Mandatory submission to test. If there is probable cause to believe that 
death or apparent serious bodily injury has occurred or will occur as a result of an 
accident, an operator of a motor vehicle involved in the motor vehicle accident shall 
submit to a chemical test, as defined in section 2401, subsection 3, to determine 
blood-alcohol level or drug concentration in the same manner as for QUI. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §2522, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
5. Scope of hearing. The scope of any hearing the Secretary of State holds 
pursuant to section 2483 must include whether there was probable cause to believe 
that the person was the operator of a motor vehicle involved in a motor vehicle 
accident in which a death or apparent serious bodily injury occurred or wiII occur and 
whether the person failed to submit to and complete the test. If a person shows, after 
hearing, that the person was not under the influence of intoxicants or that the person 
did not negligently cause the accident, then the suspension must be immediately 
removed. 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRS A §2522, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Definition. For purposes of this section, "serious bodily injury" has the same 
meaning as in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 23. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires mandatory QUI testing for an operator of a motor vehicle 
involved in an accident involving serious bodily injury, just as current law requires 
for motor vehicle accidents involving death. 
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An Act To. Exempt School Union No. 60 from the Laws Requiring School Administrative Unit Consolidation
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0189
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: JOHNSON, SMITH, DAVIS, GIFFORD, PINKHAM

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 189 
H.p.l 
House of Representatives, January 21,2009 
An Act To. Exempt School Union No. 60 from the Laws Requiring 
School Administrative Unit Consolidation 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Greenville. 
Cosponsored by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DAVIS of Sangerville, GIFFORD of Lincoln, PINKHAM of Lexington 
Township. 
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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 Statute~, Title 20-A, chapter 103-A requires the 
reorganization of school administrative units into regional state-approved units of 
administration; and 
Whereas, the requirement for a minimum number of students is impractical for 
School Union No. 60 due to geographic isolation; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, . 
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regionalization 
requirements .. 
Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 103-A and Public Law 
2007, chapter 240, Part XXXX as amended by Public Law 2007, chapter 668, School 
Union No. 60, serving Beaver Cove, Greenville, Kingsbury Plantation, Shirley and 
Willimantic, is not required to join other towns to form a regional school unit with a 
student population exceeding 1,200. 
In administering the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 103-A and for the 
purposes of implementing Public Law 2007, chapter 240, Part XXXX, section 36 as 
amended by Public Law 2007, chapter 668, the Commissioner of Education shall 
consider Beaver Cove, Greenville, Kingsbury Plantation, Shirley and Willimantic 
together to be geographically isolated and provide to those communities exemptions from 
and accommodations to Title 20-A, chapter 103-A similar to those provided to coastal 
islands. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts Beaver Cove, Greenville, Kingsbury Plantation, Shirley and 
Willimantic from minimum student enrollments established in statute for regional school 
units. The Commissioner of Education is required to treat the communities in a manner 
similar to the treatment of coastal islands. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Tournament Games
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0193
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S323 (Senate)

SENA TE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 158, 
L.D. 193, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Tournament Games" 
Amend the amendment on page 2 by striking out all of the first line (page 2, line I in 
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amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 (page 2, lines 2 to 15 in 
amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQIDRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: btL Ina ItZ (lJuf 
(Senator DIAMOND) 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/10/09 frac 
LD 193 
LR 305(04) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Tournament Games 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Diamond of Cumberland 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
($81,124) 
($8),124) 
This amendment removes the General Fund appropriation from the bill. 
LR0305(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
2010-11 
($64,852) 
($64,852) 
Projections 
2011-12 
($66,765) 
($66,765) 
Projections 
2012-13 
($68,738) 
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An Act To Require an Independent Audit of State Government Every 4 Years
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0194
Committee Amendment CA_A_H13 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 159, L.D. 194, Bill, "An Act To 
Require an Independent Audit of State Government Every 4 Years" 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRA TIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
State Controller - Office of the 0056 
Initiative: Provides funds to contract with an independent auditor to conduct a financial 
audit of State Government. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
2010-11 
$425,000 
$425,000 
This amendment, which is the minority report, adds an appropriations and allocations 
section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03118/09 Mac:.. 
LD 194 
LR 592(02) 
An Act To Require an Independent Audit of State Government Every 4 Years 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
2010-11 
$425,000 
$425,000 
Projections 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
This legislation requires an independent auditor to conduct a financial audit of State Government beginning January 
2010 and every four years thereafter. The bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $425,000 to the State 
Controller in fiscal year 2010-2011 to support the estimated cost of the fiscal year 2008-09 fiscal year audit. 
LR0592(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Tournament Games
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0193
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: CROCKETT, BLANCHARD, BLODGETT, HAYES, NASS, PENDLETON, STEVENS, TRINWARD
Amends: 17 MRSA §333-A

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 193 
H.P. 158 
House of Representatives, January 21, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Tournament Games 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed, 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, BLODGETT of Augusta, 
HAYES of Buckfield, NASS of Acton, PENDLETON of Scarborough, RUSSELL ofPOliland, 
STEVENS of Bangor, TRINWARD of Waterville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §333-A, sub':'§4, as amended by PL 2007, c. 610, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
4. Tournament. The organization licensed to conduct a tournament game under this 
section shall display the rules of the' game and the license issued to conduct the 
tournament. The mmdmum number of players allowed fs...W.(} may not exceed the legal 
maximum allowable occupancy for that venue. Winners are determined by a process of 
elimination. The use of currency is prohibited as part oftournamen{play. The maximum 
entry fee to play in the tournament is $100, except the organization may add to the player 
entry fee to defray the cost of the license fee, as long as the total additional amount 
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collected from all players does not exceed $200. Only one entry fee is permitted per 
person. A tournament must be completed within 48 hours. Other 'games of chance are 
prohibited, except for lucky seven or similar sealed tickets. 
Sec. 2. 17 MRS A §333-A, sub-§S, as amended by PL 2007, c. 610, §3, is further 
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amendeQ to read: 
5. 
Proceeds. 
Seventy five percent No less than 75% of the entry fees under 
subsecti'on 4 must be paid as prizes to the winners of the tournament. 
SUMMARY 
Current law limits to 100 the number of players allowed to participate in a 
tournament game such as Texas Hold 'em. This bill eliminates the limit of 100 players 
and instead provides that the number of players may not exceed the legal maximum 
allowable occupancy for that ven'ue. 
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In addition, current law requires that 75% of the entry fees be paid as prizes to the 
winners of the tournament. This bill instead provides that no less than 75% of the entry 
fees be paid to the winners. 
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An Act To Base the Excise Tax on Vehicles on a Percentage of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0195
Committee Amendment CA_A_H592 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 160, L.D. 195, Bill, "An Act To Base 
the Excise Tax on Vehicles on a Percentage of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail 
Price" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the last line (page I, line 33 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "2009." and inse11ing the following: '2010.' 
Amend the bill by inse11ing after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Municipal Excise Tax Reimbursement Fund 0871 
Initiative: Deallocates funds by changing the method by which municipalities are 
reimbursed through the Municipal Excise Tax Reimbursement Fund. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
2010-11 
($126,405) 
($126,405) 
This amendment is the minority rep0l1. This amendment changes the application date 
from October ), 2009 to October I, 2010. The amendment also adds an appropriations 
and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/21/10 Mac:.. 
LD 195 
LR 286(02) 
An Act To Base the Excise Tax on Vehicles on a Percentage of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail 
Price 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/AHocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2010-11 
$31,714 
($126,405) 
($126,405) 
($31,714) 
$126,405 
($107,237) 
Projections 
2011-12 
$31,714 
($126,405) 
($126,405) 
($31,714) 
$126,405 
($139,408) 
Projections 
2012-13 
$31,714 
($126,405) 
($126,405) 
($31,714) 
$126,405 
($181,231 ) 
This bill proposes to reduce excise tax payments paid on motor vehicles to 90% of the manufacturer's suggested retail 
price. It will result in a decrease in General Fund revenue of $31,714 beginning in fiscal year 2010-1 1 related to 
excise tax paid by out of state residents. It will also allow an Other Special Revenue Funds deallocation to the 
Secretary of State of $126,405 beginning in fiscal year 2010-11 since reimbursement to municipalities through the 
Municipal Excise Tax Reimbursement Fund will be decreased. Under current statute, the amount remaining in this 
Fund at the end of the year is transferred to the Highway Fund. Since payments deposited into the Municipal Excise 
Tax Reimbursement Fund through the International Registration Plan will not change under this legislation, but the 
reimbursement to municipalities will decrease, the amount transferred to the Highway Fund will increase Highway 
Fund revenues by $126,405 beginning in fiscal year 2010-11. This bill will reduce motor vehicle excise tax revenues 
by 10% for unorganized territories and municipalities. 
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