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An Act To Clarify the Collection Process for the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0921
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: McCABE, TRAHAN, BERRY, BLACK, CRAY, GIFFORD, HARVELL, KENT, O'BRIEN
Amends: 36 MRSA §2726

Legislative Document 
No. 921 
H.P. 681 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Clarify the Collection Process for the Commercial 
Forestry Excise Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BLACK of Wilton, CRAY of Palmyra, GIFFORD 
of Lincoln, HARVELL of Farmington, KENT of Woolwich, O'BRIEN of Lincolnville. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §2726, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 514, §2, is amended 
to read: 
4.  Supplemental assessments.  Supplemental assessments may be made in 
accordance with section 141., subsection 1, except that the following limitations apply: 
A.  If a landowner who has failed to file a return under this chapter signs an affidavit 
stating that the landowner did not know of the requirement to file a return under this 
chapter, a supplemental assessment may be made only for the current year and the 2 
preceding years.  Interest and penalties may not be assessed; and 
B.  If a landowner knew of the requirement to file a return under this chapter and fails 
to file an affidavit as provided under paragraph A or the assessor determines that the 
affidavit under paragraph A was falsely filed, the supplemental assessment may be 
made for the current year and the 5 preceding years plus interest and penalties. 
Sec. 2.  Amnesty.  The State Tax Assessor shall report by December 15, 2011 to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Taxation regarding whether an amnesty program designed 
to permit landowners who have not been paying the commercial forestry excise tax and 
who voluntarily report to the assessor to have all prior taxes, interest and penalties waived 
except for the 2 years prior to reporting will contribute to the State’s ability to enforce 
and collect revenue due under the tax. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits the period of assessments for back taxes under the commercial 
forestry excise tax and provides that landowners who sign an affidavit stating that they 
were unaware of the requirement to file a return may be assessed for the current year and 
the 2 previous years only, without the accumulation of interest or penalties. 
The bill also directs the State Tax Assessor to evaluate whether an amnesty program 
might contribute to the State’s ability to enforce and collect revenue due under the tax.
Resolve, To Streamline the Laws Governing Small Slaughterhouses
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0922
Committee Amendment CA_A_H114 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 682, L.D. 922, "Resolve, To 
Streamline the Laws Governing Small Slaughterhouses" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Review the Laws Governing Slaughterhouses' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Examination of laws and rules governing slaughterhouses. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources shall 
examine the laws and rules governing slaughterhouses with particular emphasis on 
obstacles that prevent slaughterhouses from processing many different species of animals 
as efficiently and safely as possible. The department shall examine the process it uses to 
answer questions posed to it by owners and operators of slaughterhouses and describe 
steps it will take to ensure that the answers it provides are in writing and timely, clear, 
consistent and complete. The department shall report its findings to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry no later than January 15, 2012. 
The Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may submit 
legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature on the subject matter 
of the department's report.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. It also 
requires a review of laws pertaining to all slaughterhouse rather than to only small 
slaughterhouses. It extends the time for the required report until January 15, 2012 and 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 682, L.D. 922 
authorizes the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature rather than the 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/08111 
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LD 922 
LR 1116(02) 
Resolve, To Streamline the Laws Governing Small Slaughterhouses 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources associated with examining laws and 
rules governing slaughterhouses and reporting its findings can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR 1116(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Educate Women on the Medical Risks Associated with Abortion
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0924
Committee Amendment CA_A_H467 (House)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,!I " to H.P. 684, L.D. 924, Bill, "An Act To 
Educate Women on the Medical Risks Associated with Abortion" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 by inserting at the end a new blocked 
paragraph to read: 
'This subsection does not apply when a medical emergency exists. For the purposes of 
this subsection, "medical emergency" means a condition that, on the basis of the 
physician's good faith clinical judgment, so complicates the medical condition of a 
pregnant woman as to necessitate the immediate abortion of her pregnancy to avert her 
death or to avoid a delay that would create serious risk of substantial and irreversible 
impainnent ofa major bodily function.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
This amendment adds a medical emergency exception to the requirement that a 
pregnant woman be provided with specific infonnation at least 24 hours before an 
abortion procedure may proceed. 
FISCAL "OTE REQLlRED 
(See attache~t 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05123/11 
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LD924 
LR1398(02) 
An Act To Educate Women on the Medical Risks Associated with Abortion 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill :as Amended by Committee Amendment '~" 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Assumes additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services would be minor and can be absorbed 
utilizing existing budgeted resources. Assumes further, the department would develop the required brochures, would 
make them available online and would inform health care providers through their professional organizations of the 
availability of the brochure. 
LR1398(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Educate Women on the Medical Risks Associated with Abortion
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0924
House Amendment HA_A_H470 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "f/-" to H.P. 684, L.D. 924, Bill, "An Act To Educate 
Women on the Medical Risks Associated with Abortion" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page I, lines 6 
and 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "the attending physician" and inserting the 
following: 'a physician or a physician's designee' 
SUMMARY 
The bill requires that a woman's attending physician provide information to the 
woman seeking an abortion. This amendment specifies that the information may be 
provided by a physician or a physician's designee. 
SPONSORED BY: rJ.M.M 4XJ &ptL1f.1} 
(Representative ESPLING) 
TOWN: New Gloucester 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prevent Conflict of Interest in Efficiency Maine Audits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0923
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: STEVENS, BARTLETT, CAIN, CRAY, DION, DUNPHY, HARVELL, HERBIG, KESCHL, LUCHINI
Amends: 35-A MRSA §10102, 35-A MRSA §10105

Legislative Document 
No. 923 
H.P. 683 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Prevent Conflict of Interest in Efficiency Maine Audits 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STEVENS of Bangor. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and 
Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CRAY of Palmyra, DION of Portland, DUNPHY of 
Embden, HARVELL of Farmington, HERBIG of Belfast, KESCHL of Belgrade, LUCHINI of 
Ellsworth. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §10102, sub-§5-A is enacted to read: 
5-A.  Energy savings measure.  "Energy savings measure" means a device or 
application that is installed or implemented and that improves energy efficiency. 
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §10105, sub-§5, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. B, 
§3, is amended to read: 
A.  Provisions for the expenditure of trust funds, including, but not limited to, the 
development of program budgets, criteria for energy efficiency and conservation 
programs and other consumer benefit programs, the process for project selection and 
approval, minimum requirements for project monitoring and verification and the cost-
effectiveness tests to be used for measuring and comparing program benefits and 
costs; and 
Sec. 3.  35-A MRSA §10105, sub-§5, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. B, 
§3, is amended to read: 
B.  Provisions for the independent evaluation of program expenditures to ensure cost-
effectiveness of projects to improve energy efficiency or to reduce greenhouse gases.; 
and 
Sec. 4.  35-A MRSA §10105, sub-§5, ¶C is enacted to read: 
C.  Provisions that prohibit individuals or businesses that conduct an energy audit 
from financially benefiting from the installation or completion of any energy savings 
measure identified in that energy audit. 
SUMMARY 
The bill requires the Efficiency Maine Trust Board to adopt rules that prohibit 
individuals or businesses that conduct an energy audit from financially benefiting from 
the installation or completion of any energy savings measure identified in that energy 
audit.
An Act To Increase the Credit Toward Payment of Fines Given for Jail Time
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0926
Committee Amendment CA_A_H414 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 686, L.D. 926, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Credit Toward Payment of Fines Given for Jail Time" 
Amend the bill in section I in paragraph A in subparagraph (l) in the 4th lire (page 
I, Ime II in L.D.) by striking out the following: "$25" and inserting the fOllowin1: 
'$100' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in subparagraph (2) in the 4th I ne from 
the end (page 1, line 30 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "not less than $-S-
25" and 
inserting the following: 'not less than $5 up to $100' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment increases the rate of credit to up to $100 per day of con4nement. 
The bill increases the rate of credit from the current $5 to $25. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0927
Committee Amendment CA_A_H246 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "H" to H.P. 687, L.D. 
Change the Coyote Night Hunting Law" 
927, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 1, lines 4 to 6 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'I. 
Coyote hunting. 
Notwithstanding the night hunting prohibitions in section 
J J 206 A 11206, there is an open season for hunting coyotes at night in all counties of the 
State from December 16th to August 3 J st the week before_ the open firearm season on 
deer established under section 11401.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. It extends the CUlTent night hunting season on 
coyotes from December 16th to one week before the regular firearm hunting season on 
deer established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 11401. The bill 
would have allowed night hunting year-round. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Motorcycle Proof of Inspection
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0925
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WILLETTE, SHERMAN, BENNETT, CEBRA, CLARK, COTTA, JOHNSON, SHAW
Amends: 29-A MRSA §355, 29-A MRSA §1758

Legislative Document 
No. 925 
H.P. 685 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act Regarding Motorcycle Proof of Inspection 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WILLETTE of Presque Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BENNETT of Kennebunk, CEBRA of Naples, CLARK of Easton, COTTA of 
China, JOHNSON of Eddington, SHAW of Standish, WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §355 is enacted to read: 
§355.  Motorcycle registration 
1.  Registration.  Notwithstanding section 351, a person may not register a 
motorcycle unless the person satisfies the Secretary of State that the motorcycle is 
inspected pursuant to section 1751 and covered by a liability insurance policy as 
established according to section 402, subsection 2. 
2.  Requirement.  After January 1, 2012, a person shall have a motorcycle registered 
and inspected within the same month. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1758, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 624, §2 and 
affected by §4, is repealed. 
Sec. 3.  Prorated inspections.  The Secretary of State shall implement a system 
that allows for an initial term of inspection that may be for less than one year in order that 
the following renewal of inspection falls in the same month as the renewal date for the 
motorcycle's registration.  The system must allow for a proration of the initial inspection 
fee to reflect a term of less than one year. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a person to have a motorcycle inspected and insured prior to 
registering the motorcycle.  The bill also requires that the inspection and registration take 
place during the same month.  The bill requires the Secretary of State to implement a 
system that allows for the synchronization of motorcycle inspection and registration 
renewals.
An Act To Change the Coyote Night Hunting Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0927
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H290 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT '11" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 687, 
L.D. 927, Bill, "An Act To Change the Coyote Night Hunting Law" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of subsection 1 (page I, lines 13 to 16 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'1. 
Coyote hunting. Notwithstanding the night hunting prohibitions in section 
ll206 A 11206, there is an open season for hunting coyotes at night in all counties of the 
State from December 16th to August 31st. 
Notwithstanding section 11214, subsection 1, paragraph M, the commissioner may 
appoint agents to hunt for coyotes at night using artificial illumination from September 
1st to December 15th. The commissioner shall develop policies to make the affected 
public and affected law enforcement officers aware of any night hunting dperations.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes language from Conmlittee Amendment "A" that allows 
night hunting for coyotes to the week before the open firearm season on deer. This 
amendment also authorizes the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to appoint 
agents to hunt for coyotes at night using artificial illumination during the period of time 
when hunting for coyotes at night is currently prohibited. It directs the commissioner to 
develop policies to notify the affected public and affected law enforcement officers about 
any night hunting operations. 
SPONSOREDBY: ____ ~~~~~~~~~----
(Representative SARTY) 
TOWN: Denmark 
. FISCA.L ~O TE REQLlRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/18/11 
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LD927 
LR 1647(03) 
An Act To Change the Coyote Night Hunting Law 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "fo, to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Sarty, Jr. of Denmark 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife associated with appointing agents to night hunt for 
coyote and developing policies to notify affected public and law enforcement officers about this issue can be absorbed 
with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources. 
LRI647(03) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Change the Coyote Night Hunting Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0927
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JOHNSON, DAMON, FOSTER, GUERIN, PRESCOTT, WILLETTE, WINTLE, WOOD, PLOWMAN
Amends: 12 MRSA §12001

Legislative Document 
No. 927 
H.P. 687 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Change the Coyote Night Hunting Law 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Eddington. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DAMON of Bangor, FOSTER of Augusta, GUERIN of 
Glenburn, PRESCOTT of Topsham, WILLETTE of Presque Isle, WINTLE of Garland, 
WOOD of Sabattus, Senator: PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12001, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2009, c. 550, §6, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Coyote hunting.  Notwithstanding the night hunting prohibitions in section 
11206-A 11206, there is an open season for hunting a person may hunt coyotes at night in 
all counties of the State from December 16th to August 31st. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides for the night hunting of coyotes throughout the year.
An Act To Repeal the Requirement That Electrical Companies Be Licensed
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0928
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: McKANE, RECTOR, DOW, FITTS, PRESCOTT, THOMAS
Amends: 32 MRSA §1101, 32 MRSA §1202

Legislative Document 
No. 928 
H.P. 688 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Repeal the Requirement That Electrical Companies Be 
Licensed 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McKANE of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator RECTOR of Knox and 
Representatives: DOW of Waldoboro, FITTS of Pittsfield, PRESCOTT of Topsham, Senator: 
THOMAS of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1101, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 325, §1, is 
amended to read: 
1-A.  Electrical company.  "Electrical company" means a person, firm, corporation 
or partnership employing licensees engaged in the business of doing electrical 
installations.  A company license must be validated by an employee or officer of the 
company holding a current master or limited electrical license.  A limited licensee may 
validate only a company license making installations specific to the limited license.  The 
company license becomes void upon the death of or the severance from the company of 
the validating licensee. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §1202, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 325, §15, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the requirement that electrical companies be separately licensed by 
the State.  This bill does not affect the existing laws governing the licensing of individual 
electricians.
Resolve, To Establish a Study Group To Review the Teacher Certification Process
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0929
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: O'BRIEN, ALFOND, BOLDUC, EDGECOMB, HUNT, NELSON, RANKIN, RICHARDSON, WAGNER, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 929 
H.P. 689 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
Resolve, To Establish a Study Group To Review the Teacher 
Certification Process 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative O'BRIEN of Lincolnville. 
Cosponsored by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BOLDUC of Auburn, EDGECOMB of Caribou, HUNT of Buxton, NELSON 
of Falmouth, RANKIN of Hiram, RICHARDSON of Carmel, WAGNER of Lewiston, Senator: 
SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Sec. 1.  Commissioner of Education to create a study group on reviewing 
teacher certification.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Education shall establish 
a study group to review the complete teacher certification process and recommend ways 
to streamline and simplify the process and reduce the time needed for certification, with 
particular focus on certification for individuals without degrees in education, and to 
design a system that allows prior work experience and alternate education to satisfy all or 
a portion of core certification credit requirements.  The commissioner or the 
commissioner's designee shall invite the participation of a representative of the University 
of Maine System with a background in education, a representative of private colleges 
with a background in education, a representative of the Maine Education Association, a 
representative from the Maine School Superintendents Association, a member of the State 
Board of Education, 2 currently active teachers and 2 currently active principals.  The 
commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall serve as chair of the study group; and 
be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than December 7, 2011, the 
Commissioner of Education shall report the results of the study under section 1 along 
with any recommended legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and 
Cultural Affairs.  The committee may submit a bill related to the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 125th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Education to establish a study group to 
review the teacher certification process and recommend ways to streamline and simplify 
the process and reduce the time needed to receive certification as a teacher with particular 
emphasis on certification for individuals without degrees in education.  The 
commissioner is required to report the results of the study undertaken by the study group 
along with any recommended legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs.
An Act To Clarify Maine's Phaseout of the "Deca" Mixture of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0930
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: CRAY, SNOWE-MELLO, BLACK, GIFFORD, O'BRIEN
Amends: 38 MRSA §1609

Legislative Document 
No. 930 
H.P. 690 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Clarify Maine's Phaseout of the "Deca" Mixture of 
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CRAY of Palmyra. 
Cosponsored by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, GIFFORD of Lincoln, O'BRIEN of Lincolnville. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1609, sub-§14, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 610, §7, is 
amended to read: 
B.  Effective June 1, 2011, a person subject to the restrictions under this section may 
not replace the "deca" mixture of polybrominated diphenyl ethers with a chemical 
alternative that the commissioner, in consultation with the Department of Health and 
Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, determines: 
(1)  Has been identified as or meets the criteria for identification as a persistent, 
bioaccumulative and toxic chemical by the United States Environmental 
Protection Agency; or 
(2)  Is a brominated or chlorinated flame retardant; or 
(3)  Creates another chemical as a breakdown product through degradation or 
metabolism that meets the provisions of subparagraph (1). 
A replacement to the "deca" mixture of polybrominated diphenyl ethers may contain 
an amount of the chemicals listed or described in subparagraphs (1), (2) and (3) equal 
to or less than 0.1%, except that a replacement may contain an amount of a 
halogenated organic chemical containing the element fluorine equal to or less than 
0.2%. 
Upon request by the commissioner, a person subject to the restrictions under this 
subsection shall provide the commissioner with all existing information about the 
hazard and exposure characteristics of the replacement chemical that is known to, in 
the possession or control of or reasonably ascertainable by the person. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law to allow for the replacement of the "deca" mixture of 
polybrominated diphenyl ethers as a flame retardant with a brominated or chlorinated 
flame retardant, as long as the replacement is not a persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic 
chemical and does not create another chemical as a breakdown product that is persistent, 
bioaccumulative and toxic.
An Act To Ensure Proper Tax Assessment of Property Owners
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0931
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: WILLETTE, SHERMAN, BENNETT, CLARK, CUSHING, JOHNSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §557

Legislative Document 
No. 931 
H.P. 691 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Ensure Proper Tax Assessment of Property Owners 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WILLETTE of Presque Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BENNETT of Kennebunk, CLARK of Easton, CUSHING of Hampden, 
JOHNSON of Eddington, WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §557 is amended to read: 
§557.  Assessment; continued until notice of transfer 
When assessors continue to assess real estate to the person to whom it was last 
assessed, such assessment is valid, although the ownership or occupancy has changed, 
unless previous written notice to the assessors has been given of such change and of the 
name of the person to whom it has been transferred or surrendered.  If the assessor has 
been provided with such notice of a change in ownership from the registry of deeds or the 
State or another valid, written form of notice, the assessor shall note the change in 
ownership on all applicable tax records and ensure that the person to whom the property 
has been transferred or surrendered is assessed any assessment due after the date of 
transfer of the real estate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a municipal property tax assessor, upon receipt of notice of the 
transfer of property, to note the new owner on the tax records and issue any assessment 
due after the date of transfer to that new owner.
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services To Conduct a Review of Medicaid "Any Willing Provider" Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0933
Committee Amendment CA_A_H284 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "11 "to H.P. 693, L.D. 933, "Resolve, Requiring the 
Department of Health and Human Services To Conduct a Review of Medicaid "Any 
Willing Provider" Requirements" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the first paragraph in the last line (page 1, line lOin 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "December 1, 2011" and inserting the following: 
'January 1,2012' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the report date in the resolve from December 1, 2011 to 
January 1,2012. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05115111 
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LD933 
LR 1902(02) 
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services To Conduct a Review of Medicaid 
"Any Willing Provider" Requirements 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "1+ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
utilizing existing budgeted resources 
LR1902(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Concealed Weapons in the State House
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0932
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CRAFTS, MASON, BLACK, BURNS, CEBRA, DAVIS, LIBBY, MORISSETTE, TIMBERLAKE, WILLETTE
Amends: 25 MRSA §2007

Legislative Document 
No. 932 
H.P. 692 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Allow Concealed Weapons in the State House 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Lisbon. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, BURNS of Whiting, CEBRA of Naples, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, LIBBY of Waterboro, MORISSETTE of Winslow, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, 
WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2007 is enacted to read: 
§2007.  Concealed firearms in State House 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person to whom a valid permit to carry 
a concealed firearm has been issued as provided in this chapter may carry a concealed 
firearm in the State House. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a person to whom a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm 
has been issued may carry a concealed firearm in the State House.
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services To Conduct a Review of Medicaid "Any Willing Provider Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0933
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STUCKEY, ALFOND, FOSSEL, SANBORN, KATZ

Legislative Document 
No. 933 
H.P. 693 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Conduct a Review of Medicaid "Any Willing Provider" 
Requirements 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STUCKEY of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: FOSSEL of Alna, SANBORN of Gorham, Senator: KATZ of Kennebec. 
Sec. 1.  Review.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services 
shall conduct a review of "any willing provider" requirements within the Medicaid 
program to evaluate the impact of those requirements on health outcomes, quality of care, 
geographic need for services and the cost of care.  The department shall seek input from 
health care provider groups and health care consumer groups in conducting its evaluation 
and shall evaluate the methods used by other states to implement "any willing provider" 
requirements for comparison with implementation methods in this State; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services 
shall submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services by 
December 1, 2011 that includes: 
1.  An itemization of federal "any willing provider" laws; 
2.  Provisions of the laws of this State and rules of the department that implement 
federal requirements; 
3.  An analysis of methods used in other states to implement federal requirements; 
and 
4.  Recommendations for changes in the laws of this State and rules of the department 
to give the State more authority to regulate for positive health outcomes, quality of care, 
meeting geographic need for services and controlling care costs. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a 
review of "any willing provider" laws under the federal Medicaid program and report to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services the results of its review and 
recommendations for changes in the laws of this State and rules of the department to give 
the State more authority to regulate for positive health outcomes, quality of care, meeting 
geographic needs and controlling costs.
An Act To Reform the Dirigo Health Program
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0934
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: McKANE, THOMAS, RICHARDSON, SNOWE-MELLO, WHITTEMORE

Legislative Document 
No. 934 
H.P. 694 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Reform the Dirigo Health Program 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McKANE of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representative: RICHARDSON of Warren, Senators: SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, 
WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to reform the Dirigo Health Program established under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 24-A, chapter 87.
An Act To Enhance Mandated Reporting and Prosecution of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0939
Committee Amendment CA_A_H374 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 699, L.D. 939, Bill, "An Act To 
Enhance Mandated Reporting and Prosecution of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection I in paragraph A by striking out all of 
subparagraphs (26) and (27) (page 2, lines 19 and 20 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'(26) A naturopathic doctor;' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 1 in paragraph A by renumbering the 
subparagraphs to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment deletes from the proposed list of mandated reporters municipal code 
enforcement officials and firefighters. The amendment also adds naturopathic doctors to 
the list of mandated reporters. 
. FISCAL SOIE .REQURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05123111 frac 
LD939 
LR 1378(02) 
An Act To Enhance Mandated Reporting and Prosecution of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ')III 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs to the Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Health and Human Services 
can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR1378(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Exempt Municipalities from Indemnification Provisions in State Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0942
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: HILL, BEAVERS, EVES
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5657

Legislative Document 
No. 942 
S.P. 288 
In Senate, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Exempt Municipalities from Indemnification Provisions 
in State Contracts 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, EVES of North Berwick. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §5657 is enacted to read: 
§5657.  Limitation on indemnification 
The State, including state agencies, boards, commissions and departments, may not, 
by written agreement, require that it be held harmless or indemnified by a municipality 
for claims, unless grounded in bodily injury, including death, or property damage 
resulting from the sole negligence of the municipality or its agents, servants or 
employees. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the State, including state agencies, boards, commissions and 
departments, may not, by written agreement, require that it be held harmless or 
indemnified by a municipality for claims, unless grounded in bodily injury, including 
death, or property damage resulting from the sole negligence of the municipality or its 
agents, servants or employees.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Eviction of Residential Tenants
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0943
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TRAHAN
Amends: 14 MRSA §6008

Legislative Document 
No. 943 
S.P. 289 
In Senate, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Eviction of Residential 
Tenants 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln.  (BY REQUEST) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6008, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1997, c. 336, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Right to appeal.  Either party may appeal on questions of law from a judgment to 
the Superior Court as in other civil actions.  Either party may appeal on any issue triable 
by right by a jury to a trial de novo in the Superior Court as provided in this section.  The 
time for filing defendant must file an appeal of within 7 days from the date the judgment 
of the District Court expires upon the issuance of the writ of possession pursuant to 
section 6005 or is entered.  The plaintiff must file an appeal within 30 days from the time 
the judgment is entered, whichever occurs first. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the tenant in an eviction action has 7 days in which to appeal 
the judgment.  Current law allows the tenant to file an appeal until the writ of possession 
is issued, which the court must issue 7 days after the judgment.  This bill does not change 
the requirement that the tenant must move out within 48 hours after being served with the 
writ of possession.
An Act To Increase College Attainment
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0944
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND, NELSON, BARTLETT, JACKSON, MASON, LOVEJOY, WAGNER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4730

Legislative Document 
No. 944 
S.P. 290 
In Senate, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Increase College Attainment 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative NELSON of Falmouth and 
Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, JACKSON of Aroostook, MASON of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: LOVEJOY of Portland, WAGNER of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4730 is enacted to read: 
§4730.  Completion of college application 
In addition to the requirements of this chapter and the system of learning results 
established in section 6209, in order to receive a diploma, a secondary student must 
complete a federally accepted free application for federal student aid and at least one 
application to a college, university, other postsecondary educational institution or 
certificate program to assess eligibility for financial aid. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires secondary school students to complete a federally accepted free 
application for federal student aid and at least one application to a postsecondary 
educational institution to assess eligibility for financial aid.
An Act To Encourage Professionals To Move to the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0947
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MASON, TIMBERLAKE, COLLINS, FARNHAM, MARTIN, PLOWMAN, CLARK, CRAFTS, LIBBY, WOOD

Legislative Document 
No. 947 
S.P. 293 
In Senate, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Encourage Professionals To Move to the State 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative TIMBERLAKE of Turner and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, FARNHAM of Penobscot, MARTIN of Kennebec, PLOWMAN 
of Penobscot, Representatives: CLARK of Easton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, LIBBY of Waterboro, 
WOOD of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA c. 1-A, sub-c. 4 is enacted to read: 
SUBCHAPTER 4 
LICENSEES FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS  
§60-Q.  Licensees from other jurisdictions 
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Title, if a person holds an active license 
from another jurisdiction for an occupation or profession under this Title, upon 
application by the licensee, that license must be accepted by the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation and the pertinent occupational or professional 
licensing board established in Title 5, section 12004-A if the license is in good standing 
in the other jurisdiction and upon payment of the initial license fee under this Title for 
that occupation or profession.  The department or occupational or professional licensing 
board established in Title 5, section 12004-A may deny acceptance of the license only 
upon a showing that the acceptance would be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare 
of the public in the State.  A denial of a license under this section is subject to the 
provisions of Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 5. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a professional license from another jurisdiction be accepted by 
the State upon application by the licensee if the license is active and the licensee is in 
good standing and upon payment of the initial license fee in this State for that profession.  
The license may be denied only upon a showing that acceptance of the license would be 
detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the public in the State.  A denial of 
acceptance of a license from another jurisdiction is subject to a hearing under the Maine 
Administrative Procedure Act.
An Act To Amend the Sales and Use Tax Exemption for an Aircraft Purchased Outside of Maine by Nonresidents
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0946
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: RAYE, NUTTING, COURTNEY, GERZOFSKY, HASTINGS, HOBBINS, LANGLEY, CAIN, FLEMINGS, LUCHINI
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 946 
S.P. 292 
In Senate, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Sales and Use Tax Exemption for an Aircraft 
Purchased Outside of Maine by Nonresidents 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by President RAYE of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Speaker NUTTING of Oakland and 
Senators: COURTNEY of York, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, HASTINGS of Oxford, 
HOBBINS of York, LANGLEY of Hancock, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, FLEMINGS of 
Bar Harbor, LUCHINI of Ellsworth. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§45, ¶A-3, as amended by PL 2007, c. 691, §1 and 
affected by §2, is further amended to read: 
A-3.  If the property is an aircraft not exempted under subsection 88 and the owner at 
the time of purchase was a resident of another state or tax jurisdiction and the aircraft 
is present in this State not more than 20 days during the 12 months following its 
purchase, exclusive of days during which the aircraft is in this State for the purpose 
of undergoing "major alterations," "major repairs" or "preventive maintenance" as 
those terms are described in 14 Code of Federal Regulations, Appendix A to Part 43, 
as in effect on January 1, 2005.  For the purposes of this paragraph, the location of an 
aircraft on the ground in the State at any time during a day is considered presence in 
the State for that entire day, and a day must be disregarded if at any time during that 
day the aircraft is used to provide free emergency or compassionate air transportation 
arranged by an incorporated nonprofit organization providing free air transportation 
in private aircraft by volunteer pilots so children and adults may access life-saving 
medical care an individual resident in another state or tax jurisdiction or an entity in 
which the majority of the shares or interests are held by an individual or individuals 
who reside in another state or tax jurisdiction; or 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the existing sales, storage and use tax exemption for an aircraft 
purchased outside of the State by a nonresident by removing limitations on the use of the 
aircraft in this State during the 12 months following purchase.
Resolve, To Require the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Submit a New Design for the Sportsman Registration Plate
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0945
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SHERMAN, THOMAS, BURNS, CRAY, GIFFORD, LIBBY, TIMBERLAKE, WILLETTE

Legislative Document 
No. 945 
S.P. 291 
In Senate, March 8, 2011 
Resolve, To Require the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife To Submit a New Design for the Sportsman Registration 
Plate 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Senator: THOMAS of Somerset, Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, CRAY 
of Palmyra, GIFFORD of Lincoln, LIBBY of Waterboro, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, 
WILLETTE of Presque Isle. 
Sec. 1.  Registration plate design.  Resolved:  That, notwithstanding the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 456-C, subsection 5 and section 468, subsection 5, 
the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall submit a new design featuring 
the image of a deer for the sportsman registration plate for issuance beginning in 2012. 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires that the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife submit a 
new proposed design for the sportsman registration plate every 6 years.  This resolve 
requires the commissioner to submit a new design featuring the image of a deer for the 
sportsman registration plate for issuance beginning in 2012.
An Act To Exempt Health Care Sharing Ministries from Insurance Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0950
Committee Amendment CA_A_S77 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 296, L.D. 950, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Health Care Sharing Ministries from Insurance Requirements" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 by inserting before paragraph A the 
following: 
'A. Has been in existence continuously since December 31, 1999 and has facilitated 
the sharing of medical expenses of participants without interruption since December 
31, 1999;' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 in paragraph E in the last line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "contribution; and" and inserting the following: 
'contribution;' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 by inserting after paragraph E the 
following: 
'F. Conducts an annual audit that is performed by an independent certified public 
accountant in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that is 
made available to the public upon request; and' . 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 by relettering the paragraphs to read 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
The bill defines "health care sharing ministry" and exempts these ministries from 
regulation as insurers under the Maine Insurance Code. 
This amendment adds 2 
additional requirements to that definition, requiring the health care sharing ministry to 
have been in existence since December 31, 1999 and requiring the health care sharing 
ministry to be audited annually by an independent certified public accountant and to 
make that annual audit available to the public upon request. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study Priorities and Timing of Judicial Proceedings in State Courts
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0951
House Amendment HA_A_H678 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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12STH LEGISLATURE 
HOUSE AMENDMENT" H" to S.P. 297, L.D. 951, "Resolve, Establishing the 
Commission To Study Priorities and Timing of Judicial Proceedings in State Courts" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes th 
preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSOREDBY: ____ ~~~~~~~--~~~~ 
(Representative NASS 
TOWN: Acton 
HOUSE A-MENDMENT