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An Act To Allow the Burning of Certain Agricultural Products in Outdoor Wood Boilers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0484
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, THIBODEAU, AYOTTE, BLACK, CRAFTS, CRAY, CURTIS, DAVIS, GIFFORD, LONG
Amends: 38 MRSA §610-B

Legislative Document 
No. 484 
H.P. 377 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Allow the Burning of Certain Agricultural Products in 
Outdoor Wood Boilers 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, BLACK of Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, CRAY of 
Palmyra, CURTIS of Madison, DAVIS of Sangerville, GIFFORD of Lincoln, LONG of 
Sherman. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §610-B, last ¶, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 442, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
The Department of Environmental Protection shall adopt rules to implement this 
section.  Notwithstanding section 592-A, the rules must include a definition of "nuisance 
condition" specifically relating to the operation of outdoor wood boilers.  The rules may 
not prohibit the burning of hay bales and cornstalks in an outdoor wood boiler.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the burning of hay bales and cornstalks in an outdoor wood boiler.
An Act To Ensure the Greatest Possible Public Benefit from Energy Efficiency Spending
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0485
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: CRAY, THIBODEAU, BLACK, CURTIS, GIFFORD, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §10110

Legislative Document 
No. 485 
H.P. 378 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Ensure the Greatest Possible Public Benefit from Energy 
Efficiency Spending 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CRAY of Palmyra. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CURTIS of Madison, GIFFORD of Lincoln, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §10110, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. B, 
§3, is amended to read: 
B.  The During the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, the trust, with regard to the 
assessment imposed under subsection 4, shall: allocate funds to the conservation 
programs that are the most cost-effective as measured in savings to electric ratepayers 
of the State per trust dollar allocated. 
(1)  Target at least 20% of funds to programs for low-income residential 
consumers, as defined by the board by rule; 
(2)  Target at least 20% of funds to programs for small business consumers, as 
defined by the board by rule; and 
(3)  To the greatest extent practicable, apportion remaining funds among 
customer groups and geographic areas in a manner that allows all other customers 
to have a reasonable opportunity to participate in one or more conservation 
programs. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends provisions of law targeting the Efficiency Maine Trust's use of funds 
raised through the assessment on transmission and distribution utilities for conservation 
programs to ensure that during the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, funds are allocated 
to the conservation programs that are the most cost-effective as measured in savings to 
electric ratepayers in the State per trust dollar allocated.
An Act To Clarify the Uniform Arbitration Act
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0486
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CROCKETT, BLISS, BEAULIEU, CRAY, GIFFORD, MOULTON, NASS, PRIEST, HASTINGS, MASON
Amends: 14 MRSA §5943

Legislative Document 
No. 486 
H.P. 379 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Clarify the Uniform Arbitration Act 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Senator BLISS of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, CRAY of Palmyra, GIFFORD of Lincoln, 
MOULTON of York, NASS of Acton, PRIEST of Brunswick, Senators: HASTINGS of 
Oxford, MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §5943, as enacted by PL 1967, c. 430, is amended to read: 
§5943.  Court, jurisdiction 
The term "court" means the Superior Court or the District Court of this State. The 
making of an agreement described in section 5927 providing for arbitration in this State 
confers jurisdiction on the court to enforce the agreement under this chapter and to enter 
judgment on an award thereunder under the agreement. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that the Uniform Arbitration Act confers jurisdiction in either the 
District Court or the Superior Court.
An Act To Facilitate the Restoration of Hunting and Fishing Licenses That Have Been Suspended
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0487
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON, CLARK, DAVIS, SARTY, PATRICK, SAVIELLO
Amends: 12 MRSA §10153-A

Legislative Document 
No. 487 
H.P. 380 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Facilitate the Restoration of Hunting and Fishing 
Licenses That Have Been Suspended 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DAVIS of Sangerville, SARTY of Denmark, 
Senators: PATRICK of Oxford, SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10153-A is enacted to read: 
§10153-A.  Advisory committee; restoration of suspended hunting and fishing 
licenses 
The commissioner shall establish an ongoing advisory committee within the 
department for the purpose of developing a protocol for the restoration of suspended 
hunting and fishing licenses and to review and provide advice on matters relating to the 
restoration of suspended hunting or fishing licenses. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to establish an 
ongoing advisory committee for the purpose of developing a protocol for the restoration 
of suspended hunting and fishing licenses and to review and provide advice on matters 
relating to the restoration of suspended hunting or fishing licenses.
An Act To Exempt Active Duty Armed Services Income from the Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0489
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HARVELL, CLARK, COTTA, ESPLING, KNIGHT, MORISSETTE, PARRY, PLUMMER, SANDERSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document 
No. 489 
H.P. 382 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Exempt Active Duty Armed Services Income from the 
Income Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLARK of Easton, COTTA of China, ESPLING of New 
Gloucester, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, MORISSETTE of Winslow, PARRY of Arundel, 
PLUMMER of Windham, SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶FF, as corrected by RR 2009, c. 2, §112, is 
amended to read: 
FF.  To the extent included in federal adjusted gross income, student loan payments 
made by the taxpayer's employer in accordance with section 5217-D; and 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶GG, as reallocated by RR 2009, c. 2, §113, is 
amended to read: 
GG.  To the extent included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income, the 
recovery of a portion of a federal standard deduction claimed in a prior year for 
which the taxpayer was not allowed under this Part to reduce federal adjusted gross 
income or Maine adjusted gross income for that year.; and 
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶HH is enacted to read: 
HH.  Income received by an individual for active duty in the Armed Forces of the 
United States, as defined in the Code, Section 7701(a)(15). 
Sec. 4.  Application.  This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2011. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from income tax income received by an individual for active duty 
in the Armed Forces of the United States.
An Act To Allow Nonresidents To Hunt on the First Day of the Firearm Season on Deer
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0488
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SHAW, FITTS
Amends: 12 MRSA §11401

Legislative Document 
No. 488 
H.P. 381 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Allow Nonresidents To Hunt on the First Day of the 
Firearm Season on Deer 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Representative: FITTS of Pittsfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11401, sub-§1, ¶B, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and 
amended by c. 655, Pt. B, §168 and affected by §422, is further amended to read: 
B.  The commissioner may shorten the open season on deer in any part of the State, 
as long as: 
(1)  The demarcation of the areas with the shortened season follows recognizable 
physical boundaries, such as rivers and railroad rights-of-way; and. 
(3)  The Saturday preceding the first day of open season on deer is an open day 
for residents of the State only. 
Sec. 2.  Rules.  The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall amend its 
rules governing deer hunting to provide that the open season for deer hunting begins on 
the Saturday that had been limited to resident hunters only. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows nonresidents to hunt on the first day of the firearm season on deer.
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0494
Committee Amendment CA_A_H76 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl " 
to H.P. 387, L.D. 494, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Schedule for 
Redistricting" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/24111 
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LD494 
LR 915(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Schedule for 
Redistricting 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-ll 
General 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general\' 
election in November. Tfthe number or size ofthe referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
If approved by the voters, this constitutional amendment would change the timing of redistricting beginning in 2021. 
This would represent a shift of costs from fiscal year 2022-23 to fiscal year 2020-21. Current estimates of the costs to 
the Legislature of redistricting are $400,000. 
LR0915(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt the Value of Family Farms from the Estate Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0490
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, THIBODEAU, BLACK, CRAFTS, CRAY, DAVIS, FREDETTE, GIFFORD, LIBBY, O'BRIEN
Amends: 36 MRSA §4080

Legislative Document 
No. 490 
H.P. 383 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Exempt the Value of Family Farms from the Estate Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, CRAY of Palmyra, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, FREDETTE of Newport, GIFFORD of Lincoln, LIBBY of Waterboro, O'BRIEN 
of Lincolnville. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §4080 is enacted to read: 
§4080.  Exemptions 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, 
"eligible farmland" means a tract of land located in the State, including woodland and 
wasteland, that was classified as farmland under the farm and open space tax law, chapter 
105, subchapter 10, for 5 years preceding the death of the owner.  The farming or 
agricultural activity and the income derived from that activity may be earned by either the 
owner or lessee of the farmland. 
2.  Exemption.  The tax otherwise imposed by this chapter is reduced by the amount 
of the tax attributable to eligible farmland included in the taxable estate, including 
eligible farmland held by an entity to the extent that the value of the entity is included in 
the taxable estate.  If the value of a decedent's estate minus the value of eligible farmland 
is below the amount that would incur federal estate tax, no tax is owed under this chapter. 
3.  Application.  This section applies to an estate of a decedent who dies on or after 
January 1, 2011. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the value of eligible farmland from the calculation of the Maine 
estate tax.
An Act To Amend the Powers and Duties of Municipal Treasurers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0497
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: GIFFORD, THIBODEAU, AYOTTE, CLARK, EDGECOMB, FOSTER, LIBBY, LONG, PARRY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5603

Legislative Document 
No. 497 
H.P. 390 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Powers and Duties of Municipal Treasurers 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GIFFORD of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, CLARK of Easton, EDGECOMB of Caribou, FOSTER 
of Augusta, LIBBY of Waterboro, LONG of Sherman, McFADDEN of Dennysville, PARRY 
of Arundel. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §5603, sub-§2, ¶A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 6, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
A.  Except as provided in subparagraphs (1) to (3), and except as otherwise provided 
by charter or ordinance, disburse money only on the authority of a warrant drawn for 
the purpose, affirmatively voted and signed by a majority of the municipal officers. 
(1)  The municipal officers may adopt a written policy to permit the disbursement 
of employees' wages and benefits when a disbursement warrant has been signed 
by one or more designated municipal officers.  The policy must be filed with the 
town clerk and the municipal treasurer and renewed annually by vote of the 
municipal officers remains in effect until amended or revoked by a subsequent 
vote of the municipal officers. 
(2)  The municipal officers may adopt a written policy to permit the disbursement 
of payments for municipal education costs when a disbursement warrant has been 
signed by the school superintendent and approved by a majority of the school 
board or by a finance committee appointed or duly elected by the school board.  
The policy must be filed with the town clerk and the municipal treasurer and 
renewed annually by vote of the municipal officers remains in effect until 
amended or revoked by a subsequent vote of the municipal officers. 
(3)  The municipal officers may adopt a written policy to permit the disbursement 
of state fees when a disbursement warrant has been signed by one or more 
designated municipal officers.  The policy must be filed with the town clerk and 
the municipal treasurer and renewed annually by vote of the municipal officers 
remains in effect until amended or revoked by a subsequent vote of the municipal 
officers; 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that written policies adopted by municipal officers permitting 
certain disbursements remain in effect until amended or revoked.
An Act To Extend the Length of the School Day
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0498
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DOW
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4801

Legislative Document 
No. 498 
H.P. 391 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2011 
An Act To Extend the Length of the School Day 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DOW of Waldoboro. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4801, sub-§2-B is enacted to read: 
2-B.  Length of school day.  Beginning in the 2013-2014 school year and for every 
school year thereafter, the length of an average instructional day must be at least 5 hours 
and 45 minutes.  For purposes of this subsection, "instructional day" means a school day 
during which both students and teachers are present, either in a school or in another 
setting. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires, beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, that a school instructional 
day, which is a day during which both students and teachers are present, must be at least 
hours and 45 minutes in length.
An Act To Protect Persons in Residential Care Who Are under Limited Guardianship
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0499
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CURTIS, WHITTEMORE, CRAY, CUSHING, FITTS, PARRY
Amends: 22 MRSA §7801

Legislative Document 
No. 499 
H.P. 392 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2011 
An Act To Protect Persons in Residential Care Who Are under 
Limited Guardianship 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CURTIS of Madison. 
Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset and 
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, CUSHING of Hampden, FITTS of Pittsfield, PARRY of 
Arundel. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §7801, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6.  Protection of persons under limited guardianship.  Beginning January 1, 2012, 
a residential care facility that is licensed under subsection 1 and that has as a resident a 
person who is the subject of a limited guardianship ordered pursuant to Title 18-A, 
section 5-105 as a condition of licensure or renewal of licensure shall certify that the 
administrator of the residential care facility is knowledgeable about and understands the 
nature of limited guardianship. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires licensed residential care facilities that have as residents persons 
under limited guardianship under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 18-A, section 5-105 
to certify as a condition of licensure or renewal a knowledge and understanding of limited 
guardianship.
An Act To Provide an Option To Register with the Selective Service System When Obtaining a Driver's License
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0501
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H229 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "f/" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 394, 
L.D. 501, Bill, "An Act To Provide an Option To Register with the Selective Service 
System When Obtaining a Driver's License" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 (page 2, lines 1 to lOin 
amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes an appropriations and allocations section that was 
inadvertently included in Commi 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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LD501 
LR 555(04) 
An Act To Provide an Option To Register with the Selective Service System When Obtaining a 
Driver' s ~cense 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 'ff" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Cebra of Naples 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($10,427) 
($10,427) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This floor amendment removes a Highway Fund allocation to the Department of Secretary of State which was 
inadvertently included in the committee amendment. 
LR0555(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act To Create an Income Tax Checkoff To Benefit Libraries
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0500
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CURTIS, HOBBINS, CUSHING, FITTS
Amends: 27 MRSA §8, 36 MRSA §5291

Legislative Document 
No. 500 
H.P. 393 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2011 
An Act To Create an Income Tax Checkoff To Benefit Libraries 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CURTIS of Madison. 
Cosponsored by Senator HOBBINS of York and 
Representatives: CUSHING of Hampden, FITTS of Pittsfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  27 MRSA §8 is enacted to read: 
§8.  Maine Public Library Fund 
There is established the Maine Public Library Fund, an interest-bearing account, 
referred to in this section as "the fund."  The fund receives money deposited by the 
Treasurer of State pursuant to Title 36, section 5291 and any other money contributed 
voluntarily to the fund.  The fund is administered by the State Librarian.  All money 
deposited in the fund and the earnings on that money remain in the fund to be used to 
provide grants to free public libraries for use in providing services identified as priority 
services by the State Librarian.  Money in the fund may also be used for the necessary 
administrative and personnel costs associated with the management of the fund but may 
not be deposited in the General Fund or any other fund except as specifically provided by 
law. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5291 is enacted to read: 
§5291.  Maine Public Library Fund; voluntary checkoff  
1.  Maine Public Library Fund.  When filing a return, a taxpayer entitled to a 
refund under this Part may designate that a portion of that refund be paid into the Maine 
Public Library Fund established in Title 27, section 8.  A taxpayer who is not entitled to a 
refund under this Part may contribute to the Maine Public Library Fund by including with 
that taxpayer's return sufficient funds to make the contribution.  The contribution may not 
be less than $1.  Each individual income tax return form must contain a designation in 
substantially the following form: "Maine Public Library Fund: ( ) $1, ( ) $5, ( ) $10, ( ) 
$25 or ( ) Other $.... ." 
2.  Contributions credited to Maine Public Library Fund.  The State Tax Assessor 
shall determine annually the total amount contributed pursuant to subsection 1.  Prior to 
the beginning of the next year, the State Tax Assessor shall deduct the cost, up to $2,000 
annually, of administering the Maine Public Library Fund checkoff and report the 
remainder to the Treasurer of State, who shall forward that amount to the Maine Public 
Library Fund. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes an income tax checkoff to support free public libraries in the 
State.
Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Examine the Issue of a Run-off Election for Governor
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0503
Committee Amendment CA_A_H504 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" R" to H.P. 396, L.D. 503, "Resolve, Directing the 
Secretary of State To Examine the Issue of a Run-off Election for Governor" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Examine the Issue of a Traditional 
Run-off Election for Governor' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of sections 1 and 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Secretary of State directed to examine the issue of a traditional 
run-off election for Governor. Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall examine 
the issue of holding a traditional run-off election in cases when each candidate for 
Governor receives less than 50% of the votes cast at the election. The Secretary of State 
shall confer with the executive director of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election Practices regarding the impact that traditional run-off elections may have on 
campaign finance laws, including the Maine Clean Election Act; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall submit a report 
concerning the issue of a traditional run-off election for Governor and any recommended 
legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs by January 31, 
2012.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. 
It clarifies that the 
Secretary of State is required to examine traditional run-off elections and requires 
consideration of the impact of traditional run-off elections on the campaign finance laws, 
including the Maine Clean Election Act. 
FISCAL NOTE REQl iKtU 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/02111 ;k?ac:.. 
LD503 
LR 260(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Examine the Issue of a Run-off Election for Governor 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
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 examining the issue of a run-off election for 
Governor, conferring with the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices regarding the impact on 
campaign finance laws and reporting the findings can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR0260(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide an Option To Register with the Selective Service System When Obtaining a Driver's License
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0501
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CROCKETT, FARNHAM, BEAULIEU, GIFFORD, RUSSELL, VALENTINO, PATRICK
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1301

Legislative Document 
No. 501 
H.P. 394 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2011 
An Act To Provide an Option To Register with the Selective Service 
System When Obtaining a Driver's License 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Senator FARNHAM of Penobscot and 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, GIFFORD of Lincoln, RUSSELL of Portland, 
VALENTINO of Saco, Senator: PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1301, sub-§12 is enacted to read: 
12.  Selective service option.  A male United States citizen or immigrant who is 
under 26 years of age and who applies for a license under this section may consent to 
register in compliance with the requirements of the federal Military Selective Service 
Act, 50 United States Code, Section 453.  The application form under subsection 1 must 
have a box that the applicant may check that indicates the applicant's consent to register 
with the federal Selective Service System.  If an applicant consents to register with the 
federal Selective Service System pursuant to this subsection, the Secretary of State shall 
forward in electronic format the necessary information of the applicant to the federal 
Selective Service System and send notice to the applicant confirming that the Secretary of 
State forwarded the necessary information of the applicant to the federal Selective 
Service System. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a male United States citizen or immigrant to register with the federal 
Selective Service System on the application for a driver's license.
Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Examine the Issue of a Run-off Election for Governor
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0503
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TUTTLE

Legislative Document 
No. 503 
H.P. 396 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Examine the Issue of a 
Run-off Election for Governor 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Sec. 1.  Secretary of State directed to examine the issue of a run-off 
election for Governor.  Resolved:  That the Secretary of State shall examine the 
issue of holding a run-off election in cases when each candidate for Governor receives 
less than 50% of the votes cast at the election; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Secretary of State shall submit a report 
concerning the issue of a run-off election for Governor and any recommended legislation 
to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs by January 31, 2012. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Secretary of State to examine the issue of a run-off election 
for Governor and to report to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal 
Affairs by January 31, 2012.
An Act To Allow Consumer Refunds or Exchanges of Unopened Bottles of Spirits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0504
Committee Amendment CA_A_H119 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 397, L.D. 504, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Consumer Refunds or Exchanges of Unopened Bottles of Spirits" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety, Division of Liquor Licensing 
and Compliance To Amend Its Rules Governing the Return of Spirits by 
Consumers' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Department of Public Safety's division of liquor licensing and 
compliance to amend rules. Resolved: That, no later than January 1, 2012, the 
Department of Public Safety's division of liquor licensing and compliance shall amend its 
rules regarding the return of spirits by a consumer. The rules must provide that an agency 
liquor store may permit the return of a bottle of spirits from a consumer if the bottle has 
not been opened or tampered with and is accompanied by a sales receipt that shows the 
bottle of spirits was purchased within the last 10 days from that agency liquor store. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this resolve are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the bill and makes it a resolve. The resolve requires the 
Department of Public Safety's division of liquor licensing and compliance to adopt rules 
permitting an agency liquor store to accept the return of an unopened bottle of spirits. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/12/11 frae 
LD504 
LR 1458(02) 
An Act To Allow Consumer Refunds or Exchanges of Unopened Bottles of Spirits 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '14" 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with rulemaking can be absorbed with existing staff 
and within existing budgeted resources. 
LRI458(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Align State Standards Pertaining to Food and Beverages outside of the School Lunch Program to Federal Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0505
Committee Amendment CA_A_H297 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '/1 " 
to H.P. 398, L.D. 505, Bill, "An Act To Align 
State Standards Pertaining to Food and Beverages outside of the School Lunch Program 
to Federal Standards" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 in the last line (page 1, line 13 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "and culinary" and inserting the following: 'and to products 
prepared in culinary' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. It clarifies that the federal school nutrition standards for foods and 
beverages distributed on school grounds do not apply to products prepared in culinary 
arts programs. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/16/11 
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LD505 
LR 244(02) 
An Act To Align State Standards Pertaining to Food and Beverages outside of the School Lunch 
Program to Federal Standards 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with rulemaking can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR0244(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prevent the Disclosure of Student Social Security Numbers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0506
Committee Amendment CA_A_H292 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "it" to H.P. 399, L.D. 506, Bill, "An Act To 
Prevent the Disclosure of Student Social Security Numbers" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/12111 
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LD506 
LR 147(02) 
An Act To Prevent the Disclosure of Student Social Security Numbers 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "fJr' 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No state fiscal impact 
Repealing the provisions of law that require local school units to request and report student social security numbers to 
the Department of Education may result in savings to local school units statewide. The Department of Education has 
indicated that this legislation will not jeopardize the development of the federal or grant funding for the Maine 
Statewide Longitudinal Data System. 
LROI47(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To More Closely Coordinate the Classification of Forested Farmland under the Farm and Open Space Tax Laws with the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0507
Committee Amendment CA_A_H573 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 400, L.D. 507, Bill, "An Act To More 
Closely Coordinate the Classification of Forested Farmland under the Farm and Open 
Space Tax Laws with the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 2nd paragraph in the 13th line (page 
1, line 22 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "classified forest lands are" and inserting 
the following: '''classified forest lands" means 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in subparagraph (4) in the 
4th line (page 2, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "classification" the 
following: 'to farmland classification' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the indented paragraph in the 13th to 16th lines (page 
2, lines 34 to 37 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", except that on ot after October 
1, 2011 the applicant for such a transfer, and any subsequent owner of the property while 
so enrolled, must conform to the forest management and harvest plan requirements 
pursuant to section 574-B with respect to all forested land on that farmland parcel" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes technical changes and removes the requirement that a 
landowner conform to a forest management plan after transferring land from the Maine 
Tree Growth Tax Law to the farm and open space tax program. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Consumer Refunds or Exchanges of Unopened Bottles of Spirits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0504
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TUTTLE, PATRICK, BEAULIEU, CAREY, DION, FITTS, RUSSELL, VALENTINO, PLOWMAN, SAVIELLO
Amends: 28-A MRSA §455-A

Legislative Document 
No. 504 
H.P. 397 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2011 
An Act To Allow Consumer Refunds or Exchanges of Unopened 
Bottles of Spirits 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, CAREY of Lewiston, DION of Portland, FITTS of 
Pittsfield, RUSSELL of Portland, VALENTINO of Saco, Senators: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, 
SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §455-A is enacted to read: 
§455-A.  Return or exchange of spirits 
An agency liquor store may accept a bottle of spirits for exchange or return at the 
purchase price if the bottle has not been opened or tampered with and is accompanied by 
a receipt that shows it was purchased within the last 90 days from that agency liquor 
store. 
SUMMARY 
Currently, rules prohibit the return of spirits by a consumer unless the product is 
defective.  This bill authorizes agency liquor stores to accept spirits for exchange or 
return of the purchase price under certain conditions.
An Act To Align State Standards Pertaining to Food and Beverages outside of the School Lunch Program to Federal Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0505
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FLOOD, LANGLEY, EDGECOMB, RANKIN, MASON, SULLIVAN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6662

Legislative Document 
No. 505 
H.P. 398 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2011 
An Act To Align State Standards Pertaining to Food and Beverages 
outside of the School Lunch Program to Federal Standards 
Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: EDGECOMB of Caribou, RANKIN of Hiram, Senators: MASON of 
Androscoggin, SULLIVAN of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6662, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 435, §1, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Food and beverages outside school lunch programs.  The department shall 
adopt rules to establish standards for food and beverages sold or distributed on school 
grounds but outside of school meal programs.  These standards must include maximum 
portion sizes, except for portion sizes for milk, that are consistent with single-serving 
standards established by the United States Food and Drug Administration federal school 
nutrition standards.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules 
as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection do not apply to food and beverages sold or 
offered at community events or fund-raisers held outside the hours of the normal school 
day and culinary arts programs provided by career and technical schools and programs. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law to allow the Department of Education to adopt rules that are 
consistent with federal school nutrition standards regarding standards for food and 
beverages sold or distributed on school grounds but outside of school meal programs. 
The bill also exempts culinary arts programs provided by career and technical schools 
and programs from the requirements of the rules.
An Act To Exclude Shellfish Processing Facilities from Arsenic Wastewater Testing
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0510
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 38 MRSA §424-C

Legislative Document 
No. 510 
S.P. 143 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Exclude Shellfish Processing Facilities from Arsenic 
Wastewater Testing 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, shellfish processing facilities only generate organic arsenic, which is 
generally accepted to be harmless to humans and the environment; and 
Whereas, current state rules only establish limits for inorganic arsenic; and 
Whereas, testing protocols for distinguishing between organic and inorganic arsenic 
are not widely available and are expensive; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §424-C is enacted to read: 
§424-C.  Shellfish processing facility; arsenic 
The department may not require a shellfish processing facility to comply with testing 
and reporting requirements for arsenic discharges and may not limit the discharge of 
arsenic from a shellfish processing facility into waters of the State or into publicly owned 
treatment works. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts shellfish processing facilities from testing and reporting 
requirements and discharge limits concerning arsenic.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Examine the Issue of Revocation of Licenses for Nonpayment of Child Support
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0511
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, PRESCOTT, COLLINS, THOMAS, DOW, MARTIN

Legislative Document 
No. 511 
S.P. 144 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Examine the Issue of Revocation of Licenses for Nonpayment of 
Child Support 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative PRESCOTT of Topsham and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, McCORMICK of Kennebec, THOMAS of Somerset, 
Representatives: DOW of Waldoboro, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, McKANE of Newcastle. 
Sec. 1.  Examination.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Health and Human 
Services and the Department of Health and Human Services shall examine the issue of 
the revocation of driver’s licenses for the nonpayment of child support and report to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services no later than December 7, 
2011. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and the 
Department of Health and Human Services to examine the issue of the revocation of 
driver’s licenses for the nonpayment of child support and report to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Health and Human Services no later than December 7, 2011.
An Act To Establish Host Homes in Maine as Alternative Emergency Shelters for Homeless Youth
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0509
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, EVES, ALFOND, BRANNIGAN, PATRICK, GRAHAM, ROTUNDO, SANBORN, STUCKEY, WEBSTER

Legislative Document 
No. 509 
S.P. 142 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Establish Host Homes in Maine as Alternative 
Emergency Shelters for Homeless Youth 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative EVES of North Berwick and 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, BRANNIGAN of Cumberland, PATRICK of Oxford, 
Representatives: GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, ROTUNDO of Lewiston, SANBORN of 
Gorham, STUCKEY of Portland, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
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 establish a category of licensing for host homes to provide 
short-term emergency shelter and care for youth who are 14 to 18 years of age and who 
cannot live at home because of family conflict or other concerns.
An Act To Review State Water Quality Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0515
Committee Amendment CA_A_S130 (Senate)
Amends: 38 MRSA §420

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 148, L.D. 515, Bill, "An Act To 
Review State Water Quality Standards" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §420, sub-§l-B, ,F is enacted to read: 
F. The department may require mercury testing once per year for facilities that 
maintain at least 5 years of mercury testing data. 
Sec. 2. 38 MRSA §420, sub-§2, ,J is enacted to read: 
J. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department shall 
use a one in to,OOO risk level when calculating ambient water quality criteria for 
inorganic arsenic. 
Sec. 3. 38 MRS A §464, sub-§4, "J and K are enacted to read: 
J. For the purpose of calculating waste discharge license limits for toxic substances, 
the department may use any unallocated assimilative capacity that the department has 
set aside for future growth if the use of that unallocated assimilative capacity would 
avoid an exceedance of applicable ambient water quality criteria or a determination 
by the department of a reasonable potential to exceed applicable ambient water 
quality criteria. 
K. Unless otherwise required by an applicable effluent limitation guideline adopted 
by the department, any limitations for metals in a waste discharge license may be 
expressed only as mass-based limits.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment allows mercury testing once per 
year. 
It establishes a new risk level for inorganic arsenic when the Department of 
Environmental Protection is calculating ambient water quality criteria. It provides that 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 148, L.D. 515 
the department may use any unallocated assimilative capacity that the department has set 
aside for future growth if use of the unallocated assimilative capacity would avoid an 
exceedance or reasonable potential to exceed ambient water quality criteria. It provides 
that metals limits must be expressed as mass-based limits. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/1711\ 
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LD515 
LR 1939(02) 
An Act To Review State Water Quality Standards 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" S -130 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to use a 10-4 risk level when calculating ambient water 
quality criteria for inorganic arsenic and to express permit limitations for metals only as mass-based limits unless 
otherwise required by an applicable effluent limitation guideline of the DEP may result in minor increased costs to the 
DEP that can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1939(02) - Fiscal Note - Pae:e \ of \
An Act To Amend Maine Law To Conform with Federal Law Regarding Employment Practices for Certain Minors
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0516
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H257 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" 6" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 149, 
L.D. 516, Bill, "An Act To Amend Maine Law To Conform with Federal Law Regarding 
Employment Practices for Certain Minors" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of paragraph 0 (page 1, lines 
and 30 in amendment) and inserting the following: . 
'D. More than 4 hours in any day when the minor's school is in session, except that 
the minor may work up to 8 hours on a day that an authorized school closure occurs 
in that minor's school and the last scheduled day of the school week;' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the provisions of Committee Amendment "A" that extend the 
hours of work permitted per day from 4 hours to 6 hours, and specifies that a minor may 
work up to 8 hours on each day that an authorized school closure occurs in that minor's 
school. 
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SPONSOREDBY: ________________________ __ 
(Representative HUNT) 
TOWN: Buxton 
HOUSE AMENDMENT