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An Act To Allow Certain Residents over 70 Years of Age To Obtain a Complimentary Antlerless Deer Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0458
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HARMON, JACKSON, DAVIS, DUNPHY, GUERIN, HARVELL, JOHNSON, MALABY, RICHARDSON
Amends: 12 MRSA §10853

Legislative Document 
No. 458 
H.P. 351 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Allow Certain Residents over 70 Years of Age To Obtain 
a Complimentary Antlerless Deer Permit 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARMON of Palermo. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: DAVIS of Sangerville, DUNPHY of Embden, GUERIN of Glenburn, 
HARVELL of Farmington, JOHNSON of Greenville, MALABY of Hancock, McCLELLAN 
of Raymond, RICHARDSON of Carmel. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10853, sub-§1-B is enacted to read: 
1-B.  Residents over 70 years of age; 25-year resident.  A complimentary antlerless 
deer permit under section 11152 may be issued to a resident of the State who is 70 years 
of age or older and has been a resident in the State for 25 years, upon application to the 
commissioner.  A person who is issued a complimentary antlerless deer permit pursuant 
to this subsection may take an antlerless deer in any part of the State open to the taking of 
antlerless deer pursuant to section 11152, subsection 3. 
A.  A resident who applies for a complimentary antlerless deer permit under this 
subsection at any time during the calendar year of that resident’s 70th birthday may 
be issued the permit regardless of the actual date that the resident attains 70 years of 
age.  The application must be accompanied by a birth certificate or other certified 
evidence of the applicant’s date of birth, and proof of residency. 
B.  A complimentary antlerless deer permit issued under this subsection remains valid 
for the remainder of the life of the permit holder, as long as the permit holder 
continues to satisfy the residency requirements set out in section 10001, subsection 
and the permit is not revoked or suspended. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a resident of the State who is over 70 years of age and who has been 
a resident in the State for 25 years to receive a complimentary antlerless deer permit for 
life.
An Act To Provide a Livable Wage for Maine Families
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0457
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CAREY, BERRY, ALFOND, CAIN, DRISCOLL, HERBIG, MARTIN, TUTTLE, GERZOFSKY, HOBBINS, JACKSON
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document 
No. 457 
H.P. 350 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Provide a Livable Wage for Maine Families 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CAREY of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham, Senator ALFOND of Cumberland 
and Representatives: CAIN of Orono, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, HERBIG of Belfast, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senators: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, 
HOBBINS of York, JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 640, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Minimum wage.  The minimum hourly wage is $6.50 per hour.  Starting October 
1, 2006, the minimum hourly wage is $6.75 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2007, the 
minimum hourly wage is $7.00 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2008, the minimum hourly 
wage is $7.25 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2009, the minimum hourly wage is $7.50 per 
hour.  On October 1st of each year, if there is an increase in the Consumer Price Index on 
June 30th of that year from the Consumer Price Index on June 30th of the preceding year, 
then the minimum hourly wage in effect at that time must be increased by the same 
percentage as the Consumer Price Index increase.  For purposes of this subsection, 
“Consumer Price Index” has the same meaning as in Title 36, section 5402, subsection 1.  
If the highest federal minimum wage is increased in excess of the minimum wage in 
effect under this section, the minimum wage under this section is increased to the same 
amount, effective on the same date as the increase in the federal minimum wage, but in 
no case may the minimum wage exceed the minimum wage otherwise in effect under this 
section by more than $1 per hour. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the minimum hourly wage to be adjusted for inflation on October 
1st of each year.
An Act To Impose a Penalty for Making False Claims Regarding Military Service
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0461
Committee Amendment CA_A_H423 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/1 " to H.P. 354, L.D. 461, Bill, "An Act To 
Impose a Penalty for Making False Claims Regarding Military Service" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Specify That Theft by Deception Includes False Claims Regardin!g 
Military Service' 
i 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and b~fore the 
summary and inserting the following: 
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I 
'Sec. 1. 17 -A MRSA §354, su b-§2, ~A, as repealed and replaced by PLt12001, c. 
383, §34 and affected by § 156, is amended to read: 
A. Creates or reinforces an impression that is false and that the person oes not 
believe to be true, including false claims that the person has been awarded I military 
decorations, medals or awards, false impressions as to identity, lawl, value, 
knowledge, opinion, intention or other state of mind; except that an intenti9n not to 
perform a promise, or knowledge that a promise will not be performed, mar not be 
inferred from the fact alone that the promise was not performed;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and replaces the bill. It 
specifies that theft by deception includes a person claiming falsely that the person has 
been awarded military decorations, medals or awards. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require Executive Orders To Be Published Online
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0460
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CAREY, CAIN, HAYES
Amends: 1 MRSA §521

Legislative Document 
No. 460 
H.P. 353 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Require Executive Orders To Be Published Online 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CAREY of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAIN of Orono, HAYES of Buckfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §521, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  Online publishing. The Secretary of State shall publish on a publicly accessible 
website all executive orders in effect on the effective date of this subsection and, for an 
effective executive order issued after the effective date of this subsection, within 24 hours 
of the order’s issuance. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Secretary of State to publish on a publicly accessible website all 
executive orders in effect and, for an executive order issued after this bill takes effect, 
within 24 hours of the order’s issuance.
An Act Concerning Policy Objectives of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0463
Committee Amendment CA_A_H121 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3215

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 356, L.D. 463, Bill, "An Act 
Concerning Policy Objectives of the Public Utilities Commission" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §3215, sub-§l, ~A, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 316, §3, is 
amended to read: 
A. 
Intervene and participate in proceedings at the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the United States Department of 
Energy and other federal agencies and in proceedings conducted by Canadian or 
other authorities or agencies whenever the interests of competition, consumers of 
electricity or economic development in this State are affected. When intervening or 
participating in proceedings under this paragraph, the commission shall promote 
system reliability, the reduction of the cost of electricity to ratepayers in the State and 
long-term sustainable resource planning; and' 
SUMMARY 
The bill proposes to amend the powers and duties of the Public Utilities Commission. 
This amendment moves the proposed language to a different section of law, from the 
chapter in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A setting out the general powers and 
duties of the commission to the chapter governing commission authority and 
responsibilities for electric industry restructuring. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Impose a Penalty for Making False Claims Regarding Military Service
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0461
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: JOHNSON, BEAULIEU, DAMON, DUNPHY, ESPLING, HARVELL, KESCHL, KNAPP, WOOD
Amends: 17-A MRSA §909

Legislative Document 
No. 461 
H.P. 354 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Impose a Penalty for Making False Claims Regarding 
Military Service 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Eddington. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, DAMON of Bangor, DUNPHY of 
Embden, ESPLING of New Gloucester, HARVELL of Farmington, KESCHL of Belgrade, 
KNAPP of Gorham, WOOD of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §909 is enacted to read: 
§909.  Fraudulent claim of military service 
1.  A person is guilty of fraudulent claim of military service if the person: 
A.  Knowingly claims falsely to have been awarded a military decoration, medal or 
award authorized by the United States Congress for the Armed Forces of the United 
States, including a service medal or badge or the ribbon, button or rosette of a badge, 
decoration or medal; 
B.  Has the intent to obtain by making the claim in paragraph A something of value to 
which the person is not entitled; and 
C.  Obtains by making the claim in paragraph A something of value to which the 
person is not entitled. 
2.  Except as provided in subsection 3, fraudulent claim of military service is a Class 
E crime.  Notwithstanding section 1301, subsection 1-A, paragraph E, a fine of up to 
$5,000 may be imposed. 
3.  If the falsely claimed military decoration, medal or award in subsection 1, 
paragraph A is a Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force 
Cross, Silver Star or Purple Heart, fraudulent claim of military service is a Class D crime 
for which a term of imprisonment of not less than 9 months must be imposed.  
Notwithstanding section 1301, subsection 1-A, paragraph D, a fine of up to $10,000 may 
be imposed. 
SUMMARY 
The bill creates the crime of fraudulent claim of military service for when a person 
knowingly claims falsely to have been awarded a military decoration from the United 
States Congress with the intent to obtain, and does obtain, something of value to which 
the person is not entitled.  The penalty is heightened if the decoration is a Medal of 
Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star or Purple 
Heart.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Excise Tax Credits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0462
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HASKELL, SAVIELLO, CAREY, CURTIS, DUCHESNE, TUTTLE, DIAMOND
Amends: 36 MRSA §1482

Legislative Document 
No. 462 
H.P. 355 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Excise Tax Credits 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HASKELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: CAREY of Lewiston, CURTIS of Madison, DUCHESNE of Hudson, 
TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1482, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2007, c. 83, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
5.  Credits. Any owner or lessee who has paid the excise or property tax for a vehicle 
the ownership or registration of which is transferred, or that is subsequently totally lost by 
fire, theft or accident or that is subsequently totally junked or abandoned, in the same 
calendar year or registration year, is entitled to a credit to the maximum amount of the tax 
previously paid in that year or period for any one vehicle toward the tax for any number 
of vehicles, regardless of the number of transfers that may be required of the owner or 
lessee in the same calendar year or registration year.  The credit may be applied to any 
vehicle or vehicles acquired by the owner or lessee within 30 days after the transfer or 
total loss of the vehicle for which the credit is allowed. 
A.  The credit must be given in any place in which the excise tax is payable. 
B.  For each transfer made in the same calendar year or registration year, the owner 
shall pay $3 to the place in which the excise tax is payable. 
C.  From November 1st to the last day of February the credit may not exceed 1/2 the 
amount of the maximum tax, except that for automobiles, trucks and truck tractors, 
during the last 4 months of the registration year, the credit may not exceed 1/2 the 
maximum tax. 
D.    If the credit available under this subsection exceeds the amount transferred to 
another vehicle, a municipality may choose, but is not required to shall refund the 
excess amount.  If a municipality chooses to refund excess amounts it must do so in 
all instances where there is an excess amount. 
E.  For the purposes of this subsection, the term, "owner" includes the surviving 
spouse. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits the motor vehicle excise tax credit for transfer or total loss of a 
motor vehicle to be applied to a vehicle or vehicles acquired by the owner or lessee 
within 30 days after the transfer or total loss.  If the credit exceeds the amount transferred 
to another vehicle, the bill requires the municipality to refund the excess amount.
An Act Concerning Policy Objectives of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0463
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: HINCK, THIBODEAU, BERRY, FITTS, BARTLETT, SHERMAN
Amends: 35-A MRSA §103

Legislative Document 
No. 463 
H.P. 356 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act Concerning Policy Objectives of the Public Utilities 
Commission 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HINCK of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick, FITTS of 
Pittsfield, Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §103, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6, 
is amended to read: 
B.    The commission shall set the basic policies of the Public Utilities Commission 
and shall regulate public utilities in accordance with this Title.  Essential policy 
objectives of the commission include, but are not limited to, the promotion of system 
reliability, the reduction of the cost of power to ratepayers in the State and long-term 
sustainable resource planning. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the powers and duties of the Public Utilities Commission to specify 
that essential policy objectives of the commission include, but are not limited to, the 
promotion of system reliability, the reduction of the cost of power to Maine ratepayers 
and long-term sustainable resource planning.
An Act To Authorize Certain Officials To Carry Automatic Knives While in the Performance of Their Duties
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0464
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: AYOTTE, SHERMAN, BURNS, DAVIS
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1055

Legislative Document 
No. 464 
H.P. 357 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Authorize Certain Officials To Carry Automatic Knives 
While in the Performance of Their Duties 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative AYOTTE of Caswell.  (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, DAVIS of Sangerville. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1055, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1975, c. 499, §1, is 
amended to read: 
1.    A Except as provided in subsection 3, a person is guilty of trafficking in 
dangerous knives, if providing he has no right to do so, he the person knowingly 
manufactures or causes to be manufactured, or knowingly possesses, displays, offers, 
sells, lends, gives away or purchases any knife which that has a blade which that opens 
automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of 
the knife, or any knife having a blade which that opens or falls or is ejected into position 
by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward or centrifugal thrust or movement. 
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §1055, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  A law enforcement officer, corrections officer or corrections supervisor pursuant 
to Title 25, section 2001-A, subsection 2, paragraph D may possess a dangerous knife as 
described in subsection 1. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows law enforcement officers, corrections officers or corrections 
supervisors to possess a knife that has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure 
applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or a knife having a 
blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an 
outward, downward or centrifugal thrust or movement.
An Act To Provide Efficient Delivery of Economic Development Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0465
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BENNETT, COURTNEY, COLLINS, BEAVERS, MOULTON, O'CONNOR, PARRY, TUTTLE

Legislative Document 
No. 465 
H.P. 358 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Provide Efficient Delivery of Economic Development 
Services 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BENNETT of Kennebunk. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York, Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, MOULTON of York, O'CONNOR of Berwick, 
PARRY of Arundel, TUTTLE of Sanford. 
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 consolidate the administration of state programs and funding 
that support economic development. Services that should be centralized and consolidated 
include, but are not limited to, marketing, business development and development 
assistance provided to municipalities. 
This bill seeks to coordinate the utilization of federal, state and local economic 
development funds to provide the most efficient and effective delivery of services.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0468
Committee Amendment CA_A_H443 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 361, L.D. 468, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Bear Hunting" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 2 to 5 (page 1, lines 6 to 21 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 8 in paragraph C in the 2nd line (page 1, line 35 ib L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "8th" and inserting the following: '4th' 
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Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive pa1, letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes language from the bill regarding the hunting ~eason on 
bears using dogs and establishing bait sites on another person's land witho~t written 
permission. The written permission to place bait was addressed in another bi~1. It also 
changes the day before the open bear season a person can train dogs on bear fr{jlm the 8th 
day to the 4th day. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Enhance the Security of Hospital Patients, Visitors and Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0472
Committee Amendment CA_A_H360 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 365, L.D. 472, Bill, "An Act To 
Enhance the Security of Hospital Patients, Visitors and Employees" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA § 1832 is enacted to react: 
§1832. Safety and secnrity in hospitals 
A hospital licensed under this chapter shall. on an annual basis. adopt a safetv and 
security plan to protect the patients, visitors and employees of the hospital from 
aggressive and violent behavior. The safety and security plan must include a process for 
hospitals to receive and record incidents and threats of violent behavior occuning at or 
arising out of employment at the hospital. The safety and security plan must prohibit a 
representative or emplovee of the hospital from interfering with a person making a report 
as provided in the plan. 
Sec. 2. Application. The provisions of this Act apply to clitical access hospitals as 
defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 7932. subsection 10 beginning on 
July 1,2012 and to all other hospitals beginning on January 1,2012.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It requires a licensed hospital to adopt a safety and 
security plan on an annual basis and prohibits interference with a person making a report 
as provided in the plan. It applies the provision to critical access hospitals beginning July 
1,2012 and to all other hospitals beginning January 1,2012. 
fISCAL _\uft Kt.\,JllKl:JJ 
(See~ttache~) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/23/11 
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LD472 
LR697(02) 
An Act To Enhance the Security of Hospital Patients, Visitors and Employees 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" 
Committee: Health and Hnman Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
The additional costs to the Department of Health and Human services can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR0697(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce the Property Tax Burden and Improve the Circuitbreaker Program
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0474
Committee Amendment CA_A_H475 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §6208

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fI" to RP. 367, L.D. 474, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce the Property Tax Burden and Improve the Circuitbreaker Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Improve the Circuitbreaker Program' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
emergency clause and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §6208, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 516, § §3 and 6, is amended to 
read: 
§6208. Elderly option 
If a claimant representing an elderly household would qualify for a larger benefit 
under section 6207 than fle the claimant would receive under section 6206, then that 
claimant may choose to receive the benefit calculated under section 6207. 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the benefit calculated under section 6207 
may not be reduced to less than 100% of the amount determined under section 6207, 
subsection 1 if the claimant represents an elderly household with at least one member 
who has attained 65 years of age. 
Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to claims for benefits under the Maine 
Residents Property Tax Program filed for application periods that begin on or after 
August 1,2011.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bilL It prohibits a reduction in benefit under the 
Circuitbreaker Program to an elderly household claimant with a household member who 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"~" to H.P. 367, L.D. 474 
has attained 65 years of age and chooses the nonelderly household benefit calculation. 
The benefit for claimants meeting these criteria may not be reduced below 100%. The 
amendment retains the emergency provisions from the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OSl201l1 
foPac:.. 
LD474 
LR 1474(02) 
An Act To Reduce the Property Tax Burden and Improve the Circuitbreaker Program 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential Budget Conflict 
Although provisions in this bill have no impact on existing benefits under the Circuitbreaker Program, prohibiting the 
reduction of certain benefits for elderly household claimants meeting the criteria set forth in this bill would conflict 
with certain changes being considered in the Governor's proposed Biennial Budget Bill, LD 1043. This would reduce 
the amount of savings proposed in LD 1043 by $3,781,298 in fiscal year 2011-12 and by $3,876,981 in fiscal year 
2012-13. 
LR1474(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create a Sales Tax Holiday for Energy-efficient Appliances and Fixtures
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0476
Committee Amendment CA_A_H337 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/1 "to H.P. 369, L.D. 476, Bill, "An Act To Create 
a Sales Tax Holiday for Energy-efficient Appliances and Fixtures" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 (page 1, lines 24 to 32 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services - Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides funds for the cost of administering an annual sales tax holiday each 
April 18th for the purchase of energy-efficient appliances and fixtures. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$15,000 
$15,000 
2012-13 
$5,000 
$5,000 
This amendment removes a reporting requirement that was intended to measure the 
fiscal impact of the sales tax holiday because the required data needed for this analysis is 
not available. 
The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/16/11 ;tyae 
LD476 
LR 440(02) 
An Act To Create a Sales Tax Holiday for Energy-efficient Appliances and Fixtures 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''Il' 
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 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$181,250 
$15,000 
($166,250) 
($8,750) 
$176,570 
$5,000 
($171,570) 
($9,030) 
$181,374 
$5,000 
($176,374) 
($9,283) 
$184,901 
$5,000 
($179,901) 
($9,468) 
Creating an annual sales tax holiday for the purchase of energy-efficient appliances and fixtures that carry the Energy 
Star or WaterSense labels will reduce General Fund revenue and reduce revenue sharing starting in fiscal year 201 1-
12. This bill includes a $15,000 appropriation in fiscal year 2011-12 and an annual $5,000 appropriation in 
subsequent fiscal years for Maine Revenue Services to administer the annual sales tax holiday, for tax form 
modifications and for increased postage and mailing costs. 
LR0440(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Private Health Insurance Purchased by the State for Recipients of MaineCare
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0475
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: McKANE, THIBODEAU, CUSHING, FOSSEL, MORISSETTE, PRESCOTT, STRANG BURGESS, HASTINGS, SNOWE-MELLO, TRAHAN
Amends: 22 MRSA §18

Legislative Document 
No. 475 
H.P. 368 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act Regarding Private Health Insurance Purchased by the State 
for Recipients of MaineCare 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McKANE of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: CUSHING of Hampden, FOSSEL of Alna, MORISSETTE of Winslow, 
PRESCOTT of Topsham, STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, Senators: HASTINGS of 
Oxford, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §18, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A.  Consideration of health status prohibited.  The department may not, as a 
condition of determining an individual’s eligibility for enrollment in a group health plan 
or an individual health insurance policy pursuant to the Private Health Insurance 
Premium Program, require the individual to complete a health assessment or consider the 
health status of the individual prior to acceptance into the program.  This subsection does 
not apply to an individual or family enrolled in a group health plan or an individual health 
insurance policy pursuant to the Private Health Insurance Premium Program prior to the 
effective date of this subsection.  
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from requiring an 
individual to complete a health assessment or considering an individual’s health status as 
a condition of eligibility for the Private Health Insurance Premium Program. The bill also 
provides that the prohibition does not affect an individual or family enrolled in private 
health insurance pursuant to the program prior to the provision’s effective date.
An Act To Strengthen Maine Small Business by Establishing a Preference Percentage for State Contract Bids
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0478
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: AYOTTE, JACKSON, CLARK, EDGECOMB, LONG, MARTIN, THERIAULT, WILLETTE
Amends: 5 MRSA §1825-B

Legislative Document 
No. 478 
H.P. 371 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Strengthen Maine Small Business by Establishing a 
Preference Percentage for State Contract Bids 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative AYOTTE of Caswell. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: CLARK of Easton, EDGECOMB of Caribou, LONG of Sherman, MARTIN 
of Eagle Lake, McFADDEN of Dennysville, THERIAULT of Madawaska, WILLETTE of 
Mapleton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1825-B, sub-§15 is enacted to read: 
15.  Preference for small businesses.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law to 
the contrary, the Director of the Bureau of General Services shall adopt rules establishing 
a preference percentage of up to 15% for a business: 
A.  With 50 or fewer employees and gross sales of less than $5,000,000 within the 
most recent 12 months for which financial records are available; 
B.  Whose principal place of business is located in the State; 
C.  That pays a majority of its payroll to residents of the State; and 
D.  That provides health and retirement benefits to its employees as determined in 
subsection 11. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Director of the Bureau of General Services within the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services to adopt rules establishing a 
preference percentage of up to 15% for Maine small businesses bidding for state 
contracts.  The rules are routine technical rules.
An Act To Reduce Noise Pollution by Requiring Mufflers on Motorcycles
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0477
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: RUSSELL
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1912-A

Legislative Document 
No. 477 
H.P. 370 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Reduce Noise Pollution by Requiring Mufflers on 
Motorcycles 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1912-A is enacted to read: 
§1912-A.  Motorcycle exhaust systems 
1.  Exhaust mufflers.  A person may not operate a motorcycle manufactured after 
December 31, 1982 unless it is equipped with an exhaust muffler bearing the federal 
Environmental Protection Agency-required labeling applicable to the motorcycle's model 
year in accordance with 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 205, Subparts D and E. 
2.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which 
a fine of not less than $500 for the first offense, not less than $750 for a 2nd offense and 
not less than $999 for a 3rd or subsequent offense may be adjudged, except that if the 
person presents proof that the motorcycle has been brought into compliance with this 
section within 15 days after the citation, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, the 
court shall impose the fine as follows: 
A.  For the first offense: 
(1)  If the person does not commit a violation of this section within one year after 
the citation, the court shall waive the fine; or 
(2)  If the person commits a violation of this section within one year after the 
citation, the court shall impose the full amount of the fine; 
B.  For a 2nd offense: 
(1)  If the person does not commit a violation of this section within one year after 
the citation, the fine is $250; or 
(2)  If the person commits a violation of this section within one year after the 
citation, the court shall impose the full amount of the fine; and 
C.  For a 3rd offense: 
(1)  If the person does not commit a violation of this section within one year after 
the citation, the fine is $499; or 
(2)  If the person commits a violation of this section within one year after the 
citation, the court shall impose the full amount of the fine. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that all motorcycles manufactured after 1982 must be equipped with 
an exhaust muffler bearing the federal Environmental Protection Agency-required 
labeling applicable to the motorcycles' model year.  This bill provides that a person who 
violates the requirement may be subject to a fine of at least $500 for the first offense, 
$750 for a 2nd offense and $999 for a 3rd or subsequent offense.  The bill also provides 
that the fines may be reduced if a person brings the motorcycle into compliance within 15 
business days after the citation and does not commit another violation within a year.
An Act To Prohibit the Burning of Construction and Demolition Debris at Municipal Landfills and Transfer Stations
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0479
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: AYOTTE, JACKSON, DUCHESNE, MARTIN, WELSH, GOODALL
Amends: 38 MRSA §1306

Legislative Document 
No. 479 
H.P. 372 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Prohibit the Burning of Construction and Demolition 
Debris at Municipal Landfills and Transfer Stations 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative AYOTTE of Caswell. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, WELSH of Rockport, 
Senator: GOODALL of Sagadahoc. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1306, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7.  Burning of construction and demolition debris.  A municipal solid waste 
landfill or transfer station may not burn construction and demolition debris. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits municipal solid waste landfills and transfer stations from burning 
construction and demolition debris.
Resolve, To Allow Service Stations in Maine To Use Their Inventory of Lead Wheel Weights
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0480
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: AYOTTE, SHERMAN, EDGECOMB, LONG

Legislative Document 
No. 480 
H.P. 373 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
Resolve, To Allow Service Stations in Maine To Use Their Inventory 
of Lead Wheel Weights 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative AYOTTE of Caswell. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: EDGECOMB of Caribou, LONG of Sherman. 
Sec. 1.  Use of lead wheel weights in inventory permitted.  Resolved:  That, 
notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 1606-A, a person who for 
compensation replaces or balances tires on motor vehicles required to be registered under 
Title 29-A, chapter 5 may use and sell a wheel weight or other balancing product that 
contains lead or mercury that was intentionally added during the manufacture of the 
product if that wheel weight or other balancing product was in that person’s inventory on 
January 1, 2011. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve allows a person who for compensation replaces or balances tires on 
motor vehicles to use and sell a wheel weight or other balancing product that contains 
lead or mercury that was intentionally added during the manufacture of the product if that 
wheel weight or other balancing product was in that person’s inventory on January 1, 
2011.
An Act To Make the Cashier or Clerk Who Sells Alcoholic Beverages or Tobacco to an Underage Person Responsible for Paying the Fine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0481
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: AYOTTE, SHERMAN, CLARK, CURTIS, DAVIS, EDGECOMB, LONG
Amends: 22 MRSA §1555-B, 28-A MRSA §705

Legislative Document 
No. 481 
H.P. 374 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Make the Cashier or Clerk Who Sells Alcoholic 
Beverages or Tobacco to an Underage Person Responsible for 
Paying the Fine 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative AYOTTE of Caswell. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: CLARK of Easton, CURTIS of Madison, DAVIS of Sangerville, 
EDGECOMB of Caribou, LONG of Sherman. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1555-B, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 305, §5, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Sales to minors prohibited.  A person may not sell, furnish, give away or offer to 
sell, furnish or give away a tobacco product to any person under 18 years of age.  
Tobacco products may not be sold at retail to any person under 27 years of age unless the 
seller first verifies that person's age by means of reliable photographic identification 
containing the person's date of birth.  An employer of a person who violates this 
subsection is not in violation of this subsection if the person violates this subsection 
without the knowledge of the person's employer. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1555-B, sub-§8, ¶A-1, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, 
§9 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is repealed. 
Sec. 3.  28-A MRSA §705, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6.  Persons responsible.  If an employee of a licensee violates subsection 2 or 3 
without the knowledge of the licensee, the licensee is not liable for the violation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws concerning sales of tobacco and alcohol to minors by 
removing the liability of an employer who did not have knowledge of an employee's 
violation.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Place Signs Directing Motorists to Hebron Academy at the Closest Interstate Exits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0483
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H73 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,1/ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 376, 
L.D. 483, "Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Place Signs Directing 
Motorists to Hebron Academy at the Closest Interstate Exits" 
Amend the amendment by inseliing before section 1 the following: 
'Emergency preamble." Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Hebron Academy is a college preparatory boarding and day school 
located in the Town of Hebron; and 
Whereas, Hebron Academy's student body currently represents many different 
countries and many states throughout the United States; and 
Whereas, it is important to ensure that directional signs be in place immediately 
because increased visibility on the Interstate 95 corridor is critical to the ability of the 
public, as well as those members of the student body who are unfamiliar with the State, to 
locate Hebron Academy; 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' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
Page I - 12SLR1439(03)-1 
HOUSE AMENDMENT '/1" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 376, L.D. 483 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to add an emergency preamble 
and emergency clause to the resolve. 
SPONSORED BY: 
TOWN: Turner 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Place Signs Directing Motorists to Hebron Academy at the Closest Interstate Exits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0483
Committee Amendment CA_A_H60 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 376, L.D. 483, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Transportation To Place Signs Directing Motorists to Hebron Academy at 
the Closest Interstate Exits" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Maine Turnpike Authority To Place Signs Directing 
Motorists to Hebron Academy at the Closest Interstate Exits' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Signs placed for Hebron Academy. Resolved: 
That the Maine 
Turnpike Authority, notwithstanding national guidelines relating to directional signs for 
highways, shall place directional signs on the portion of Interstate 95 designated as the 
Maine Turnpike at the northbound and southbound exits of the highway that are located \ 
closest to Hebron Academy and that Hebron Academy shall assume all costs associated 
with the directional signs.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects a technical error in the bill by directing the Maine Turnpike 
Authority, rather than the Department of Transportation, to place directional signs on 
Interstate 95 for Hebron Academy. The amendment also clarifies that the signs must be 
placed on the portion ofInterstate 95 designated as the Maine Turnpike. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Place Signs Directing Motorists to Hebron Academy at the Closest Interstate Exits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0483
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, MASON, BLACK, CRAFTS, CRAY, GIFFORD, STRANG BURGESS, WILLETTE

Legislative Document 
No. 483 
H.P. 376 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Place Signs 
Directing Motorists to Hebron Academy at the Closest Interstate 
Exits 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, CRAY of Palmyra, GIFFORD of 
Lincoln, STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
Sec. 1.  Signs placed for Hebron Academy.  Resolved:  That the Department 
of Transportation, notwithstanding national guidelines relating to directional signs for 
highways, shall place directional signs on Interstate 95 at the northbound and southbound 
exits of the highway that are located closest to Hebron Academy and that Hebron 
Academy shall assume all costs associated with the directional signs. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to place directional signs on 
Interstate 95 at the northbound and southbound exits of the highway that are located 
closest to Hebron Academy and Hebron Academy to assume all costs associated with the 
directional signs.
An Act To Amend the Laws Dealing with Limitation of Actions
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0482
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CROCKETT, HILL, BEAULIEU, CRAY, DILL, GIFFORD, PRIEST, BLISS, HASTINGS, MASON
Amends: 14 MRSA §817

Legislative Document 
No. 482 
H.P. 375 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Dealing with Limitation of Actions 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Senator HILL of York and 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Cape Elizabeth, 
GIFFORD of Lincoln, PRIEST of Brunswick, Senators: BLISS of Cumberland, HASTINGS of 
Oxford, MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §817 is enacted to read: 
§817.  Breach of warranty covenants 
An action on a breach of warranty covenants under Title 33, section 764 must be 
commenced within 20 years after the cause of action accrues. 
SUMMARY 
The bill establishes a period of 20 years as the statute of limitations for an action on a 
breach of warranty covenants.
An Act To Allow ~onresidents To Hunt on the First Day of the Firearm Season on Deer
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0488
Committee Amendment CA_A_H264 (House)

COMMITTEE A~ENDMENT "I}" to H.P. 381, L.D. 488, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
~onresidents To Hunt on the First Day of the Firearm Season on Deer" 
Amend the bill in section I in paragraph B in subparagraph (1) in the 2nd line (page 
, I, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "-;--aHd/ and inserting the following: '; 
and' 
Amend the bill in section I in paragraph B by striking out all of subparagraph (3) 
(page I, lines 8 and 9 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'(3) The Saturday preceding the first day of open season on deer is an open day 
for residents of the State etHy and nonresidents who own land in the State and 
keep that land open to the public for hunting.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the 2nd line (page I, line II in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "the open season for deer hunting begins" and inserting the following: 
'nonresidents who own land in the State and keep that land open to the public for hunting 
also may hunt' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. It limits the nonresidents who may hunt on 
the first day of the firearm season on deer to those nonresidents who own land in the State 
and keep that land open to the public for hunting. 
FISCAL :\OT£ H[(lll,u • 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05115/11 
;:t;:?ac. 
LD488 
LR 1249(02) 
An Act To Allow Nonresidents To Hunt on the First Day of the Firearm Season on Deer 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ft' 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue impact - General Fund 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates Class D and Class E crimes. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Allowing nonresidents who own land in the state and keep that land open to the public to hunt on the first day of open 
season on deer could result in a minor increase in nonresident licenses sold, therefore a minor increase in General 
Fund revenue not requiring any change to the budget. 
LR 1249(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I