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An Act To Provide Certainty to Businesses and Development
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0086
Committee Amendment CA_A_S33 (Senate)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3007

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S,P. 41, L.D. 86, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Certainty to Businesses and Development" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §3007, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Restriction on nullification of final permit. A municipality may not nullify or 
amend a municipal land use permit by a subsequent enactment, amendment or repeal of a 
local ordinance after a period of 45 days has passed after: 
A. The permit has received its lawful final approval; and 
B. If required, a public hearing was held on the permit. 
For purposes of this subsection, "municipal land use permit" includes a building permit, 
zoning permit, subdivision approval, site plan approval, conditional use approval, special 
exception approval or other land use permit or approval. 
For the purposes of this 
subsection, "nullify or amend" means to nullify or amend a municipal land use permit 
directly or to nullify or amend any other municipal permit in a manner that effectively 
nullifies or amends a municipal land use permit. 
This subsection does not alter or 
invalidate any provision of a municipal ordinance that provides for the expiration or lapse 
of a permit or approval granted pursuant to that permit following the expiration of a 
certain period oftime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the number of days after which a municipal land use permit 
may not be nullified or amended from 75 days, as proposed in the bill, to 45 days. The 
amendment clarifies that a municipal land use permit may not be nullified or amended by 
the nullification or amendment of another municipal permit. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Repeal the Sunset on the Law Relating to the Landing of Dragged Crabs
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0085
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: RECTOR, MAZUREK, LANGLEY, RAYE, ROSEN, THIBODEAU, TRAHAN, KRUGER, KUMIEGA, MOULTON
Amends: 12 MRSA §6421

Legislative Document 
No. 85 
S.P. 40 
In Senate, January 18, 2011 
An Act To Repeal the Sunset on the Law Relating to the Landing of 
Dragged Crabs 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator RECTOR of Knox. 
Cosponsored by Representative MAZUREK of Rockland and 
Senators: LANGLEY of Hancock, President RAYE of Washington, ROSEN of Hancock, 
THIBODEAU of Waldo, TRAHAN of Lincoln, Representatives: KRUGER of Thomaston, 
KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, MOULTON of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6421, sub-§4, as repealed and replaced by PL 2009, c. 78, §1, 
is amended to read: 
4.  Exception.  A license is not required for a person: 
A.  To take or catch crabs with bare hands or hook and line; or 
B.  Who is issued a commercial fishing license under section 6501 to take, possess 
and sell crabs that have been taken as bycatch while using an otter trawl within the 
exclusive economic zone as shown on the most recently published Federal 
Government nautical chart.  Crabs taken by otter trawl within the territorial waters 
must be liberated alive immediately. 
This subsection is repealed June 30, 2012. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the June 30, 2012 repeal date of the law that allows the taking or 
catching of crabs under certain circumstances, such as crabs taken as bycatch while using 
an otter trawl in a certain zone.
An Act Regarding the Official State Seal
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0087
Committee Amendment CA_A_H62 (House)
Amends: 1 MRSA §201

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~ "to H.P. 73, L.D. 87, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
the Official State Seal" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §201 is amended to read: 
§201. State seal 
The seal of the State shall be lli a shield, argent, charged with a pine tree (Americana, 
quinis ex uno folliculo setis) with a moose deer (cervus a1ces), at the foot of it, 
recumbent; supporters: on dexter side, a husbandman, resting on a scythe; on sinister side, 
a seaman, resting on an anchor. 
In the foreground, representing sea and land, and under the shield, shall be lli the 
name of the State in large Roman capitals, to wit MAINE. 
The whole shall be lli surrounded by a crest, the North Star. The motto, in small 
Roman capitals, shall be lli in a label interposed between the shield and crest, viz.:--
DIRIGO. 
The seal of the State is the seal in use by the Secretary of State on July 1, 2010.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, clarifies that the 
official state seal continues to follow the description in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
1, section 201, but that its appearance may not change from the exact version in use by 
the Secretary of State on July 1, 2010. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Certainty to Businesses and Development
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0086
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SCHNEIDER, COTTA, COLLINS, DIAMOND, SULLIVAN, THOMAS, CELLI, GILLWAY, GRAHAM, HARVELL
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3007

Legislative Document 
No. 86 
S.P. 41 
In Senate, January 18, 2011 
An Act To Provide Certainty to Businesses and Development 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative COTTA of China and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, SULLIVAN of York, THOMAS of 
Somerset, Representatives: CELLI of Brewer, GILLWAY of Searsport, GRAHAM of North 
Yarmouth, HARVELL of Farmington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §3007, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6.  Restriction on nullification of final permit.  A municipality may not nullify or 
amend a municipal land use permit by a subsequent enactment, amendment or repeal of a 
local ordinance after a period of 75 days has passed after: 
A.  The permit has received its lawful final approval; and 
B.  If required, a public hearing was held on the permit. 
For the purposes of this subsection, "municipal land use permit" includes a municipal 
building permit, zoning permit, subdivision approval and site plan approval.  This 
subsection does not alter or invalidate any provision of a municipal ordinance that 
provides for the expiration or lapse of a permit or approval granted pursuant to that 
permit following the expiration of a certain period of time. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a municipality may not nullify or amend a municipal land use 
permit by a subsequent enactment, amendment or repeal of a local ordinance after a 
period of 75 days has passed after the permit has received its lawful final approval and, if 
required, a public hearing was held on the permit.  It also specifies that this provision 
does not affect any municipal ordinance that provides for a lapse of the permit or 
authority granted pursuant to the permit after a certain period of time.
An Act Regarding the Official State Seal
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0087
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CELLI, BLACK, CRAFTS, DAVIS, FREDETTE, LONG, RIOUX, SANDERSON, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 1 MRSA §201-A

Legislative Document 
No. 87 
H.P. 73 
House of Representatives, January 18, 2011 
An Act Regarding the Official State Seal 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CELLI of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, FREDETTE of Newport, LONG of Sherman, RIOUX of Winterport, 
SANDERSON of Chelsea, TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §201-A is enacted to read: 
§201-A.  Official state seal 
The official seal of the State is the seal in use by the Secretary of State on July 1, 
2010. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the official state seal is the seal in use by the Secretary of State 
on July 1, 2010.
An Act To Streamline Purchasing by Entities Exempt from Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0088
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: McCABE, EVES, HUNT, O'BRIEN, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760-E

Legislative Document 
No. 88 
H.P. 74 
House of Representatives, January 18, 2011 
An Act To Streamline Purchasing by Entities Exempt from Sales 
Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: EVES of North Berwick, HUNT of Buxton, O'BRIEN of 
Lincolnville, Senator: WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760-E is enacted to read: 
§1760-E.  Exemption certificates; posted on publicly accessible website 
The assessor shall post and maintain on the bureau's publicly accessible website a list 
of all sales tax exemption certificates issued pursuant to section 1760 or chapter 221.  The 
list must include the name and address of the person granted the certificate, the date the 
certificate was issued, the applicable certificate number and any other information that 
the assessor determines would assist in identifying certificate holders.  The list must be 
searchable electronically. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the State Tax Assessor to post a list containing information about 
sales tax exemption certificates on a publicly accessible website to assist retailers and 
purchasers in identifying valid exempt purchases.
An Act Regarding Repeated Animal Trespass
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0089
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: McCABE, LANGLEY, EVES, KUMIEGA, O'BRIEN, STRANG BURGESS
Amends: 7 MRSA §4041

Legislative Document 
No. 89 
H.P. 75 
House of Representatives, January 18, 2011 
An Act Regarding Repeated Animal Trespass 
(EMERGENCY) 
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 Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick, EVES of North Berwick, KUMIEGA of 
Deer Isle, O'BRIEN of Lincolnville, STRANG BURGESS 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, the State's current animal trespass law is not adequate to address repeated 
instances of animal trespass; and 
Whereas, it is necessary to address the animal trespass law as soon as possible to 
prevent damage to property and public health; 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.  7 MRSA §4041, sub-§3, ¶A, as amended by PL 2007, c. 439, §30, is 
further amended to read: 
A.  That person fails to remove the animal within 12 hours, or immediately if public 
safety is threatened, after having been personally notified by an animal control officer 
or law enforcement officer that the animal was trespassing.; or 
Sec. 2.  7 MRSA §4041, sub-§3, ¶C is enacted to read: 
C.  That person owns an animal or animals that have been found trespassing within 
the previous 12 months on 3 or more consecutive days or 3 or more days within a 
7-day period. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes within the animal trespass law repeated instances of trespass by an 
animal or animals as a civil violation.
An Act Regarding Graphic Images Displayed with the Intention of Interfering with Civil Rights
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0090
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CELLI, RIOUX
Amends: 5 MRSA §4684-B

Legislative Document 
No. 90 
H.P. 76 
House of Representatives, January 18, 2011 
An Act Regarding Graphic Images Displayed with the Intention of 
Interfering with Civil Rights 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CELLI of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Representative: RIOUX of Winterport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MARS §4684-B, sub-§2, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 417, §3, is 
amended to read: 
C.  Activating a device or exposing a substance that releases noxious and offensive 
odors within a building; or 
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §4684-B, sub-§2, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 417, §3, is 
amended to read: 
D.  After having been ordered by a law enforcement officer to cease such noise, 
intentionally making noise that can be heard within a building and with the further 
intent either: 
(1)  To jeopardize the health of persons receiving health services within the 
building; or 
(2)  To interfere with the safe and effective delivery of those services within the 
building.; or 
Sec. 3.  5 MRSA §4684-B, sub-§2, ¶E is enacted to read: 
E.  Displaying images of human or fetal remains in a format larger than 8 inches by 
inches. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits under the Maine Civil Rights Act the size of images of human or fetal 
remains that may be displayed by any person with the intention of interfering with the 
exercise of constitutional or other legal rights.
An Act Relating to Disorderly Conduct in the Vicinity of a Funeral
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0091
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CELLI, BLACK, CRAFTS, DAVIS, FREDETTE, LONG, SANDERSON
Amends: 17-A MRSA §501-A

Legislative Document 
No. 91 
H.P. 77 
House of Representatives, January 18, 2011 
An Act Relating to Disorderly Conduct in the Vicinity of a Funeral 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CELLI of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, FREDETTE of Newport, LONG of Sherman, SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §501-A, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 144, §3, is 
amended to read: 
D.  In a private or public place on or near property within 1,000 feet of where a 
funeral, burial or memorial service is being held or within 1,000 feet of the route 
between locations where such ceremonies are being held, the person knowingly 
accosts, insults, taunts or challenges any person in mourning and in attendance at the 
funeral, burial or memorial service with unwanted, obtrusive communications by way 
of offensive, derisive or annoying words, or by gestures or other physical conduct, 
that would in fact have a direct tendency to cause a violent response by an ordinary 
person in mourning and in attendance at a funeral, burial or memorial service. 
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §501-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 144, §3, is 
amended to read: 
3.  Disorderly conduct is a Class E crime, except that violation of subsection 1, 
paragraph D is a Class D crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits disorderly conduct within 1,000 feet of a funeral, burial or 
memorial service or within 1,000 feet of the route between locations where such 
ceremonies are being held.  The bill also increases the crime of disorderly conduct with 
regard to a funeral, burial or memorial service from a Class E to a Class D crime.
Resolve, To Name the Summit Trail of Haystack Mountain the Dustin J. Libby Trail
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0092
Committee Amendment CA_A_H18 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/l,, to H.P. 78, L.D. 92, "Resolve, To Name the 
Summit Trail of Haystack Mountain the Dustin J. Libby Trail" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Dedicate the Haystack Mountain Summit Trail to the Memory of 
Dustin J. Libby' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 1 to 4 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Dedication of Haystack Mountain Summit Trail. Resolved: That 
the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands shall place a sign at the 
trailhead of the public hiking trail leading to the summit of Haystack Mountain in the 
Town of Castle Hill in Aroostook County dedicating the trail to the memory of the late 
Corporal Dustin J. Libby, United States Marine Corps. The bureau shall install a 
memorial bench at the summit of Haystack Mountain in honor of Corporal Libby. Upon 
the bench must be affixed a plaque, the wording on which must be agreed to by the 
bureau and the family of Corporal Libby.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands 
to place a sign at the trailhead of the public hiking trail leading to the summit of Haystack 
Mountain and a memorial bench with a plaque at the summit dedicating the trail to the 
memory of Dustin J. Libby. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/01/] I frac.. 
LD92 
LR 638(02) 
Resolve, To Name the Summit Trail of Haystack Mountain the Dustin J. Libby Trail 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A, 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Conservation associated with the sign and memorial bench can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0638(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Name the Summit Trail of Haystack Mountain the
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0092
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: WILLETTE, SHERMAN, AYOTTE, CLARK, COTTA, CROCKETT, EDGECOMB, FITZPATRICK, LONG

Legislative Document 
No. 92 
H.P. 78 
House of Representatives, January 18, 2011 
Resolve, To Name the Summit Trail of Haystack Mountain the 
Dustin J. Libby Trail 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, CLARK of Easton, COTTA of China, CROCKETT of 
Bethel, EDGECOMB of Caribou, FITZPATRICK of Houlton, LONG of Sherman, 
WILLETTE of Presque Isle. 
Sec. 1.  Summit trail named.  Resolved:  That the Department of Conservation, 
Bureau of Parks and Lands shall designate the public hiking trail leading to the summit of 
Haystack Mountain in the Town of Castle Hill in Aroostook County the Dustin J. Libby 
Trail, in honor of the late Corporal Dustin J. Libby, United States Marine Corps. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands to 
designate the public hiking trail on Haystack Mountain in Castle Hill the Dustin J. Libby 
Trail.
An Act Regarding the Moose Lottery
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0094
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TUTTLE, PATRICK, CLARK, DAVIS, DION, SHAW, THERIAULT
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

Legislative Document 
No. 94 
H.P. 80 
House of Representatives, January 18, 2011 
An Act Regarding the Moose Lottery 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DAVIS of Sangerville, DION of Portland, SHAW of 
Standish, THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
8.  Point system for public chance drawing.  A person accumulates points as 
follows for each consecutive year that person purchases an application for a moose 
hunting permit but is not selected to receive a permit: 
A.  One point each year for the first 5 years; 
B.  Two points each year for years 6 to 10; 
C.  Three points each year for years 11 to 15; and 
D.  Ten points each year after the 15th year. 
Each point entitles an applicant to one chance in the public chance drawing.  A person's 
accumulated points are eliminated and that person begins to accumulate points anew if, in 
any year, that person is selected to receive a permit or that person fails to purchase a new 
chance. 
SUMMARY 
This bill modifies the point system for the moose hunting permit lottery to improve a 
person's chances in the lottery the longer that person has not been awarded a moose 
permit.
An Act To Improve Essential Programs and Services Funding for Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0093
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: JOHNSON

Legislative Document 
No. 93 
H.P. 79 
House of Representatives, January 18, 2011 
An Act To Improve Essential Programs and Services Funding for 
Education 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Greenville. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the essential programs and services funding and 
distribution formula and process to improve the equity and adequacy of general purpose 
aid to education.
An Act To Repeal the Restriction on Serving or Executing Civil Process on Sunday
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0095
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DION, DILL, GRAHAM, HARLOW, HASKELL, MORRISON, TUTTLE, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 14 MRSA §705

Legislative Document 
No. 95 
H.P. 81 
House of Representatives, January 18, 2011 
An Act To Repeal the Restriction on Serving or Executing Civil 
Process on Sunday 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DION of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DILL of Cape Elizabeth, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, 
HARLOW of Portland, HASKELL of Portland, MORRISON of South Portland, TUTTLE of 
Sanford, Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §705, as amended by PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. D, §15 and affected 
by Pt. E, §2, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the restriction on serving or executing civil process on Sunday.
An Act To Reduce Noise and Emissions Associated with Trains
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0096
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DION, HARLOW, RUSSELL, GERZOFSKY

Legislative Document 
No. 96 
H.P. 82 
House of Representatives, January 18, 2011 
An Act To Reduce Noise and Emissions Associated with Trains 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DION of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: HARLOW of Portland, RUSSELL of Portland, Senator: 
GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to reduce noise and air pollution attributed to train engines by 
prohibiting trains from idling for long periods of time in various residential 
neighborhoods.
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0097
Committee Amendment CA_A_H42 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Ii" to H.P. 83, L.D. 97, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Prohibit Certain Changes to a 
Direct Initiative of Legislation for a Period of Time after It Is Approved by the Voters" 
Amend the resolution in section 19 in the last line (page 1, line 21 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "measure" the following: 'unless approved by the applicants 
who filed the petition for the direct initiative of legislation with the Secretary of State' 
Amend the resolution in the question in the last line (page I, line 32 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "measure" the following: 'unless the change is approved by 
the applicants who filed the petition for the measure' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows the Legislature to amend a law that was enacted by a direct 
initiative of legislation within 8 years of its enactment if the applicants who submitted the 
petition for the direct initiative approve of the change. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/17111 Mac:.. 
LD97 
LR 467(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Prohibit Certain Changes 
to a Direct Initiative of Legislation for a Period of Time after It Is Approved by the Voters 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlYear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-II 
General 
Referendum 
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 seconL 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $1 07,250 may be required. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
If approved by the voters, the Legislature would be prohibited from substantively changing measures enacted by a vote 
of the people. The fiscal impact of this restriction can not be determined at this time and will depend on the intent of 
future measures enacted by a vote of the people. If these measures represent significant additional costs or reductions 
in revenue to the State or local units of government, the options available to the Legislature to offset these costs or 
revenue decreases would be limited to changes other than affecting the intent of the measure itself. 
LR0467(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Education To Adopt a Policy Regarding Management of Head Injuries in Youth Sports
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0098
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S340 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 84, 
L.D. 98, "Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Education To Adopt a Policy 
Regarding Management of Head Injuries in Youth Sports" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the resolve by inserting after the title the following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modifY activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures fmm local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a mandate preamble. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY, 
~ vt,}l ~ r 
(Senator ROSEN, R.) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 06/23111 
~a(!. 
LD98 
LR 50(04) 
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Education To Adopt a Policy Regarding Management of Head 
Injuries in Youth Sports 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" Pi' to Committee Amendment "A" 
~ - 3*0 
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Exempted 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
f 
This amendment adds a Mandate Preamble. Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all members 
elected to each House exempts the state from the constitutional requirement to fund 90% of the additional local costs. 
LR0050(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Institute a Snaring Program for Coyotes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0101
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, PATRICK, SAVIELLO, AYOTTE, CLARK, HARVELL, SARTY, TUTTLE

Legislative Document 
No. 101 
S.P. 43 
In Senate, January 20, 2011 
An Act To Institute a Snaring Program for Coyotes 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and 
Senators: PATRICK of Oxford, SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: AYOTTE of 
Caswell, CLARK of Millinocket, HARVELL of Farmington, SARTY of Denmark, TUTTLE 
of Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to institute a snaring program for coyotes.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 13: Municipal Service Fee, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0105
Committee Amendment CA_A_H50 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 87, L.D. 105, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Chapter 13: Municipal Service Fee, a Major Substantive Rule of 
the Department of Health and Human Services" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 14 to 17 in L.D.) and 
insetting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 13: Municipal 
Service Fee, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health 
and Human Services that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized only if the 
following changes are made: 
1. The name of the fee in the rule is changed to the state share of vital records fee 
from the municipal service fee; 
2. The date of each month by which municipalities must remit the state share of vital 
records fee to the State is changed to the 30th of each month from the 15th; and 
3. The portion of the rule allowing the cap on the state share of vital records fees to 
increase by up to 5% per fiscal year is removed from the rule.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the final adoption of Chapter 13: Municipal Service Fee, 
a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services, only if the name of the fee is changed to the state share of vital records fee, 
municipalities remit the state portion of the fees by the 30th of each month and any 
increase beyond the capped state share is removed from the rule. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Landowners Access across Railroad Tracks
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0102
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, CLARK, COLLINS, DIAMOND, PATRICK, THERIAULT

Legislative Document 
No. 102 
S.P. 44 
In Senate, January 20, 2011 
An Act To Allow Landowners Access across Railroad Tracks 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake, Representative CLARK of 
Millinocket and Senators: COLLINS of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, PATRICK of 
Oxford, Representative: THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to provide to a landowner who owns property that is bisected by a 
railroad access to all of that property at a lower cost to the landowner.
An Act To Improve the Access of Beer and Wine Licensees to Agency Liquor Store Licenses
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0103
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LANGLEY, MASON, FITTS, LUCHINI
Amends: 28-A MRSA §453-A

Legislative Document 
No. 103 
S.P. 45 
In Senate, January 20, 2011 
An Act To Improve the Access of Beer and Wine Licensees to 
Agency Liquor Store Licenses 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Senator: MASON of Androscoggin, Representatives: FITTS of Pittsfield, 
LUCHINI of Ellsworth. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §453-A, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9.  Exception for malt liquor and wine off-premise retail licensees.  
Notwithstanding subsection 5, the bureau may not deny a license under this section to an 
off-premise retail licensee who is licensed to sell malt liquor and wine under section 1201 
solely because of the proximity of the licensee to an existing agency liquor store or the 
impact of the proposed license on existing agency liquor store licensees. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the Department of Public Safety, bureau of liquor enforcement 
may not deny an agency liquor store license to an off-premise retail licensee who is 
licensed to sell malt liquor and wine solely because of proximity to an existing agency 
liquor store or the impact of the proposed license on existing agency liquor store 
licensees.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 13: Municipal Service Fee, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0105
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 105 
H.P. 87 
House of Representatives, January 20, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 13:  Municipal 
Service Fee, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health 
and Human Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland for the Department of 
Health and Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 13: Municipal 
Service Fee, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health 
and Human Services that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 13: Municipal Service Fee, a 
major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services.
An Act To Allow Trapping in Northern Maine without the Written Consent of the Landowner
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0107
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HARVELL, MARTIN, BENNETT, CLARK, COTTA, CRAY, DAVIS, LIBBY, PARRY, SANDERSON
Amends: 12 MRSA §12253

Legislative Document 
No. 107 
H.P. 89 
House of Representatives, January 20, 2011 
An Act To Allow Trapping in Northern Maine without the Written 
Consent of the Landowner 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Kennebec and 
Representatives: BENNETT of Kennebunk, CLARK of Millinocket, COTTA of China, CRAY 
of Palmyra, DAVIS of Sangerville, LIBBY of Waterboro, PARRY of Arundel, SANDERSON 
of Chelsea. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12253, sub-§1, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and 
amended by c. 655, Pt. B, §215 and affected by §422, is further amended to read: 
1.  Trapping without written consent; southern Maine.  A person may not, 
without first obtaining the written consent of the landowner or occupant, trap any wild 
animal on land in any organized or incorporated place or on the cultivated or pasture area 
of land that is used for agricultural purposes in any unorganized place located south of 
Route 2 west of Bangor and south of Route 9 east of Bangor and on which land there is 
an occupied dwelling.  The provisions of this subsection do not apply to: 
A.    Beaver trapping; 
B.    Trapping with drowning sets in navigable rivers and streams; or 
C.    Trapping with drowning sets on state-owned land and public rights-of-way. 
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires a trapper to obtain written permission from the landowner or 
occupant of certain property before setting traps on that person's property.  This bill limits 
that requirement to portions of the State situated south of Route 2 west of Bangor and 
south of Route 9 east of Bangor.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0106
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 106 
H.P. 88 
House of Representatives, January 20, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101:  
Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative RICHARDSON of Carmel for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101: 
Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to 
the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 101: Maine 
Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty, a major substantive rule of 
the Department of Education.
An Act To Amend the Fees for Infant Lifetime Hunting Licenses
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0108
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HARVELL, TRAHAN, COTTA, CRAFTS, CRAY, GIFFORD, LIBBY, PARRY, SANDERSON, WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §10851

Legislative Document 
No. 108 
H.P. 90 
House of Representatives, January 20, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Fees for Infant Lifetime Hunting Licenses 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
Representatives: COTTA of China, CRAFTS of Lisbon, CRAY of Palmyra, GIFFORD of 
Lincoln, LIBBY of Waterboro, PARRY of Arundel, SANDERSON of Chelsea, WOOD of 
Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10851, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 404, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
A.  For a person who is less than 6 years of age: 
(1)  An infant lifetime fishing license.  The fee for an infant lifetime fishing 
license is $150 for a resident and $450 for a nonresident; 
(2) An infant lifetime hunting license.  The fee for an infant lifetime hunting 
license is $150 for a resident and $450 for a nonresident; 
(3)  An infant lifetime archery hunting license.  The fee for an infant lifetime 
archery hunting license is $150 for a resident and $450 for a nonresident; 
(3-A)  An infant lifetime trapping license.  The fee for an infant lifetime trapping 
license is $150 for a resident and $450 for a nonresident; 
(4) An infant combination of any 2 lifetime licenses.  The fee for an infant 
combination of any 2 lifetime licenses is $250 for a resident and $750 for a 
nonresident; and 
(5)  An infant combination of any 3 lifetime licenses.  The fee for an infant 
combination of any 3 lifetime licenses is $400 for a resident and $1,200 for a 
nonresident; 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the license fee for an infant lifetime hunting license for nonresidents 
to $150 from $450.
An Act To Support Large-scale Marketing and Research and Development for Bulk Sales of Maine Seafood Worldwide
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0110
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: KUMIEGA, CHAPMAN, KRUGER, O'BRIEN, LANGLEY, RECTOR

Legislative Document 
No. 110 
H.P. 92 
House of Representatives, January 20, 2011 
An Act To Support Large-scale Marketing and Research and 
Development for Bulk Sales of Maine Seafood Worldwide 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CHAPMAN of Brooksville, KRUGER of Thomaston, 
O'BRIEN of Lincolnville, Senators: LANGLEY of Hancock, RECTOR of Knox. 
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. 
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of the Commissioner 0258 
Initiative: Provides funding for large-scale marketing of Maine seafood and for research 
and development for seafood production and processing to increase bulk sales of Maine 
seafood worldwide. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes a one-time General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 2011-12 for 
large-scale marketing of Maine seafood and for research and development for seafood 
production and processing to increase bulk sales of Maine seafood worldwide. 
GENERAL FUND 
2011-12
2012-13
All Other 
$3,000,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$3,000,000
$0
An Act To Discourage Illegal Dumping in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0112
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S52 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 94, 
L.D. 112, Bill, "An Act To Discourage Illegal Dumping in the State" 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in §2264-A in subsection 2 by striking out all of 
paragraph B (page 2, lines 16 to 20 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in §2264-A in subsection 2 to reletter the 
paragraphs to read consecutively. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 6. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes those provisions of Committee Amendment "A" that require 
the court to suspend a person's motor vehicle operator's license and certain licenses, 
permits, registrations and certificates issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife for unlawfully disposing of more than 15 pounds of litter or more than 27 cubic 
feet of litter and that authorize the surrender of those same licenses, permits, registrations 
and certificates for smaller amounts of littering. 
SPONSORED~~-----
(senatorJ~~~ 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
FISCAL SOTE REQLlRED 
(See attache~) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/28/11 hac:.. 
LD 112 
LR 119(04) 
An Act To Discourage Illegal Dumping in the State 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Jackson of Aroostook 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The incremental impact of this amendment is a minor Highway Fund savings to the Department of Secretary of State 
associated with not suspending motor vehicle licenses as called for in the committee amendment. 
LRO 119(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Discourage Illegal Dumping in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0112
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S113 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 13" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 94, 
L.D. 112, Bill, "An Act To Discourage Illegal Dumping in the State" 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in §2264-A by striking out all of subsection 2 
(page 2, lines 11 to 36 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'2. Disposal of more than 15 pounds or more than 27 cubic feet of litter. A 
person who disposes of more than 15 pounds or more than 27 cubic feet of litter commits 
a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $500 may be 
adjudged. the court: 
A. Shall impose a fine of not less than $500; 
B. 
Shall require the person to pay a party sustammg damages arising out of a 
violation of this subsection treble the actual damages or $200, whichever amount is 
greater, plus the injured party's court costs and attorney's fees if action results in a 
civil proceeding; 
C. Shall require the person to perform not less than 100 hours of public service 
relating to the removal of litter or to the restoration of an area polluted by litter 
disposed of in violation of this section. 
The court shall consult with the 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to determine if there is an opportunity 
for public service that may improve landowner and sportsman relations; 
D. When practical, shall require the person to remove the litter dumped in violation 
of this subsection~ 
E. May suspend the person's motor vehicle operator's license for a period of not less 
than 30 days or more than one year, except as provided in paragraph F. 
Notwithstanding paragraph F, the court shall suspend all licenses and permits issued 
under Title 12, Part 13, subpart 4 and recreational vehicle registrations and 
certificates issued to that p-erson under Title 12, Part 13, subpart 6 for a period of not 
less than 30 days or more than one year; and 
F. May suspend any license, permit, registratiOD or certification issued by a state 
agency or municipality to the person. A professional license, permit, registration or 
certification required for that personJsLQperate or establish a business or necessary 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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i-
'. 
SENATE AMENDMENT" 6" to COMMITfEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 94, L.D. 112 
for the person's primary source of employment may not be suspended unless the 
items dumped were related to the person's profession or occupation.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the suspension of a motor vehicle operator's license for 
illegal dumping as specified in Committee Amendment "A" from a mandatory penalty to 
an optional penalty. This amendment also clarifies that a motor vehicle operator's license 
may not be suspended by the court if it is necessa 
for the person's primary source of 
employment unless the du~n~as rated to th 
erson's operator's license. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~~~+-__ -,~+-______ __ 
(Senator MARTIN) 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
SENATE AMENDMENT