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An Act To Make Permanent the Direction of Fines Derived from Tribal Law Enforcement Activities to the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0194
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SOCTOMAH, AYOTTE, FITZPATRICK, MITCHELL, PICCHIOTTI, TUTTLE
Amends: 4 MRSA §1059

Legislative Document 
No. 194 
H.P. 171 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Make Permanent the Direction of Fines Derived from 
Tribal Law Enforcement Activities to the Passamaquoddy Tribe and 
the Penobscot Nation 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, FITZPATRICK of Houlton, 
MITCHELL of the Penobscot Nation, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1059, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 417, §1, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the provision of law that repeals the laws that direct fines derived 
from tribal law enforcement activities to the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot 
Nation.
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring Photograph Identification for the Purpose of Voting
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0199
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H558 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" (/" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 176, 
L.D. 199, Bill, "An Act To Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring Photograph 
Identification for the Purpose of Voting" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 1 in the first line (page 1, line 22 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "A voter" and inserting the following: 'A 
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a voter' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 1 by striking out all of the last 2 
underlined sentences (page 1, lines 29 to 33 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Notwithstanding any requirement to the contrary contained in this subsection, before 
November 7, 2012, a person may cast a ballot even if the person does not present the 
required photographic identification, but must be provided with a notice, designed by the 
Secretary of State, that describes the identification requirements set forth in this 
subsection. Beginning November 7, 2012, if a person who wishes to vote does not 
present photographic identification, that person must be permitted to cast a provisional 
ballot as provided by section 671-A.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment permits voters, prior to November 7, 2012, to cast regular ballots 
without presenting photographic identification. 
This amendment removes provisions 
authorizing voting by a person wi 
photogr: 
ic' entification who is personally 
known to an election worker. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~ __ ~==~ ________ __ 
(Representative CEBRA) 
TOWN: Naples 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Unenrolled Candidates under the Maine Clean Election Act
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0196
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: COTTA, THIBODEAU, BRIGGS, CHASE, GRAHAM, HAMPER, HARMON, OLSEN, SANDERSON, SARTY
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document 
No. 196 
H.P. 173 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act Regarding Unenrolled Candidates under the Maine Clean 
Election Act 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative COTTA of China. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CHASE of Wells, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, 
HAMPER of Oxford, HARMON of Palermo, OLSEN of Phippsburg, SANDERSON of 
Chelsea, SARTY of Denmark. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§5, ¶D-4, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. B, 
§6, is amended to read: 
D-4.  Not failed to pay any civil penalty assessed by the commission under this Title, 
except that a candidate has 3 business days from the date of the request for 
certification to pay the outstanding penalty and remain eligible for certification; and 
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§5, ¶D-5 is enacted to read: 
D-5.  As an unenrolled candidate, received the most votes on the ballot presented to 
voters at the primary election that asked voters to determine which unenrolled 
candidate for each office in that electoral district should receive funds distributed 
under this Act; and 
Sec. 3.  Secretary of State to establish financing primary for public 
financing.  The Secretary of State shall establish a method for voters in a primary 
election to choose among unenrolled candidates for the Legislature and for the office of 
Governor who are seeking qualification as participating candidates in the Maine Clean 
Election Act in order to determine which unenrolled candidate should receive public 
financing.  The Secretary of State shall submit emergency legislation to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs by December 1, 2011. 
Sec. 4.  Contingent effective date.  Those sections of this Act that amend the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, section 1125, subsection 5, paragraph D-4 and enact 
Title 21-A, section 1125, subsection 5, paragraph D-5 take effect only if legislation is 
enacted to provide a method for voters in a primary election to choose which unenrolled 
candidate receives Maine Clean Election Act financing. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Secretary of State to develop a system that allows voters to 
choose among unenrolled candidates for the Legislature and for the office of Governor to 
determine which unenrolled candidate should receive public financing under the Maine 
Clean Election Act.
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring Photograph Identification for the Purpose of Voting
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0199
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H579 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" 13" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 176, 
L.D. 199, Bill, "An Act To Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring Photograph 
Identification for the Purpose of Voting" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 1 by striking out all of the last 2 
underlined sentences (page 1, lines 29 to 33 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Before November 7,2012, a voter must be permitted to vote a regular ballot even if the 
voter does not present the required photographic identification. On and after November 
7, 2012, if a person who wishes to vote does not present photographic identification but is 
known to an election worker at the voting place, the identity of the person may be 
verified as provided in subsection I-A and the person may vote a regular ballot. If the 
person is not known to an election worker at the voting place, that person must be 
permitted to cast a provisional ballot as provided by section 671-A.' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of subsection I-A and inserting 
the following: 
'I-A. Voter known to election worker; verification of identity. A voter who does 
not provide photographic identification on election day as required by subsection 1 and is 
known to an election worker at the voting place may be issued a regular ballot if the 
election worker orally attests to the identity of the voter. For purposes of this subsection, 
"election worker" includes a municipal clerk, registrar or election official.' 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in §671-A in the first indented paragraph in the 
2nd line (page 2, line 14 in amendment) by striking out the following: "verified by 
affidavit" and inserting the following: 'attested to by an election worker' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a person who is known to an election worker to vote without 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 0" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 176, L.D. 199 
:~~::;;,gnphotograPhic ~f 
the ele~ 
attests to the identity of 
SPONSORED BY: .~lt----_ 
(Representative CEBRA) 
TOWN: Naples 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Update Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0198
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CEBRA, THOMAS, HOGAN, MAZUREK, PARRY, PEOPLES, ROSEN, THERIAULT, COLLINS, DIAMOND

Legislative Document 
No. 198 
H.P. 175 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Update Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MAZUREK of Rockland, PARRY of 
Arundel, PEOPLES of Westbrook, ROSEN of Bucksport, THERIAULT of Madawaska, 
Senators: COLLINS of York, DIAMOND 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 makes changes to the motor vehicle safety inspection laws to improve 
safety, provide administrative efficiency and reduce costs.
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring Photograph Identification for the Purpose of Voting
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0199
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S290 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" g " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 176, 
L.D. 199, Bill, "An Act To Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring Photograph 
Identification for the Purpose of Voting" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 1 by striking out all of the last 2 
underlined sentences (page 1, lines 29 to 33 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Before November 7,2012, a voter must be permitted to vote a regular ballot even if the 
voter does not present the required photographic identification. On and after November 
7, 2012, if a person who wishes to vote does not present photographic identification but is 
known to an election worker at the voting place, the identity of the person may be 
verified as provided in subsection I-A and the person may vote a regular ballot. If the 
person is not known to an election worker at the voting place, that person must be 
permitted to cast a provisional ballot as provided by section 671-A.' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of subsection I-A and inserting 
the following: 
't-A. Voter known to election worker; verification of identity. A voter who does 
not provide photographic identification on election day as required by subsection 1 and is 
known to an election worker at the voting place may be issued a regular ballot if the 
election worker orally attests to the identity of the voter. For purposes of this subsection, 
"election worker" includes a municipal clerk, registrar or election officia1.' 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in §671-A in the first indented paragraph in the 
2nd line (page 2, line 14 in amendment) by striking out the following: "verified by 
affidavit" and inserting the following: 'attested to by an election worker' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a person who is known to an election worker to vote without 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" t3" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 176, L.D. 199 
providing photographic identification if the election worker orally attests to the identity of 
the person. 
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SPONSOREDBY:~~== 
__ ~~~~~~r 
___________ 
~~~~-=_ 
(Senator PLOWMAN) 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring Photograph Identification for the Purpose of Voting
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0199
Committee Amendment CA_B_H733 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 176, L.D. 199, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring Photograph Identification for the Purpose 
of Voting" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Study Voter Participation and 
Registration and the Conduct of Elections in the State' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Report on voter participation, the registration of voters and the 
conduct of elections. Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall conduct a study of 
voter participation, the current system for registering voters and the conduct of elections 
in the State. 
The Secretary of State shall report the findings of the study and any 
suggested legislation recommended for introduction to the First Regular Session of the 
126th Legislature to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over elections matters no later than February 1,2013.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that directs the Secretary of State to 
conduct a study of voter participation, the system governing voter registration and the 
conduct of elections and report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over elections matters by February 1, 2013. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/23112 
~C!. 
LD199 
LR 108(08) 
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring Photograph Identification for the Purpose 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
~V~~ 
~ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~" C 
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Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Secretary of State associated with conducting a study of voter participation, the 
current system for registering voters and the conduct of elections and reporting the results can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources and with existing staff. 
LRO 1 08(08) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Modify Child Support Enforcement Procedures
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0202
Committee Amendment CA_A_H45 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f}" to H.P. 179, L.D. 202, Bill, "An Act To 
Modify Child Support Enforcement Procedures" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 1, lines 4 and 5 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'3. Duration. The order continues in effect for 6 months one year or until the obligor 
finds work, whichever occurs first.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reinstates the limitation, which was removed in the bill, on a court 
order for a child support obligor, expanding the limitation from 6 months as in current 
law to one year. 
FISCAL :\OTE HEQURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/21111 
frLZC 
LD202 
LR 701(02) 
An Act To Modify Child Support Enforcement Procedures 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~ " 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
The Department of Health and Human Services may experience minor savings as a result of the change in the duration 
of a court order to seek employment. 
LR0701(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Modernize and Reduce the Cost of Driver Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0201
Committee Amendment CA_A_H12 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 178, L.D. 201, Bill, "An Act To 
Modernize and Reduce the Cost of Driver Education" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in the 2nd line (page 2, line 5 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "2012" and inserting the following: '2013' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in the 2nd line (page 2, line 11 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "2012" and inserting the following: '2013' 
SUMMARY 
The amendment, which is the minority report, changes the deadline given to the 
Secretary of State to amend current rules governing the licensure of driver education 
schools to permit the use of communications technology for driver education instruction 
to July 1,2013. This amendment also changes the effective date of the bill to July 1, 
2013. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 03/04/11 frac 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
LD 201 
LR 517(02) 
An Act To Modernize and Reduce the Cost of Driver Education 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$72,945 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Highway Fund 
$0 
$0 
$72,945 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$75,040 
$75,040 
The Department of Secretary of State will require a Highway Fund allocation of $72,945 in fiscal year 2013-14 and 
$75,040 in fiscal year 2014-15 for one Driver License Examiner II position and related costs to provide regulatory 
oversight of on-line driver education curricula. 
LR0517(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Complimentary Any-Deer Permits to Persons 70 Years of Age and Older
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0200
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CURTIS, THIBODEAU, CRAFTS, CRAY, CUSHING, SARTY, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 12 MRSA §10853

Legislative Document 
No. 200 
H.P. 177 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Provide Complimentary Any-Deer Permits to Persons 70 
Years of Age and Older 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CURTIS of Madison. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, CRAY of Palmyra, CUSHING of Hampden, SARTY of 
Denmark, TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10853, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
1.  Residents over 70 years of age.  A complimentary license to hunt, trap or fish, 
including an archery license under section 11109, subsection 7, a pheasant hunting permit 
under section 11156, a muzzle-loading hunting license under section 11109, subsection 4, 
a migratory waterfowl permit under section 11157, an antlerless deer permit under 
section 11152 and a bear hunting permit under section 11151 must be issued to a resident 
who is 70 years of age or older upon application to the commissioner. 
A.    A resident who applies for a complimentary license under this section at any 
time during the calendar year of that resident's 70th birthday must be issued a license 
upon application, regardless of the actual date during that calendar year in which that 
resident attains 70 years of age.  A guide license may be renewed without charge for 
a resident who is 70 years of age or older upon application to the commissioner.  The 
application must be accompanied by a birth certificate or other certified evidence of 
the applicant's date of birth and residency. 
B.    Beginning January 1, 2006, the department may not issue a complimentary 
license to a resident over 70 years of age.  A complimentary license issued to a 
resident over 70 years of age prior to January 1, 2006 is valid as long as the license 
holder satisfies the residency requirements set out in section 10001, subsection 53. 
C.    A complimentary license issued under this subsection remains valid for the 
remainder of the life of the license holder, as long as the license holder continues to 
satisfy the residency requirements set out in section 10001, subsection 53 and the 
license is not revoked or suspended. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §10853, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 75, §1, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows residents 70 years of age or older to receive a complimentary 
antlerless deer permit.
An Act Regarding the Membership of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0204
Committee Amendment CA_A_S19 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 54, L.D. 204, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
the Membership of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRS A §13083-I, sub-§2, ,F is enacted to read: 
F. A member appointed to the board of trustees may not be an employee who serves 
at the pleasure of a person who holds elected office in municipal, county or state 
government, except for the appointment made pursuant to paragraph D.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It amends the language in 
the bill that prevents a member of the board of trustees of the Midcoast Regional 
Redevelopment Authority from being an employee who serves at the pleasure of a person 
who holds elected office in municipal, county or state government to clarifY that this 
restriction does not apply to the commissioner of a department of State Government that 
serves as an ex officio member on the authority, since the commissioner serves at the 
pleasure of the Governor. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Incorporated Nonprofit Performing Arts Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0205
Committee Amendment CA_A_S90 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 55, L.D. 205, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
a Sales Tax Exemption to Incorporated Nonprofit Performing Arts Organizations" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect October 1,2011.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an e·ffective date of October 1, 2011. 
FISCAL ;';OTE REQLJKED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 125LR0879(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Lrproved: 04/2411\ 
~e 
LD205 
LR 879(02) 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Incorporated Nonprofit Performing Arts Organizations 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
~Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$29,260 
$43,472 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$45,211 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($29,260) 
($1,540) 
($43,472) 
($2,288) 
($45,211) 
($2,380) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
}4'Y 2014-15 
$47,( 
($47,019) 
($2,475) 
Establishing a sales tax exemption for sales to incorporated non-profit performing arts organizations will result in a 
reduction in revenue to the General Fund and reduce revenue sharing.
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Incorporated Nonprofit Performing Arts Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0205
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S342 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 55, 
L.D. 205, Bill, "An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Incorporated Nonprofit 
Performing Arts Organizations" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 (page 1, line 12 in amendment) by striking out 
the following: "2011" and inserting the following: '2012' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the effective date from October 1, 20 II to October 1, 2012. 
SPONSOREDBY:~G2~~~G~~~~j_\(~~~~~~~ __ _ 
(Senator ROSEN, R.)(JrI.../ 
COUNTY: Hancock 
FISCAL ilion: H.L'<. '- lI,,"U) 
(~~ a~tached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 06/24/11 
;:fJF!?ae 
LD205 
LR 879(04) 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Incorporated Nonprofit Performing Arts Organizations 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" S- 3'f~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen of Hancock 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
($29,260) 
$29,260 
$1,540 
FY 2012-13 
($13,042) 
$13,042 
$686 
Projectipns 
FY 2013~14 
$0 
~o 
~O 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment delays the effective date of the sales exemption, eliminating the revenue loss in fi~cal year 2011-12 
and reducing the revenue loss in fiscal year 2012-13. As amended, the bill have the following rev~nue impact: 
Gross Revenue Loss - Sales and Use Tax 
Local Government Fund Revenue 
General Fund Revenue - Net 
FY 2011-12 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2012-13 
($32,032) 
($1,602) 
($30,430) 
LR0879(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
($47,591) 
($2,380) 
($45,211) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
($49,494) 
($2,475) 
($47,019)
An Act Regarding the Membership of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0204
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, PRIEST, GOODALL, MASON, RECTOR, TRAHAN, CLARKE, MARTIN, WEBSTER
Amends: 5 MRSA §13083-I

Legislative Document 
No. 204 
S.P. 54 
In Senate, January 27, 2011 
An Act Regarding the Membership of the Midcoast Regional 
Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative PRIEST of Brunswick and 
Senators: GOODALL of Sagadahoc, MASON of Androscoggin, RECTOR of Knox, TRAHAN 
of Lincoln, Representatives: CLARKE of Bath, CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §13083-I, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 599, §1, is 
amended to read: 
E.    A member appointed to the board of trustees may not hold an elected office in 
municipal, county or state government or be an employee who serves at the pleasure 
of a person who holds elected office in municipal, county or state government. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a member appointed to the board of trustees of the Midcoast 
Regional Redevelopment Authority may not be an employee who serves at the pleasure 
of a person who holds elected office in municipal, county or state government.
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Incorporated Nonprofit Performing Arts Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0205
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, WEBSTER, ALFOND, GOODALL, CLARKE, KNIGHT, PRESCOTT, PRIEST
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 205 
S.P. 55 
In Senate, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Incorporated 
Nonprofit Performing Arts Organizations 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport and 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, GOODALL of Sagadahoc, Representatives: CLARKE of 
Bath, CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, PRESCOTT of 
Topsham, PRIEST of Brunswick. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§92 is enacted to read: 
92.  Performing arts organizations.  Sales to incorporated nonprofit performing arts 
organizations organized for the purpose of providing arts, educational or cultural 
programs to a live audience, including, but not limited to, music, dance and theater. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax exemption for sales to incorporated nonprofit 
performing arts organizations.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Repair and Maintain the Red Iron Bridge Crossing the Saco River in the Town of Fryeburg
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0206
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HASTINGS, RANKIN, SARTY

Legislative Document 
No. 206 
S.P. 56 
In Senate, January 27, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Repair and 
Maintain the Red Iron Bridge Crossing the Saco River in the Town 
of Fryeburg 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative RANKIN of Hiram and 
Representative: SARTY of Denmark. 
Sec. 1.  Repair and maintain Red Iron Bridge.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation shall repair and maintain the Red Iron Bridge, which 
crosses the Saco River in the Town of Fryeburg. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to repair and maintain the Red 
Iron Bridge, which crosses the Saco River in the Town of Fryeburg.
Resolve, To Establish a Stakeholder Group To Review the Maine State Grant Program II
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0209
Committee Amendment CA_A_S10 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 59, L.D. 209, "Resolve, To Establish a 
Stakeholder Group To Review the Maine State Grant Program" 
II 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in subsection 4 in the first line (page 1, line 13 in 
resolve) by inset1ing after the following: "private" the following: " nonprofit' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in subsection 8 in the first line (page 1, line 18 in 
resolve) by insetting after the following: "Institute;" the following: 'and' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 by striking out all of subsection 9. 
Amend the resolve in section 2 by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
Amend the resolve in section 4 in the last line (page 2, line 2 in resolve) by inserting 
after the following: "affairs." the following: The joint standing committee may introduce 
a bill during the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature to implement the 
recommendations on matters relating to the review.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the member of the stakeholder group established by the 
resolve invited to represent Maine's private higher education institutions represents 
private, nonprofit higher education institutions. The amendment strikes the provision 
inviting a Legislator serving on the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural 
Affairs during the 125th Legislature. 
The amendment also provides that the Joint 
Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs may introduce a bill during the 
matters relating to the stakeholder group's review of the Maine State Grant Program. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
I 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/07111 frac 
LD209 
LR 155(02) 
Resolve, To Establish a Stakeholder Group To Review the Maine State Grant Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A "t? -\ 0 '} 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Finance Authority of Maine to coordinate a review of the Maine State Grant Program and to 
prepare the required report can be absorbed within the authority'S existing budgeted resources. Additional costs to the 
Department of Education, the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System to participate in 
the stakeholder group can be absorbed by each organization's existing budgeted resources. 
LR0155(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0210
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S147 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 6" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 60, 
L.D. 210, Bill, "An Act Regarding the Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in §6312 in subsection 3 by striking out all of 
paragraph G (page 2, line 12 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'G. A resident fishing on July 4th, Labor Day weekend or Memorial Day weekend~~' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment restores the exemption in current law that allows a resident to fish 
on July 4th, Memorial Day weekend or Labor Day weekend without registering on the 
saltwater recreational fishing registry. 
SPONSORED BY:~ t1,~Uf duee& 
(Senator SNOWE-MELLO) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0210
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H457 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,4-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 60, 
L.D. 210, Bill, "An Act Regarding the Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 3 in paragraph N in the last line 
(page 2, line 34 in amendment) by striking out the following: "; and" and inserting the 
following: '~' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 3 in paragraph 0 in the . last line 
(page 2, line 38 in amendment) by striking out the following: """ and inserting the 
following: '; and' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 3 by inserting after paragrUiph 0 the 
following: 
. 
'Po A person fishing for mackerel from June 15th to August 15th.' 
SUMMARY 
The amendment exempts from registry requirements persons fishing for nackerel 
from June 15th to August 15th. 
SPONSORED BY: 
~ .f' G--
(Representative MCKA 
) 
TOWN: Newcastle 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Funding for the Fish Stocking Program II
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0213
Committee Amendment CA_A_S110 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ., A "to S.P. 64, L.D. 213, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Funding for the Fish Stocking Program" 
II 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 0511 0111 
;tvac::.. 
LD213 
LR 1164(02) 
An Act To Provide Funding for the Fish Stocking Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" $-1 \0 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$500,000 
$500,000 
$500,000 
$500,000 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$500,000 
$500,000 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$500,000 
$500,000 
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife of $500,000 
beginning in fiscal year 2011-12 for the purchase of fish for the fish stocking program. 
LRJ 164(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Funding for the Fish Stocking Program
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0213
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S592 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 64, 
L.D. 213, Bill, "An Act To Provide Funding for the Fish Stocking Program" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 13 to 22 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 
Initiative: Appropriates ongoing funds beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 for the purchase 
of fish for the fish stocking program. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$200,000 
$200,000 
This amendment reduces the ongoing funding provided in Committee Amendment 
"B" from $500,000 to $200,000 beginning in fiscal year 2012-13. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
__ ~hed) 
SPONSORED~2L 
(Senator ROSEN, R.) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/14/12 foYac:.. 
LD213 
LR 1164(06) 
An Act To Provide Funding for the Fish Stocking Program 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A" S -..:> 92-
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$0 
($300,000) 
$0 
($300,000) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
($300,000) 
($300,000) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
($300,000) 
($300,000) 
This amendment reduces the ongoing funding from $500,000 to $200,000 beginning in fiscal year 2012-13, resulting 
in a General Fund savings of $300,000. 
LRI164(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Provide Funding for the Fish Stocking Program
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0213
Committee Amendment CA_B_S372 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "13 "to S.P. 64, L.D. 213, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Funding for the Fish Stocking Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 
Initiative: Appropriates ongoing funds beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 for the purchase 
of fish for the fish stocking program. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
t-12 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$500,000 
$500,000 
This amendment provides a General Fl.l11d appropriation of $500,000 for fiscal year 
2012-13 for the purchase of fish for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's fish 
stocking program. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 01/10112 
~aC"-
LD 213 
LR 1164(04) 
An Act To Provide Funding for the Fish Stocking Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" '5- 312.. 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$0 
$500,000 
$0 
$500,000 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$500,000 
$500,000 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$500,000 
$500,000 
The bill includes an ongoing General Fund appropriation to the Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife of 
$500,000 beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 for the purchase of fish for the fish stocking program. 
LRl164(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Funding for the Fish Stocking Program
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0213
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: THIBODEAU, DAVIS, DIAMOND, SHERMAN, BLACK, CRAFTS, DUNPHY, GIFFORD, MALABY, TIMBERLAKE

Legislative Document 
No. 213 
S.P. 64 
In Senate, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Provide Funding for the Fish Stocking Program 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Cosponsored by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville and 
Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, SHERMAN of Aroostook, Representatives: BLACK of 
Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, DUNPHY of Embden, GIFFORD of Lincoln, MALABY of 
Hancock, TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for the purchase of fish for the fish stocking program. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a General Fund appropriation of $500,000 for fiscal years 2011-12 
and 2012-13 for the purchase of fish for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's 
fish stocking program. 
GENERAL FUND 
2011-12
2012-13
All Other 
$500,000
$500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$500,000
$500,000
An Act To Establish Governor William King Day
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0214
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: GOODALL, CLARKE, BARTLETT, BLISS, BOLDUC, KENT, PRESCOTT, SIROCKI, VOLK
Amends: 1 MRSA §150-F

Legislative Document 
No. 214 
S.P. 65 
In Senate, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Establish Governor William King Day 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Representative CLARKE of Bath and 
Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BLISS of Cumberland, Representatives: BOLDUC of 
Auburn, KENT of Woolwich, PRESCOTT of Topsham, SIROCKI of Scarborough, VOLK of 
Scarborough. 
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.  Governor William King Day 
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation indicating February 9th of each 
year as Governor William King Day in honor of the first Governor of Maine, a proponent 
of statehood for Maine. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes Governor William King Day in honor of the first governor of 
Maine.
An Act To Require the Maine Turnpike Authority To Promote Maine Products and Businesses
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0217
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: RECTOR, VOLK, ALFOND, COLLINS, COURTNEY, LANGLEY, SAVIELLO, SNOWE-MELLO, TRAHAN, McKANE
Amends: 23 MRSA §1984

Legislative Document 
No. 217 
S.P. 68 
In Senate, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Require the Maine Turnpike Authority To Promote 
Maine Products and Businesses 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator RECTOR of Knox. 
Cosponsored by Representative VOLK of Scarborough and 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, COLLINS of York, COURTNEY of York, LANGLEY of 
Hancock, SAVIELLO of Franklin, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, TRAHAN of Lincoln, 
Representative: McKANE of Newcastle. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1984 is enacted to read: 
§1984.  Promotion of Maine products and businesses 
The authority shall promote and accommodate Maine products and businesses at rest 
areas owned or operated by the authority. The authority shall confer with and receive 
approval from the Department of Economic and Community Development before 
contracting for the products and businesses at the rest areas. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Maine Turnpike Authority to promote and accommodate Maine 
products and businesses at rest areas owned or operated by the authority, with the advice 
and approval of the Department of Economic and Community Development.
Resolve, To Prohibit Smokers from Receiving MaineCare Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0216
Committee Amendment CA_A_S17 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 67, L.D. 216, "Resolve, To Prohibit 
Smokers from Receiving MaineCare Benefits" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Regarding MaineCare Tobacco Treatment and Smoking Cessation 
Benefits' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the tille and before the summary 
and inselting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Best practice and model treatment programs. Resolved: That the 
Department of Health and Human Services, through the Partnership for a Tobacco-Free 
Maine, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Office of 
MaineCare Services, shall work to address and reduce tobacco use by MaineCare 
members. The depaJtment shall identify best practice measures for reducing the smoking 
rate of MaineCare members. The department shall determine ways to increase use of the 
MaineCare tobacco treatment benefit while working within existing resources to fund 
projects necessary to reach MaineCare members. The depaliment shall submit a written 
report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health 
and human services matters on its progress under this section by November 30th each 
year through 2014.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title of the resolve and changes the resolve to foclls on 
MaineCare tobacco cessation and treatment. The amendment directs the Department of 
Health and Human Services, through the Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine, the 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Office of MaineCare Services, 
to work to address and reduce tobacco use by MaineCare members, to identify best 
practice measures for reducing the smoking rate of MaineCare members and to determine 
ways to increase use of the MaineCarc tobacco treatment benefit while working within 
existing resources to fund projects necessary to reach MaineCare members. 
The 
Page I - 12SLRI044(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMEI\D:VIEI\T" 
"to S.l'. 67. L.D. 216 
amendment requires the department to submit a vvritten report to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters 
on its progress by November 30th each year through 2014. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
co MITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/16/11 
;:!;pac 
LD216 
LR 1044(02) 
Resolve, To Prohibit Smokers from Receiving MaineCare Benefits 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 5 - 11 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed by the department utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1044(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Authorize the Leasing of Rail Crossings
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0215
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, TRAHAN
Amends: 12 MRSA §1814

Legislative Document 
No. 215 
S.P. 66 
In Senate, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Authorize the Leasing of Rail Crossings 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Senator: TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1814, as amended by PL 1999, c. 240, §1, is further amended 
to read: 
§1814.  Convey land 
Consistent with section 598-A, the bureau may sell and convey lands under this 
subchapter and improvements on those lands.  With the consent of the Governor and the 
commissioner and subject to the provisions of section 598-A, the bureau may convey 
interests in lands or lease the same those lands.  With the consent of the commissioner, 
the bureau may lease, for a term not exceeding 5 years, railroad right-of-way crossings 
under this subchapter for railroads upon which rail service is no longer operated.  Any 
lease to the Federal Government requires the approval of the Legislature.  Any lease 
entered into must be canceled or revoked after due notice of intention to cancel or revoke 
the lease by action of the bureau when the use for which that lease was given has been 
abandoned or materially modified or whenever the conditions imposed in any lease have 
been broken. 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and 
Lands may convey interests in or lease state park lands and historic sites with the 
approval of both the Commissioner of Conservation and the Governor.  This bill 
authorizes the bureau, with the consent of the commissioner, to lease for a term not 
exceeding 5 years railroad right-of-way crossings on state park lands and historic sites for 
railroads upon which rail service is no longer operated.
Resolve, To Prohibit Smokers from Receiving MaineCare Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0216
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, FARNHAM, KATZ, MARTIN, MASON, WHITTEMORE, KESCHL

Legislative Document 
No. 216 
S.P. 67 
In Senate, February 1, 2011 
Resolve, To Prohibit Smokers from Receiving MaineCare Benefits 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Senators: FARNHAM of Penobscot, KATZ of Kennebec, MARTIN of 
Kennebec, MASON of Androscoggin, WHITTEMORE of Somerset, Representative: KESCHL 
of Belgrade. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to amend rules.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its rules 
governing the MaineCare program to provide that a person who smokes is not eligible to 
receive benefits under the program and that, in order to be eligible to receive benefits 
under the program, a person must attest to the fact that the person does not smoke.   
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules 
governing the MaineCare program to provide that a person who smokes is not eligible to 
receive benefits under the program.