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An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Govemment and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Govemment for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1746
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_K_H973 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" t<." to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 600, 
L.D. 1746, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Govemment and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Govemment for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013" 
Amend the amendment in Part N in section 2 in §2013 in subsection 1 in paragraph 
B-1 in the last line (page 32, line 32 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"products" the following: 'when those activities are conducted by a person on a 
permanent, full-time basis' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the sales tax exemption for depreciable machinery and 
equipment used for commercial wood harvesting production provided in Committee 
Amendment "A" to limit the exemption to depreciable machinery used by a person 
conducting commercial wood harvesting on a permanent, full-time basis. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Representative MA 
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TOWN: Eagle ake 
FISCAL ~OTE I{EQLlRED 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/14/12 
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LD 1746 
LR 2678(25) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "K" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Martin of Eagle Lake 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No fiscal impact 
LR2678(25) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1746
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_L_H974 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "L" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 600, 
L.D. 1746, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013" 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 1 in that part designated "HEALTH 
AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS)" in the first 
occurrence of "Departmentwide 0019" in the first line (page 13, line 32 in amendment) 
by striking out the following: "0019" and inserting the following: '0640' 
Amend the amendment in Part D in section 2 in the 4th line from the end (page 27, 
line 42 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "approved by the Governor." the 
following: 'The amounts transferred are considered adjustments to appropriations.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes 2 technical changes to Committee Amendment "A". 
The first change corrects a program number to assign it to the proper Departmentwide 
program in the Department of Health and Human Services. 
The 2nd change adds a provision in the contingent transfer from the Maine Budget 
Stabilization Fund. In the event that there is a transfer to the designated General Fund 
program, the added phrase that the transfers are considered adjustments to appropriations 
will avoid a discrepancy between the accounting and budgetary records of the Office of 
the State Controller and the Bureau of the Budget in the Department of Administrative 
and Financial Services. n ()_ 
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SPONSORED BY: \(a:t ~ 
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(Representative FLOOD) 
TOWN: Winthrop 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Supplemental AppropIiations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1746
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_D_S580 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" D" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 600, 
L.D. 1746, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental AppropIiations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013" 
Amend the amendment in Part N in section 2 in §2013 in subsection 2 in the first 
paragraph in the last line (page 33, line 30 in amendment) by inserting after the 
following: "section." the following: 'A person, association of persons, finn or corporation 
that purchases or leases depreciable machinery or equipment for use in cOlmnercial wood 
harvesting is eligible for the refund of sales tax authorized in this subsection only if that 
person, association of persons, finn or corporation has an office in this State and does not 
use bonded labor under the federal H2 bonded labor program under 20 Code of Federal 
Regulations, Section 655.200 et seq.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that, in order to be eligible for the refund of sales tax on 
the purchase or lease of machinery or equipment for use in commercial wood harvesting, 
a person, association of persons, [mn or corporation must have an office in this State and 
may not use bonded labor under tts federal H2 bonded labor program. 
SPONSOREDB~ 
FJSC.-\L ."iOT£ nEQL1RED, 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05114112 *ac. 
LD 1746 
LR 2678(14) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" b" to Committee Amendment" A" :s .. 5 ~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Jackson of Aroostook 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Fund Detail by Section 
This amendment will not appreciably affect the revenue estimate of the bill. 
LR2678(14) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30,2013
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1746
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_G_S584 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" <:r" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 600, 
L.D. 1746, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2012 and June 30,2013" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part HH the following: 
'PART II 
Sec. II-I. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides funds to offset a 10% rate reduction for adult family care services in 
Public Law 2011, chapter 477, Part M. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$22,007 
$22,007 
2012-13 
$37,908 
$37,908 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT" Grn to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "An to S.P. 600, L.D. 1746 
SUMMARY 
This amendment restores the funding for adult family care services reduced in Public 
Law 2011, chapter 477. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COUNTY: Lincoln 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 05/14112 
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LD 1746 
LR 2678(23) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'G" to Committee Amendment "A" S - 5%'+ 
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson of Lincoln 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY20U-12 
FY 2012-13 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$0 
$22,007 
$22,007 
$22,007 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$0 
$22,007 
$22,007 
$22,007 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
$0 
$37,908 
$37,908 
$37,908 
Fund Detail by Section 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
PART II, Section 1 
$0 
$22,007 
$22,007 
$22,007 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
PART II, Section 1 
$0 
$37,908 
$37,908 
$37,908 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment increases the General Fund cost of the bill by $22,007 in fiscal year 2012-13. A balanced budgeted 
for the 2012-2013 biennium is maintained. 
LR2678(23) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1746
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_I_S588 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 1: " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 600, 
L.D. 1746, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part HH the following: 
'PART II 
Sec. 11-1. Commissioner of Health and Human Services to issue letter of 
approval of capital project. The Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall 
issue a letter of approval of a capital project for the replacement of the facility known as 
Limestone Manor in Limestone no later than October 1, 2012.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Commissioner of Health and Human Services to issue a 
letter of approval of a capital project for the replacement of the facility known as 
Limestone Manor in Limestone no later than October 1,2012. 
SPONSOREDB~-------------------------
(Senator JA~~ 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
FISCAL :\OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/15/12 
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LD 1746 
LR 2678(15) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "'3:" to Committee Amendment "A" 
S -Sycgr 
Sponsor: Sen. Jackson of Aroostook 
Fund Detail by Section 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
This amendment has no net impact on the General Fund or the Fund for a Healthy Maine in fiscal year 2012-13 and a 
balanced budget is maintained for the 2012-2013 biennium. 
LR2678(15) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1746
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S583 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 600, 
L.D. 1746, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part T the following: 
'PARTU 
Sec. U-l. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides funds to offset a 10% rate reduction for adult family care services in 
Public Law 2011, chapter 477, Part M. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$22,007 
$22,007 
2012-13 
$37,908 
$37,908 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 600, L.D. 1746 
SUMMARY 
This amendment restores the funding for adult family care services reduced in Public 
Law 2011, chapter 477. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attacbed) 
SPONSORED BY, ~~(.L 
(Senator JOHNSON) 
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COUNTY: Lincoln 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 05114/12 
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LD 1746 
LR2678(24) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30,2012 and June 30, 2013 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "B" S- S~3 
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson of Lincoln 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$0 
$22,007 
$22,007 
$22,007 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
$0 
$22,007 
$22,007 
$22,007 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
$0 
$37,908 
$37,908 
$37,908 
Fund Detail by Section 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
PART U, Section 1 
$0 
$22,007 
$22,007 
$22,007 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
PART U, Section 1 
$0 
$37,908 
$37,908 
$37,908 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment increases the General Fund cost of the bill by $22,007 in fiscal year 2012-13. A balanced budgeted 
for the 2012-2013 biennium is maintained. 
LR2678(24) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit Municipalities from Imposing Fees on Ice Fishing Shacks
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1747
Committee Amendment CA_A_H734 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1288, L.D. 1747, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit Municipalities from Imposing Fees on Ice Fishing Shacks" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in paragraph A in the 2nd and 3rd lines 
(page 1, lines 15 and 16 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "enact any ordinance, law 
or rule imposing a tax or" and inserting the following: 'impose a' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in paragraph· B in the 2nd and 3rd lines 
(page 1, lines 19 and 20 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "enact any ordinance, law 
or rule imposing a tax or" and inserting the following: 'impose a' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the bill reference to a municipality or political 
subdivision of the State imposing a tax on ice fishing shacks located on sources of public 
water supply or on coastal waters, because municipalities are not empowered by the State 
to levy such taxes. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit Municipalities from Imposing Fees on Ice Fishing Shacks
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1747
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SHAW, DIAMOND, BRIGGS, CLARK, CRAFTS, DAVIS, FITTS, MARTIN, SARTY, GOODALL
Amends: 12 MRSA §13201

Legislative Document 
No. 1747
H.P. 1288 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2012
An Act To Prohibit Municipalities from Imposing Fees on Ice 
Fishing Shacks 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CLARK of Millinocket, CRAFTS of Lisbon, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, FITTS of Pittsfield, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, SARTY of Denmark, Senator: 
GOODALL of Sagadahoc. 
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 needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to apply to the upcoming ice fishing 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 §13201, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
3.  Ice fishing shacks.  The enactment of any ordinance regulating ice fishing shacks 
on: 
A.  Sources of public water supply as provided under Title 22, section 2642 except 
that a municipality or political subdivision of the State may not enact any ordinance, 
law or rule imposing a tax or fee on ice fishing shacks on sources of public water 
supply; or 
B.  Coastal waters as defined in section 6001, subsection 6 except that a municipality 
or political subdivision of the State may not enact any ordinance, law or rule 
imposing a tax or fee on ice fishing shacks on coastal waters. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a municipality or political subdivision of the State from enacting 
any ordinance, law or rule imposing a tax or fee on ice fishing shacks on sources of 
public water supply and on coastal waters.  Current law prohibits a municipality or 
political subdivision of the State from enacting any ordinance, law or rule imposing a tax 
or fee on ice fishing shacks on other waters in this State.
An Act To Conform the Maine Tax Laws for 2011 to the United States Internal Revenue Code
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1748
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: KNIGHT
Amends: 36 MRSA §111

Legislative Document 
No. 1748 
H.P. 1289 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2012 
An Act To Conform the Maine Tax Laws for 2011 to the United 
States Internal Revenue Code 
(EMERGENCY) 
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KNIGHT of Livermore Falls. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, state tax law needs to be updated to conform to federal law before the 
90-day period expires to avoid delay in the processing of income tax returns for 2011; 
and 
Whereas, legislative action is immediately necessary to ensure continued and 
efficient administration of the state income tax and certain other state taxes; 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.  36 MRSA §111, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 1, Pt. P, §1 and 
affected by §2, is further amended to read: 
1-A.  Code.  "Code" means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 
amendments to that Code as of December 31, 2010 2011. 
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2011 and to any prior tax years as specifically provided by the United States Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 and amendments to that Code as of December 31, 2011. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill updates references to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
contained in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36 so that they refer to the United States 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended through December 31, 2011 for tax years 
beginning on or after January 1, 2011 and for any prior tax years as specifically provided 
by the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill primarily affects the State's 
income tax laws.
An Act To Create the Maine Board of Tax Appeals
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1750
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S603 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1291, L.D. 1750, Bill, "An Act To Create the Maine Board of Tax Appeals" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 4th indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, lines 25 to 27 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 6th indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, lines 33 to 36 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the date changes regarding when appeals for reconsidered 
decisions of the State Tax Assessor to the Maine Board of Tax Appeals begin and when 
appeals to the board must be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the bill. 
SPONSOREDBY;~~ 
(Senator ROSEN, R.) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Concerning Technical Changes to the Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1752
Committee Amendment CA_A_H767 (House)
Amends: 10 MRSA §1020-C

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 1293, L.D. 1752, Bill, "An Act 
Concerning Technical Changes to the Tax Laws" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 10 MRS A §1020-C, sub-§I, ~~A and B, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 
211, § 14, are amended to read: 
A. "Eligible dealer" means a motor vehicle oil dealer that has reported and paid sold 
or distributed motor vehicle oil outside the State on which the motor vehicle oil 
premium was imposed t:l:Hder Qy section 1020, subsection 6-A on motor vehicle oil 
sales or distributions. 
B. "Eligible premium" means a premium that has been repOlied and paid by aft 
eligible a motor vehicle oil dealer to the State Tax Assessor on motor vehicle oil that 
was subsequently sold or distributed by that an eligible dealer outside the State during 
the relevant reimbursement period. 
Sec. 2. 10 MRSA §1020-C, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 211, §14, is 
amended to read: 
2. Annual application for reimbursement. An eligible dealer shall submit a claim 
for reimbursement of eligible premiums on motor vehicle oil sold by that dealer outside 
the State on a form prescribed by the State Tax Assessor no later than March 31 st 
annually. An application filed in 2011 or 2012 may include a reimbursement request for 
eligible premiums paid from October 1, 2009 to December 31, 2011. Reimbursement 
claims submitted beginning in 2013 may be made only for eligible premiums paid in the 
immediately preceding calendar year. All applications for reimbursement must be made 
under penalties of peljury. 
For purposes of this subsection, an application for 
reimbursement is considered a return, as defined in Title 36, section 111, subsection 4.' 
Amend the bill in section 34 by striking out all of the first sentence (page 12, lines 43 
and 44 and page 13, line 1 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 'Those sections of this 
Act that amend the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, section 1020-C apply retroactively 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "{}~,, to H.P. 1293, LD. 1752 
to June 3, 2011. That section of this Act that repeals and replaces Title 36, section 2531 
applies retroactively to taxes on all premiums received on or after July 1,2011.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the application of the motor vehicle oil premium 
reimbursement to include exports by a distributor purchasing motor vehicle oil from 
another distributor who remitted the premium to the State. The amendment makes the 
section of the Act clarifying the application of the motor vehicle oil premium 
reimbursement retroactive to apply to taxes on premiums received on or after July 1, 
2011 to coincide with the first reimbursement requests filed by distributors. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Improve Transportation in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1753
Committee Amendment CA_B_S481 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" B " to S.P. 601, LD. 1753, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Transportation in the State" 
Amend the bill in Part B in section 2 in subsection 7 in paragraph A in the first line 
(page 2, line 29 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "overall" 
Amend the bill in Part B in section 2 in subsection 7 in paragraph B in the first line 
(page 2, line 31 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "overall" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of Part D and inserting the following: 
'PART D 
Sec. D-l. Bridge named. 
The Department of Transportation shall designate 
Bridge 3009 over the West Branch of the Penobscot River in the Town of Medway the 
Nicatou Bridge.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment: 
1. 
Makes a technical correction to the provisions relating to the Department of 
Transpoliation's capital transportation program goals and Priority 1, 2 and 3 corridors; 
2. Strikes from the bill the directive to the Department of Transportation regarding 
the development of legislation to reestablish the Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge 
Authority; and 
3. Names Bridge 3009 over the West Branch of the Penobscot River in the Town of 
Medway the Nicatou Bridge. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Pa~e I - 12SLR2555(03)-1 
Approved: 03114/12 
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LD 1753 
LR 2555(03) 
An Act To Improve Transportation in the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" s- 4%( 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - State Transit, Aviation and Rail Transportation Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Removing the requirement for airports to register with the state and changing the receipt of excise tax payments from 
the Department of Transportation to the Augusta State Airport will result in a minor decrease in revenue not requiring 
any change to the bUdget. 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with installation of signs (estimated total cost of 
$800) can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. Adequate funding exists within the department's baseline 
budget to cover this cost. 
LR2555(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish a Separate State Council for Juveniles under the Interstate Compact for Juveniles
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1756
Committee Amendment CA_A_S446 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 604, L.D. 1756, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a Separate State Council for Juveniles under the Interstate Compact for 
Juveniles" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/08/12 
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LD 1756 
LR 2546(02) 
An Act To Establish a Separate State Council for Juveniles under the Interstate Compact for 
Juveniles 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" S ... ~'fb 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The additional per diem and expenses for Legislators to attend meetings of a separate State Council for Juvenile 
Supervision are projected to be $840 annually begining in fiscal year 2012-13 assuming 4 meetings during the interim 
between legislative sessions. The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2012-13 for 
legislative studies from which the legislative costs of this bill would be funded for fiscal year 2012-13. Whether this 
amount is sufficient to fund all studies and related legislative costs will depend on the number of studies authorized by 
the Legislative Council and the Legislature. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The additional costs to the Department of Corrections can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR2546(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Transportation in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1753
Committee Amendment CA_A_S480 (Senate)

LD 1753 
LR 2555(02) 
An Act To Improve Transportation in the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" S .. 4io 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - State Transit, Aviation and Rail Transportation Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Removing the requirement for airports to register with the state and changing the receipt of excise tax payments from 
the Department of Transportation to the Augusta State Airport will result in a minor decrease in revenue not requiring 
any change to the budget. 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with developing and submitting the proposed 
legislation outlined in the bill can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. Additional costs to the Department 
of Transportation associated with installation of signs (estimated total cost of $800) can also be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. Adequate funding exists within the department's baseline budget to cover this cost. 
LR2555(02) - Fiscal Note - Page J of J
An Act To Require Agencies To Report the Costs of Pursuing Actions in Adjudicatory and Court Proceedings
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1757
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, MARTIN
Amends: 5 MRSA §43, 5 MRSA §46-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1757
S.P. 605 
In Senate, January 10, 2012
An Act To Require Agencies To Report the Costs of Pursuing 
Actions in Adjudicatory and Court Proceedings 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Senator: MARTIN of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §43, first ¶, as repealed and replaced by PL 1975, c. 436, §3, is 
amended to read: 
As used in this section and sections 43 through 46 44 to 46-A, the word "agency" 
shall mean means a state department, agency, office, board, commission or quasi-
independent agency, board, commission, authority or institution. 
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §46-A is enacted to read: 
§46-A.  Report of expenditures for adjudicatory and court proceedings 
By December 15th of each year, an agency that made any expenditures for 
adjudicatory or court proceedings in the previous fiscal year shall submit to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over that agency's activities a 
report of those expenditures, including personnel time, attorney's fees, court costs, 
witness fees and expert fees, as well as any costs incurred by the Office of the Attorney 
General on the agency's behalf. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires state agencies to annually report expenditures for pursuing actions 
in adjudicatory and court proceedings to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over that agency's activities.  The report must include costs incurred 
directly by the agency as well as any costs incurred by the Office of the Attorney 
General.
An Act To Eliminate the Deposit Requirements for Containers of Limited and Restricted Use Pesticides
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1758
Committee Amendment CA_A_S392 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1471-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 606, L.D. 1758, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate the Deposit Requirements for Containers of Limited and Restricted Use 
Pesticides" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. 22 MRSA §1471-BB is enacted to read: 
§1471-BB. Refund of deposits 
A pesticide dealer shall refund deposits paid in accordance with former section 
1471-0 on returned pesticide containers bearing the board's identifying stickers. The 
board shall refund deposits paid on out-of-state sales in accordance with former section 
1471-0. 
This section is repealed December 31, 2017.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides purchasers who paid a deposit on pesticide containers an 
opportunity to recover the deposit if the containers are returned before December 31, 
2017. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Eliminate the Deposit Requirements for Containers of Limited and Restricted Use Pesticides
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1758
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 7 MRSA §616-A, 22 MRSA §1471-A, 22 MRSA §1471-Q

Legislative Document 
No. 1758
S.P. 606 
In Senate, January 10, 2012
An Act To Eliminate the Deposit Requirements for Containers of 
Limited and Restricted Use Pesticides 
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §616-A, sub-§2, ¶B, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, c. 
452, Pt. B, §6 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
B.  A private applicator, as defined in Title 22, section 1471-C, may not violate a rule 
regarding records maintained pursuant to section 606, subsection 2, paragraph G; 
Title 22, section 1471-Q; or a rule adopted pursuant to Title 22, section 1471-Q.  The 
following penalties apply to violations of this paragraph. 
(1)  A person who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a 
fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged. 
(2)  A person who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this 
paragraph within the previous 4-year period commits a civil violation for which a 
fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1471-A, as amended by PL 1983, c. 542, §§1 and 3, is further 
amended to read: 
§1471-A.  Purpose and policy 
For the purpose of assuring to the public the benefits to be derived from the safe, 
scientific and proper use of chemical pesticides while safeguarding the public health, 
safety and welfare, and for the further purpose of protecting natural resources of the State, 
it is declared to be the policy of the State of Maine to regulate the sale and application of 
chemical insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and other chemical pesticides, and to 
regulate the return and disposal of limited and restricted use pesticide containers. 
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §1471-Q, as amended by PL 1985, c. 54, §1, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the deposit requirements for containers of limited and restricted use 
pesticides.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Pull Events Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1759
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CRAY
Amends: 7 MRSA §98

Legislative Document 
No. 1759
H.P. 1294 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2012
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Pull Events Commission 
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CRAY of Palmyra. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §98, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 563, §3, is amended to 
read: 
1.  Membership.  The Pull Events Commission consists of 9 5 members: 
A.  Two members One member appointed by a statewide association representing 
owners of draft horses and oxen who participate in pulling events; 
B.  One member appointed by an association representing owners of oxen who 
participate in pulling events; 
C.  One member appointed by an association representing owners of ponies who 
participate in pulling events; 
D.  One fair superintendent appointed by a state association of agricultural fairs; 
E.  One representative appointed by state humane organizations; 
F.  One member, appointed by the commissioner, representing the general public; and 
G.  One member, appointed by the commissioner, representing the animal pulling 
industry; and 
H.    One member appointed by the Animal Welfare Advisory Council. 
Sec. 2.  Transition.  Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 
98, subsection 1, a member serving on the Pull Events Commission on the effective date 
of this Act may continue to serve until the expiration of the term to which the member 
was appointed, until the member vacates the office or until the member is removed for 
cause, whichever occurs first. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reduces the number of Pull Events Commission members from 9 members 
to 5 members.
An Act To Amend and Clarify the Public Charter School Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1762
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S451 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 607, 
L.D. 1762, Bill, "An Act To Amend and Clarify the Public Charter School Law" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, lines 11 and 12 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment alters the committee amendment to remove the emergency preamble 
and emergency clause fr 
t1 e legislati 
SPONSORED 
(Senator L 
COUNTY: Hane 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Reduce Open Burning in Neighborhoods
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1763
Committee Amendment CA_A_S425 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 608, L.D. 1763, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce Open Burning in Neighborhoods" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph F in the 5th and 6th lines (page 1, lines 8 and 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: ". A permit for open burning at a commercial 
business's primary business location may be issued only 4 times per calendar year" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. 
The bill allows a 
commercial business to be issued a permit for open burning of leaves, brush, deadwood 
and tree cuttings that are accrued from normal property maintenance, removed from a 
residential property and burned at the business's primary business location. 
The 
amendment removes the provision in the bill that allows a permit for open burning at the 
business location to be issued only 4 times per calendar year. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/21112 
,;b/ac.. 
LD 1763 
LR 2433(02) 
An Act To Reduce Opeu Burning in Neighborhoods 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" S - ... 2.5 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Insignificant reduction in civil violations. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR2433(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Reduce Open Burning in Neighborhoods
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1763
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: COURTNEY, NASS, PLOWMAN, SAVIELLO, CRAY, MORISSETTE
Amends: 12 MRSA §9325

Legislative Document 
No. 1763
S.P. 608 
In Senate, January 10, 2012
An Act To Reduce Open Burning in Neighborhoods 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative NASS of Acton and 
Senators: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: CRAY of 
Palmyra, MORISSETTE of Winslow. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §9325, sub-§1, ¶F, as amended by PL 2001, c. 626, §7, is 
further amended to read: 
F.  Open burning of leaves, brush, deadwood and tree cuttings accrued from normal 
property maintenance by the individual landowner or, a lessee of the land or a 
commercial business that removes such items from residential properties to burn at 
the commercial business's primary business location unless expressly prohibited by 
municipal ordinance.  A permit for open burning at a commercial business's primary 
business location may be issued only 4 times per calendar year; 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows individual landowners and lessees who have obtained applicable 
permits to conduct open burning of leaves, brush, deadwood and tree cuttings.  This bill 
extends authorization for open burning of such items to a commercial business that 
removes those items from residential properties to burn at the commercial business's 
primary business location.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1766
Committee Amendment CA_A_H789 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1300, L.D. 1766, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: Rules for Major Capital School 
Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education and the 
State Board of Education" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 61: 
Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized only if the following changes are made: 
1. The rule must be amended by removing the requirement that the Depaltment of 
Education appoint a representative for each major capital school construction project to 
represent the interests of the State and to be funded as a project expense; and 
2. The rule must be amended by removing the requirement that the Department of 
Education's facilities team conduct its final review of the plans and specifications for a 
school construction project when the plans and specifications are 100% complete and 
restoring the requirement that the plans and specifications for the school construction 
project be reviewed when the documents are 95% complete.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. The amendment provides that final adoption of portions of Chapter 
61: Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Education and the State Board of Education, is authorized contingent upon 
the department's making 2 specified changes to the proposed rule. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/13/12 
;l!;pac::.. 
LD 1766 
LR 2705(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: Rules for Maj or Capital School 
Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education and the State Board 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
of Education 
\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A'' [H-l gq ) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with the final adoption of Chapter 61: Rules for Major 
Capital School Construction Projects can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2705(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1766
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 1766
H.P. 1300
House of Representatives, January 10, 2012
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: 
Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Education and the State 
Board of Education
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative RICHARDSON of Carmel for the Department of Education 
and the State Board of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Clerk
Printed on recycled paper
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 61: 
Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 61: Rules for 
Major Capital School Construction Projects, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Education and the State Board of Education.
An Act To Authorize the Commissioner of Education To Allow Access to Criminal History Record fufonnation to Entities Providing Document Management and To Remove Applicants Fingerprints from the Fingerprint File
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1767
Committee Amendment CA_A_H730 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "R" to H.P. 1301, L.D. 1767, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize the Commissioner of Education To Allow Access to Criminal History Record 
fufonnation to Entities Providing Document Management and To Remove Applicants' 
Fingerprints from the Fingerprint File" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 9 in the 3rd line from the end (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "2" and inserting the following: '1' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the Commissioner of Education to remove electronic and 
physical fmgerprint records in the fingerprint file maintained by the Department of Public 
Safety, State Bureau of Identification when the applicant for a department credential has 
not had an active credential for a period of 7 years. The bill authorizes removal of 
fingerprint records when the applicant has not had an active credential for 5 years. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT