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An Act To Improve the Safety of Minors by Collecting Data on Vehicle Collision Rates
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0218
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1354

Legislative Document 
No. 218 
S.P. 69 
In Senate, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Improve the Safety of Minors by Collecting Data on 
Vehicle Collision Rates 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation 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.  29-A MRSA §1354, sub-§6, ¶H is enacted to read: 
H.    No later than October 1st of each year, the Secretary of State shall make 
available online a report detailing the overall collision rate for every approved driver 
education course under section 1351, subsection 2 for the previous fiscal year and the 
collision rate for minors for every approved driver education course under section 
1351, subsection 2 for the previous fiscal year. The report must list the severity of 
collisions underlying the overall collision rate and the collision rate for minors for 
every approved course. If a course has more than one program, then each program is 
deemed a course for the purposes of this paragraph. For purposes of this paragraph, 
"collision rate" means the number of students who received certificates under section 
1351, subsection 3 from approved driver education courses divided by the number of 
collisions sustained within 12 months of licensure by those students, expressed as a 
percentage. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Secretary of State to make available online annually a report 
detailing the collision rate within 12 months of licensure for all students and for minor 
students of every approved driver education course in the State during the previous fiscal 
year.  The report must also list the severity of the collisions underlying the collision rate.
An Act To Establish Governor William King Day
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0214
Committee Amendment CA_A_S6 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 6S, L.D. 214, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish Governor William King Day" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § IS0-F in the indented paragraph in the first line (page 
1, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "February 9th" and inserting the 
following: 'March 16th' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment establishes Governor William King Day on March 16th, to fall the 
day after Statehood Day. The bill established February 9th as Governor William King 
Day. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Relating to Maine Fann Wineries
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0220
Committee Amendment CA_A_S23 (Senate)
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1355

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" .4" to S.P. 71, L.D. 220, Bill, "An Act Relating to 
Maine Fann Wineries" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §1355, sub-§3, '4IE is enacted to read: 
E. A holder of a fann winery license may display up to 25 bottles in the windows of 
any premises maintained and licensed as permitted premises under paragraph C 
where wine produced by the holder of the fann winery license is sold.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the provision of the bill that allows farm wineries to sell 
wine at fanners' markets and the provision that allows for the development of a unifonn 
system of signage for fann wineries. It also clarifies in which premises a fann winery 
may display wine in windows. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Shore land Zoning
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0219
Committee Amendment CA_A_S162 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 70, L.D. 219, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Laws Governing Shore land Zoning" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Forest Policy and Management - Division of 0240 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for rule-making costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Land and Water Quality 0248 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for rule-making costs. 
Page I - 12SLR06S2(02)-1 
2011-12 
$3,000 
$3,000 
2011-12 
$3,000 
$3,000 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 70, LD. 219 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENTTOTAL-ALLFUNDS 
SECTION TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2QI1-12 
$3,000 
$3,000 
2011-12 
$3,000 
$3,000 
2011-12 
$6,000 
$6,000 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/2 III I wac. 
LD219 
LR 652(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Shoreland Zoning 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" S';(P2 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$6,000 
$0 
$6,000 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
Reducing the width of land that is subject to shoreland zoning and land use controls from 250 feet to 75 feet from the 
nonnal high-\vater line or upland edge of any body of water, river or wetland will require the Departments of 
Environmental Protection (DEP) and Conservation to make substantial amendments to their rules. The bill includes 
one-time General Fund appropriations of$3,000 to the DEP and $3,000 to the Department of Conservation in fiscal 
year 2011-12 for printing, postage, advertising, travel and room rental costs for the conduct of public hearings. The 
agencies can absorb the personal services costs associated with this rulemaking within their existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR0652(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Shoreland Zoning
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0219
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, THIBODEAU, THOMAS, COLLINS, SAVIELLO, DAVIS, MALABY, O'CONNOR
Amends: 38 MRSA §435

Legislative Document 
No. 219 
S.P. 70 
In Senate, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Shoreland Zoning 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Senators: THIBODEAU of Waldo, THOMAS of Somerset and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, McCORMICK of Kennebec, SAVIELLO of Franklin, 
Representatives: DAVIS of Sangerville, MALABY of Hancock, McKANE of Newcastle, 
O'CONNOR of Berwick. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §435, first ¶, as amended by PL 1995, c. 625, Pt. B, §15, is 
further amended to read: 
To aid in the fulfillment of the State's role as trustee of its waters and to promote 
public health, safety and the general welfare, it is declared to be in the public interest that 
shoreland areas be subject to zoning and land use controls.  Shoreland areas include those 
areas within 250 75 feet of the normal high-water line of any great pond, river or 
saltwater body, within 250 75 feet of the upland edge of a coastal wetland, within 250 75 
feet of the upland edge of a freshwater wetland except as otherwise provided in section 
438-A, subsection 2, or within 75 feet of the high-water line of a stream.  The purposes of 
these controls are to further the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions; to prevent 
and control water pollution; to protect fish spawning grounds, aquatic life, bird and other 
wildlife habitat; to protect buildings and lands from flooding and accelerated erosion; to 
protect archaeological and historic resources; to protect commercial fishing and maritime 
industries; to protect freshwater and coastal wetlands; to control building sites, placement 
of structures and land uses; to conserve shore cover, and visual as well as actual points of 
access to inland and coastal waters; to conserve natural beauty and open space; and to 
anticipate and respond to the impacts of development in shoreland areas. 
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §435, 4th ¶, as repealed and replaced by PL 1987, c. 815, §§1 
and 11, is amended to read: 
All existing municipal ordinances dealing with subjects of this section currently in 
effect and operational on April 18, 1986, January 1, 2011 are declared to be valid and 
shall continue in effect until rescinded, amended or changed according to municipal 
ordinance, charter or state law. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reduces the width of land that is subject to shoreland zoning and land use 
controls from 250 feet to 75 feet from the normal high-water line or upland edge of any 
body of water, river or wetland.  A municipal ordinance regarding shoreland zoning in 
effect on January 1, 2011 is considered valid and remains in effect until rescinded, 
amended or changed by that municipality.
An Act Relating to Maine Farm Wineries
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0220
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: RECTOR, RICHARDSON, LANGLEY, RAYE, TRAHAN, DOW, FITTS, HERBIG, O'BRIEN, PRESCOTT
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1355

Legislative Document 
No. 220 
S.P. 71 
In Senate, February 1, 2011 
An Act Relating to Maine Farm Wineries 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator RECTOR of Knox. 
Cosponsored by Representative RICHARDSON of Warren and 
Senators: LANGLEY of Hancock, President RAYE of Washington, TRAHAN of Lincoln, 
Representatives: DOW of Waldoboro, FITTS of Pittsfield, HERBIG of Belfast, O'BRIEN of 
Lincolnville, PRESCOTT of Topsham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1355, sub-§3, ¶E is enacted to read: 
E.  A holder of a farm winery license may sell wine produced at the farm winery at a 
farmers’ market as provided in Title 7, section 415. 
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §1355, sub-§3, ¶F is enacted to read: 
F.  A holder of a farm winery license may display up to 25 bottles in the windows of 
any premises maintained by the holder of the farm winery license where wine 
produced at the farm winery is sold. 
Sec. 3.  Signage.  The Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources shall 
work with the Department of Transportation and a statewide organization representing 
farm wineries to develop a uniform system of signage identifying the locations of farm 
wineries in the State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the holder of a farm winery license from the Department of 
Public Safety, Bureau of Liquor Enforcement may sell wine at farmers’ markets, permits 
the licensee to display up to 25 bottles of wine in a shop window and directs the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to work with the Department of 
Transportation and a statewide organization representing farm wineries to develop a 
uniform system of signage identifying the locations of farm wineries.
An Act To Provide for the Appointment of Division Directors in the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0222
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, TRAHAN
Amends: 5 MRSA §938

Legislative Document 
No. 222 
S.P. 73 
In Senate, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Provide for the Appointment of Division Directors in the 
Department of Environmental Protection 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Senator: TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §938, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. K, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
1-A.  Major policy-influencing positions.  The following positions are major policy-
influencing 
positions 
within 
the 
Department 
of 
Environmental 
Protection.  
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, these positions and their successor positions 
are subject to this chapter: 
A.  Deputy Commissioner; 
C.  Director, Policy Development and Implementation; 
D.  Director, Education and Outreach; 
E.  Director, Innovation and Assistance; 
F.  Director, Bureau of Air Quality Control; 
G.  Director, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management; and 
H.  Director, Bureau of Land and Water Quality.; 
I.  Director,  Division of Field Services in the Bureau of Air Quality;  
J.  Director,  Division of Program Planning in the Bureau of Air Quality; 
K.  Director,  Division of Licensing and Enforcement in the Bureau of Air Quality; 
L.  Climate Change Coordinator in the Bureau of Air Quality; 
M.  Director,  Division of Land Resource Regulation in the Bureau of Land and 
Water Quality; 
N.  Director,  Division of Environmental Assessment in the Bureau of Land and 
Water Quality; 
O.  Director, Division of Water Quality Management in the Bureau of Land and 
Water Quality; 
P.  Director,  Division of Watershed Management in the Bureau of Land and Water 
Quality; 
Q.  Director,  Division of Solid Waste Management in the Bureau of Remediation 
and Waste Management; 
R.  Director,  Division of Response Services in the Bureau of Remediation and Waste 
Management; 
S.  Director,  Division of Technical Services in the Bureau of Remediation and Waste 
Management; 
T.  Director,  Division of Oil and Hazardous Waste Facility Regulation in the Bureau 
of Remediation and Waste Management; and 
U.  Director, Division of Remediation in the Bureau of Remediation and Waste 
Management. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds division directors within bureaus of the Department of Environmental 
Protection to the list of major policy-influencing positions.  The effect of this change is 
that these positions will no longer be classified service positions within an employee 
bargaining unit but will become unclassified service positions appointed by the 
Commissioner of Environmental Protection.
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue in the Amount of $50,000,000 To Fund Research and Development
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0225
Committee Amendment CA_A_S569 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 76, L.D. 225, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue in the Amount of $50,000,000 To Fund Research 
and Development" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue in the Amount of $20,000,000 To 
Fund Research and Development' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "$50,000,000" and inserting the following: '$20,000,000' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 5. Disbursement of bond proceeds from General Fund bond issue. 
The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized under this Act must be expended as 
designated in the following schedule under the direction and supervision of the agencies 
and entities set forth in this section. 
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY 
DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine Technology Institute 
Provides funds for research and development and commercialization as prioritized by 
the Office of Innovation's current Science and Technology Action Plan for Maine. 
The funds must be allocated to environmental and renewable energy technology, 
biomedical technology and biotechnology, aquaculture and marine technology, 
composite materials technology, advanced technologies for forestry and agriculture, 
information technology and precision manufacturing technology through a 
competitive process and must be awarded to Maine-based public and private 
institutions. 
Total 
$20,000,000 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 76, L.D. 225 
Amend the bill in section 9 in the question in the first line (page 2, line 24 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$50,000,000" and inserting the following: '$20,000,000' 
S~y 
This amendment reduces the funds provided by this bond issue, which will fund 
research and development projects, by $30,000,000. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/03/12 ;tvaC!. 
LD225 
LR 1308(02) 
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue in the Amount of $50,000,000 To Fund Research and 
Development 
Bond Issues 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" S-S'"'<i 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
General Fund - Taxable 
Term (years) 
Principal 
$20,000,000 
Rate (%) 
5.0% 
Interest 
$5,500,000 
Total Cost 
$25,500,000 
~ierendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-12 
General 
Bond Issue 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of$107,250 may be required. 
LR1308(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0228
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H327 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" £; " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 181, 
L.D. 228, Bill, "An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Directive to the Board of Pesticides Control regarding requests 
for notification of outdoor pesticide applications. The Department of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control, referred to in this section as "the 
board," shall amend Rule Chapter 28, Section 1 to establish a distance of 1,320 feet if 
pesticides are being applied using aircraft and 500 feet if being applied using air-carrier 
equipment from a sensitive area within which a person is entitled to receive notification 
of the application. 
For purposes of this section, "sensitive area" has the same meaning as in the board's 
Rule Chapter 1.0. 
Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 610, 
subsection 6, paragraph B, the amendment to Rule Chapter 28 under this section is 
routine technical ru1emaking as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and must 
be adopted and in effect no later than January 1,2012. 
Sec. 4. Directive to the Board of Pesticides Control regarding notification 
of outdoor pesticide applications. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources, Board of Pesticides Control, referred to in this section as "the board," shall 
amend Rule Chapter 28 to require that the board has responsibility for notifying an 
individual listed on the Maine Pesticide Notification Registry of applications of pesticides 
in accordance with its rules unless the entity that is applying the pesticides notifies the 
board in writing that the entity will notify the individual. Notwithstanding the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 610, subsection 6, paragraph B, the amendment to Rule 
Chapter 28 under this section is routine technical rulemaking as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and must be adopted and in effect no later than January 1, 
2012.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "D' to COMMITTEE AMT~Ni)MENT "A" to H.P. 181, L.D. 228 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, 
Board of Pesticides Control to amend its rules governing the distance from an application 
of pesticides within which a person is entitled to receive notification of the application. 
The amendment also requires the Board of Pesticides Control to amend its rules to 
specify that the board is responsible for notifying individuals listed on the Maine 
Pesticide Notification Registry of applications of pesticides unless the entity that is 
applying the pesticides notifies the board in writing that the entity will notify the 
individual. 
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SPONSORED BY: ...J~~~..(,.L.-=-'::=-
________ 
_ 
(Representative SHA W) 
TOWN: Standish 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0228
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H308 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ",1:: to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 181, 
L.D. 228, Bill, "An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Directive to the Board of Pesticides Control regarding requests 
for notification of outdoor pesticide applications. The Department of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control, referred to in this section as "the 
board," shall amend Rule Chapter 28, Section 1, to establish a distance of 1,350 feet if 
pesticides are being applied using aircraft and 500 feet if being applied using air-carrier 
equipment from a sensitive area within which a person is entitled to receive notification 
of the application. 
For purposes of this section, "sensitive area" has the same meaning as in the board's 
Rule Chapter 10. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 610, 
subsection 6, paragraph B, the amendment to Rule Chapter 28 under this section is 
routine technical rulemaking as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and must 
be adopted and in effect no later than January 1,2012. 
Sec. 4. Directive to the Board of Pesticides Control regarding notification 
of outdoor pesticide applications. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources, Board of Pesticides Control, referred to in this section as "the board," shall 
amend Rule Chapter 28 to require that the board notify an individual listed on the Maine 
Pesticide Notification Registry of aerial and air-carrier applications of agricultural 
pesticides. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 610, subsection 
6, paragraph B, the amendment to Rule Chapter 28 under this section is routine technical 
rulemaking as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and must be adopted and in 
effect no later than January 1,2012.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, 
Board of Pesticides Control to amend its rules governing the distance from an application 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT" If to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 181, L.D. 228 
of pesticides within which a person is entitled to receive notification of the application. 
The amendment also requires the Board of Pesticides Control to amend its rules to require 
that the board notify individuals listed on the Maine Pesticide Notification Registry of 
aerial and air-carrier applications of agric 
esticides. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~~~~~~~ 
__ ___ 
(Representative SHAW) 
TOWN: Standish 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0228
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S151 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 181, 
L.D. 228, Bill, "An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Directive to the Board of Pesticides Control regarding requests 
for notification of outdoor pesticide applications. The Department of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control, referred to in this section as "the 
board," shall amend Rule Chapter 28, Section 1 to establish a distance of 1 ,320 feet if 
pesticides are being applied using aircraft and 500 feet if being applied using air-carrier 
equipment from a sensitive area within which a person is entitled to receive notification 
of the application. 
For purposes of this section, "sensitive area" has the same meaning as in the board's 
Rule Chapter 10. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 610, 
subsection 6, paragraph B, the amendment to Rule Chapter 28 under this section is 
routine technical rulemaking as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and must 
be adopted and in effect no later than January 1,2012. 
Sec. 4. Directive to the Board of Pesticides Control regarding notification 
of outdoor pesticide applications. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources, Board of Pesticides Control, referred to in this section as "the board," shall 
amend Rule Chapter 28 to require that the board has responsibility for notifying an 
individual listed on the Maine Pesticide Notification Registry of applications of pesticides 
in accordance with its rules unless the entity that is applying the pesticides notifies the 
board in writing that the entity will notify the individual. Notwithstanding the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 610, subsection 6, paragraph B, the amendment to Rule 
Chapter 28 under this section is routine technical rulemaking as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and must be adopted and in effect no later than January 1, 
2012.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
~. .. ~, 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 181, L.D. 228 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, 
Board of Pesticides Control to amend its rules governing the distance from an application 
of pesticides within which a person is entitled to receive notification of the application. 
The amendment also requires the Board of Pesticides Control to amend its rules to 
specify that the board is responsible for notifying individuals listed on the Maine 
Pesticide Notification Registry of applications of pesticides unless the entity that is 
applying the pesticides notifies the board in writin 
that the entity will notify the 
individual. 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0228
Committee Amendment CA_A_H244 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" H" to H. P. 181, L.D. 228, Bill, "An Act To Revise 
Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Directive to the Board of Pesticides Control regarding requests 
for notification of outdoor pesticide applications. The Department of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control, referred to in this section as "the 
board," shall amend Rule Chapter 28, Section I to establish a distance from an aerial 
application of pesticides within which a person is entitled to receive notification of the 
application. The rule must allow an owner, lessee or other legal occupant of a sensitive 
area to make a request for notification and receive notification of aerial applications of 
pesticides within 1,000 feet of the sensitive area. 
For purposes of this section, "sensitive area" has the same meaning as in the board's 
Rule Chapter 10. 
Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 610, 
subsection 6, paragraph B, the amendment to Rule Chapter 28 under this section is 
routine technical rulemaking as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and must 
be adopted and in effect no later than January 1, 2012.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds to the bill a provision that directs the Department of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control to amend its rules 
governing the process for requesting notification of outdoor applications of pesticides to 
establish a distance from an aerial application of pesticides within which a person is 
entitled to receive notification of the application. The rule must further specify that an 
owner, lessee or other legal occupant of a sensitive area receive notification of aerial 
applications of pesticides made within J ,000 feet of the sensitive area. 
Fl~rt\r, NOTE REQU1RED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05104111 
~ac=. 
LD228 
LR 790(02) 
An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~,, 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Minor savings may be realized by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides 
Control from repealing these provisions. Additional costs to the board associated with rulemaking can be absorbed 
with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0790(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0228
House Amendment HA_B_H340 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/)" to H.P. 181, L.D. 228, Bill, "An Act To Revise 
Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 
Notification to individuals by person initiating pesticide 
application. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of 
Pesticides Control shall amend Rule Chapter 28, Section 2, subsection D to require the 
landowner, lessee or other legal occupant of property who initiates a pesticide application 
to provide notification of the application to a person entitled to receive notification of the 
application. 
Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 610, subsection 6, 
paragraph B, the amendment to Rule Chapter 28 under this section is routine technical 
rulemaking as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and must be adopted and in 
effect no later than January 1,2012.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Under the current rules of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, 
Board of Pesticides Control, commercial pesticide applicators are required to notifY an 
individual listed on the Maine Pesticide Notification Registry when performing an 
outdoor, nonagricultural pesticide application. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT".!)' to H.P. 181, L.D. 228 
This amendment requires the board to amend its rules to require, instead of the 
commercial applicator, the landowner, lessee or other legal occupant of property who 
initiates a pesticide application to provide notification of the pesticide application. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: -C~~'-=---"'>..Ld",----O-"-"<---,B~/-,,,,t--.,+C/7"~"'--"""~ __ 
(Representative O'BRIEN) 
TOWN: Lincolnville 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/23/11 
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LD228 
LR 790(10) 
An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " 
Sponsor: Rep. O'Brien of Lincolnville 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources associated with rulemaking can be 
absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0790(I0) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0228
House Amendment HA_A_H313 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" 1/" to H.P. 181, L.D. 228, Bill, "An Act To Revise 
Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Directive to the Board of Pesticides Control regarding requests 
for notification of agricultural pesticide applications. 
The Department of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control, referred to in this 
section as "the board," shall amend Rule Chapter 28 to allow an individual listed on the 
Maine Pesticide Notification Registry to request and receive notification of aerial and air-
carrier applications of agricultural pesticides. 
Notwithstanding the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 7, section 610, subsection 6, paragraph B, the amendment to Rule Chapter 
under this section is routine technical rulemaking as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A and must be adopted and in effect no later than January 1, 2012.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, 
Board of Pesticides Control to amend its rules governing the notification of outdoor 
applications of pesticides to allow individuals to request and receive notification of aerial 
and air-carrier applications of agricultural pesticides. 
SPONSORED BY: --I-~-f'-.!.-. f---__ 
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(Representative MCCABE) 
TOWN: Skowhegan 
FISCAL ~OTE KEt..!L ll\[.lJ 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
LD228 
LR 790(04) 
An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "fF 
Sponsor: Rep. McCabe of Skowhegan 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources associated with rulemaking can be 
absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0790(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide Application
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0228
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: EDGECOMB, SHERMAN, CLARK, GIFFORD
Amends: 22 MRSA §1471-Z, 22 MRSA §1471-A

Legislative Document 
No. 228 
H.P. 181 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticide 
Application 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: CLARK of Easton, GIFFORD of Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1471-Z, as amended by PL 2009, c. 584, §2, is repealed. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1471-AA, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 584, §3, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the laws that govern the development and maintenance of a registry 
of the properties of residents, lessees and property owners who request that their 
properties be placed on a registry in order that they receive advance notification of the 
outdoor application of pesticides.  In the absence of such a registry, the current rules of 
the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control 
will govern notification requirements in connection with the application of pesticides.
An Act To Protect Homeowners Concerning Property Liens
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0229
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CASAVANT, SULLIVAN, BEAUDOIN, EBERLE, KAENRATH
Amends: 36 MRSA §943

Legislative Document 
No. 229 
H.P. 182 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Protect Homeowners Concerning Property Liens 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CASAVANT of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, EBERLE of South Portland, KAENRATH of 
South Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §943, 3rd ¶ is amended to read: 
In the event that said If the tax, interest and costs shall be are paid within the period 
of redemption, the municipal treasurer or assignee of record shall prepare and record a 
discharge of the tax lien mortgage in the same manner as is now provided for the 
discharge of real estate mortgages.  The municipal treasurer shall notify the party named 
on the tax lien mortgage within 30 days in a writing signed by the treasurer or bearing the 
treasurer's facsimile signature and left at the holder's last and usual place of abode or sent 
by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the holder's last known address if a 3rd party 
pays any portion of the tax, interest and costs at any time during the foreclosure process 
or during the period of redemption. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the municipal treasurer to notify a delinquent property taxpayer if a 
3rd party pays any portion of the tax, interest and costs during the foreclosure process or 
redemption period.
An Act To Ensure the Integrity of Laws Governing Clean Elections by Amending Provisions Regarding Equipment Repurchase
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0231
Committee Amendment CA_A_H39 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If" to H.P. 184, L.D. 231, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure the Integrity of Laws Governing Clean Elections by Amending Provisions 
Regarding Equipment Repurchase" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 
To Adopt Routine Technical Rules Governing the Maine Clean Election Act and 
Equipment Repurchase' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to 
adopt rules. Resolved: That the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election 
Practices shall adopt rules governing the Maine Clean Election Act so that equipment that 
has been purchased for a candidate's campaign using Maine Clean Election Act funds 
must be sold for at least 75% of the original purchase price if the equipment is sold to the 
candidate or a member of the candidate's immediate family or campaign staff. Rules 
adopted in accordance with this resolve are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the bill and replaces it with a resolve directing the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to adopt routine technical 
rules that require equipment purchased using Maine Clean Election Act funds to be sold 
for at least 75% of the original purchase price if that equipment is sold to the candidate or 
to a member of the candidate's immediate family or campaign staff. Current rules require 
that the item be sold for at least 40% of the purchase price. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03117/11 
haC': 
LD 231 
LR 624(02) 
An Act To Ensure the Integrity of Laws Governing Clean Elections by Amending Provisions 
Regarding Equipment Repurchase 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
.'iscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~" 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Requiring that property or equipment which was originally purchased using Maine Clean Election Act Funds and 
subsequently sold to a family or staff member must be purchased by that family or staff member at 75% or more of th,-
original purchase price could result in a minor increase in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue not requiring any 
change to the budget. 
Additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices associated with rulemaking can be 
absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0624(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Independent Practice Dental Hygienists To Work within Their Scope of Practice
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0230
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SIROCKI, ESPLING, O'CONNOR, OLSEN, SANBORN, SANDERSON, STUCKEY, WINTLE
Amends: 32 MRSA §1094-Q

Legislative Document 
No. 230 
H.P. 183 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Allow Independent Practice Dental Hygienists To Work 
within Their Scope of Practice 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, O'CONNOR of Berwick, 
OLSEN of Phippsburg, SANBORN of Gorham, SANDERSON of Chelsea, STUCKEY of 
Portland, WINTLE of Garland. 
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 expands the functions of independent practice dental 
hygienists and it is important that the legislation take effect as soon as possible due to 
Maine's economy and the need for dental care; 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.  32 MRSA §1094-Q, sub-§1, ¶N, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 620, Pt. B, 
§1, is amended to read: 
N.  Place temporary restorations in compliance with the protocol adopted by the 
board; and 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §1094-Q, sub-§1, ¶O, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 620, Pt. B, 
§1, is amended to read: 
O.  Apply topical antimicrobials, excluding antibiotics, including fluoride, for the 
purposes of bacterial reduction, caries control and desensitization in the oral cavity. 
The independent practice dental hygienist shall follow current manufacturer's 
instructions in the use of these medicaments.; and 
Sec. 3.  32 MRSA §1094-Q, sub-§1, ¶P is enacted to read: 
P.  Perform x-rays within the scope of that person's practice. 
An independent practice dental hygienist may own x-ray equipment within that 
person's scope of practice. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands the permitted functions of an independent practice dental hygienist 
by allowing an independent practice dental hygienist to perform x-rays and to own x-ray 
equipment.
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Commercial Horticulturists
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0234
Committee Amendment CA_A_H153 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/1 " to H.P. 187, L.D. 234, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Commercial Horticulturists" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/22111 
frac.. 
LD234 
LR 633(02) 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Commercial Horticulturists 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~,, 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$124,688 
$166,250 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$166,250 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($124,688) 
($6,563) 
($166,250) 
($8,750) 
($166,250) 
($8,750) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$166,250 
($166,250) 
($8,750) 
Providing a sales tax exemption for products used in commercial agricultural production will reduce General Fund 
revenue by $166,250 annually and will reduce revenue sharing. 
LR0633(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure the Integrity of Laws Governing Clean Elections by Amending Provisions Regarding Equipment Repurchase
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0231
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: WILLETTE, MASON, AYOTTE, CLARK, CRAFTS, EDGECOMB, HARMON, HARVELL, LONG, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document 
No. 231 
H.P. 184 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Ensure the Integrity of Laws Governing Clean Elections 
by Amending Provisions Regarding Equipment Repurchase 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, CLARK of Easton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, EDGECOMB 
of Caribou, HARMON of Palermo, HARVELL of Farmington, LONG of Sherman, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§15 is enacted to read: 
15.  Disposition of property or equipment.  If a candidate sells property or 
equipment that has been purchased for the candidate's campaign using Maine Clean 
Election Act funds to the candidate or a member of the candidate's immediate family or 
campaign staff, the property or equipment must be sold for at least 75% of the original 
purchase price. 
SUMMARY 
Under rules adopted by the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election 
Practices, a candidate who receives Maine Clean Election Act funds and sells property 
purchased using those funds to the candidate or a family member or staff member must 
receive at least 40% of the original purchase price for that property.  Property that is sold 
to someone other than the candidate or a family member or staff member must be sold at 
fair market value. 
This bill specifies that the amount received from the candidate or a family member or 
staff member for the purchase of such property must be at least 75% of the original 
purchase price.
An Act To Establish the State Board of Education as the Appointing Authority for the Commissioner of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0233
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CLARK, SAVIELLO, GIFFORD
Amends: 20-A MRSA §251, 20-A MRSA §401-A, 20-A MRSA §405

Legislative Document 
No. 233 
H.P. 186 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Establish the State Board of Education as the Appointing 
Authority for the Commissioner of Education 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representative: GIFFORD of Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §251, sub-§1, as repealed and replaced by PL 1983, c. 123, 
is amended to read: 
1.  Appointment.  The commissioner shall be is appointed by the Governor state 
board, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over education matters and to confirmation by the Legislature. 
A.    The Governor shall include the chairman of the State Board of Education in the 
selection process and shall ensure that the state board has an opportunity to meet and 
interview the candidate or candidates. 
B.    Within 10 days of meeting with the candidate or candidates, the state board shall 
deliver to the Governor its written appraisal of the strengths and weaknesses of the 
candidate or candidates. 
C.    The Governor shall consider the appraisal of the state board prior to  posting the 
nomination of a candidate. 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §251, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 8, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Term.  The commissioner shall serve serves at the pleasure of the Governor state 
board. 
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §401-A, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §47, 
is amended to read: 
2.  Appointing and advising commissioner.  Advising Appointing and advising the 
commissioner in the administration of all the mandated responsibilities of that position; 
and 
Sec. 4.  20-A MRSA §405, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 8, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Appointing and advisory role.  The state board shall appoint and advise the 
commissioner concerning matters contained in this Title. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the authority for appointing the Commissioner of Education from 
the Governor to the State Board of Education.