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An Act To End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1020
Committee Amendment CA_B_S110 (Senate)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "./3 " to S.P, 384, L.D. 1020, Bill, "An Act To End 
Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Ask Voters in a Referendum whether To Permit Marriage between 
Individuals ofthe Same Sex' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. Statutory referendum procedure; submission at election; form of 
question; effective date. This Act must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at 
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of this Act. The 
municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns 
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election, 
to vote on the acceptance or rejection of this Act by voting on the following question: 
"Do you favor amending Maine law to permit marriage between individuals of the 
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same sex?" 
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No." The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and 
declared in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of 
State in the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall 
review the returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Act, the 
Governor shall proclaim the result without delay and this Act becomes effective 30 days 
after the date of the proclamation. 
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all 
ballots, returns and copies of this Act necessary to carry out the purposes of this 
referendum.' 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /!)" to S.P. 384, L.D. 1020 
SUMMARY 
This is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
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amendment makes the Act contingent on approval by the voters in a referendum at the 
general election in November. The title of the bill is changed to reflect the referendum 
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LR 1069(03) 
An Act To End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "13" 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
MonthN ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-09 
General 
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Length 
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The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required. 
LR1069(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1020
Senate Amendment SA_A_S112 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 384, L.D. 1020, Bill, "An Act To End 
Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Ask Voters in a Referendum whether To Permit Marriage between 
Individuals of the Same Sex' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. Statutory referendum procedure; submission at election; form of 
question; effective date. This Act must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at 
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of this Act. The 
municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns 
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election, 
to vote on the acceptance or rejection of this Act by voting on the following question: 
"Do you favor amending Maine law to permit marriage between individuals of the 
same sex?" 
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No." 
The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and 
declared in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of 
State in the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall 
review the returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Act, the 
Governor shall proclaim the result without delay and this Act becomes effective 30 days 
after the date of the proclamation. 
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all 
ballots, returns and copies of this Act necessary to carry out the purposes of this 
referendum.' 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 384, L.D. 1020 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the Act contingent on approval by the voters in a referendum 
at the general election in November. The title pf the bill is changed to reflect the 
referendum addition. 
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LR 1069(04) 
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Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "I{" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hastings III of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-09 
General 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of$107,250 may be required. 
LR1069(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and AffIrm Religious Freedom
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1020
House Amendment HA_A_H230 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ".fI" to S.P. 384, L.D. 1020, Bill, "An Act To End 
Discrimination in Civil Marriage and AffIrm Religious Freedom" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Ask Voters in a Referendum whether To Permit Marriage between 
Individuals of the Same Sex' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. Statutory referendum procedure; submission at election; form of 
question; effective date. This Act must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at 
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of this Act. The 
municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns 
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election, 
to vote on the acceptance or rejection of this Act by voting on the following question: 
"Do you favor amending Maine law to permit marriage between individuals of the 
same sex?" 
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No." 
The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and 
declared in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of 
State in the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall 
review the returns. If a majority of the legal votes a,re cast in favor of this Act, the 
Governor shall proclaim the result without delay and this Act becomes effective 30 days 
after the date ofthe proclamation. 
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all 
ballots, returns and copies of this Act necessary to carry out the purposes of this 
referendum.' 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT ".fI., to S.P. 384, L.D. 1020 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the Act contingent on approval by the voters. in a referendum 
at the general election in November. The title of the bill is changed to reflect the 
referendum addition. 
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LR 1069(10) 
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Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,fjr. 
Referendum Costs 
Sponsor: Rep. McKane of Newcastle 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
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ballot, an additional appropriation of$107,250 may be required. 
LR1069(lO) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1020
Senate Amendment SA_D_S115 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "p" to S.P. 384, L.D. 1020, Bill, "An Act To End 
Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. Statutory referendum procedure; submission at election; form of 
question; effective date. This Act must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at 
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of this Act. The. 
municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns 
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election, 
to vote on the acceptance or rejection of this Act by voting on the following question: 
"Do you want to reject a proposed Maine law that permits marriage between 
individuals of the same sex?" 
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No." 
The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and 
declared in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of 
State in the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall 
review the returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Act, the 
Governor shall proclaim the result without delay and this Act becomes effective 30 days 
after the date of the proclamation. 
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all 
ballots, returns and copies of this Act necessary to carry out the purposes of this 
referendum.' 
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LD 1020 
LR 1069(08) 
An Act To End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'j) " 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlYear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-09 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $1 07,250 may be required. 
LR 1 069(08) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom .-' .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1020
Senate Amendment SA_B_S113 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 8 " to S.P. 384, L.D. 1020, Bill, "An Act To End 
Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom" 
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Amend the bill by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. Statutory referendum procedure; submission at election; form of 
question; effective date. This Act must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at 
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of this Act. The 
municipal officers ofthis State shall notifY the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns 
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election, 
to vote on the acceptance or rejection of this Act by voting on the following question: 
"Do you favor amending Maine law to permit marriage between individuals of the 
same sex?" 
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No." 
The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and 
declared in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of 
State in the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall 
review the returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Act, the 
Governor shall proclaim the result without delay and this Act becomes effective 30 days 
after the date of the proclamation. 
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all 
ballots, returns and copies of this Act necessary to carry out the purposes of this 
referendum.' 
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LR 1069(06) 
An ActTo End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and . Mfirm Religious Freedom 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "B" 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills of Somerset' 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
. Referendum Costs 
MonthlYear . Election Type 
Question 
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Referendum 
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The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds. to accommodate ~ne ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of$107,250 may be required. 
LR1069(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1020
Senate Amendment SA_C_S114 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" e." to S.P. 384, L.D. 1020, Bill, "An Act To End 
Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Ask Voters in a Referendum whether To Permit Marriage between 
Individuals of the Same Sex' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. Statutory referendum procedure; submission at election; form of 
question; effective date. This Act must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at 
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of this Act. The 
municipal officers of this State shall notity the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns 
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election, 
to vote on the acceptance or rejection of this Act by voting on the following question: 
"Do you favor amending Maine law to permit marriage between individuals of 
the same sex?" 
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No." 
The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and 
declared in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of 
State in the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall 
review the returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Act, the 
Governor shall proclaim the result without delay and this Act becomes effective 30 days 
after the date of the proclamation. 
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all 
ballots, returns and copies of this Act necessary to carry out the purposes of this 
referendum.' 
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LR 1069(07) 
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Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment lie, 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referend urn Costs 
MonthNear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Standard 
Nov-09 
General 
Referendum 
The S.ecretary of Stat.e's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $1 07,250 may be required. 
LR 1069(07) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Prohibit Cruel Confinement of Calves Raised for Veal and Sows during Gestation II
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1021
Committee Amendment CA_A_S72 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 385, L.D. 1021, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit Cruel Confinement of Calves Raised for Veal and Sows during Gestation" 
II 
Amend the bill in section I in §4020 in subsection 3 in paragraph G in the first line 
(page I, line 33 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "birth" the following: 'and until 
the sow's litter is weaned' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a sow to be confined until her litter is weaned. 
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LD 1021 
LR 1523(02) 
An Act To Prohibit Cruel Confinement of Calves Raised for Veal and Sows during Gestation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and JUdicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class D crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR1523(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act To Prohibit Cruel Confinement of Calves Raised for Veal and Sows during Gestation
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1021
House Amendment HA_A_H120 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "j}" to S.P. 385, L.D. 1021, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit 
Cruel Confinement of Calves Raised for Veal and Sows during Gestation" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in § I 039 in subsection 3 in paragraph G in the first line 
(page 3, line 3 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "birth" the following: 'and until 
the sow's litter is weaned' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment extends the change made by Committee Amendment "A" to another 
relevant section of the bill to allow a sow to be confined until her litter is weaned. 
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TOWN: Bremen 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require a SeHer of a Gas Station To Provide an Updated Inspection Prior to Sale of the Property
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1023
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: GOOLEY, CEBRA, BARTLETT, MILLS, PERRY, SMITH, FITTS, HOGAN, MAGNAN, ROSEN
Amends: 38 MRSA §563

. FIRST REGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 1023 
S.P.387 
In Senate, March 17,2009 
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An Act To Require a SeHer of a Gas Station To Provide an Updated 
Inspection Prior to Sale of the Property 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator GOOLEY of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples and 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BARTLETT ofCmnberland, MILLS of Somerset, PERRY of Penobscot, SMITH of 
Piscataquis, Representatives: FITTS of Pittsfield, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MAGNAN 
of Stockton Springs, ROSEN of Bucksport. 
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Be it enacted by the Peopie of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §563, sub-§6, as amended byPL 2005, c. 491, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
6. 
Providing notice. 
Prior to the sale or .transfer of any real estate where an 
. underground oil storage facility is located, the owner of the real estate shall file a written 
notice with the purchaser or transferee. The notice must disclose the existence of the 
underground oil storage facility, its registration number or numbers, the real estate where· 
the facility is locateq, whether or not the facility has been abandoned in place pursuant to 
section 566-A and that the facility is subject to regulation, including registration 
requirements, by the department under this subchapter. In the case of the sale or transfer 
of any real estate where an underground gasoline storage tanle used in connection with the 
retail sale of gasoline is located, the owner of the real estate, prior to such a sale or 
transfer, shall file a copy of the most recent annual inspection results under subsection 9 
with the purchaser or transferee. 
SUMMARY 
This .bill provides that in the case of the sale or transfer of any real· estate where an 
underground gasoline storage tan1e used in connection with the retail sale of gasoline is 
located, the owner of the real estate, prior to such a sale or transfer, shall file a copy of the 
most recent annual inspection results relating to the underground gasoline storage tank 
with the purchaser or transferee. 
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An Act Concerning Mercury-added Button Cell Batteries
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1026
Committee: Natural Resources
Amends: 38 MRSA §1661-C, 38 MRSA §2165

Legislative Document 
No. 1026 
S.P.390 
In Senate, March 17, 2009 
An Act Concerning Mercury-added Button Cell Batteries 
Reported by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc for the Department of Environmental 
Protection pursuant to Public Law 2005, chapter 509, section 3. 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed under 
Joint Rule 218. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1661-C, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 509, §2, IS 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
9. Button cell batteries. This subsection governs the sale of mercury-added button 
cell batteries. 
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A .. After June 30, 2011, a person may not sell or offer to sell or distribute for 
promotional purposes a mercury-added button cell battery identified in this paragraph 
or a product that contains a mercury-added button cell battery identified in this 
paragraph: 
(1) A zinc-air button cell battery; 
. (2) An alkaline manganese button cell battery; or 
(3) A silver oxide button cell battery stamped with the designation SR357, 
SR364, SR371, SR377 or SR395; and 
B. After January 1, 2015, a person may n<?t sell or offer to sell or distribute for 
promotional purposes a silver oxide mercury-added button cell battery or a product 
that contains a silver oxide mercury-added button cell battery. 
Sec. 2. 38 MRSA §2165, sub-§6, ~, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 808, §2, is 
amended to read: 
D. 
An alkaline manganese battery manufactured on or after January 1, 1996 that 
contains any added mercury except that, until June 30, 2011, any alkaline manganese 
battery resembling a button or coin in size and shape, may contain that contains no 
more than 25 milligrams of mercury may be sold. 
SUMMARY 
This bill implements the recommendations of the Department of Environmental 
Protection in its report to the Legislature pursuant to Public Law 2005, chapter 509. The 
bill amends the ban on the sale of mercury-added button cell batteries. 
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An Act To Enhance Municipal Home Rule Statutes
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1028
Committee Amendment CA_A_H298 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3009-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fT" to H.p. 703, L.D. 1028, Bill, "An Act To 
Enhance Municipal Home Rule Statutes" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the followirig: 
'An Act To Enable Municipal Ordinances on Corporate Rights' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: . 
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'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §3009-B is enacted to read: 
§3009-B. Municipal ordinance~ on corporate rights 
A municipality may adopt or enforce an ordinance that provides that a corporation or 
other business entity. may not be afforded any constitutional fights, privileges, powers or 
protections that would enable that corporation or other business entity to avoid the 
enforcement of an ordinance or that would enable the corporation or other business entity 
to challenge or nullifY an ordinance.' 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, clarifies that a 
municipality may adopt or enforce an orqinance that provides that a: corporation or other 
business entity rriay not be afforded any constitutional rights, privileges, powers or 
protections that would enable.' the corporatiori or other business entity to avoid the 
enforcement of an .ordinanceor challenge an ordinance. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1028
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CASAVANT, JACKSON, ADAMS, BEAUDOIN, BRYANT, CAMPBELL, CONNOR, LEGG, WRIGHT, CRAVEN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3009-B

Legislative Document 
No. 1028 
H.P.703 
House of Representatives, March 17,2009 
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Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CASAVANT of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, BRYANT of Windham, 
CAMPBELL of Newfield, CONNOR of Kennebunk, LEGG of Kelmebunk, WRIGHT of 
Berwick, Senator: CRAVEN of Androscoggin . 
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Be ~t enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §3009-B is enacted to read: 
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. §3009-B. Denying constitutional protections to corporations 
AmunicipaIity may adoptuandenforce an ordinance that denies a corporation 
constitutional rights, privileges, powers or protections that enable the corporation to avoid 
the . enforcement ·of an ordinance or to challenge or nullify an ordinance. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a municipality to adopt an ordinance that denies corporations 
constitutional rights. It would allow a municipality to adopt an ordinance that states that 
lOa corporation may not be recognized as a person. 
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An Act To Authorize Municipalities To Protect the Habitability of Rental Housing during Heating Fuel Emergencies
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1029
Committee Amendment CA_A_H76 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 704, L.D. 1029, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize Municipalities To Protect the Habitability of Rental Housing during Heating 
Fuel Emergencies" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and the emergency clause from 
the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Moose Populations and Hunting Opportunities
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1031
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CLARK, BRIGGS, CRAFTS, DAVIS, SARTY, SHAW, WHEELER, TRAHAN
Amends: 12 MRSA §10262

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Legislative Document 
1031 
H.P.706· 
House of Representatives, March 17,2009 
An Act To Protect Moose Populations and Hunting Opportunities 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CRAFTS of Lisbon, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, SARTY of Denmark, SHAW of Standish, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator: 
TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
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. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Se.c. 1. 12 MRSA §10262 is enacted to read: 
§10262. Moose Fund 
The Moose Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the 
. department as anonlapsing fund to' be used' by the commissioner to fund or assist in 
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. funding research relating to moose. Five percent of the money raised from the public 
chance drawing for moose hunting permits pursuant to section 11154 must be deposited 
in the fund and used by the commissioner to develop and maintain an accurate estimate of 
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the moose population. Ten percent of the moneyraised from the public chance drawing 
for moose hunting permits pursuant to section 11154 must be deposited in the fund and 
used by the commissioner for general research relating to moose, including, but not 
limited to, the health of the moose herd. The commissioner may accept and deposit into 
the fund monetary gifts, donations and other contributions from public or private sources 
for the purposes specified in this section. The fund must be held separate and apart from 
all other money, funds and accounts. Money in the fund may be used only for the 
purposes specified in this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the Moose Fund in the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife to be used to fund' or assist in funding research relating to moose. Five percent 
of the money raised from the public chance drawing for moose hunting permits must be 
deposited in the fund and used to develop and maintain an accurate estimate of the moose· 
popUlation. Ten percent of the money raised from the public chance drawing for moose 
hunting permits must be deposited in the fund and used for general research relating to 
moose, including, but not limited to, the health of the moose herd. 
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An Act To Provide a Tax Credit for the Purchase of Small 'Wind Power Generators
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1033
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: NASS, PILON
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-D

Legislative Document 
No. 1033 
H.P.708 
House of Representatives, March 17,2009 
An Act To Provide a Tax Credit for the Purchase of Small 'Wind 
Power Generators 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative' CHASE of Wells. 
Cosponsored by Senator NASS of York and 
Representative: PILON of Saco. 
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Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5219-DD is enacted to read: 
§5219-DD. Small wind power generator credit 
1. Small whirl power generator defined. "Small wind power generator" means an 
electricity-generating installation at anyone site in this State that mcludes a turbine of not 
more than 10 kilowatts that is powered entirely by wind energy and intended to serve the 
electricity needs of a household or small business. 
2. Credit allowed. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2011, a taxpayer is 
allowed a credit against the tax that would otherwise be due under this Part for the 
purchase and installation after January 1, 2008 of a small wind power generator. The 
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credit is equal to 30% of the cost of purchasing and installing a small wind power 
gerierator but may not exceed $1,500. A taxpayer entitled to a credit that exceeds the 
taxpayer's total tax due for the tax year in which the credit is earned may not carry over 
the excess amount. A taxpayer may not claim a credit under this section for the purchase 
and Installation of more than one small wind power generator. The credit allowed under 
this section may not reduce the tax otherwise due under this Part to less than zero. 
3. Qualification. A taxpayer claiming a credit under this section shall certify, in a 
manner determined by the bureau, that the small wind power generator qualifies for the 
credit under this section and provide proof of the cost of purchase and installation of the 
small wind power generator. 
4. Limitation. A taxpayer claiming a credit under former section 5219-AA or 
section 5219-CC may not also claim a credit under this section for the same small wind 
power generator. 
Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to small wind power generators, as defined 
in the M~aine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section5219-DD, subsection 1, purchased and 
installed after January 1,2008 except that the credit allowed under Title 36, section 5219-
DD, subsection 2 may not be claimed before tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2011. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill provides an income tax credit for the cost of purchasing and installing a· 
small wind power generator intended to provide electricity to a household or small 
business. The credit is a one-time credit of up to $1,500 and applies to small wind power 
generators purchased and installed on or after January 1; 2008; however, the credit may 
not be taken until tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2011. 
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An Act To Create Regulatory Exemptions for Poultry
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1034
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H466 (House)

I-IOUSE AMENDMENT" A " 
to COMMITT.EE Arv1ENDMENT "A" to H.P. 709, 
L.D. 1034, Bill, "An Act To Create Regulatory Exemptions for Poultry" 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in §2517-C in subsection I in paragraph E in the 
2nd line (page 1, line 25 in amendment) by striking out the following: "Q" and inserting 
the following: '.4' 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in §2517-C in subsection 2 by striking out all of 
paragraph C (page 2, lines 2 and 3 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in §2517-C in subsection 2 by relettering the 
paragraphs to read consecutively. 
. Amend the amendment in section 3 in §2517-C in subsection 3 in the first line (page 
2, line 11 in amendment) by striking out the following: "and to restaurants" 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in §2517-C in subsection 3 in the 3rd line (page 
2, line 13 in amendment) by striking out the following: "or to a restaurant" 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in §2517-C by striking out all of subsections 4 
and 5 (page 2, lines 29 to 42 and page 3, lines I to 7 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in §2517-C in subsection 7 by striking out all of 
the 2nd sentence (page 3, lines 12 to 17 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in §2517-C by renumbering the subsections to 
read consecutively. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 5 (page 3, lines 31 to 40 and 
Amend the amendment by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively.' 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
I-lOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "An to H.P. 709, L.D. 1034 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to remove references to 
restaurants from requirements for labeling and identification in the bill. It also removes 
the appropriations and allocations section. 'III 
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TOWN: Skowhegan 
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LR 1692(03) 
An Act To Create Regulatory Exemptions for Poultry 
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Fiscal Note for House Amendment" Pr " to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. McCabe of Skowhegan 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($45,379) 
($43,643) 
($44,683) 
($45,778) 
"'Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The aJ,nendment eliminat~s the need for an allocation offunds and a half-time position for the Maine Center for 
Disease Control and Prevention in the Department of Health and Human Services, leaving minor costs that can be, 
absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR 1692(03) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Discourage Theft from and Destruction of Vending Machines
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1035
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: THIBODEAu, GIFFORD, HANLEY, JOY, SAVIELLO, THOMAS
Amends: 17-A MRSA §353, 17-A MRSA §806

Legislative Document 
No. 1035 
H.P.710 
House of Representatives, March 17, 2009 
An Act To Discourage Theft from and Destruction of Vending 
Machines 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative THIBODEAu of Winterport. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representati yes: AYOTTE of Caswell, CRA Y of Palmyra, GIFFORD of 
Lincoln, HANLEY of Gardiner, JOY of Crystal, McFADDEN of Dennysville, SAVIELLO of 
Wilton, THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
. Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §353, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
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3. A person who violates subsection 1 in a case in which the property is a vending 
machine as defined in Title 22, section 2491; subsection 14 or the contents of a vending 
machine shall pay a fine of not less than $1,000, which may not be suspended and, 
notwithstanding section 1323, shall pay restitution to the owner of the vending machine. 
Sec. 2. 17-A MRSA §806, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. A person who violates subsection 1 in a case in which the property is a vending 
,machine as defined in Title 22, section 2491, subsection 14 or the contents of a vending 
. machine shall pay a fine of not less than $1,000, which may not be suspended and, 
notwithstanding section 1323, shall pay restitution to the owner of the vending machine. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a minimum fine of $1,000 for a person who steals or vandalizes a 
vending machine or the contents of a vending· machine and requires that such a person 
pay restitution to the owner of the vend ing mach ine. 
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An Act To Require the Department of Education To Provide Certain Information to Individual Communities of Alternative Organizational Structures
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1037
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: JOHNSON

Legislative Document 
No. 1037 
H.P.712 
House of Representatives, March 17,2009 
An Act To Require the Department of Education To Provide 
Certain Information to Individual Communities of Alternative 
Organizational Structures 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Greenville. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20 ... A MRSA §1494 is enacted to read: 
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§1494. 
Department to provide information to each community in alternative 
organizational structure 
The depaIiment shall provide a detailed accountirig of the amount of subsidy that a 
municipality in an alternative organizational structure qualifies for under the Essential 
Programs and Services Funding Act to each municipality in the alternative organ!zational 
structure. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the DepaIiment of Education to provide a detailed accounting of the 
amount of subsidy that a municipality in an alternative organizational structure qualifies 
for under the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act to each municipality in the 
alternative organizational structure. 
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An Act Regarding the Prevention and Reporting of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1038
Committee Amendment CA_A_H498 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 713, L.D. 1038, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Prevention and Reporting of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Screening for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA c. 1684-A is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 1684-A 
SCREENING FOR METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS 
§8761. Targeted surveillance for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus 
All hospitals licensed under chapter 405 shall perform targeted surveillance for 
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in high-risk populations, as defined by the 
Maine Quality Forum established pursuant to Title 24-A, section 6951, consistent with 
the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.' 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires all hospitals to perform targeted surveillance for methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus in high-risk populations, as defined by the Maine Quality 
Forum, consistent with the federal C.enters for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. 
FISCAL :\'OTE REQUIRED 
(See attacbed) 
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LR 885(02) 
An Act Regarding the Prevention and Reporting of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center and the Riverview Psychiatric Center to perform targeted 
surveillance for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in high risk populations can be absorbed utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act Concerning Advanced Directives To Give Effect to a Person's End-of-life Health Care Decisions
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1039
Committee Amendment CA_A_H210 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 714, L.D. 1039, Bill, "An Act 
Concerning Advanced Directives To Give Effect to a Person's End-of-life Health Care 
Decisions" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 (page I, lines I 0 to 13 in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment deletes section 2 of the bill, which directs the Attorney General to 
convene a study group to address honoring health care decisions when patients are 
transferred from nursing homes to hospitals. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04120/09 Wac. 
LD 1039 
LR 1704(02) 
An Act Concerning Advanced Directives To Give Effect to a Person's End-of-life Health Care 
Decisions 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A." 
Committee: JUdiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase:" General Fund 
Additional costs to the Office of the Attorney General can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Alter the Mechanism by which a Political Party is a Qualified Party
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1041
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: CAREY, BERRY, PINGREE, RUSSELL, BARTLETT
Amends: 21-A MRSA §301

Legislative Document 
No. 1041 
H.P.716 
House of Representatives, March 17,2009 
An Act To Alter the Mechanism by which a Political Party is a 
Qualified Party 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CAREY of Lewiston. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, Speaker PINGREE of North 
Haven, RUSSELL of Portland, Senator: BARTLETT of Cumberland. ' 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §301, sub-§l, EITe, as amended by PL 1999, c. 450, §1, is 
repealed. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the requirement that for a political party to paIticipate in a 
primary election it must poll at least 5% of the total vote cast for Governor or President in 
either of the last 2 general elections and adds a neW requirement that at least 10,000 
members of the party must have voted in the last general election in order for the party fo 
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An Act Relating to ~eaith.Benefit Plan Coverage of Chemotherapy
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1040
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: ROSEN, BEAUDOIN, BROWNE, CAMPBELL, CHASE, HOGAN, STRANG BURGESS, VALENTINO, SHERMAN

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Legislative Document 
No. 1040 
H.P.715 
House of Repres·entatives, March 17,2009 
An Act Relating to ~eaith.Benefit Plan Coverage of Chemotherapy 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and 
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Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, BROWNE of Vassalboro, CAMPBELL of 
Newfield, CHASE of Wells, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, STRANG BURGESS of 
Curnberland, VALENTINO of Sa co, Senator: SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRS A §4316 is enacted to read: 
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§4316. Access to orally administered cancer medications 
1. 
Coverage of approved drugs. 
A carrier that provides coverage for· cancer 
chemotherapy shall provide coverage for a prescribed orally administered cancer 
medication used to kill or slow the growth of cancerous cells on a basis no less favorable 
than intravenously administered or injected cancer medications that are covered benefits: 
2. Application. The requirements of this section apply to all individual and group 
policies, contracts and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or 
renewed in this State. For purposes of this section, all contracts are deemed to be renewed 
no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that, if a carrier provides coverage for cancer chemotherapy, the 
carrier shall provide coverage fora prescribed orally administered cancel: medicatitll1 on a 
basis no less favorable than intravenously administered' or injected cancer medications 
that are covered benefits. 
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