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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of POIiions of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0079
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H68 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "I} " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 69, 
L.D. 79, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of POIiions of Chapter 61: State Board 
of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the amendment on page 1 by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 1, lines 23 
to 34 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment on page 2 in line 13 by striking out the following: "resolve; 
and be it further" and inseliing the following: 'resolve.' 
Amend the amendment by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 (page 2, lines 14 to 17 in 
amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes provIsIOns that require that each of the 4 educational 
components, the regional high school, the career and technical high school, the higher 
education center and the industry training center, have a physical presence on the campus 
and provisions that preclude anyone component from offering only distance learning 
opportunities on campus. 
It also removes provisions that declare the emergency rule authorized and adopted 
under Resolve 2007, chapter 223 to be invalid. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 182: Formula for Distribution of Funds to Child Developmental Services Regional Sites, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0078
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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FIRST REGU1f JAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 78 
H,P.68 
House of Representatives, January 9,2009 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 182: 
Formula for Distribution of Funds to Child Developmental Services 
Regional Sites, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative SUTHERLAND of Chapman for the Depmiment of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and Ql'dered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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 with in 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 182: 
Formula for Distribution of Funds to Child Development Services Regional Sites, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of pOliions of Chapter 182: Formula for 
Distribution of Funds to Child Development Services Regional Sites, a major substantive 
rule of the Department of Education. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0079
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S73 (Senate)

SENA TE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 69, 
L.D. 79, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: State Board 
of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the amendment on page I by striking out all of subsection 2 (page I, lines 23 
to 34 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment on page 2 in line 13 by striking out the following: "resolve; 
and be it further" and inserting the following: 'resolve.' 
Amend the amendment by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 (page 2, lines 14 to 17 in 
amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes provIsIOns that require that each of the 4 educational 
components, the regional high school, the career and technical high school, the higher 
education center and the industry training center, have a physical presence on the campus 
and provisions that preclude anyone component from offering only distance learning 
opportunities on campus. 
It also removes provisions that declare the emergency rule authorized and adopted 
under Resolve 2007, chapter 223 to be invalid. 
SPONSOREDBY:~ 
(Senator BOWMAN) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0079
House Amendment HA_A_H114 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/t,, to H.P. 69, L.D. 79, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative 
Review of Portions of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital 
School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and the emergency clause from 
the resolve. 
SPONSORED BY: / ~~ 
TOWN: Chapman 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 6]: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0079
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S133 (Senate)

SENA TE AMENDMENT" .B " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 69, 
L.D. 79, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 6]: State Board 
of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the amendment on page I by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 1, lines 23 
to 34 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment on page 2 in line 13 by striking out the following: . "resolve; 
and be it further" and inserting the following: 'resolve.' 
Amend the amendment by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 (page 2, lines 14 to 17 in 
amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes provIsIOns that require that each of the 4 educational 
components, the regional high school, the career and technical high school, the higher 
education center and the industry training center, have a physical presence on the campus 
and provisions that preclude anyone component from offering only distance learning 
opportunities on campus. 
It also removes provisions that declare the emergency rule authorized and adopted 
under Resolve 2 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0079

FIRST PJ:GULAR SESSIO~~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 79 
H.P.69 
House of Representatives, January 9,2009 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: 
State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School 
Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department 
of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative SUTHERLAND of Chapman for the Depmiment of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Conm1ittee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
plinted under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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 p0l1ions of Chapter 61: 
State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the DepaJ1ment of Education that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of pOl1ions of Chapter 61: State Board of 
Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a major substantive rule 
of the DepaJ1ment of Education. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Rules for the Certification of Family Child Care Providers, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0080
Committee Amendment CA_A_H8 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/I " to H.P. 70, L.D. 80, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Rules for the Certification of Family Child 
Care Providers, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services, Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/17/09 Mac:. 
LD80 
LR 165(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Rules for the Certification of 
Family Child Care Providers, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services, Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
($129,040) 
($64~520) 
$129,040 
$64,520 
Projections 
2011-12 
($64,520) 
$64,520 
Projections 
2012-13 
($64,520) 
$64,520 
Approval of this major substantive rule will result in an increase in the child care licensing fee from $40 per year to 
$160 for a two year license and will increase General Fund revenue by $129,040 in FY 10 and by $64,520 in FY 11, 
consistent with the phase in of the two-year license requirement. This increase was originally budgeted upon 
enactment ofPL 2005, c. 12, Part KK but after the rule increasing the fee was delayed, the increase was removed from 
revenue forecast assumptions. Therefore, now approving this major substantive rule including the increase in fees will 
increase General Fund revenues above revenue forecast assumptions. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: Exemptions to the Ban on Flavored Cigarettes and Cigars, a Major Substantive Rule of the Office of the Attorney General
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0081
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 81 
H.P.71 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2009 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: 
Exemptions to the Ban on Flavored Cigarettes and Cigars, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Office of the Attorney General 
(EMERGENCY) 
RepOlied by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Office ofthe Attomey General 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature'S position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the jUdgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
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 p0l1ions of Chapter 10: 
Exemptions to the Ban on Flavored Cigarettes and Cigars, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Office of the Attorney General that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of pOl1ions of Chapter 10: Exemptions to 
the Ban on Flavored Cigarettes and Cigars, a major substantive rule of the Office of the 
Attorney General. 
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An Act To Create a Penalty for Harvesting Scallops in a Conservation Area
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0082
Committee Amendment CA_A_S28 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 31, L.D. 82, Bill, "An Act To Create a 
Penalty for Harvesting Scallops in a Conservation Area" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6404-G in the first paragraph in the 2nd line (page 1, 
line 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "convicted" and inserting the following: 
'adjudicated' and in the 3rd line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"conviction" and inserting the following: 'adjudication' 
Amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of §6626 by (page 1, lines 9 to 21 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
§6626. Scallop conservation areas 
Notwithstanding section 6174, subsection 3, a person who violates a rule adopted 
pursuant to section 6171 regarding a scallop conservation area commits a civil violation 
for which the penalties under this section apply. 
1. First offense. For the first offense, a fine of $1,000 is imposed and all scallops on 
board may be seized. 
2. Second or subsequent offense. For a 2nd or subsequent offense, a mandatory 
minimum fine of $1,000 is imposed, all scallops on board may be seized and the 
commissioner shall suspend the license authorizing the activity in which the person was 
engaged at the time of violation. The court may not suspend a fine imposed under this 
paragraph. The license suspension must be for one year from the date of adjudication.' 
SUMMARY 
The amendment removes the requirement that a judge impose a $1,000 fine for a 
person's first offense involving scallop conservation areas and sets a minimum fine of 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMlTIEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 31, L.D. 82 
$1,000 for subsequent offenses. The amendment also makes technical changes to the bill 
regarding civil penalties and statutory references. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attacbed) 
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LR 505(02) 
An Act To Create a Penalty for Harvesting Scallops in a Conservation Area 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources associated with this legislation can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR0505(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Percentage of Retired Teachers' H;afth Insurance Paid by the State I
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0083
Committee Amendment CA_A_S17 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ,4,,, to S.P. 32, L.D. 83, Bill, "An Act To Increase 
the Percentage of Retired Teachers' H;afth Insurance Paid by the State" 
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Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Retired Teachers' Health Insurance 0854 
Initiative: Provides funds to increase the State's contribution for retired teachers' health 
insurance premiums from 45% to 50% effective January 1,2010. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$1,042,690 
$1,042,690 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2010-11 
$2,210,503 
$2,210,503 
Approved: 02/26/09 
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LD83 
LR94(02) 
An Act To Increase the Percentage of Retired Teachers' Health Insurance Paid by the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Labor 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
$1,042,690 
$2,210,503 
$1,042,690 
$2,210,503 
Projections 
2011-12 
$2,343,133 
$2,343,133 
Projections 
2012-13 
$2,483,721 
$2,483,721 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $1 ,042,690 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $2,210,503 in fiscal year 
2010-11 to the Retired Teachers' Health Insurance Program within the Department of Education for the costs 
associated with increasing the State's contribution for retired teachers' health insurance premiums from 45% to 50% 
effective January 1,2010. The Governor's budget proposal for the 2010-2011 Biennium, LD 353, assumes that costs 
for this program will grow at a rate of 6% per year for the biennium. This fiscal note assumes that the recommended 
funding level for this program included in the Governor's Proposed Biennial Budget is approved by the Legislature 
and uses those levels as a base to calculate the cost of this legislation. The actual cost of this provision will be higher 
or lower depending on actual experience. 
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An Act To Create a Penalty for Harvesting Scallops in a Conservation Area January 13,2009
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0082
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: DAMON
Amends: 12 MRSA §6404-G, 12 MRSA §6626

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Legislative Document 
No. 82 
S.P.31 
An Act To Create a Penalty for Harvesting Scallops in a 
Conservation Area 
January 13,2009 
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary ofthe Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6404-G is enacted to read: 
§6404-G. Suspension based on 2 or more convictions of scallop fishing in a conservation 
area 
The commissioner shall suspend the license authorizing the activity in which the person 
was engaged at the time of the violation for any person convicted of a 2nd or subsequent 
violation of section 6626. The suspension must be for one year from the date of conviction. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §6626 is enacted to read: 
§6626. Scallop conservation areas 
1. Rules. Pursuant to section 6171, the commissioner may adopt rules creating scallop 
conservation areas. 
2. Violations. Notwithstanding section 6174, subsection 3, a person who violates a rule 
adopted pursuant to this section commits a civil violation for which the penalties under this 
subsection apply. 
A. For the first offense, a mandatory fine of $1,000 is imposed and all scallops on board 
may be seized. The court may not suspend a fine imposed under tIns paragraph. 
B. For a 2nd or subsequent offense, a mandatory fine of $1,000 is imposed, all scallops 
on board may be seized and the commissioner shall suspend the license authorizing the 
activity in wmch the person was engaged at the time of violation. The court may not 
suspend a fme imposed under this paragraph. The suspension must be for one year from 
the date of conviction. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates penalties for individuals who violate the rules creating scallop 
conservation areas. For the first offense, a mandatory $1,000 fine is imposed and all scallops 
on board may be seized. For a second or subsequent offense, a mandatory $1,000 fine is 
imposed, all scallops on board may be seized and a mandatory one-year license suspension is 
imposed. 
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An Act To Increase the Percentage of Retired Teachers' Health Insurance Paid by the State
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0083
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: JACKSON, TUTTLE, GERZOFSKY, GILBERT, MARTIN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §13451

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOf'{-2009 
Legislative Document 
S.P.32 
An Act To Increase the Percentage of Retired Teachers' Health 
Insurance Paid by the State 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
No. 83 
January 13,2009 
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Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, Representatives: GILBERT of Jay, MARTIN of Eagle 
Lake. 
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Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §13451, sub-§3, ';fe, as amended by PL 2005, c. 457, Pt. 
TT, § 1, is flllther amended to read: 
C. Forty percent from August 1,2003 to December 31,2005; aOO 
Sec. 2. 20-A MRS A §13451, sub-§3, 'ifD, as amended by PL 2005, c. 457, Pt. 
TT, §2, is flllther amended to read: 
D. Forty-five percent a:fteJ: from January 1, 2006 to December 31, ~ 
2009; and 
Sec. 3. 20-A MRSA §13451, sub-§3, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
E. Fifty percent beginning January 1, 2010. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the State's contribution for health insurance for retired teachers 
from 45% to 50% beginning January 1,2010. 
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An Act To Ensure Fair Pay
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0084
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: SIMPSON, HILL, GOODALL, PERCY, WATSON
Amends: 26 MRSA §628-A

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOt~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 84 
S.P.33 
January 13, 2009 
An Act To Ensure Fair Pay 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SIMPSON of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative HILL of York and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: GOODALL ofSagadahoc, Representatives: PERCY of Phippsburg, WATSON of 
Bath. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §628-A is enacted to read: 
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§628-A. Employee wage information 
In order to ensure that employees can determine whether an employer is 
discriminating in violation of section 628, an employee may inquire about, disclose, 
compare or otherwise discuss employee wages, and the employer may not interfere with, 
discharge or in any manner discriminate against the employee for such inquiries, 
disclosures, comparisons or other discussions. 
SUMMARY 
This bill protects from employer discrimination employees who inquire about, 
disclose, compare or otherwise discuss employee wages. 
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An Act To Ensure Fair Pay
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0084
Committee Amendment CA_A_S18 (Senate)
Amends: 26 MRSA §628

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "II" to S.P. 33, L.D. 84, Bill, "An Act To Ensure 
Fair Pay" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §628, first ~, as amended by PL 2001, c. 304, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
An employer may not discriminate between employees in the same establishment on 
the basis of sex by paying wages to any employee in any occupation in this State at a rate 
less than the rate at which the employer pays any employee of the opposite sex for 
comparable work on jobs that have comparable requirements relating to skill, effort and 
responsibility. Differentials that are paid pursuant to established seniority systems or 
merit increase systems or difference in the shift or time of the day worked that do not 
discriminate on the basis of sex are not within this prohibition. An employer may not 
discharge or discriminate against any employee by reason of any action taken by such 
employee to invoke or assist in any manner the enforcement of this section. An employer 
may not prohibit an employee from disclosing the employee's own wages or from 
inquiring about another employee's wages if the purpose of the disclosure or inquiry is to 
enforce the rights granted by this section. Nothing in this section creates an obligation to 
disclose wages.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that an employer may neither prohibit the inquiry nor the 
disclosure of an employee's wages for the purpose of enforcing the equal pay statute. It 
also states that there is no obligation to disclose wages. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/25/09 wac;. 
LD84 
LR 620(02) 
An Act To Ensure Fair Pay 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';4 " 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Federal Expenditures Fund 
Since the increase in the number of complaints that may occur as a result of this legislation is anticipated to be 
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An ActTo Simplify and Consolidate Maine's Fishing Laws and Rules January 13, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0085
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: GOOLEY, TRAHAN, EBERLE, WHEELER
Amends: 12 MRSA §12452, 12 MRSA §12652

FIRST REGULAR SJ£SSION-z009 
Legislative Document 
No. 85 
S.P.34 
'An ActTo Simplify and Consolidate Maine's Fishing Laws and 
Rules 
January 13, 2009 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator GOOLEY of Franklin. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: TRAHAN of Lincoln, Representatives: EBERLE of South Portland, 
WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12452, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and affected 
by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
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§12452. Consolidation of rules 
Fishing rules as set forth in the ftfIfl:l:Ial Open Water and Ice Fishing Regulations 
folder and the annual Ice Fishing Regulations folder, as printed and distributed to the 
public, are declared to be official consolidations of fishing rules upon filing that have 
been filed with the Secretary of State. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §12652, sub-§l, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and 
amended by c. 655, Pt. B, §275 and affected by §422, is further amended to read: 
1. Prohibition. Except in accordance with section 12659-A, subsection 1, and as 
otherwise provided by rule, a person may not fish with more than 2 lines at anyone time. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes changes to the laws governing the season framework for open water 
and ice fishing to facilitate the Department oflnland Fisheries and Wildlife's simplifying 
and consolidating of open water and ice fishing seasons. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Informal Conferences as Part of the Board of Licensure in II Medicine's Disciplinary Proceedings
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0089
Committee Amendment CA_A_S6 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 38, L.D. 89, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Laws Concerning Informal Conferences as Part of the Board of Licensure in 
II 
Medicine's Disciplinary Proceedings" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection I in the 2nd blocked paragraph in the 3rd 
line (page 1, line 16 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "request" the following: 
'and conduct' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the 2nd blocked paragraph in the 7th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "board" the following: 'or a subcommittee of 
the board' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the 2nd blocked paragraph in the 9th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "board" the following: 'or a subcommittee of 
the board' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the subcommittee of the Board of Licensure in 
Medicine is authorized to request and conduct an infOimal conference with the licensee. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0090
Committee Amendment CA_A_S4 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 39, L.D. 90, "Resolve, Authorizing the 
State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the 
Unorganized Territory" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/17/09 frac:.. 
LD90 
LR 351(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate 
in the Unorganized Territory 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue received from the sale of real estate in the unorganized territory will increase Other Special Revenue Funds 
in the Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund and will be used to reduce future tax assessments in the 
unorganized territory. The amount of additional dedicated revenue will depend on the prices received at the time of 
sale. 
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An Act To Fund the Maine Downtown Center
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0091
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: WATSON, GOODALL, BERRY, PERCY, PINGREE, MITCHELL

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 91 
H.P.75 
House of Representatives, January 12, 2009 
An Act To Fund the Maine Downtown Center 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath. 
Cosponsored by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, PERCY of Phippsburg, Speaker PINGREE of 
NOIih Haven, PlOTT! of Unity, Senator: President MITCHELL ofKelmebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EXECUTIVE, DEPARTMENT OF 
State Planning Office 0082 
Initiative: Appropriates ongoing funds to recapitalize the Maine Downtown Center. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$75,000 
$75,000 
2010-11 
$75,000 
$75,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $75,000 per year to 
recapitalize the Maine Downtown Center. 
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An Act To Fund the Maine Downtown Center
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0091
Committee Amendment CA_A_H91 (House)

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Maine Downtown Center" 
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Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/10109 frac. 
124th MAINE· LEGISLATURE 
LD91 
LR 357(02) 
An Act To Fund the Maine Downtown Center 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
. Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$75,000 
$75,000 
2010-11 
$75,000 
$75,000 
Projections 
2011-12 
$75,000 
$75,000 
Provides ongoing funding of $75,000 each year to recapitalize the Maine Downtown Center. 
LR0357(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
Projections 
2012-13 
$75,000 
$75,000 
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An Act To Fund the Maine Downtown Center
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0091
Committee Amendment CA_B_H607 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "(3,, to H.P. 75, L.D. 91, Bill, "An Act To Fund the 
Maine Downtown Center" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 
Planning Office 0082 
Initiative: Provides a one-time appropriation to recapitalize the Maine Downtown Center. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
2010-11 
$10,000 
$10,000 
This amendment strikes the appropriations and allocations section of the bill and 
replaces it with a one-time appropriation to the Executive Depal1ment, State Planning 
Office to recapitalize the Maine Downtown Center. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 0 I 120/1 0 Mac:.. 
LD91 
LR 357(04) 
An Act To Fund the Maine Downtown Center 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '13" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$10,000 
$0 
$10,000 
$0 
Provides a one-time appropriation to the State Planning Office of $1 0,000 to recapitalize the Maine Downtown 
Center. 
LR0357(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I 
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An Act Pertaining to the Quality Child Care Education Scholarship Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0092
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BERRY, MILLS, BLODGETT, BUTTERFIELD, DRISCOLL, GILBERT, SUTHERLAND, ALFOND

FIRST RF,GUlf JAR SFJSSION~2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 92 
H.P.76 
House of Representatives, January 12,2009 
An Act Pertaining to the Quality Child Care Education Scholarship 
Fund 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. 
Cosponsored by Senator MILLS of Somerset and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLODGETT of Augusta, BUTTERFIELD of Bangor, DRISCOLL of 
Westbrook, GILBERT of Jay, LOVEJOY ofPOliland, STUCKEY ofPOliland, 
SUTHERLAND of Chapman, Senator: ALFOND of Cumberland. 
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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, pursuant to Public Law 1999, chapter 401, Part 000, section 5 and 
Public Law 1999, c. 783, section 1, the Quality Child Care Education Scholarship Fund 
was established, and the Finance Authority of Maine was authorized to adopt rules for 
determining amounts of scholarships, among other things; and 
Whereas, the Finance Authority of Maine has adopted a rule that currently sets 
scholarship amounts at $500 per eligible course for an annual maximum disbursement of 
$2,000 per student; and 
Whereas, Public Law 2007, chapter 683, Part B, section 3 directed the Finance 
Authority of Maine to amend its rule to increase the annual maximum scholarship 
disbursement from $2,000 to $3,000 without providing additional funding; and 
Whereas, increasing the annual maximum disbursement will result in fewer students 
receiving scholarships and is not in the best interests of the scholarship program or Maine 
students; and 
Whereas, in the judgment ofthe Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
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the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. PL 2007, c. 683, Pt. B, §3 is repealed. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals Public Law 2007, chapter 683, Part B, section 3, which sought to 
increase the annual maximum disbursement amount of quality child care education 
scholarships as set forth in Chapter 613 of the rules of the Finance Authority of Maine 
without additional funding. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Construction Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0093
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CROCKETT, BRYANT, AYOTTE, BLODGETT, CONNOR, COTTA, JOY, PLUMMER, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 10 MRSA §1118-A

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 93 
H.P.77 
House of Representatives, January 12, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Construction Contracts 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, BLODGETT of Augusta, CONNOR of Kennebunk, 
COTTA of China, JOY of Crystal, McKANE of Newcastle, PLUMMER of Windham, Senator: 
GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec.I. 10 MRSA §1118-A is enacted to read: 
§1118-A. Jurisdiction 
Any action commenced by a contractor or subcontractor to recover payments 
pursuant to the terms of this chapter for work performed pursuant to a home construction 
contract under chapter 219-A must be brought in the county in this State where the 
construction is located. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that any action commenced by a contractor or subcontractor to 
recover payments pursuant to the terms of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, chapter 
I-A for work performed pursuant to a home construction contract under Title 10, 
chapter 219-A must be brought in the county in this State where the construction is 
located. 
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An Act To Authorize the State Board of Nursing To Request Mental and Physical Examinations and To Establish a Nurse Health Program
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0094
Committee Amendment CA_A_H20 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 78, L.D. 94, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize the State Board of Nursing To Request Mental and Physical Examinations and 
To Establish a Nurse Health Program" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/23/09 MaC!-
LD94 
LR 518(02) 
An Act To Authorize the State Board of Nursing To Request Mental and Physical Examinations and 
To Establish a Nurse Health Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment II}" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
2009-10 
2010-11 
2011-12 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$100,000 
$120,000 
$120,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2012-13 
$120,000 
This bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $100,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $120,000 in fiscal 
year 2010-11 for the State Board of Nursing, affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, 
to contract with an agency to operate a nurse health program beginning in September 2009. This estimate is based on 
the assumption that approximately 22%, or 5,300, of the 24,000 active licensees in Maine will participate in the 
program annually at a cost of $23 per licensee. The actual cost of the program may be higher or lower depending on 
actual experience. As of the date that this fiscal note was prepared, the State Board of Nursing had an unexpended 
cash balance of $443,975, which is sufficient to absorb the cost of this legislation without increasing fees through at 
least the 2010-2011 biennium. 
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An Act To Eliminate Penalties for Nonconforming School Administrative Units
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0095
Committee Amendment CA_A_H126 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 79, L.D. 95, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate Penalties for Nonconforming School Administrative Units" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/06/09 frac:.. 
LD95 
LR 54(02) 
An Act To Eliminate Penalties for Nonconforming School Administrative Units 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment"~ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Eliminating the penalties for nonconforming school administrative units will not impact the total state and local cost 
offunding K-12 public education or the State's share of that cost. However, the elimination of the penalties will 
impact the distribution of State subsidy among school administrative units with those nonconforming units receiving 
more State subsidy than they would have received had the penalty provision been in effect and those conforming 
school administrative units receiving less. The impact to individual school administrative units can not be determined 
at this time. 
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An Act To Allow Authorization for the Release of HIV Information on a General Medical Information Release Form
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0099
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PINKHAM

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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EGISLATURE 
FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr-~-2009 
Legislative ·Document 
No. 99 
H.P.83 
House of Representatives, January 12, 2009 
An Act To Allow Authorization for the Release of HIV Information 
on a General Medical Information Release Form 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PINKHAM of Lexington Township. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 5 MRS A §19203-D, sub-§l, as reenacted by PL 1999, c. 512, Pt. B, §4 
and affected by §§5 and 6, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
1. 
Authorized release. 
When the person who is the subject of an HfV test 
authorizes the release of medical information on a general medical information release 
form, the custodian of the medical record receiving the form may release any HfV 
infection status information contained in the medical record. Release of HIY infection 
status information pursuant to this subsection is not a violation of any of the 
confidentiality provisions of this chapter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the release of HfV infection status information when a person 
authorizes the release of general medical information and eliminates the requirement for a 
specific authorization to be signed at the time a person receives the results of an HfV test. 
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