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An Act To Require a Medical Examiner To Determine whether an Autopsy Is Needed in the Case of the Death of a Prisoner in a Correctional Facility
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0168
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: KUMIEGA, BRYANT, CHAPMAN, HINCK, STUCKEY, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 34-A MRSA §3045

Legislative Document 
No. 168 
H.P. 145 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Require a Medical Examiner To Determine whether an 
Autopsy Is Needed in the Case of the Death of a Prisoner in a 
Correctional Facility 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CHAPMAN of Brooksville, HINCK 
of Portland, STUCKEY of Portland, Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §3045, as amended by PL 1991, c. 314, §49, is further 
amended to read: 
§3045.  Death of client 
When the death of any client in any correctional or detention facility is not clearly the 
result of natural causes dies, an examination and inquest must be held as in other cases, 
and the commissioner or the chief administrative officer of the facility shall cause a 
medical examiner to be immediately notified for that purpose.  The medical examiner 
shall also review the case file, relevant medical records and body and determine whether 
an autopsy is needed.  If the medical examiner determines that an autopsy is needed, an 
autopsy must be performed unless the client had expressed a preference when admitted to 
the facility or at any other time that an autopsy not be performed or the next of kin of the 
client expresses a preference that an autopsy not be performed.  The next of kin of the 
client may also request that an autopsy be performed, in which case an autopsy must be 
performed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that an examination and inquest be held whenever a prisoner in a 
state correctional or detention facility dies. 
It also requires a medical examiner to determine whether an autopsy is needed.  If the 
medical examiner determines that an autopsy is needed, an autopsy must be performed 
unless the prisoner had expressed a preference when admitted to the facility or at any 
other time that an autopsy not be performed or the next of kin of the prisoner expresses a 
preference that an autopsy not be performed.  The next of kin of the client may also 
request that an autopsy be performed, in which case an autopsy must be performed.
An Act To Extend the Maximum Time Period for Powers of Attorney for Minors and Incapacitated Persons
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0170
Committee Amendment CA_A_H57 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 147, L.D. 170, Bill, "An Act To 
Extend the Maximum Time Period for Powers of Attorney for Minors and Incapacitated 
Persons" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §5-213 in the indented paragraph in the last line (page 
1, line 15 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "child." the following: 'Orders 
providing for transitional arrangements may include, but are not limited to, rights of 
contact, housing, counseling or rehabilitation.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that orders providing for transitional arrangements may 
include, but are not limited to, rights of contact, housing, counseling or rehabilitation. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt School Administrative District No. 24 and School Administrative District No. 32 from the Laws Requiring School Administrative Unit Consolidation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0171
Committee Amendment CA_A_H147 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",4" to H.P. 148, L.D. 171, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt School Administrative District No. 24 and School Administrative District No. 32 
from the Laws Requiring School Administrative Unit Consolidation" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 
Initiative: Provides funds for the cost of reimbursing School Administrative District No. 
and School Administrative District No. 32 for penalties assessed due to not 
conforming to the laws governing school administrative unit reorganization. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2010-11 
$126,743 
$126,743 
2011-12 
$126,743 
$126,743 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to 
the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/22111 frac.. 
LD 171 
LR 312(02) 
An Act To Exempt School Administrative District No. 24 and School Administrative District No. 32 
from the Laws Requiring School Administrative Unit Consolidation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2010-11 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$126,743 
$126,743 
$0 
$126,743 
$126,743 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of$126,743 in fiscal year 2010-11 and $126,743 in fiscal year 2011-12 
to the General Purpose for Local Schools program within the Department of Education to reimburse School 
Administrative Unit No. 24 and School Administrative Unit No. 32 for the amount that their fiscal years 2010-11 and 
2011-12 state subsidy was reduced for failing to comply with the laws governing school administrative unit 
reorganization. 
LR0312(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Veterans Who Work for Employers with More than 50 Employees To Take Veterans Day Off with Full Pay
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0169
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: BEAVERS, PATRICK, CELLI, PILON

Legislative Document 
No. 169 
H.P. 146 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Allow Veterans Who Work for Employers with More 
than 50 Employees To Take Veterans Day Off with Full Pay 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAVERS of South Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: CELLI of Brewer, PILON of Saco. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA c. 7, sub-c. 11 is enacted to read: 
SUBCHAPTER 11 
VETERANS 
§877.  Veterans Day 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Employee" means a person who performs a service for wages or other 
remuneration under a contract of hire, written or oral, expressed or implied. 
B.  "Employer" means a person who has 51 or more employees. 
C.  "Veteran" means a person who served in the United States Armed Forces and was 
not dishonorably discharged. 
2.  Day off for veterans.  An employer shall provide Veterans Day, November 11th, 
as a day off with pay to an employee who is a veteran at the request of that employee. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an employer who has 51 or more employees to provide Veterans 
Day, November 11th, as a day off with pay to an employee who is a veteran at the request 
of that employee.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0174
Committee Amendment CA_A_H16 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §383

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 151, L.D. 174, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Law Governing Employment, Discipline and Dismissal of Chief Deputy 
Sheriffs" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section I the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §383, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. 
Minimum qualifications. 
The chief deputy must meet the minimum 
qualifications for sheriffs pursuant to section 371-B, subsection 3.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a requirement that the chief deputy sheriff hold the same 
qualifications as a sheriff. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Extend the Maximum Time Period for Powers of Attorney for Minors and Incapacitated Persons
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0170
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: NASS, COURTNEY, COTTA, PRESCOTT, STEVENS, WEAVER, WEBSTER, CRAVEN, ROSEN
Amends: 18-A MRSA §5

Legislative Document 
No. 170 
H.P. 147 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Extend the Maximum Time Period for Powers of 
Attorney for Minors and Incapacitated Persons 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative NASS of Acton. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
Representatives: COTTA of China, PRESCOTT of Topsham, STEVENS of Bangor, 
WEAVER of York, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senators: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, ROSEN of 
Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  18-A MRSA §5-104, sub-§(a), as enacted by PL 1997, c. 455, §7, is 
amended to read: 
(a).    A parent or guardian of a minor or incapacitated person, by a properly executed 
power of attorney, may delegate to another person, for a period not exceeding 6 12 
months, any of that parent's or guardian's powers regarding care, custody or property of 
the minor child or ward, except the power to consent to marriage or adoption of a minor 
ward.  A delegation by a court appointed court-appointed guardian becomes effective 
only when the power of attorney is filed with the court. 
Sec. 2.  18-A MRSA §5-213 is enacted to read: 
§5-213.  Transitional arrangements for minors 
In issuing, modifying or terminating an order of guardianship for a minor, the court 
may enter an order providing for transitional arrangements for the minor if the court 
determines that such arrangements will assist the minor with a transition of custody and 
are in the best interest of the child. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the maximum time period for a power of attorney for a minor or 
incapacitated person from 6 to 12 months and authorizes the Probate Court, in issuing, 
modifying or terminating an order of guardianship of a minor, to include in the order 
transition arrangements as determined to be in the best interest of the child.
An Act To Exempt Nonprofit Organizations from the Laws Governing Serving Alcohol near a Church
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0172
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: MacDONALD, TRAHAN, BRIGGS, MAZUREK, SANBORN
Amends: 28-A MRSA §701

Legislative Document 
No. 172 
H.P. 149 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Exempt Nonprofit Organizations from the Laws 
Governing Serving Alcohol near a Church 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, MAZUREK of Rockland, SANBORN of Gorham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §701, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2005, c. 269, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Location within 300 feet of churches and schools.  Except as provided in 
paragraphs B and, C and D, the bureau may not issue a new license for the sale of liquor 
to be consumed on the premises to new premises within 300 feet of a public or private 
school, school dormitory, church, chapel or parish house in existence as such at the time 
the application for the new license is made.  
B.    The bureau may after holding a public hearing near the proposed location issue 
licenses to premises that are either in or within 300 feet of a church, chapel, parish 
house or postsecondary school. 
C.    The restriction in this subsection does not apply if a public or private school, 
school dormitory, church, chapel or parish house: 
 (1)  Locates in a commercial zone that includes restaurants or bars as permitted 
uses and that had been established pursuant to a zoning ordinance as defined in 
Title 30-A, section 4301, subsection 15-A prior to the public or private school, 
school dormitory, church, chapel or parish house locating in the commercial 
zone; or 
 (2)  Is located in a downtown as defined in Title 30-A, section 4301, subsection 
5-A. 
D.  The restriction in this subsection relating to a church, chapel or parish house does 
not apply to an applicant or licensee that is a nonprofit organization. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts a nonprofit organization from the prohibition against licensing 
premises that are within 300 feet of a church, chapel or parish house for the sale of liquor 
to be consumed on the premises.
Resolve, To Allow the Possession of an Unlimited Number of Game Birds
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0173
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MacDONALD

Legislative Document 
No. 173 
H.P. 150 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
Resolve, To Allow the Possession of an Unlimited Number of Game 
Birds 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to amend rules.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall amend its rules 
governing hunting and trapping to allow the possession of an unlimited number of game 
birds. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to amend its 
rules governing hunting and trapping to allow the possession of an unlimited number of 
game birds.
An Act To Require Licensed Veterinarians To Honor Prescriptions from Other Licensed Veterinarians
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0177
Committee Amendment CA_A_H46 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions) 
Date: 
L.D. 177 
(Filing No. H-'110 ) 
LABOR, COMMERCE, RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of the House. 
12STH LEGISLATURE 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fI " to H.P. 154, L.D. 177, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Licensed Veterinarians To Honor Prescriptions from 
Other Licensed 
Veterinarians" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Authorize Licensed Veterinarians To Honor Prescriptions from Other 
Licensed Veterinarians' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §4876 in the first indented paragraph in the first line 
(page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "shall" and inserting the following: 
'may' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §4876 in the first indented paragraph in the first line 
(page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "dispense the" the following: 
'written' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §4876 in the first indented paragraph in the last line 
(page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "animal" the following: 'in 
accordance with this chapter' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the language in the bill that required a licensed 
veterinarian's prescriptions to be honored by other licensed veterinarians and instead 
provides a licensed veterinarian with the authority to sell and dispense the written 
prescription of another licensed veterinarian. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Create a Short-term All-terrain Vehicle Registration System
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0175
Committee Amendment CA_A_H195 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 152, L.D. 175, Bill, "An Act To Create 
a Short-term All-terrain Vehicle Registration System" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 1 to 8 in 
L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection 5 by striking out all of the last 3 lines (page 
I, lines 21 to 23 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause (page I, lines 24 and 25 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect May I, 2012.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause and the 
proposed distribution ofthe registration fees. It makes the Act effective May 1,2012. 
FISCAL su-/ ~ l{l:.I..iUKED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/02111 frac 
LD 175 
LR 284(02) 
An Act To Create a Short-term All-terrain Vehicle Registration System 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A, 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil violations. 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation creates a 7 -day ATV registration for nonresidents. It is difficult to predict the impact this new 
registration will have on General Fund revenues. If some nonresidents opt for the lower-cost 7-day registration, then 
General Fund revenues will decrease. However, it is possible that a certain number of nonresidents who do not 
currently register their ATV will do so using the 7-day registration, increasing General Fund revenues. 
Additional costs to the Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife associated with redesigning the current ATV 
registration sticker can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0284(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Employment, Discipline and Dismissal of Chief Deputy Sheriffs
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0174
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DION
Amends: 30-A MRSA §501

Legislative Document 
No. 174 
H.P. 151 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Employment, Discipline and 
Dismissal of Chief Deputy Sheriffs 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DION of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §501, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Application to chief deputy.  Subsections 1, 2 and 3 do not apply to the 
appointment, dismissal, suspension or discipline of a chief deputy by a sheriff. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the selection, employment and disciplinary restrictions placed 
on county officers and department heads with respect to their employees do not apply to a 
county sheriff with respect to the sheriff's chief deputy.
An Act To Create a Short-term All-terrain Vehicle Registration System
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0175
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: GILBERT, PATRICK, BRIGGS, CLARK, CRAFTS, DAVIS, SARTY, SHAW, MARTIN
Amends: 12 MRSA §13155

Legislative Document 
No. 175 
H.P. 152 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Create a Short-term All-terrain Vehicle Registration 
System 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GILBERT of Jay. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CLARK of Millinocket, CRAFTS of Lisbon, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, SARTY of Denmark, SHAW of Standish, Senator: MARTIN of Kennebec. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation should take effect immediately so that the new fees will be 
in place for the summer season; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13155, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §43, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
5.  Fees.  The ATV registration fee is: 
A.  For a resident, $33 annually.  The registration for an ATV owned by a resident is 
valid for one year, beginning on July 1st of each year; and 
B.  For a nonresident: 
(1)  Fifty-three dollars for a registration valid for 7 consecutive days.  A person 
may purchase more than one 7-day registration in any season; and 
(2)  Sixty-eight dollars for a registration valid for one year. 
The registration for an ATV owned by a nonresident must specify the dates for which 
the registration is valid. 
Five dollars from each registration fee collected pursuant to this subsection must be 
transferred to the ATV Recreational Management Fund established in section 1893, 
subsection 2. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates a short-term registration system for all-terrain vehicles for 
nonresidents similar to the short-term registration system established for snowmobiles.
An Act Regarding Sales and Use Tax Audit Procedures and Enforcement
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0176
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: LANGLEY, MARTIN, THIBODEAU, FITTS, FLEMINGS, PILON
Amends: 36 MRSA §141-A

Legislative Document 
No. 176 
S.P. 62 
In Senate, January 27, 2011 
An Act Regarding Sales and Use Tax Audit Procedures and 
Enforcement 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Senators: MARTIN of Kennebec, THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representatives: 
FITTS of Pittsfield, FLEMINGS of Bar Harbor, McKANE of Newcastle, PILON of Saco. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §141-A is enacted to read: 
§141-A.   Assessment procedures; enforcement 
Beginning October 1, 2011, if the State Tax Assessor determines after audit or 
investigation that a taxpayer has failed to collect and pay sales tax or pay use tax with 
regard to a transaction, the assessor may not make an assessment for that tax for any 
period preceding the time when the taxpayer has reason to know that the sales or use tax 
applies to that type of transaction. 
1.  Standard.  A taxpayer has reason to know that a sales or use tax applies if: 
A.  The application of the sales or use tax to the sale could be determined by a 
reasonable person from the laws of the State, rules adopted by the assessor or tax 
bulletins or other guidance issued by the assessor; 
B.  The application of the sales or use tax to the type of transaction in question has 
been determined by any court in the State or by any other adjudicatory body, when 
the decision has been made public; 
C.  A communication has been made to the taxpayer directly, to an industry group or 
in a public forum by the assessor or any person responsible for enforcement of the 
laws of the State that the sales or use tax may apply to the type of transaction in 
question; 
D.  The issue of the application of the sales tax to the type of transaction in question 
has been the subject of discussion at any government-sponsored or industry-
sponsored education program; or 
E.  The obligation to collect and pay sales tax or pay use tax on transactions of the 
type in question has been recognized by at least 10% of the taxpayers who are 
involved in transactions of the type in question. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the retroactive assessment of sales and use tax when a taxpayer 
who should have collected or paid the tax does not have reason to know that sales or use 
tax applies to that type of transaction.  The bill specifies situations in which a person has 
reason to know that a sales or use tax applies.
An Act To Prohibit the Issuance of a 2nd Absentee Ballot under Certain Circumstances
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0179
Committee Amendment CA_A_H58 (House)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §753-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A " 
to H.P. 156, L.D. 179, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit the Issuance of a 2nd Absentee Ballot under Certain Circumstances" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Prohibit the Issuance of a Duplicate Absentee Ballot under Certain 
Circumstances' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §753-B, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2003, c. 447, §31, is 
further amended to read: 
4. Duplicate application. The clerk may issue a Mid duplicate state absentee ballot 
to an applicant if the initially issued ballot has not already been marked and returned to 
the clerk, the applicant requests one by an acceptable method outlined in this subchapter 
and: 
A. 
The applicant states good cause, including, but not limited to, loss of, spoiling of 
or damage to the first absentee ballot. Good cause does not include an applicant's 
decision to change the applicant's vote after the applicant has returned the ballot to 
the clerk; or 
B. 
An absentee ballot for the applicant that was furnished to a designated 3rd 
person was not returned to the clerk's office within the time limit provided in 
subsection 3. If a ballot for an applicant is not returned to. the clerk within that time 
limit, the clerk shall mail or hand deliver a ballot to that applicant and may not issue 
another ballot to the applicant except for good cause as provided in this subsection. 
This paragraph does not affect the deadline for delivery of absentee ballots under 
section 755. 
The clerk may alse issue a 2nd state absentee ballot to a voter from whom the clerk has 
received a return envelope apparently containing a state absentee ballot when the State 
has provided the clerk with replacement ballots to reflect the removal of a candidate's 
name or the addition of a new candidate's name or the correction of an error. When a 2nd 
Page I - 125LR0251(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'R "to I-H. 156, L.D. 179 
state absentee ballot :is issued to a voter under this section, the clerk must write the words 
"second ballot issued" on the retUn1 envelope.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment prohibits a clerk from issuing a duplicate absentee ballot once an 
absentee ballot is marked and submitted to the clerk. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Relating to Distribution of Revenues from Future Casinos
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0178
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HOGAN, DION, MAZUREK
Amends: 8 MRSA §1003

Legislative Document 
No. 178 
H.P. 155 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act Relating to Distribution of Revenues from Future Casinos 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DION of Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §1003, sub-§2, ¶S, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 and 
affected by Pt. B, §11, is amended to read: 
S.  Prepare and submit to the department a budget for the administration of this 
chapter; and 
Sec. 2.  8 MRSA §1003, sub-§2, ¶T, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 and 
affected by Pt. B, §11, is amended to read: 
T.  Keep accurate and complete records of its proceedings and certify the records as 
may be appropriate.; and 
Sec. 3.  8 MRSA §1003, sub-§2, ¶U is enacted to read: 
U.  In any year in which a law authorizing a new gambling facility that operates slot 
machines or table games takes effect, submit to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over gambling matters by the immediately following 
October 15th legislation that distributes 50% of the net gambling revenue to the 
operator of the gambling facility and 50% to the General Fund. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Gambling Control Board within the Department of Public Safety 
to submit legislation regarding the distribution of net gambling revenue from table games 
and slot machines for any new gaming facility authorized by initiative or enactment by 
the Legislature.
An Act To Require Licensed Veterinarians To Honor Prescriptions from Other Licensed Veterinarians
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0177
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SHAW, THIBODEAU, CLARK, CRAY, DILL, WALSH INNES, KENT, KNAPP, STRANG BURGESS
Amends: 32 MRSA §4876

Legislative Document 
No. 177 
H.P. 154 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Require Licensed Veterinarians To Honor Prescriptions 
from Other Licensed Veterinarians 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, WALSH 
INNES of Yarmouth, KENT of Woolwich, KNAPP of Gorham, McCABE of Skowhegan, 
STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §4876 is enacted to read: 
§4876.  Prescriptions of other veterinarians 
A licensed veterinarian shall sell and dispense the prescription of another licensed 
veterinarian with respect to any prescription or administration of a drug, medicine or 
nutritional substance on, for or to any animal. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a licensed veterinarian's prescriptions be honored by other 
licensed veterinarians.
An Act To Prohibit the Issuance of a 2nd Absentee Ballot under Certain Circumstances
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0179
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: NUTTING, RAYE, BEAULIEU, COTTA, CURTIS, CUSHING, DOW, GUERIN, RICHARDSON, PLOWMAN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §753-B

Legislative Document 
No. 179 
H.P. 156 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Prohibit the Issuance of a 2nd Absentee Ballot under 
Certain Circumstances 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Speaker NUTTING of Oakland. 
Cosponsored by President RAYE of Washington and 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, COTTA of China, CURTIS of Madison, CUSHING 
of Hampden, DOW of Waldoboro, GUERIN of Glenburn, RICHARDSON of Warren, Senator: 
PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §753-B, sub-§4, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 645, §6, is 
amended to read: 
A.    The applicant states good cause, including, but not limited to, loss of, spoiling of 
or damage to the first absentee ballot.  Good cause does not include an applicant's 
decision to change the applicant's vote after the applicant has returned the ballot to 
the clerk; or 
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §753-B, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9.  Ballot returned to clerk.  The clerk may not issue a 2nd state absentee ballot to 
an applicant after the applicant has returned a ballot to the clerk, except as provided in 
subsection 4. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a municipal clerk from issuing a 2nd state absentee ballot to an 
applicant after a ballot has been returned by the applicant to the clerk, except for good 
cause, and stipulates that an applicant's decision to change a vote does not constitute good 
cause.
An Act To Refund the Sales Tax Paid on Fuel Used in Commercial Fishing Vessels
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0185
Committee Amendment CA_A_H53 (House)

LD 185 
LR 304(02) 
An Act To Refund the Sales Tax Paid on Fuel Used in Commercial Fishing Vessels 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$63,840 
($63,840) 
($3,360) 
$93,024 
($93,024) 
($4,896) 
$94,884 
($94,884) 
($4,994) 
$96,782 
($96,782) 
($5,094) 
Requiring the refund of sales and use tax on purchases offuel for use in commercial groundfishing vessels and· 
allowing eligible certificate holders to purchase free of sales and use tax for such purchases will result in a loss to the 
General Fund and reduce revenues available for revenue sharing. Any costs associated with education efforts 
regarding the new refund and exemption system can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0304(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Define Lienholder Rights under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0191
Committee Amendment CA_A_H377 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "{1,, to H.P. 168, L.D. 191, Bill, "An Act To Define 
Lienholder Rights under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection I-A in the 4th line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "or" and inserting the following: 'and' 
Amend the bill in section lin subsection I-A in the 6th line (page r, line 9 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "or" and inserting the following: 'and' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection I-A in the 13th and 14th lines (page I, line 
and 17 in L.D.) by striking out the last underlined sentence and inserting the 
following: 
'All expenses associated with providing notice to the lienholder must be 
reimbursed by the lienholder to the municipality or the assessor providing such services.' 
SUMMARY 
The amendment clarifies that if a lienholder requests notification for land classified 
under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law at the same time the landowner is notified of the 
need to provide information about a forest management and harvest plan, the notification 
requirements apply to both the landowner and lienholder rather than one or the other as 
stated in the bill. It also requires the lienholder to reimburse the municipality or assessor 
providing the notification for all expenses associated with the service. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQllREIJ 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/24111 ;tvae 
LD 191 
LR 858(02) 
An Act To Define Lienholder Rights under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '(\" 
Committee: Taxation 
H 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Unfunded 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Unit Affected 
Provide notice to lienholder regarding failure to comply with Maine Tree Growth tax Municipality 
law when lienholders so request. 
Local Cost 
Insignifican. 
statewide 
The required local activities in this bill may represent a State mandate pursuant to the Constitution of Maine. Unless 
General Fund appropriations are provided to fund at least 90% of the additional costs or a Mandate Preamble is 
amended to the bill and two-thirds of the members of each House vote to exempt this mandate from the funding 
requirement, municipalities may not be required to implement these changes. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Under 30-A MRS A §5685 the State may not meet its obligation to provide required state mandate funds by 
authorizing a local unit of government to levy fees or taxes not previously levied by that local unit of government. 
Allowing municipalities to charge lienholders for the expense of notification does not eliminate or reduce the amount 
the State would need to provide to achieve the 90% funding for the mandate. Assuming 3,750 parcels in Tree Growth 
have their management plans renewed each year and 20% of these are subjected to the lienholder request notice 
annually, at $2 per notice the aggregate charges to all lienholders for notification expenses will total $1,500 per year. 
LR0858(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 2-C: Voluntary Municipal Farm Support Program, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0190
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 190 
H.P. 167 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 2-C: Voluntary 
Municipal Farm Support Program, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou for the Department of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Resources pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 2-C: Voluntary 
Municipal Farm Support Program, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 2-C: Voluntary Municipal 
Farm Support Program, a major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food 
and Rural Resources.
An Act To Make Permanent the Direction of Fines Derived from Tribal Law Enforcement Activities to the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation Net Cost (Savings) General Fund Revenue General Fund Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0194
Committee Amendment CA_A_H375 (House)

LD 194 
LR 339(02) 
An Act To Make Permanent the Direction of Fines Derived from Tribal Law Enforcement Activities to 
the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$0 
$12,000 
$0 
($12,000) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$12,000 
($12,000) 
The General Fund revenue loss is estimated to be $12,000 annually, beginning in fiscal year 2012-13. 
LR0339(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$12,000 
($12,000)
An Act To Define Lienholder Rights under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0191
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CUSHING, SCHNEIDER, BLACK, CURTIS, FLOOD, GIFFORD, KNIGHT, TIMBERLAKE, TRAHAN
Amends: 36 MRSA §581

Legislative Document 
No. 191 
H.P. 168 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Define Lienholder Rights under the Maine Tree Growth 
Tax Law 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CUSHING of Hampden. 
Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CURTIS of Madison, FLOOD of Winthrop, GIFFORD of 
Lincoln, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, Senator: TRAHAN of 
Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §581, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 577, §2, is amended 
to read: 
1-A.  Notice of compliance.  No earlier than 185 days prior to a deadline established 
by section 574-B, if the landowner has not yet complied with the requirements of that 
section, the assessor must provide the landowner and any lienholder that has requested 
the municipality to provide notice with written notice informing the landowner or 
lienholder that failure to comply will result in the withdrawal of the property from 
taxation under this subchapter.  The notice, at a minimum, must inform the landowner or 
lienholder of the statutory requirements that need to be met and the date of the deadline 
for compliance and that the consequences of withdrawal could include the assessment of 
substantial financial penalties against the owner.  If the notice is issued less than 120 days 
before the deadline, the owner or the lienholder has 120 days from the date of the notice 
to provide the assessor with the documentation to achieve compliance with section 
574-B, and the notice must specify the date by which the owner or the lienholder must 
comply.  The expense of providing notice to a lienholder may be charged to the 
lienholder. 
At the expiration of the deadline for compliance with section 574-B or 120 days from the 
date of the notice, whichever is later, if the landowner or the lienholder has failed to meet 
the requirements of section 574-B, the assessor must withdraw the parcel from taxation 
under this subchapter and impose a withdrawal penalty under subsection 3. 
This subsection does not limit the assessor from issuing other notices or compliance 
reminders to property owners at any time in addition to the notice required by this 
subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a tax assessor to notify a lienholder that requests notification for 
land classified under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law at the same time the landowner is 
notified of the need to provide information about a forest management and harvest plan.
An Act To Require an Applicant for State Assistance To Show Proof of Legal Residence in the United States and Proof of Residency for at Least the Previous 90 Days in This State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0193
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CEBRA, FREDETTE, WEAVER, CELLI, CRAFTS, CURTIS, CUSHING, DAVIS, O'CONNOR, SARTY, WILLETTE
Amends: 22 MRSA §3104, 22 MRSA §3195, 22 MRSA §3769-D

Legislative Document 
No. 193 
H.P. 170 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Require an Applicant for State Assistance To Show Proof 
of Legal Residence in the United States and Proof of Residency for 
at Least the Previous 90 Days in This State 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: FREDETTE of Newport, WEAVER of York and 
Representatives: CELLI of Brewer, CRAFTS of Lisbon, CURTIS of Madison, CUSHING of 
Hampden, DAVIS of Sangerville, O'CONNOR of Berwick, SARTY of Denmark, WILLETTE 
of Mapleton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3104, sub-§15 is enacted to read: 
15.  Residency.  Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section and section 
3104-A, beginning January 1, 2012 the department may not provide food supplement 
program benefits to an applicant who is not a legal resident of the United States and a 
resident of this State. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3195 is enacted to read: 
§3195.  Residency 
Beginning January 1, 2012, it is a condition of eligibility for assistance under this 
chapter that an applicant be a legal resident of the United States and a resident of this 
State.  The department shall require an applicant for assistance under this chapter to 
demonstrate that the applicant meets this condition.  The department shall adopt rules to 
implement this section.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules 
under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §3769-D is enacted to read: 
§3769-D.  Residency 
Beginning January 1, 2012, it is a condition of eligibility for assistance under this 
chapter that an applicant be a legal resident of the United States and a resident of this 
State.  The department shall require an applicant for assistance under this chapter to 
demonstrate that the applicant meets this condition.  The department shall adopt rules to 
implement this section.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules 
under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that an applicant for state assistance under the Temporary 
Assistance for Needy Families program, the MaineCare program or the food stamp 
program must be a legal resident of the United States and a resident of this State.
An Act To Bring a Green Data Center to Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0192
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DILL, WOODBURY, BEAVERS, BERRY, DUCHESNE, KUMIEGA

Legislative Document 
No. 192 
H.P. 169 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Bring a Green Data Center to Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DILL of Cape Elizabeth. 
Cosponsored by Senator WOODBURY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, BERRY of Bowdoinham, CORNELL du 
HOUX of Brunswick, DUCHESNE of Hudson, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle. 
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 create a program to encourage the development of a data center 
in this State that is powered by indigenous renewable energy sources, uses the new so-
called "Three Ring Binder" fiber-optic infrastructure and creates jobs in the State.
An Act To Provide Relief from Estate Tax Valuation Requirements for Surviving Spouses
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0195
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CURTIS, THIBODEAU, CHASE, CUSHING, FLOOD, WINSOR
Amends: 36 MRSA §4080

Legislative Document 
No. 195 
H.P. 172 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Provide Relief from Estate Tax Valuation Requirements 
for Surviving Spouses 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CURTIS of Madison. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: CHASE of Wells, CUSHING of Hampden, FLOOD of Winthrop, WINSOR 
of Norway. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §4080 is enacted to read: 
§4080.  Valuation determination; surviving spouse 
A surviving spouse may request that the assessor determine whether a valuation of an 
estate is necessary to determine whether a tax is owed under this chapter. If the assessor 
determines based on information provided by the surviving spouse that there is no 
reasonable possibility of a tax being required under this chapter, the assessor shall waive 
the requirement of a valuation of the estate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the State Tax Assessor to waive the requirement that a surviving 
spouse provide a valuation of an estate if there is no reasonable likelihood that an estate 
tax is owed on the estate.