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An Act Designating March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0020
Committee Amendment CA_A_H29 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,;q "to H.P. 12, L.D. 20, Bill, "An Act Designating 
March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Fiftieth anniversary prugram. The Depal1mem of Defense, Veterans 
and Emergency Management shall work with the Governor's office and the United States 
Department of Defense to develop a program to commemorate the contribution of Maine 
veterans in the Vietnam War in conjunction with the 10-year program being developed by 
the Federal Government to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Depal1ment of Defense, Veterans and Emergency 
Management to work with the Governor's office and the United States Depal111lent of 
Defense to develop a program to commemorate the contribution of Maine veterans in the 
Vietnam War in conjunction with the 10-year federal program being developed to 
recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. 
FISCAL 1\OTE REQU1RED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/28111 
Mac.-
LD20 
LR 36(02) 
An Act Designating March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'vi' 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs to the Governor's Office and the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management 
can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR0036(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Meals Provided at Retirement Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0021
Committee Amendment CA_A_H166 (House)

LD21 
LR 46(02) 
An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Meals Provided at Retirement Facilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Other Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
$1,299,600 
($1,299,600) 
($68,400) 
$0 
FY 2012-13 
$476,444 
($476,444) 
($28,325) 
($61,731) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$531,689 
($531,689) 
($29,175) 
($22,631) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$545,695 
($545,695) 
($30,050) 
($25,255) 
Exempting meals provided to residents of full-service retirement facilities from sales tax and applying the exemption 
retroactively to transactions for which an assessment was not made before January 1,2010 will reduce General Fund 
revenues and reduce revenue sharing starting in fiscal year 2011-12 and will reduce revenue to the Tourism Marketing 
Fund starting in fiscal year 2012-13. 
LR0046(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Meals Provided at Retirement Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0021
Senate Amendment SA_A_S80 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 13, L.D. 21, Bill, "An Act To Exempt from 
the Sales Tax Meals Provided at Retirement Facilities" 
Amend the bill in section 4 in paragraph G in the first line (page 1, line 15 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "when" the following: 'participation in the meal program is a 
condition of occupancy or' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in paragraph G in the 2nd line (page 1, line 16 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "included in" the following: 'or paid with' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the sales tax exemption in the bill applies only when 
participation in the meal program is a condition of occupancy of the retirement facility or 
the meal program is paid for 
part of a co prehensive fee. 
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(Senator TRAHAN) 
COUNTY: Lincoln 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Designating March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0020
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BRIGGS, PATRICK, CLARK, DION, FITTS, TUTTLE, JACKSON, PLOWMAN, SAVIELLO
Amends: 1 MRSA §150-F

Legislative Document 
No. 20 
H.P. 12 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
An Act Designating March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BRIGGS of Mexico. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick, DION of 
Portland, FITTS of Pittsfield, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, 
PLOWMAN of Penobscot, SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, it is important that this legislation take effect prior to March 29th, which 
is designated as Vietnam Veterans Day by this legislation; 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.  1 MRSA §150-F is enacted to read: 
§150-F.  Vietnam Veterans Day 
In recognition of the service and sacrifice of those veterans of the United States 
Armed Forces who served during the Vietnam War, the State designates March 29th of 
each year as Vietnam Veterans Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation 
urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate celebration and 
activity. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill designates March 29th of each year as Vietnam Veterans Day, in 
commemoration of the date in 1973 when the last United States troops were withdrawn 
from the war zone.
An Act To Improve the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0022
Committee Amendment CA_A_H217 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 14, L.D. 22, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 04/27111 *ac 
LD22 
LR 23(02) 
An Act To Improve the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 14" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$0 
$53,200 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$32,300 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$12,350 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
($53,200) 
($2,800) 
($32,300) 
($1,700) 
($12,350) 
($650) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Expanding the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit will reduce income tax revenues beginning in fiscal year 2013. Any 
additional costs associated with administrating the credits can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
Additional costs to the Finance Authority of Maine associated with rulemaking can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0023(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Meals Provided at Retirement Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0021
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: McKANE, TRAHAN, CAIN, CHASE, CRAFTS, FOSSEL, KNIGHT, OLSEN, PRESCOTT, VALENTINO
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752, 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 21 
H.P. 13 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Meals Provided at 
Retirement Facilities 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McKANE of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CHASE of Wells, CRAFTS of Lisbon, FOSSEL of Alna, 
KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, OLSEN of Phippsburg, PRESCOTT of Topsham, VALENTINO 
of Saco. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1752, sub-§11-A is enacted to read: 
11-A.  Retirement facility.  "Retirement facility" means a facility that includes  
residential dwelling units where, on an average monthly basis, at least 80% of the 
residents of the facility are persons 62 years of age or older. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§6, ¶E, as amended by PL 2007, c. 529, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
E.  Served by colleges to employees of the college when the meals are purchased 
with debit cards issued by the colleges; and 
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§6, ¶F, as amended by PL 2009, c. 211, Pt. B, §30, 
is further amended to read: 
F.  Served by youth camps licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services 
and defined in Title 22, section 2491, subsection 16.; and 
Sec. 4.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§6, ¶G is enacted to read: 
G.  Served by a retirement facility to its residents when the cost of the meals is 
included in a comprehensive fee that includes the right to reside in a residential 
dwelling unit and meals or other services, whether that fee is charged annually, 
monthly, weekly or daily. 
Sec. 5.  Retroactivity.  This Act applies retroactively to transactions for which an 
assessment was not made before April 1, 2009. 
Sec. 6.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2011. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from the sales tax meals provided to residents of full-service 
retirement facilities and applies the exemption retroactively to transactions for which an 
assessment was not made before April 1, 2009. The bill includes an effective date of 
October 1, 2011.
An Act To Authorize the Inclusion of Information Regarding Blood Type on Driver's Licenses
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0023
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DAVIS, THOMAS, CRAFTS, FREDETTE, LONG, TIMBERLAKE, McCORMICK, SAVIELLO, THIBODEAU, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1402-B

Legislative Document 
No. 23 
H.P. 15 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
An Act To Authorize the Inclusion of Information Regarding Blood 
Type on Driver's Licenses 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, FREDETTE of Newport, LONG of Sherman, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner, Senators: McCORMICK of Kennebec, SAVIELLO of Franklin, 
THIBODEAU of Waldo, WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1402-B is enacted to read: 
§1402-B.  Blood types   
A licensee or a nondriver identification card holder under section 1410 may request 
that the person’s blood type be designated on that person’s license or nondriver 
identification card during the process of obtaining or renewing a license or nondriver 
identification card.  The Secretary of State shall print the license or nondriver 
identification card with the licensee’s or card holder’s blood type in a manner similar to 
the notation of anatomical gifts in section 1402-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person to have that person's blood type listed on a driver’s license 
or nondriver identification card in a manner similar to the anatomical gifts listing on 
driver’s licenses.
Resolve, To Name Part of Route 2 in the Town of Lincoln and the Town of Winn the Master Sergeant Gary Gordon Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0024
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GIFFORD, SHERMAN, CRAY, CROCKETT, LIBBY, O'CONNOR, PARRY, SIROCKI

Legislative Document 
No. 24 
H.P. 16 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
Resolve, To Name Part of Route 2 in the Town of Lincoln and the 
Town of Winn the Master Sergeant Gary Gordon Highway 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GIFFORD of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, CROCKETT of Bethel, LIBBY of Waterboro, McCABE 
of Skowhegan, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PARRY of Arundel, SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Sec. 1.  Master Sergeant Gary Gordon Highway.  Resolved:  That the part of 
Route 2 from Frost Street in the Town of Lincoln to the East Winn Road in the Town of 
Winn be named the Master Sergeant Gary Gordon Highway. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve names the part of Route 2 from Frost Street in the Town of Lincoln to 
the East Winn Road in the Town of Winn the Master Sergeant Gary Gordon Highway.
An Act To Allow the Registration of a Bus as an Antique Vehicle
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0025
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STRANG BURGESS, WOODBURY, BLACK, CRAFTS, FLOOD, FOSSEL, GRAHAM, TIMBERLAKE, WOOD, MASON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §101

Legislative Document 
No. 25 
H.P. 17 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
An Act To Allow the Registration of a Bus as an Antique Vehicle 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senator WOODBURY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, FLOOD of Winthrop, FOSSEL of 
Alna, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WOOD of Sabattus, Senator: 
MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §101, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2005, c. 314, §§1 to 3, is 
further amended to read: 
3.  Antique auto.  "Antique auto" means an automobile or, truck or bus 
manufactured in or after model year 1916 that is: 
A.  More than 25 years old; 
B.  Equipped with an engine manufactured either at the same time as the vehicle or to 
the specifications of the original engine; 
C.  Substantially maintained in original or restored condition primarily for use in 
exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of public interest; 
D.  Not used as its owner's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods; 
E.  Not a reconstructed vehicle; and 
F.  Not an altered vehicle. 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes antique buses in the definition of "antique auto" in the laws 
governing motor vehicles.  It includes antique buses in the laws governing the registration 
of antique autos and in the laws that exempt antique autos from inspection.
Resolve, To Name a Bridge over the Kennebec River between the Town of Benton and the Town of Fairfield the Brian L. Buker/Frank W. Haskell Medal of Honor Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0026
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: COTTA, MARTIN, HARVELL, KESCHL, LONGSTAFF, MORISSETTE, PICCHIOTTI, WEAVER

Legislative Document 
No. 26 
H.P. 18 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
Resolve, To Name a Bridge over the Kennebec River between the 
Town of Benton and the Town of Fairfield the Brian L. 
Buker/Frank W. Haskell Medal of Honor Bridge 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative COTTA of China. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Kennebec and 
Representatives: CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick, HARVELL of Farmington, KESCHL of 
Belgrade, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, MORISSETTE of Winslow, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, 
WEAVER of York. 
Sec. 1.  Bridge named.  Resolved:  That the Department of Transportation shall 
designate Bridge 3106 over the Kennebec River between the Town of Benton and the 
Town of Fairfield the Brian L. Buker/Frank W. Haskell Medal of Honor Bridge. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve names a bridge over the Kennebec River between the Town of Benton 
and the Town of Fairfield the Brian L. Buker/Frank W. Haskell Medal of Honor Bridge.
Resolve, To Improve Access to Employment Opportunities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Autistic Disorders
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0028
Committee Amendment CA_A_H139 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f1" to H.P. 20, L.D. 28, "Resolve, To Improve 
Access to Employment Opportunities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and 
Autistic Disorders" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 16 to 20 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. MaineCare Benefits Manual. Resolved: That, notwithstanding the 
requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8054 regarding findings of 
an agency, the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend on an emergency 
basis the MaineCare Benefits Manual to remove the language that restricts the number of 
persons with intellectual disabilities and autistic disorders who may work at any given 
work site or location to 50% of a business's workforce at that work site or location. 
Following the expiration of the emergency period specified in Title 5, section 8054, 
subsection 3, the department shall adopt routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to implement the provisions ofthis section.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the rule to be amended on an emergency basis and requires 
routine technical rulemaking following the expiration of the emergency rule. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/25/11 
;t!;pac 
LD28 
LR 329(02) 
Resolve, To Improve Access to Employment Opportunities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities 
and Autistic Disorders 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR0329(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Improve Access to Employment Opportunities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Autistic Disorders
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0028
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FLOOD, CRAVEN, STRANG BURGESS, STUCKEY, WEBSTER

Legislative Document 
No. 28 
H.P. 20 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
Resolve, To Improve Access to Employment Opportunities for 
Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Autistic Disorders 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, STUCKEY of Portland, WEBSTER of 
Freeport. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Department of Health and Human Services amended the MaineCare 
Benefits Manual to limit the number of persons with intellectual disabilities and autistic 
disorders who may work at any given work site or location; and 
Whereas, that amendment took effect July 1, 2010; and 
Whereas, persons with intellectual disabilities and autistic disorders have been 
limited as to where they may work since July 1, 2010; and 
Whereas, it is imperative that this resolve take effect immediately so that persons 
with intellectual disabilities and autistic disorders may return to work as soon as possible; 
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.  MaineCare Benefits Manual.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall amend the MaineCare Benefits Manual to remove the 
language that restricts the number of persons with intellectual disabilities and autistic 
disorders who may work at any given work site or location to 50% of a business's 
workforce at that work site or location. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend the 
MaineCare Benefits Manual to remove the language that restricts the number of persons 
with intellectual disabilities and autistic disorders who may work at any given work site 
or location to 50% of a business's workforce at that work site or location.
An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Non-compete Clauses in Broadcast Industry Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0030
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BRYANT, DIAMOND, PLUMMER, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 26 MRSA §599

Legislative Document 
No. 30 
H.P. 22 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Non-compete Clauses in 
Broadcast Industry Contracts 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
Representative: PLUMMER of Windham, Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §599, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 406, §1, is amended to 
read: 
2.  Non-compete provision prohibited.  A broadcasting industry contract provision 
that requires may not require an employee or prospective employee to refrain from 
obtaining employment in a specified geographic area for a specified period of time 
following expiration of the contract or upon termination of employment without fault of 
the employee is presumed to be unreasonable. 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that non-compete provisions in broadcasting industry contracts 
are presumed to be unreasonable.  This bill clarifies the language to specifically prohibit 
the inclusion of a non-compete provision in a broadcasting industry contract.
An Act To Require an Independent Audit of State Government Every 4 Years
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0032
Committee Amendment CA_A_H150 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "II "to H.P. 25, L.D. 32, Bill, "An Act To Require 
an Independent Audit of State Government Every 4 Years" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
State Controller - Office of the 0056 
Initiative: Provides funds for the State Controller to contract with an independent, 
qualified auditor to conduct a complete financial audit of State Government. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$700,000 
$700,000 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment adds an 
appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24111 Mac 
LD32 
LR 62(02) 
An Act To Require an Independent Audit of State Government Every 4 Years 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ " 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$700,000 
$0 
$700,000 
$0 
This legislation requires an independent auditor to conduct a financial audit of state government beginning January 
l3 and every 4 years thereafter. The State Controller will require a General Fund appropriation of $700,000 in 
fiscal year 2012-13 to support the estimated cost of the audit. 
LR0062(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
An Act To Limit Salaries of Hospital Administrators
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0029
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BOLDUC
Amends: 22 MRSA §1725

Legislative Document 
No. 29 
H.P. 21 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
An Act To Limit Salaries of Hospital Administrators 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BOLDUC of Auburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1725 is enacted to read: 
§1725.  Limitation on salary and compensation package of hospital administrators 
Beginning January 1, 2012, the annual salary and compensation package of an 
administrator of a hospital licensed under chapter 405 may not exceed the annual salary 
of the Governor.  A hospital applying for a license or renewal of a license under chapter 
on or after January 1, 2012 shall certify to the department that the salaries of the 
administrators of the hospital comply with the limitation imposed by this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits the annual salary and compensation package of hospital administrators 
to the level of the salary of the Governor beginning January 1, 2012.
An Act To Protect the Safety of Maine Children by Requiring the Express Consent of a Legal Guardian To Dispense Prescription Medication to a Minor
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0031
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CEBRA, SNOWE-MELLO, CRAFTS, ESPLING, O'CONNOR, OLSEN, PARRY, SARTY, SIROCKI, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 22 MRSA §2699-A

Legislative Document 
No. 31 
H.P. 24 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2011 
An Act To Protect the Safety of Maine Children by Requiring the 
Express Consent of a Legal Guardian To Dispense Prescription 
Medication to a Minor 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
Cosponsored by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, ESPLING of New Gloucester, O'CONNOR of Berwick, 
OLSEN of Phippsburg, PARRY of Arundel, SARTY of Denmark, SIROCKI of Scarborough, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2699-A is enacted to read: 
§2699-A.  Dispensing prescription drugs to minors 
A prescription drug may not be dispensed to a minor without the express consent of 
the minor's parent or legal guardian except under one of the following conditions: 
1.  Living independent of parental support.  The minor has lived separately from 
both of the minor's parents or any legal guardian for at least 60 days and is independent of 
parental or guardian support; 
2.  Married.  The minor is or was married; 
3.  Serving in the Armed Forces.  The minor is or was a member of the Armed 
Forces of the United States; or 
4.  Emancipated.  The minor has been emancipated pursuant to Title 15, section 
3506-A or has been legally emancipated in another jurisdiction. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits dispensing prescription drugs to a minor without express consent 
from the minor's parent or legal guardian unless the minor is living independently of 
parental or guardian support, is or was married, is or was serving in the Armed Forces of 
the United States or has been legally emancipated.
An Act To Require Candidates for Public Office To Provide Proof of Citizenship
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0034
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CEBRA, CRAFTS, HARVELL, LIBBY, O'CONNOR, SARTY, SIROCKI, WEAVER
Amends: 21-A MRSA §334, 21-A MRSA §353

Legislative Document 
No. 34 
H.P. 27 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2011 
An Act To Require Candidates for Public Office To Provide Proof 
of Citizenship 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, HARVELL of Farmington, LIBBY of 
Waterboro, McKANE of Newcastle, O'CONNOR of Berwick, SARTY of Denmark, SIROCKI 
of Scarborough, WEAVER of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §334, as amended by PL 2009, c. 253, §16, is further 
amended to read: 
§334.  Qualification of candidate for primary nomination 
A candidate for nomination by primary election must file a primary petition and 
consent under sections 335 and 336.  The candidate must be enrolled, on or before March 
15th, in the party named in the petition and must be eligible to file a petition as a 
candidate for nomination by primary election under section 144, subsection 3.  The 
registrar in the candidate's municipality of residence must certify to that fact on a form 
designed by the Secretary of State.  A candidate for nomination by primary election shall 
show proof of United States citizenship in the form of a certified copy of the candidate's 
birth certificate and the candidate's driver's license or other government-issued 
identification to the Secretary of State. 
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §353, as amended by PL 2009, c. 253, §19, is further 
amended to read: 
§353.  Qualification of candidate for nomination by petition 
A person who seeks nomination by petition qualifies by filing a nomination petition 
and consent as provided in sections 354 and 355.  If enrolled, the person must also 
withdraw enrollment in a party on or before March 1st to be eligible to file a petition as a 
candidate in that election year, as provided in section 145.  The registrar in the candidate's 
municipality of residence must certify to that fact on a form designed by the Secretary of 
State.  A person who seeks nomination by petition shall show proof of United States 
citizenship in the form of a certified copy of the candidate's birth certificate and the 
candidate's driver's license or other government-issued identification to the Secretary of 
State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires candidates for public office to show proof of United States 
citizenship in the form of a certified copy of the candidate's birth certificate and the 
candidate's driver's license or other form of government-issued identification to the 
Secretary of State.
An Act Relating to Concealed Firearms Locked in Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0035
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S298 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 28, 
L.D. 35, Bill, "An Act Relating to Concealed Firearms Locked in Vehicles" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §600 in subsection 1 in the first line (page 1, 
line 15 in amendment) by striking out the following: "An employer or" and inserting the 
following: 'In the absence of a policy that prohibits weapons at the employer's place of 
business, an employer or' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that, in the absence of a policy prohibiting weapons at an 
employer's place of business, an employer may not prohibit an employee from keeping a 
firearm in that employee's locked vehirl1 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
(Senator SA VIELLO) 
COUNTY: Franklin 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require an Independent Audit of State Government Every 4 Years
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0032
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CEBRA, LANGLEY, CHASE, CURTIS, DOW, FITTS, SARTY
Amends: 5 MRSA §1547-A

Legislative Document 
No. 32 
H.P. 25 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2011 
An Act To Require an Independent Audit of State Government 
Every 4 Years 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: CHASE of Wells, CURTIS of Madison, DOW of Waldoboro, FITTS of 
Pittsfield, McKANE of Newcastle, SARTY of Denmark. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1547-A is enacted to read: 
§1547-A.  Independent audit of State Government 
Beginning in January 2013, and every 4 years thereafter, the State Controller shall 
contract with an independent, qualified auditor that is not employed by the Department of 
Audit or the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to conduct a complete 
financial audit of the State Government, as defined in section 1541, subsection 11, for the 
previous fiscal year ending June 30th.  The audit must be conducted in accordance with 
generally accepted governmental auditing standards and must be completed by June 30th 
of the year in which the audit is undertaken. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the State Controller within the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services to contract with an independent auditor to conduct a single fiscal year 
financial audit of State Government every 4 years beginning in 2013.
An Act Relating to Concealed Fireanns Locked in Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0035
Committee Amendment CA_A_H422 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 11 " to H.P. 28, L.D. 35, Bill, "An Act Relating to 
Concealed Fireanns Locked in Vehicles" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 26 MRS A §600 is enacted to read: 
§600. Concealed firearms in vehicles 
1. Firearms in vehicles. An employer or an agent of an employer may n1t prohibit 
an employee who has a valid permit to ca 
a concealed fireann under Title 2 
cha ter 
from kee in a fireann in the em 10 ee's vehicle as Ion as the vehicle is 1 cked and 
the fireann is not visible. This subsection does not authorize an em 10 ee 0 car 
a 
fire ann in a place where carrying a fireann is prohibited by law. 
2. Immunity from liability. An employer or an agent of an employer ?tay not be 
held liable in any civil action for damages, injury or death resulting from or aris~ing out of 
t 
another person's actions involving a fire ann or ammunition transported or stored pursuant 
to this section, including, but not limited to, the theft of a fireann from an ebployee's 
vehicle, unless the emplo~e: ~r an a?ent o~ th~ e~plo~er in~entionally s9li~i.ted ?r 
procured the other persons m\unous actlOns. Nothmg m tillS sectlOn affects prOVISIOns m 
the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the bill and 
specifies that an cmployer or agent of an employer may not prohibit an emplpyee who 
has a valid pennit to carry a concealed fireaml under the Maine Rcvised Statttes, Title 
25, chapter 252 from keeping a firearm in the employee's vehicle as long as the Nehicle is 
locked and the fireann is not visible. The amendment does not authorize an e~ployee to 
carry a fire ann in a place where carrying a firearm is prohibited by law. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/J "to H.P. 28, L.D. 35 
The amendment also specifies that an employer or an agent of an employer may not 
be held liable in any civil action for damages, injury or death resulting from or arising out 
of another person's actions involving a firearm or ammunition transported or stored 
pursuant to this provision. Finally, the amendment provides that this provision does not 
affect any provisions in the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit Constitutional Officers from Endorsing Candidates for the Legislature
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0033
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CEBRA, CRAFTS, CURTIS, FITTS, HARVELL, SARTY, TILTON, WEAVER
Amends: 5 MRSA §81-B, 5 MRSA §121-B, 5 MRSA §191-C

Legislative Document 
No. 33 
H.P. 26 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2011 
An Act To Prohibit Constitutional Officers from Endorsing 
Candidates for the Legislature 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, CURTIS of Madison, FITTS of 
Pittsfield, HARVELL of Farmington, McKANE of Newcastle, SARTY of Denmark, TILTON 
of Harrington, WEAVER of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §81-B is enacted to read: 
§81-B.  Limitation of office 
The Secretary of State may not endorse candidates for the Legislature or use or allow 
to be used the title of Secretary of State for a political purpose not necessary for the 
administration of the Department of the Secretary of State. 
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §121-B is enacted to read: 
§121-B.  Limitation of office 
The Treasurer of State may not endorse candidates for the Legislature or use or allow 
to be used the title of Treasurer of State for a political purpose not necessary for the 
administration of the office of the Treasurer of State. 
Sec. 3.  5 MRSA §191-C is enacted to read: 
§191-C.  Limitation of office 
The Attorney General may not endorse candidates for the Legislature or use or allow 
to be used the title of Attorney General for a political purpose not necessary for the 
administration of the Department of the Attorney General. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits constitutional officers from endorsing candidates for the 
Legislature or using their titles or allowing their titles to be used for political purposes not 
necessary for the administration of their offices.
Resolve, To Deauthorize the Naming of the Bridge over Pattagumpus Stream
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0036
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CLARK, THOMAS

Legislative Document 
No. 36 
H.P. 29 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2011 
Resolve, To Deauthorize the Naming of the Bridge over 
Pattagumpus Stream 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Resolve 2009, chapter 160 gave the Department of Transportation the 
authority to designate the new bridge over Pattagumpus Stream in the Town of Medway; 
and 
Whereas, the wrong bridge was named in the resolve; and 
Whereas, it is imperative that the directive to the Department of Transportation be 
revoked as soon as possible; 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.  Resolve 2009, c. 160, repealed.  Resolved: That Resolve 2009, c. 160 is 
repealed. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve repeals the directive to the Department of Transportation to designate 
the new bridge over Pattagumpus Stream in the Town of Medway the Nicatou Bridge.
An Act Relating to Concealed Firearms Locked in Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0035
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CEBRA, CLARK, CRAFTS, CURTIS, CUSHING, DAVIS, FITTS, PLUMMER, SARTY
Amends: 26 MRSA §600

Legislative Document 
No. 35 
H.P. 28 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2011 
An Act Relating to Concealed Firearms Locked in Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CRAFTS of Lisbon, CURTIS of 
Madison, CUSHING of Hampden, DAVIS of Sangerville, FITTS of Pittsfield, PLUMMER of 
Windham, SARTY of Denmark. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §600 is enacted to read: 
§600.  Concealed firearms 
An employer or an agent of an employer may not prohibit an employee who has a 
valid permit to carry a concealed firearm under Title 25, chapter 252 from keeping a 
firearm in the employee’s vehicle as long as the vehicle is locked and the firearm is not 
visible. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that an employer may not prohibit an employee with a valid 
concealed firearms permit from keeping a firearm in the employee's vehicle as long as the 
vehicle is locked and the firearm is not visible.
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0040
Committee Amendment CA_A_H198 (House)
Committee: State and Local Government

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to H.P. 33, L.D. 40, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Reduce the Size of the House 
of Representatives" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on State and 
Local Government. This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/04111 
;J!;vac::.. 
LD40 
LR 103(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Reduce the Size of the 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential future biennium savings - General Fund 
Potential future biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
MonthN ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-II 
General 
Referendum 
Length 
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 ofthe referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of$107,250 may be required. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
If approved by the voters, this constitutional amendment would reduce the House of Representatives membership from, 
to 131 members beginning with the 2015 Legislature. This reduction will result in General Fund savings to the 
Legislature associated with 20 representatives. The projected future savings for the legislative biennium are estimated 
to be $856,610 in fiscal year 2014-15 and $625,974 in fiscal year 2015-16. Some of these savings may be offset by 
one-time costs to renovate the House Chamber, which depend on the extent of the renovation decided by the 
Legislative Council. 
This reduction will also result in Other Special Revenue Funds savings of $195,770 in fiscal year 2014-15 to the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices due to reduced payments to qualifying candidates. This 
estimate assumes that there will be an increase in contested primary races in 2014 due to the normal redistricting 
which will occur in 2013. It also assumes initial payment amounts to qualifying candidates will increase by 4% each 
election. 
Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices would 
decrease by $10,200 in fiscal year 2014-15 due to a reduction in qualifying contributions collected by participating 
candidates. 
LROI03(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0040
Senate Amendment SA_A_S158 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 33, L.D. 40, "RESOLUTION, Proposing an 
Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Reduce the Size of the House of 
Representatives" 
Amend the resolution by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Reduce 
the Size of the House of Representatives and the Senate' 
Amend the resolution in that part designated "Constitution, Art. IV, Pt. First, §2" 
by adding after Section 2 and before "; and be it further" the following: 
'Constitution, Art. IV, Pt. Second, § 1 is amended to read: 
Section 1. Number of Senators. The Senate shall consist of an odd number of 
Senators, not less than 31 nor more than 35, except that, for the Legislature that convenes 
in 2015 and thereafter, the Senate shall consist of 31 members, elected at the same time 
and for the same term as Representatives by the qualified electors of the districts into 
which the State shall be from time to time divided.' 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the question (page 1, lines 30 and 31 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
, "Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to reduce the size of 
the House of Representatives from 151 members to 131 members and to 
reduce the size of the Senate to 31 members effective in the year 2015?" , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the size of the Senate to 31 members beginning in 2015. 
C 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~H-__ ~~~~~~~ 
___ 
(Senator DILL) 
COUNTY: Cumberl 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/25/1 1 frac. 
LD40 
LR 103(05) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Reduce the Size of the 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A" 5 -I Sl' 
Sponsor: Sen. Dill of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium savings - General Fund 
This amendment would increase the future savings, if the voters approve the Constitutional Amendment. The 
projected additional savings from a reduction of 4 Senators would be $172,902 in fiscal year 2014-15 and $148,015 j 
fiscal year 2015-16 beginning with the 127th Legislature. 
LRO 1 03(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Deferred Disposition Law As It Pertains to Sex Offenses
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0037
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HASKELL, GERZOFSKY, BURNS, PLUMMER
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1348

Legislative Document 
No. 37 
H.P. 30 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Deferred Disposition Law As It Pertains to 
Sex Offenses 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HASKELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, PLUMMER of Windham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1348, as amended by PL 2005, c. 527, §21, is repealed and 
the following enacted in its place: 
§1348.  Eligibility for deferred disposition 
1.  Except as provided in subsection 2, a person who has pled guilty to a Class C, 
Class D or Class E crime and who consents to a deferred disposition in writing is eligible 
for a deferred disposition. 
2.  Deferred disposition may not be used as a sentencing alternative for a person who 
has pled guilty to any of the following Class C, Class D or Class E crimes: a crime under 
chapter 11; a crime under section 556; a crime under section 854, excluding subsection 1, 
paragraph A, subparagraph (1); a crime under chapter 12; or a crime against a family or 
household member under chapter 9 or 13 or section 506-B, 554, 555 or 758. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the sentencing alternative of deferred disposition for persons who 
are guilty of committing the following Class C, Class D or Class E crimes: sexual assault; 
sexual exploitation of minors; incest; certain crimes of indecent conduct; and crimes 
against family members, including sexual assault, kidnapping and criminal restraint, 
violating a protective order, endangering the welfare of a child or a dependent person and 
obstructing the report of a crime or injury.