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An Act To Encourage Coyote Management
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0640
Committee Amendment CA_A_H221 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "H" to H.P. 470, LD. 640, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage Coyote Management" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §l0853, sub-§15 is enacted to read: 
15. Complimentary license for killed coyotes. A resident who hunts coyote and 
who has killed 10 coyotes within one year m~issued a complimentary hunting 
license under section 11109, subsection 3, paragr_aph B for the subsequent year upon 
application to the commissioner and upon certification of the coyotes killed. 
The 
commissioner shall adopt rule~~eming the certifjcation of coyotes killed under this 
section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. It provides a complimentary hunting license, 
instead of the complimentary antlerless deer permit in the bill, to a resident who kills 10 
coyotes in one year. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/07111 
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125th MAINELEGISLA1-'URE 
LD640 
LR 755(02) 
An Act To Encourage Coyote Management 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "If' 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
.Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
This legislation provides a complimentary hunting license to anyone who hunts coyote and has killed 10 coyotes 
within one year. Currently, hunters who kill coyotes do not tag them, therefore it is unknown how many are killed 
each year. The bill does not specify how the department will certify the number of coyotes killed each year by any 
one hunter. If the rules require the coyotes to be tagged, it is unlikely anyone will kill the required 10 since the 
tagging fee is $5 per coyote. If the department develops another method to certify the number of coyotes killed, 
General Fund revenues could be reduced.
An Act To Require Sex Offenders To Complete Their Full Time on the Sex Offender Registry
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0638
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HARVELL, COTTA, MORISSETTE, PARRY, SANDERSON
Amends: 34-A MRSA §11225-A

Legislative Document 
No. 638 
H.P. 468 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Require Sex Offenders To Complete Their Full Time on 
the Sex Offender Registry 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: COTTA of China, MORISSETTE of Winslow, PARRY of 
Arundel, SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §11225-A, sub-§5-A is enacted to read: 
5-A.  Periods of noncompliance.  During any period in which the 10-year registrant 
fails to comply with verification requirements under section 11222, the bureau, pursuant 
to any rules the bureau may adopt, shall toll the registration period for the duration of the 
time the registrant is not in compliance.  Once the 10-year registrant is in compliance, the 
10-year period must resume at the point at which it was tolled.  The bureau shall maintain 
the 10-year registrant's information on the Internet pursuant to section 11221, even when 
the registrant is not in compliance. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies that during any period in which a person subject to the 10-year 
registrant requirements under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act of 1999, 
as amended, fails to comply with verification requirements, the Department of Public 
Safety, State Bureau of Identification, pursuant to any rules the bureau may adopt, shall 
toll the registration period for the duration of the time that the registrant is not in 
compliance.  Once the registrant is in compliance, the 10-year period resumes at the point 
at which it was tolled.  During the period when the registrant is not in compliance, the 
bureau is required to continue to maintain the registrant's information on the Internet.
An Act To Protect Medical Care Providers and Hospital Staff
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0639
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HARVELL, DRISCOLL
Amends: 17-A MRSA §752-C

Legislative Document 
No. 639 
H.P. 469 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Protect Medical Care Providers and Hospital Staff 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Representative DRISCOLL of Westbrook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §752-C, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 470, §1, is amended to 
read: 
§752-C.  Assault on a medical care provider 
1.    A person is guilty of assault on an emergency a medical care provider if that 
person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to an emergency a 
medical care provider or the support staff of the medical provider while the emergency 
medical care provider is providing emergency medical care or after the medical care 
provider has provided medical care to the person or to someone to whom the person has a 
connection. 
2.    As used in this section, "emergency medical care provider" includes hospital 
personnel assisting in an emergency and a licensed or unlicensed person who provides 
medical care in a hospital, health care facility or other professional setting, including an 
emergency medical services persons person, defined in Title 32, section 83, subsection 
12.  "Support staff of a medical provider" includes a person who provides direct support 
to a medical care provider or to a hospital or health care facility, including maintenance 
and janitorial personnel. 
3.    Assault on an emergency a medical care provider is a Class C crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill broadens the Class C offense of assault on an emergency medical care 
provider to include all medical care providers who are assaulted while providing medical 
care or after providing medical care by the person who was provided the medical care or 
by another person connected to such a person.  This bill also broadens the offense to 
include an assault on medical care support staff, such as maintenance and janitorial 
personnel.
An Act To Encourage Coyote Management
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0640
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, THIBODEAU, AYOTTE, BLACK, CRAFTS, FREDETTE, TIMBERLAKE, JACKSON, SHERMAN
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152, 12 MRSA §12002

Legislative Document 
No. 640 
H.P. 470 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Encourage Coyote Management 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, BLACK of Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, FREDETTE 
of Newport, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, SHERMAN of 
Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8.  Hunters who kill 10 coyotes.  A complimentary anterless deer permit may be 
issued to a resident of the State who has killed 10 coyotes pursuant to section 12002. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12002 is enacted to read: 
§12002.  Complimentary license for killed coyotes 
A person who hunts coyote and who has killed 10 coyotes within one year may be 
issued a complimentary antlerless deer permit under section 11152 upon application to 
the commissioner and upon certification of the coyotes killed.  The commissioner shall 
adopt rules governing the certification of coyotes killed under this section.  Rules adopted 
pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a complimentary anterless deer permit to any hunter who has killed 
coyotes within one year.
An Act To Allow a Portion of Snowmobile Registration Fees To Be Used for the Repair of Trail-grooming Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0641
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, THIBODEAU, BLACK, BURNS, CRAFTS, FREDETTE, HAMPER, TIMBERLAKE, JACKSON, SHERMAN
Amends: 12 MRSA §13104

Legislative Document 
No. 641 
H.P. 471 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Allow a Portion of Snowmobile Registration Fees To Be 
Used for the Repair of Trail-grooming Equipment 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, BURNS of Whiting, CRAFTS of Lisbon, FREDETTE of 
Newport, HAMPER of Oxford, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, 
SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13104, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. OO, §20 
and c. 226, §1, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
4.  Fee.  Except as provided in subsection 5, the annual snowmobile registration fee is 
as follows: 
A.  For residents, $40.  The registration for a snowmobile owned by a resident is 
valid for one year, commencing on July 1st of each year; and 
B.  For nonresidents: 
(1)  Forty-three dollars for a 3-consecutive-day registration.  A person may 
purchase more than one 3-day registration in any season; and 
(2)  Eighty-eight dollars for a seasonal registration. 
The registration for a snowmobile owned by a nonresident must specify the dates for 
which the registration is valid. 
Five dollars from each registration fee collected pursuant to this subsection must be 
transferred to a special fund administered by the Off-Road Vehicle Division of the 
Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of Conservation.  The funds must be 
used to assist any entity that has a snowmobile trail grooming contract with the bureau in 
the purchase of trail-grooming equipment.  The funds also may be used for the repair or 
overhaul of trail-grooming equipment. 
Seven dollars from each resident snowmobile registration fee must be transferred to the 
Snowmobile Trail Fund of the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a portion of snowmobile registration fees to be used for the repair of 
trail-grooming equipment used by entities that have snowmobile trail grooming contracts 
with the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands.  The bill also corrects 
a conflict created by Public Law 2009, chapter 213, Part OO, section 20, which removed 
the nonresident 10-consecutive-day registration, and Public Law 2009, chapter 226, 
section 1, which  maintained the nonresident 10-consecutive-day registration.  The bill 
corrects that conflict by removing the nonresident 10-consecutive-day registration.
An Act To Require Insurance Companies To Reissue Qualifying Long-term Care Partnership Policies
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0642
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FOSSEL, HOBBINS, DOW, MALABY, PRESCOTT
Amends: 24-A MRSA §5082

Legislative Document 
No. 642 
H.P. 472 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Require Insurance Companies To Reissue Qualifying 
Long-term Care Partnership Policies 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FOSSEL of Alna. 
Cosponsored by Senator HOBBINS of York and 
Representatives: DOW of Waldoboro, MALABY of Hancock, PRESCOTT of Topsham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §5082 is enacted to read: 
§5082.  Long-term Care Partnership Program; exchange for qualified policies 
Upon request of an insured, an insurer shall exchange a long-term care insurance 
policy issued prior to July 1, 2009 for a long-term care insurance policy that qualifies 
under the Long-term Care Partnership Program pursuant to Title 22, section 3174-GG.  
The addition of a rider, endorsement or change in schedule page to an in-force policy by 
an insurer constitutes a qualifying policy replacement for the purposes of meeting Long-
term Care Partnership Program requirements if the effective date of the policy revision is 
on or after July 1, 2009.  An insurer may not impose additional underwriting 
requirements or place the insured in a less favorable rating plan or classification when 
reissuing a long-term care insurance policy that qualifies for the Long-term Care 
Partnership Program. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires insurers to reissue long-term care insurance policies that qualify for 
the Long-term Care Partnership Program pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
22, section 3174-GG upon a request from a policyholder to exchange a long-term care 
insurance policy issued prior to July 1, 2009.  An insurer may not impose additional 
underwriting requirements or place the insured in a less favorable rating plan or 
classification.
An Act To Protect Public Safety in the Operation of the Oxford County Casino
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0643
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S368 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 473, 
L.D. 643, Bill, "An Act To Protect Public Safety in the Operation of the Oxford County 
Casino" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 5 the following: 
'Sec. 6. Exemption of deposit of fees in account of Gambling Control 
Board. Notwithstanding the provision of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 8, section 
1018, subsection 1 that requires fees collected pursuant to Title 8, section 1018 to be 
deposited directly to the Administrative Expenses Other Special Revenue Funds account 
within the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Board, all fees imposed 
pursuant to Title 8, section 10 18, subsection 1, paragraphs A to E that are associated with 
a casino located in Oxford County licensed pursuant to Title 8, section 1011, subsection 
2-A or a slot machine facility licensed as of January 1, 2011 pursuant to Title 8, section 
1011, subsection 2 and collected during fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13 must be 
deposited in the General Fund.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Committee Amendment "A" requires fees collected from slot machine operators and 
casinos to be deposited in the Administrative Expenses Other Special Revenue Funds 
account within the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Board instead of in 
the General Fund. This amendment exempts the fees associated with a casino located in 
Oxford County and a slot machine facility licensed as such as of January 1, 2011 from 
that requirement for fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13 only and requires those fees from 
that casino and that slot machine-f-a .. _to-be- -
'ted in the General Fund. 
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COUNTY: Hancock 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUR£D 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 06/29/11 
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LD643 
LR 1555(05) 
An Act To Protect Public Safety in the Operation of the Oxford County Casino 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" S _ ~~ 
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 
FY 2012-13 
($461,950) 
($1,078,650) 
$461,950 
($461,950) 
$1,078,650 
($1,078,650) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment provides that license fees from the Bangor racino and Oxford casino be deposited in the General 
Fund for fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13. The incremental effect compared to the committee amendment would be 
an elimination of the loss of General Fund revenue of $461 ,950 in fiscal year 2011-12 and $1,078,650 in fiscal year 
2012-13. 
LR1555(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Protect Public Safety in the Operation of the Oxford County Casino
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0643
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CAREY

Legislative Document 
No. 643 
H.P. 473 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Protect Public Safety in the Operation of the Oxford 
County Casino 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CAREY of Lewiston. 
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 laws governing the oversight of the casino eligible to 
be licensed in Oxford County that are determined to be incomplete or inconsistent with 
existing laws and rules in other states that authorize the operation of casino gambling.
An Act To Add Transit Services to the Growth Management Program Comprehensive Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0644
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: COTTA, KATZ, FLOOD, FOSTER, HASKELL, MORISSETTE, PEOPLES, SANDERSON, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4326

Legislative Document 
No. 644 
H.P. 474 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Add Transit Services to the Growth Management 
Program Comprehensive Plan 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative COTTA of China. 
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: FLOOD of Winthrop, FOSTER of Augusta, HASKELL of Portland, 
MORISSETTE of Winslow, PEOPLES of Westbrook, SANDERSON of Chelsea, Senator: 
GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4326, sub-§1, ¶G, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, 
§45 and Pt. C, §10, is amended to read: 
G.  Existing transportation systems, including the capacity of existing and proposed 
major thoroughfares, secondary routes, transit services, pedestrian ways and parking 
facilities; 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws regarding planning and land use regulation by amending 
the growth management program comprehensive plan elements to include transit services 
in the list of existing transportation systems.
An Act To Exempt Retired Military Pay from State Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0647
Committee Amendment CA_A_H123 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" !1" to H.P. 477, L.D. 647, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Retired Military Pay from State Income Tax" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4 (page 2, lines 1 to 14 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 4. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ~H 
is enacted to read: 
HH. To the extent included in federal adjusted gross income, $10,000 of benefits 
paid under a military retirement plan. 
For purposes of this paragraph, "military 
retirement plan" means benefits received as a result of service in the active or reserve 
components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard. 
Sec. 5. Application. This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2011.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the bill by increasing the current state income tax 
exemption for military retirement benefits from $6,000 to $10,000 instead of exempting, 
phased in over a 5-year period, all military pension benefits. 
FISCAL :-':OTE REQlJIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 04/19111 
frac:.. 
LD647 
LR 328(02) 
An Act To Exempt Retired Military Pay from State Income Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes' 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$3,862,672 
$2,955,036 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
($3,043,687) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
. $3,134,997 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($3,862,672) 
($203,299) 
($2,955,036) 
($155,528) 
$3,043,687 
($160,194) 
($3,134,997) 
($165,000) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Increasing the current state income tax exemption for military retirement benefits from $6,000 to $10,000 will result in 
losses to the General Fund and reduce revenue sharing. The impact is highest for fiscal year 2011-12 because by the 
time the bill becomes law the impact from January 1,2011 to June 30, 2011 would have to be credited in fiscal year 
2011-12. 
LR0328(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Replace Maine's Health Insurance System with the Type of System Used in New Hampshire
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0645
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PARRY, BENNETT, LIBBY, MORISSETTE, O'CONNOR, PARKER, SIROCKI, COLLINS

Legislative Document 
No. 645 
H.P. 475 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
Resolve, To Replace Maine's Health Insurance System with the 
Type of System Used in New Hampshire 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BENNETT of Kennebunk, LIBBY of Waterboro, 
MORISSETTE of Winslow, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PARKER of Veazie, SIROCKI of 
Scarborough, Senator: COLLINS of York. 
Sec. 1.  Bureau of Insurance comparison of state law to New Hampshire 
law.  Resolved:  That the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau 
of Insurance shall compare current state law regulating individual and group health 
insurance in the Maine Insurance Code to the laws regulating individual and group health 
insurance in the State of New Hampshire.  The Bureau of Insurance shall determine the 
similarities and differences between the laws of each state and develop proposed 
legislation to amend the Maine Insurance Code to conform that code to New Hampshire 
law.  The Bureau of Insurance shall submit a report, along with proposed legislation, to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services no later than January 
15, 2012.  The Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services may report 
out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature based on the proposed 
legislation included in the report. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, 
Bureau of Insurance to compare current state law regulating individual and group health 
insurance with New Hampshire law and develop proposed legislation to conform state 
law to New Hampshire law.  The resolve requires the Bureau of Insurance to submit a 
report, along with proposed legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and 
Financial Services no later than January 15, 2012.  The resolve authorizes the Joint 
Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services to report out a bill to the
An Act Regarding Special Taste-testing Festivals
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0649
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H462 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "II" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 479, 
L.D. 649, Bill, "An Act Regarding Special Taste-testing Festivals" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § 1052-C in subsection 1 in the 2nd and 3rd 
lines (page 1, lines 23 and 24 in amendment) by striking out the following: "and 
manufacturers licensed under section 1355" and inserting the following: " manufacturers 
licensed under section 1355 and certificate of approval holders under section 1361' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of subsection 7 (page 2, lines 
to 36 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'7. Additional provision for wine. A sales representative licensed in a:ccordance 
with section 1502 may provide and pour wine that is not registered with the bureau but 
has been registered with the United States Department of the Treasury, Alcohol and 
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau at the food and bevera e indust 
taste-testin I event for 
the purpose of promoting that wine for distribution and sale in the State.' 
SUMMARY 
I 
I 
This amendment strikes the provision of Committee Amendment "A" th1at permits 
only a licensed caterer to serve wine that has not yet been registered in the] State and 
instead allows a sales representative of the manufacturer of that wine to serve t1jle sample. 
The committee amendment permits manufacturers and wholesalers to apply for the 
special food and beverage industry taste-testing event license; this amendment I allows an 
out-of-state or foreign wholesaler and manufacturer with a certificate of approval issued 
by the State to also a 
the ev 
license. 
SPONSORED B : ~==~~~~~~-----
(Representative FITT 
TOWN: Pittsfield 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Special Taste-testing Festivals
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0649
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H494 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/3,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 479, 
L.D. 649, Bill, "An Act Regarding Special Taste-testing Festivals" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § 1052-C in subsection 1 in the 2nd and 3rd 
lines (page 1, lines 23 and 24 in amendment) by striking out the following: "and 
manufacturers licensed under section 1355" and inserting the following: " manufacturers 
licensed under section 1355 and certificate of approval holders under section 1361' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. 
Limited promotion of certain wine. 
Notwithstanding the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 28-A or any other law to the contrary, until August 1,2011, a sales 
representative licensed in accordance with Title 28-A, section 1502 may provide and pour 
wine that is not registered with the Department of Public Safety's liquor enforcement 
division but has been registered with the United States Department of the Treasury, 
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau at a food and beverage industry taste-testing 
event for the purpose of promoting that wine for distribution and sale in the State.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Committee Amendment "A" pennits manufacturers and wholesalers to apply for the 
special food and beverage industry taste-testing event license; this amendment allows an 
out-of-state or foreign wholesaler and manufacturer with a certificate of approval issued 
by the State to also apply for the event license. This amendment allows, until August 1, 
2011, a sales repre 
o( t 
manufactur 
the wine to serve the sample. 
SPONSORED Y: 
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TOWN: Pittsfield 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Create an Apprentice Trapper License
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0650
Committee Amendment CA_A_H70 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 480, L.D. 650, Bill, "An Act To Create 
an Apprentice Trapper License" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 12204 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in the last line 
(page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "including" the following: 'but 
not limited to' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the bill to clarify that an apprentice trapper must be in 
visual and voice contact with a supervisor without the aid of any devices. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
LD 650 
LR 866(02) 
An Act To Create an Apprentice Trapper License 
Fiscal Note for nill as Amended by Committee Amendment /+, 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new civil violations and Class E crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Creating an apprentice trapper license may increase General Fund revenue by encouraging people who have never 
trapped before to go trapping with an experienced trapper for one year without taking a trapper education course. This 
increased revenue is considered to be minor and does not require any change to the budget. _ 
Additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife associated with updating the license sales catalog 
can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0866(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend Animal Welfare Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0652
Committee Amendment CA_A_H260 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 482, L.D. 652, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend Animal Welfare Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Protect Animal Cruelty Investigations' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 and 2 (page 1, lines 2 to 11 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the sections of the bill pertaining to dangerous dogs. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Establish a Task Force on Franco-Americans
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0656
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S337 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 486, 
L.D. 656, "Resolve, To Establish a Task Force on Franco-Americans" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the first line (page 1, line 25 in amendment) by 
inserting after "That" the following: ',notwithstanding Joint Rule 353,' 
SUMMARY 
The amendment explicitly exempts this study from the requirements of Joint Rule 
353. 
SPONSORED BY: @c ~ 
(Senator COURT E ) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Sec. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF Licensing and Enforcement - Public Safety 0712 Initiative: Eliminates one Office Associate II position and one State Police Detective position. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT Personal Services All Other OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL SUMMARY 2011-12 (2.000) ($147,092) ($5,652) ($152,744) 2012-13 (2.000) ($152,233) ($5,652) ($157,885) This amendment is the minority report of the committee. It adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill.
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0658
Committee Amendment CA_A_H329 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A .. to H.P. 488, L.D. 658, Bill, 
Modify the Requirement ofa Permit To Carry a Concealed Weapon" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 5 the following: 
"An Act To 
'Sec. 6. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Licensing and Enforcement - Public Safety 0712 
Initiative: Eliminates one Office Associate II position and one State Police Detective 
position. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
(2.000) 
($147,092) 
($5,652) 
($152,744) 
2012-13 
(2.000) 
($152,233) 
($5,652) 
($157,885) 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. It adds an appropriations 
and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/22111 
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LD658 
LR 1024(02) 
An Act To Modify the Requirement of a Permit To Carry a Concealed Weapon 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
$104,300 
($152,744) 
($104,300) 
($97,000) 
FY 2012-13 
$104,300 
($157,885) 
($104,300) 
($97,000) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$104,300 
($157,885) 
($104,300) 
($97,000) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$104,300 
($157,885) 
($104,300) 
($97,000) 
This legislation limits the areas where a person would need a concealed weapons permit to carry a weapon, reduce the 
permit and renewal fees and increases the permit term. These provisions would reduce General Fund revenue by 
$104,300 and Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to the Department of Public Safety by $97,000 beginning in fiscal 
year 2011-12. The Department of Public Safety would eliminate one Office Associate II position and one State Police 
Detective position as a result of reduced levels of issuance of concealed weapons permits resulting in Other Special 
Revenue Funds savings of $152,744 in fiscal year 2011-12 and $157,885 in fiscal year 2012-13. 
LR1024(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Amend Its Rules Pertaining to the Statute of Limitations for Filing a Due Process Hearing Request Regarding Special Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0662
Committee Amendment CA_A_H188 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "(1,, to H.P. 492, L.D. 662, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Education To Amend Its Rules Pertaining to the Statute of Limitations for 
Filing a Due Process Hearing Request Regarding Special Education" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 4th line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "6" and inserting the following: '4' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. The amendment provides that the statute of limitations for filing a 
due process hearing request in special education matters is 4 years and not 6 years as 
indicated in the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/0311 1 
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LD662 
LR 177(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Amend Its Rules Pertaining to the Statute of 
Limitations for Filing a Due Process Hearing Request Regarding Special Education 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'R" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education for the costs associated with rulemaking can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LRO 177(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Amend Its Rules Pertaining to the Statute of Limitations for Filing a Due Process Hearing Request Regarding Special Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0662
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: KENT, LOVEJOY, ALFOND, BERRY, STRANG BURGESS, WAGNER

Legislative Document 
No. 662 
H.P. 492 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Amend Its Rules 
Pertaining to the Statute of Limitations for Filing a Due Process 
Hearing Request Regarding Special Education 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KENT of Woolwich. 
Cosponsored by Representative LOVEJOY of Portland, Senator ALFOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, WAGNER 
of Lewiston. 
Sec. 1.  Rules amended.  Resolved:  That the Department of Education shall 
amend its rules in Chapter 101: Maine Unified Special Education Regulation in Section 
XVI to clarify that a due process hearing request must allege a violation that occurred not 
more than 6 years before the date the parent or public agency knew or should have known 
about the alleged action that forms the basis of the due process hearing request. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve restores to 6 years the statute of limitations for filing a due process 
hearing request in special education matters.
An Act To Clarify the Responsibilities of Pharmacy Benefits Managers and Preferred Provider Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0660
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PICCHIOTTI, MARTIN, CURTIS, FITZPATRICK, KNIGHT, MORISSETTE, RICHARDSON, SANDERSON, SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4317

Legislative Document 
No. 660 
H.P. 490 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Clarify the Responsibilities of Pharmacy Benefits 
Managers and Preferred Provider Organizations 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Kennebec and 
Representatives: CURTIS of Madison, FITZPATRICK of Houlton, KNIGHT of Livermore 
Falls, McKANE of Newcastle, MORISSETTE of Winslow, RICHARDSON of Warren, 
SANDERSON of Chelsea, Senator: SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4317, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Pharmacy benefits managers; preferred provider organizations.  For the 
purposes of this section, a pharmacy benefits manager registered under section 1913, or a 
preferred provider arrangement administrator registered under section 2674-A that 
administers a preferred provider arrangement for pharmacy services, is subject to the 
same requirements as a carrier. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that requirements governing the relationships between pharmacy 
providers and insurance carriers also apply to pharmacy benefits managers and preferred 
provider organizations that administer pharmacy services.
An Act To Require Driver Education for All New Drivers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0661
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: TILTON, SAVIELLO, CEBRA, FITTS, FITZPATRICK
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1351

Legislative Document 
No. 661 
H.P. 491 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Require Driver Education for All New Drivers 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TILTON of Harrington. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, FITTS of Pittsfield, FITZPATRICK of Houlton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1351, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1999, c. 470, §20, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
1.  Driver education required.  Except to operate a moped only, a license may not 
be issued to a person: 
A.  Under 18 years of age unless that person presents a certificate of successful 
completion of an approved driver education course and examination; or 
B.  Eighteen years of age or older unless that person presents a certificate of 
successful completion of at least 4 hours of an approved driver education course. 
The requirement of completion of an approved driver education course may be waived 
for a person who holds a valid driver's license from another jurisdiction. 
Sec. 2.  Secretary of State directed to amend rules governing driver 
education.  The Secretary of State shall establish rules authorized by the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 29-A, section 153 governing the driver education curriculum for persons 
years of age or older.  The curriculum must include, but is not limited to, a review of 
motor vehicle laws in this State and information about driving under the influence of 
alcohol and drugs and its effect on a person's ability to drive safely. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires persons 18 years of age or older to successfully complete a 4-hour 
driver education course before they are issued a license to operate a motor vehicle in this 
State.  The bill also directs the Secretary of State to establish rules governing the driver 
education curriculum for persons who are 18 years of age or older so that the driver 
education course includes, but is not limited to, a review of motor vehicle laws and 
information about driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and its effect on a 
person's ability to drive safely.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Corporate Political Donations
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0663
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: RUSSELL, BERRY, BLODGETT, BOLDUC, GOODE, O'BRIEN
Amends: 36 MRSA §5200-A, 36 MRSA §5204-C

Legislative Document 
No. 663 
H.P. 493 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Corporate Political 
Donations 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BLODGETT of Augusta, 
BOLDUC of Auburn, GOODE of Bangor, O'BRIEN of Lincolnville. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§1, ¶V, as amended by PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, 
§54, is further amended to read: 
V.  For any taxable year beginning in 2009, 2010 or 2011, an amount equal to the 
absolute value of any net operating loss carry-forward claimed for purposes of the 
federal income tax; and 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§1, ¶W, as reallocated by PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. 
A, §55, is amended to read: 
W.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2009 but before January 1, 2011, 
an amount equal to the gross income during the taxable year from the discharge of 
indebtedness deferred under the Code, Section 108(i).; and 
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§1, ¶X is enacted to read: 
X.  The  amount of any tax paid under section 5204-C and not included in federal 
adjusted gross income. 
Sec. 4.  36 MRSA §5204-C is enacted to read: 
§5204-C.  Corporate political expenditures 
In addition to any other tax imposed by this Part, in the case of a corporation, a tax is 
imposed equal to 200% of the aggregate of the following amounts for the taxable year 
paid or contributed under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971: 
1.  Amount of contributions.  The amount of contributions as defined by 2 United 
States Code, Section 431; and 
2.  Amount paid for electioneering communications.  The amount paid for 
electioneering communications as defined in 2 United States Code, Section 434(f)(3).  
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a tax on corporate campaign contributions and electioneering 
communications.
An Act To Ensure Apportionment of Scallop Licenses
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0664
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: TILTON, RAYE, BURNS, TRAHAN
Amends: 12 MRSA §6706

Legislative Document 
No. 664 
H.P. 494 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Ensure Apportionment of Scallop Licenses 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TILTON of Harrington. 
Cosponsored by President RAYE of Washington and 
Representative: BURNS of Whiting, Senator: TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6706, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 607, Pt. A, §4, is 
amended to read: 
3.  Scallop license limited entry system.  Notwithstanding subsection 2, the 
commissioner shall establish by rule a limited entry system under which a person who did 
not hold a hand fishing scallop license or a scallop dragging license in the previous 
calendar year may become eligible to obtain that license.  The rules for a limited entry 
system must include provisions for the method and administration of the program, 
including a process to ensure that hand fishing scallop licenses and scallop dragging 
licenses are available in regions where these licenses were previously issued.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commissioner of Marine Resources to adopt rules for the 
limited entry scallop system that contain a process to ensure that hand fishing scallop 
licenses and scallop dragging licenses are available in regions where those licenses were 
previously issued.
Resolve, To Reimburse Convenience Stores on a One-time Basis for Beverage Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0666
Committee Amendment CA_A_H28 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to H.P. 496, L.D. 666, "Resolve, To 
Reimburse Convenience Stores on a One-time Basis for Beverage Containers" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. The amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page I - 125LRI095(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/11/11 A?ac 
LD 666 
LR 1095(02) 
Resolve, To Reimburse Convenience Stores on a One-time Basis for Beverage Containers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Genera! Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Requiring the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to reimburse all convenience stores the refund 
value of beverage containers that are not labeled in accordance with state statute will result in a General Fund cost. It 
is not known how many of these beverage containers may be held by convenience stores, therefore an estimate of the 
cost is not made at this time. 
LR 1095(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Limit Claims of Exempt Property
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0665
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MOULTON
Amends: 14 MRSA §4422

Legislative Document 
No. 665 
H.P. 495 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Limit Claims of Exempt Property 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MOULTON of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §4422, first ¶, as amended by PL 1985, c. 187, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
The following property is exempt from attachment and execution, except to the extent 
that it has been fraudulently conveyed by the debtor or is underlying a debt specified in 
United States Code, Section 523(a)(1), Section 523(a)(2)(A) and (B), Section 
523(a)(4) to (9) and Section 523(a)(11) to (19). 
Sec. 2.  14 MRSA §4422, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2007, c. 579, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
B.    The debtor's aggregate interest, not to exceed $95,000 in value, in property 
described in paragraph A, if the debtor or a dependent of the debtor is either a person 
years of age or older or a person physically or mentally disabled and because of 
such disability is unable to engage in substantial gainful employment and whose 
disability has lasted or can be expected to last for at least 12 months or can be 
expected to result in death; except that if the debtor's interest is held jointly with any 
other person or persons, the exemption may not exceed in value the lesser of $95,000 
or the product of the fractional share of the debtor's interest times $190,000.  This 
paragraph does not apply to liens obtained prior to its effective date or to judgments 
based on torts involving other than ordinary negligence on the part of the debtor. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies that claims of exempt property may not be used to protect against 
certain debts that would be excepted from discharge under federal bankruptcy law or 
judgments based on torts involving other than ordinary negligence on the part of the 
debtor.