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An Act To Permit the Commercial Harvesting of Illegal and Nuisance Fish Species
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0720
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: ADAMS, BERRY, GIFFORD, PIOTTI, SA VIELLO

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Legislative Document 
No. 720 
H.P.503 
Honse of Representatives, Febmary 24,2009 
An Act To Permit the Commercial Harvesting of Illegal and 
Nuisance Fish Species 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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Presented by Representati ve PRATT of Eddington. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BERRY of Bowdoinham, BRIGGS of 
. Mexico, CRA Y of Palmyra, GIFFORD of Lincoln, PIOTTI of Unity, SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MR.SA §1240S is enacted to read: 
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§12405. Inland waters commercial fishing license; illegally stocked and nuisance 
fish species 
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The commissioner shall create an inland waters coriunercial fishing license that 
pennits the harVest of illegally stocked fish or nuisance fish species from inland waters 
and allows the license holder to sell those fish oruse those fish for commercial purposes. 
The commissioner shall adopt rules to administer the license, identify nuisance fish 
species and set the license fee. 
Rules adopted pursuant to· this section are routine 
·technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375,.subchapter2-A. 
For purposes of this section, "illegally stocked fish" means fish that were introduced 
into the inland waters without a valid pennit issued under section 12510. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA§12609-A, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 
and affected by §422, is amended to read: 
1. Prohibition. Except as provided in section 12405 and as otherwise provided in . 
this section, a person may not directly or indirectly purchase or sell the following species 
offish: 
A. Black bass; 
B. Landlocked salmon; 
C. Pickerel; 
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D. Togue; 
E. Trout; or 
F. White perch. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to create an 
inland waters commercial fishing license that allows the holder to harvest illegally 
introduced and nuisance fish species from the inland waters of the State for commercial 
purposes. 
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An Act To Change the Definition of "Domestic Partner" in the Laws G9verning Custody of Remains
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0716
Committee: Judiciary ,suggested and
Sponsors: PRATT
Amends: 22 MRSA §2843-A

Legislative Document 
No. 716 
H.P.499 
House of Representatives, February 24; 2009 
An Act To Change the Definition of "Domestic Partner" in the Laws 
G9verning Custody of Remains 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary ,suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PRATT of Eddington. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2843-A, sub-§l,~, as amended by PL 2003, c. 672, §19, is 
further amended to read: 
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"Next of kin" means a person having the following relationship to the subject, in 
the following order of priority: 
(1) The spouse; 
(I-A) A domestic partner. For purposes of. this section, "domestic partner" 
means one of 2 unmaITied adults who are domiciled together under long term 
arrangements that evidence a commitment to remain responsible indefinitely for 
each other's v/elfare: the partner of the subject who: 
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Ca) Is a mentally competent adult; 
(b) Had been legally domiciled with· the subject for at least 12 months 
immediately preceding the death of the subject; 
(c) Is not legally married to or legally separated from another individual; 
Cd) Was the sole partner of the subject; and 
(e) Was jointly responsible with the subject for each other's common welfare 
as evidenced by joint living arrangements, joint [mancial arrangements or 
joint ownership of real or personal property; 
(2) An adult son or daughter; 
(3) A parent; 
(4) An adult brother or sister; 
(5) An adult grandchild; 
(6) An adult niece or nephew who is the child of a brother or sister; 
(7) A maternal grandparent; 
(8) A paternal grandparent; 
(9) An adult aUnt or uncle; 
(10) An adult ftrst cousin; or 
(11) Any other adult relative in descending order of blood relationship. 
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This bill changes the deftnition of "domestic partner" in the laws governing the 
custody of remains to make it consistent with other laws. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Raise Public Awareness of R.eflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome . Reference to the COlllinittee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0721
Sponsors: SYKES, LAJOIE, LEWIN, SCHATZ, WHEELER, GERZOFSKY

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Legislative Document 
No. 721 
H.P.504 
House of Representatives, Febmary 24,2009 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Raise Public Awareness of R.eflex Sympathetic Dystrophy 
Syndrome 
. Reference to the COlllinittee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SYKES of Harrison. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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Cosponsored by Representatives: LAJOIE of Lewiston, LEWIN of Eliot, SCHATZ of Blue 
Hill, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
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Sec. 1. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome initiative', Resolved: That 
the Department of Health and Human Services shall establish, promote and maintain a " 
, reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome education initiative to raise public awareness of, 
and to educate consumers, health professionals, teachers and human services providers 
about, the causes and nature of this syndrome, personal risk factors, the value of early 
detection and prompt treatment and options for diagnosing and treating the syndrome, as 
well as the current research and development on this subject. 
Reflex sympathetic 
dystrophy syndrome, also kriown as complex regional pain syndrome, is a little-known 
debilitating chronic disease characterized by severe intractable pain, and if misdiagnosed 
or left untreated can lead to total disability. In establishing this initiative, the department 
shall consult with health officials in the State of Delaware and the Commonwealth of 
Pennsylvania, both of which have implemented initiatives on reflex sympathetic 
dystrophy syndrome. 
SUMMARY 
. This resolve directs· the Department of Health and Human Services to establish, 
promote and maintain a reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome education initiative to 
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raise public awareness of, and educate consumers,' health professionals, teachers and 
human services providers about, the causes and nature of this syndrome, personal risk 
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factors, the value of early detection and prompt treatment and options for diagnosing and 
treating the disease. The depmtment is to consult with the State of Delaware and the 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, both of which have instituted this sort of initiative. 
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An Act To Manage Risks Associated with Surface Uses on Public Water Supplies
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0722
Committee Amendment CA_A_H99 (House)
Committee: Natural Resources recommendations, including implementing legislation if any, on managing the risks in a way

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 505, L.D. 722, Bill, "An Act To 
Manage Risks Associated with Surface Uses on Public Water Supplies" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing a Review of the Management of Risks Associated with Surface 
Uses on Public Water Supplies' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Agency review of management of risks associated with surface 
uses on public water supplies; report; authority to submit legislation. 
Resolved: That the drinking water progl:am of the Department of Health and Human 
Services is directed to review the management of risks associated with surface use~ on 
lakes and ponds that are public water supplies. The drinking water program shall invite 
the participation of state agencies involved in locating, maintaining and managing access 
to and surface uses on lakes and ponds used as public water sources. By January 5, 20 I 0, 
the drinking water program shall submit to the Joint Standing Committee on Natural 
Resources recommendations, including implementing legislation if any, on managing the 
risks in a way. that balances public health and safety and recreational uses. The Joint 
Standing Committee on Natural Resources may submit legislation concerning the 
recommendations to the Second Regular Session of the I 24th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve. 
It directs the drinking water 
program of the Department of Health and Human Services to review and make 
recommendations on the management of risks associated with surface uses on lakes and 
ponds that are public water supplies. 
It authorizes the Joint Standing Committee on 
Natural Resources to submit legislation concerning the.reco]nmendations to the Second 
Regular Session of the 124th Legislature. 
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LR 1341(02) 
An Act To Manage Risks Associated with Surface Uses on Public Water Supplies 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~" 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to review and reporl on the risks associated 
with surface uses of lakes and ponds that are public water supplies can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted 
resources. 
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An Act To Manage Risks Associated with Surface Uses on Public Water Supplies
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0722
Committee: Natureil Resources
Sponsors: PIEH

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Legislative Document 
No. 722 
H.P.505 
House of Representatives, February 24,2009 
An Act To Manage Risks Associated with Surface Uses on Public 
Water Supplies 
Reference to the Committee on Natureil Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PIEH of Bremen. 
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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 con~ept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
TIns bill seeks to manage risks associated with surface uses on public water supplies. 
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Resolve, TQ Require the Depart:t;nent of Environmental Protection ,To Amend Its Rules for Hydropower Projects To Require a Detailed Cost-benefit Analysis . Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0723
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: SIMPSON

Legislative Document 
No. 723 
S.P.272 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
Resolve, TQ Require the Depart:t;nent of Environmental Protection 
,To Amend Its Rules for Hydropower Projects To Require a Detailed 
Cost-benefit Analysis 
. Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SIMPSON of Androscoggin. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Sec. 1. 
Amend rules. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of Environmental 
Protection shall amend Chapter 11: Administrative Regulations for Hydropower Proj ects, 
section 5, paragraph A by adding language that will clarify that: 
1. The Board of Environmental Protection and the Maine Land Use Regulation 
Commission must quantify any significant economic, benefits to the public that 
hydropower projects will-result in; 
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In cases involving new dams a cost-benefit analysis must also include a 
description of any increases in the income or purchasing power of citizens of the State, 
any changes in energy security from reducing dependence upon greenhouse gas 
emissions, economic impacts to the subject community, recreation opportunities, e~osion 
and water quality impacts in the short and long term and preservation and creation of 
employment opportunities for workers of the State; 
3. In environmental mitigation an applicant for a permit to construct or reconstruct a 
hydropower project is required to comply with the existmg environmental standards of 
the State; 
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When considering the environmental and energy effects of a project, a 
determination that the 'advantages of the project are greater than the direct and cumulative 
adverse impacts over the life of the project has been made, with that determination clearly 
defmed with supporting data and analysis; and 
5. The boar,d or commission shall make a detailed and specific written fmding of 
fact with supporting analysis and documentation that is specific to the nature and 
magnitude of the impact of the proj ect on each of the considerations in this resolve. The 
board or cominission shan also make a written detailed quantified explanation of the 
board's or commission's use of these fmdings in reaching the board's or commission's 
decision that clearly delineates the costs and benefits of the project. The attached value 
or weight parameters must be identified by the board or commission prior to the flIiding 
of fact process; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Rules.' Resolved: That rules adopted pursuant to this resolve are routine 
technical rules as defmed in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter, 
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This resolve requires the Department of Enviroiunental Protection to amend its rules 
for hydropower projects to require a detailed cost-benefit analysis, 
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Resolve, To Require the Department of Environmental Protection To Amend Its Rules for Hydropower Projects To Require a Detailed Cost-benefit Analysis
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0723
Committee Amendment CA_A_S51 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A .. " to S.P. 272, L.D. 723, "Resolve, To Require 
the Department of Environmental Protection To Amend Its Rules for Hydropower 
Projects To Require a Detailed Cost-benefit Analysis" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Require the Department of Environmental Protection and the Maine 
Land Use Regulation Commission To Amend Their Rules for Hydropower Projects 
To Require a Detailed Cost-benefit Analysis' 
Amend the resolve in section I in the first paragraph in the 2nd line (page I, line 2 in 
L.D.) by striking out the followfng: "shall amend" and inseliing the following: 'and the 
Maine Land Use Regulation Commission shall amend Chapter 450 and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. Since the Department of Environmental 
Protection and the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission jointly adopted the 
administrative regulations for hydropower projects, the amendment requires both the 
Maine Land Use Regulation Commission and the Department of Environmental 
Protection to amend their rules. 
FISCAL 7\OTE REQlilRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/08/09 frac.. 
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LR 1613(02) 
Resolve, To Require the Department of Environmental Protection To Amend Its Rules for 
Hydropower Projects To Require a Detailed Cost-benefit Analysis 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ':4" 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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Additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection and the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission to 
jointly amend its routine technical rules for future hydropower projects to include a cost-benefit analysis can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Provide Transparency Concerning Operating Expenses for Hospitals
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0724
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MARRACHE, WEBSTER, ALFONDof Cumberland, BLISS, HILL, PERCY, ROTUNDO, SMITH
Amends: 22 MRSA §1723

Legislative Document 
No. 724 
S.P.273 
In Senate, February 24,2009 
An Act To Provide Transparency Concerning Operating Expenses 
for Hospitals 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
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Cosponsored by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport and 
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JOY J.O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: ALFONDof Cumberland, BLISS of Cumberland, CRA VEN . .ofAndroscoggin~_ 
SIMPSON of Androscoggin, Representatives: HILL of York, PERCY of Phippsburg, 
ROTUNDO of Lewiston, SMITH of Monmouth. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1723 is enacted to read: 
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§1723. Hospital expenses 
. A hospital shall report to the department on an annual basis on a schedule and form 
det~rmined by the department a detailed description of the hospital's annual operating 
budget, including income sources, profit-generating facilities, salary ranges by position 
. and advertising. The department shall report on an annual basis all information gathered 
under this section to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over health matters. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill requires hospitals to report annually to the Department of Health and Human 
Services a detailed description of their annual operating budgets and requires the 
department to report all information gathered to the j oint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over health matters. 
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An Act To Protect Student Privacy while Complying with Federal Law r
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0725
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND, HASKELL, BARTLETT, COURTNEY, GERZOFSKY, RA YE, BERRY, TARDY

Legislative Document 
No. 725 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 . 
An Act To Protect Student Privacy while Complying with Federal 
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Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
prjnted. 
Presented by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative HASKELL of Portland and 
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_ JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, COURTNEY of York, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, 
RA YE of Washington, Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, PlOTT! of Unity, TARDY 
of Newport. 
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. Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
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. Sec.!. 20-A MRS A §6001, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Disclosure of names. A school may not disclose the name of a student involved 
in prohibited behavior unless· specifically required· to by state or federal law. The 
department shall assist a school in conforming to the provisions of this subsection. This 
subsection may be enforcectby a civil action brought by a student or parent of a student ~ 
whose name has been disclosed or a school official or school administrative unit in which 
the student attends school. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the disclosure of the name of a student unless required by state or 
federal law and directs the Department Of Education to work with schools to conform to 
this· prohibition. This bill also allows a student or parent of a student whose name has 
been disclosed or a school official or school administrative unit in which the student 
attends school to enforce this provision by a civil action. 
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An Act To Improve the Process for Issuing Concealed Weapons Permits Reference tq. the Committee on CriminaJ Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0726
Committee: CriminaJ Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, WEBSTER, BARTLETT, MITCHELL, BERRY, CAIN, HASKELL
Amends: 25 MRSA §2003

Legislative Document 
No. 726 
S.P.276 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Improve the Process for Issuing Concealed Weapons 
Permits 
Reference tq. the Committee on CriminaJ Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport and 
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Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, MARRACHEofKennebec, President MITCHELL of 
Kennebec, Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CAIN of Orono, HASKELL of Portland, 
PlOTT! of Unity. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2003, sub-§4, ~C, as amended by PL 1989, c. 924, §14, is 
further amended to read: 
C. 
Information of record indicating that the applicant has engaged in recldess or 
negligent conduct; ef 
Sec. 2. 25 MRSA §2003, sub-§4, ~, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 924, §15, is 
amended to read: 
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Information of record indicating that the applicant has been convicted of or 
adjudicated as having coillmitted a violation of Title 17'-A, chapter 45 or Title 22, 
section 2383, or adjudicated as having committed a juvenile crime that is a violation 
of Title 22, section 2383 or a juvenile crime that would be defined as a crinuual 
violation under Title 17-A, chapter 45 if committed by an adult~~ 
Sec. 3. ··25 MRSA §2003, sub-§4, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
E. Information of record if the applicant is the subj ect of a court ruling. The issuing 
authority shall request that the Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of 
Identification provide the issuing authority with any abstract of a court ruling 
received by the State Bureau of Identification from a court pursuant to Title 34-B, 
section 3864, subsection 12. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that any government agency with authority to issue a concealed 
weapons permit must, in the course of reviewing an application and considering the issue 
of the applicant's good moral character, request and receive copies of any abstract of any 
court ruling regarding the applicant's mental fitness. The abstracts are currently collected 
by the State Bureau of Identification within the Department of Public Safety. 
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An Act To Allow Bail Commissioners To Access Criminal Records
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0730
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SULLIVAN, GERZOFSKY, NUTTING, HASKELL, WHEELER
Amends: 15 MRSA §1023

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No. 730 
S.P.280 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Allow Bail Commissioners To Access Criminal Records 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. ' 
Presented by Senator SULLIVAN of York. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, NUTTING of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: HASKELL ofPOliland, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 15 MRSA §1023, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
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8. Access to criminal records. A bail commissioner may consider a defendant's 
criminal history record information under Title 16, chapter 3, subchapter 8 in setting 
preconviction bail for the defendant under this section. The Chief of the State Police shall 
make criminal history record information available to a bail commissioner in order to 
carry out thepurposes of this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a bail commissioner to consider a defendant's criminal history record 
information in setting preconviction bail for the defendarit and requires the Chief of the 
State Police to make criminal history record information available to a bail commissioner 
to carry out this purpose. 
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An Act To Designate Cumberland County as a Pine Tree Development Zone. .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0731
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BARTLETT, HASKELL, ALFOND, DIAMOND, BRYANT, DRISCOLL, PEOPLES, RUSSELL

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Legislative Document 
No. 731 
S.P.281 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Designate Cumberland County as a Pine Tree 
Development Zone. 
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Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative HASKELL of Portland and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, GERZOFSK~ of 
Cumberland, Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, PEOPLES 
of Westbrook, RUSSELL of Portland. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §S2S0-J, sub-§3, ~, as repealed and replaced by PL 2005, 
c. 669, § 1, is amended to read: 
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The restrictions contained in paragraph G may be waived for: 
(1) Property that is contained w:ithin a labor market area that has sustained a 
greater than 5% loss of population or employed workers during the 3-year period 
immediately preceding the time of application if the loss was caused by business 
closings; er 
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Property that .is contained within an industrial site with appropriate 
infrastructure and zoning or other land use regulations in place that has sustained 
a minimum loss of 500 employed workers during the 5:-year period immediately 
preceding the time of application, as long as an application for a waiver under 
this subparagraph is received by August 1,2010. Only a qualified business with 
a base level of employment equal to zero is eligible to receive Pine Tree 
Development Zone benefits under this subparagraph~~ 
(3) Property that is contained within Cumberland County. 
SUMMARY 
This bill waives the Pine Tree. Development Zone unemployment and wage 
requirements for Cumberland County in order to allow the county to be eligible for Pine 
Tree Development Zone benefits. 
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Resolve, To Examine Environmental Effects of the Dual Recovery System for Beverage Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0733
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: NASS, CLEARY

Legislative Document 
No. 733 
S.P.270 
In Senate, February 26, 2009 
Resolve, To Examine Environmental Effects of the Dual Recovery 
System for Beverage Containers 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator NASS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative: CLEARY of Houlton. 
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SUMMARY 
. This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208 .. 
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This resolve proposes to review and evaluate the beverage container laws in ·the 
context of existing municipal recycling programs with a focus on the environmental 
effects that these laws and programs generate, The review will include an assessment of: 
1. Current recycling rates; 
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The carbon footprints created by the beverage recycling laws and municipal 
recycling programs; 
3. Comprehensive recycling programs in the State; 
4. Barriers to comprehensive recycling; 
5. Alternative models of sustainability; 
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7. The effect of education~l programs on recycling rates; and 
8. Litter prevention and waste reductIon efforts. 
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An Act To Provide for Treble Damages for Injuries Caused by a Person under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0734
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BARTLETT, BLISS, HILL, PRIEST
Amends: 14 MRSA §1455

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No. 734 
S.P.271 
In Senate, February 26, 2009 
An Act To Provide for Treble Damages for Injuries Caused by a 
Person under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested.and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: BLISS of Cumberland, Representatives: HILL of York, PRIEST of 
Brunswick. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §1455 is enacted to read: 
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§1455. Negligent conduct involving alcohol or illegal drugs 
In an action where a defendant is _found negligent while operating a motor vehicle 
under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, in addition to compensatory damages for 
bodily injury caused by that negligence the defendant is liable for an amount equal to 2 
times the compensatory damages. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows for treble recovery of compensatory damages for bodily injury 
caused by negligence involving operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol 
or illegal drugs. 
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An Act To Allow Un immunized Children to Attend School Upon Parental Waiver
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0735
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MARRACHE, DOSTIE, FLETCHER, SA VIELLO
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6359

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An Act To Allow Un immunized Children to Attend School Upon 
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Cosponsored by Representative DOSTIE of Sabattus and 
Representatives: FLETCHER of Winslow, SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by'the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §6359, sub-§3, ~C is enacted to read: 
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C. The student or the parent, if the student is a minor, has signed a waiver that states 
an aclmowledgment and acceptance of the risk of allowing the student to attend 
school without the required immunization. 
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This bill allows a student who has not been immunized to attend school if the 
' student's parent or legal guardian signs a waiver aclmowledging and accepting the risk of 
allowing .the student to attend school \Vithout the proper immunization. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Request Federal Fundling for the Extension and! Completion of Interstate 95
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0736
Sponsors: JACKSON, THERIAULT, AYOTTE, CLARK, MARTIN, SUTHERLAND, WILLETTE

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Legislative Document . 
No. 736 
S.P.283 
In Senate, February 26, 2009 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Request 
Federal Fundling for the Extension and! Completion of Interstate 95 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the COf!1lllittee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, CLARK of Easton, EDGECOMB 6fCaribou, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake, SUTHERLAND of Chapman, WILLETTE of Presque Isle .. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, funding for the extension and completion of Interstate 95 is needed before 
the end of the legislative session; 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 
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Federal funding request. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Transportation shall request all available federal funding included in the American 
Recoyery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 or any successor or substantially similar 
legislation enacted by Congress for the purpose of extending and completing Interstate 
95. 
Emel["gency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to request all available federal 
funding included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-of 2009 or any 
successor or substantially similar legislation enacted by Congress for the purpose of 
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An Act T~ . Require the State To Provide Bonita Rogan with Health Insurance Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0737
Committee Amendment CA_A_S190 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/1.... " to S.P. 284, L.D. 737, Bill, "An Act T~ . 
Require the State To Provide Bonita Rogan with Health Insurance Benefits" 
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. 
PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Accident - Sickness - Health Insurance 0455 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for the costs of making an individual eligible as a retiree for 
the State's group health insurance plan. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$8,240 
$8,240 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQ1UIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2010-11 
$8,817 
$8,817 
Approved: 05118/09 ,;:!;pac:.. 
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LR 1469(02) 
An Act To Require the State To Provide Bonita Rogan with Health Insurance Benefits 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "4,, 
Committee: Labor 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$8,240 
$8,240 
2010-11 
$8,817 
$8,817 
Projections 
2011-12 
$9,434 
$9,434 
Projections 
2012-13 
$10,095 
$10,095 
Provides an appropriation of $8,240 in 2009-10 and $8,817 in 2010-11 to the Accident-Sickness-Health Insurance 
program for the costs of making an individual eligible as a retiree for the State's group health insurance plan. 
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An Act To Provide That the Assessor and Treasurer Are Incompatible Municipal Offices
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0739
Committee Amendment CA_A_S27 (Senate)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2526

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 286, L.D. 739, Bill,' "An Act To 
Provide That the Assessor and Treasurer Are Incompatible Municipal Offices" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Clarify That the Assessor and Treasurer Are Incompatible Municipal 
Offices' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §2526, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 and 
Pt. C, § 1 06 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is 
further amended to read: 
8. Treasurers and tax collectors. Treasurers and tax collectors of towns may not be 
selectmen simultaneously serve as municipal officers or as elected or appointed assessors 
until they have completed their duties and had a final settlement with the town. 
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The same person may serve as treasurer and tax collector of a municipality.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the prohibition on a person holding the municipal 
officer and assessor positions at the same time applies to both elected arid appointed 
assessors. 
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An Act To Require t.he State To Provide BOlllita Rogan with Health Illlsurance Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0737
Sponsors: PERRY

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Illlsurance Benefits 
Reference to the Committee .on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Bonita Rogan to receive health insurance benefits. Notwithstanding 
the Maine Revise9 Statutes, Title 5, section 285, subsection I-A, Bonita Rogan is eligible 
as a retiree for a group health plan under Title 5, section 285. 
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This bill makes Bonita Rogan eligible for a group health plan as a retired employee of 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0738
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MILLS
Amends: 5 MRSA §20003, 5 MRSA §20054

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No. 738 
In Senate, February 26, 2009 
An ACt To Require Patients of Opioid Treatment Programs To 
Release Medical Information to a Designated Primary Care 
Physician 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MILLS of Somerset. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §20003, sub-§17-A is enacted to read: 
17-A. Opioid treatment program. "Opioid treatment program" means a public, 
private or nonprofit treatment program for persons with a serious physiological opiate 
addiction. 
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §20054 is enacted to read: . 
§20054. Participation in opioid! treatment programs 
1. Required! release of information. . A person may not participate in an opioid 
treatment program unless the person signs a release authorizing the program to provide 
monthly clinical information to a primary care physician licensed to practice in the State 
who is responsible for the person's general health care. 
2. Monthly reports of clinical information. An opioid treatment program shall 
report clinica] information to each participant's primary care provider once a month. 
3. Rules. The office shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A. 
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This bill prohibits a person from participating in an.opioid treatment program unless 
the person signs a release authorizing the program to provide monthly clinical 
information to a primary care provider licensed to practice in the State who is responsible 
for the person's general health care. It requires opioid treatment programs to report 
clinical information to each participant's primary care provider once a month. It requires 
the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse to adopt 
routine technical rules. 
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An Act To Provide That the Assessor and Treasurer Are Incompatible Municipal Offices
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0739
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MILLS

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No. 739 
In Senate, February 26, 2009 
An Act To Provide That the Assessor and Treasurer Are 
Incompatible Municipal Offices 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MILLS of Somerset. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MR.SA §SZ, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 and Pt. 
C, §106 and amended byPL 1989, c. 6; c, 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is further 
amended to read: 
1. Municipal offices. We A person holding the office of county commissioner may 
not at the same time hold either the office of mayor or assessor of a city or the office of 
selectman or assessor of a town. 
A person holding the office of treasurer of a 
municipality may not at the same time hold the office of assessor of that same 
municipality. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a person· from holding the office of treasurer and assessor at the 
same time for the same municipality. 
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An Act To Authorize the Annexation of a Portion of Redington Township in Franklin County to the Town of Carrabassett Valley
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0741
Committee Amendment CA_B_S253 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/!;" to S.P. 288, L.D. 741, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize the Annexation of a Portion of Redington Township in Franklin County to the 
Town of Carrabassett Valley" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Require the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission To Reexamine 
the Wind Farm Proposal in Redington Township' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inseliing the following: 
'Sec. 1. Maine Land Use Regulation Commission application reexamined. 
Resolved: 
That the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission must reexamine its 
decision on the application and all supporting documents submitted by Maine Mountain 
Power, LLC for Zoning Petition 702. The cOinmission must reexamine its decision as 
soon as practicable and prior to reviews of any other proposals that are not yet in 
progress; and be it fUliher 
Sec. 2. Scenic character. Resolved: That, notwithstanding any other provision 
of law, the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission may not take into account the effect 
of the proposed development on the scenic character of the area when reexamining its 
decision pursuant to section I.' 
SUMMARY 
The amendment, which is a minority repOli of the committee, replaces the bill with a 
resolve. 
It requires the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission to reexamine its 
decision to deny the application by Maine Mountain Power, LLC for Zoning Petition 702. 
The commission must reexamine the decision as soon as possible and may not take into 
account the scenic character ofthe area for this particular project. 
FISCAL :\OTE HEQljJRED 
(See attached) 
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LR 1628(03) 
An Act To Authorize the Annexation of a Portion of Redington Township in Franklin County to the 
Town of Carrabassett Valley 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '13" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Land Use Regulation Commission within the Department of Conservation associated with 
reexamining its decision on this application can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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