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An Act To Strengthen the Penalties for Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0653
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: WRIGHT, EVES, WHEELER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2252, 29-A MRSA §2253

Legislative Document 
No. 653 
H.P.467 
House of Representatives, Febmary 19, 2009 
An Act To Strengthen the Penalties for Leaving the Scene of an 
Accident 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative WRIGHT of Berwick. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: EVES of North Berwick, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2252, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
4.. Violation. A person commits a Class :g ~ crime if that person fails to comply 
with this section. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §2252, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 670, §1, is 
amended to read: 
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Aggravated punishment category. Notwithstanding subsection 4, a person 
commits a Class G 12 crime if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly fails to 
comply with this section and the accident resulted in serious bodily injury, as defined in 
Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 23, or death. 
Sec.3. 29-A MRSA §2253, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
3. Violation.. A person commits a Class :g D crime if that person fails to comply 
with this section. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, a person who is involved in an accident and who fails to stop or 
leaves the scene of the accident commits a Class E crime for accidents involving damage 
to the vehicle, a Class D crime for accidents involving personal injury or death and a 
Class C crime if the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly leaves the scene of an 
accident involving serious bodily injury or death. This bill increases the penalty class for 
- each crime to a Class D, Class C and Class B crime, respectively. 
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Resolve, To Review Statutes, Rules and Policies Regarding Mental Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Other Cognitive and Developmental Disorders
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0654
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: WEBSTER, BRANNIGAN, CAMPBELL, EVES, JONES, PERRY, STRANG BURGESS, STUCKEY, MARRACHE

Legislative Document 
No. 654 
H.P. 468-
House of Representatives, February 19, 2009 
Resolve, To Review Statutes, Rules and Policies Regarding Mental 
Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Other 
Cognitive and Developmental Disorders 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland and 
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Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, EVES of North Berwick, JONES of Mount 
Vernon, PERRY of Calais, STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, STUCKEY of Portland, 
Senators: MARRACHE of Kennebec; MILLS of Somerset. 
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Sec. 1'. Review and report. Resolved: That the Department of Health and 
Human Services shall complete its work conducted pursuant to Resolves 2007, chapter 78 
regarding the review of laws, rules and policies regarding services, defmitions, 
limitations, "eligibility and levels of care for adults with mental retardation, pervasive 
developmental disorders and other·· cognitive and developmental disorders. The 
department shall complete its evaluation of the need for changes in law, rule or policy to 
ensure fairness and equity in the provision of ser.vices and evaluate the need for additional 
resources to meet previously unidentified needs. By January 15, 2010, the department 
shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health .and Human Services on its 
progress in the review and any recommended· changes in law. . The Joint Standing 
Committee on 'Health and Human Services is authorized to submit legislation related to 
recommendations of the working group to the Second Regular Session of the l24th 
. Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
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This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to complete 'its 
work conducted pursuaJ)t to Resolves 2007, chapter 78 regarding 'the review of laws, 
rules and policies regar9ing services, defmitions, limitations, eligibility and levels of care 
for adults with mental retardation, pervasive developmental disorders and other cognitive 
and developmental disorders and to report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and 
Human Services. 
It authorizes the committee to submit legislation .related to the 
recommendations of the working group to the Second Regular Session of the 124th 
LegislatUre. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Conduct a Study To Enhance Maine's Recreational Fishing Economy
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0655
Committee Amendment CA_A_H148 (House)
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to report out legislation based on the report required by the resolve

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "11 "to H.P. 469, L.D. 655, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Conduct a Study To Enhance Maine's 
Recreational Fishing Economy" 
Amend the resolve in section 5 in the last line (page 1, line 31 in L.D.) by inserting 
aft~r the following:' "2010." the following: 'That committee may report out legislation to 
the Second Regular Session of the 124th Legislature on matters relating to the report.' 
. SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife to report out legislation based on the report required by the resolve. 
FISCAL .\OTE REQU~ 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/15/09 frczc:.. 
LD655 
LR 877(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife To Conduct a Study To Enhance 
Maine's RecreationallFishing Economy 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
. Potential current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Potential curren~ biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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This legislation allows the Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife to accept grants and donations to contract witi' 
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outside experts to conduct a study of Maine's recreational fishing economy. It also states that the study is not requireo-
to be done if adequate funding is not secured. 
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An Act To Allow the Award of Court Costs or Attorney's Fees in Protection from Harassment Actions
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0657
Committee Amendment CA_A_H336 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT·A "to H.P. 471, L.D. 657, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
the Award of Court Costs or Attorney's Fees in Protection from Harassment Actions" 
Amend the bill in section I by striking out all of subsection I-A (page 1, lines 3 and 4 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'I-A. Judgment against plaintiff. If a judgment is entered against the plaintiff and 
the court finds that the complaint is frivolous, the court may order the plaintiff to pay 
court costs, reasonable attorney's fees or both.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that, in a protection from harassment action, if a judgment 
is entered against the plaintiff and the court finds that the plaintiffs complaint is 
frivolous, the court has discretion to award reasonable attorney's fees and court costs to 
the defendant, to be paid by the plaintiff. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Members of the Armed Forces Who Are Not Residents but Own Property in this State To Obtain Resident Hunting and Fishing Licenses or Permits
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0656
Committee Amendment CA_A_H195 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 470, L.D. 656, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Members of the Armed Forces Who Are Not Residents but Own Property in this State To 
Obtain Resident Hunting and Fishing Licenses or Permits" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LR 836(02) 
An Act To Allow Members of the Armed Forces Who Are Not Residents but Own Property in this 
State To Obtain Resident Hunting and Fishing Licenses or Permits 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~,, 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Allowing a member of the United States Armed Forces who is not a resident of the state but owns property to 
purchase resident fishing, hunting, and combination fishing and hunting licenses or permits will result in a reduction 
of General Fund revenue. Since it is unknown how many such members there may be, it is not possible to determine 
the amount of the reduction. 
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An Act To Allow Members of the Armed Forces Who Are Not Residents but Own Property in this State To Obtain Resident Hunting and Fishing Licenses or Permits . . Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0656
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CLARK, CEBRA, DAVIS, EBERLE, SARTY, SHAW, JACKSON
Amends: 12 MRSA §10752

Legislative Document 
No. 656 
H.P.470 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2009 
An Act To Allow Members of the Armed Forces Who Are Not 
Residents but Own Property in this State To Obtain Resident 
Hunting and Fishing Licenses or Permits 
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. Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, DAVIS of Sangerville, EBERLE of 
South POliland, SARTY of Denmark,SHAW of Standish, Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10752, sulb-§7 is enacted to re~,d: 
7. Nonresident member of United States Armed Forces. A member of the Armed 
Forces of the United States who is not a resident of the State but who owns property in. 
the State is eligible for a resident fishing, hunting or combination fishing and hunting 
license or permit.· 
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SUMMARY 
This bill allows a member of the United States Armed Forces who is not a resident of 
the State but who owns property in the State to purchase a resident fishing, hunting or 
. combination .fishing and hunting license or permit. 
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An Act To Allow the Award of Court Costs or Attorney's Fees in .Protection from Harassment Actions
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0657
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CLEARY, CONNOR, CROCKETT, EATON, MITCHELL, PILON, PRIEST, SCHATZ
Amends: 5 MRSA §4655

FIRST REGULARSESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 657 
H.P.471 
House of Representatives, Febm;;try 19,2009 
An Act To Allow the Award of Court Costs or Attorney's Fees in 
.Protection from Harassment Actions 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CLEARY of Houlton. (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CONNOR of Kennebmik, CROCKETT of Bethel, EATON 
of Sullivan, MITCHELL of the Penobscot Nation, PILON of Saco, PRIEST of Brunswick, 
SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §4655, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
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I-A. Dismissal. If a: complaint is dIsmissed, the court may order the plaintiff to'pay 
court costs or reasonable attorney's fees. 
SUMMARY 
[his bill authorizes the court to award court costs or reasonable attorneyis fees to the 
defendant in protection from harassment actions if the complaint is dismissed. 
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An Act To Remove the Sales Tax on Watercraft
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0659
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PILON, PERRY, CONNOR, FLEMINGS, LANGLEY, PINGREE, SCHATZ, WATSON, DAMON
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 659 
H.P.473 
House of Representatives, February 19,2009 
An Act To Remove the Sales Tax on Watercraft 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PILON of Saco. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CONNOR of Kennebunk, FLEMINGS of Bar Harbor, LANGLEY of 
Ellsworth, Speaker PINGREE of North Haven, PlOTT! of Unity, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, 
WATSON of Bath, Senator: DAMON of Hancock. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe St!ite of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§25, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §39, is 
further amended to read: 
425. Watercraft. Sales of watercraft to a person that is not a resident of this State, 
when the watercraft is intended to be sailed or transported outside the State immediately 
upon delivery by the seller; sales to a person that is not a resident of this State, under 
contracts contract for the construction of a watercraft intended to be sailed or transported 
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outside the State immediately upon delivery by the seller, of materials to be incorporated 
in the watercraft; and sales to a person that is not a resident of this State for the repair, 
alteration, refitting, reconstruction, overhaul or restoration of a watercraft intended to be 
sailed or. transported outside the State immediately upon' delivery by the seller, of' 
materials to be incorporated in the watercraft. Unless the v;atercraft is present in the 
State, for a purpose other than temporary storage, for more than 30 days during the 12 
month period follo'i'ling its date of purchase or is registered in Maine v/ithout also being 
registered in another state or docUmented with a location in this State. within 12 months 
Afthe "(lAte AfnHmhm:e. the nllrchm:er iR ElJ[smnt from the liRS tax. 
SUMMARY 
Current law exempts from tax the sale of watercraft, the sale of materials for 
watercraft construction and the sale of materials for watercraft repair, alteration, refitting, 
reconstruction, overhaul and restoration only if the sale is made to a nonresident and the 
watercraft is intended to be transported "Outside the State. This bill amends the law to 
extend the sales tax exemption to all persons and without regard to whether the watercraft 
. will remain in the State. 
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An Act To Remove the Sales Tax on Watercraft
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0659
Committee Amendment CA_A_H398 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f) " to H.P. 473, L.D. 659, Bill, "An Act To 
Remove the Sales Tax on Watercraft" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Remove the Sales Tax on Certain Watercraft' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§25, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §39, is 
further amended to read: 
25. Watercraft sold to nonresidents. Sales of watercraft to a person that is not a 
resident of this State, \",hen the \vatercraft is intended to be sailed or transported outside 
the State immediately upon delivery by the seller; sales to a person that is not a resident 
of this State, under contracts for the construction of a watercraft intended to be sailed or 
transported outside the State immediately upon delivery by the seller, of materials to be 
incorporated in the watercraft; and sales to a person that is not a resident of this State for 
the repair, alteration, refitting, reconstruction, overhaul or restoration of a watercraft 
intended to be sailed or transported outside the State immediately upon delivery by the 
se-J.ler,- of materials to be incorporated in the watercraft. Unless the watercraft is present 
in the State, for a purpose other than temporary storage, for more than 30 days during the 
month period follo\",ing its date of purchase or is registered in Maine ,,vithout also 
being registered in another state or documented with a location in this State, within 12 
months ofthe date of ourchase. the ourchaser is eKemDt from the use ta]L' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the sales tax exemption for watercraft and related materials 
sold to nonresidents to eliminate the requirement that the watercraft be removed from the 
State immediately upon delivery by the seller. 
FISCAL ;\OTE REQLlRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/20109 Mac.. 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
LD659 
LR 392(02) 
An Act To Remove the Sales Tax on Watercraft 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$362,309 
2010-11 
$527,936 
Projections 
2011-12 
$549,053 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($362,309) 
($19,471) 
($527,936) 
($28,372) 
($549,053) 
($29,507) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2012-13 
$571,016 
($571,016) 
($30,687) 
This bill includes an exemption from Maine sales tax for all Maine nonresident purchases of watercraft and any 
~aterial sold to construct, repair, alter, refit, reconstruct, overhaul or restore a watercraft. This exemption will reduce 
General Fund revenue by $362,309 in 2009-10 and $527,936 in 2010-11. This exemption will also reduce Local 
Government Fund revenue by $19,471 in 2009-10 and $28,372 in 2010-11. The additional costs to Maine Revenue 
Services associated with this sales tax exemption can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Remove the Sales Tax on Watercraft
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0659
Committee Amendment CA_B_H597 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,.;3" to H.P. 473, L.D. 659, Bill, "An Act To 
Remove the Sales Tax on Watercraft" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Remove the Sales Tax on Certain Watercraft' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section I and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§25, as amended by PL 2009, c. 361, § 18, IS 
further amended to read: 
25. Watercraft sold to nonresidents. Sales of watercraft to a person that is not a 
resident of this State, '""hen the watercraft is sailed or transported outside the State 'Nithin 
days of delivery by the seller; sales to a person that is not a resident of this State, under 
contracts contract for the construction of a watercraft that is sailed or transported outside 
the State \vithin 30 days of delivery by the seller, of materials to be incorporated in the 
watercraft; and sales to a person that is not a resident of this State, for the repair, 
alteration, refitting, reconstruction, overhaul or restoration of a watercraft that is sailed or 
transported outside the State ,,,,,ithin 30 days of delivery by the seller, of materials to be 
incorporated in the watercraft. Unless the watercraft is present in the State, for a purpose 
other than temporary storage, for more than 3 0 days during the 12 month period 
following its date of purchase or is registered in Maine without also being registered in 
another state or documented '''lith a location in this State, 'Nithin 12 months of the date of 
nurchAse. the nllrchAser is exomnt from tho IISO tAX.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the sales tax exemption for watercraft and related materials 
sold to nonresidents to eliminate the requirement that the watercraft be removed from the 
State immediately upon delivery by the seller. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 0\/2\/\0 Mac:.. 
LD659 
LR 392(04) 
An Act To Remove the Sales Tax on Watercraft 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "I::>" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$0 
2010-11 
$502,068 
Projections 
2011-12 
$549,632 
Projections 
2012-13 
$571,618 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
($502,068) 
($26,425) 
($549,632) 
($28,928) 
($571,618) 
($30,085) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill exempts from Maine sales tax all nonresident purchases of watercraft and any material sold to construct, 
repair, alter, refit, reconstruct, overhaul or restore a watercraft. This exemption will reduce General Fund revenue by 
$502,068 in 2010-11 and will reduce Local Government Fund revenue by $26,425 in 2010-11. Any additional costs to 
Maine Revenue Services associated with administering the exemption can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
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Resolve,To Provide Equitable Tolls on the Maine Turnpike
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0661
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHASE, GOOLEY, BROWNE, CEBRA, KNIGHT, MAZUREK, SA VIELLO, THOMAS, WEAVER, NASS

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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124th MAl E LEGISLATURE 
. FIRST REGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 661 
H.P.475 
HOlise of Representatives, Febmary 19, 2009 
Resolve,To Provide Equitable Tolls on the Maine Turnpike 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CHASE of Wells. 
Cosponsored by Senator GOOLEY of Franklin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND . 
Clerk 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CEBRA of Naples, KNIGHT of Livennore Falls, 
MAZUREK of Rockland, SA VIELLO of Wilton, THOMAS of Ripley, WEAVER of York, 
Senator: NASS of York . 
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Sec. L Equal cost per mile for commuter pass Ulsers. Resolved: That, 
beginning January 1, 2010, the Maine Turnpike Authority shall implement a method of 
toll collecting that levies a standard and equal cost per mile for the miles driven on the 
Maine Turnpike by drivers using a commliter pass, also known as an E-Z Pass. Failure to 
do so will result in the rollback of turnpike tolls to. the schedules used in fiscal year 
2007-08, which must remain in effect until such time as the Maine Turnpike Authority 
demonstrates to the joint standing; committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
transportation matters that the standard and equal cost per mile driven rate for drivers 
using a commuter pass has been implemented. 
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SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Maine Turnpike Authority, beginning January 1, 2010, to 
implement a method of toll collecting that levies a standard and equal cost per mile for 
. the miles driven on the Maine Turnpike by drivers using a commuter pass, also lmown as 
an E-Z Pass. Failure to do so will result in the rollback of turnpike tolls to the schedules 
used in fiscal year 2007-08, which must remain in eff~ct until such time as the Maine 
Turnpike Authority demonstrates to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over transportation matters that the standard and equal cost per mile 
driven rate for drivers using a commuter pass has been implemented. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0662
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SHAW

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 662 
H.P.476 
House of Representatives, Febmary 19,2009 
. An·Act To Phase Out the Distribution ofthe Disproportionate Tax 
Burden Fund under the State-municipal Revenue Sharing Program 
over a 5-year Period 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed . 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored bySenator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, CEBRA of Naples, CROCKETT ofBelhel, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, EATON of Sullivan, FOSSEL of Alna, HUNT of Buxton, MacDONALD of 
Boothbay, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, McKANE of Newcastle, NASS of Acton, PIEH of 
:Sremen, Speaker PINGREE of North Haven, PINKHAM of Lexington Township, 
ROBINSON of Raymond, SARTY of Denmark, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, THOMAS of Ripley, 
. TILTON of Harrington, WEAVER of York, Senators: BLISS of Cumberland, GOOLEY of 
Franklin, McCORMICK of Kennebec, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, TRAHAN of Lincoln, 
WESTON of Waldo. 
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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 gradually restore over a 5-year period the system of distributing 
state-municipal revenue sharing to the system that was in place prior to 2000 when the 
distribution system was bifurcated into the so-called "Rev I," Local Government Fund, 
and "Rev II,." Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund, systems. 
The bill would accomplish this restoration by reestablishing the pre-2000 Local 
Government Fund system. as the sole method of distributing state-municipal revenue 
sharing on and after fiscal year 2014-15. 
Beginning with fiscal year 2009-10, the bill would require the Treasurer of State to 
capture 20% of the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund and redistribute ,it through the 
Local Government Fund. The bill would require an additional 20% of the "Rev II" 
distribution to be similarly redistributed through the "Rev I" system during each 
subsequent fiscal year until fiscal year 2014-15, when the single distribution system 
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An Act To Clarify A Municipality's Authority To Pass Ordinances That Govern the Extraction of Groundwater .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0663
Committee: Nahlral Resources
Sponsors: SCHATZ, CASAVANT, BOWMAN, CAMPBELL
Amends: 22 MRSA §2660, 38 MRSA §480-C

FIRST REGULAR SESSIuN-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 663 
H.P.477 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2009 
. An Act To Clarify A Municipality's Authority To Pass Ordinances 
That Govern the Extraction of Groundwater 
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Reference to the Committee on Nahlral Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
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MILLICENT M.MacF ARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative CASAVANT of Biddeford, Senator BOWMAN ofY ork and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, CORNELL du HOUX ofBnmswick. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2660 .. A, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. 
Municioal ordinances. 
Nothing in this section limits the authority of a 
municipality to adopt an ordinance pursuant to Title 30-A, section 3013 regulating the 
extraction of groundwater within the municipality, even if the -requirements of the 
ordinarice are more stringent than the requirements ofthis section. 
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Sec. 2. 30-A MRS A §3013 is enacted to read: 
§3013. Ordinances relating to groundwater extraction 
1. ,Ordinances. In accordance with the provisions of this chapter, a municipality 
may adopt an ordinance that regulates the extraction of groundwater within the 
municipality to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the municipality 
and to protect the natural resources in the municipality. Nothing in Title 22 or Title 38 
limits the authority of a municipality to adopt an ordinance pursuant to this section, even 
if the requirements of the ordinance are more stringent than the requirements of Title 22 
or Title 38. 
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Enforcement. 
Ordinances adopted pursuant -to this section to regulate the 
extraction of goundwater may be enforced in accordance with the provisions of this 
chapter. 
Sec. 3. 38 MRSA §480-C, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 399, §11, IS 
amended to read: 
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Sigmficant groundwater well. 
A person may not perform or cause to be 
performed the establishment or operation of a significant groUndwater well without first 
obtaining a permit from the department. Nothing in this subsection limits the authority of 
a municipality to adopt an ordinance pursuant to Title 30·A, section 3013 regulating the 
extraction of groundwater within the municipality, even if the requirements· of the 
ordinance are more stringent than the requirements of this section. 
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This bill au~horizes municipalities to adopt ordinances regulating _ groundwater 
extraction and makes it clear that the laws regarding the transport of water and the 
establishinent of significant groundwater wells do not limit the authority of a municipality 
to adopt a groundwater extraction ordinance that is more stringent than state law. 
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An Act To Clarify When the Rental of a Car Is Exempt from Sales and Use Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0666
Committee Amendment CA_A_S77 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 240, L.D. 666, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
When the Rental of a Car Is Exempt from Sales and Use Tax" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/14/09 :%Pac 
LD666 
LR 745(02) 
An Act To Clarify When the Rental of a Car Is Exempt from Sales and Use Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ':A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
State Transit, Aviation and Rail 
Transportation Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$18,581 
($18,581) 
($1,019) 
$0 
2010-11 
$18,315 
($18,315) 
($1,514) 
($9,290) 
Projections 
2011-12 
$14,907 
($14,907) 
($1,575) 
($13,803) 
Projections 
2012-13 
$15,503 
($15,503) 
($1,638) 
($14,355) 
The bill provides a sales tax exemption for a vehicle rental provided to a customer by a new vehicle dealer directly or 
through a third party provider during a period of warranty work performed by the new vehicle dealer. The sales tax 
exemption will reduce General Fund revenue by $18,581 in FY 2009-10 and $18,315 in FY 2010-1 1, reduce Local 
Government Fund revenue by $1,019 in FY 2009-10 and $1,514 in FY 2010-11 and reduce State Transit, Aviation and 
Rail Fund (STAR) revenue by $9,290 in FY 2010-11. 
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An Act To Clarify When the Rental of a Car Is Exempt from Sales and Use 'fax
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0666
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 666· 
S.P. 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Clarify When the Rental of a Car Is Exempt from Sales 
and Use 'fax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN . 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
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21-A. Certain loaned vehicles. The use of a leaH:ef vehicle provided by.a new 
vehicle dealer, as defined in Title 29-A, section 851, subsection 9, for short-tenn use free 
of charge to a service customer pursuant to a manufacturer's or dealer's warranty either 
by supplying the vehicle directly to the service customer or by arranging for a 3rd-party 
provider of rental vehicles to supply the vehicle to the service customer under a rental 
agreement between the 3rd-party provider and the service customer. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that the sales tax exemption for the. use of a vehicle provided by a 
new vehicle dealer to a service customer on a short-tenn basis free of charge pursuant to a 
warranty applies when the vehicle is provided either by the dealer directly. or through a 
3rd-party rental agreement. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Disorderly Conduct . Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed. - Presented by Senator HOBBINS of York. 9rP:(Y~ JOY J. O'BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0668
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HOBBINS, PILON, VALENTINO
Amends: 17-A MRSA §501-A, 17-A MRSA §501-B

Legislatiye Document 
No. 668 
S.P.242 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Disorderly Conduct 
. Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
- Presented by Senator HOBBINS of York. 
9rP:(Y~ 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: PILON of Saco, VALENTINO of Saco. 
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§501-B. Disorderly conduct 
1. A person is guilty of disorderly conduct if: 
A. With intent to cause inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklesslY creating a 
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risk thereof, the person: 
(1) Engages in fighting or in violent, tumultuous or threatening behavior; 
(2) By offensive or disorderly conduct, annoys or interferes with another person; 
(3) Makes unreasonable noise; 
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Without lawful authority, disturbs any lawful assembly or meeting of 
persons; 
(5) Obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic; 
(6) Congregates with other personsiri a public place and refuses to comply with 
a reasonable request or order to disperse by a law enforcement officer; or 
(7) In a public place, uses abusive or obscene language. 
2. Disorderly conduct is a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
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provision defining disorderly conduct. 
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An Act To Enhance Safety on Maine's Bridges
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0665
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: NUTTING, KNIGHT

Legislative Document 
No. 665 
S,P, 239 
In Senate, Febniary 24, 2009 
An Act To Enhance Safety on Maine's Bridges 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
,Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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JOY J.O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives; CAREY of Lewiston, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls. 
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1. Loitering prohibited. A pedestrian may not loiter or remain, without right, on a 
bridge that has no sidewalk. 
2. Penaltie~. The penalties under this subsection apply to violations of this section. 
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fme of 
not less than $75 and not more than $100 may be adjudged. 
B. 
A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having 
violated this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $1 00 
and not more than $500 may be adjudged. 
C. 
A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having 
violated this section 2 or more times commits a civil violation for which a fine of not 
less than $500 and not more than $1,000 may be adjudged. 
. SUMMARY, 
This bill prohibits a pedestrian from loitering or remaining, without right, on a bridge 
that has no sidewalk. A person who violates the prohibition commits a civil violation for 
which a fine of not less than $75 and not more than $100 may be adjudged for the first 
violation, a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 maybe adjudged for a 2nd 
violation and a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 may be adjudged for a 
3rd or subsequent violation. This prohibition is modeled in part on a similar provision for 
railroad track and railroad bridge safety. 
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An Act Regarding the Purchase ofFish for Stocking Inland Waters
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0667
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAMON, BRYANT, CLARK, DAVIS
Amends: 12 MRSA §12462

FlRST REGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 667 
S.P.241 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act Regarding the Purchase ofFish for Stocking Inland Waters 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
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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. 
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§12462 .. Purchase of fish for stocking; private hatcheries 
If the commissioner decides to stock more fish than can be produced' by state-owned 
fiSh hatcheries in a given year, the commissioner shall purchase the additional fish from a 
privately owned fish hatchery. . 
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SUMMARY 
This bill provides that if the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife decides 
. to stock more fish than can be produced by state-owned fish hatcheries in a giveri year, 
the commissioner shall purchase the additional fish from a privately owned fish hatchery. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority To Find Efficiencies in the Maine Transportation System
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0664
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: COURTNEY

,FIRST REGULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 664 
S.P.238 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation and the Maine 
Turnpike Authority To Find Efficiencies in the Maine 
Transportation System 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Sec~ 1. Transportation efficiency study. Resolved: That the Department of 
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Transportation shall conduct a transp9rtation study, with assistance from the Maine 
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.. An analysis and report on the positive and negative aspects of consolidating the 
Maine Turnpike Authority with the Department of Transportation; 
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3. An analysis and report on the positive and negative aspects of privatization of the 
Maine Turnpike Authority; and 
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An analysis and report on the availability of new funding sources, such as 
GARVEE bonds through the Maine Municipal Bond Bank and federal grants; and be it 
further 
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Sec. 2. RecommeJmdatiolIAS aJmd reporting. Resolved: That the Department of 
Transportation shall submit its analysis and report along with its recommendations and 
suggested legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation by December 31, 
2009. 
The Joint Standing Committee on Transportation is authorized to submit' 
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legislation during the Second Regular Session of the 124th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a transportation 
study, with assistance from the Maine Turnpike Authority, that will review operations of 
the Maine Turnpike Authority and compare its costs with the costs of the Department of 
Transportation, report on the positive and negative aspects of consolidating the Maine 
Turnpike Authority with the Department of Transportation, report on the positive and 
negative aspects of privatization of the Maine Turnpike Authority and report on the 
availability of new funding sources, such as GARVEE bonds through the Maine 
Municipal Bond Bank and federal grants. This resolve directs the department to submit a 
report with suggested legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation. The 
joint standing committee is authorized to submit legislation to the Second Regular 
Session of the 124th Legislature. 
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An Act To Clarify an Employer's Ability To Collect the Overcompensation of Wages .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0669
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: JACKSON, TUTTLE, BARTLETT, CLARK

Legislative Document 
No. 669 
. S.P. 243 . 
In Senate, February 24,2009 
An Act To Clarify an Employer's Ability To Collect the 
Overcompensation of Wages 
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Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: BARTLETT of Cumberland, Representative: CLARK of Millinocket. 
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An Act To Make Health Insurance More Affordable
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0670
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: RECTOR, KRUGER, McCORMICK, RA YE, ROSEN, SULLIV AN, RICHARDSON, WEAVER

Legislative 'Document 
No. 670 
S.P.244 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Make Health Insurance More Affordable 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. ' 
Presented by Senator RECTOR of Knox. 
Cosponsored by Representative KRUGER of Thomaston and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: McCORMICK of Kennebec, RA YE of Washington, ROSEN of Hancock, 
SULLIV AN of York, Representatives: RICHARDSON of Warren, WEAVER of York. 
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AA. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2009, an amount equal to the 
net decrease in the depreciation deductions allowable under sections 167 and 168 of 
the Code that would have been applicable to that property had the 50% bonus 
depreciation deduction under Section 103 of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, 
Public Law 11 0-185 not been claimed with respect to such property for which an' 
addition was required under subsection 1, paragraph AA in a prior year. 
Upon the taxable disposition of property to which this paragraph applies, the amount 
of any gain or loss includable in federal adjusted' gross income must be adjusted for 
Maine income tax pUrposes by an amount equal to the difference between the 
addition modification for such property under subsection 1, paragraph AA and the 
subtraction modifications allowed pursuant to this paragraph. 
The total amount of subtraction claimed for property under this paragraph for all tax 
years may not exceed the addition modification under subsection 1, paragraph AA for 
the same property; iH1d 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §S122,sub-:§2,€flBB, as reallocated by RR 2007, c. 2, §24, is 
amended to read: 
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BB. The amount of pension benefits to the extent included in federal adjusted gross 
income under a military retirement plan as defmed in paragraph M that exceed the 
amount of military retirement plan pension benefits deducted under paragraph M and 
that are received by a person who practices as a licensed dentist in this State for an 
average of at least 20 hours per week during the tax year and who accepts patients 
who receive benefits under the. MaineCare program administered under Title 22, 
chapter 855",; and 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §S122, sub-§2, «nee is enacted to read: 
CC. To the extent not already excluded from federal adjusted gross income and not 
otherwise removed from Maine taxable income, an amount equal to the total 
premiUIh paid for health insurance for the taxable year for the taxpayer and the 
taxpayer's dependents. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an income tax deduction for health' insurance premiums not 
otherwise deducted for individual taxpayers and their dependents. 
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An Act To Exempt Clean Fuel Vehicles from Sallis Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0671
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: RECTOR
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752, 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
"No. 671 
S.P.245 
In Senate, February 24, 
An Act To Exempt Clean Fuel Vehicles from Sallis Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator RECTOR of Knox. " 
Cosponsored "by Representative ROBINSON of Raymond and 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAMON of Hancock, ROSEN of Hancock, TRAHAN of Lincoln, Representatives: 
CLEARY of Houlton, HARLOW of Portland, WALSH INNES of Yarmouth, MAZUREK of 
Rockland. 
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1-F. Clean fuel. "Clean fuel" means all products or energy sources used to propel 
motor vehicles, as dermed in Title 29-A, section 101, other than conventional gasoline, 
diesel or reformulated gasoline, that, when compared to conventional gasoline, diesel or 
refor,mulated gasoline, results in lower emissions of oxides of nitrogen, volatile organic 
compounds, carbon monoxide or particulates or any combination of these. "Clean fuel" 
includes, but is' not limited to, compressed natural gas; liquefied natural gas; liquefied 
petroleum gas; hydrogen; hythane, which is a combination of compressed natural gas and 
hydrogen; dynamic flywheels; solar energy; alcohol fuels containing not less than 85% 
alcohol by volume; and electricity. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA§1752, sub-§l-G, as repealed by PL 2007, c. 627, §39, is 
reenacted to read: 
1-G. Clean fuel vehicle. "Clean fuel vehicle" means a vehicle that may be propelled 
by a clean fuel or a fuel-cell electric vehicle that uses any fuel. 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§92 is enacted to read: 
92. Clean fuel vehicles. Sales and leases of clean fuel vehicles. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from sales tax sales and leases of clean fuel motor vehicles. 
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An Act To Lower the 'Cost of State Government in the Departments undler the Purview of the Joint Sta~ding Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0676
Committee Amendment CA_A_S49 (Senate)

LD676 
LR 1772(02) 
An Act To Lower the 'Cost of State Government in the Departments undler the Purview of the Joint 
Sta~ding Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by ComlDittee Amendment "A" 
Com'mittee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
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- 2009-10 
($63,378) 
($63,378) 
2010-11 
($87,584) 
($87,584) 
Projections 
2011-12 
($90,282) , 
($90,282) 
Projections 
2012-13 
($93,062) 
($93,062) 
This legislation includes a General Fund deappropriation to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife of 
$63,378 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $87,584 in fiscal year 2010-11 for the elimination of one Public Service Manager I 
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