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An Act Regarding Agencies Contracted by the Department of Health and Human Services To Provide Regulatory Oversight and Billing Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0353
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANBORN, BRANNIGAN, EVES, ROTUNDO, STUCKEY, TREAT, BARTLETT, CRAVEN
Amends: 22 MRSA §42

Legislative Document 
No. 353 
H.P. 279 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
An Act Regarding Agencies Contracted by the Department of 
Health and Human Services To Provide Regulatory Oversight and 
Billing Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SANBORN of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland and 
Representatives: EVES of North Berwick, MacDONALD of Boothbay, ROTUNDO of 
Lewiston, STUCKEY of Portland, TREAT of Hallowell, Senators: BARTLETT of 
Cumberland, CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §42, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10.  Requirements for contracts for regulatory oversight and billing services.  
The department shall adopt rules regarding contracts for regulatory oversight and billing 
services for service providers.  The rules must require that, prior to signing the contract 
and once per year after the date of signing, the department shall determine that the 
contractor has obtained financial securitization by insurance coverage or performance 
bond that meets or exceeds all of the anticipated financial obligations of the contractor, 
including all of the contractor’s obligations to all service providers for which the 
contractor will provide or is providing regulatory oversight or billing services and 
payment in full of all obligations of the contractor to all service providers if the contractor 
ceases doing business.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical 
rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt rules 
regarding contracts for regulatory oversight and billing services for service providers to 
require proof that the contractor has obtained financial securitization for all financial 
obligations, even if the contractor ceases doing business.
An Act To Apply the Federal Truth in Lending Act in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0355
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FLOOD, RICHARDSON
Amends: 9-A MRSA §9, 9-A MRSA §10

Legislative Document 
No. 355 
H.P. 281 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
An Act To Apply the Federal Truth in Lending Act in Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Representative: RICHARDSON of Warren. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  9-A MRSA §9-311-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §8 and 
affected by §10, is amended to read: 
§9-311-A.  Real estate settlement procedures 
A creditor and its loan officers shall comply with the provisions of the federal Real 
Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974, 12 United States Code, Section 2601 et seq. 
and its implementing regulation, Regulation X, 24 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 
3500 et seq. and the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act, 15 United States Code, 
Section 1601 et seq. and its implementing regulation, Regulation Z, 12 Code of Federal 
Regulations, Part 226. 
Sec. 2.  9-A MRSA §10-307, as amended by PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §9 and 
affected by §10, is further amended to read: 
§10-307.  Real estate settlement procedures 
A loan broker and its loan officers shall comply with the provisions of 12 United 
States Code, Section 2601 et seq., the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 
1974 and its implementing regulation, Regulation X, 24 Code of Federal Regulations, 
Section 3500 et seq. and the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act, 15 United States 
Code, Section 1601 et seq. and its implementing regulation, Regulation Z, 12 Code of 
Federal Regulations, Part 226. 
SUMMARY 
This bill ensures that, if Maine’s exemption under the federal Truth in Lending Act is 
revoked, Maine law will continue to require that mortgage lenders regulated by the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Consumer Credit 
Protection comply with the federal Truth in Lending Act. The bill requires creditors and 
loan brokers to comply with the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act and its 
implementing regulation pursuant to the federal Truth in Lending Act, Regulation Z.
An Act To Exempt from the Income Tax Military Death Payments and Employment-based Retirement Income of Persons Who Are 65 Years of Age or Older
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0358
Committee Amendment CA_A_H136 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /J" to H.P. 284, L.D. 358, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt from the Income Tax Military Death Payments and Employment-based 
Retirement Income of Persons Who Are 65 Years of Age or Older" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Exempt from the Income Tax Military Survivors Annuity Payments' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 2 to 32 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph GG in the last line (page 1, line 42 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: 
"~" the following: 'and' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 4 and 5 (page 2, lines 1 to 22 in L.D.) 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 4. 36 MRSA §5122, suh-§2, ~H 
is enacted to read: 
HH. To the extent included in federal adjusted gross income, annuity payments made 
to the survivor of a deceased member of the military as the result of service in active 
or reserve components of the United States Army, Nayy, Air Force, Marines or Coast 
Guard under a survivor benefit plan or reserve component survivor benefit plan 
pursuant to 10 United States Code, Chapter 73.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
The amendment changes the income tax exemption for military death payments from 
death gratuities, which are already tax exempt, to exempting certain annuity payments 
that are currently taxed. It also removes provisions that provide an income tax exemption 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
"to H.P. 284, L.D. 358 
to persons who are 65 years of age or older for retirement income from an employment-
based retirement plan and maintains the current limited retirement benefit exemption. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 04/24111 
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.LD 358 
LR 1189(02) 
An Act To Exempt from the Income Tax Military Death Payments and Employment-based Retirement 
Income of Persons Who Are 65 Years of Age or Older 
'is cal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Exempting from income taxation certain annuity payments made under a survivor benefit plan or reserve component 
survivor benefit plan pursuant to 10 United States Code, Chapter 73 will result in minor revenue reductions to the 
General Fund and minor reductions in revenue sharing. Any costs associated with administering this exemption can 
be absorbed by Maine Revenue Services within existing budgeted resources. 
LRlI89(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Wastewater and Drinking Water Revolving Loan Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0359
Committee Amendment CA_A_H957 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 285, L.D. 359, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Wastewater and Drinking Water Revolving 
Loan Funds" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "$15,500,000" and inserting the following: '$7,925,000' 
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. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
Provides funds in the amount of $3,590,000 over 2 years for the revolving loan fund 
for drinking water systems, which will make the State eligible to secure federal 
grants. 
Total 
$3,590,000 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
Provides funds in the amount of $4,335,000 over 2 years for the revolving loan fund 
for wastewater treatment facilities, which will make the State eligible to secure 
federal grants. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT·A" to H.P. 285, L.D. 359 
Total 
$4,335,000 
Amend the bill in section 9 by striking out all of the question (page 2, lines 24 to 26 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
I "Do you favor a $7,925,000 bond issue to be expended over 2 years for 
revolving loan funds for drinking water systems and for wastewater 
treatment facilities, which will make the State eligible to secure 
$39,625,000 in federal grants?" I 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces by $7,575,000 the funds provided by the bond issue, which 
will be used to fund revolving loan funds for drinking water systems and wastewater 
facilities and to make the State eligible to secure federal grants. 
FISCAL .\OTE REQlJ1RED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/03112 frac:.. 
LD359 
LR 1188(02) 
An Act To Authorize ~ General Fund Bond Issue for Wastewater and Drinking Water Revolving Loan 
Funds 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A'' {H -g 5 7 ') 
. 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Bond Issues 
General Fund - Non-Taxable 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Term (years) 
Principal 
$7,925,000 
Rate (%) 
4.5% 
Interest 
$1,961,438 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlYear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-12 
General 
Bond Issue 
Standard 
Total Cost 
$9,886,438 
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. 
LRl188(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Repeal the Maine Certificate of Need Act of 2002
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0360
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H673 (House)

LD360 
LR 290(07) 
An Act To Repeal the Maine Certificate of Need Act of 2002 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,6, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. O'Connor of Berwick 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
($62,911) 
FY 2012-13 
$452,050 
$452,050 
$783,143 
($107,089) 
($295,725) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$734,439 
$734,439 
$1,272,361 
($219,214) 
($421,781) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$570,718 
$570,718 
$988,728 
($224,428) 
($423,433) 
The fiscal impact shown above is the incremental impact from this amendment compared to Committee Amendment 
A. This amendment's full repeal of certificate of need requirements effective 12/3112012 is assumed to increase costs 
above amounts assumed in Committee Amendment A in 2012-13 and in future years. As amended, the bill provides 
an appropriation of$191,741 in 2011-12 and of $1,072,507 in 2012-13 to the Nursing Facilities program for 
increased MaineCare nursing facility and residential care facility costs as a result of Committee Amendment A 
changes and for repealing all certificate of need requirements effective December 31,2012. Also deallocates funds 
from the elimination of2 Senior Health Care Financial Analyst positions no longer needed as a result of repeal of 
certificate of need requirements effective December 31, 2012. Also assumes a reduction in revenue from certificate of 
need application fees. The potential for increased costs that may result from the repeal of certificate of need 
requirements for hospital and other health care services cannot be determined at this time. 
LR0290(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Evaluate the Energy Use of the State House
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0361
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: THIBODEAU, FITTS, HERBIG, LUCHINI, MALONEY, BARTLETT, COURTNEY, HOBBINS, RECTOR

Legislative Document 
No. 361 
H.P. 287 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
Resolve, To Evaluate the Energy Use of the State House 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: FITTS of Pittsfield, HERBIG of Belfast, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, MALONEY 
of Augusta, Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, COURTNEY of York, HOBBINS of York, 
RECTOR of Knox. 
Sec. 1.  Energy audit of State House.  Resolved:  That the Efficiency Maine 
Trust, established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 10103, shall conduct 
an energy audit of the State House.  The Efficiency Maine Trust shall report its findings, 
including, but not limited to, recommendations regarding ways to save energy and reduce 
the use of oil in the short term such as the use of energy-efficient lighting and minimizing 
heat loss and in the long term such as the use of geothermal or wind energy, to the 
Legislative Council no later than December 7, 2011.  The Efficiency Maine Trust shall 
provide funding for this energy audit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Efficiency Maine Trust to conduct an energy audit of the State 
House.  The Efficiency Maine Trust is required to report its findings, including, but not 
limited to, recommendations regarding ways to save energy and reduce the use of oil in 
the short term such as the use of energy-efficient lighting and minimizing heat loss and in 
the long term such as the use of geothermal or wind energy, to the Legislative Council no 
later than December 7, 2011.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Conservation To Acquire an Easement To Provide Access to the Dead River
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0362
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: McCABE, BLACK, FOSTER, SCHNEIDER

Legislative Document 
No. 362 
H.P. 288 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Conservation To Acquire an 
Easement To Provide Access to the Dead River 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, FOSTER of Augusta, Senator: 
SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Sec. 1.  Acquisition of easement for access to Dead River.  Resolved:  That 
the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands shall acquire a public 
right-of-way approximately 16 miles in length along the Lower Enchanted Road, from 
Route 201 in West Forks Plantation westward to and including an area commonly used 
for vehicle parking, trip staging and watercraft access to the Dead River near its 
confluence with Spencer Stream. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands to 
acquire a public right-of-way approximately 16 miles in length along the Lower 
Enchanted Road, from Route 201 in West Forks Plantation westward to and including an 
area commonly used for vehicle parking, trip staging and watercraft access to the Dead 
River near its confluence with Spencer Stream.
An Act Pertaining to Railroad Crossing Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0365
Committee Amendment CA_A_H43 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to H.P. 291, L.D. 365, Bill, "An Act 
Pertaining to Railroad Crossing Fees" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page I - 125LR0987(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/18111 
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Revenue 
LD365 
LR 987(02) 
An Act Pertaining to Railroad Crossing Fees 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''If'' 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
State Transit, Aviation and Rail 
Transportation Fund 
($20,000) 
($20,000) 
($20,000) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
($20,000) 
Prohibiting railroads from charging a fee for railroad crossings would result in a loss of revenue to the Department of 
Transportation of$20,000 beginning in fiscal year 2011-12. 
LR0987(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Facilitate Local Food Production
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0363
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: TILTON, SHERMAN, EDGECOMB, PARKER, RAYE
Amends: 32 MRSA §1870-A

Legislative Document 
No. 363 
H.P. 289 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
An Act To Facilitate Local Food Production 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TILTON of Harrington. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: EDGECOMB of Caribou, PARKER of Veazie, Senator: President RAYE of 
Washington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1870-A is enacted to read: 
§1870-A.  Exception for beverage containers used by an agricultural producer 
This chapter does not apply to beverage containers that contain a beverage made by 
an agricultural producer and sold by that agricultural producer to a consumer, dealer or 
distributor.  For the purposes of this section, "agricultural producer" means a person who 
grows fruits or vegetables in this State and uses those fruits or vegetables as the primary 
ingredient or ingredients in the making of a beverage. 
Sec. 2.  Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to review 
regulation of food production.  The Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources shall review state laws and rules pertaining to the production and processing of 
food and beverages in the State for sale in the State.  The department shall develop 
recommendations to reduce the regulatory burden on small-scale agricultural producers 
and small-scale food processors. The department shall define "small-scale agricultural 
producers" and "small-scale food processors" or other terms appropriate for clarifying to 
whom the exemptions and less burdensome standards would apply. The department shall 
report its findings and recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry no later than December 7, 2011. The department concurrently 
shall submit legislation necessary to implement its recommendations to the Second 
Regular Session of the 125th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts fruit and vegetable growers who process and bottle beverages for 
sale in this State from the laws requiring collection of a deposit on beverage containers. It 
also directs the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to review all state 
laws and rules pertaining to the production and processing of food and beverages in this 
State for sale in this State and to develop recommendations to exempt small-scale 
agricultural producers and food processors from certain laws and rules and reduce the 
regulatory burdens on those producers and processors.  The department is directed to 
submit legislation to implement its recommendations to the Second Regular Session of 
the 125th Legislature.
An Act Pertaining to Railroad Crossing Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0365
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CLARK
Amends: 23 MRSA §7229-A

Legislative Document 
No. 365 
H.P. 291 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
An Act Pertaining to Railroad Crossing Fees 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §7229-A is enacted to read: 
§7229-A.  Private crossings; certain costs prohibited 
A railroad may not require a person who owns or has a right of way over a private 
way that is crossed by a railroad crossing to pay a fee or maintain insurance in exchange 
for the right to pass over the railroad crossing. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a railroad from charging a fee from or requiring insurance of a 
person who owns or has a right of way to pass over a railroad crossing.
Resolve, Directing Updated Review and Evaluation of Maine's Mental Health Parity Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0364
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: DION, GERZOFSKY

Legislative Document 
No. 364 
H.P. 290 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
Resolve, Directing Updated Review and Evaluation of Maine's 
Mental Health Parity Law 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DION of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, previous evaluations of the State's mental health parity law have shown 
the potential of the law to reduce annual administrative costs, debt and charity costs in the 
State's health care system; and 
Whereas, an updated review of the mental health parity law is required before the 
end of the current session of the Legislature to provide the information necessary to 
evaluate whether the law should be retained; 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.  Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of 
Insurance to review mental health parity law.  Resolved:  That the Department 
of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance shall conduct an updated 
review and evaluation of the mental health parity law as enacted by Public Law 2003, 
chapter 20, Part VV pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 24-A, section 2752, 
subsection 3.  The Bureau of Insurance shall prepare a report of its review and evaluation 
and shall hold a public hearing on the report.  The Bureau of Insurance shall submit the 
report to the Governor and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over health and human services matters by June 1, 2011. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau 
of Insurance to review and evaluate the mental health parity law in the same manner as is 
required for a proposal for a mandated health benefit.
An Act Regarding the Sale of Raw Milk
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0366
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: KUMIEGA, BERRY, MALABY, NEWENDYKE, O'BRIEN, PILON, PATRICK
Amends: 7 MRSA §2955

Legislative Document 
No. 366 
H.P. 292 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
An Act Regarding the Sale of Raw Milk 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, MALABY of Hancock, McCABE 
of Skowhegan, NEWENDYKE of Litchfield, O'BRIEN of Lincolnville, PILON of Saco, 
Senator: PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §2955, first ¶, as amended by PL 1975, c. 517, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
No A dealer shall may not buy milk from producers or others for sale or shall 
process, distribute, sell or offer to sell milk in any market in the State designated by the 
commission unless duly licensed by the commission.  No A license shall be is not 
required of any person who produces or and sells milk for consumption only on the 
premises of the producer or and seller.  Each person, before engaging in the business of a 
dealer in any market designated by the commission, shall make application to the 
commission for a license, which the commission is authorized to grant.  No A retailer 
shall may not sell or offer to sell milk in any market in the State which he milk that the 
retailer has purchased in Maine from an unlicensed dealer.  For purposes of this section, 
"premises" includes a motor vehicle and portable farm stand owned by a producer if sales 
on these premises are made by that producer or an employee of that producer. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that a license is not required of any person who produces and sells 
milk only on the premises of the producer and seller.  It defines "premises" to include a 
motor vehicle and portable farm stand owned by a producer if sales on these premises are 
made by that producer or an employee of that producer.
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Noncommercial Foreign Vessels
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0367
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CEBRA, COLLINS
Amends: 38 MRSA §87-A

Legislative Document 
No. 367 
H.P. 293 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Noncommercial Foreign 
Vessels 
Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §87-A, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 1999, c. 355, §7, is 
further amended to read: 
D.    The vessel on regularly scheduled ferry operations between Bar Harbor, Maine 
and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, provided that the master of such vessel has completed an 
appropriate number of trips, as established by commission rules and has met any 
appropriate federal requirements.; 
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §87-A, sub-§1, ¶E, as amended by PL 1999, c. 355, §7, is 
further amended to read: 
E.    All military ships navigating the Kennebec River to and from the Bath Iron 
Works Corporation for the purpose of accomplishing overhaul, repair, post 
shakedown availability and sea trials.; and 
Sec. 3.  38 MRSA §87-A, sub-§1, ¶F is enacted to read: 
F.  Noncommercial foreign vessels with overall length of under 200 feet. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts noncommercial foreign vessels of under 200 feet from the 
requirement that a pilot licensed in this State be on board.
An Act To Require Full Disclosure by Insurance Carriers Using Credit Ratings
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0368
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BEAUDOIN, BRANNIGAN, BEAULIEU, BRIGGS, BURNS, CASAVANT, CLARK, DRISCOLL, GOODE, HOGAN
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2169-B

Legislative Document 
No. 368 
H.P. 294 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
An Act To Require Full Disclosure by Insurance Carriers Using 
Credit Ratings 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAUDOIN of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, BRIGGS of Mexico, BURNS of Whiting, 
CASAVANT of Biddeford, CLARK of Millinocket, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, GOODE of 
Bangor, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2169-B, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A.  Notice of effect of credit information.  An insurer that obtains credit 
information on a consumer shall provide the consumer with notice of the consumer’s 
credit score and identify the impact of that score on rates and coverage as part of the 
policy issued to the consumer. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an insurer that obtains credit information on a consumer to provide 
the consumer with notice of the consumer's credit score and identify the impact of that 
score on rates and coverage as part of the policy issued to the consumer.
An Act To Reduce Deer Predation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0372
Committee Amendment CA_C-SA_A_S609 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "c" to H.P. 298, 
L.D. 372, Bill, "An Act To Reduce Deer Predation" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 
Initiative: Appropriates ongoing funds to control predation of deer on private and public 
lands. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$100,000 
$100,000 
This amendment provides an ongoing General Fund appropriation of $100,000 
beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 to control predation of deer on private and public lands. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
(Senator ROSEN, R.) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/16/12 ;tva-c:. 
LD372 
LR 1370(09) 
An Act To Reduce Deer Predation 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A" to Committee Amendment "C" S ... 60ct 
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment revises the bill to provide for an ongoing General Fund appropriation as opposed to a 5-year 
appropriation included in Committee Amendment "C". The incremental impact is an increase in General Fund 
appropriation of $1 00,000 beginning in fiscal year 2017-18. 
LR1370(09) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
An Act To Reduce Deer Predation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0372
Committee Amendment CA_C_H769 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" [" to H.P. 298, L.D. 372, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce Deer Predation" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 
Initiative: Appropriates funds to control predation of deer on private and public lands for 
a 5-year period beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 and ending in fiscal year 2016-17. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$100,000 
$100,000 
This amendment provides a General Fund appropriation of $100,000 each year in 
fiscal years 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 to control predation of 
deer on private and public lands. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/08112 Mac.. 
LD372 
LR 1370(07) 
An Act To Reduce Deer Predation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment f." C H -7&0 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
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 
$0 
$100,000 
$0 
$100,000 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$iOO,OOO 
$100,000 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$100,000 
$100,000 
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for a 5-year period 
beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 and ending in fiscal year 2016-17 to control predation of deer on private and public 
lands. 
LR1370(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Authorize the Sale of Surplus Property to Nonprofit Animal Shelters
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0369
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: HARVELL, TRAHAN, BENNETT, COTTA, KNAPP, MORISSETTE, PARRY, PLUMMER, SANDERSON
Amends: 5 MRSA §1828

Legislative Document 
No. 369 
H.P. 295 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
An Act To Authorize the Sale of Surplus Property to Nonprofit 
Animal Shelters 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
Representatives: BENNETT of Kennebunk, COTTA of China, KNAPP of Gorham, McKANE 
of Newcastle, MORISSETTE of Winslow, PARRY of Arundel, PLUMMER of Windham, 
SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1828, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 386, Pt. H, §10, is 
amended to read: 
B.  "Qualifying nonprofit organization" means: 
(1)  A public or private nonprofit entity that owns or operates a project or facility 
for the homeless; 
(2)  A nonprofit organization that has been determined to be exempt from 
taxation under the United States Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c) and that 
provides services to persons with physical or mental handicaps as defined in 
section 4553, subsection 7-A; or 
(3)  A nonprofit organization that has been determined to be exempt from 
taxation under the United States Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c) and that 
contracts with the Department of Health and Human Services to provide vehicles 
to low-income families to assist them in participating in work, education or 
training.; or 
(4)  A nonprofit organization that has been determined to be exempt from 
taxation under the United States Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c) and that 
houses animals and operates for the purpose of providing stray, abandoned, 
abused or owner-surrendered animals with sanctuary or finding the animals 
temporary or permanent adoptive homes. 
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §1828, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 386, Pt. H, §10, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Surplus property. Pursuant to this chapter and rules adopted under section 1813, 
the Department of Administrative and Financial Services through the Bureau of General 
Services shall allow private sales of surplus property to: 
A.  Nonprofit organizations that contract with the Department of Health and Human 
Services to provide affordable vehicles to low-income families to assist them in 
participating in work, education or training; 
B.  Homeless shelter sponsors; and 
C.  Educational institutions.; and 
D.  Nonprofit organizations that house animals and operate for the purpose of 
providing stray, abandoned, abused or owner-surrendered animals with sanctuary or 
finding the animals temporary or permanent adoptive homes. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows nonprofit animal shelters to be considered qualifying nonprofit 
organizations for purposes of purchasing surplus property from the State.
An Act To Reduce Deer Predation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0372
Committee Amendment CA_A_H311 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Pr" to H.P. 298, L.D. 372, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce Deer Predation" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04119/11 
frac:.. 
LD372 
LR 1370(02) 
An Act To Reduce Deer Predation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
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 
$100,000 
$100,000 
$100,000 
$100,000 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$100,000 
$100,000 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$100,000 
$100,000 
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife beginning in fiscal 
year 2011-12 to control predation of deer on private and public lands. 
LR1370(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce Deer Predation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0372
Committee Amendment CA_B_H692 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,]" to H.P. 298, L.D. 372, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce Deer Predation" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 
Initiative: Appropriates funds to control predation of deer on private and public lands for 
, 18 
a 5-year period beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 and ending in fiscal year 2016-17. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$100,000 
$100,000 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, provides a General Fund appropriation of $100,000 each 
year in fiscal years 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 to control predation 
of deer on private and public lands. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01127112 .Mac 
LD372 
LR 1370(05) 
An Act To Reduce Deer Predation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'B" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
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 
$0 
$100,000 
$0 
$100,000 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$100,000 
$100,000 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$100,000 
$100,000 
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for a 5-year period 
beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 and ending in fiscal year 2016-17 to control predation of deer on private and public 
lands. 
LR1370(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Control Costs to the Lobster Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0371
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: TILTON, SULLIVAN, BURNS, PARRY, LANGLEY, RAYE, TRAHAN
Amends: 12 MRSA §6431-B

Legislative Document 
No. 371 
H.P. 297 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
An Act To Control Costs to the Lobster Industry 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TILTON of Harrington. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, PARRY of Arundel, Senators: LANGLEY of Hancock, 
President RAYE of Washington, TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6431-B, as amended by PL 2007, c. 201, §13, is further 
amended to read: 
§6431-B.  Tag system 
 The commissioner shall establish by rule a lobster trap tag system under which 
lobster and crab fishing license holders and nonresident lobster and crab landing permit 
holders must purchase tags for the purpose of identifying and tracking traps.  The rules 
must contain provisions for replacing lost tags.  The commissioner may impose a per-tag 
fee to cover the cost of trap tags, the costs of administering and enforcing a lobster trap 
tag system, the costs of management of the lobster fishery and the costs associated with 
lobster management policy councils and referenda pursuant to section 6447.  Trap tag 
fees must be deposited in the Lobster Management Fund established under section 
6431-C, and a separate accounting of trap tag fees must be presented to and approved by 
the Lobster Advisory Council. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits how the Commissioner of Marine Resources may spend trap tag fees.  
The bill requires the commissioner to provide a separate accounting of trap tag fees to the 
Lobster Advisory Council.
An Act To Modify Vehicle Inspection Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0370
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MOULTON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1751

Legislative Document 
No. 370 
H.P. 296 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
An Act To Modify Vehicle Inspection Fees 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MOULTON of York.  (BY REQUEST) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1751, sub-§3-A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 234, §2, is 
amended to read: 
3-A.  Inspection fees.  An inspection station may charge the following fees: 
A.    For inspections performed under subsection 2, the fee may not be more than 
$12.50 $16.50; 
B.    For inspections of pre-1996 model vehicles performed under subsection 2-A, the 
fee may not be more than $15.50 $18.50; and 
C.    For inspections of 1996 and subsequent model vehicles performed under 
subsection 2-A, the fee may not be more than $18.50 $21.50. 
The inspection fee is payable whether the vehicle passes inspection or not. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the maximum amount charged for vehicle inspections by $4 and  
increases the maximum fees for enhanced inspections that are applicable to Cumberland 
County by $3.
An Act To Reduce Deer Predation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0372
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON, THERIAULT

Legislative Document 
No. 372 
H.P. 298 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
An Act To Reduce Deer Predation 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representative: THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 
Initiative: Appropriates funds to control predation of deer on private and public lands. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a General Fund appropriation of $100,000 for fiscal years 2011-12 
and 2012-13 to control predation of deer on private and public lands. 
GENERAL FUND 
2011-12
2012-13
All Other 
$100,000
$100,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$100,000
$100,000
An Act To Provide for Equal Rights of Appeal for the State and Defendants Concerning Post-judgment DNA Analysis
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0373
Committee Amendment CA_A_H269 (House)
Amends: 15 MRSA §2138

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 299, L.D. 373, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide for Equal Rights of Appeal for the State and Defendants Concerning Post-
judgment DNA Analysis" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 15 MRS A §2138, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 469, §1, is amended 
to read: 
6. Appeal from court decision to grant or deny motion to order DNA analysis. 
An aggrieved person may not appeal as a matter of right from the denial of a motion to 
order DNA analysis. The time, manner and specific conditions for taking that appeal to 
the Supreme Judicial Court, sitting as the Law Court, are as the Supreme Judicial Court 
provides by rule. The State may not appeal as a matter of right from a court order to 
grant a motion to order DNA analysis. The time, manner and specific conditions for 
taking that appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court, sitting as the Law Court, are as the 
Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule. 
Sec. 2. 15 MRSA §2138, sub-§l1, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 469, §1, is amended 
to read: 
11. Appeal from a court decision to grant or deny a motion for new trial. An 
aggrieved person may not appeal from the denial of a nevI trial as a matter of right. The 
time, manner and specific conditions for taking that appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court, 
sitting as the LEn.." Court, are as the Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule. The State or 
an aggrieved person may appeal as a matter of right from a court decision to grant or 
deny the person a new trial to the Supreme Judicial Court, sitting as the Law Court. The 
time, manner and specific conditions for taking that appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court, 
sitting as the Law Court, are as the Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 299, L.D. 373 
This amendment adds a new section to provide a discretionary appeal opportunity for 
the State when the court grants a motion to order DNA analysis. Currently, the State has 
no right to appeal that decision. 
This amendment replaces the language in the bill to clarify that both the State and an 
aggrieved person have an appeal as a matter of right from a court decision to grant or 
deny a new trial based on the DNA analysis results. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide for Equal Rights of Appeal for the State and Defendants Concerning Post-judgment DNA Analysis
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0373
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON, THERIAULT
Amends: 15 MRSA §2138

Legislative Document 
No. 373 
H.P. 299 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
An Act To Provide for Equal Rights of Appeal for the State and 
Defendants Concerning Post-judgment DNA Analysis 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representative: THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §2138, sub-§11, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 469, §1, is amended 
to read: 
11.  Appeal from a court decision to grant or deny a motion for new trial.  An 
aggrieved person may not appeal from the denial of a new trial as a matter of right.  The 
time, manner and specific conditions for taking that appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court, 
sitting as the Law Court, are as the Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule.  The State or 
the defendant may appeal as a matter of right from a court decision to grant or deny the 
person defendant a new trial to the Supreme Judicial Court, sitting as the Law Court.  The 
time, manner and specific conditions for taking that appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court, 
sitting as the Law Court, are as the Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the defendant as well as the State to appeal a court decision to grant 
or deny the defendant a new trial pursuant to a post-judgment conviction motion for DNA 
analysis.
An Act To Change the Method of Calculation of Child Support
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0374
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON
Amends: 19-A MRSA §2001

Legislative Document 
No. 374 
H.P. 300 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
An Act To Change the Method of Calculation of Child Support 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §2001, sub-§5, ¶H is enacted to read: 
H.  Gross income does not include payments withheld from an obligor's earnings or 
paid as a result of self-employment under the United States Social Security Act for 
social security or Medicare taxes. 
SUMMARY 
This bill excludes from gross income for the purpose of calculating child support 
amounts withheld or paid for social security or Medicare taxes.