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An Act To Extend the Exception to Axle Fines during the Midwinter Season
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0240
Committee Amendment CA_A_S10 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2360-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" If " to S.P. 81, L.D. 240, Bill, "An Act To Extend 
the Exception to Axle Fines during the Midwinter Season" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
emergency clause and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2360-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 453, § I, is 
amended to read: 
3. Repeal. This section is repealed September 15,;woo 20 II.' 
SUMMARY 
The committee amendment adds a sunset of September IS, 2011 to that portion of 
law in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 2360-A that eliminates axle weight 
fine violations during the months of January and February on most state roads. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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An Act To Extend the Exception to Axle Fines during the Midwinter Season 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A'' 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Decreases the number of civil violations. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment extends the repeal date ofthe waiver of axle weight limits and tolerance fines during the months of 
January and February to Septem ber 15, 2011. It is unknown at this time whether or not this waiver causes significant 
pavement damage, increasing Highway Fund costs. An ongoing study is being completed by the Department of 
Transportation to assess the level of damage to pavement as a result of this waiver. 
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An Act To Eliminate the Repeal Date on Nonhospital Expenditures in the Capital Investment Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0239
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MILLS
Amends: 2 MRSA §102

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No. 239 
S.P.80 
January 27,2009 
An Act To Eliminate the Repeal Date on Nonhospital Expenditures 
in the Capital Investment Fund 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MILLS of Somerset. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjouJ11ment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the statutory repeal of the law setting aside 12.5% of the Capital 
Investment Fund for nonhospital projects takes effect July 1, 2009, which is prior to the 
expiration of the 90-day period; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public pea~e, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 2 MRSA §102, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2007, c. 94, § 1, is further 
amended to read: 
3. Nonhospital capital expenditures. For the first 7 years of the plan, the The 
nonhospital component of the capital investment fund must be at least 12.5% of the total. 
This subsection is reoealed Julv 1. 2009. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the repeal date of the provision in the State Health Plan setting 
aside 12.5% of the capital investment fund, the annual limit established for expenditures 
approved through the certificate of need program, for nonhospital projects. 
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An Act To Extend the Exception to Axle Fines during the Midwinter Season
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0240
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, THERIAULT, THOMAS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2360-A

FIRST REGULAR SJESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 240 
S.P.81 
January 27, 2009 
An Act To Extend the Exception to Axle Fines during the Midwinter 
Season 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
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Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and 
Representatives: THERIAULT of Madawaska, THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjouTIlment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, there is an exception to axle fines during the midwinter season; and 
Whereas, this section of law is repealed on September 15, 2009, and tllls date may 
be earlier than the effective date of tIlls session's enacted laws; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2360-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 453, § 1, is 
repealed. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
TIlls bill removes the repeal date of the law that allows exceptions to axle fines 
during the nlidwinter. 
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An Act To Create an Additional Hunting Season for Bear
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0241
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, CLARK, DAVIS, SA VIELLO, WHEELER

Legislative Document 
No. 241 
S.P.82 
January 27,2009 
An Act To Create an Additional Hunting Season for Bear 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DAVIS of Sangerville, SA VIELLO 
of Wilton, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill would establish an additional open hunting season for bear to be held in the 
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An Act To Create lOan Additional Hunting Season for Bear
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0241
Committee Amendment CA_A_S48 (Senate)

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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 82, L.D. 241, Bill; "An Act To Create 
lOan Additional Hunting Season for Bear" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Create a Spring Bear Hunt' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to create a sprihg 
bear hunt. Resolved: That the Commissioner of lrtland Fisheries and Wildlife ish all 
adopt rules to create a spring bear hunting season. Rules adopted pursuant to this section 
are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. It turns the bill into a 
resolve and directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to create by rule a 
spring bear hunting season. 
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An Act To Repeal the Informed Growth Act
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0242
Committee Amendment CA_A_S162 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " 
to S.P. 83, L.D. 242, Bill, "An Act To Repeal 
the Informed Growth Act" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/09/09 ;:!;Pac.. 
LD242 
LR 737(02) 
An Act To Repeal the Informed Growth Act 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "4" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
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municipality to prepare a comprehensive economic impact study for any planned large-scale retail development. The,) 
State Planning Office wilI no longer be required to collect or disburse fees or perform other related administrative 
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Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Establish a Memorial Park Honoring VeteraDs in Topsham
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0243
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GOODALL, PRESCOTT, BOWMAN, DIAMOND, GERZOFSKY, MARRACRE, AUSTIN, KENT, WEBSTER

Legislative Document 
No. 243 
S.P.84 
January 27, 2009 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Establish a 
Memorial Park Honoring VeteraDs in Topsham 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Representative PRESCOTT of Topsham and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BOWMAN of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, 
MARRACRE of Kennebec, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CORNELL du ROUX of 
Brunswick, KENT of Woolwich, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
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Sec.!. Establishment of a memorial park in Topslhtam. Resolved: That the 
Department of Transportation shall establish and designate with appropriate signs and 
notices a memorial parle visible from Route 196 in the Town of Topsham to honor the 
memory of those who have served in the military and have lost their lives in Iraq or 
Afghanistan. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the DepClrtment of TranspOltation to establish and clesignntc \\il;] 
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appropriate signs and notices a memorial park off Route 196 in the Town of Topsham \.0 
honor the memory of those who have served in the military and lost their lives in Iraq or 
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An Act To Repeal the Informed Growth Act
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0242
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: HASTINGS, MILLETT, COURTNEY, DIAMOND, RA YE, SMITH, CROCKETT, HAMPER, TARDY

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LEGISLATURE 
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No. 242 
S.P.83 
January 27,2009 
An Act To Repeal the Informed Growth Act 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative MILLETT of Waterford and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: COURTNEY of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, McCORMICK of Kennebec, 
RA YE of Washington, SMITH of Piscataquis, Representatives: CROCKETT of Augusta, 
HAMPER of Oxford, TARDY of Newport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA c. 187, sub-c. 3-A, as amended, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
Tins bill repeals the Informed Growth Act. 
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An Act To Calculate the School Year by Number of Hours
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0245
Committee Amendment CA_B_S32 (Senate)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4801

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to S.P. 86, L.D. 245, Bill, "An Act To 
Calculate the School Year by Number of Hours" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, weather, failure of heating systems or other extraordinary events may 
necessitate a school board to alter the school calendar; and 
Whereas, allowing the Commissioner of Education to approve alternatives to the 
minimum number of school days offers a school board flexibility in adjusting the 
calendar to best meet students' needs; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §4801, sub-§l, ~A, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 
8, is amended to read: 
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The commissioner may reduce or waive the minimum number of days required 
on application from a school board. The commissioner may authorize an equivalent 
number of hours to be substituted for days for a limited time period upon application 
from a school board. The application must be supported in writing with a statement 
of the reasons for the request. 
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In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. It allows the Commissioner of Education to authorize a school to 
substitute equivalent hours for days for a limited time period upon application of the 
school board. 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
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Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with issuing the required authorization can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0079(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Bail Defaults and the Extradition Account
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0249
Committee Amendment CA_A_H43 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Ii" to I-J.P. 195, L.D. 249, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Bail Defaults and the Extradition Account" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/24/09 Mac.. 
LD249 
LR 844(02) 
An Act Regarding Bail Defaults and the Extradition Account 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,if" 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
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2009-10 
$45,000 
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2010-11 
$60,000 
($60,000) 
Projections 
2011-12 
$15,000 
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Projections 
2012-13 
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The General Fund revenue loss associated with increasing the amount of forfeited bail revenue a District Attorney is 
allowed to retain is estimated to be $45,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $60,000 in fiscal year 20010-11. The 
maximum General Fund revenue loss in any fiscal year is $120,000. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0249
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CROCKETT, HASTINGS, BLANCHARD, BLODGETT, BROWNE, HANLEY, SYKES, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 15 MRSA §224-A

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FIRST IlEGULAR SE~SION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 249 
H.P.195 
House of Representatives, January 27,2009 
An Act Regarding Bail Defaults and the Extradition Account 
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Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta. 
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Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, BLODGETT of Augusta, BROWNE of 
Vassalboro, HANLEY of Gardiner, HASKELL ofPOliland, SYKES of HaITi son, 
V ALENTINO of Saco, 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. 1. 15 MRS A §224-A, sub-§I, as amended by PL 1995, c. 447, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
1. Establishment. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, there is established 
an Extradition Account in each prosecutoria1 district in an amount not to exceed $20,000 
$35,000, to be administered by the district attorney and to be used solely for the purpose 
of paying the expenses of extraditing persons charged with or convicted of a crime in this 
State and who are fugitives from justice, as defined in section 201, subsection 4. 
Sec. 2. 15 MRSA §224-A, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2007, c. 31, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
2. Funding. The Extradition Account in each prosecutOlia1 district is funded by bail 
forfeited to and recovered by the State pursuant to the Maine Rules of Criminal 
Procedure, Rule 46. Whenever bail is so forfeited and recovered by the State and if it is 
not payable as restitution pursuant to Title 17-A, section 1329, subsection 3-A, the district 
attorney shall determine whether it or a portion of it is deposited in the Extradition 
Account for that district attorney's prosecutorial district, but in no event may the account 
exceed $20,000 $35,000. Any bail so forfeited and recovered and not deposited in the 
Extradition Account must be deposited in the General Fund. Any unexpended balance in 
the Extradition Account of a prosecutorial district established by this section may not 
lapse but must be carried forward into the next year. 
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allowed to collect from forfeited bail. 
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An Act Regarding the Transfer of Nursing Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0252
Committee Amendment CA_A_H89 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §3175-D

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "4,, to H.P; 198, L.D. 252, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Transfer of Nursing Facilities" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3175-D is enacted to read: 
§3175-D. Nursing facility depreciation 
1. Depreciation. For sales of nursing facilities, as defined in section 1812-A, that 
occur on or after October 1, 2009, the department shall either: 
A, At the time of the sale, recapture depreciation paid by the department under the 
MaineCare program, from the proceeds of the sale; or 
B. At the election of the buyer and seller, waive the recapture of depreciation at the 
time of the sale and allow the asset to transfer at the historical cost of the seller less 
depreciation allowed under the MaineCare program to the buyer for reimbursement 
purposes.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the prohibition proposed in the bill on depreciation 
recapture under the MaineCare program when a nursing facility is sold. The amendment 
allows depreciation recapture through repayment by the seller or adjustment of the 
buyer's basis for the purposes of fixed cost reimbursement under MaineCare. The 
amendment also makes this change in MaineCare reimbursement applicable to sales of 
nursing facilities on or after October 1,2009. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/03/09 .%Pac:.. 
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LR 581(02) 
An Act Regarding the Transfer of Nursing Facilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Protect the Safety of Maine Children by Requiring the Express Consent of a Legal Guardian To Dispense Prescription Medication to a Minor
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0251
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CEBRA, TARDY, PLOWMAN, AUSTIN, FITTS, JOY, SARTY, SYKES, THOMAS
Amends: 22 MRSA §2699-A

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 251 
H.P.197 
House of Representatives, January 27,2009 
An Act To Protect the Safety of Maine Children by Requiring the 
Express Consent of a Legal Guardian To Dispense Prescription 
Medication to a Minor 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative TARDY of NewpOli, Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, FITTS of Pittsfield, JOY of Crystal, SARTY of Denmark, 
SYKES of Han -is on, THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2699-A is enacted to read: 
§2699-A. Dispensing prescription drugs to minors 
A prescription drug may not be dispensed to a minor without the express consent of 
the minor's legal guardian except under the following conditions: 
1. Living independent of parental support. The minor has lived separately from 
both of the minor's parents or any legal guardian for at least 60 days and is independent of 
parental or guardian support; 
2. Married. The minor is or was married; 
3. Serving in the armed forces. The minor is or was a member of the Armed 
Forces of the United States; or 
4. Emancipated. The minor has been emancipated pursuant to Title 15, section 
3506-A or has been legally emancipated in another jurisdiction. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits dispensing prescription drugs to a minor without express consent 
from the minor's parents or legal guardian unless the minor is living independently of 
parental or guardian support, is or was married, is or was serving in the Armed Forces of 
the United States or has been legally emancipated. 
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An Act Regarding the Transfer of Nursing Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0252
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: AYOTTE, JACKSON, BEAULIEU, EDGECOMB, JOY, LEWIN, MILLETT, THOMAS, SHERMAN
Amends: 22 MRSA §3175-D

Legislative Document 
No. 252 
H.P. 198 
House of Representatives, January 27,2009 
An Act Regarding the Transfer of Nursing Facilities 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative AYOTTE of Caswell. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, EDGECOMB of Caribou, JOY of Crystal, LEWIN of 
Eliot, McFADDEN of Dennysville, MILLETT of Waterford, THOMAS of Ripley, Senator: 
SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3175-D is enacted to read: 
§3175-D. Nursing facility depreciation 
1. Depreciation. For sales of nursing facilities, as dermed in section 1812-A, that 
occur on or after October 1, 2010, the department may not require repayment to the 
department at the time of sale of the facility of the amount of depreciation that was 
reimbursed under the MaineCare program. 
2. RuBemaldng. The department shall adopt rules implementing this section. Rules 
adopted under this subsection must apply to all sales of nursing facilities, as defined in 
section 1812-A, that occur on or after October 1, 2010. 
Rules adopted under this 
subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that, for sales of nursing facilities that occur on or after October 1, 
2010, the Department of Health and Human Services may not require repayment of 
depreciation reimbursed under the MaineCare program. It directs the Department of 
Health and Human Services to amend the rules of reimbursement under the MaineCare 
program applicable to nursing facilities to implement the provisions of this bill and 
designates such rules as routine technical rules. 
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An Act To Streamline and Clarify Laws Pertaining to the Civil and Criminal Possession of Marijuana
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0250
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CROCKETT, GERZOFSKY, BLANCHARD, BLODGETT, BROWNE, CONNOR, HANLEY, HASKELL, WEBSTER, ALFOND
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1107-A, 22 MRSA §2383

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 250 
H.P. 196 
House of Representatives, January 27,2009 
An Act To Streamline and Clarify Laws Pertaining to the Civil and 
Criminal Possession of Marijuana 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, BLODGETT of Augusta, BROWNE of 
Vassalboro, CONNOR of Kelmebunk, HANLEY of Gardiner, HASKELL of Portland, 
WEBSTER of Freeport, Senator: ALFOND of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §1107-A, sub-§l, ~, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 383, § 127 
and affected by § 156, is amended to read: 
F. 
A schedule Z drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime-: unless the 
drug is marijuana, in which case a violation of this paragraph is: 
(1) For possession of over 4 ounces to 8 ounces of marijuana, a Class E crime; 
(2) For possession of over 8 ounces to 16 ounces of marijuana, a Class D crime; 
(3) For possession of over one pound to 20 pounds of marijuana, a Class C 
crime; and 
(4) For possession of over 20 pounds of marijuana, a Class B crime. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §2383, SUlb-§1, as amended by PL 2005, c. 386, Pt. DD, §3, is 
fuliher amended to read: 
1. Marijuana. Except as provided in section 2383-B, subsection 5, a person may 
not possess marijuana. 
A. 
A person who possesses a usable amount of marijuana commits a civil violation 
for which a fine of not less than $350 and not more than $600 must be adjudged for 
possession of up to 1 1/4 ounces of marijuana and a fine of $700 must be adjudged 
for possession of over 1 1/4 ounces to 4 ounces of marijuana, none of which may be 
suspended. 
B. 
A person who possesses a usable amount of marijuana after having previously 
violated this subsection within a 6-year period commits a civil violation for which a 
fine of $550 must be adjudged for possession of up to 1 1I4 ounces of marijuana and 
a fine of $1,000 must be adjudged for possession of over 1 1/4 ounces to 4 ounces of 
marijuana, none of which may be suspended. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the civil fines and the criminal penalties for possession of 
marijuana. 
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An Act To Repeal the Requirement That Alien Big Game Hunters Be Accompanied by Guides Licensed by the State
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0253
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: FLOOD, SUTHERLAND, SHERMAN, DAVIS, JOY, RICHARDSON, SA VIELLO, WATSON, WEAVER
Amends: 12 MRSA §11226

Legislative Document 
No. 253 
H.P. 199 
House of Representatives, January 27,2009 
An Act To Repeal the Requirement That Alien Big Game Hunters 
Be Accompanied by Guides Licensed by the State 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative SUTHERLAND of Chapman, Senator SHERMAN of 
Aroostook and Representatives: DAVIS of Sangerville, JOY of Crystal, RICHARDSON of 
Cannel, SA VIELLO of Wilton, WATSON of Bath, WEAVER of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11226, as reallocated by PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §16, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the requirement that an alien big game hunter be accompanied 
by a guide licensed by the State. 
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An Act To Allow Persons Licensed for the Practice of Manicuring To Provide Treatment for Diabetics
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0255
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: THERIAULT, JACKSON, AYOTTE, BEAUDOIN, BOLAND, CLARK, GIFFORD, LAJOIE, PEOPLES, PERCY

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 255 
H.P.201 
House of Representatives, January 27,2009 
An Act To Allow Persons Licensed for the Practice of Manicuring 
To Provide Treatment for Diabetics 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, BOLAND of Sanford, 
CLARK of Millinocket, GIFFORD of Lincoln, LAJOIE of Lewiston, PEOPLES of Westbrook, 
PERCY of Phippsburg. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to allow a person licensed for the practice of manicuring to 
perfonn pedicures for a person with diabetes as a medical treatment covered by health 
insurance. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Recommend Measures To Increase the Number of Turkeys Taken by Hunters
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0256
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JOHNSON, COURTNEY, DAVIS

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 256 
H.P.202 
House of Representatives, January 27,2009 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
To Recommend Measures To Increase the Number of Turkeys 
Taken by Hunters 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Greenville. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
Representative: DAVIS of Sangerville. 
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Sec. 1. Turi{eys taken by hunters. Resolved: That the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall implement measures to increase the number of turkeys of 
either sex that may be taken by hunters. The department shall designate from which 
wildlife management areas the turkeys may be taken. The department shall submit a 
report with its recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife by December 2, 2009; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Rules. Resolved: That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
shall establish rules to relieve the economic losses of farms and other businesses affected 
by the overpopulation of wild turkeys. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to implement 
measures to increase the number of turkeys that may be taken by hunters. 
The 
department shall designate from which wildlife management areas the turkeys may be 
taken. The department shall submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife by December 2, 2009. The department shall also establish rules to 
relieve the economic losses of farms and other businesses affected by the overpopulation 
of wild turkeys. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and ~/ildlife To Recommend Measures To Increase the Number of Turkeys Taken by Hunters
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0256
Committee Amendment CA_A_H170 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to H.P. 202, L.D. 256, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and ~/ildlife To Recommend Measures To Increase the 
Number of Turkeys Taken by Hunters" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Direct the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Explore 
Opportunities and Issues Surrounding Wild Turkey Hunting' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Study opportunities and issues regarding wild turkeys. Resolved: 
That the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall work with interested parties 
to explore the opportunities and issues surrounding the wild turkey hunt in the State and 
the problem of nuisance wild turkeys in farming areas, including, but not limited to, 
electronic tagging or registration, telephone registration and expanded hunting 
opportunities to reduce the agricultural damage caused by wild turkeys; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife shall report the findings and recommendations based on the study in section 1 to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by January 5, 2010. The 
Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife may submit legislation to the 
report.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve and directs the Commissioner of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife to work with interested parties to explore the opportunities and 
issues surrounding the wild turkey hunt and the problem of nuisance turkeys in farming 
areas and to report the findings and recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by January 5, 2010. 
FISCAL :XOTE REQUJRED 
(See attacbed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LD256 
LR 762(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Recommend Measures To 
Increase the Number of Turkeys Taken by Hunters 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';4-" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
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An Act Regarding Political Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0258
Committee Amendment CA_A_H133 (House)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1014

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 204, L.D. 258, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Political Signs" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1014, sub-§l, as amended byPL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §9, is 
further amended to read: 
1. Authorized by candidate. Whenever a person makes an expenditure to finance a 
communication expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified 
candidate through broadcasting stations, newspapers, magazines, campaign signs or other 
outdoor advertising facilities, publicly accessible sites on the Internet, direct mails or 
other similar types of general public political advertising or through flyers, handbills, 
bumper stickers and other nonperiodical publications, the communication, if authorized 
by a candidate, a candidate's authorized political committee or their agents, must clearly 
and conspicuously state that the communication has been so authorized and must clearly 
state the name and address of the person who made or financed the expenditure for the 
communication. The following forms of political communication do not require the 
name and address of the person who made or authorized the expenditure for the 
communication because the name or address would be so small as to be illegible or 
infeasible: ashtrays, badges and badge holders, balloons, campaign buttons, clothing, 
coasters, combs, emery boards, envelopes, erasers, glasses, key rings, letter openers, 
matchbooks, nail files, noisemakers, paper and plastic cups, pencils, pens, plastic 
tableware, 12-inch or shorter rulers, swizzle sticks, tickets to fund-raisers and similar 
items determined by the commission to be too small and unnecessary for the disclosures 
required by this section. A communication financed by a candidate or the candidate's 
committee that is made through a broadcasting station is not required to state the address 
of the candidate or committee that financed the communication. A communication in the 
form of a sign that clearly identifies the name of the candidate and is lettered or printed 
individually by hand is not required to include the name and address of the person who 
made or financed the communication.' 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment provides for an exemption for 
political communications that are authorized by a candidate that are in the form of a sign, 
clearly identify the candidate and are individually hand-lettered. These signs would not 
be required to include the name and address of the person' who made or financed the 
communication. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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An Act To Provide Placards to Drivers Who for Medical Reasons Are Not Required To Wear Seat Belts
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0263
Committee Amendment CA_A_H11 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 209, L.D. 263, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Placards to Drivers Who for Medical Reasons Are Not Required To Wear Seat 
Belts" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A-I in the 4th line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "5 years" and inserting the following: '5 years the period 
designated by the physician, which may not exceed one year' 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077 
Initiative: Provides a one-time allocation to manufacture placards for drivers who for 
medical reasons cannot wear a seat belt. 
HIGHWAY FUND 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$2,235 
$2,235 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
The bill allows a driver or passenger who for medical reasons cannot wear a seat belt 
to receive a placard indicating the driver or passenger is not required to wear a seat belt. 
This amendment, which is the majority repOJ1 of the Joint Standing Committee on 
TranspOJ1ation, provides that a ce11ificate from a physician, which documents a person's 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 209, L.D. 263 
medical condition and the opinion of the physiciall, is valid for the period designated by 
the physician and may not exceed one year. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LR 837(02) 
An Act To Provide Placards to Drivers Who for Medical Reasons Are Not Required To Wear Seat 
Belts 
Net Cost (Savings) 
_ Highway Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,;.4" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$2,235 
2010-11 
$0 
Projections 
2011-12 
$0 
Projections 
2012-13 
$0 
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Highway Fund 
$2,235 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill includes a one-time Highway Fund allocation of $2,23 5 in fiscal year 2009-10 to the Secretary of State to 
manufacture placards for drivers who for medical reasons cannot wear a seat belt. 
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An Act To Increase Safety in Construction Zones Reference to the COlmnittee on TranspOliation suggested and ordered plinted.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0261
Sponsors: ROTUNDO
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2117

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Legislative Document 
No. 261 
H.P.207 
House of Representatives, January 27,2009 
An Act To Increase Safety in Construction Zones 
Reference to the COlmnittee on TranspOliation suggested and ordered plinted. 
Presented by Representative ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2117 is enacted to read: 
§2117. Use of electronic devices while operating motor vehicles on a public way 
under construction or undergoing maintenance 
1. Prohibition. A person may not operate a motor vehicle while using a mobile 
telephone as defined in section 2116, subsection 1, paragraph B or a handheld electronic 
device as defined in section 2116, subsection 1, paragraph A in an area in which the 
Commissioner of Transportation or the Executive Director of the Maine Turnpike 
Authority has restricted the speed limit for construction or maintenance activity pursuant 
to section 2075, subsection 2. 
2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which 
a fme of not less than $50 for the first offense and not less than $250 for a 2nd or 
subsequent offense may be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a person may not operate a motor vehicle while using a mobile 
telephone or handheld electronic device in an area in which the Commissioner of 
Transportation or the Executive Director of the Maine Turnpike Authority has restricted 
the speed limit for construction or maintenance activity. The bill also provides that the 
penalty for a violation of this provision is at least $50 for the first offense and at least 
$250 for the 2nd or subsequent offense. 
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An Act To Provide Access to Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Funds to Maine Indian Tribes
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0260
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: SOCTOMAH, RA YE, ADAMS, CLEARY, MITCHELL, PERRY

FIRST REGULAR SESSIO:r-~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 260 
H.P.206 
House of Representatives, January 27,2009 
An Act To Provide Access to Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative 
Auction Funds to Maine Indian Tribes 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered plinted. 
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Presented by Representative SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tlibe. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, CLEARY of Houlton, MITCHELL of Penobscot 
Nation, PERRY of Calais. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 35-A MRS A §10008, sub-§6, <;!M is enacted to read: 
M. Five percent of the trust fund receipts in each year must be allocated equally to 
the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant 
Point, Penobscot Nation, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and Aroostook Band of 
Micmacs, as defined in Title 30, chapters 601 and 603, for use for climate change 
mitigation projects. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires 5% of the annual receipts of the Energy and Carbon Savings Trust 
Fund to be allocated to the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, Passamaquoddy 
Tribe at Pleasant Point, Penobscot Nation, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and 
. Aroostook Band of Micmacs. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Install a Flashing Light in Charleston
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0262
Committee: TranspOliation
Sponsors: THOMAS, PLOWMAN, BROWNE, CEBRA, DAVIS, DUCHESNE, GREELEY, TARDY, SMITH

FIRST REGULAR SESSIO~-I-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 262 
H.P.208 
House of Representatives, January 27,2009 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Install a 
Flashing Light in Charleston 
Reference to the Committee on TranspOliation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative THOMAS of Ripley. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CEBRA of Naples, DAVIS of Sangerville, 
DUCHESNE of Hudson, GREELEY of Levant, RlCHARDSON of Cannel, TARDY of 
Newport, Senator: SMITH of Piscataquis. 
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Sec. 1. Traffic light. Resolved: That the Department of Transportation shall 
install a flashing red and yellow traffic signal in the 4-way intersection where Route 11 A, 
Charleston Road and Main Road, intersects with School Road and Atkinson Road in 
Charleston. The flashing yellow lights must be facing the traffic on Route IIA and the 
flashing red lights must be facing School Road and Atkinson Road. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to install a flashing red and 
yellow traffic signal at the intersection of Route IIA, School Road and Atkinson Road in 
Charleston. 
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