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An Act To Amend the Charter of the Athens Standard Water District
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0131
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: MILLS, THOMAS

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 131 
S.P.50 
January 15, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Athens Standard Water 
District 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MILLS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative THOMAS of Ripley. 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. P&SL 2005, c. 32,§4 is amended to read: 
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Sec. 4. Number of trustees. The board of trustees of the district is composed of 3 
trustees. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 6410, a trustee 
must be a taxpayer of the Town of Athens aM or a ratepayer of the district. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the requirement that a trustee of the Athens Standard Water District 
must be a taxpayer of the Town of Athens and a ratepayer of the district to being a 
taxpayer of the Town of Athens or a ratepayerofthe district. 
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An Act To Allow a Municipality Greater Flexibility To Disburse State Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0130
Sponsors: PERRY, WATSON, JACKSON, NUTTING, BRIGGS, KNIGHT
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5603

Legislative Document 
No. 130 
S.P.49 
January 15,2009 
An Act To Allow a Municipality Greater Flexibility To Disburse 
State Fees 
Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to, the C,ommittee, on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative WATSON of Bath and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, NUTTING of Androscoggin, Representatives: BRIGGS of 
Mexico, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.!. 30-A MRSA §5603, sub":§2, "ITA, as amended by PL 1995, c. 549, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
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Except as provided in subparagraphs (1) and (2) !QJJ1 and except as otherwise 
provided by charter or ordinance, disburse money only on the authority of a warrant 
drawn for the purpose, affirmatively voted and signed by a majority of the municipal 
officers. 
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The municipal' officers may adopt a written policy to permit the 
disbursement of employees' wages and benefits when a disbursement warrant has 
been signed by one or more designated municipal officers. The policy must be 
filed with the town clerk and the municipal treasurer and renewed annually by 
vote of the municipal officers. 
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The municipal officers may adopt a written policy to permit the 
disbursement of payments for municipal education costs when a dJsbursement 
warrant has been signed by the school superintendent and approved by a majoritY 
of the school board or by a finance committee appointed or duly elected by the 
school board. The policy must be filed with the town clerk and the municipal 
treasurer and renewed annually by vote of the municipal officers-;-:. 
(3) The municipal officers may adopt a written policy to permit the disbursement 
of state fees when a disbursement warrant has been signed by one or more 
designated municipal officers. The policy must be filed with the town clerk and 
the municipal treasurer and renewed annually by vote of the municipal officers; 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a municipality greater flexibility to disbur'sestate fees to-the State by 
reducing municipal processing requirements. This will encourage timely disbursing of 
state fees to the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. 
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An Act To·Cladfy Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Laws for Youth
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0132
Committee Amendment CA_A_S46 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 51, L.D. 132, Bill, "An Act To·Cladfy 
Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Laws for Youth" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Clarify Hunting and Trapping Laws for Youth' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 5, 6, 7 and 8 (page 1, lines 30 to 36 and 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive. Part letter .or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes provisions of the bill relating to the licensure of youth 
anglers. 
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.. Minor cost i~crease - General Fund' 
Minor revenue increase"' General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil violations 
Establishes new CI~ss E d'imes 
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An Act To Amend the Occupancy Limits for Campsites in the Unorganized Territories
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0134
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: THERIAULT, JACKSON, BRIGGS, CLEARY, DILL, HAYES, JOY, MARTIN, SCHATZ, WILLETTE
Amends: 12 MRSA §682

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No. 134 
H.P. 113 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Occupancy Limits for Campsites in the 
Unorganized Territories 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
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Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CLEARY of Houlton, DILL of Cape Elizabeth, HAYES 
of Buckfield, JOY of Crystal, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, WILLETTE of 
Presque Isle. 
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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 2009 camping season will begin well in advance of the expiration of 
the 90-day period; 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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows,: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §682, sub-§18, as repealed and replaced by PL 2001, c. 402, 
§ 2, is amended to read: 
18. Transient occupancy. "Transient occupancy" means occupancy that does not 
exceed 90 consecutive 120 days in a calendar year. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation'takes effect when approved. 
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This bill amends the law that limits occupancy in a campsite under the jurisdiction of 
the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission to change the occupancy limit from 90 
consecutive days to 120 days in a calendar year. 
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An Act To Increase Mileage Reimbursement for Jurors
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0135
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: THERIAULT, JACKSON, BRIGGS, CLEARY, DILL, MARTIN, SCHATZ, WILLETTE
Amends: 14 MRSA §1215

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Legislative Document 
No. 135 
H.P.114 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2009 
An Act To Increase Mileage Reimbursement for Jurors 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CLEARY of Houlton, DILL of Cape Elizabeth, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, WILLETTE of Presque Isle. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §1215;"as,amended by PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. E, §13 and affected 
by Pt. RRR and amended by c. 591, Pt. E; §13, is further amended to read: 
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§1215. Mileage and compensation of jurors 
A juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate of W 32¢ per mile for travel expenses 
from the juror's residence to the place of holding court and return and to compensation at 
the rate of $1 0 for each day of required attendance at sessions of the court. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the mileage paid a juror from 15¢ a mile t6 32¢ a mile for each day 
of required attendance at sessions of court. 
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An Act To Require the Provisi~n of Unstructured Recess Time for Elementary School Students
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0136
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: HASKELL, ALFOND, LOVEJOY, MILLER, WAGNER, BLISS

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Legislative Document 
No. 136 
H.P. 115 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2009 
An Act To Require the Provisi~n of Unstructured Recess Time for 
Elementary School Students 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative HASKELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: LOVEJOY of Portland, MILLER of Somerville, WAGNER of Lewiston, 
Senator: BLISS of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 20-A MRS A §4712 is enacted to read: 
§4712. Daily physical actiVity: . 
1. Requirement. Beginning in the 2008-2009 school year, each elementary 
school shall provide daily physical activity for its students. The physical activity 
must be consistent with. the curriculum and programs developed under section 4711 
and may include the use of recess. On a day when there is· inclement weather or 
unplanned circumstances have shortened the school day, the school may provide 
physical activity alternatives or elect not to provide physical activity. 
2. Exception. The requirements of subsection Ido not apply to a student who 
has a medical condition that precludes participation in the daily physical activity 
required under subsection 1. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that each elementary school shall provide daily physical activity 
for its students, which may include the use of recess. 
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Resolve, To Authorize a Trail To Be Built Connecting the Cascade Falls Trail with the Eastern Trail
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0137
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: PILON, VALENTINO

Legislative Document 
No. 137 
H.P. 116 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2009 
Resolve, To Authorize a Trail To Be Built Connecting the Cascade 
Falls Trail with the Eastern Trail 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
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Presented byRepresentative HOGAN 0 f Old Orchard Beach. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: PILON of Saco, VALENTINO of Saco. 
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Whereas, the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has authority over 
public uses of wildlife management areas in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 12, section 12701, subsection 1; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Authorization to build a trail over state-owned land. Resolved: 
That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall enter into an agreement to 
allow a trail for nonmotorized recreational use by the public to be built across a section of 
state-owned land in Saco within the Scarborough Wildlife Management Area. 
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purpose of the agreement is to allow the Cascade Falls Trail in Saco to be cOlmected with 
the Eastern Trail. The Eastern Trail is a portion of the Maine East Coast Greenway 
extending 80 miles from Kittery to South Portland. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve authorizes the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to enter into 
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An Act To Prohibit a Maine Clean Election Act Candidate from Participating in Political Action Committee Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0140
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: HARLOW
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Docu men t 
No. 140 
H.P.119 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2009 
An Act To Prohibit a Maine Clean Election Act Candidate from 
Participating in Political Action Committee Funding 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HARLOW ofPOliland. 
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Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§2-B is enacted to read: 
2-B. 
Political action committee participation prohibited. 
A participating 
candidate may not solicit contributions from, accept money for or otherwise participate in 
a political action committee, as dermed in section 1052, subsection 5, established to 
influence the election or defeat of legislative candidates or to support that candidate's 
effort to be elected to a legislative leadership position. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits Maine Clean Election Act candidates from participating in political 
action committees that are established to influence the election or defeat of legislative 
candidates or to support that candidate's effort to be elected to a legislative leadership 
position. 
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An Act To Require a Guide License for Certain Outdoor Activities
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0139
Sponsors: SARTY, COURTNEY, BRIGGS, DAVIS, EBERLE, JOHNSON, JOY, SHAW, SYKES
Amends: 12 MRSA §1000

Legislative Document 
No. 139 
H.P.118 
House of Representatives, January 15,2009 
An Act To Require a Guide License for Certain Outdoor Activities 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fishel1es and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative SARTY of Denmark. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
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Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, DAVIS of Sangerville, EBERLE of South Portland, 
JOHNSON of Greenville, JOY of Crystal, RICHARDSON ofWan"en, SHAW of Standish, 
SYKES of HmTison, 
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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 §1000l, sub-§28, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
28. Guide. "Guide" means a person who receives any form of remuneration for that 
person's services in accompanying or assisting a another person in the fields, or forests or 
on the waters or ice within the jurisdiction of the State wfl.i.le who is engaging in 
recreational activities, including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, 
snowmobiling orcamping at a primitive camping area. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the definition of "guide" to provide consistency in the laws 
governing a guide license for services provided for a fee to another for recreational 
activities taking place on lands or waters within the State's jurisdiction. 
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An Act Regarding the Placement of Bait To Attract Wild Animals or Birds for Hunting
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0138
Committee: Inland Fishelies and Wildlife
Sponsors: SARTY, COURTNEY, BRIGGS, CEBRA, DAVIS, JOHNSON, JOY, RICHARDSON, SHAW, SYKES
Amends: 12 MRSA §11227

FIRST REGULAR ~ESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 138 
H.P. 117 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2009 
An Act Regarding the Placement of Bait To Attract Wild Animals 
or Birds for Hunting 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fishelies and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative SARTY of Denmark. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CEBRA of Naples, DAVIS of Sangerville, JOHNSON 
of Greenville, JOY of Crystal, RICHARDSON of WalTen, SHAW of Standish, SYKES of 
Harrison. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11227 is enacted toread: 
§11227. Placement of bait for hunting 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the followingmeanings. 
A. "Bait" means any animal or plant or derivative of any animal or plant used to 
attract or hunt wild animals or wild birds. "Bait" does not include any packaging or 
container materials that fall within the definition of "litter" under Title 17, section 
2263, subsection 2. 
2. Placement of bait. A person may not place bait unless: 
A. The person placing bait has permission of the landowner; and 
B. The stand, blind or bait area is plainly labeled with a 2-inch-by-4-inch tag with 
the name and address of the person placing the bait and the name of the landowner. 
3. Hunting over bait. A person may not hunt over bait unless: 
A. The person hunting over bait has permission of the landowner; 
B. The stand, blind or bait area is plainly labeled with a 2-inch-by-4-inch tag with 
the name and address of the person placing the bait and the name of the landowner; 
and 
c. The person hunting from any stand or blind overlooking baited areas has the 
permission of the owner of the stand or blind. 
4. Responsibility for cleanup. A person placing bait and any person hunting over 
the bait are jointly and severally responsible for ensuring that the bait area is cleaned up 
within 10 days of the request of the landowner or within 10 days of the close of the 
season on the specific animal or bird being hunted, whichever comes first. 
5. Construction. Nothing in this section authorizes hunting of wild animals or wild 
birds that is otherwise prohibited by statute or rule. 
The requirements of this section are in addition to the requirements of section 1 1301 for 
bear baiting. 
SUMMARY 
This bill will bring Maine's baiting laws into conformity for different species by 
requiring labeling of bait sites, owner permission and cleanup of bait areas within a 
specific period of time. 
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An Act To Amend the Process for Secession from a County by a Municipality .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0143
Committee: State and Local Govemment
Sponsors: ROBINSON, DIAMOND, CEBRA, CROCKETT, HAMPER, MILLETT, SARTY, SYKES, HASTINGS

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Legislative Document 
No. 143 
H.P.122 
House of Representati ves, January 15, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Process for Secession from a County by a 
Municipality . 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Govemment suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ROBINSON of Raymond. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, CROCKETT of Bethel, HAMPER of Oxford, MILLETT 
of Waterford, SARTY of Denmark, SYKES of Harrison, Senator: HASTINGS of Oxford. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 30-A MRS A §2174, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 401, §1, is amended to 
read: 
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§2174. Secession by a municipality from a county 
This subchapter establishes· a process by which a municipality may secede from one 
county and join another. The mumcinalitv must share a noUtical subdi,,iision border with 
both counties. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the requirement that a municipality seeking to secede from one 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0144
Committee Amendment CA_A_H135 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" II " to RP. 123, L.D. 144, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Reduce the Size of the 
Legislature" 
Amend the resolution in the 3rd indented paragraph in 4th line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "115" and inserting in its place the following: 'ill' 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the 4th and 5th indented paragraphs (page 
I, lines 24 to 30 in L.D.) 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the question (page 2 in L.D.) and inserting 
the following: 
, "Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to reduce the size of the House 
of Representatives from 151 members to 131 members effective in the year 2013?" , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, reduces the size of 
the House of Representatives to 131 members rather than the 115 members in the 
constitutional resolution. It also removes from the resolution the proposed changes to the 
size of the Senate so that the Senate would remain at an odd number of Senators between 
and 35. 
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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Reduce the Size of the 
Legislature 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential future biennium savings - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthN ear 
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 ofa second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $1 07,250 may be required. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
If approved by the voters, the reduction in the number of legislators will result in savings from legislative salaries and 
expenses as estimated below: 
Legislative Salaries and Expenses 
Apportionment Timing 
Total Estimated Cost (Savings) 
2010-11 
$485,000 
$485,000 
2011-12 
$0 
2012-13 
($1,642,479) 
($485,000) 
($2,127,479) 
2013-14 
($1,414,064) 
($1,414,064) 
2014-15 
($1,759,776) 
($1,759,776) 
The Legislature would require an additional appropriation in fiscal year 2010-11 to fund the costs of the 
apportionment ofthelegislative districts. The normal timing of the apportionment costs is for them to be incurred in 
fiscal year 2012-13. 
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An Act To Require Telephone Directories To Include Cellular Telephone Numbers for Businesses
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0146
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: RICHARDSON

Legislative Document 
No. 146 
H.P.125 
House of Representatives, January 15,2009 
An Act To Require Telephone Directories To Include Cellular 
Telephone Numbers for Businesses 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Warren. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 35-A MR.SA §7501, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6, is 
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Customer- information included in directory; 
When a telephone utility 
publishes a directory of names, addresses and telephone numbers for distrib~tion to its 
. customers or others, it shall; at the request of a customer, include in the directory: 
A. The full name of the customer; 
B. The firsiname of one other person bearing the customer's last name; 
C. The customer's address; arul 
D. The customer's telephone number.,.; and 
E. When the customer is a business entity, the customer's cellular telephone number. 
For purposes of this subsection, "business entity" means a corporation, association, 
partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or other legal entity, 
and "cellular telephone" means a wireless telephone device that is used to access mobile 
telecommunications services. 
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cellular telephone numbers for businesses at the request of a customer. 
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An Act To Allow Voters To Choose Ongoing Absentee Voter Status
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0150
Committee Amendment CA_A_H182 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 129, L.D. 150, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Voters To Choose Ongoing Absentee Voter Status" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Conduct a Pilot Program for Ongoing 
Absentee Voter Status' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Secretary of State to conduct a pilot program for ongoing 
absentee voter status. Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall conduct a pilot 
program for ongoing absentee voter status, to include the 3 statewide elections of 
November 2009, June 2010 and November 2010. The Secretary of State shall select one 
or more municipalities that are willing and able to paliicipate in the pilot program. In 
designing the pilot program, the Secretary of State may consult with other states that have 
a program for ongoing absentee voter status or a similar program. The Secretary of State 
shall design or approve the forms and procedures necessary to conduct the pilot program, 
including the procedures for voters to request ongoing absentee voter status, as well as 
any conditions that would cause a person's ongoing absentee voter status to be terminated 
prior to the end of the pilot program; and be it fUliher 
Sec. 2. Reporting date established. Resolved: That the Secretary of State 
shall submit a repOli concerning the pilot program and any recommended legislation to 
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over legal and veterans 
affairs by February 15,20 II. The committee is authorized to submit legislation related to 
this report to the First Regular Session of the 125th Legislature after consideration of this 
repOli.' 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It establishes a resolve to direct the Secretary of 
State to conduct a pilot program regarding establishing ongoing absentee voter status. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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An Act To Allow Voters To Choose Ongoing Absentee Voter Status 
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Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Secretary of State associated with conducting the pilot program can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR0560(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Enhance the Safety of Forestry Workers and Contracted Farm Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0154
Committee Amendment CA_A_H112 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 133, L.D. 154, Bill, "An Act To 
Enhance the Safety of Forestry Workers and Contracted Farm Workers" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in the 8th line (page 2, line 
lOin L.D.) by striking out the following: "11" and inserting the following: '-J.+ the 
manufacturer's design specifications except in no instance may it exceed 12' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in the 10th line (page 2, 
line 12 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "axle" the following: " resulting in the 
number of passengers in the vehicle at anyone time not exceeding II' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the number of occupants in a IS-person or 12-person 
van may not exceed 12, 11 passengers and one driver. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/24/09 fo?ac:.. 
LD 154 
LR 543(02) 
An Act To Enhance the Safety of Forestry Worl<:ers and Contracted Farm Workers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4, 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil violations 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Protect Consumers from the Unlicensed Practice of a Trade or Profession
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0156
Senate Amendment SA_A_S14 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 135, L.D. 156, Bill, "An Act To Protect 
Consumers from the Unlicensed Practice of a Trade or Profession" 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection 4 in the 5th line (page I, line 8 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$1,000" and inserting the following: '$200' 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection 4 in the 5th line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$5,000" and inserting the following: '$2,500' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment decreases the minimum and maximum penalties as proposed in the 
bill from a minimum of$I,OOO to $200 an;fa maximum of$5,000 to $2,500. 
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Approved: 03/25/09 ;:b::I'ac.. 
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LR 337(04) 
An Act To Protect Consumers from the Unlicensed Practice of a Trade or Profession 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''14". 
Sponsor: Sen. Courtney of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
A reduction in fines compared to the amounts in the original bill will decrease General Fund revenue by minor 
amounts. Overall the bill as amended here would still generate a minor increase in fine revenue. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0154
Senate Amendment SA_A_S131 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 133, L.D. 154, BiIl, "An Act To Enhance 
the Safety of Forestry Workers and Contracted Farm Workers" 
Amend the bilI by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this bill provides protections for forestry workers and contracted fanTI 
workers; and 
Whereas, such protections need to take effect as soon as possible; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the folIowing legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 10 the foIlowing: 
'Sec. 11. 26 MRS A §872, sub-§I, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 461, §1, is amended 
to read: 
1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, "bond worker" means a person who 
has been described under 8 United States Code, Section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)E91 and granted 
permission to work temporarily in the United States.' 
Amend the biIl by adding before the summary the folIowing: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
Amend the biIl by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and clause to the bill and applies the 
requirement that employers of bond workers provide proof of the employer's ownership 
of logging equipment for any temporary alien worker, not just nonagricultural temporary 
laborers. 
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An Act To Ban Smoking on Public Beaches and in Public Parks
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0155
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: KNIGHT, NUTTING, HOGAN, INNES, JONES, PERRY, RUSSELL, SIROIS, STRANG BURGESS, VAN WIE
Amends: 22 MRSA §1580-E

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOl'~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 155 
H.P.134 
House of Representatives, January 20,2009 
An Act To Ban Smoking on Public Beaches and in Public Parks 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative KNIGHT of Livennore Falls. 
Cosponsored by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and 
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Representatives: HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, INNES of Yarmouth, JONES of Mount 
Vernon, PERRY of Calais, RUSSELL of Portland, SIROIS of Turner, STRANG BURGESS of 
Cumberland, VAN WIE of New Gloucester. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1580-E is enacted to read: 
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1. 
Smoking prohibited. 
A person may not smoke tobacco or any other 
substance on a public beach or in a public park. 
2. Smoking defined. "Smoking" means carrying 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. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits smoking on public beaches and in public parks. 
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An Act To Protect Consumers from the Unlicensed Practice of a Trade or Profession
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0156
Senate Amendment SA_B_S15 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" f3 " to H.P. 135, L.D. 156, Bill, "An Act To Protect 
Consumers from the Unlicensed Practice of a Trade or Profession" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 4 in the 4th line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "revoked" the following: " and who receives payment of 
$1,000 or more for a service performed,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the penalty applies only if the unlicensed person 
receives payment ol$J ,O.QO or qlore for a service performed. 
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LR 337(06) 
An Act To Protect Consumers from the Unlicensed Practice of a Trade or Profession 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ".8" 
Sponsor: Sen. Courtney of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishing a threshold amount before the panalties may apply will decrease General Fund revenue by minor 
amounts. Overall the bill as amended here would still generate a minor increase in fine revenue. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0156
Senate Amendment SA_C_S43 (Senate)

SENA TE AMENDMENT" c...." to H.P. 135, L.D. 156, Bill, "An Act To Protect 
Consumers from the Unlicensed Practice of a Trade or Profession" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 4 in the 4th line (page I, line 7 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "revoked" the following: " and who receives payment of 
$500 or more for a service performed,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the penalty applies only if the unlicensed person 
receives payment of $500 or more for a service performed. 
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COUNTY: York 
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Sponsor: Sen. Courtney of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishing a threshold amount before the penalties may apply will decrease General Fund revenue by minor 
amounts. Overall the bill as amended here would still generate a minor increase in fine revenue. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0156
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CONNOR, PERRY, ADAMS, BEAUDOIN, CROCKETT, LEGG, SMITH, WAGNER, CRA YEN, HOBBINS
Amends: 10 MRSA §8003-C

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No. 156 
H.P.135 
House of Representatives, January 20,2009 
An Act To Protect Consumers from the Unlicensed Practice of a 
Trade or Profession 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CONNOR of Kennebunk. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, CROCKETT of Augusta, 
LEGG of Kennebunk, SMITH of Monmouth, WAGNER of Lyman, Senators: CRA YEN of 
Androscoggin, HOBBINS of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §8003-C, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 687, Pt. C, 
§ 12, is amended to read: 
4. Unlicensed practice; civil penalties. Any person who practices or represents 
to the public that the person is authorized to practice a profession or trade without 
first obtaining a license as required by this Title or after the license has expired or has 
been suspended or revoked commits a civil violation punishable by a fine of not less 
than $+00 $1,000 but not more than ~ 
$5,000 for each violation. An action 
under this subsection may be brought in District Court or, in combination with an 
action under subsection 5, in Superior Court. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the civil penalty for the unlicensed practice of a trade or 
profession from not less than $100 and not more than $2,000 to not less than $1,000 
and not more than $5,000. 
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An Act To Require HealthCare Practitioners To Distribute Free Samples of Medications in Certain Circumstances
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0163
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BEAUDOIN, CRAVEN, BOLAND, HOGAN, JONES, LAJOIE, MORRISON, WATSON, WRIGHT
Amends: 22 MRSA §1723

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 163 
H.P.142 
House of Representatives, January 20,2009 
An Act To Require HealthCare Practitioners To Distribute Free 
Samples of Medications in Certain Circumstances 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BEAUDOIN of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BOLAND of Sanford, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, JONES of Mount 
Vernon, LAJOIE of Lewiston, LEGG ofK.ennebunk, MORRISON of South Portland, 
WATSON of Bath, WRIGHT of Berwick. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1723 is enacted to read: 
§1723. Distribution of free samples of medications 
A health care practitioner, as defined in section 171I-C, subsection I, paragraph F, 
who is authorized to prescribe medications shall provide free samples of a medication to a 
patient prior to submitting a prescription to a pharmacy for the same medication in order 
to test the reaction of the patient to the medication and the effectiveness of the medication 
in the treatment of the disease or condition of the patient if: 
1. Availability. 
The health care practitioner has available free samples of the 
medication in the correct dosage for the patient; 
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2. Appropriateness. The health care practitioner determines that providing free 
samples of the medication to the patient is appropriate for the patient; and 
3. Timeliness. The health care practitioner determines that providing free samples 
of the medication will not delay necessary treatment. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires health care practitioners to distribute free samples of medications to 
patients in order to test the reaction of the patient to the med ication and the effectiveness 
of the medication in the treatment of the disease or condition. The requirement to 
distribute free samples depends on availability, appropriateness and timeliness. 
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An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Used Goods Sold To Benefit Food Pantries
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0167
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SCHATZ, DAMON, EATON
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

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Legislative Document 
No. 167 
H.P.146 
House of Representatives, January 20, 2009 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Used Goods Sold To 
Benefit Food Pantries 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
Representative: EATON of Sullivan. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§92 is enacted to read: 
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92. 
Used goods. 
Sales of used tangible personal property by a nonprofit 
organization when the profits from the sales of that property are used to benefit a food 
pantry. For purposes of this subsection, "food pantry" means a nonprofit organization 
that receives donated food products and provides those food products to the indigent for 
no or reduced cost. 
Sec. 2. Rulemaking. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Bureau of Revenue Services shall adopt routine technical rules, as defined in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, to implement the provisions of 
this Act. 
Sec. 3. Effective date. That section of this Act that enacts the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 36, section 1760, subsection 92 takes effect October 1,2009. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax exemption for sales of llsed goods by a nonprofit 
organization when the profits from those sales benefit a food pantry. 
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An Act To Provide Complimentary Hunting and Fishing Licenses to Resident Disabled Veterans Who Served in Support Units Outside of Combat Zones
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0168
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, COURTNEY, DAVIS, NASS, CLARK, CROCKETT, SA VIELLO, TUTTLE
Amends: 12 MRSA §10853

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 168 
S.P.54 
January 21,2009 
An Act To Provide Complimentary Hunting and Fishing Licenses to 
Resident Disabled Veterans Who Served in Support Units Outside 
of Combat Zones 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: COURTNEY of York, DAVIS of Cumberland, McCORMICK of 
Kennebec, NASS of York, Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CROCKETT of Augusta, 
SA VIELLO of Wilton, TUTTLE of Sanford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10853, sub-§4, ~C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, 
§2 and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
C. Has a service-connected disability evaluated at: 
(1) One hundred percent; or 
(2) Seventy percent or more as a result of honorable military service and 
who has served in a combat zone during any armed conflict in which 
participants were exposed to war risk hazards as defined in 42 United States 
Code, Section 1711 (b) or who has served outside of such a combat zone in a 
support unit for a unit in that combat zone. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides complimentary hunting and fishing licenses to resident 
disabled veterans who have served outside of a combat zone in support units for units 
in a combat zone. 
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