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Resolve, To Further Regulate the Use of Tanning Booths by Minors
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0395
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H519 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,..(I" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 137, 
L.D. 395, "Resolve, To Further Regulate the Use of Tanning Booths by Minors" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 
to 23 in amendment) and all of the emergency clause (page 2, lines 22 and 23 in 
amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment remov~s-tlje emergencY'p'~2mble and the emergency clause. 
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Resolve, To Further Regulate the Use of Tanning Booths by Minors
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0395
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MARRACHE

Legislative Document 
No. 395 
S.P.137 
In Senate, February 5, 2009 
Resolve, To Further Regulate the Use of Tanning Booths by Minors 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Sec. 1. Amend rules for use of tanning equipment. Resolved: That the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall amend the rules adopted by the 
department for the operation of tanning devices to clarify that a minor must have the 
written consent form signed by the parent or legal guardian in the presence of the 
operator and the parent or legal guardian must be present for the initial use of the device. 
The department shall also require that a licensed physician must authorize the use of a 
tanning device for a minor. The department shall further amend those rules to establish 
that the written consent of the parent or legal guardian is valid for only 12 visits and that a 
minor may not use a tanning device more than once per week unless authorized in writing 
by a licensed physician; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Routine technical rules. Resolved: That rules adopted pursuant to this 
resolve are routine teclmical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend the rules 
adopted by the department concerning tanning devices and minors to require that a parent 
or legal guardian must sign a consent form in the presence of the tanning device operator 
and must be present for the initial visit. It also requires that the consent form is only valid 
for 12 visits. It also requires a licensed physician to authorize that a minor may use a 
tanning device and requires a licensed physician to authorize more than one visit per 
week by a minor. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0397
Committee Amendment CA_A_S270 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 139, L.D. 397, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Bottle Redemption and To Establish the Department of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources as the Agent in the State for the Purposes of 
Bottle Redemption" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Bottle Redemption' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the 6th line (page 1, line 9 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "2004 and" the following: " except for reverse vending 
machines as defined by section 1862, subsection 12-E,' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph B in the 6th line (page 1, line 20 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "2004 and" the following: " except for reverse vending 
machines as defined by section 1862, subsection 12-E,' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 (page 1, lines 24 to 36 in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It provides an exception for 
reverse vending machines from the 1 ¢ increase of the handling fee for beverage 
containers proposed in the bill. It also removes the provision of bill that would have 
established the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources as the agent of the 
State for purposes of bottle redemption. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0397
Committee Amendment CA_B_S271 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "6,, to S.P. 139, L.D. 397, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Bottle Redemption and To Establ ish the Department of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources as the Agent in the State for the Purposes of 
Bottle Redemption" . 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Bottle Redemption' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the 6th line (page 1, line 9 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "4 1/2¢" and inserting the following: '1f' 
. Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph B in the 6th line (page 1, line 20 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "4 1I2¢" and inserting the following: '1f' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 (page 1, lines 24 to 36 in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. It increases the handling fee 
for beverage containers by 1I2¢,instead of 1 ¢ as proposed in the bill. It also removes the 
provision of the bill that would have established the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources as the agent of the State for purposes of bottle redemption. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase Child Support Collections
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0399
Committee Amendment CA_A_S121 (Senate)
Committee: Judiciary may submit legislation based on the report

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 141, L.D. 399, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Child Support Collections" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Establish a Working Group To Increase Child Support Collections' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Working group to increase child support collections. Resolved: 
That the Department of Health and Human Services, office of integrated access and 
support, division of support enforcement and recovery shall convene a working group of 
interested parties to establish a process to collect child support debts through a gambling 
payment intercept. The division shall submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Judiciary no later than January 15, 2010 containing the recommendations, including 
proposed legislation, of the working group. The report must include a discussion of the 
feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the proposed process, the administrative burden that 
may be placed on gambling licensees and gambling facilities and any other issues. The 
Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary may submit legislation to the 124th Legislature in 
2010 based on the report.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the bill into a resolve. It requires the Department of Health 
and Human Services, office of integrated access and support, division of support 
enforcement and recovery to convene a working group to develop a process to collect 
child support debts through a gambling payment intercept. The division must submit a 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 141, L.D. 399 
report including the working group's recommendations by January 15, 2010. The Joint 
Standing Committee on Judiciary may submit legislation based on the report. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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An Act To Increase Child Support Collections 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
, Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to convene a working group to increase child 
support collections can be absorbed by the department utilizing existing blldgeted resollrces. 
LR0367(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission To Study Long-term Home-based and Community-based Care
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0400
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S343 (Senate)

SENATE .AMENDMENT" /J", to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 142, 
L.D. 400, Bill, "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon 
Commission To Study Long-term Home-based and Community-based Care" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 6 and 7 and inserting the 
following: 
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'Sec. 6. Aging and Disability Resource Centers. As resources permit, the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall work with the 5 area agencies on aging 
to identifY and seek federal or other appropriate funding sources to provide services on a 
statewide basis through the Aging and Disability Resource Centers.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the appropriations and allocations section and requires the 
Department of Health· and Human Services, as resources permit, to work with the 5 area 
agencies on aging to identifY funding to provide services on a statewide basis. 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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LD400 
LR 569(08) 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations oftbe Blue Ribbon Commission To Study Long-term 
Home-based and Community-based Care 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "If, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Diamond of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
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($800,000) 
($800,000) 
($800,000) 
($800,000), 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($800,000) 
($800,000) 
($800,000) 
($800,000) 
The amendment requires the Department of Health and Human Services, as resources permit, to work with the area 
agencies on aging to identify federal or other appropriate funding to provide services through the aging and disability 
resource centers. The amendment also removes the appropriations for aging and disability resources centers and for 
the priority social services program that provides reimbursement for the costs of volunteers for the delivery of meals 
and medical rides for consumers of long-term care services, leaving minor costs to be absorbed through existing 
budgeted resources. The fiscal note reflects the incremental fiscal impact of the amendment. 
LR0569(08) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act Creating a Probationary Period for County Corrections Officials
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0401
Committee Amendment CA_A_H81 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §501

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 297, L.D. 401, Bill, "An Act Creating 
a Probationary Period for County Corrections Officials" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inselting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §501, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Probationary period for corrections officials. Beginning October 1, 2009, a 
person who is hired as jailer, master, keeper or a subordinate assistant or employee under 
section 1501 must complete an employment probationary period that lasts for one year.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the probationary period for county corrections officials 
from at least one year after completion of basic corrections training at the Maine Criminal 
Justice Academy to one year from the date of hire. The probationary period would go 
into effect for all new hires after October 1,2009. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Creating a Probationary Period for County Corrections . Officials
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0401
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MAGNAN, DAVIS, BLODGETT, GILBERT, HASKELL, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §501

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOt~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 401 
H.P.297 
House of Representatives, Febmary 9,2009 
An Act Creating a Probationary Period for County Corrections 
. Officials 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative MAGNAN of Stockton Springs. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Cumberland and 
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Representatives: BLODGETT of Augusta, GILBERT of Jay, HASKELL of Portland, Senator: 
GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §501,sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Probationary period for corrections officials. A person who has been hired 
as jailer, master, keeper or a subordinate assistant or employee under section 1501 must 
complete an employment probationary period that lasts for at least one year after 
completion of the basic corrections training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy or 
the date the State Board of Corrections waives the basic training requirement pursuant to 
Title 25, section 2804-D. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §501, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2001, c. 349, §5, is further 
amended to read: 
3. Dismissal, suspension, discipline. Following a reasonable probationary period 
consistent with the provisions of subsection 2-A and section 2701, a county officer or 
department head may dismiss, suspend or otherwise discipline a department employee 
only for cause, except as provided in paragraph A. Cause for dismissal, suspension or 
disciplinary action must be a just, reasonable, appropriate and substantial reason for the 
action taken that relates to or affects the ability, performance of duties, authority or 
actions of the employee or the public's rights or interests. 
A. 
An employee may be dismissed by a county officer or department head only for 
cause and only with the prior approval of the county commissioners or personnel 
board, except that county employees may be laid off or dismissed, with the approval 
of the county commissioners or personnel board, to meet the requirements of budget 
reductions or governmental reorganization. 
B. 
In every case of suspension or disciplinary action other than dismissal, at the 
employee's request, the county commissioners or personnel board shall investigate 
the circumstances and fairness of the action and, if they find the charges unwarranted,' 
shall order the employee's reinstatement to the employee's former position with no 
loss of pay, rights or benefits resulting from the suspension or disciplinary action. 
SUMMARY 
This bill r,equires county corrections officials to serve a one-year period of probation 
after completion of the basic corrections training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. 
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An Act To Maintain and Improve ATV Trail Access
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0402
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WHEELER, BRYANT, BRIGGS, HARLOW, BOWMAN, GERZOFSKY, JACKSON

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr-,J"-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 402 
H.P.298 
House of Representatives, February 9,2009 
An Act To Maintain and Improve ATV Trail Access 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative WHEELER of Kittery. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, BRYANT ofWindhal11, CLARK. of Millinocket, 
HARLOW of Portland, Senators: BOWMAN of York, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, 
JACKSON of Aroostook. 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208: 
This bill proposes to amend the current law to improve all-terrain vehicle trail access 
through landowner relations education for landowners and users. The bill may also 
include a small increase of registration fees to support this educational program. 
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An Act To Reevaluate the Scope of Coverage for the Childless Adult Waiver Program
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0405
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MILLS

Legislative Document 
No. 405 
S.P. 149 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
An Act To Reevaluate the Scope of Coverage for the Childless Adult 
Waiver Program 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MILLS of Somerset. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
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Initiative: Provides funds for the Department of Health and Human Services to contract 
for an independent survey of MaineCare members emolled in the childless adult waiver 
program. The survey will be developed in cooperation with the Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services to obtain a longitudinal profile of the health, employment and 
socioeconomic status of the waiver population, to develop an improved suite of benefits 
to better serve a greater number of people at reduced cost and to find efficiencies that will 
enable the State to better deploy its resources for improving the health and welfare of 
those whose incomes are below 100% of the federal poverty level. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$150,000 
$150,000 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
This bill provides a one-time appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 for the 
Department of Health and Human Services to contract for an independent survey of 
members emolled in the MaineCare childless adult waiver program. 
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An Act To Promote Property Tax Relief for Maine's Senior Citizens
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0404
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SHAW, DIAMOND, AUSTIN, BRIGGS, CLARK, GILES, HUNT, KNIGHT, SARTY, WELSH
Amends: 36 MRSA §6201

Legislative Document 
No; 404 
H.P.300 
House of Representatives, February 9,2009 
An Act To Promote Property Tax Relief for Maine's Senior Citizens 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BRIGGS of Mexico, CLARK of Millinocket, GILES of 
Belfast, HUNT of Buxton, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, SARTY of Denmark, WELSH of 
Rockport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §6201, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 516, §§3 and 6, is 
amended to read: 
7. Household income. "Household income" For households in which all members 
are 65 years of age or older, "household income" means the total federal adjusted gross 
income of all persons of the household. For all other households, "household income" 
means all income received by all persons of a household in a calendar year while 
members of the household. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that income eligibility for benefits under the Circuitbreaker 
Program for households in which all members are 65 years of age or older must be 
determined using federal adjusted gross income rather than the definition of income that 
will continue to apply to other households. 
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An Act To Allow a Retailer To Offer To Pay Sales Tax on Items and Services Sold by That Retailer
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0406
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: COURTNEY, TUTTLE, NASS, CHASE
Amends: 36 MRSA §1761

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Legislative Document 
No. 406 
S.P. 150 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
An Act To Allow a Retailer To Offer To Pay Sales Tax on Items and 
Services Sold by That Retailer 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford and 
Senator: NASS of York, Representative: CHASE of Wells. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1761, as amended by PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §221, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the law that prohibits a retailer from advertising or offering to 
payor refund to a consumer the tax imposed on the sale of goods and services. 
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Resolve, To Change the Uses for Funds for Conservation Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0407
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, SHERMAN, SMITH, BEAULIEU, FOSSEL

Legislative Document 
No. 407 
S.P. 151 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
Resolve, To Change the Uses for Funds for Conservation Programs 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: SHERMAN of Aroostook, SMITH of Piscataquis, Representatives: 
BEAULIEU of Auburn, FOSSEL of Alna. 
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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, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to be in effect for the current heating season; 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. 
Public Utilities Commission to amend rules governing 
conservation programs. Resolved: That the Public Utilities Commission shall 
--amend its rules governing conservation programs-to provide funding to promote the 
use of more efficient furnaces by low-income residents. Rulemaking undertaken 
pursuant to this resolve is routine technical rulemaking as described in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Public Utilities Commission to amend its rules governing 
conservation programs to provide funding to promote the .. l;lse of more efficient 
furnaces by low-income residents. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0407
Committee Amendment CA_A_S39 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 151,L.D. 407, "Resolve, To Change 
the Uses for Funds for Conservation Programs" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Identify Funding Available To Promote the'Use of Energy-efficient 
Furnaces' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 9 to 14 in L.D.) and' 
iriserting the following: 
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Public Utilities Commission to identify funding available to 
promote the use of energy-efficient furnaces. Resolved: That the Public Utilities 
Commission shall identify funding sources available to the State. and strategies to use 
such funding to promote the use of energy-efficient furnaces, particularly among low-
income residents.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve, which directed the Public Utilities Commission 
to amend its rules governing conservation programs. The amendment directs the Public 
Utilities Commission to identify funding sources available to the State and strategies to 
use such funding to promote the use of energy-efficient furnaces, particularly among low-
income residents. 
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Minor cost increase - General Fund 
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more efficient furnaces by low-income residents can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Improve Maine's Ethics Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0410
Committee Amendment CA_A_S172 (Senate)
Amends: 1 MRSA §1015

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 154, L.D. 410, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Maine's Ethics Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 2 to 19 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §1015, sub-§3, ~-1 is enacted to read: 
B-1 .. A member of the Legislature who is employed by a nonprofit corporation may 
not intentionally solicit or accept a charitable donation from a lobbyist or lobbyist 
associate on behalf of the Legislator's employer during any period of time in which 
the Legislature is convened before final adjournment.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, replaces the bill. The amendment 
limits the prohibition on Legislators' soliciting or accepting donations or contributions on 
behalf of their employers to Legislators who are employed by nonprofit corporations. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify the Term of a Retail Tobacco License
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0408
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, RECTOR, SULLIVAN, BEAULIEU, BICKFORD, FOSSEL, GILES, PRESCOTT

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Legislative Document 
No. 408 
S.P.152 
In Senate, February 10.2009 
An Act To Clarify the Term of a Retail Tobacco License 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Senator RECTOR of Knox and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, BICKFORD of 
Auburn, FOSSEL of Alna, GILES of Belfast, PRESCOTT of Topsham. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MR.SA §1552, sUb-§2, as amended by PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. CC, § 1, 
is further amended to read: 
2. Term of license. All retail tobacco licenses are valid for one year from the 
date of issuance unless suspended, revoked or not subject to the transfer under section 
1553. Licenses that have been suspended or revoked may be reinstated, as permitted 
by the District Court decision issued under subchapter 2, upon the receipt of an 
application for reinstatement and payment of all penalties and an application fee of 
$50. 
SUMMAR.Y 
Currently, rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services, 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention provide an expiration date of July 
29th of each year for retail tobacco licenses that are, under the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 22, section 1552, subsection 2, valid for one year. 
This bill clarifies that retail tobacco licenses are valid for one year from the date 
of issuance. 
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An Act To Improve Maine's Ethics Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0410
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, VALENTINO, HASTINGS, MARRACHE, BICKFORD, CEBRA, FOSSEL, GIFFORD, ROBINSON
Amends: 1 MRSA §1015

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Legislative Document 
No. 410 
S.P. 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
An Act To Improve Maine's Ethics Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative VALENTINO of Saco and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: HASTINGS of Oxford, MARRACHE of Kennebec, Representatives: BICKFORD of 
Auburn, CEBRA of Naples, CRA Y of Palmyra, FOSSEL of Alna, GIFFORD of Lincoln, 
ROBINSON of Raymond. 
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" . Bt! it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
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further amended to read: 
B. The Governor, a member of the Legislature or any constitutional officer or the 
staff or agent of the Governor, a member of the Legislature or any constitutional 
officer may not intentionally solicit or accept a contribution from a lobbyist, lobbyist 
associate or employer during any period oftime in which the Legislature is convened 
before final adjournment, except for a qualifying contribution as defined under Title 
21-A, section 1122, subsection 7. A lobbyist, lobbyist associate or employer may not 
intentionally give, offer or promise a contribution, other than a qualifying 
contribution, to the Governor, a member of the Legislature or any constitutional 
officer or the staff or agent of the Governor, a member of the Legislature or any 
constitutional officer during any time in which the Legislature is convened before 
final adjournment. A member of the Legislature may not intentionally solicit or 
accept a contribution from a lobbyist, lobbyist associate or employer on behalf of the 
Legislator's employer during any period of time in which the Legislature is convened 
before [mal adjournment. These prohibitions apply to direct and indirect solicitation, 
acceptance, giving, offering and promising, whether through a political action 
committee, political committee, political party or otherwise. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits Legislators from soliciting donations or contributions from 
lobbyists on behalf of the Legislator's erriployer. 
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An Act To Increase Leaves of Absence for State Employees and Officials Who Are Members of the National Guard or ReseJl"Ves of the United States Armed Forces
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0409
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: COURTNEY, ALFOND, PLOWMAN, FITTS
Amends: 8 MRSA §342

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-FIRST REGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 409 
S.P. 153 
In Senate, February 10,2009 
An Act To Increase Leaves of Absence for State Employees and 
Officials Who Are Members of the National Guard or ReseJl"Ves of 
the United States Armed Forces 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, 
Representative: FITTS of Pittsfield. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 37-8 MRSA §342, sub-§5, «fiB, as amended by PL 2003, c. 583, §7, 
is further amended to read: 
B. 
All officials and employees of the State who are members of the National 
Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces must have a leave of 
absence not to exceed ++ 30 work days each calendar year from their respective 
duties, without loss of payor time, when performing military duty and without 
loss of time or leave for all other military duty, during which the members are so 
engaged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases from 17 work days per year to 30 work days per year the paid 
leave of absence that must be given to officials and employees of the State who are 
members of the National Guard or Reserves of the United States Armed Forces while 
those officials or employees are performing military duty. 
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An Act To Clarity Land Use Regulation in Unorganized and Deorganized Townships
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0413
Committee Amendment CA_A_H383 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 301, L.D. 413, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarity Land Use Regulation in Unorganized and Deorganized Townships" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of the indented paragraph (page 1, lines 
to 13 in L.D.) and insertfng the following: 
'In addition, the The Legislature declares it to be in the public interest, for the public 
benefit and~ for the good order of the people of this State and for the benefit of the 
property owners and residents of the unorganized and deorganized townships of the State, 
to encourage the well planned well-planned and '.veil managed well-managed multiple 
use of land and resources and. The Legislature acknowledges the importance of these 
areas in the continued vitality of the State and to local economies. 
Finally, the 
Legislature desires to encourage the appropriate use of these lands by the residents of 
Maine and visitors, in pursuit of outdoor recreation activities, including, but not limited 
to, hunting, fishing, boating, hiking andicamping.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the proposed language specific to supporting and 
promoting forest management and agricultural activities. It retains language in the bill 
that references the benefit of the property owners and residents of land within the 
jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Redemption Fee on Sorting and Handling
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0411
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SMITH, GOODALL, ROSEN, SULLIVAN
Amends: 32 MRSA §1866

Legislative Document 
No. 411 
S.P.155 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
An Act To Increase the Redemption Fee on Sorting and Handling 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: GOODALL of Sagadahoc, ROSEN of Hancock, SULLIVAN of 
York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
:', ;,>,Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1866, sub-§4, ~A, as amended by PL 2003, c, 499, §6, is 
, further amended to read: 
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In addition to the payment of the refund value, the initiator of the deposit under 
section 1863-A, subsections 1, 2 and 4 shall reimburse the dealer or local redemption 
center for the cost of handling beverage containers subject to section 1863-A, in an 
amount that equals at least ~ 
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the initiator before Maroh 1, 2004 and at least 3 1/2¢ for oontainers pioked up on or 
after Maroh 1, 2004, The initiator of the deposit may reimburse the dealer or local 
redemption center directly ot indirectly through a party with which it has entered into 
a commingling agreement. 
Sec. 2. 32 MRS A §1866, sub-§4, ,s, as corrected by RR 2003, c. 1, §34, is 
amended to read: 
B. 
In addition to the payment of the refund value, the initiator of the deposit under 
section 1863-A, subsection 3 shall reimburse the dealer or local redemption center for 
the cost of handling beverage containers subject to section 1863-A in an amount that 
equals at least ~ 
~ per returned container for containers picked up by the initiator 
before Maroh 1, 2004 and at least 3 1/2¢ for oontainers pioked up on or after Maroh 1, 
WM. The initiator of the deposit may reimburse the dealer or local redemption 
center directly or indirectly through a contracted agent or through a party with which 
it has entered into a commingling agreement. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the reimbursement to dealers or local redemption centers from 3 ¢ 
and 3 1I2¢ to 5¢ per returned container. 
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An Act To Clarify Land Use Regulation in Unorganized and Deorganized Townships
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0413
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CLARK, SHERMAN, DAVIS, GIFFORD, MARTIN, PIEH, NUTTING, SMITH
Amends: 12 MRSA §681

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Legislative Document 
No. 413 
H.P.301 
House of Representatives, Febmary 10,2009 
An Act To Clarify Land Use Regulation in Unorganized and 
Deorganized Townships 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: DAVIS of Sangerville, GIFFORD of Lincoln, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, PIEH 
of Bremen, Senators: NUTTING of Androscoggin, SMITH of Piscataquis. 
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B~ it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §681, 2nd 'iI, as amended by PL 1973, c. 569, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
In addition, the The Legislature declares it to be in the public interest, for the public 
benefit and for the good order of the people of tins benefit of the property owners and 
residents of the unorganized and deorganized townships of the State, to encourage the 
well planned well-planned and well managed well-managed multiple use of land and 
resources and. 
The Legislature acknowledges the importance of these areas to the 
continued vitality of the State and to local economies by supporting and promoting forest 
management and agricultural activities. Finally, the Legislature desires to encourage the 
appropriate use of these lands by the residents of Maine and visitors, in pursuit of outdoor 
recreation activities, including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and 
camping. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the purpose of land use regulation in the unorganized and 
deorganized townships of the State by confirming that such regulation is for the benefit of 
property owners and residents of these areas as well as for the public benefit. The bill 
also provides that the Legislature acknowledges that these areas are important to the 
continued vitality of the State and to local economies by promoting forest management 
and agricultural activities. 
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An Act To Provide Funding to the ElderCare Network
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0416
Committee Amendment CA_A_H56 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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HEALTH AND HUM~ SERVICES 
L.D.416 
(Filing No. H-5(0 ) 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of the House. 
1241'H LEGISLATURE 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 304, L.D. 416, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Funding to the ElderCare Network" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report and incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03111109 ?'dae 
124tb MAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD416 
LR22(02) 
An Act To Provide Funding to the ElderCare Network 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
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$0 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
This bill has no net General Fund impact in the 2010-2011 biennium. It includes a one-time General Fund 
appropriation of $250,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 for the Department of Health and Human Services for the Eldercare 
Network. It also provides a one-time General Fund deappropriation of $250,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 from the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services from a statewide reduction in out-of- state travel. The additional 
costs to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to distribute the statewide savings to individual 
General Fund programs can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Facilitate the Development of Ocean Wind Power
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0418
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: CLARK, SULLIVAN, DAVIS, EBERLE, GIFFORD, PERCY, BLISS, SMITH

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 418 
H.P.306 
House of Representatives, Febmary 10, 2009 
An Act To Facilitate the Development of Ocean Wind Power 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DAVIS of Sangerville, EBERLE of South Portland, GIFFORD of Lincoln, 
PERCY of Phippsburg, Senators: BLISS of Cumberland, SMITH of Piscataquis. 
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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. 
EXlECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 
Planning Office 0082 
Initiative: Appropriates funds to be provided to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute to 
organize meetings of marine stakeholders along the coast of the State regarding the 
development of ocean wind energy. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$200,000 
$200,000 
2010-11 
$200,000 
$200,000 
This bill includes an appropriation of $200,000 to the Executive Department, State 
Planning Office in fiscal years 2009-10 and 2010-11 to provide funds to the Gulf of 
Maine Research Institute to organize meetings of marine stakeholders along the coast of 
the State regarding the development of ocean wind energy. 
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An Act To Amend Certain Laws Related to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Division of Quality Assurance and Regulation
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0420
Committee Amendment CA_A_H224 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Pc" to H.P. 308, L.D. 420, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend Certain Laws Related to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources, Division of Quality Assurance and Regulation" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in paragraph D in the first line (page 1, 
line 15 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "vehicles" the following: 'using vehicle 
tank meters and' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in paragraph E in the first line (page 1, 
line 20 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "vehicles" the following: 'using vehicle 
tank meters and' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in paragraph E in the last line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "operational" and inserting the following: 'in 
use throughout the year' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the first paragraph in the first line (page 1, line 27 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"an item is advertised for" and inserting the 
following: 'a package commodity or consumer commodity, as defined in Title 7, section 
523, subsection 3, is advertised for retail' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies the type of delivery vehicles that must be equipped with 
automatic temperature compensating meters and clarifies that the temperature 
compensators must be in use throughout the year. It also amends the bill to clarify that 
the display requirements for retail sale apply to packaged or consumer commodities. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Licensure Qualifications of Independent Practice Dental Hygienists
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0421
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SMITH, MILLS, JONES
Amends: 32 MRSA §1094-K

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Legislative Document 
No. 421 
H.P.309 
House of Representatives, Febmary 10, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Licensure Qualifications of 
Independent Practice Dental Hygienists 
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered plinted. 
Presented by Representative SMITH of Monmouth. 
Cosponsored by Senator MILLS of Somerset and 
Representative: JONES of Mount Vemon. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1094-K, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 620, Pt. B, § 1, is amended 
to read: 
§1094-K. Education and experience 
An applicant for licensure under this subchapter as an independent practice dental 
hygienist must: 
1. Bachelor's degree and 2,000 hours experience. Possess a bachelor's degree 
from a dental hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association 
Commission on Dental Accreditation, or its successor organization, and document one 
year or 2,000 work hours of clinical practice in a j3fWate dental practice during the 2 
vears orecedine: aoolication setting approved by the board; or 
2. Associate degree and 6,000 hours experience. Possess an associate degree from 
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a dental hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on 
Dental Accreditation, or its successor organization, and document 3 years or 6,000 work 
hours of clinical practice in a j3fWate dental practice during the 6 vears orecedine: 
aoolication setting approved by the board. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the experience requirements for licensure of independent practice 
dental hygienists. It makes the initial licensure requirements less stringent, which will 
broaden the pool of potential qualified applicants and potentially increase access to care 
for Maine citizens. 
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