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An Act To Permit the Use of a Common Flue for Oil and Solid Fuel Burning Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0053
Committee Amendment CA_A_H173 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/1 " 
to H.P. 46, L.D. 53, Bill, "An Act To Permit 
the Use of a Common Flue for Oil and Solid Fuel Burning Equipment" 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection I-A in the 6th line (page I, line 9 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "fuels" the following: 'as long as a carbon monoxide 
detector is installed in the building near a bedroom' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §2402-A in the first paragraph in the 4th line (page I, 
line 17 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "fuels" the following: 
'as long as a 
carbon monoxide detector is installed in the building near a bedroom' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, allows the use of a 
single chimney flue to vent 2 appliances that use different fuels as long as a carbon 
monoxide detector is installed in the building near a bedroom. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/22/09 ft'ac:.. 
LD53 
LR 198(02) 
An Act To Permit the Use of a Common Flue for Oil and Solid Fuel Burning Equipment 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,,14, 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Oil and Solid Fuel Board within the Office of Licensing and Registration, Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation, and the Office of the Fire Marshall, Department of Public Safety, associated 
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LR0198(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Change the Coyote Night Hunting Season
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0054
Committee Amendment CA_A_H29 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 47, L.D. 54, Bill, "An Act To Change 
the Coyote Night Hunting Season" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the last line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: 
"December 1st to JHHe May" and inserting the following: 
'+st December 16th to June' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the starting date for the open night hunting season for 
coyotes to December 16th and reinstates the June 1 st ending date that is current law. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Change the Coyote Night Hunting Season .. \ \,J
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0054
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: McFADDEN, RA YE, BURNS, PERRY, TILTON
Amends: 12 MRSA §12001

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 54 
H.P.47 
House of Representatives, January 5,2009 
An Act To Change the Coyote Night Hunting Season 
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Presented by Representative McFADDEN of Dennysville. (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, PERRY of Calais, TILTON of Harrington. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12001, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2007, c. 242, § 1, is further 
amended to read: 
1. 
Open night hunting season. Notwithstanding the night hunting prohibitions in 
section 11206-A, there is an open season for hunting coyotes at night in all counties of the 
State from Januarv December 1 st to J.u.ne May 1 st. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the coyote night hunting season from January 1 st to June 1 st to 
December 1 st to May 1 st each year. 
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An Act To Prohibit the Commercial Sale of Water by a Water District
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0055
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: MARTIN

FIRST P,.EGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 55 
H.P.48 
House of Representatives, January 5,2009 
An Act To Prohibit the Commercial Sale of Water by a Water 
District 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
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Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 3S-A MRSA §6401, sub-§2, ~A, as amended by PL 2003, c. 147, §1, is 
fUliher amended to read: 
A. 
The following provIsIons apply to all water districts, regardless of when 
chartered, and any portion of a water district charter that is contrary to the provisions 
is void and of no effect: 
(1) Section 6410, subsection 7; 
(2) Section 6410, subsection 8; 
(3) Section 6413-A; aOO 
(4) Section 6414-A;·; and 
(5) Section 6419. 
Sec. 2. 3S-A MRSA §6419 is enacted to read: 
§6419. Water districts; prohibition on sale of water 
A water district may not sell water for profit: 
1. 
Outside of district. 
To any person or entity outside of the water district's 
territory; or 
2. Commercial purposes. For any commercial purpose that is not related to the 
public health, safety, comfort and convenience of the inhabitants and others of the water 
district. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits any water district, regardless of when it was chartered or what its 
charter says, from selling water for profit outside of its territory or for commercial 
purposes. 
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An Act To Permit the Use of a Common Flue for Oil and Solid Fuel Burning Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0053
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MARTIN
Amends: 25 MRSA §2465, 32 MRSA §2402-A

FIRST R-.EGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 53 
H.P.46 
House of Representatives, January 5, 2009 
An Act To Permit the Use of a Common Flue for Oil and Solid Fuel 
Burning Equipment 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2465, sub-§l-A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 571, §1, is amended to 
read: 
I-A. Routine technical rules. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall adopt rules 
pertaining to the construction, installation, maintenance and inspection of chimneys, 
fireplaces, vents and solid fuel buming appliances. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection 
may include rules pertaining to maintenance and inspections, except as provided in subsection 
I-B. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection may not prohibit the use of a single chimney 
flue to vent 2 appliances that use different fuels. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection 
are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §2402-A, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. J, § 16, is amended to 
read: 
§2402-A. Rules 
The board may adopt reasonable rules for the issuance of various types and classes of 
licenses to cover oil and solid fuel burner installations and to set forth standards and rules for 
product approval. Standards and rules adopted pursuant to this section may not prohibit the 
use of a single chimney flue to vent 2 appliances that use different fuels. A license may cover 
one or more types of installations. The board may further adopt reasonable rules concerning 
the term and type of experience required by candidates for examination. 
SUMMARY 
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The bill prohibits the Commissioner of Public Safety and the Oil and Solid Fuel Board 
from adopting rules that prohibit the use of a common chimney flue for 2 appliances using 
different fuels. 
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An Act To Exempt Small Privately Owned Windmills from the Property Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0057
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FLOOD, DIAMOND

Legislative Document 
No. 57 
House of Representatives, January 5, 2009 
An Act To Exempt Small Privately Owned Windmills from the 
Property Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
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Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec.!. 36 MRS A §656, sub-§l, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
K. A windmill or wind turbine no more than 50 feet in height with a peak generating 
capacity of 50 kilowatts or less that converts wind energy to electrical energy for use by 
the owner of the property on which the windmill or wind turbine is located. 
An 
exemption under this paragraph may be granted for only 10 propelty tax years. For a 
windmill or wind turbine to be eligible for this exemption, the Public Utilities 
Commission must certify that it meets the requirements of this paragraph. 
Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to property tax years beginning on or after April 
1,2009. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a property tax exemption for a windmill or wind turbine with a peak 
generating capacity of no more than 50 kilowatts that is 50 feet or less in height as long as the 
generated energy is used solely by the owner of the property on which the windmill or wind 
turbine is located. The exemption is limited to 10 years. 
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Resolve, To Suspend Certain Maine State Housing Authority Rules for Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program Grant Applications
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0058
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: FLOOD, DIAMOND

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Legislative Document 
No. 58 
H.P.51 
House of Representatives, January 5,2009 
Resolve, To Suspend Certain Maine State Housing Authority Rules 
for Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program Grant 
Applications 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
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Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, many Maine residents have been affected by the national economic and 
energy crisis and are in need of fuel assistance from the Low-income Home Energy 
Assistance Program, and every effort should be made to minimize the waiting period 
during the program's application process; 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. Maine State Housing Authority directed to suspend the personal 
interview requirement for Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program 
benefits. Resolved: That, until June 30, 2010, the Maine State Housing Authority 
shall require program administrators of the Low-income Home Energy Assistance 
Program established pursuant to 42 United States Code, Section 8621 et seq., to waive, 
whenever reasonable, the personal interview requirement to shorten the application 
process for benefits under the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program, as 
contained in the Maine State Housing Authority Rule Chapter 24, section 4 (A)(8). 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This emergency resolve directs the Maine State Housing Authority to require, until 
June 30, 2010, program administrators of the Low-income Home Energy Assistance 
Program to provide a waiver, whenever reasonable, of the personal interview requirement 
to shOlten the application process for benefits under the Low-income Home Energy 
Assistance Program. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Confidentiality of Correctional Facility Plans
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0059
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H449 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/I,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 52, 
L.D. 59, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Confidentiality of Correctional 
Facility Plans" 
Amend the amendment in paragraph P in the first line (page 1, line 13 in amendment) 
by striking out the following: "Records containing or describing security" and inserting 
the following: 'Security' 
Amend the amendment in paragraph P in the 2nd line (page 1, line 14 in amendment) 
by inserting after the following: "prepared" the following: 'for emergency events that are 
prepared' 
Amend the amendment in paragraph P in the 7th line (page 1, line 19 in amendment) 
by striking out the following: "the Legislature," and inserting the following: 'state and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the security plans, staffing plans, security procedures 
and other plans prepared for emergency events are not public records, but that the 
existence of such plans remains a public re<;6rd. It also expands the list of individuals to 
whom that information caJ;!"'6G discloseiJ to;6ncompas§ Legislators and judges. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Confidentiality of Correctional Facility Plans
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0059
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CROCKETT, SIMPSON, BLODGETT, GILES, HASKELL, NASS, WATSON
Amends: 1 MRSA §402

FIRST P..,EGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 59 
H.P.52 
House of Representatives, January 5,2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Confidentiality of 
Correctional Facility Plans 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator SIMPSON of Androscoggin and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BLODGETT of Augusta, GILES of Belfast, HASKELL of Portland, NASS of 
Acton, WATSON of Bath. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 381, §2, is fUl1her 
amended to read: 
N. Social security numbers in the possession of the Department ofInland Fisheries and 
Wildlife; ami 
Sec. 2. 1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ~O, as amended by PL 2007, c. 597, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
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Personal contact information concerning public employees, except when that 
information is public pursuant to other law. For the purposes of this paragraph: 
(1) "Personal contact information" means home address, home telephone number, 
home facsimile number, home e-mail address and personal cellular telephone number 
and personal pager number; and 
(2) "Public employee" means an employee as defined in Title 14, section 8102, 
subsection 1, exceptthat "public employee" does not include elected officials~ ; and 
Sec. 3. 1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, V is enacted to read: 
P. Records describing security plans, staffing plans, security procedures, architectural 
drawings or risk assessments prepared specifically for state and county correctional 
facilities, but only to the extent that release of information contained in the record could 
reasonably be expected to jeopardize the physical safety of government personnel, 
correctional unit residents or the public. Information contained in records covered by this 
paragraph may be disclosed to the Legislature, county officials or members of the State 
Board of Corrections under conditions that protect the information from further 
disclosure. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds security plans for correctional facilities to the list of documents that are 
confidential under the freedom of access laws. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Confidentiality of Correctional Facility Plans
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0059
Committee Amendment CA_A_H362 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to H.P. 52, L.D. 59, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Laws Governing the Confidentiality of Correctional Facility Plans" 
Amend the bill in section 3 by striking out all of paragraph P (page 1, lines 16 to 23 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
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Records containing or describing security plans, staffing plans, security 
procedures, architectural drawings or risk assessments prepared for or by or kept in 
the custody of the Department of Corrections or a county jail if there is a reasonable 
possibility that public release or inspection of the records would endanger the life or 
physical safety of any indiyidual or disclose security. plans and procedures not 
generally known by the general public. Information contained in records covered by 
this paragraph may be disclosed to the Legislature, county officials if necessary to 
carry out the duties of the officials, the Department of Corrections or members of the 
State Board of Corrections under conditions that protect the information from fUIiher 
disclosure.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that records containing or describing plans prepared for or 
by or kept in the custody of the Department of Corrections or a county jail are not public 
documents, rather than only those prepared specifically for state or county correctional 
facilities, as in the bill. It also clarifies that, in order for such a record to be confidential, 
its public release would have to pose a threat to the physical safety of any individual, 
rather than only to government personnel, correctional unit residents or the public. It also 
adds that the information· may be released to the Department of Corrections in addition to 
the Legislature, county officials or members of the State Board of Corrections. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Reduce Registration Fees for Certain Generators of Biomedical Waste
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0063
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: PINKHAM
Amends: 38 MRSA §1319

FIRST P.£GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 63 
H.P.56 
House of Representatives, January 5,2009 
An Act To Reduce Registration Fees for Certain Generators of 
Biomedical Waste 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PINKHAM of Lexington Township. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1319-0,sub-§3, ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 549, §6, is 
further amended to read: 
D. The board may assess licensing and registration fees sufficient to pay for the 
department's administrative costs in regulating biomedical waste. The board shall 
adopt rules to assess a one-time registration fee of $50 for generators of less than 10 
pounds of biomedical waste per month. The board may not adopt rules to assess an 
annual registration fee for such generators. A generator registered as producing less 
than 10 pounds of biomedical waste per month may not be reclassified based on 
immunizations for annual influenza or mass immunizations for a pandemic. Rules 
adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt rules 
assessing a one-time registration fee of $50 for generators of less than 10 pounds of 
biomedical waste per month in lieu of the cun'ent rules that provide for an annual 
registration fee. It also provides that a generator registered as producing less than 10 
pounds of biomedical waste per month may not be reclassified based on immunizations 
for annual influenza or mass immunizations for a pandemic. 
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An Act To Ensure an Adequate Time Frame within Which To Rebuild a Home
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0062
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PINKHAM
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3043

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOl'"~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 62 
H.P.55 
House of Representatives, January 5,2009 
An Act To Ensure an Adequate Time Frame within Which To 
Rebuild a Home 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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Clerk 
Presented by Representative PINKHAM of Lexington Township. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3043 is enacted to read: 
§3043.  Rebuilding requirements 
An insurance contract providing coverage for a home may not require the homeowner 
to start rebuilding the insured home less than 36 months from the date of loss. For 
purposes of this section, “home” means any real property primarily designed or used as a 
residence and “date of loss” means the day of the fire against which the policy insures. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits an insurer of a home from requiring the homeowner to begin 
rebuilding the insured home in less than 36 months from the date of the loss by fire.
Resolve, To Rename the Father Curran Bridge in Augusta
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0060
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CROCKETT, MITCHELL, BLODGETT, BROWNE

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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124th MAINE LEGISLA 
FIRST P~GULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
STATE UWl.I UBR/\FiY 
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No. 60 
H.P.53 
House of Representatives, January 5, 2009 
Resolve, To Rename the Father Curran Bridge in Augusta 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta. 
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Cosponsored by President MITCHELL of Kennebec and 
Representatives: BLODGETT of Augusta, BROWNE of Vassalboro. 
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Sec. 1. Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western. Resolved: That the Father 
Curran Bridge in Augusta be renamed the Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve changes the name of the Father Curran Bridge in Augusta to the Calumet 
Bridge at Old FOIi Western. 
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An Act To Amend the Requirements for the Livable Wage Report
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0064
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: JACKSON, TUTTLE, GILBERT
Amends: 26 MRSA §140

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act To Amend the Requirements for the Livable Wage Report 
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford and 
Representative: GILBERT of Jay. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §140S, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 363, §2, is amended to 
read: 
1. 
Calculation. 
By December 31, 2007 July 31, 2009 and annually biennially 
thereafter, the department shall calculate livable wages for households in the State's counties 
and metropolitan statistical areas by family size and as statewide averages by developing an 
annual basic needs budget for the following family sizes: 
A. Single person; 
B. Single parent and one child; 
C. Single parent limd 2 children; 
D. Two parents, with one earner and 2 children; and 
E. Two parents, with 2 earners and 2 children. 
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By January 30, 200g December 31, 2009 and annually biennially thereafter, the 
department shall report the livable wages calculated pursuant to tIns subsection to the 
Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the timing of the calculation and reporting of the livable wage from 
annual to biennial. The change is being made because some of the data needed for the 
calculation is not available in time for an annual calculation. The bill also changes the yearly 
schedule so that the Department of Labor has 5 months to report the infonnation instead of 
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An Act To Increase the Ability of the Maine Wage Assurance Fund To Pay Unpaid Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0065
Committee Amendment CA_A_S16 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 24, L.D. 65, Bill, "An Act To Increase 
the Ability of the Maine Wage Assurance Fund To Pay Unpaid Workers" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section I the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Bureau of Labor Standards 0158 
Initiative: Increases the allocation in the Maine Wage Assurance Fund to a maximum of 
$200,000 beginning in fiscal year 2009-10. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$95,194 
$95,194 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2010-11 
$95,194 
$95,194 
Approved: 02/25/09 MaC 
LD65 
LR361(02) 
An Act To Increase the Ability of the Maine Wage Assurance Fund To Pay Unpaid Workers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment it " 
Committee: Labor 
App ropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$95,194 
2010-11 
$95,194 
Projections 
2011-12 
$95,194 
Projections 
2012-13 
$95,194 
This bill includes ongoing Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $95, 1 94 per year beginning in fiscal year 2009-
for the Administration - Bureau of Labor Standards program within the Department of Labor to increase the 
amount that may beheld in the Maine Wage Assurance Fund from its current annual allocation of $104,806 to an 
annual allocation of $200,000. 
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An Act To Amend Maine's Endangered and Threatened Species List by Removing the Bald Eagle
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0066
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BRYANT
Amends: 12 MRSA §12803

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOf~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 66 
S.P.25 
January 7, 2009 
An Act To Amend Maine's Endangered and Threatened Species List 
by Removing the Bald Eagle 
Submitted by the Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12803~ sub-§3,"UU, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 573, §6 and 
affected by §8 and c. 655, Pt. C, §§3 and 6, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the bald eagle from the list of threatened species in the State. As 
provided in statute, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife conducted public 
hearings regarding the recommendation to remove the bald eagle from the list of state 
endangered or state threatened species, having proposed that recommendation. 
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An Act To Increase the Ability of the Maine Wage Assurance Fund To Pay Unpaid Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0065
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: JACKSON, TUTTLE, GILBERT
Amends: 26 MRSA §632

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FIRST REGULAR SESSIOl'~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 65 
S.P.24 
January 7, 2009 
An Act To Increase the Ability of the Maine Wage Assurance Fund 
To Pay Unpaid Workers 
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford and 
Representative: GILBERT of Jay. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §632, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 202, §1, is amended to 
read: 
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Amount in fund. The Maine Wage Assurance Fund shall be i§. a nonlapsing, 
revolving fund limited to a maximum of $100,000 $200,000. All moneys money collected 
from an employer pursuant to a claim for unpaid wages by an employee who has received 
payment from the fund, or by the State as his the employee's subrogee, shall be i§. credited to 
the fund. 
The fund 5hal± must be established and augmented periodically as necessary. 
Moneys Money in the fund not needed currently to meet claims against the fund 5hall must be 
deposited with the Treasurer of State to be credited to the fund and may be invested in such 
manner as is provided for by statute. Interest received on that investment 5hall must be 
credited to the Maine Wage Assurance Fund. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the amount that may be held in the Maine Wage Assurance Fund from 
$100,000 to $200,000. 
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An Act To Amend Maine's Endangered and Threatened Species List by Removing the Bald Eagle
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0066
Committee Amendment CA_A_S44 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §12810

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 25, L.D. 66, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
Maine's Endangered and Threatened Species List by Removing the Bald Eagle" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section I and before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §12810 is enacted to read: 
§12810. Delisted species 
1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "delisted species" means a species that 
was listed as a state endangered or threatened species under section 12803 and after 2007 
was removed from that list by the Legislature. The following is a delisted species: 
A. Bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 
2. Prohibited acts regarding delisted species. Except as otherwise authorized by 
the commissioner pursuant to this Part, a person may not intentionally: 
A. Imp0I1 into the State or exp0I1 out of the State a delisted species. A person who 
violates this paragraph commits a Class D crime; 
B. Hunt, trap or possess a delisted species within the State. A person who violates 
this paragraph commits a Class D crime; 
C. 
Process, sell, offer for sale, deliver, carty, transport or ship, by any means 
whatsoever, a delisted species or any part of a delisted species. A person who violates 
this paragraph commits a Class D crime; or 
D. 
Feed, set bait for or harass a delisted species. A law enforcement officer, as 
defined in Title 25, section 280 I-A, subsection 5, must issue a warning to a person 
who violates this paragraph for the first time. A person who violates this paragraph 
after having previously been given a warning under this paragraph commits a Class D 
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species' but was removed from that list after 2007 the same protections agai'nst certain 
intentional acts as was provided that species when it was listed as a state endangered or 
threatened species. 
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An Act To Provide a Reward for Information Regarding the Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0069
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HARLOW
Amends: 17-A MRSA §201

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 69 
H.P.58 
House of Representatives, January 7, 2009 
An Act To Provide a Reward for Information Regarding the 
Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative HARLOW of Portland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §201, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. When there is reasonable cause to believe that a law enforcement officer has been 
murdered, the Governor shall, upon application in writing by the Attorney General or the 
district attorney for the county in which the alleged crime was committed, offer a reward 
of $25,000 for evidence that leads directly to the conviction of the murderer under this 
section or section 202. Upon satisfactory proof that the terms of the reward offer have 
been complied with, the Governor shall draw a wall'ant upon the Treasurer of State for 
the payment of the reward. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides for a $25,000 reward for infonnation that leads directly to a 
conviction for the murder of a law enforcement officer. 
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An Act To Protect Beaches in Maine's State Parks
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0067
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: NUTTING, PERCY, GOODALL, DUCHESNE, HILL, HINCK, TREAT
Amends: 22 MRSA §1580-E

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 67 
S.P.26 
January 7, 2009 
An Act To Protect Beaches in Maine's State Parks 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: GOODALL ofSagadahoc, Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, HILL of York, 
HINCK of Portland, TREAT of Hallowell, TRl~W ARD of Waterville. 
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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 2009 summer recreational 
season begins; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency with in 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1580-E is enacted to read: 
§lS80-E. Smoking on beaches 
1. Smoking prohibited. A person may not smoke tobacco or any other substance on 
the beach of a state parle For purposes of this subsection, "state park" has the same 
meaning as "park," as defined in Title 12, section 1801, subsection 7. 
2. Smoking defined. "Smoking" means canying or having in one's possession a 
lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe, or other object used for a similar purpose, giving off or 
containing any substance giving off smoke. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits smoking on the beaches in Maine's state parks. 
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An Act To Raise the Property Tax Exemption for Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0071
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S439 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDJV1ENT 'ft- "to COMMITTEE AJV1ENDMENT ''B'' to H.P. 60, 
L.D. 71, Bill, "An Act To Raise the Property Tax Exemption for Veterans" 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 35 and 36 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: ", including any necessary implementing 
legislation; and be it further" and inserting the following: 1.1 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 4. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes authority for the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation matters to submit a bill to the 125th 
Le~sl~re. 
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An Act To Amend the Length Limits on Fish Caught on the Inland Waters
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0070
Committee: Inland Fishelies and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, TRAHAN, CLARK, HANLEY, SAVIELLO

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 70 
H.P,59 
House of Representatives, January 7,2009 
An Act To Amend the Length Limits on Fish Caught on the Inland 
Waters 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fishelies and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CRA Y of Palmyra, HANLEY of Gardiner, 
SAVIELLO of Wilton, TARDY ofNewpOli. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §12451, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
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Length limits. 
Notwithstanding any other provIsIOn of law, a length limit 
established by the commissioner by rule for the taking of a species of fish from an inland 
body of water must be the same during the open-water fishing season and when waters 
have been opened for ice fishing by the commissioner for that species and body of water. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that length limits established for fish taken from any inland body of 
water of the State are the same during the open-wateli fishing &easan and when: wat:e.rs 
have been opened for ice fishing by the: eOFnIJJ:rss,[oner for that body (!J,t wateIr'. 
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An Act To Raise the Property Tax Exemption for Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0071
Committee Amendment CA_A_H424 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §653

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 60, L.D. 71, Bill, "An Act To Raise the 
Property Tax Exemption for Veterans" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §653, sub-§l, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
L. Beginning with property tax· years based on the status of property on April 1, 
2010, the State Tax Assessor shall annually increase by 5% the exemption amount for 
the previous year under paragraphs C and D. The assessor shall notify municipalities 
and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation 
matters annually of the adjusted amount.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which replaces the bill, provides for an annual 5% increase in the 
amount of the current $6,000 property tax exemption for veterans. 
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An Act To Raise the Property Tax Exemption-for Veterans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Co~mittee Amendment '7.1" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Unfunded 
Projections 
2009-10 
2010-11 
2011-12 
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$95,558 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$0 
$0 
$95,558 
Projections 
2012-13 
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State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Unit Affected 
Local Cost 
Modifications of the local property tax record. 
Municipality 
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statewide 
The required local activities in this bill may represent a State mandate pursuant to the Constitution of Maine. Unless 
General Fund appropriations are provided to fund at least 90% of the additional costs or a Mandate Preamble is 
amended to the bill and two-thirds of the members of each House vote to exempt this mandate from the funding 
requirement, municipalities may not be required to implement these changes. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill includes an annual 5% increase in the amount of the veteran's propeliy tax exemption, which is currently 
$6000. Constitutionally, the state is required to reimburse municipalities 50% of the property tax collections lost to 
municipalities. Maine Revenue Services will require future appropriations beginning in fiscal year 2011-12 for 50% 
of the increase in the veteran's propeliy tax exemption. 
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Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of Expanding the Curriculum of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0076
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

FIRST P.£GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 76 
H.P.66 
House of Representatives, January 9,2009 
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of Expanding the Curriculum of 
the Maine School of Science and Mathematics 
Reported by Representative SUTHERLAND of Chapman for the Joint Standing Committee 
on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Public Law 2007, chapter 660, 
section 18. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
plinted under Joint Rule 218. 
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Sec. 1. Feasibility study. Resolved: That the Board of Trustees of the Maine 
School of Science and Mathematics as established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 12004-C, subsection 6 shall conduct a study on the feasibility of including 
agricultural studies in the Maine School of Science and Mathematics' curriculum; and be 
it further 
Sec. 2. 
Findings and recommendations. Resolved: 
That the Board of 
Trustees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics shall present the study findings 
and recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 
and the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry no later 
than January 15,2010. The Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 
may submit a bill relating to the subject matter of the repOli to the Second Regular 
Session of the 124th Legislature. 
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SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Board of Trustees of the Maine School of Science and 
Mathematics to conduct a study on the feasibility of including agricultural studies in the 
Maine School of Science and Mathematics' curriculum. 
The resolve also directs the 
Board of Trustees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics to present study 
findings and recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and 
Cultural Affairs and the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry no later than January 15, 2010. Finally, the resolve gives the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs the authority to submit a bill relating to the 
subject matter of the repOli to the Second Regular Session of the 124th Legislature. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 181: Child Development Services System: Regional Provider Advisory Boards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0077
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

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No. 77 
H.P.67 
House of Representatives, January 9,2009 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 181: 
Child Development Services System: Regional Provider Advisory 
Boards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative SUTHERLAND of Chapman for the Depmiment of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
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the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 181: 
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Child Development Services System: Regional Provider Advisory Boards, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Depaltment of Education that has been submitted to 
the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of pOitions of Chapter 181: Child 
Development Services System: Regional Provider Advisory Boards, a major substantive 
rule of the Department of Education. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 182: Formula for Distribution of Funds to Child· Developmental· Services Regional Sites, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0078
Committee Amendment CA_A_H94 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

. FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft" to H.P. 68, L.D. 78, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 182: Formula for Distribution of Funds to 
Child· Developmental· Services Regional Sites, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Education" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "is" the following: 'not' 
SUMMARY 
TIlis amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. The amendment provides t11at final adoption of the provisionally 
adopted rule is not authorized by the Legislature. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 182: Formula for Distribution of Funds to Child Development Services Regional Sites, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0078
Committee Amendment CA_B_H374 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "8,, to H.P. 68, L.D. 78, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 182: Formula for Distribution of Funds to 
Child Development Services Regional Sites, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department 
of Education" 
Amend the resolve in section I in the last line (page I, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "is" the following: 'not' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that final adoption of the provisionally adopted rule is not 
authorized by the Legislature. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT