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Resolve, Directing the Department of Administrative and Financial Services To Develop a Proposed State Policy for the Use of State Property by the Private Sector
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0890
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SMITH, DAVIS, JOHNSON

Legislative Document 
No. 890 
S.P.340 
In Senate, March 5; 2009 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services To Develop a Proposed State Policy for the Use of State 
Property by the Private Sector 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
.Presented by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DAVIS of Sangerville, JOHNSON of Greenville. 
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Sec. 1. 
Develop proposed policy. Resolved. 
That the Department. of 
Administrative and Financial Services shall develop a proposed state policy for the use of 
state property by the private sector. In developing the proposal, the depmtment shall 
invite the participation of interested parties. The departmentshaU present its proposed 
policy to the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government no later than 
December 3, 200~. After review and receipt of the report, the Joint Standing Committee 
may report out legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 124th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Administrative arid Financial Services to 
develop a proposed state policy for the use of state property by the private'sector and to 
submit its proposed policy to the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local 
Government no later than December 3,2009. 
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An Act To Amend the ~ite Location of Development Laws To Include Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions . Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,fI"·to Committee Amendment "A Sponsor: Rep. Duchesne of Hudson
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0891
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H801 (House)

LD 891 
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An Act To Amend the ~ite Location of Development Laws To Include Consideration of Greenhouse 
Gas Emissions 
. Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,fI"·to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Duchesne of Hudson 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment removes the requirement that the Department of Conservation, Land Use Regulation Commission, 
make recommendations on best practices to ensure that the location of future development minimizes overall energy 
use, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and maximizes energy efficiency, therefore resulting in minor incremental 
General Fund savings in comparison to the committee amendment. 
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Resolve, To Promote the Use of Alternative Fiber
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0893
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PRATT, KENT, O'BRIEN, PERCY, SMITH, NUTTING

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOt~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 893' 
H.P.611 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009 
Resolve, To Promote the Use of Alternative Fiber 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PRATT of Eddington. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRA Y of Palmyra, FLEMINGS ofHar Harbor, KENT of 
Woolwich, McCABE of Skowhegan, O'BRIEN of Lincolnville, PERCY of Phippsburg, 
SMITH of Monmouth, Senator: NUTTING of Androscoggin: 
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Sec. 1. Pilot program. Resolved:. That the Department of Agriculture, Food 
and Rural Resources, through the University of Maine, shall create a pilot program to 
determine the economic feasibility of growing hemp for industrial purposes in the State if 
permitted under federal law; and be it further 
Sec; 2. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources shall submit a report on the pilot program under section 1 to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry by February 1,2010. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, 
through the University of Maine, to create a pilot program to determine the economic 
feasibility of growing hemp for industrial purposes in the State. 
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An Act To Prohibit Mandatory Binding Arbitration
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0897
Committee: Labor silggested and
Sponsors: GOODE, DILL, FLAHERTY, PRATT, RUSSELL
Amends: 14 MRSA §5927, 14 MRSA §5928, 14 MRSA §5938, 14 MRSA §5945

FIRST REGULAR SESSIor~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 897 
H.P.615 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009· 
An Act To Prohibit Mandatory Binding Arbitration 
Reference to the Committee on Labor silggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative GOODE of Bangor. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DILL of Cape Elizabeth, FLAHERTY of Scarborough, 
PRATT of Eddingtoll, RUSSELL of Portland. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §5927, as enacted by PL 1967, c. 430, is amended to read: 
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§5927. Validity of arbitration agreement 
A written agreement to submit any existing controversy to arbitration or a provision 
in a written contract to submit to arbitration any controversy thereafter arising between 
the parties is '",alid, enforceable and irrevocable, save upon such grounds as exist at la'll or 
in equity for the revocation of any contract must be optional. This chapter also applies to 
arbitration agreements between employers and . employees or between their respectiv:e 
representatives, unless otherwise provided in the agreement. This section does not apply 
to an agreement to arbitrate under Title 26, section 951. 
Sec. 2. ,14 MRSA §5928, as enacted by PL 1967, c. 430, i~ repealed. 
Sec. 3. 14 MRSA §5938, sub-§1, ~, as enacted by PL 1967, c. 430, is amended 
to read: 
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There was no arbitration agreement and the issue was not ad'versely detennined 
in proceedings under section 592g and the party did not participate in the arbitration 
hearing without raising the objection; or 
Sec.4. 14 MRSA §5945, sub-§I, «ITA, as enacted by PL 1967, c. 430, is repealed .. 
Sec. 5. 14 MRS A §5945, sub-§l, 18, as enacted by PL 1967, c. 430, is repealed. 
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collective bargaining agreements. 
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An Act To Amend the Law Pertaining to Permanently Restricted Funds of Municipal Public Libraries
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0898
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: GILES, RECTOR, COHEN, EDGECOMB, KNIGHT, MARTIN, ROTUNDO, STRANG BURGESS, WEBSTER
Amends: 13 MRSA §4102

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOt~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 898 
H.P.616 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Law Pertaining to Permanently Restricted 
Funds of Municipal Public Libraries 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative GILES of Belfast. 
Cosponsored by Senator RECTOR of Knox and 
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Representatives: COHEN of Portland, EDGECOMB of Caribou, KNIGHT of Livennore Falls, 
MacDONALD of Boothbay, MARTIN of Orono, ROTUNDO of Lewiston, STRANG 
BURGESS of Cumberland, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 13 MRSA §4102, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 371, §2, is amended to read: 
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§4102. Appropriation of appreciation 
The governing board may appropriate for expenditure for the uses and purposes for 
which an endowment fund is established as much of the net appreciation, realized and 
unrealized, in the fair value of the assets of an endowment fund over the historic dollar 
value of the fund as is prudent under the standard established by section 4106. The 
governing board of a municipal public library may appropriate for expenditure for the 
uses and purposes for which the endowment fund is established as much of the interest 
and dividend income of the endowment fund as is prudent under the standard established 
by section 4106, even if the fair value of the endowment fund is not greater than the 
historic value of the endowment fund. This section does not limit the authority of the 
governing board to expend funds as permitted under other law, the terms of the applicable 
gift instrument or the charter of the institution. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the governing board of a municipal public library to spend the 
dividend and interest income of an endowment fund, even if the fair value of the 
endowment fund is less than the historic dollar value of the endowment fund. 
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An Act To Require Candidates for Public Office To Provide Proof of Citizenship
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0899
Committee Amendment CA_A_H183 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 617, L.D. 899, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Candidates for Public Office To Provide Proof of Citizenship" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §334 in the first paragraph in the 2nd and 3rd lines 
from the end (page 1, lines 11 and 12 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "certified 
copy of the candidate's birth certificate and the candidate's driver's license or other 
government-issued identification" and inserting the following: 'government-issued 
identification or official document issued by the Federal Government that proves United 
States citizenship' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §353 in the first paragraph in the 2nd and 3rd lines 
from the end (page I, lines 23 and 24 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "certified 
copy of the candidate's birth certificate and the candidate's driver's license or other 
government-issued identification" and inserting the following: 'government-issued 
identification or official document issued by the Federal Government that proves United 
States citizenship' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and removes reference to a 
birth certificate and driver's license as proof of United States citizenship. The amendment 
adds an official document issued by the Federal Government that proves United States 
citizenship as something to be presented to the Secretary of State by candidates for office 
in the State. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit Payments to Persons Who Collect Signatures for the Direct Initiative or People's Veto of Legislation .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0900
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, BOWMAN, SULLIVAN, CLARK, CONNOR, HOGAN, JONES, PINGREE, STUCKEY, TUTTLE, BRYANT

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Legislative Document 
No. 900 
H.P.618 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009 
An Act To Prohibit Payments to Persons Who Collect Signatures for 
the Direct Initiative or People's Veto of Legislation 
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Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator BOWMAN of York, Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CONNOR of Kennebunk, HOGAN of Old Orchard 
Beach, JONES of Mount Vemon, Speaker PINGREE of North Haven, STUCKEY of Portland, 
TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: BRYANT of Oxford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRS A §904-C is enacted to read: 
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A person may not pay or offer to pay a circulator of an initiative or a referendum 
. petition for circulating an initiative or a referendum petition. A circulator of an initiative 
or a referendum petition may not receive payment for circulating an initiative or a 
referendum petition. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a persori may not payor offer to pay a circulator of an . 
initiative or a referendum petition for circulating an initiative or a referendum petition. A 
circulator of an initiative or a referendum petition may not receive payment for 
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An Act To Permit Brew Pubs To Sell Half-gallon Containers of Malt Liquor
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0904
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: SMITH, PLOWMAN, CONNOR, FITTS, PRATT, TRINW ARD, VALENTINO, NUTTING, SIMPSON, SULLIVAN
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1051

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No. 904 
H.P.622 
House of Representatives, March 5,2009 
An Act To Permit Brew Pubs To Sell Half-gallon Containers of Malt 
Liquor 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SMITH of Monmouth. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
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Representatives: CONNOR of Kennebunk, FITTS of Pittsfield, PRATT of Eddington, 
TRINW ARD of Waterville, VALENTINO of Saco, Senators: NUTTING of Androscoggin, 
SIMPSON of Androscoggin, SULLIVAN of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §1051, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
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7. Small brewery. Notwithstanding subsection 3, a small brewery under section 
1355, subsection 2 that holds a license under this chapter may sell, on the premises during 
regular business hours, malt liquor produced at the brewery in a half-gallon container to 
be consumed off the premises. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a small brewery that holds an on-premises liquor license to be able to 
sell, on the premises during business hours, malt liquor produced at the brewery in half-
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An Act To Allow an Election Clerk To Request Proof of Identity from a Voter
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0903
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: HILL, RAYE, WEAVER, BOWMAN, PLOWMAN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §671

Legislative Document 
No. 903 
H.P.621 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009 
An Act To Allow an Election Clerk To Request Proof of Identity 
from a Voter 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator RAYE of Washington and 
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Representative: WEAVER of York, Senators: BOWMAN of York, PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §671, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2007, c. 455, §29, is 
further amended to read: 
3. Ballot issued. An election clerk may request satisfactory proof of identity from a 
voter before issuing a ballot to the voter. If a voter does not produce proof of identity, the 
clerk may designate the voter's ballot as a challenged ballot pursuant to section 673. The 
election clerk in charge of the ballots shall give the voter one ballot of each kind to which 
the voter is entitled. The election clerk in charge of the ballots may not give a voter 
voting with the accessible voting system a ballot. Instead, an election official shall escort 
the voter to the voting station containing the accessible voting system, instruct the voter 
on its proper use and provide the voter with access to all ballots to which the voter is 
entitled. The voter shall cast the voter's ballot using the accessible voting system. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a voter to produce proof of identity if requested by an election clerk 
before receiving a ballot to vote. If the voter does not produce proof of identity, then the 
clerk may designate the voter's ballot as a challenged ballot. 
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An Act To Restrict the Size of Political Signs on Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0901
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: DOSTIE, NUTTING, ADAMS, BERRY, LAJOIE, LEGG
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

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No. 901 
H.P.619 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009 
An Act To Restrict the Size of Political Signs on Vehicles 
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Cosponsored by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and 
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Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BERRY of Bowdoinhal11, LAJOIE of Lewiston, LEGG 
of Kenilebunk. 
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Be it enacted l;Jy the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§l, ~-1 is enacted to read: 
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E-l. A sign bearing a political message may be erected on a nonmoving vehicle at 
any time between 6 weeks before and one week after an election, primary or 
referendum. Such a sign is limited in size to a maximum of 25 square feet. A sign 
may be erected on a privately owned moving vehicle at any time between 6 weeks 
before and one week after an election, primary or referendum. Such a sign is limited' 
in size to a maximum of 25 square feet except that, in the case of a parade or political 
event where the sign is erected on a moving vehicle for less than 24 hours, the sign 
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may exceed the maximum of 25 square feet. 
SUMMARY 
This bill restricts the size of political signs on privately owried moving vehicles and 
Qn nonmoving vehicles to a maximum of 25 square feet between 6 weeks prior to and one 
week after an election, primary or referendum. 
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Resolve, To Require the State To Consult with the City of Hallowell prior to the Sale of Certain Real Property
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0905
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TREAT, McCORMICK

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H.P.623 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009 
Resolve, To Require the State To Consult with the City of Hallowell 
prior to the Sale of Certain Real Property 
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Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TREAT of Hallowell. 
Cosponsored by Senator: McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
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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, due to the State's severe budget shortfall, there is a strong incentive to sell 
property in the City of Hallowell to help balance the budget; and 
Whereas, negotiations have been underway to reach an agreed upon sale price; 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. Consult. R.esolved:' That the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services shall, prior to the sale of the pr~perty known as the Stevens/Reed Campus in the 
City of Hallowell, consult with the City of Hallowell to discuss options as to the sale and 
use of the property; and be it further 
Sec. 2. 
Hearing. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services shall schedule a public hearing in the City of Hallowell to review the 
intended use of the property and whether the use is consistent with the City of Hallowell's 
comprehensive plan and open space plan. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMAR.Y 
This resolve requires the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to 
meet and consult with the City of Hallowell prior to selling the property lmown as the 
StevenslReed Campus in Hallowell. The department shall also schedule a public hearing 
to discuss the use of the property and whether the use is consistent with the City of 
Hallowell's comprehensive plan and oven space plan. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0906
Committee Amendment CA_A_H262 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752, 36 MRSA §1765

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to H.P. 624, L.D. 906, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Rate of Tax on New Manufactured Housing" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Relating to Sales Tax on Certain Tmilers' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§19-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 375, §1, is 
amended to read: 
19-A. Trailer. "Trailer" means a vehicle without motive power and mounted on 
wheels that is designed to carry persons or property and to be drawn by a motor vehicle 
and not operated on tracks. "Trailer" includes a camper trailer as defined in section 1481, 
subsection I-A but without restriction on length. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §1765, sub-§7, as amended by PL 1989, c. 533, §9, is further 
amended to read: 
7. Special mobile equipment. Special mobile equipment; or 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §1765, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2007, c. 375, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
8. Trailers and trucl{ campers. Trailers;--eF and truck campers. 
Sec. 4. 36 MRS A §1765, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2007, c. 375, §3, is repealed. 
Sec. 5. 36 MRSA §1765, last ~, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 627, §50 and affected 
by §96, is amended to read: 
The trade-in credit allowed by this section is not available unless the items traded are 
in the same category, except that ,,,,,hen a truck camper is taken in trade for a camper 
trailer or a camner trailer is taken in trade fur a truck camner. the. The tax must be levied 
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only upon the difference between the sale price of the purchased property and the trade-in 
allowance of the property taken in trade.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the length restriction on trailers for which a trade-in credit 
is allowed. 
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Resolve, To Authorize Efficiency Maine To Conduct a Pilot Conservation Program
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0908
Committee Amendment CA_A_H308 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Ii" to H.P. 626, L.D. 908, "Resolve, To Authorize 
Efficiency Maine To Conduct a Pilot Conservation Program" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Encourage Regional Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy 
Initiatives' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Regional energy conservation and renewable energy initiatives. 
Resolved: That, in the administration of energy conservation and renewable energy 
programs and funding, the Public Utilities Commission shall encourage collaboration 
between municipalities of the State in the development and implementation of regional 
energy conservation and renewable energy projects. The commission shall ensure that 
energy conservation and renewable energy programs and funding administered by the 
commission for which municipalities are eligible incorporate opportunities for regional 
projects proposed by multiple municipalities. The commission shall require a proposal 
for a regional energy conservation project or renewable energy project to include 
information regarding the expected impact of the project on the electric load of the 
transmission and distribution utility or utilities serving the participating municipalities; 
and be it further 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Public Utilities Commission shall, in the 
annual report due 011 December 1, 2009 under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, 
section 3211-A, subsection 11, report on its eff0I1s to encourage regional energy 
conservation and renewable energy projects pursuant to section 1.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve. The amendment directs the Public Utilities 
Commission to encourage collaboration between municipalities in the development and 
implementation of regional energy conservation and renewable energy projects. The 
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Resolve, To Authorize Efficiency Maine To Conduct a Pilot Conservation Program 
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Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The additional costs to the Public Utilities Commission associated with encouraging collaboration between 
municipalities in the development and implementation of regional energy conservation and renewable energy projects 
and other administrative costs can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Amend the Rate of Tax on New Manufactured Housing
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0906
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: VALENTINO, PILON, PIOTTI
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4358, 30-A MRSA §7060, 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 906 
H.P.624 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Rate of Tax on New Manufactured Housing 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative VALENTINO of Sa co. 
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Cosponsored by Representatives: PILON of Saco, PIOTTI of Unity. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. L 30-A MRSA §4358, sub-§4, ~, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, 
§45 and Pt. C, § 1 0, is amended to read: 
B. If no such bill of sale is presented, evidence of certification of payment of the 
sales tax in accordance with Title 36, section 1760, subsection 40, and Title 36, 
section 1952-B. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §7060, sulb-§l, ';fe, as amended by PL 1989, c. 6 and c. 9, 
§2 and repealed and replaced by c. 104, Pt. A, §55 and amended by c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 
10, is further amended to read: 
C. Requiring persons, other than a dealer licensed by the State with a sales tax 
certificate issued by the State Tax Assessor, who intend to construct or locate in the 
plantation new manufactured housing, as defined in section 4358, subsection 1, to 
provide: 
(1) A bill of sale indicating the name, address, dealer registration number and 
sales tax certificate number of the person who sold or provided the manufactured 
housing to the buyer locating the housing in the plantation; or 
(2) Certification of payment of the sales tax in accordance with Title 36. section 
1760. subsection 40 and Title 36, section 1952-B. 
In any plantation wfri:eh that requires a permit for manufactured housing, the permit is 
deemed to be not approved or valid until payment of the sales tax has been certified 
with the assessors or the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission. 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§40, as amended by PL 2005, c. 618, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
40. Manufactured housing. Sales of: 
A. Used manufactured housing;-ana.:. 
B. 
New manufactured housing to the extent of all costs, other than materials, 
included in the sale urice. but the e)cemution may not exceed 50% of the sale urice. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, new manufactured housing receives a partial sales tax exemption 
of up to 50% of the sales price, or 2.5% based on the current sales tax rate of 5%. This 
bill removes that partial sales tax exemption and corrects cross-references to reflect that. 
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Resolve, To Authorize Efficiency Maine To Conduct a Pilot Conservation Program r
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0908
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: VALENTINO, BEAUDETTE, BLANCHARD, BRYANT, CROCKETT, PILON, STRANG BURGESS

Legislative Document 
No. 908 
H.P.626 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009 
. Resolve, To Authorize Efficiency Maine To Conduct a Pilot 
Conservation Program 
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Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative VALENTINO of Saco. 
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Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, BLANCHARD of Old Town, 
BRYANT of Windham, CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick, CROCKETT of Augusta, 
PILON of Saco, STRANG BURGESS of Cllluberland. 
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Sec. 1. Pilot conservation program. Resolved: That Efficiency Maine, which 
has invested approximately $14,500,000 and saved the State over 80,000 megawatt-hours 
of electricity per year, is. authorized to develop a pilot conservation program for the 
customers served by the Saco Bay transmission line similar to programs in other states in 
order to alleviate the need for large lines in the Saco Bay area; and be it further 
. Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That Efficiency Maine shall report on the status of the 
development of the pilot conservation program under section 1 and its plans to implement 
the pilot conservation program to the Joint Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy 
by February 15,2010. 
SU~ARY 
This resolve authorizes Efficiency Maine to develop a pilot conservation program for 
the customers served by the Saco Bay transmission line similar to programs in other 
states in order to alleviate the need for large lines in the Saco Bay area. 
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An Act To Authorize Bond ISsues for Ratification by the Voters for the November 2009 and June 2010 Elections
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0913
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S350 (Senate)

124TH LEGISLATURE. 
SENATE AMENDM..ENT " A " 
to COMMITTEE Al'v1ENDMENT "A" to H.P. 631, 
L.D. 913, Bill, "An Act To Authorize Bond ISsues for Ratification by the Voters for the 
November 2009 and June 2010 Elections" 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 6 on page 2 by striking out all of the 11 th 
and 12th lines (page 2, lines 23 and 24 in amendment) and insertingthe following: 
Ports (including improvements in Eastport 
and $4,500,000 for dredging Searsport 
channel) 
$5,750,000 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section lOin the question in the 4th line (page 3, 
line 23 in amendment) by striking out the following: "$148,000,000" and inserting the 
following: '$160,500,000' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment increases the amount of allocation from the sale of bonds for port 
improvements to $4,500,000 for Searsport and reduces the amount for Eastport. This 
increases the amount of ~y 
$l12..500 
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An Act To Combat Childhood Obesity through the Creation of Recreational and Athletic Fields
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0914
Sponsors: CONNOR, BEAUDETTE, CLEARY, EVES, FLAHERTY, HUNT, PRESCOTT, SULLIVAN
Amends: 5 MRSA §6203, 5 MRSA §6207

Legislative Document 
No. 914 
H.P.632 
House of Representatives, March 9, 2009 
An Act To Combat Childhood Obesity through the Creation of 
Recreational and Athletic Fields 
Reference to the Committee on AgI1culture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CONNOR of Kennebunk. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, CLEARY of Houlton, EVES of 
North Berwick, FLAHERTY of Scarborough, HUNT of Buxton, PRESCOTT of Topsham, 
Senator: SULLIVAN of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §6203, sub-§3, ~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 769, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
B. 
Fund minor capital improvements on lands acquired by proceeds from the Land 
for Maine's Future Fund to improve accessibility, as long as these improvements do 
not exceed 5% of the appraised value of the acquired properiy; arul 
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §6203, sub-§3, ene, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 769, §2, is 
amended to read: 
C. 
When interest in farmland is acquired, fund the development of a business plan 
and capital improvements to provide for the land's continuing use as a working farm, 
as long as these improvements do not exceed 5% of the appraised value of the 
acquired property.,.; and 
Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §6203, sub-§3, enD is enacted to read: 
D. Fund improvements to land for recreational purposes, including, but not limited 
to, recreational and athletic fields, upon application of a municipality. 
Sec. 4. 5 MRS A §6207, sub-§4, GffA, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 506, §§ 1 and 4, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 5. 5 MRSA §6207, sub-§4, ~, as amended by PL 1993, c. 728, §1O, is 
further amended to read: 
B. 
Except as provided in section 6203, subsection 3, paragraph paragraphs B and D 
and section 6203-A, subsection 3, paragraph B, capital improvements on any publicly 
owned facilities; and 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows money in the Land for Maine's Future Fund to be used to fund 
improvements to land for recreational purposes, including, but not limited to, recreational 
and athletic fields, upon application of a municipality. 
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An Act To Prevent the Unauthorized or Deceptive Use of the Names of Financial Institutions
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0917
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PRIEST, BOWMAN, BECK, CAIN, FOSSEL, GOODE, ROTUNDO, TREAT, ALFOND
Amends: 9-B MRSA §241

Legislative Document 
No. 917 
H.P.635 
House of Representatives, March 9,2009 
An Act To Prevent the Unauthorized or Deceptive Use of the Names 
of Financial Institutions 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative PRIEST of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOWMAN of York and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BECK of Waterville, CAIN of Orono, FOSSEL of Alna, GOODE of Bangor, 
ROTUNDO of Lewiston, TREAT of Hallowell, Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, 
McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 9-B MRSA §241, sub-§15 is enacted to read: 
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15. Deceptive use of names. A person may not use in an unauthorized or deceptive 
manner the name, abbreviated name or title of any [mancial institution authorized to do 
business in this State, credit union authorized to business in this State, financial 
institution holding company or their affiliates or subsidiaries in any written or oral 
advertisement or solicitation. 
Use of a name, abbreviated name or title is not 
unauthorized or deceptive if the person using the name, abbreviated name or title has 
obtained written authorization for such use from the financial institution, credit union, 
holding company, affiliate or subsidiary or if the use is limited solely to a truthful written 
advertisement or solicitation comparing the relative attributes of similar products or 
services offered by the financial institution, credit union, holding company, affiliate or 
subsidiary and the person using the name, abbreviated name or title. 
The superintendent may, through the Attorney General, bring a civil action against any 
person who willfully violates any provision of tlus subsection. The penalty for violation 
oftlus subsection may not exceed $5,000 for each violation. 
Any financial institution, credit union, holding company, affiliate or subsidiary whose 
name, abbreviated name or title is used by any person in violation of this subsection may, 
in addition to any other remedy available under the laws of this State, bring an action to 
enjoin such use and recover damages. The court shall award actual damages or $5,000 
for each violation, whichever is greater, plus attorney's fees and costs, upon a finding that 
a violation has occurred. 
SUMMARY 
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This bill prohibits the unauthorized or deceptive use of the name of a financial 
institution, credit union, holding company, affiliate or subsidiary in any advertisement or 
solicitation. 
The bill also grants to the Superintendent of Financial Institutions the 
authority to impose civil penalties and provides financial institutions, credit unions, 
holding companies, affiliates and subsidiaries with remedies against unauthorized or 
deceptive uses of their names. 
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An Act To Amend the Informed Growth Act To Provide a Local Management Option
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0918
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BERRY, BARTLETT, FLEMINGS, HUNT, MARTIN, PINGREE, PIOTTI, TREAT, MILLS, SIMPSON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4371

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No. 918 
H.P.636 
House of Representatives, March 9,2009 
An Act To Amend the Informed Growth Act To Provide a Local 
Management Option 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: FLEMINGS of Bar Harbor, HUNT of Buxton, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, 
Speaker PINGREE of North Haven, PIOTTI of Unity, TREAT of Hallowell, Senators: MILLS 
of Somerset, SIMPSON of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §4371, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 347, §1, is amended to 
read: 
§4371. Exemption 
The provisions of this subchapter do not apply to a municipality that has adopted 
economic and community impact revie'll criteria that apply to large scale retail 
development land use permit applications and that an ordinance that contains 
requirements for determining the impact of a large-scale retail development on existing 
retail establishments and municipal services for the municipality and abutting 
municipalities. The ordinance must require a an independent study of the comprehensive 
economic and community impacts of the proposed large-scale retail development .feF 
consideration by a preparer qualified by education, training and experience and provide 
for public participation consistent with section 4368. The ordinance must consider the 
[mdings of the study, among other evidence, in applying the review criteria to the when 
reviewing a land use application and must contain standards for determining when an 
impact of a large-scale retail development is detrimental to the community. 
A municipality that has adopted an ordinance prior to January 1, 2009 for 
determining the economic and community impacts of a large-scale retail development is 
exempt from this Act. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts a municipality from the Informed Growth Act if the municipality 
adopts an ordinance that determines the impact of a large-scale retail development on the 
surrounding community and requires an independent study by a qualified preparer. It 
also exempts a municipality that has adopted an ordinance prior to January 1, 2009 for 
determining the economic and community impacts of a large-scale retail development. 
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An Act To Reduce Noise Pollution
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0920
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: RUSSELL
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2062-A

Legislative Document 
No. 920 
H.P.638 
House of Representatives, March 9,2009 
An Act To Reduce Noise Pollution 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Portland. 
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Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2062-A is enacted to read: 
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§2062-A. Motorcycle noise levels 
1. Exhaust mufflers. A person may not operate a motorcycle unless: 
A. For a motorcycle manufactured after December 31, 1982, it is equipped with an 
exhaust muffler bearing the federal Environmental Protection Agency required 
labeling applicable to the motorcycle's model year in accordance with 40 Code of 
Federal Regulations, Part 205, Subpart D and Subpart E; or 
B. The motorcycle is equipped with a muffler or exhaust system that does not emit 
noise in excess of 82 decibels as measured 25 feet from the motorcycle. 
2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which 
a fine of not less than $250 may be adjudged. The court may waive the fme if the person 
presents proof that the motorcycle has been brought into compliance with this section 
within 14 days after the citation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes maximum allowable noise level standards for motorcycle 
mufflers and exhaust systems. The bill also provides that a person who violates noise 
level standards may be subject to a fine of $250 unless the person brings the motorcycle 
into compliance within 14 days after the citation. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0922
Committee Amendment CA_A_S145 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 344, L.D. 922, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require a Supermajority 
Approval of the Legislature for Tax Increases" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/01/09 Mac 
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LR 635(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the ConstitutionofMain~ To Require a Supermajority 
Approval of the Legislature for Tax Increases 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 't\." 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Curr~nt biennium cost increase - General Fund 
MonthN ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-09 
General 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
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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 ofa second 
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An Act To Eliminate Maine Clean Election Act Funding for Gubernatorial Candidates
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0921
Committee Amendment CA_A_S82 (Senate)

COMMITTEEA~~~~~~~ ,A" to S.P.-' 343, L.D. 921, Bill, "An Ac~"-T~"::O 
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Eliminate Maine Clean Election Act Funding for Gubernatorial Candidates" 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
·'Sec. 16. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ETIDCS AND ELECTION PRACTICES, COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL 
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Initiative: Reduces allocations from eliminating the Maine Clean Election Act funding for 
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2009-10 
2010-11 
($3,600,000), ($1,800,000) 
($3,600,000) 
($1,800,000) 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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An Act To Eliminate Maine Clean Election Act Funding for Gubernatorial Candidates 
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Committee: Legal and V demns Affairs 
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Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
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Fisca! Detail ano Notes 
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2009-10 
2010-11 
($3,600,000) 
($1,800,000) 
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Projections 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2012-13 
$0 
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The bill includes an Other Special Revenue Funds deallocation to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election Practices of $3,600,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $1,800,000 in fiscal year 2010-11 as a result of 
eliminating Maine Clean Election Act funding for gubernatorial candidates. The bill would also result in a reduction 
in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue of $81,250 in fiscal year 2009-10 from reduced qualifying contributions. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0923
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: McCORMICK

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S.P.345 
In Senate, March 10, 2009 
Resolve, To Reduce Funding to Maine Clean Election Act 
Candidates 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered plinted. 
Presented by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Sec. 1. 
Funding reduced for Maine Clean Election Act candidates. 
Resolved: That, notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, chapter 14, 
the amount distributed to celtified candidates by the Commission on Governmental 
Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Clean Election Act during the 2010 
election cycle must be 20% less than the amount distributed to celtified candidates by the 
commission during the 2008 election cycle. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides that the amount distributed to certified candidates by the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Clean 
Election Act during the 20 I 0 election cycle must be 20% less than the amount distributed 
to certified candidates by the commission during the 2008 election cycle. 
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