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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 50: Principles of Reimbursement for Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded, a Major Substantive Rule of the DHHS
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1581
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 1581 
H.P. 1164 
House of Representatives, June 6, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 50: Principles of 
Reimbursement for Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally 
Retarded, a Major Substantive Rule of the DHHS 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland for the Department of 
Health and Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101, 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 50: Principles of Reimbursement for 
Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services 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 portions of Chapter 101, MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 50: Principles of Reimbursement for Intermediate 
Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Health and Human Services.
Resolve, To Allow the State To Continue Efforts To Sell or Lease Certain Real Property in the City of Hallowell
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1584
Committee Amendment CA_A_H627 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 1172, L.D. 1584, "Resolve, To Allow 
the State To Continue Efforts To Sell or Lease Certain Real Property in the City of 
Hallowell" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/13/11 
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LD 1584 
LR217S(02) 
Resolve, To Allow the State To Continue Efforts To Sell or Lease Certain Real Property in the City of 
Hallowell 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note 'for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'f}" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - General Fund 
Allowing the State to continue efforts to sell or lease certain property located in Hallowell may result in an increase iI. 
revenue to the General Fund. The amount can not be determined at this time and will depend on the appraised value 
of the property. 
LR2178(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Section 40, Chapters II and III: Home Health Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1586
Committee Amendment CA_A_H628 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to H.P. 1174, L.D. 1586, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Section 40, 
Chapters II and III: Home Health Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department 
of Health and Human Services" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101, 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Section 40, Chapters II and III: Home Health Services, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized only if the following 
changes are made: 
1. 
That portion of the rule concerning psychotropic medications is amended to 
correct references to persons who receive in-home psychotropic medications; and 
2. That portion of the rule concerning face-to-face encounters between a member and 
the member's physician is amended to require documentation of the face-to-face 
encounter only at the start of care.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment approves the provisionally adopted rules as long as they are 
amended regarding documentation of the face-to-face encounter and to correct references 
to persons who receive in-home psychotropic medications. 
FISCAL NOTE REQeJRIW 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/13/11 ..wac. 
LD 1586 
LR 2201(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, 
Section 40, Chapters II and III: Home Health Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No fiscal impact 
The major substantive rule submitted for approval implements a policy change related to MaineCare home health 
services and is intended to have no fiscal impact. 
LR2201(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution Services, Appendix D: Principles of Reimbursement for Child Care Facilities, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1585
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 1585 
H.P. 1173 
House of Representatives, June 9, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97, Private Non-
Medical Institution Services, Appendix D: Principles of 
Reimbursement for Child Care Facilities, a Major Substantive Rule 
of the Department of Health and Human Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland for the Department of 
Health and Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101, 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution 
Services, Appendix D: Principles of Reimbursement for Child Care Facilities, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services 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 portions of Chapter 101, MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution Services, 
Appendix D: Principles of Reimbursement for Child Care Facilities, a major substantive 
rule of the Department of Health and Human Services.
An Act To Provide Funding for the Reapportionment Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1588
House Amendment HA_A_H677 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" /I" to H.P. 1191, L.D. 1588, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Funding for the Reapportionment Commission" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause 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, this legislation authorizes the transfer of a portion of the funding for 
reapportionment from fiscal year 2012-13 to fiscal year 2011-12; and 
Whereas, it is necessary that these funds be available immediately; 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,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an ,mergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
SPONSORED BY: ~1 
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(Representative CURTIS) 
TOWN: Madison 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Section 40, Chapters II and III: Home Health Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1586
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 1586 
H.P. 1174 
House of Representatives, June 9, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Section 40, Chapters II and III: Home 
Health Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Health and Human Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland for the Department of 
Health and Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101, 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Section 40, Chapters II and III:  Home Health Services, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services 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 portions of Chapter 101, MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Section 40, Chapters II and III:  Home Health Services, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services.
An Act To Provide Further Improvements to Maine's Health Insurance Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1587
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: RICHARDSON, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3957

Legislative Document 
No. 1587 
H.P. 1185 
House of Representatives, June 16, 2011 
An Act To Provide Further Improvements to Maine's Health 
Insurance Law 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Warren. 
Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3957, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. B, §8, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Maximum assessment.  The board shall assess each insurer an amount not to 
exceed $4 per month per covered person enrolled in medical insurance insured, reinsured 
or administered by the insurer.  An insurer may not be assessed on policies or contracts 
insuring federal or state employees except for policies or contracts insuring Legislators 
and their dependents.  For policies or contracts insuring Legislators and their dependents, 
Legislators shall pay the amount of the assessment to the insurer. 
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §3957, sub-§5, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  An insurer may not be assessed on policies or contracts insuring federal or state 
employees, except for policies or contracts insuring Legislators and their dependents.  
Any assessment required under this subsection on policies or contracts insuring 
Legislators and their dependents must be paid as provided in subsection 2. 
Sec. 3.  Payroll deduction.  In consultation with the Legislative Council and the 
insurer or 3rd-party administrator for the group health plan provided in accordance with 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 285, the State shall collect any assessment 
required to be paid by Legislators pursuant to Title 24-A, section 6957, subsection 2 or 
subsection 5 through payroll deduction. 
SUMMARY 
The bill amends the law regarding rating practices for individual and small group 
health plans to remove the exemption from assessment for Legislators and their 
dependents, thus requiring insurers to pay an assessment for administrative costs of up to 
$4 per month per person for policies insuring Legislators and their dependents and 
potential assessments of up to $2 per month to cover any net loss.  The amendment 
provides that Legislators shall pay for the amount of assessments and requires the 
assessments to be collected through payroll deduction.
An Act To Provide Funding for the Reapportionment Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1588
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: NUTTING, RAYE

Legislative Document 
No. 1588 
H.P. 1191 
House of Representatives, June 28, 2011 
An Act To Provide Funding for the Reapportionment Commission 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Speaker NUTTING of Oakland. 
Cosponsored by President RAYE of Washington. 
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. 
LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Apportionment Commission 0722 
Initiative: Moves a portion of the funding for reapportionment from fiscal year 2012-13 
to fiscal year 2011-12 to fund the reapportionment of the State's congressional districts, 
which will occur separately in fiscal year 2011-12 rather than in fiscal year 2012-13, 
when the reapportionment of the State's House and Senate districts will occur. 
SUMMARY 
This bill moves a portion of the funding for reapportionment from fiscal year 2012-13 
to fiscal year 2011-12 to fund the reapportionment of the State's congressional districts. 
GENERAL FUND 
2011-12
2012-13
Personal Services 
$4,000
($4,000)
All Other 
$56,000
($56,000)
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$60,000
($60,000)
An Act To Criminalize Possession, Trafficking and Furnishing of So-called Bath Salts Containing Synthetic Hallucinogenic Drugs Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1589
Senate Amendment SA_A_S370 (Senate)

LD 1589 
LR2221(04) 
An Act To Criminalize Possession, Trafficking and Furnishing of So-called Bath Salts Containing 
Synthetic Hallucinogenic Drugs 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" '£ - ~ 10 
Sponsor: Sen. Mason of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
This amendment reduces the class of crime for furnishing synthetic hallucinogenic drugs from Class C to Class D. 
The change may reduce incarceration costs due to an assumption of shorter sentences for those convicted but does not 
appreciably change the estimate of fiscal impact identified in the bill. 
LR2221(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reapportion the Congressional Districts of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1590
House Amendment HA_A_H679 (House)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1205

HOUSE AMENDMENT "4,, to H.P. 1195, L.D. 1590, Bill, "An Act To 
Reapportion the Congressional Districts of the State" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 13 to 30 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1205, sub-§§l and 2, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 628, §2, 
are repealed and the following enacted in their place: 
1. First District. The First District consists of the counties of Cumberland, Knox, 
Lincoln, Sagadahoc and York and the following municipalities within Kennebec County: 
Augusta, Chelsea, China, Fanningda1e, Hallowell, Manchester, Pittston, Readfield, 
Vassalboro, Waterville, Windsor, Winslow and Winthrop. 
2. Second District. The Second District consists of the counties of Androscoggin, 
Aroostook, Franklin, Hancock, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo and 
Washington and the following municipalities and areas within Kennebec County: Albion, 
Belgrade, Benton, Clinton, Fayette, Gardiner, Litchfield, Monmouth, Mount Vernon, 
Oakland, Randolph, Rome, Sidney, Vienna, Wayne, West Gardiner and Unity Township.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the apportionment so that the First District consists of the 
counties of Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and York and the following 
municipalities within Kennebec County: Augusta, Chelsea, China, Farmingdale, 
Hallowell, Manchester, Pittston, Readfield, Vassalboro, Waterville, Windsor, Winslow 
and Winthrop and the Second District consists of the counties 
Androscoggin, 
Aroostook, Franklin, Hancock, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, 
merset, Waldo and 
Washington and the following m 
icipalitie 
nd areas within 
ebec County: Albion, 
Belgrade, Benton, Clinton, 
ette, 
ard' er, Litchfield, 
nmouth, Mount Vernon, 
Oakland, Randolph, Rome i 
ey, ~ nn , Wa e, West 
'ner and Unity Township. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~~~~~=-~ 
____ ___ 
(Representative F 
TOWN: Newport 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Reapportion the Congressional Districts of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1590
House Amendment HA_B_H680 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/3,, to H.P. 1195, L.D. 1590, Bill, "An Act To 
Reapportion the Congressional Districts of the State" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the section of the bill that exempts the provisions of the bill 
from the Maine Revised Statutes, 'tle 21-A, section 1206, subsection 1. 
SPONSORED BY: 
~----
----~~~-------------------
(Representative MAR IN, J.) 
TOWN: Eagleiake 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Reapportion the Congressional Districts of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1590
House Amendment HA_C_H681 (House)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §120

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions) 
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Date: Qc;21-/ / 
L.D. 1590 
(Filing No. H-t <l / ) 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of the House. 
12STH LEGISLATURE 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,(!.;, to H.P. 1195, L.D. 1590, Bill, "An Act To 
Reapportion the Congressional Districts of the State" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 and 2 (page 1, lines 13 to 33 in L.D.) 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §120S, sub-§§l and 2, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 628, §2, 
are repealed and the following enacted in their place: 
1. First District. The First District consists of the counties of Cumberland, Knox, 
Lincoln, Sagadahoc and York and the following municipalities within Kennebec County: 
Augusta, Chelsea, China, Farmingdale, Hallowell, Manchester, Pittston, Readfield, 
Vassalboro, Waterville, Windsor, Winslow and Winthrop. 
2. Second District. The Second District consists of the counties of Androscoggin, 
Aroostook, Franldin, Hancock, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo and 
Washington and the following municipalities and areas within Kennebec County: Albion, 
Belgrade, Benton, Clinton, Fayette, Gardiner, Litchfield, Monmouth, Mount Vernon, 
Oakland, Randolph, Rome, Sidney, Vienna, Wayne, West Gardiner and Unity Township.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the apportionment so that the First District consists of the 
counties of Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and York and the following 
municipalities within Kennebec County: Augusta, Chelsea, China, Farmingdale, 
Hallowell, Manchester, Pittston, Readfield, Vassalboro, Waterville, Windsor, Winslow 
and Winthrop and the Second District consists of the counties of Androscoggin, 
Aroostook, Franklin, Hancock, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo and 
Washington and the following municipalities and areas within Kennebec County: Albion, 
Belgrade, Benton, Clinton, Fayette, Gardiner, Litchfield, Monmouth, Mount Vernon, 
Oakland, Randolph, Rome, Sidney, Viem1a, Wayne, West Gardiner and Unity Township. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 'L> to H.P. 1 
SPONSORED BY :hL----,I----~:::::::======----
(Representative F 
TOWN: New, rt 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Name Route I-A between Brewer and Ellsworth the Korean War Veterans Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1593
Committee Amendment CA_A_H693 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 1198, L.D. 1593, "Resolve, To Name 
Route I-A between Brewer and Ellsworth the Korean War Veterans Highway" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Name Route I-A between Brewer and Ellsworth the Korean War 
Veterans Memorial Highway' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the first line in the headnote (page 1, line 1 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "Veterans" the following: 'Memorial' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 2nd to last line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "War Veterans" the following: 'Memorial' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the 2nd to last line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "Veterans" the following: 'Memorial' 
SUMMARY 
The resolve names the portion of United States Route I-A between the City of 
Brewer and the City of Ellsworth the Korean War Veterans Highway. This amendment 
changes the name to the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/01112 
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LD 1593 
LR 2410(02) 
Resolve, To Name Route 1-A between Brewer and Ellsworth the Korean War Veterans Highway 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with installation of two signs (estimated total cost of 
$800) can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. Adequate funding exists within the Department's baseline 
budget to cover this cost. 
LR2410(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Update the Laws Concerning the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1592
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: AYOTTE, JACKSON, EDGECOMB, WILLETTE, SHERMAN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §8201, 20-A MRSA §8203, 20-A MRSA §8204

Legislative Document 
No. 1592 
H.P. 1197 
House of Representatives, November 30, 2011 
An Act To Update the Laws Concerning the Maine School of 
Science and Mathematics 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on November 28, 2011.  Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative AYOTTE of Caswell. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: EDGECOMB of Caribou, WILLETTE of Mapleton, WILLETTE of Presque 
Isle, Senator: SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §8201, as amended by PL 1995, c. 485, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
§8201.  School established 
The Maine School of Science and Mathematics is established as a public, chartered 
magnet school pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of providing certain high-
achieving high school students with a challenging educational experience.  The school is 
a body politic and corporate and is an instrumentality and agency of the State.  The 
exercise by the school of the powers conferred by this chapter is the performance of an 
essential public function by and on behalf of the State. 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §8203, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Magnet school.  "Chartered Magnet school" means that the school may establish 
rules and regulations that delete, modify or add to current rules and regulations of the 
department. 
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §8204, sub-§1, ¶J, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4, 
is amended to read: 
J.  The superintendent executive director of the school, who serves as the clerk of the 
board of trustees and is a nonvoting member. 
SUMMARY 
This bill updates the laws concerning the Maine School of Science and Mathematics 
to change the designation of the school from a chartered school to a magnet school and 
changes the title of "superintendent" of the school to "executive director" to avoid 
confusion with other statutory terms.
Resolve, To Name Route 1-A between Brewer and Ellsworth the Korean War Veterans Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1593
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ROSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 1593 
H.P. 1198 
House of Representatives, November 30, 2011 
Resolve, To Name Route 1-A between Brewer and Ellsworth the 
Korean War Veterans Highway 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on November 28, 2011.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative ROSEN of Bucksport. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock. 
Sec. 1.  Name United States Route 1-A the Korean War Veterans 
Highway.  Resolved:  That the Department of Transportation shall name the portion of 
United States Route 1-A that runs between the City of Brewer and the City of Ellsworth 
the Korean War Veterans Highway, to honor all United States Armed Forces veterans of 
the Korean War; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Signs erected.  Resolved:  That the Department of Transportation shall 
erect appropriate signs along the portion of United States Route 1-A between the City of 
Brewer and the City of Ellsworth to identify that portion as the Korean War Veterans 
Highway. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve names the portion of United States Route 1-A between the City of 
Brewer and the City of Ellsworth the Korean War Veterans Highway, to honor all United 
States Armed Forces veterans of the Korean War.
An Act To Impose a Penalty for Making False Claims Regarding Affiliation with a Federally Recognized Tribe
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1595
Committee Amendment CA_A_H821 (House)
Amends: 17 MRSA §1637

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 1201, L.D. 1595, Bill, "An Act To 
Impose a Penalty for Making False Claims Regarding Affiliation with a Federally 
Recognized Tribe" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §1637 is enacted to read: 
§1637. False claims of membership in federally recognized tribe in the State 
1. Prohibition. A person may not: 
A. Knowingly claim falsely to be a member of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, the 
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot 
Nation; 
B. Have the intent to obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making 
the claim under paragraph A; and 
C. Obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making the claim under 
paragraph A. 
2. Penalty. A person that violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a 
fine of not more than $2,500 may be adjudged. 
3. Definition. For purposes of this section, "property" has the same meaning as set 
forth in Title 17-A, section 352, subsection l.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It establishes a civil violation with a maximum 
fine of $2,500 for a person who falsely claims to be a member of the Aroostook Band of 
Micmacs, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the 
Penobscot Nation, which are federally recognized, with the intent to obtain property to 
which the person is not entitled and, because of the false claim, does obtain property. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 1201, L.D. 1595 
This amendment provides that "property" has the same definition as provided in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 352, subsection l. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/13112 
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LD 1595 
LR 2397(02) 
An Act To Impose a Penalty for Making Fals.e Claims Regarding Affiliation with a Federally 
Recognized Tribe 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ':L\" ( ~ -g,;z I) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil violations. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR2397(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Impose a Penalty for Making False Claims Regarding Affiliation with a Federally Recognized Tribe
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1595
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SOCTOMAH
Amends: 17-A MRSA §909

Legislative Document 
No. 1595 
H.P. 1201 
House of Representatives, December 5, 2011 
An Act To Impose a Penalty for Making False Claims Regarding 
Affiliation with a Federally Recognized Tribe 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 1, 2011.  Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §909 is enacted to read: 
§909.  Fraudulent claim of affiliation with a federally recognized tribe 
1.  A person is guilty of fraudulent claim of affiliation with a federally recognized 
tribe if the person: 
A.  Knowingly claims falsely to be affiliated with a federally recognized tribe; 
B.  Has the intent to obtain by making the claim under paragraph A something of 
value to which the person is not entitled; and 
C.  Obtains by making the claim under paragraph A something of value to which the 
person is not entitled. 
2.  Fraudulent claim of affiliation with a federally recognized tribe is a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates the crime of fraudulent claim of affiliation with a federally 
recognized tribe for when a person knowingly claims falsely to be affiliated with a 
federally recognized tribe with the intent to obtain, and does obtain, something of value to 
which the person is not entitled.
An Act To Ensure Confidentiality of Juvenile Case Records
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1597
Committee Amendment CA_A_H779 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1203, L.D. 1597, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure Confidentiality of Juvenile Case Records" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Make Certain Juvenile Case Records Confidential' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 6 in the 2nd paragraph in the last 2 lines 
(page 1, lines 17 and 18 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "The suspension may not 
be made public or become part of a juvenile's driving record or motor vehicle record." 
and inserting the following: 'After the suspension is terminated, any record of the 
suspension is confidential and may be released only to a law enforcement officer or the 
courts for prosecution of violations of Title 29-A, section 2412-A.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title and removes the provisions of the bill that prohibit 
the Secretary of State from releasing information to the public about a juvenile's violation 
of a law prohibiting the transport of illegal drugs or liquor when suspending that 
juvenile's motor vehicle license or permit. Instead, the amendment provides that such 
information may be released only to a law enforcement officer and the courts after the 
suspension has been terminated and only for the purpose of prosecuting a violation of the 
prohibition against operating a motor vehicle while the license or permit is suspended or 
revoked. 
This amendment also removes provisions of the bill regarding limiting the use of a 
juvenile's records to hearings conducted by the Secretary of State. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Discontinued Town Ways
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1596
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 23 MRSA §3026

Legislative Document 
No. 1596 
S.P. 522 
In Senate, December 13, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Discontinued Town Ways 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 9, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §3026, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 683, §1, is amended 
to read: 
1.  General procedures.  A municipality may terminate in whole or in part any 
interests held by it for highway purposes.  A municipality may discontinue a town way or 
public easement after the municipal officers have given best practicable notice to all 
abutting property owners and the municipal planning board or office and have filed an 
order of discontinuance with the municipal clerk that specifies the location of the way, 
the names of abutting property owners, the restrictions, if any, on the easement pursuant 
to subsection 3 and the amount of damages, if any, determined by the municipal officers 
to be paid to each abutter.  
Upon approval of the discontinuance order by the legislative body, and unless otherwise 
stated in the order, a public easement shall must, in the case of town ways, be retained 
and all remaining interests of the municipality shall pass to the abutting property owners 
to the center of the way.  For purposes of this section, the words "public easement" shall 
include, without limitation, an easement for public utility facilities necessary to provide 
service. 
Sec. 2.  23 MRSA §3026, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  Restrictions on the public easement.  The municipal officers may propose 
restrictions on the use of the public easement on a discontinued way by describing the 
restrictions in the order of discontinuance prepared for approval by the legislative body.  
Restrictions may include, but are not limited to, seasonal, time of day and motorized 
vehicle limitations.  Subsequent revision of approved restrictions must be adopted 
pursuant to subsection 1. 
SUMMARY 
Under existing law, a public easement is retained on discontinued town ways.  This 
bill authorizes municipal officers to propose placing restrictions on the public easement, 
such as limiting motorized vehicle traffic, as part of the discontinuance order approved by 
the local legislative body.
Resolve, To Amend the Resolve Establishing the Task Force on Franco-Americans
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1601
Committee Amendment CA_A_H686 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 1209, L.D. 1601, "Resolve, To Amend 
the Resolve Establishing the Task Force on Franco-Americans" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01127112 .:t:?ae. 
LD 1601 
LR 2327(02) 
Resolve, To Amend the Resolve Establishing the Task Force on Franco-Americans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The general operating expenses ofthis task force are projected to be $4,145 based on 4 authorized meetings. The 
timing of these expenditures will depend on the timing of the receipt of$4,145 in outside funding that must be 
received in order for the task force to initiate its work. Resolves 2011, c. 102 included allocations of$4,145 annually, 
assuming 4 meetings in fiscal year 2011-12 and 4 meetings in fiscal year 2012-13. Therefore, sufficient allocations in 
each fiscal year are available to authorize the expenditure ofthe outside funding no matter which fiscal year the 4 
authorized meetings occur. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Franco-American Center at the University of Maine to provide the required staffing services 
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2327(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1603
Committee Amendment CA_A_H739 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1212, L.D. 1603, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Law Relating to Concealed Firearms Locked in Vehicles" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 1 to 9 in 
L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 6th line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "employee" the following: 'or state employee' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the last line (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "law." the following: 'For purposes of this section, "state 
employee" means an employee of the State within the executive branch, the legislative 
branch or the judicial branch performing services within the scope of that employee's 
employment.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report. It removes the emergency preamble and 
clause and defines "state employee" to mean an employee of the State within the 
executive branch, the legislative branch or the judicial branch performing services within 
the scope of that employee's employment. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Remove the $100 Reporting Fee for Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials Sold
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1602
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: LIBBY, SHERMAN, BLACK, CRAY, MAKER, TIMBERLAKE, WILLETTE, MASON, THIBODEAU
Amends: 7 MRSA §743-A, 7 MRSA §766

Legislative Document 
No. 1602 
H.P. 1211 
House of Representatives, December 20, 2011 
An Act To Remove the $100 Reporting Fee for Fertilizer and 
Agricultural Liming Materials Sold 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 16, 2011.  Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LIBBY of Waterboro. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CRAY of Palmyra, MAKER of Calais, McCABE of 
Skowhegan, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WILLETTE of Mapleton, Senators: MASON of 
Androscoggin, THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §743-A, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 393, §3, is amended 
to read: 
1.  Registrants required to report.  On or before September 1st of each year, a 
registrant shall file with the commissioner, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, the 
number of tons of each brand and grade of commercial fertilizer sold by the registrant in 
the State during the 12 months preceding July 1st of that year.  A fee of $1 per ton or 
$100 for each brand and grade of fertilizer, whichever is more, sold during the 12 months 
preceding July 1st of that year must accompany the form. 
Sec. 2.  7 MRSA §766, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2009, c. 393, §5, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  By registrants.  On or before September 1st in each year each registrant shall file 
with the commissioner, on forms prescribed by the commissioner, the number of tons of 
each agricultural liming material sold during the 12 months preceding July 1st of that 
year.  A fee of $1 per ton or $100 for each brand of agricultural liming material, 
whichever is more, sold during the 12 months preceding July 1st of that year must 
accompany the form. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the $100 fee for each brand and grade of fertilizer and each brand 
of agricultural liming material sold during a 12-month period.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1603
Committee Amendment CA_B_H740 (House)
Amends: 26 MRSA §600

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .,B" to H.P. 1212, L.D. 1603, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Law Relating to Concealed Firearms Locked in Vehicles" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Repeal the Law Relating to Concealed Firearms Locked in Vehicles' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §600, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 393, § 1, is repealed.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. It removes the emergency preamble and 
clause and repeals the law that prohibits an employer from preventing an employee with a 
valid permit to carry a concealed firearm from keeping a firearm in the employee's locked 
vehicle. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police To Review Motor Vehicle Inspection Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1604
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MARTIN, THOMAS, HOGAN, MAZUREK, PEOPLES, THERIAULT, DIAMOND, KATZ

Legislative Document 
No. 1604 
H.P. 1213 
House of Representatives, December 20, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State 
Police To Review Motor Vehicle Inspection Rules 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 16, 2011.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MAZUREK of Rockland, PEOPLES of 
Westbrook, THERIAULT of Madawaska, Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, KATZ of 
Kennebec. 
Sec. 1.  Review of rules.  Resolved:  That the Department of Public Safety, 
Bureau of State Police shall review its rules governing motor vehicle inspection 
requirements regarding tire size.  The bureau shall solicit input from interested parties and 
shall develop recommendations designed to eliminate unnecessary restrictions while 
maintaining necessary safety requirements.  The bureau shall report its findings, 
including any proposed changes to the rules governing motor vehicle inspection 
requirements regarding tire size, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over transportation matters. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police to 
review its rules governing motor vehicle inspection requirements regarding tire size, to 
solicit input from interested parties and to develop recommendations designed to 
eliminate unnecessary restrictions while maintaining necessary safety requirements.  The 
resolve requires the bureau to report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over transportation matters.