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An Act To Display the Homeland Security Advisory System at Public Transportation Facilities (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1777
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: PILON, NUTTING, HANLEY, MAGNAN, MARTIN, PLUMMER, SCHATZ, DIAMOND

SECOND REGULAR SES8ION-2010 
Legislative Document 
No. 1777 
H.P.1264 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2010 
An Act To Display the Homeland Security Advisory System at 
Public Transportation Facilities 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative PILON of Saco. 
Cosponsored by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and 
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Representatives: HANLEY of Gardiner, MAGNAN of Stockton Springs, MARTIN of Eagle 
Lake, PLUMMER of Windham, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Printed on rccy~lcd paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 37':'B MRSA §704, as amended by PL 2007, c. 3, § 1 and c. 167, § 11, is 
further amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
The director shall identiry or prepare informational materials, which must be pnsted 
at a publicly accessible location in all public transportation facilities, to inform the public 
about-the federal Homeland Security Advisory System and .the meanings of that system's 
color-coded threat conditions. For the purposes of this paragraph, "public transportation 
facilities" means passenger embarkation and debarkation areas for public intercity 
conveyance of at least 10 passengers, including, but not limited to, air terminals, ferry or 
other water transportation terminals, rail terminals and .other land transportation 
terminals. 
SUMMARY 
. This bill requires the posting of information about the federal Homeland Security 
Advisory System and its color-coded threat conditions in publicly accessible locations in 
public transportation facilities. 
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An Act To Enable the Installation of Broadband Infrastructure
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1778
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H807 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT B "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1265, 
L.D. 1778, Bill, "An Act To Enable the Installation of Broadband Infrastructure" 
Amend the amendment in section lOin §9216 in subsection 6 in the first paragraph in 
the first line (page 5, line 9 in amendment) by striking out the following: "use" and 
inserting the following: 'provide incumbent local exchange carriers a right of first refusal 
to access' 
Amend the amendment in section lOin §9216 in subsection 6 in paragraph A by 
striking out all of the last underlined sentence (page 5, lines 31 to 33 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section lOin §9216 in subsection 6 in paragraph B in the 
5th to 7th lines (page 5, lines 38 to 40 in amendment) by striking out the following: "or, if 
the authority verifies that there are no unserved areas within the carrier's service territory, 
that the funds will be used to increase available broadband speeds for customers within 
the carrier's service territory" 
Amend the amendment in section lOin §9216 in subsection 6 in paragraph D in the 
first line (page 6, line 5 in amendment) by striking out the following: "36th" and inserting 
the following: '12th' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment modifies Committee Amendment "A" as follows. 
1. 
It clarifies that incumbent local exchange carriers have a limited right of first 
refusal to access the broadband sustainability fund. 
2. Committee Amendment "A" provides that funds not requested by incumbent local 
exchange carriers within one year are transferred to the ConnectME Fund but allows the 
ConnectME Authority to extend this time period. This amendment removes the ability of 
the ConnectME Authority to extend the one-year time frame. 
This amendment also 
provides that all funds remaining in the broadband sustainability fund one year after the 
broadband sllstainability fee ceases are transferred to the ConnectME Fund. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMEN~" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1265, L.D. 1778 
3. It limits the use by an incumbent local exchange carrier of disbursements from the 
broadband sustainability fund to the deployment 0±:-9foadband infrastructure in unserved 
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An Act To Prohibit Surcharges on the Use of Debit Cards (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1779
Committee: Insurance and Financia,l Services
Sponsors: TREAT, CROCKETT, PRIEST, BARTLETT
Amends: 9-A MRSA §1

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
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Legis~ative Document 
No. 1779 
H.P.1266 
. House of Representatives, February 9, 2010 
An Act To Prohibit Surcharges on the Use of Debit Cards 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financia,l Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative TREAT of Hallowell. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CROCKETT of Augusta, PRIEST of Brunswick, Senator: 
BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 9-A MRSA §1-301, sub-§17-A is enacted to read: 
17-A. Debit card. "Debit card" has the same meaning as in Title 10, section 1271 , 
subsection 3. 
Sec. 2. 9-AMRSA §8-303, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 243, §25, is 
amended to read: 
2. We A se1ler in aHY ~ sales transaction may not impose a surcharge on a cardholder 
who elects to use a credit .card or debit card in lieu of payment by cash, check or similar 
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Maine law currently prohibits surcharges on the use of credit cards. This bill extends 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 270: Uniform Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1780
Committee Amendment CA_A_H770 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Pr, to H.P. 1270, L.D. 1780, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 270: Uniform Reporting System for Quality 
Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "authorized" the following: 'only if the rule is amended to require 
reporting of the results of a hospital's active surveiIlance culturing of high-risk patients 
for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and to clarify that the Maine Quality 
. Forum must within 90 days of adoption of the rule establish a schedule for periodic 
prevalence studies' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment states that the Legislature approves the major substantive nile on 
health care-associated infection quality data set filing if the rule is amended to require 
reporting of the results of a hospital's active surveillance culturing of high-risk patients 
for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and to clarify that the Maine Quality 
Forum must within 90 days of adoption of the rule establish a schedule for periodic 
prevalence studies. 
FISCAL i\OTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/2211 0 ;:'!;pac.. 
124tb MAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD 1780 
LR 2597(02) 
Resolve, Regardillllg Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 270: Uniform Reporting System for 
Quality Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendmellllt ,it, 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any fiscal impact to the Maine Health Data Organization is expected to be minor and can be absorbed utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 270: Uniform Reporting Sysfem for Quality Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1780
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 1780 
H.P, 1270 
House of Representatives, February 11, 2010 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 270: 
Uniform Reporting Sysfem for Quality Data Sets, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization 
(EMERGENCY) 
: Reported by Represent~tlve PERRY of Calais for the Maine Health Data Organization 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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Clerk' 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this. resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
. Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature; these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 270: 
Uniform Reporting System for QualitY Data Sets, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Maine Health Data Organization that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title· 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited iri the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 270:. Uniform 
Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a major substantive rule of the Maine Health 
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An Act To Exempt the Town of Hermon from the School Administrative Unit Consolidation Law
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1782
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PERRY

. SECOND REGULAR SESSION-2010 
Legislative Docmnent 
No. 1782 
S.P.686 
In Senate, February 17, 2010 
An Act To Exempt the Town of Hermon from the School 
Administrative Unit Consolidation Law 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
Printed on recycled paper 
. JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enackd as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Town of Hermon is located adjacent to a major service center; and 
Whereas, according to the Depmtment of Education, the proposed school 
administrative unit reorganization that includ~s the Town of Hermon is atypical when 
compared to other areas of the State inasmuch as the assigned labor market index of the 
prospective pmtners differs by 13%; and 
Whereas, the reorganization will likely result in an increase in the allocation of 
essential programs and services funds to the new regional school unit; and 
Whereas, there is no assurance that these funds will provide any benefit to the 
students of the Town of Hermon; and 
Whereas, the Town of Hermon has initiated significant efficiencies between the 
municipality and the local school department including facility use and technology 
services; 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. 
Exemption 
from 
school 
rcgionalization 
requirements. 
Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 103-A and Public Law 
2007, chapter 240, Part XXXX as amended by Public Law 2007, chapter 668, the Town 
of Hermon is not required to join other towns to form a regional school unit wHh a 
student population exceeding 1,200. 
In administering the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 103-A and for the 
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purposes of implementing Public Law 2007, chapter 240, Pact XXXX, section 36 as 
amended by Public Law 2007, chapter 668, the Commissioner of Education shall 
consider the Town of Hermon to be geographically isolated and provide to the town 
exemptions from and accommodations to Title 20-A, chapter lOI-A similar to those 
provided to coastal islands. 
Emergency clause. 
Ill; view of the: emergency cited! In the' preamble; this. 
legislation takes effect wheni<lpproved~ 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts the Town of Henmon from minimum student enrollments 
established in statute for regional school unhs. 
The Commissioner of Education is 
requii'ed to treat the town in a man-ner similar to the treatment of coastal islands. 
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An Act Regarding the Commissioner of Education's Rule-making Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1784
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H808 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "fj" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1272, 
L.D. 1784, Bill, "An Act Regarding the Commissioner of Education's Rule-making 
Authority" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 1, lines 
and 34 and page 2, lines 1 to 3 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'I. Two members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate. The 
appointments must include members from each of the 2 parties holding the largest 
number of seats in the Legislature;' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 2, lines 4 
to 8 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'2. Three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the 
House. The appointments must include members from each of the 2 parties holding the 
largest number of seats in the Legislature;' 
Amend the amendment in section 7 by striking out all of the last sentence (page 3, , 
lines 1 to 3 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes language specifying the joint standing committees from 
which members of the Commission to Study the Rule-making Process under the Maine 
Administrative Procedure Act must be appointed and removes authority of the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government 
matters to submit a bill to the 125th Legislature. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Commissioner of Education's Rule-making Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1784
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H818 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "f!;" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1272, 
L.D. 1784, Bill, "An Act Regarding the Commissioner of Education's Rule-making 
Authority" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment remov 
reamble and the emergency clause. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Energy Infrastructure Development
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1786
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H828 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "'//' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1274, 
L.D. 1786, Bill, "An Act Regarding Energy Infrastructure Development" 
Amend the amendment on page 8 by inserting after the first indented paragraph the 
following: 
'Amend the bill in Pali A in section 2 in § 122 in subsection 6-A in the last line (page 
II, line lOin L.D.) by inserting after the following: ".2.," the following: 'Notwithstanding 
this subsection, revenues generated from the use of land and assets, including but not 
limited to rights-of-way, owned by the Department of Transportation within energy 
infrastructure corridors must be deposited in a dedicated accoLlnt in the Department of 
TranspOIiation to be Llsed exclusively for highway capital projects.' ' 
Amend the amendment on page 11 by inseliing after section 8 the following: 
'Sec. A-9. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Highway and Bridge Capital 0406 
Initiative: Provides an allocation to establish an account for highway capital projects 
funded from revenue received frolll the use of land and assets owned by the Department 
of Transportation. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
Capital Expenditures 
OTT-IER SPEClAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
2010-11 
$500 
'$500 
Amend the amendment on page II in subsection 9 in the 2nd line (page 11, line 9 in 
amendment) by inserting after the following: "subsection I-C" the following: 'or 6-A' 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that revenues generated from the use of land and assets, 
including but not limited to rights-of-way, owned by the Department of TranspOliation 
within energy infrastructure corridors must be deposited in a dedicated account in the 
Department of Transportation to be used exclusively for highway capital projects. The 
amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(Representative THOMAS) 
TOWN: Ripley 
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124tb MAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD 1786 
LR 2578(06) 
An Act Regarding Energy Infrastructure Development 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "j}, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas of Ripley 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
PI'ojections 
2011-12 
'Projections 
2012-13 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$500 
$500 
$500 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation provides that all revenues generated from the lise of land and assets owned by the Depalil1lent of 
Transportation must be deposited in a dedicated account in the depaliment to be used for highway capital projects. A 
base allocation has been established to allow the department to spend any such revenues received. 
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An Act Regarding the Commissioner ofEdlllcation's Rude-making Authority (AFTER DEADLTh'E)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1784
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CONNOR, ALFOND, ADAMS, KENT, SMITH, STRANG BURGESS, COURTNEY, SULLIVAN

Legislative Document 
No. 1784 
H.P.1272 
House of Representatives, February 17,2010 
An Act Regarding the Commissioner ofEdlllcation's Rude-making 
Authority 
(AFTER DEADLTh'E) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
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Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CONNOR ofKelmebunk. 
Cosponsored by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland and 
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Representatives: ADAMS ofPOliland, EVES ofNOlih Belwick,KENT of Woolwich, LEGG 
ofKemlebunk, SMITH of Momnouth, STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, Senators: 
COURTNEY of York, SULLIVAN of York. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
. This bill proposes to examine the rule-making authority of the Commissioner of 
EducatiOll as it relates to rules that have been submitted to the Le'gislature by the 
commissioner, considered by the Legislature and rejected by the Legislature. 
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An Act Regarding Energy Infrastructure Development
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1786
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S510 (Senate)

LD 1786 
LR 2578(05) 
An Act Regarding Energy Infrastructure Development 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "ft" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsol': Sen. Damon of Hancock 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$0 
2010-11 
$0 
Projections 
2011-12 
$0 
Projections 
2012-13 
$0 
This amendment increases the amount of revenue transferred from the Energy Infrastructure Benefits Fund at the 
Efficiency Maine Trust to the DepaIiment of TranspOliation (DOT) from 20% to 50%, which would increase both 
Other Special Revenue Funds revenue and expenditures at the DOT. The amendment also removes the Transportation 
Efficiency Fund from the bill, therefore the Other Special Revenue Funds base allocation of $500 to that Fund has 
been removed and a new $500 Other Special Revenue Funds base allocation established to allow the DOT to spend 
any revenues received. The incremental effect to Other Special Revenue Funds allocations to the DOT is $0. 
Any revenue loss to the Efficiency Maine Trust arising from reducing revenue in the Energy Infrastructure Benefits 
Fund is not expected to significantly impact programs. 
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An Act Regarding Energy Infrastructure Development
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1786
Senate Amendment SA_A_S505 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "It-" to H.P. 1274, L.D. 1786, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Energy Infrastructure Development" 
Amend the bill in Part C in section 4 by striking out all of the last sentence (page 15, 
lines 33 and 34 in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes authority for the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters to submit a bill to the 
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COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To ClarifY Exemptions in the Milk Handling Fee
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1788
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S458 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1276, L.D. 1788, Bill, "An Act To ClarifY Exemptions in the Milk Handling Fee" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the last line (page 1, line 36 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "; and be it further" and inserting the following: '.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes authority for the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over agricultural matters to submit a bill to the First 
Regular Session of the 125th Legislature. 
SPONSOREDBY:~ ~ 
(Senator NUTT#~ 
COUNTY: AndJroscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Working Group To Study Landlord and Tenant Issues
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1790
House Amendment HA_A_H743 (House)
Amends: 33 MRSA §1954

HOUSE AMENDMENT "./)" to H.P. 1278, L.D. 1790, Bill, "An Act To Implement 
the Recommendations of the Working Group To Study Landlord and Tenant Issues" 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 25. 33 MRSA §1954, sub-§2, as amended byPL 2003, c. 303, §2, is 
repealed.' 
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Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment repeals a provision that does not confqrm to changes made in the 
bill to the Maine RmSeCrsiatutes, Title 14, section 60 13. 
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An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Records of Public Proceedings
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1791
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S476 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1279, L.D. 1791, Bill, "An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Right To Know 
Advisory Committee Concerning Records of Public Proceedings" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out the last sentence. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the authprization of the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction ov~ers 
to report out a bill. 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Public Records Exceptions
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1792
Committee Amendment CA_A_H750 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/+,, to H.P. 1280, L.D. 1792, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee 
Concerning Public Records Exceptions" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 4,5,6 and 13. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pali letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment deletes the changes to public records exceptions concerning the 
Finance Authority of Maine. 
F1SCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03116/10 frac:.. 
LD 1792 
LR 2598(02) 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning 
Public Records Exceptions· 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~,, 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Records of Public Proceedings
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1791
Committee Amendment CA_A_H734 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "R" to H.P. 1279, L.D. 1791, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning 
Records of Public Proceedings" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Right To Know Advisory Committee To Further Examine 
Requirements That Public Bodies Keep Records of Public Proceedings' 
Amend the bill by stdking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Records of public proceedings. Resolved: That the Right To Know 
Advisory Committee, established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title I, section 411, 
shall further examine issues related to requiring public bodies to keep records of public 
proceedings. The issues to be examined must include the form and maintenance of the 
records to be kept, including how soon the records must be available and how long the 
records must be retained, the appropriate contents of the records, whether failure to 
comply with records requirements results in the invalidation of action taken by the public 
body and other related issues. The advisory committee shall submit a report containing 
its findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over judiciary matters no later than February 15, 20 II. The joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters may 
report out a bill to the First Regular Session of the 125th Legislature based on the report.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve directing the Right To Know 
Advisory Committee to further examine issues related to requiring public bodies to keep 
records of public proceedings. The advisory committee must submit a repOli to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters no later 
than February 15, 2011, and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
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jurisdiction over judiciary matters may report out a bill to the First Regular Session of the 
125th Legislature based on the report. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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LR 2599(02) 
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning 
Records of Public Proceedings 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment Iffl 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional issues for review by the Right to Know Advisory Committee can be reviewed within the existing 
number of authorized and funded meetings of the committee. No additional funding is required. 
LR2599(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Solid Waste Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1794
Committee: Natural Resources
Amends: 38 MRSA §1310-X

Legislative Do.cument 
No. 1794 
H.P.1282 
House of Representatives, February 25,2010 
An Act Regarding Solid Waste Facilities 
Reported by Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Natural Resources pursuant to Public Law 2009, chapter 412, Part B, section 2 . 
. . Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 218. 
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Clerk 
· Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1310-X, sub-§3, ~, as amended by PL 1995, c. 68, § 1 ,is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
8. The department detennines that the proposed expansion is contiguous with the 
existing facility and: 
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. U) Is located on property owned on December 31, 1989 by the licensee or by a 
corporation or other business entity under common ownei'ship or control with the 
licensee; or 
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(2) For a commercial solid waste disposal facility that is a landfill that is not 
under order or agreement to close, is located on property owned by the licensee; -
and 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law that prohibits expansion of commercial solid waste disposal 
facilities by authorizing a comlnei'ciallandfill that is not under an order or agreement to 
close to expand if the proposed expansion is contiguous with the existing facility and is 
located on propelty owned by the person holding the commercial solid waste facility 
license. CUITent law requires that the proposed expansion be contiguous with the existing 
facility and be Iqcated on property owned on December 31, 1989 by the licensee or by a 
corporation 01' other business entity under common ownership or control with the 
licensee. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 881: Fees; Chemical Use in Children's Products, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1796
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H780 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "f)" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1284, 
L.D. 1796, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 881: Fees; Chemical Use 
in Children's Products, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental 
Protection" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the 4th line (page 1, line 19 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "February I, 2013" and inserting the following: 'December IS, 
2012' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the next to the last line (page I, line 27 in 
amendment) by inserting after the following: "bill" the following: 'by April 30, 2013' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the date by which the Department of Environmental 
Protection must submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over natural resources matters from February 1,2013 to December 15,2012. 
The amendment also sets a date by which the committee may submit a bill to the First 
Regular Session ofthe~gi~ of April3,k), 2013. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 2: Standards for Qualifications of Assigned Counsel, a Major Substantive Rule of tbe Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1795
Committee: JUdiciary

Legislative Document 
No. 1795 
H.P. 1283 . 
of Representatives, February 25,2010 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 2: Standards for 
Qualifications of Assigned Counsel, a Major Substantive Rule of tbe 
Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PRIEST of Bnmswickfor the Maine Commission on Indigent 
Legal Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on JUdiciary suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 218. 
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Emergency preamble. VVhcreas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been sLlbmitted to the 
-Legislature for review; and 
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Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legisla!urc's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency with in 
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the meaniilg. of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adQption of Chapter 2: Standards for 
Qual ifications of Assigned Counsel, a provisionally adopted major substantive ru Ie of the 
Maine Commission on l1idigent Legal Services that has been submitted to the Legislature 
for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter2-A, 
is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This res.olve provides for legislative review of Chapter 2: Standards for Qualifications 
of Assigned Counsel, a major substantive rule of the Maine Commission on Indigent 
Legal Services. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 881: Fees; Chemical Use in. Children's Products, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1796
Committee: Natliral Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 1796 
H.P.1284 
House of Representatives, February 25, 20ID 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 881: Fees; 
Chemical Use in. Children's Products, a Major Substantive Rule of 
the Department of Environmental Protection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson for the Department of Environmental 
Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Natliral Resources suggested and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 218. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, thc above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of. this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
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Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
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the· meaning of the Constitution of Maine and J;equire the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace; health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Bec.1. Adoption.· Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 881: Fees; Ch~mical 
Use in Children's Products, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the· 
Department of Environmental Protection that has been subinitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
. legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 881: Fees; Chemical Use in 
Children's Products, a major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental 
Protection. 
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An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Create Access to Dental Care throughout the State
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1798
Committee Amendment CA_A_H833 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f} " to H.P. 1286, L.D. 1798, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Create Access to Dental Care throughout the 
State" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/18/10 ;:!;Pad.. 
LD 1798 
LR 2357(02) 
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Create Access to Dental Care throughout the 
State 
Bond Issues 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment /1" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Term (years) 
Principal 
Rate (%) 
Interest 
General Fund - Taxable 
$7,000,000 
4.5% 
$1,732,500 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlYear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-l0 
General 
Bond Issue 
Standard 
Total Cost 
$8,732,500 
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. 
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An Act To Encourage the Use of Models in the Collection and Use of Student Achievement Data
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1799
Committee Amendment CA_A_S483 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 704, L.D. 1799, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage the Use of Models in the Collection and Use of Student Achievement Data" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3 .. Review of models. 
The Commissioner of Education shall convene a 
stakeholder group to review the models developed pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 20-A, section 13802 for the evaluation of the professional performance of 
teachers and principals who are employed by a school administrative unit within the 
State. The Commissioner of Education, or the commissioner's designee, shall serve as a 
member of the stakeholder group. The commissioner shall invite representatives of the 
following educational associations that are appointed by their respective associations to 
serve as members of the stakeholder group: 
I. The Maine Education Association; 
2. The Maine Principals' Association; 
3. The Maine School Boards Association; 
4. The Maine School Superintendents Association; and 
5. The Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities. 
The stakeholder group shall review the models developed by the Depaliment of 
Education for the evaluation of the professional performance of teachers and principals 
prior to the final adoption of the models by the DepaIiment of Education.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment adds a 
provision to require the Commissioner of Education to convene a stakeholder group to 
review the models developed pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 
13802 for the evaluation of the professional performance of teachers and principals who 
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are employed by a school administrative unit within the State. The stakeholder group 
shall review the models prior to the final adoption of the models. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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LD 1799 
LR 2603(02) 
An Act To Encourage the Use of Models in the Collection and Use of Student Achievement Data 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fA" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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Additional costs to the Department of Education to convene a stakeholder group to conduct the required review can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Encourage the Use of Models in the Collection and Use of Student Achievement Data
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1799
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S515 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "k" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 704, 
L.D. 1799, Bill, "An Act To Encourage the Use of Models in the Collection and Use of 
Student Achievement Data" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 2 in § 13 802 by striking out all of subsection 2 and inserting 
the following: 
'2. Use of models. Each school administrative unit within the State shall have the 
option to may select and incorporate one or more of the models developed pursuant to 
subsection 1 for the evaluation of the professional performance of any f! teacher or 
principal employed by that school administrative unit. If a school administrative unit 
wants to include student assessments as part of teacher evaluations, that school 
administrative unit must use one of the models developed pursuant to subsection I.' , 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in the last indented paragraph in the 3rd line 
(page 1, line 27 in amendment) by striking out the following: "prior to the final adoption 
of the models by the Department of Education" and inserting the following: 'and shall 
approve models no later than July 1, 2011. The Department of Education may not finally 
adopt a model that is not approved by the stakeholder group pursuant to this section' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that each school administrative unit in the State may select 
and incorporate one or more of the models developed by the Depaltment of Education for 
the evaluation of the professional performance of a teacher or principal employed by that 
school administrative unit. It also provides that if a school administrative unit wants to 
include student assessments as part of teacher evaluations, that school administrative unit 
must use one of the models developed by the Department of Education. It requires the 
stakeholder group convened by the Commissioner of Education to review the models to 
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approve models no later than July 1, 2011. It provides that the Department of Education 
may not finally adopt a model that is not approved by the stakeholder group. 
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An Act To Encourage the Use of Models in the Collel.:L1on and Use of Student Achievement Data
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1799
House Amendment HA_A_H813 (House)

. SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
HOUSE AMENDMENT' fJ " to S.P. 704, L.D. 1799, Bill, "An Act To Encourage 
the Use of Models in the Collel.:L1on and Use of Student Achievement Data" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Adopt the Common Core State Standards Initiative
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1800
Committee Amendment CA_A_S423 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 705, L.D. 1800, Bill, "An Act To 
Adopt the Common Core State Standards Initiative" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. 
This amendment 
incorporates a fiscal note. 
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LR 2604(02) 
An Act To Adopt the Common Core State Standards Initiative 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '.JI" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential State Mandate - Unfunded 
Allows for the inclusion of a core of standards in English language arts and 
mathematics for kindergarten to grade 12 established in common with other states. 
Because the "Common Core of State Standards" has not been finalized, it is unclear 
as to what the potential impact to local school administrative units may be. 
Unit Affected 
School 
Local Cost 
Unknown 
The required local activities in this bill may represent a State mandate pursuant to the Constitution of Maine. Unless 
General Fund appropriations are provided to fund at least 90% of the additional costs or a Mandate Preamble is 
amended to the bill and two-thirds of the members of each House vote to exempt this mandate from the funding 
requirement, municipalities may not be required to implement these changes. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with adopting emergency rules to include a common core 
of standards in English language arts and mathematics for kindergarten to grade 12 in the statewide system of learning 
results and assessment can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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