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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_A_H215 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "H- " 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 by striking out all of sections 2 and 3 (page 1, lines 27 to 34 
in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the provisions of Committee Amendment "A" that extend the 
hours of work permitted per day from 4 to 6 and change the hour to which a student may 
work on a day preceding a scheduled school day from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. 
SPONSORED BY: I t ~-
(Representative TUTTLE) 
TOWN: Sanford 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Review State Water Quality Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0515
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: SAVIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 515 
S.P. 148 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Review State Water Quality Standards 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
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 would revise and update water quality standards utilized to establish waste 
discharge license parameters.  This bill would also establish procedures for developing 
alternative state and site-specific water quality standards.
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_C_H258 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,~, 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 3 in paragraph F in the first line (page 1, line 33 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "11" and inserting the following: '10:30' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the hour to which a student may work on a day preceding a 
school day from 11:00 p.m. to 10:3 
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TOWN: Scarborough 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend Maine Law To Confoml with Federal Law Regarding Employment Practices for Certain Minors
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0516
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S94 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 149, 
L.D. 516, Bill, "An Act To Amend Maine Law To Confoml with Federal Law Regarding 
Employment Practices for Certain Minors" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 (page 1, lines 31 to 34 in 
amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the change made by Committee Amendment "A" extending 
the time of day that a student may work until from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. 
SPONSOREDBY:~. 
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(Senator SULLIV ANL >r 
COUNTY: York 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT
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-SA_B_S95 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" (3" 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 3 in paragraph F in the first line (page 1, line 33 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "u" and inserting the following: '10:30' 
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student may work on a d 
SUMMARY 
Amendment "A" to change the hour to which a 
heduled school day from 11 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~~ _______________ _ 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT
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-SA_C_S97 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "e "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 3 in paragraph F in the first line (page 1, line 33 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "11" and inserting the following: '10:15' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the hour to which a student may work on a day preceding a 
school day from 11:00 p.m. t~.m. 
SPONSOREDBY:_ L ~ 
(Senator SULLIVAN) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT
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_S79 (Senate)
Amends: 26 MRSA §774

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 bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Amend Maine Law Regarding Employment Practices for Certain 
Minors' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §774, sub-§l, ~B, as amended by PL 2003, c. 53, § 1, is 
further amended to read: 
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B. More than W 24 hours in any week when the minor's school is in session, except 
that the minor may work up to 8 hours On each day that an authorized school closure 
occurs in that minor's school up to a total of 28 hours in that week. In addition, the 
maximum weekly hours a minor may work is 50 hours during any week that the 
approved school calendar for the minor's school is less than 3 days or during the first 
or last week of the school calendar, regardless of how many days the minor's school 
is in session for the week. If requested, a school must provide verification of its 
closings to the minor's employer or the Department of Labor; 
Sec. 2. 26 MRS A §774, sub-§l, ~D, as amended by PL 2003, c. 53, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
D. More than 4 Q hours in any day when the minor's school is in session, except that 
the minor may work up to 8 hours on the last scheduled day of the school week; 
Sec. 3. 26 MRSA §774, sub-§l, ~F, as amended by PL 2003, c. 53, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
F. After.w 11 p.m. on a day preceding a day on which the minor's school is in 
session or after 12 midnight on a day that does not precede such a school day; or' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 149, L.D. 516 
SUMMARY 
This amendment extends the hours a student may work when school is in session. It 
extends the hours of work permitted per week from 20 to 24 and it extends the hours of 
work permitted per day from 4 to 6. The amendment removes language pertaining to 
authorized school closures and hours of employment. The amendment also changes the 
hour to which a student may work on a day preceding a scheduled school day from 10 
p.m. to 11 p.m. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/08111 
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LD 516 
LR 1089(02) 
An Act To Amend Maine Law To Conform with Federal Law Regarding Employment Practices for 
Certain Minors 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" (S-l'l,) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor to make any necessary changes to 
its publications can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1089(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0518
Committee Amendment CA_A_S108 (Senate)

LD518 
LR 541(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate 
in the Unorganized Territory 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" S - t O~ 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This resolve authorizes the State Tax Assessor to convey the interest ofthe State in several parcels of real estate in the 
Unorganized Territory (UT). The funds received as a result of these sales will accrue as dedicated revenue to the 
Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund. The amounts received for these sales will depend on sale prices. 
The additional revenue from such sales will be available to reduce future tax assessments in the UT. 
LR0541 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act Regarding Prescription Drug Step Therapy and Prior Authorization
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0517
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4319

Legislative Document 
No. 517 
S.P. 150 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act Regarding Prescription Drug Step Therapy and Prior 
Authorization 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4319 is enacted to read: 
§4319.  Coverage for acute and chronic pain 
Beginning January 1, 2012, a carrier that provides prescription drug coverage shall 
provide the full range of prescription drug treatment options for patients suffering from 
acute and chronic pain as follows. 
1.  Formulary alternatives.  A carrier may not require that a patient try more than 2 
formulary alternatives with unsuccessful results for the patient before approving the drug 
prescribed by the patient's health care provider.  A carrier may not require use of a 
formulary alternative for longer than 7 days prior to determining the clinical 
appropriateness of continued use of the formulary alternative.  A health care provider 
may override a carrier's decision regarding a formulary alternative for a patient if the 
formulary alternative has been ineffective in treating the patient's condition or if there is 
sound medical and scientific evidence that the required treatment is expected to be 
ineffective or to cause an adverse reaction or other harm to the patient. 
2.  Prior authorization.  A health care provider may override a requirement of prior 
authorization regarding the use of a prescribed drug for a patient if there is sound medical 
and scientific evidence that adherence to the prior authorization protocol will be 
ineffective in the treatment of the patient's condition or will cause an adverse reaction or 
other harm to the patient. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits the ability of a health coverage carrier to require prescription drug 
formulary alternatives and prior authorization in certain circumstances beginning January 
1, 2012.
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Insurance To Study Legislators Health Insurance Benefits Compared to the Health Insurance Benefits of Other Part-time and Seasonal Workers in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0519
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GOODE, MORRISON

Legislative Document 
No. 519 
H.P. 402 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Insurance To Study Legislators' 
Health Insurance Benefits Compared to the Health Insurance 
Benefits of Other Part-time and Seasonal Workers in the State 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GOODE of Bangor. 
Cosponsored by Representative: MORRISON of South Portland. 
Sec. 1.  Bureau of Insurance to study the health insurance benefits of 
Legislators.  Resolved:  That the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation, Bureau of Insurance shall study the health insurance benefits provided to 
Legislators with respect to the premium paid by employer and employee, the cost by 
family composition, cost-sharing and type and level of benefits and prepare a side-by-side 
comparison of insurance provided to other part-time and seasonal workers in the State 
with respect to each of the categories.  The bureau shall submit a report of the results of 
the study to the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services by 
December 1, 2011. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of 
Insurance to study the health insurance premium, cost, cost-sharing and benefits provided 
to Legislators and compare them to the premium, cost, cost-sharing and benefits available 
to other part-time and seasonal workers in the State, and to provide a report to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services by December 1, 2011.
An Act To Provide Free Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses To Wartime Veterans Who Are at Least 80 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0522
Committee Amendment CA_A_H245 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "H" to H.P. 405, L.D. 522, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Free Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses To Wartime Veterans Who Are at 
Least 80 Years of Age" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Provide Free Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses to Nonresident 
Wartime Veterans Who Are at Least 80 Years of Age' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection I-B in the first line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "older" the following: '; nonresident' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection I-B in the 5th line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: 
"[esid~nt" and inserting the following: 'nonresident' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection I-B in paragraph A in the first line (page 1, 
line 10 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "[Ysidenl" and inserting the following: 
'nonresident' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection I-B in paragraph A in the 2nd line (page 1, 
line 11 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "resident's" and inserting the following: 
'nonresident's' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection I-B in paragraph A in the 4th line (page 1, 
line 13 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "resident" and inserting the following: 
'nonresident' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. It provides that the complimentary licenses 
may be issued only to nonresidents, instead of residents as proposed in the bill. 
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Page I - 125LR0857(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/09111 
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LD 522 
LR 857(02) 
An Act To Provide Free Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses To Wartime Veterans Who Are at 
Least 80 Years of Age 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$56.000 
$56,000 
($56,000) 
($56,000) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$56,000 
($56,000) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$56,000 
($56,000) 
This legislation proposes to issue free hunting, trapping and fishing licenses and penn its to nonresident wartime 
veterans 80 years of age or older and would result in a reduction in General Fund revenues of $56,000 beginning in 
fiscal year 2011-12 
LR0857(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Employ the Unemployed
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0521
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BLODGETT, JACKSON, CUSHING, GILBERT, GOODE, HARVELL, HERBIG, RUSSELL, TUTTLE, RECTOR
Amends: 36 MRSA §6753, 36 MRSA §6754-A

Legislative Document 
No. 521 
H.P. 404 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Employ the Unemployed 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BLODGETT of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: CUSHING of Hampden, GILBERT of Jay, GOODE of Bangor, HARVELL 
of Farmington, HERBIG of Belfast, RUSSELL of Portland, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: 
RECTOR of Knox. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the unemployment rate in the State has been at a historically high rate for 
a significant period of time; and 
Whereas, it is necessary to provide incentives to businesses to hire people who have 
been unemployed for at least 6 months; 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.  36 MRSA §6753, sub-§14 is enacted to read: 
14.  Unemployed person.  "Unemployed person" means a person who has not been 
employed at all for at least 6 months. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §6754-A is enacted to read: 
§6754-A.  Reimbursement for hiring unemployed persons 
An employer that hires an unemployed person as a qualified employee is entitled to 
reimbursement of state income tax withheld for that employee during the first 6 months 
that the qualified employee is employed.  Reimbursement to employers must be 
administered in the same manner and according to the same timetable as under applicable 
provisions of section 6758.  An employee for whom reimbursement is received under this 
section may not also count as a qualified employee under section 6754 during the period 
for which reimbursement is made under this section.  Funding for the Governor's Training 
Initiative Program under Title 26, section 2031 must be reduced by the amount of 
reimbursement paid under this section. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits an employer who hires as an employee a person who has not been 
employed for 6 months to receive reimbursement for the amount of state income tax 
withheld for that employee for the first 6 months of employment.
An Act To Modify the Regulation of Fireworks
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0523
Committee Amendment CA_A_H328 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 406, L.D. 523, Bill, "An Act To 
Modify the Regulation of Fireworks" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, there is a movement to bring historical artillery pieces to Maine to 
promote a unique cottage industry for Maine craftspeople that will meet the global 
demand for antique cannons; and 
Whereas, this cottage industry employs workers in shipbuilding trades and creates 
jobs that help strengthen Maine's economy; and 
Whereas, Maine has a proud and vibrant maritime history that includes the use of 
signal cannons at sunset, in celebration of our country and during times of nautical 
celebration; and 
Whereas, ceremonial uses of signal, antique and replica cannons for public 
entertainment, yachting events and historical reenactment promotes tourism; and 
Whereas, to promote tourism, this legislation must go into effect before tourism 
season; 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,' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 4 in paragraph C in the 3rd line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or toy cannons" and inserting the following: 'or 
toy cannons' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" fJ, to H.P. 406, L.D. 523 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 4 in the last paragraph in the last line (page 
1, line 21 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "1Qy" and inserting the following: 'signal' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited III the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment keeps toy cannons in the definition of "fireworks" but excludes 
signal cannons from the definition of "fireworks" if no projectile is fired. 
The amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUiRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05118111 ?Hac:.. 
LD523 
LR 1411(02) 
An Act To Modify the Regulation of Fireworks 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Reduces civil violations and Class E crimes. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenu,e by minor amounts. 
LRI411(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Free Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses To Wartime Veterans Who Are at Least 80 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0522
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, THIBODEAU, BLACK, CELLI, CRAFTS, CROCKETT, FREDETTE, TIMBERLAKE, WILLETTE, MASON
Amends: 12 MRSA §10853

Legislative Document 
No. 522 
H.P. 405 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Provide Free Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses To 
Wartime Veterans Who Are at Least 80 Years of Age 
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, CELLI of Brewer, CRAFTS of Lisbon, CROCKETT of 
Bethel, FREDETTE of Newport, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WILLETTE of Presque Isle, 
Senator: MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10853, sub-§1-B is enacted to read: 
1-B.  Wartime veteran 80 years of age or older.  A complimentary license to hunt, 
trap or fish, including an archery license under section 11109, subsection 7, a pheasant 
hunting permit under section 11156, a muzzle-loading hunting license under section 
11109, subsection 4, a migratory waterfowl permit under section 11157 and a bear 
hunting permit under section 11151, must be issued to a resident who is a wartime 
veteran, as defined in Title 10, section 963-A, subsection 5, and 80 years of age or older 
upon application to the commissioner. 
A.  A resident who applies for a complimentary license under this subsection at any 
time during the calendar year of that resident's 80th birthday must be issued a license 
upon application, regardless of the actual date during that calendar year in which that 
resident attains 80 years of age. The application must be accompanied by a birth 
certificate or other certified evidence of the applicant's date of birth, proof of 
residency and verification of being a wartime veteran, as defined in Title 10, section 
963-A, subsection 5. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides for free hunting, fishing and trapping licenses to a resident who is a 
wartime veteran and 80 years of age or older.
An Act To Charge a Fee for Garbage Disposal To Encourage Recycling
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0524
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BOLDUC

Legislative Document 
No. 524 
H.P. 407 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Charge a Fee for Garbage Disposal To Encourage 
Recycling 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BOLDUC of Auburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to establish a fee, to be collected and retained by local 
municipalities, to offset the costs associated with the collection and disposal of household 
refuse and the collection of recyclable materials at municipal landfills.
An Act To Modify the Regulation of Fireworks
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0523
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CROCKETT, GIFFORD, GUERIN, MORISSETTE, PLUMMER, SARTY, TIMBERLAKE, WOOD, HASTINGS
Amends: 8 MRSA §221-A

Legislative Document 
No. 523 
H.P. 406 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Modify the Regulation of Fireworks 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: GIFFORD of Lincoln, GUERIN of Glenburn, 
MORISSETTE of Winslow, PLUMMER of Windham, SARTY of Denmark, TIMBERLAKE 
of Turner, WOOD of Sabattus, Senator: HASTINGS of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §221-A, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 671, §2, is amended 
to read: 
4.  Fireworks.  "Fireworks" means any: 
A.    Combustible or explosive composition or substance; 
B.    Combination of explosive compositions or substances; 
C.    Other article that was prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible 
effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, including blank 
cartridges or toy cannons in which explosives are used, the type of balloon that 
requires fire underneath to propel it, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman 
candles, bombs, rockets, wheels, colored fires, fountains, mines, serpents and other 
fireworks of like construction; 
D.    Fireworks containing any explosive or flammable compound; or 
E.    Tablets or other device containing any explosive substance or flammable 
compound. 
The term "fireworks" does not include toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices in 
which paper caps or plastic caps containing 25/100 grains or less of explosive compound 
are used if they are constructed so that the hand can not come in contact with the cap 
when in place for the explosion, toy pistol paper caps or plastic caps that contain less than 
20/100 grains of explosive mixture or, sparklers that do not contain magnesium chlorates 
or perchlorates or toy, antique or replica cannons if no projectile is fired. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the definition of "fireworks" to allow the use of toy, antique or 
replica cannons if no projectile is fired.
An Act To Bring Maine's Minimum Financial Responsibility Laws Pertaining to Rental Vehicles into Conformity with Privately Owned Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0527
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: RICHARDSON, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1611

Legislative Document 
No. 527 
H.P. 410 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Bring Maine's Minimum Financial Responsibility Laws 
Pertaining to Rental Vehicles into Conformity with Privately Owned 
Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Warren. 
Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1611, sub-§2, ¶A, as affected by PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, 
§153 and amended by Pt. B, §18 and affected by Pt. C, §15, is further amended to read: 
A.    Except as provided in paragraph E, there is a $350,000 combined single limit for 
rental vehicles, emergency vehicles and for-hire transportation vehicles for 
transporting freight or merchandise but not passengers in intrastate-exempt service or 
service exempted by the Interstate Commerce Commission federal Department of 
Transportation, Surface Transportation Board. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1611, sub-§2, ¶F is enacted to read: 
F.  For rental vehicles, the requirements are the same as under section 1605, 
subsection 1, paragraph C. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the minimum amount of insurance required for a rental vehicle from 
$350,000 to the same as required for privately owned vehicles.
An Act To Establish a Minimum Mandatory Sentence for Convictions of Illegally Providing Liquor to a Minor
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0525
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FREDETTE, BLACK, CRAFTS, GRAHAM, HARMON, LUCHINI, MALONEY, TIMBERLAKE, WINTLE
Amends: 28-A MRSA §2081

Legislative Document 
No. 525 
H.P. 408 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Establish a Minimum Mandatory Sentence for 
Convictions of Illegally Providing Liquor to a Minor 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, GRAHAM of North 
Yarmouth, HARMON of Palermo, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, MALONEY of Augusta, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WINTLE of Garland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §2081, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 292, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
A.  Procure, or in any way aid or assist in procuring, furnish, give, sell or deliver 
liquor for or to a minor.  The following penalties apply to violations of this 
paragraph. 
(1)  A person who violates this paragraph commits a Class D crime. 
(2)  A person who violates this paragraph commits a Class D crime for which a 
fine of not less than $500 may be imposed, none of which may be suspended, if 
the violation involves a minor who is less than 18 years of age. 
 (3)  A person who violates this paragraph after having been previously convicted 
of violating this paragraph or paragraph B within a 6-year period commits a Class 
D crime for which a fine of not less than $1,000 may be imposed, none of which 
may be suspended. 
(4)  A person who violates this paragraph after having been previously convicted 
of violating this paragraph or paragraph B 2 or more times within a 6-year period 
commits a Class D crime for which a fine of not less than $1,500 may and a 
period of imprisonment of not less than 48 hours must be imposed, none of which 
may be suspended. 
(5)  A person who violates this paragraph commits a Class C crime if the 
consumption of liquor by the minor in fact causes serious bodily injury to or 
death of the minor or any other individual.  For purposes of this subsection, 
"serious bodily injury" has the same meaning as set out in Title 17-A, section 2, 
subsection 23; 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a person who has been convicted 3 times or more within a 6-year 
period of procuring, or in any way aiding or assisting in procuring, furnishing, giving, 
selling or delivering liquor for or to a minor to serve a mandatory minimum sentence of 
imprisonment of at least 48 hours in addition to paying a fine of not less than $1,500.
An Act To Change the Frequency of Wine Tastings Allowed in a 12-month Period
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0528
Committee Amendment CA_A_H118 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 411, L.D. 528, Bill, "An Act To 
Change the Frequency of Wine Tastings Allowed in a 12-month Period" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Change the Frequency of Alcoholic Beverage Tastings Allowed in a 12-
month Period' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 2S-A MRSA §460, sub-§2, ~J, as amended by PL 2009, c. 510, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
J. The agency liquor store may conduct up to 3 tastings per month but no more than 
taste testing ev:ents per year, including tastings conducted under sections 1205 and 
1207. 
Sec. 2. 2S-A MRSA §1205, sub-§2, ~H, as amended by PL 2009, c. 510, §4, is 
further amended to read: 
H. The retail licensee may conduct up to 3 tastings per month but no more than 24 
taste testing events per year, including tastings conducted under sections 460 and 
1207; 
Sec. 3. 2S-A MRSA §1207, sub-§2, ~H, as amended by PL 2009, c. 510, §9, is 
further amended to read: 
H. The retail licensee may conduct up to 3 tastings per month but no more than 24 
taste testing events per year, including tastings under section 460 or 1205.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A "to HoP'. 411, L.D. 528 
SUMMARY 
This amendment applies the increase in the limit on tastings from 24 to 36 per year to 
malt liquor and spirits as well as wine. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/13/11 frae-
LD 528 
LR 793(02) 
An Act To Change the Frequency of Wine Tastings Allowed in a 12-month Period 
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 Public Safety associated with an increase in the number of wine, malt liquor and 
spirits tastings per year needing to be monitored by the department can be absorbed with existing staff and within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR0793(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Enhance Transparency in the Regulation of Large, Investor-owned Transmission and Distribution Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0529
Committee Amendment CA_A_H79 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /I" to H.P. 412, L.D. 529, Bill, "An Act To 
Enhance Transparency in the Regulation of Large, Investor-owned Transmission and 
Distribution Utilities" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 by striking out all of the last underlined 
sentence (page 1, lines 8 to 12 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 'Each large, 
investor-owned transmission and distribution utility, as defined in section 3201, 
subsection 12, shall provide with the balance sheet and other infonnation a calculation of 
the utility'S return on common equity for the same period in the manner the commission 
requires, and shall provide a calculation of the utility's return on common equity for each 
of the previous 3 years. For purposes of this subsection, "return on common equity" 
means the return on common equity on investments subject to commission jurisdiction.' 
SUMMARY 
The bill requires a large, investor-owned transmission and distribution utility to 
report its regulated return on common equity. 
The amendment requires a large, 
investor-owned transmission and distribution utility to report its return on common equity 
on investments subject to commission jurisdiction. This amendment also modifies the 
bill to require a large, investor-owned transmission and distribution utility to provide a 
calculation of the utility's return on common equity for each of the previous 3 years, 
rather than the previous 10 years. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Persons Who Have Buildings on Leased Land
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0526
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CLARK
Amends: 14 MRSA §6050-A

Legislative Document 
No. 526 
H.P. 409 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Protect Persons Who Have Buildings on Leased Land 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6050-A is enacted to read: 
§6050-A.  Land occupied by lessee at time of transfer 
1.  Change in existing use.  A person that purchases land on which a building exists 
that is owned by another person leasing that land may not change the uses of that land as 
in effect on the date of the transfer of the land without the consent of the lessee. 
2.  Change in lease.  A person that purchases land that is being leased may not 
increase the amount of rent charged for the lease of that land by more than 10% per year. 
3.  Violation.  A person that violates this section is liable to the lessee for an amount 
equal to the fair market value of the building under subsection 1 at the time of the 
violation. 
Sec. 2.  Retroactivity.  This Act applies retroactively to January 1, 2010. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a person who purchases land on which there is a building 
owned by another person who leases the land may not change the prior uses of the land 
without the consent of the lessee.  It provides that a person who purchases land that is 
subject to a lease may not increase existing rent by more than 10% a year.  It also 
provides that a person who violates one of these requirements is liable to the lessee for 
the fair market value of the lessee's property.   The bill provides that the provision is 
retroactive to January 1, 2010.
An Act To Allow Alternative Delivery Methods for Locally Funded School Construction Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0530
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S325 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 413, 
L.D. 530, Bill, "An Act To Allow Alternative Delivery Methods for Locally Funded 
School Construction Projects" 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the first indented paragraph 
and before the summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. P&SL 1999, c. 79, §9-B is enacted to read: 
Sec. 9-B. Additional eligible projects with contracts dated before October 
1, 2016. After October 1, 2011, no more than 10 projects may be approved under the 
provisions of this section. A school administrative unit seeking to use an alternative 
delivery method for a school construction project subject to approval under section 11 of 
this Act may employ anyone of the following methods in undertaking a school 
construction project that is locally funded, has a minimum total project cost of $2,500,000 
and has an executed contract between the school administrative unit and the project 
designer dated prior to October 1, 2016: 
1. The construction-manager-advisor method; 
2. The design-build method; and 
3. The construction-manager-at-risk method.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes Committee Amendment "A" and replaces it with the bill. It 
authorizes the approval of 10 additional school construction projects by school 
administrative units seeking to use an alternative delivery method for a school 
construction project. 
Such a project must be locally funded, have a minimum total 
project cost of $2,500,000 and have 
executed contract between the school 
administrative unit and the project design 
ate prior to October 1,2016. 
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COUNTY: Hanco 
AL ~OTE REQL'IRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Completed: 06/15/11 
LD530 
LR 1184(04) 
An Act To Allow Alternative Delivery Methods for Locally Funded School Construction Projects 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" 5
325 
Sponsor: Sen. Langley of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Removes potential cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Removing the approval and oversight requirements for local only "alternative delivery" school construction projects 
will eliminate the potential General Fund costs to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services and the 
Department of Education. 
Since this legislation, as amended, affects locally approved school construction projects that are paid for using local 
funding, there is no fiscal impact to the State. 
LR1184(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Enhance Transparency in the Regulation of Large, Investor-owned Transmission and Distribution Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0529
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: BARTLETT, BEAVERS, CRAY, DION, DUNPHY, FITTS, HINCK, LUCHINI, RECTOR
Amends: 35-A MRSA §504

Legislative Document 
No. 529 
H.P. 412 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Enhance Transparency in the Regulation of Large, 
Investor-owned Transmission and Distribution Utilities 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, CRAY of Palmyra, DION of Portland, 
DUNPHY of Embden, FITTS of Pittsfield, HINCK of Portland, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, 
Senator: RECTOR of Knox. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §504, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Filing of information.  A balance sheet as of the date the account is closed shall 
must be promptly taken from the account.  Within 3 months after the account is closed, 
the balance sheet together with any other information as the commission may prescribe, 
shall requires must be verified by an officer or owner of the public utility and filed with 
the commission.  Each large, investor-owned transmission and distribution utility, as 
defined in section 3201, subsection 12, shall provide with the balance sheet and other 
information a calculation of the utility's regulated return on common equity for the same 
period in the manner the commission requires, and shall provide a calculation of the 
utility's regulated return on common equity for each of the previous 10 years. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires financial reports of a large, investor-owned transmission and 
distribution utility to include information on the utility's rate of regulated return on 
common equity.
An Act To Change the Frequency of Wine Tastings Allowed in a 12-month Period
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0528
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PILON, LANGLEY, BENNETT, CHASE, FITTS, VALENTINO
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1205

Legislative Document 
No. 528 
H.P. 411 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Change the Frequency of Wine Tastings Allowed in a 12-
month Period 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PILON of Saco. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: BENNETT of Kennebunk, CHASE of Wells, FITTS of Pittsfield, 
VALENTINO of Saco. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1205, sub-§2, ¶H, as amended by PL 2009, c. 510, §4, is 
further amended to read: 
H.  The retail licensee may conduct up to 3 tastings per month but no more than 24 
taste-testing events per year, including tastings conducted under sections 460 and 
1207; 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the limit on the number of wine tastings that may be held in a 
12-month period from 24 to 36.
An Act To Allow Alternative Delivery Methods for Locally Funded School Construction Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0530
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: EBERLE, BLISS, KAENRATH, MORRISON, BARTLETT, LANGLEY, RECTOR

Legislative Document 
No. 530 
H.P. 413 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Allow Alternative Delivery Methods for Locally Funded 
School Construction Projects 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative EBERLE of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BLISS of Cumberland and 
Representatives: KAENRATH of South Portland, MORRISON of South Portland, Senators: 
BARTLETT of Cumberland, LANGLEY of Hancock, RECTOR of Knox. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1999, c. 79, §9-B is enacted to read: 
Sec. 9-B.  Additional eligible projects with contracts dated before October 
1, 2016.  After October 1, 2011, no more than 10 projects may be approved under the 
provisions of this section.  A school administrative unit seeking to use an alternative 
delivery method for a school construction project subject to approval under section 11 of 
this Act may employ any one of the following methods in undertaking a school 
construction project that is locally funded, has a minimum total project cost of $2,500,000 
and has an executed contract between the school administrative unit and the project 
designer dated prior to October 1, 2016: 
1.  The construction-manager-advisor method; 
2.  The design-build method; and 
3.  The construction-manager-at-risk method. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the approval of 10 additional school construction projects by 
school administrative units seeking to use an alternative delivery method for a school 
construction project.  Such a project must be locally funded, have a minimum total 
project cost of $2,500,000 and have an executed contract between the school 
administrative unit and the project designer dated prior to October 1, 2016.
An Act To Specify Qualifications for the Director of the Office of Adult Mental Health Services within the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0531
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANBORN, CRAVEN, BRYANT, GOODE, HOGAN, NELSON
Amends: 22-A MRSA §205

Legislative Document 
No. 531 
H.P. 414 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Specify Qualifications for the Director of the Office of 
Adult Mental Health Services within the Department of Health and 
Human Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SANBORN of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, GOODE of Bangor, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, 
NELSON of Falmouth. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22-A MRSA §205, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. N, §44, is 
further amended to read: 
4.  Appointments.  All deputy commissioners, all office directors, the regional 
systems integration directors and the superintendents of any state institutions are 
appointed by the commissioner and serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. 
Deputy commissioners and office directors appointed pursuant to this subsection must 
have educational qualifications and professional experience directly related to the 
functions of and services provided by the relevant unit or office.  Whenever the director 
of the Office of Adult Mental Health Services within the department is not a psychiatrist 
licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 56, subchapter 2, the commissioner shall appoint a 
chief for clinical services, who must be a psychiatrist licensed pursuant to Title 32, 
chapter 56, subchapter 2, with both clinical and administrative experience.  The chief for 
clinical services is responsible for all clinical and medical decisions for adult mental 
health services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies that when the director of the Office of Adult Mental Health 
Services within the Department of Health and Human Services is not a psychiatrist 
licensed pursuant to the Maine Revised Statues, Title 32, chapter 56, subchapter 2, the 
Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall appoint a psychiatrist licensed 
pursuant to Title 32, chapter 56, subchapter 2 as a chief for clinical services.