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An Act To Increase the Amount of Deductible Business Expense Allowed for Property Placed in Service Beginning in 2011
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0847
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BARTLETT
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document 
No. 847 
S.P. 250 
In Senate, March 3, 2011 
An Act To Increase the Amount of Deductible Business Expense 
Allowed for Property Placed in Service Beginning in 2011 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§1, ¶N, as amended by PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. CCC, 
§2 and affected by §4, is further amended to read: 
N.  With respect to property placed in service during the taxable year, an amount 
equal to the net increase in depreciation or expensing attributable to: 
(1) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2002 but prior to January 1, 
2006, a 30% bonus depreciation deduction claimed by the taxpayer pursuant to 
Section 101 of the federal Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002, 
Public Law 107-147 with respect to property placed in service during the taxable 
year; 
(2) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2002 but prior to January 1, 
2006, a 50% bonus depreciation deduction claimed by the taxpayer pursuant to 
Section 201 of the federal Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 
2003, Public Law 108-27 with respect to property placed in service during the 
taxable year; and 
(3) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2003 but prior to January 1, 
2011, the increase in aggregate cost under Section 179 of the Code arising from 
amendments to the Code applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2003; 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits businesses to claim business expense deductions for purchases to the 
same extent as permitted under federal income tax law.
Resolve, Directing the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices To Study Modifying the Maine Clean Election Act
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0848
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PATRICK, VALENTINO, BARTLETT, JACKSON, PLOWMAN, BRIGGS, CAREY, ROTUNDO, RUSSELL, TREAT

Legislative Document 
No. 848 
S.P. 251 
In Senate, March 3, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Commission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election Practices To Study Modifying the Maine Clean Election 
Act 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PATRICK of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative VALENTINO of Saco and 
Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, JACKSON of Aroostook, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CAREY of Lewiston, ROTUNDO of Lewiston, 
RUSSELL of Portland, TREAT of Hallowell. 
Sec. 1.  Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to 
study the Maine Clean Election Act.  Resolved:  That the Commission on 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices shall study the Maine Clean Election Act to 
address any adverse rulings by the United States Supreme Court in the case of McComish 
v. Bennett, No. CV-08-1550-PHX-ROS (D. Ariz. Jan. 20, 2010); and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Commission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election Practices shall submit a report of its findings including any suggested changes to 
the Maine Clean Election Act pursuant to the study under section 1 by October 15, 2011 
to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs.  The Joint Standing 
Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs shall report out legislation based on the report 
by December 1, 2011 for presentation to the Second Regular Session of the 125th 
Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 
to study the Maine Clean Election Act to address any adverse rulings by the United States 
Supreme Court in the case of McComish v. Bennett, No. CV-08-1550-PHX-ROS (D. 
Ariz. Jan. 20, 2010) and to report its findings, including any suggested changes, to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs by October 15, 2011.  The Joint 
Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs shall report out legislation based on 
the report by December 1, 2011 for presentation to the Second Regular Session of the 
125th Legislature.
An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income Taxes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0849
Committee Amendment CA_C-HA_C_H812 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "~,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "c" to S.P. 252, 
L.D. 849, Bill, "An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income 
Taxes" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in § 1518-A in subsection I-A in paragraph A in 
the 3rd line (page 1, line 27 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "3-C" the 
following: 'for tax years beginning during 2013' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in § 1518-A in subsection I-A in paragraph A in 
the 10th and lIth lines (page 1, lines 34 and 35 in amendment) by striking out the 
following: "Funds available from the fund in subsequent years" and inserting the 
following: 'If the lower bracket rate reaches 4%, funds available from the fund' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in § 1518-A in subsection I-A by striking out all 
of paragraph C (page 2, lines 5 to 7 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'C. New bracket rates calculated under this subsection apply only to tax years that 
begin during the calendar year following the determinations made under this 
subsection.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that reductions in income tax rates from the rates that apply 
in tax years that begin in 2013 based on funds available in the Tax Relief Fund for Maine 
Residents are detennined each year and may be made only for years when sufficient 
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(Representative WEBSTER) 
TOWN: Freeport 
FISCAL :\OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 03121/12 
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LD849 
LR 149(20) 
An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income Taxes 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 'U' to Committee Amendment "c" 
Sponsor: Rep. Webster of Freeport 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium revenue increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The amendment provides that reductions in income tax rates from the rates that apply in tax years beginning on or 
after January 1,2013 based on funds available in the Tax Relief Fund for Maine Residents are to be determined each 
year and may be made only for years when sufficient funding is available in the Fund. Based on currently budgeted 
revenue, no transfers of General Fund revenue in excess of the appropriation limitation are expected through the end 
of fiscal year 2014-15. Relative to the committee amendment, this amendment would lead to a potential increase in 
General Fund revenues in future biennia. By making the continuation of the tax cuts dependent upon adequate funding 
for each tax year, the amendment is expected to limit the potential loss of future revenue to the tax year for which the 
resources are transferred from the Tax Relief Fund for Maine Residents. This amendment eliminates the additional 
future tax reductions not offset by future transfers. 
LR0149(20) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income Taxes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0849
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S330 (Senate)

LD849 
LR 149(05) 
An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income Taxes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" S - 330 
Sponsor: Sen. Trahan of Lincoln 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
($11,852,200) 
($17,778,300) 
$11,852,200 
$623,800 
$17,778,300 
$935,700 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment delays the noncontingent tax changes in the committee amendment and revises the changes to be 
consistent with the changes proposed in LD 1043, the Biennial Budget Bill as amended. This amendment reduces the 
revenue loss during the 2012-2013 biennium from the bill as amended by the committee amendment. The reductions 
to Individual Income Tax revenue for the bill as amended by this amendment are presented in the table below. 
Individual Income Tax Revenue 
Net General Fund Revenue 
Local Government Fund Revenue 
FY 2011-12 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2012-13 
($37,004,000) 
($35,153,800) 
($1,850,200) 
FY 2013-14 
($94,290,000) 
($89,575,500) 
($4,714,500) 
FY 2014-15 
($98,408,000) 
($93,487,600) 
($4,920,400) 
If LD 1043 as amended is enacted, the bill would have no budgeted revenue effect, because that bill includes the same 
changes. 
This amendment eliminates several provisions for transfers to the Tax Relief Fund for Maine Residents that would 
have triggered further individual income tax reductions. 
LROI49(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income Taxes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0849
Committee Amendment CA_C-SA_C_S443 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "C "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "C" to S.P. 252, 
L.D. 849, Bill, "An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income 
Taxes" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in § I5I8-A in subsection I-A in the first line 
(page 1, line 22 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "thereafter," the 
following: 'if the State Controller determines that the benefits required under the 
Circuitbreaker Program under Title 36, chapter 907 have been fully funded,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that the Circuitbreaker Program be fully funded prior to 
using the Tax Relief Fund for 
ain Residents to reduce income tax rates. 
SPONSOREDBY:-1~~+-+-______________ __ 
(Senator COURT 
COUNTY: Yo 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03114/12 
;Wac. 
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LD849 
LR 149(14) 
An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income Taxes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "e" to Committee Amendment "C" S -44:3 
Sponsor: Sen. Courtney of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The amendment provides that the Tax Relief Fund for Maine Residents may not be used to reduce income tax rates 
unless the State Controller has certified that an amount has been appropriated that is sufficient to fund benefits under 
the Circuitbreaker Program. Under current forecasts, no transfers to the Fund are expected through FY 2014-15, so the 
amendment has no fiscal effect during this period. 
LR0149(l4) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income Taxes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0849
Committee Amendment CA_C-SA_D_S445 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "1:>" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "c" to S.P. 252, 
L.D. 849, Bill, "An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income 
Taxes" 
Amend the amendment by adding after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Statutory referendum procedure; submission at election; form of 
question; effective date. This Act must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at 
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of this Act. The 
municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns 
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election, 
to vote on the acceptance or rejection of this Act by voting on the following question: 
"Do you favor providing tax relief for Maine's citizens by reducing 
income taxes?" 
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No." 
The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and 
declared in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of 
State in the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall 
review the returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Act, the 
Governor shall proclaim the result without delay and this Act becomes effective 30 days 
after the date of the proclamation. 
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all 
ballots, returns and copies of this Act necessary to carry out the purposes of this 
referendum.' 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "D "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "c" to S.P. 252, L.D. 849 
SUMMARY 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~~ ____ ~~~ 
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COUNTY: Lincoln 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(Seeat!~d) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 03115112 
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LD849 
LR 149(15) 
An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income Taxes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "0' to Committee Amendment "C" S-445 
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson of Lincoln 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-12 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required. 
LR0149(15) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income Taxes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0849
Committee Amendment CA_C-SA_E_S506 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" E "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "C" to S.P. 252, 
L.D. 849, Bill, "An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income 
Taxes" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraphs 
A to F (page 2, lines 31 to 41 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'A. Thirty five Twenty-eight percent to the stabilization fund; 
B. Twenty Sixteen percent to the Retirement Allowance Fund established in section 
17251 ; 
C. TVlenty Sixteen percent to the Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital; 
D. Fifteen Twelve percent to the Retiree Health Insurance Internal Service Fund 
established in section 1519 to be used solely for the purpose of amortizing the 
unfunded actuarial liability associated with future health benefits; and 
E. +en Eight percent to the Capital Construction and Improvements Reserve Fund 
established in section 1516-A·; and 
F. Twenty percent to the Tax Relief Fund for Maine Residents established in section 
1518-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment decreases the percentage of excess revenue that is transferred to the 
Tax Relief Fund for Maine Residents from 40% to 20% and increases by 113 the 
percentages proposed in the committee amendment the percentage of excess revenue that 
is transferred to other accounts in the cascade. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPQNSQREDBY: e~ 
(Senator COURTNEY 
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COUNTY: York 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03129112 
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LD849 
LR 149(22) 
An Act To Provide Tax Relief for Maine's Citizens by Reducing Income Taxes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" E." to Committee Amendment "c" S .. SOG:::» 
Sponsor: Sen. Courtney of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium revenue increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This floor amendment decreases the percentage of excess revenue that is transferred to the Tax Relief Fund for Maine 
Residents from 40% to 20% and increases by 1/3 the other percentages of revenue that are transferred to other 
accounts in the cascade. Based on currently budgeted revenue, no transfers of General Fund revenue in excess of the 
appropriation limitation are expected through the end of fiscal year 2014-15. The amendment would lead to a potential 
increase in General Fund revenues relative to the committee amendment as any future tax decreases that might take 
place would be smaller than under the committee amendment. 
LR0149(22) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve the Enforcement of Laws Protecting Dogs
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0850
Committee Amendment CA_A_S243 (Senate)
Amends: 7 MRSA §4019

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 253, L.D. 850, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Enforcement of Laws Protecting Dogs" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Improve the Protection of Animals' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §4019, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 702, §20, is amended to read: 
§4019. Removal from unattended motor vehicle 
1. Removal authorized. A law enforcement officer, humane agent ef~ animal 
control officer, firefighter as defined in Title 26, section 210 1, first responder as defined 
in Title 32, section 83, subsection 13-A or security guard licensed under Title 32, chapter 
93, referred to in this section as "authorized persons," may take all steps that are 
reasonably necessary to remove an animal from a motor vehicle if the animal's safety, 
health or well-being appears to be in immediate danger from heat, cold or lack of 
adequate ventilation and the conditions could reasonably be expected to cause extreme 
suffering or death. 
2. Notice required. A law enforcement officer, humane agent or animal control 
officer who removes an animal in accordance with subsection 1 shall, in a secure and 
conspicuous location on or within the motor vehicle, leave written notice bearing the 
officer's or agent's name and office and the address of the location where the animal may 
be claimed. A firefighter, first responder or security guard who removes an animal in 
accordance with subsection 1 shall, in a secure and conspicuous location on or within the 
motor vehicle, leave written notice bearing the person's name and the address of the 
location where the animal may be claimed. The owner may claim the animal only after 
payment of all charges that have accrued for the maintenance, care, medical treatment 
and impoundment of the animal. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 253, L.D. 850 
3. Immunity. A lavt' enforcement officer, humane agent or animal control officer 
An authorized person who removes an animal from a motor vehicle pursuant to 
subsection 1 is immune from criminal or civil liability that might otherwise result from 
the removal.' 
SU~ARY 
This amendment revises the authority to remove an animal from a car when necessary 
for the animal's health or safety. The bill proposes extending that authority to any person. 
The amendment extends the authority to firefighters, first responders and licensed 
security guards. It removes the provisions in the bill pertaining to vendor's licenses, 
shelter requirements for dogs and securing a dog transported in an open vehicle. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support Maine's Natural Resource-based Economy
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0852
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H961 (House)

LD852 
LR 1208(03) 
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support Maine's Natural Resource-based 
Economy 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "/f,, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. McCabe of Skowhegan 
Bond Issues 
General Fund - Non-Taxable 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Term (years) 
Principal 
$5,000,000 
Rate (%) 
4.5% 
Interest 
$1,237,500 
Total Cost 
$6,237,500 
The amendment increases from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 the amount of the General Fund bond issue authorized 
under the bill to purchase land and conservation easements. 
LR1208(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support Maine's Natural Resource-based Economy Bond Issues Fis~al Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 5 .. 5'710 Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0852
Committee Amendment CA_A_S576 (Senate)

LD 852 
LR 1208(02) 
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support Maine's Natural Resource-based 
Economy 
Bond Issues 
Fis~al Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 5 .. 5'710 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Term (years) 
Principal 
Rate (%) 
Interest 
Total Cost 
General Fund - Non-Taxable 
$5,000,000 
4.5% 
$1,237,500 
$6,237,500 
Referendum Costs 
MonthNear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-12 
General 
Bond Issue 
Standard 
'. 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the genemi 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $1 07,250 may be required. 
LR1208(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Change the Campaign Contribution Limits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0856
House Amendment HA_A_H499 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" H" to S.P. 260, L.D. 856, Bill, "An Act To Change the 
Campaign Contribution Limits" 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page I, line 6 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: 
"legislative candidate" the following: 
'or a municipal 
candidate' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 in the 5th line (page I, line 22 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: 
"legislative candidate" the following: 
'or a municipal 
candidate' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the increase in the maximum campaign contribution limit 
for municipal candidates and restore the current maximum of $350. 
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SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~~r-___ 
\ __________ __ 
(Representative CHI 
TOWN: Portland 
Page I - 125LR0815(04)-1 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0853
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: WOODBURY

Legislative Document 
No. 853 
S.P. 257 
In Senate, March 3, 2011 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of 
Maine To Establish the Maine State Endowment Trust 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator WOODBURY of Cumberland. 
Constitutional amendment. Resolved:   Two thirds of each branch of the 
Legislature concurring, that the following amendment to the Constitution of Maine be 
proposed: 
Constitution, Art. IX, §24 is enacted to read: 
Section 24.  Maine State Endowment Trust.  The Maine State Endowment 
Trust is established for the purpose of providing distributions to support, in perpetuity, 
the public mission of State Government. No more than 5% of the value of the trust may 
be distributed annually in support of the state budget. 
; and be it further 
Constitutional referendum procedure; form of question; effective date. 
Resolved:  That the municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their 
respective cities, towns and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for 
holding a statewide election, at a statewide election held in the month of November 
following the passage of this resolution, to vote upon the ratification of the amendment 
proposed in this resolution by voting upon the following question: 
“Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to establish the Maine State 
Endowment Trust for the purpose of providing funds to support the public mission of 
State Government?” 
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within the corresponding 
square below the word “Yes” or “No.”  The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and 
declared in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of 
State in the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature.  The Governor shall 
review the returns.  If it appears that a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of the 
amendment, the Governor shall proclaim that fact without delay and the amendment 
becomes part of the Constitution of Maine on the date of the proclamation; and be it 
further 
Secretary of State shall prepare ballots. Resolved:  That the Secretary of State 
shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all ballots, returns and copies 
of this resolution necessary to carry out the purposes of this referendum. 
SUMMARY 
This resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine to establish the Maine 
State Endowment Trust for the purpose of providing funds to support the public mission 
of State Government.
An Act To Require the Treasurer of State To Publish All State Liabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0854
Committee Amendment CA_A_S148 (Senate)

LD854 
LR 961(02) 
An Act To Require the Treasurer of State To Publish All State Liabilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Requiring the Office of the Treasurer of State to publish by July 31 of each year the latest information available 
regarding all liabilities of the State on June 30 of that year on a publicly accessible portion of its website may entail 
minor costs which can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0961(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Change the Campaign Contribution Limits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0856
House Amendment HA_B_H602 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,8J" to S.P. 260, L.D. 856, Bill, "An Act To Change the 
Campaign Contribution Limits" 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 3. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1,2012.' 
SUMMARY 
ctive date ofJanuary 1,2012. 
~ 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~~~~=-________ _ 
(Representative CHIP 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Change the Campaign Contribution Limits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0856
Senate Amendment SA_A_S220 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 260, L.D. 856, Bill, "An Act To Change the 
Campaign Contribution Limits" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$750" and inserting the following: '$+W $1,500' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 in the 4th line (page 1, line 21 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$750" and inserting the following: '$+W $1,500' 
This amendment increase 
candidate from $750 to $1,50 
SUMMARY 
tribution to a g~bematorial 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~ 
__________ ~~ 
______ _ 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Change the Campaign Contribution Limits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0856
House Amendment HA_C_H607 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "C" to S.P. 260, L.D. 856, Bill, "An Act To Change the 
Campaign Contribution Limits" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "candidate" the following: " more than $350 for a candidate 
for municipal office and beginning January 1, 2012 more than $750 for a candidate for 
municipal office' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 in the 5th line (page 1, line 22 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "candidate" the following: " more than $350 for a candidate 
for municipal office and beginning January 1, 2012 more than $750 for a candidate for 
municipal office' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays until January 1, 2012 the increase in the contribution limit 
from $350 to $750 for contributio 
to candidates for municipal office. 
/' 
SPONSOREDBY:~~-=~~~~ __________ __ 
(Representative CHIP 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Change the Campaign Contribution Limits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0856
Senate Amendment SA_B_S297 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" B" to S.P. 260, L.D. 856, Bill, "An Act To Change the 
Campaign Contribution Limits" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "candidate" the following: " more than $350 for a candidate 
for municipal office and beginning January 1, 2012 more than $750 for a candidate for 
municipal office' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 in the 5th line (page 1, line 22 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "candidate" the following: " more than $350 for a candidate 
for municipal office and beginning January 1, 2012 more than $750 for a candidate for 
municipal office' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays ntil January 1, 2012 the increase in the contribution limit 
from $350 to $750 for contri 
tions to candidate for municipal office. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~~~~~~~ 
____ __ 
(Senator PLOWMAN) 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require the Treasurer of State To Publish All State Liabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0854
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: THOMAS, THIBODEAU, DUNPHY, HARLOW, MORRISON, PARRY
Amends: 5 MRSA §155

Legislative Document 
No. 854 
S.P. 258 
In Senate, March 3, 2011 
An Act To Require the Treasurer of State To Publish All State 
Liabilities 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Senator: THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, 
HARLOW of Portland, MORRISON of South Portland, PARRY of Arundel. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §155 is enacted to read: 
§155.  State liabilities 
The Treasurer of State shall publish all liabilities of the State on the publicly 
accessible portion of the treasurer's website.  For purposes of this section, "liabilities of 
the State" includes all state debts, loans, bonds, unfunded liabilities and promises to pay, 
including issued and unissued bonds, pension liabilities, promises to provide health 
insurance in future years, Maine Governmental Facilities Authority bonds and any other 
debt or obligation that the State has guaranteed or promised to pay. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Treasurer of State to publish all liabilities of the State on the 
publicly accessible portion of the treasurer's website.
An Act To Include Teachers in the State Employee Health Insurance Program
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0857
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BRANNIGAN
Amends: 5 MRSA §285

Legislative Document 
No. 857 
S.P. 261 
In Senate, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Include Teachers in the State Employee Health Insurance 
Program 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1, ¶F-9 is enacted to read: 
F-9.  Any teacher as defined in section 17001, subsection 42; 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes teachers under the state group health plan.
An Act To Change the Campaign Contribution Limits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0856
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: GOODALL, PLOWMAN, CAREY, CROCKETT, DAMON, LONGSTAFF, RUSSELL
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1015

Legislative Document 
No. 856 
S.P. 260 
In Senate, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Change the Campaign Contribution Limits 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Senator: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: CAREY of Lewiston, 
CROCKETT of Bethel, DAMON of Bangor, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, RUSSELL of 
Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1015, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2009, c. 286, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
1.  Individuals.  An individual may not make contributions to a candidate in support 
of the candidacy of one person aggregating more than $750 in any election for a 
gubernatorial candidate or, more than $350 for a legislative candidate or more than $750 
in any election for any other candidate.  This limitation does not apply to contributions in 
support of a candidate by that candidate or that candidate's spouse or domestic partner. 
Beginning December 1, 2010, contribution limits in accordance with this subsection are 
adjusted every 2 years based on the Consumer Price Index as reported by the United 
States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and rounded to the nearest 
amount divisible by $25. The commission shall post the current contribution limit and the 
amount of the next adjustment and the date that it will become effective on its publicly 
accessible website and include this information with any publication to be used as a guide 
for candidates. 
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §1015, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2009, c. 286, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
2.  Committees; corporations; associations.  A political committee, political action 
committee, other committee, firm, partnership, corporation, association or organization 
may not make contributions to a candidate in support of the candidacy of one person 
aggregating more than $750 in any election for a gubernatorial candidate or, more than 
$350 for a legislative candidate or more than $750 in any election for any other candidate.  
Beginning December 1, 2010, contribution limits in accordance with this subsection are 
adjusted every 2 years based on the Consumer Price Index as reported by the United 
States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and rounded to the nearest 
amount divisible by $25. The commission shall post the current contribution limit and the 
amount of the next adjustment and the date that it will become effective on its publicly 
accessible website and include this information with  any publication to be used as a 
guide for candidates. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws governing campaign contribution limits by setting a 
maximum contribution of $350 for a legislative candidate and $750 for any other 
candidate, before adjustments for inflation.
An Act To Amend the Law Related to Multiple-employer Welfare Arrangements
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0858
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, WHITTEMORE, McKANE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §6603

Legislative Document 
No. 858 
S.P. 262 
In Senate, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Law Related to Multiple-employer Welfare 
Arrangements 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Senator: WHITTEMORE of Somerset, Representative: McKANE of 
Newcastle. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §6603, sub-§1, ¶F-1, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 121, Pt. A, 
§1, is amended to read: 
F-1.  Must comply with the requirements of section 2809-A, subsection 11, 
concerning continued coverage in the event of an employee's being temporarily laid 
off or losing employment because of an injury or disease that the employee claims to 
be compensable under workers' compensation; and 
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §6603, sub-§1, ¶G, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 688, §1, is 
amended to read: 
G.  May not deny coverage to any otherwise eligible employer, employee or 
dependent on the basis of health status or claims experience; and. 
Sec. 3.  24-A MRSA §6603, sub-§1, ¶H, as amended by PL 2001, c. 410, Pt. A, 
§9, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals application of small group insurance laws to multiple-employer 
welfare arrangements.
Resolve, To Convene a Task Force To Study Cost-effective Ways of Dealing with an Increased Population of Those Affected by Alzheimer's Disease
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0859
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, EVES, FOSSEL, MALABY, O'CONNOR, PETERSON, SANBORN, SANDERSON, SIROCKI

Legislative Document 
No. 859 
S.P. 263 
In Senate, March 8, 2011 
Resolve, To Convene a Task Force To Study Cost-effective Ways of 
Dealing with an Increased Population of Those Affected by 
Alzheimer's Disease 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: EVES of North Berwick, FOSSEL of Alna, MALABY of 
Hancock, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PETERSON of Rumford, SANBORN of Gorham, 
SANDERSON of Chelsea, SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Sec. 1.  Alzheimer's disease.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Health and 
Human Services shall convene a task force to review Alzheimer's disease-related issues in 
health care and to develop cost-effective ways of dealing with an estimated 50% increase 
in the number of patients with Alzheimer's disease in the next 15 years.  The 
commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall invite the participation of all 
interested parties, including but not limited to administrators and staff of nursing homes 
and long-term care facilities, medical professionals and members of Alzheimer's disease 
organizations; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than December 7, 2011, the 
Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall report the findings of the task force 
under section 1 along with any recommended legislation to the Joint Standing Committee 
on Health and Human Services.  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 Health and Human Services to convene a 
task force to review Alzheimer's disease-related issues in health care and to develop cost-
effective ways of dealing with an estimated 50% increase in  the number of patients with 
Alzheimer's disease in the next 15 years.  The commissioner is required to report the 
findings of the task force along with any recommended legislation to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Health and Human Services.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To Amend Its Rules Governing the Length of II Time Certain Permits Are Valid
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0862
Committee Amendment CA_A_S56 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 266, L.D. 862, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Environmental Protection To Amend Its Rules Governing the Length of 
II 
Time Certain Permits Are Valid" 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Department of Environmental Protection to amend rules. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of Environmental Protection shall amend its rules 
relating to the Natural Resources Protection Act and the laws governing site location of 
development and storm water to provide that permits issued with respect to these laws are 
valid for 4 years after they are issued and that a person who holds such a permit has 7 
years to complete a project pursuant to such a permit.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the Department of Environmental Protection is 
required to amend its rules relating to the Natural Resources Protection Act. It also 
changes the time periods in the resolve to provide that permits issued with respect to the 
Natural Resources Protection Act and laws governing site location of development and 
storm water are valid for 4 years after they are issued and that a person who holds such a 
permit has 7 years to complete a project pursuant to that permit. 
FISCAL ;\01E REQl!lRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24111 
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LD862 
LR 1710(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To Amend Its Rules Governing the 
Length of Time Certain Permits Are Valid 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" S ~ 5' 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to amend its rules governing the Natural Resources 
Protection Act, site location of development and storm water management to provide that permits issued with respect 
to these areas are valid for four years after issuance and that a person holding such a permit has seven years to 
complete a project pursuant thereto may result in a minor cost increase which the DEP can absorb within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LRI710(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Reduce Student Hunger
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0860
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND, LOVEJOY, JACKSON, CRAY, EBERLE, KENT, RANKIN, WAGNER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6601, 20-A MRSA §6602

Legislative Document 
No. 860 
S.P. 264 
In Senate, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Reduce Student Hunger 
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 LOVEJOY of Portland and 
Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, EBERLE of South 
Portland, KENT of Woolwich, RANKIN of Hiram, WAGNER of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6601, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 8, is 
amended to read: 
1.  The National School Lunch Program Act.  The National School Lunch Program 
Act, enacted June 4, 1946, and applicable amendments; and 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §6601, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 8, is 
amended to read: 
2.  The Child Nutrition Act.  The Child Nutrition Act, enacted October 11, 1966, 
and applicable amendments.; and 
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §6601, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  Summer food service program for children.  The federal summer food service 
program for children, as established by 42 United States Code, Section 1761. 
Sec. 4.  20-A MRSA §6602, sub-§1, ¶C is enacted to read: 
C.  A public school in which at least 40% of the students qualify for a free or 
reduced-price lunch under the National School Lunch Program described in 
paragraph A shall participate in the federal summer food service program for children 
in accordance with 42 United States Code, Section 1761.  The commissioner shall 
assist schools in obtaining federal, state and private funds to pay for this program. 
Sec. 5.  20-A MRSA §6602, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 8, is 
amended to read: 
5.  Rules.  The commissioner shall adopt or amend, with the state board's approval, 
rules under this subchapter, including rules about the qualifications of food service 
programs' personnel and rules to implement the federal summer food service program for 
children under subsection 1, paragraph C. 
Sec. 6.  Participation in the summer food service program.  Each public 
school shall develop a written plan to enroll students who are eligible to participate in the 
federal summer food service program pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, 
section 6602, subsection 1, paragraph C. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a public school in which at least 40% of the students qualify for a 
free or reduced-price lunch to implement a federally subsidized summer food service 
program to provide meals to children during the summer months.  The bill requires the 
Commissioner of Education to adopt rules to implement the program.  The bill also 
requires each public school to develop a written plan to enroll students who are eligible in 
the summer food service program.
An Act To Extend the Time by Which Certified Plans for a Subdivision Must Be Filed
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0861
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: THOMAS, COTTA, HARVELL
Amends: 12 MRSA §685-B

Legislative Document 
No. 861 
S.P. 265 
In Senate, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Extend the Time by Which Certified Plans for a 
Subdivision Must Be Filed 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: COTTA of China, HARVELL of Farmington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §685-B, sub-§6-A, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 687, §2, is 
amended to read: 
C.  A copy of the certified plan must be filed within 30 90 days of certification with 
the State Tax Assessor and the appropriate registry of deeds in the county in which 
the land is located. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the time by which certified plans for a subdivision must be filed 
from 30 days to 90 days.
An Act To Reduce the Minimum Amount of Product Required To Be Purchased by Agency Liquor Stores for Licensure
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0864
Committee Amendment CA_A_S69 (Senate)
Amends: 28-A MRSA §461

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 268, L.D. 864, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce the Minimum Amount of Product Required To Be Purchased by Agency Liquor 
Stores for Licensure" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding the Minimum Stock Required by Agency Liquor Stores' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §461 is enacted to read: 
§461. Minimum stock requirement 
An agency liquor store shall maintain a minimum number of product codes in 
accordance with this section. For the purposes of this section, "product code" means a 
single spirit or fortified wine product purchased from the State or the State's wholesale 
distributor. 
1. Store in municipality with population of 1,000 or more. An agency liquor store 
located in a municipality with a population of 1,000 or more shall have in stock, or on 
hand, a minimum of 100 different product codes. 
2. Store in municipality with population of 999 or less. An agency liquor store 
located in a municipality with a population of 999 or less shall have in stock, or on hand, 
a minimum of 50 different product codes.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment establishes a minimum number of 
product codes an agency liquor store must maintain as a licensee. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To Amend Its Rules Governing the Length of Time Certain Permits Are Valid
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0862
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: COLLINS, WATERHOUSE, THOMAS, CEBRA, CHASE

Legislative Document 
No. 862 
S.P. 266 
In Senate, March 8, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To 
Amend Its Rules Governing the Length of Time Certain Permits 
Are Valid 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COLLINS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative WATERHOUSE of Bridgton and 
Senator: THOMAS of Somerset, Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, CHASE of Wells. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Environmental Protection to amend rules.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Environmental Protection shall amend its rules 
governing the protection of natural resources, site location of development and storm 
water to provide that permits issued with respect to these areas are valid for 5 years after 
they are issued and that a person who holds such a permit has 10 years to complete a 
project pursuant to such a permit. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Environmental Protection to amend its rules 
governing the protection of natural resources, site location of development and storm 
water to provide that permits issued with respect to these areas are valid for 5 years after 
they are issued and that a person who holds such a permit has 10 years to complete a 
project pursuant to such a permit.