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An Act To Increase the Retirement Age for New State Employees to Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0141
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: ESPLING, CEBRA, JOHNSON

Legislative Document 
No. 141 
H.P. 124 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2011 
An Act To Increase the Retirement Age for New State Employees to 
Years of Age 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, JOHNSON of Eddington. 
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 impose a retirement age of 65 years of age for those employees 
participating in the Maine Public Employees Retirement System who have not yet vested.
An Act To Improve Party Status Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0142
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, BEAULIEU, CROCKETT, VALENTINO
Amends: 21-A MRSA §301

Legislative Document 
No. 142 
H.P. 125 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2011 
An Act To Improve Party Status Requirements 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHIPMAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, CROCKETT of Bethel, 
VALENTINO of Saco. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §301, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2009, c. 426, §§1 and 2, is 
further amended to read: 
1.  Primary election.  A party qualifies to participate in a primary election if its 
designation was listed on the ballot of either of the 2 preceding general elections and if: 
A.  The party held municipal caucuses as prescribed by Article II in at least one 
municipality in each county in the State during the election year in which the 
designation was listed on the ballot and any interim election year and fulfills this 
same requirement during the year of the primary election; 
B.    The party held a state convention as prescribed by Article III 3 during the 
election year in which the designation was listed on the ballot and any interim 
election year; and 
E.  At least 10,000 voters enrolled in the party voted in the last general election. 
Each state party committee must file a statement with the Secretary of State on or before 
March 20th certifying that the party has held the municipal caucuses required by 
paragraph A.  The statement must be signed by the party chair or the chair's designated 
agent. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the requirement that, in order to participate in a primary election, a 
political party must hold at least one municipal caucus in each county in the State.
An Act Relating to Disability License Plates and Placards for People with Permanent Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0143
Committee Amendment CA_A_H22 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "it" to H.P. 126, L.D. 143, Bill, "An Act Relating 
to Disability License Plates and Placards for People with Permanent Disabilities" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 by inserting at the end (page 1, line 30 in 
L.D.) the following: 'Notwithstanding subsection 2, paragraphs Band C, the provisions 
of this subsection, as regards the issuance of a disability plate or placard for a person with 
a permanent disability, apply only to that person.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
The bill provides that a person with a disability whose physician, physician assistant, 
nurse practitioner or registered nurse certifies that the disability is permanent does not 
need to continue to show proof of that disability every 4 years for a disability plate or 
placard. This amendment clarifies that the exception applies only to the person with a 
disability and not to a vehicle owner who is a spouse, parent or legal guardian of the 
person with a disability, when the person with a disability is a resident of this State or a 
member of the relative's or guardian's household and dependent on the vehicle owner as 
the primary means of transportation. 
This exception also does not apply to an 
organization or agency in this State that transports persons with disabilities. 
This amendment also removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause from 
the bill. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Homeowners Subject to Foreclosure by Requiring the Foreclosing Entity To Provide the Court with Original Documents
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0145
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S426 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 128, 
L.D. 145, Bill, "An Act To Protect Homeowners Subject to Foreclosure by Requiring the 
Foreclosing Entity To Provide the Court with Original Documents" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the first paragraph in the first 2 lines (page 1, 
lines 18 and 19 in amendment) by striking out the following: "during the course of a 
foreclosure action in which the defendant has appeared, but prior to entry of judgment" 
and inserting the following: 'within 90 days of service of the foreclosure summons and 
complaint on the defendant' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment permits a defendant in a foreclosure action to request to be allowed 
to inspect and copy the original note and related indorsements within 90 days of service 
of the foreclosure summons or complaint on the d fendant. 
SPONSOREDBY.~'~\~~~~~~~~~~~_ 
(Senator HASTINGS) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Homeowners Subject to Foreclosure by Requiring the Foreclosing Entity To Provide the Court with Original Documents
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0145
Committee Amendment CA_B-HA_A_H785 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,~ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 128, 
L.D. 145, Bill, "An Act To Protect Homeowners Subject to Foreclosure by Requiring the 
Foreclosing Entity To Provide the Court with Original Documents" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the first paragraph by adding at the end the 
following: 'This paragraph does not alter in any respect any right that a defendant may 
have to obtain production of the original note under the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.' 
SUMMARY 
The amendment provides that the right of a defendant to obtain production of the 
original note under the Maine Rul s of Civil Procedure is not altered. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~\'~"~'~~~~~'~~-~~~~~ 
(Representative BEAVERS) 
TOWN: South Berwick 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Regulate the Use of Magnesium Chloride
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0144
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: O'CONNOR, SNOWE-MELLO, BENNETT, CEBRA, ESPLING, EVES, WALSH INNES, MOULTON, SIROCKI

Legislative Document 
No. 144 
H.P. 127 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2011 
An Act To Regulate the Use of Magnesium Chloride 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BENNETT of Kennebunk, CEBRA of Naples, ESPLING of New Gloucester, 
EVES of North Berwick, WALSH INNES of Yarmouth, McKANE of Newcastle, MOULTON 
of York, SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
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 determine the effects of the use of magnesium chloride on 
public fleets, private vehicles, vegetation, water supplies, corrosion of utility and electric 
lines and safety.
An Act To Require Drug Testing for Medicaid Recipients with Prescriptions for Scheduled Drugs
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0150
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CEBRA, SNOWE-MELLO, CLARK, CRAFTS, O'CONNOR, SANDERSON, SARTY, WATERHOUSE, WINSOR
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Q

Legislative Document 
No. 150 
H.P. 133 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2011 
An Act To Require Drug Testing for Medicaid Recipients with 
Prescriptions for Scheduled Drugs 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
Cosponsored by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: CLARK of Easton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, McKANE of Newcastle, 
O'CONNOR of Berwick, SANDERSON of Chelsea, SARTY of Denmark, WATERHOUSE of 
Bridgton, WINSOR of Norway. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-QQ is enacted to read: 
§3174-QQ.  Testing for scheduled drugs 
The department shall develop a program that requires Medicaid recipients with 
prescriptions for scheduled drugs to be tested periodically to ensure that they are taking 
the prescribed scheduled drugs. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a 
program that requires Medicaid recipients with prescriptions for scheduled drugs to be 
tested periodically to ensure that they are taking the prescribed scheduled drugs.
Resolve, To Provide $1,000,000 to the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0147
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MOULTON, COLLINS, BOLAND, NASS, O'CONNOR, PARRY, WEAVER

Legislative Document 
No. 147 
H.P. 130 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2011 
Resolve, To Provide $1,000,000 to the Fund for the Efficient 
Delivery of Local and Regional Services 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MOULTON of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: BOLAND of Sanford, NASS of Acton, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PARRY of 
Arundel, WEAVER of York. 
Sec. 1.  Transfer.  Resolved:  That the State Controller shall transfer on October 
10, 2011 $1,000,000 from the Local Government Fund established in the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 30-A, section 5681, subsection 3 to the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of 
Local and Regional Services established in Title 30-A, section 6202.  This transfer must 
be from the amounts transferred to the Local Government Fund for distribution to 
municipalities and may not affect the calculation of or reduce the amounts distributed 
from the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund pursuant to Title 30-A,  section 5681, 
subsection 4-B. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve transfers $1,000,000 to the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and 
Regional Services on a one-time basis.  This fund, which was established to assist those 
municipalities that collaborate with other municipalities, counties or state agencies to 
obtain savings in the cost of delivering local and regional governmental services, was 
previously funded by transfers based on 2% of the funds set aside for state-municipal 
revenue sharing.  That funding mechanism was repealed by the 124th Legislature in 
Public Law  2009, chapter 213, Part S, section 8.  This one-time transfer will reduce the 
amounts set aside in the Local Government Fund for distribution to municipalities in 
October 2011 under the main revenue sharing distribution and will not affect amounts to 
be distributed from the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund, commonly referred to as 
"Revenue Sharing II."
An Act To Authorize Municipalities To Impose Service Charges on Tax-exempt Property Owned by Certain Nonprofit Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0149
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CELLI, CRAFTS, RIOUX, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 36 MRSA §508

Legislative Document 
No. 149 
H.P. 132 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2011 
An Act To Authorize Municipalities To Impose Service Charges on 
Tax-exempt Property Owned by Certain Nonprofit Organizations 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CELLI of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, RIOUX of Winterport, TIMBERLAKE 
of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §508, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 627, §12, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
1.  Imposition.  A municipality may impose service charges on the owner of: 
A.  Residential property, other than student housing or parsonages, that is totally 
exempt from taxation under section 652 and that is used to provide rental income; 
and 
B.  Real property that is exempt from taxation under section 652, subsection 1, 
paragraphs A, B, E, F, H, J or K that is owned by, rented to or occupied by a person 
or entity that receives more than $150,000 in gross annual revenues. 
Service charges must be calculated according to the actual cost of providing municipal 
services to that real property and to the persons who use that property, and revenues 
derived from the charges must be used to fund, to the extent possible, the costs of those 
services. The municipal legislative body shall identify those institutions and organizations 
upon which service charges are to be levied. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes municipalities to impose service charges on owners of certain real 
property that is currently exempt from property tax if those owners or other users of the 
property receive more than $150,000 in gross annual revenue.
An Act To Set Uniform Standards for School Construction
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0148
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BOLDUC
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15905

Legislative Document 
No. 148 
H.P. 131 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2011 
An Act To Set Uniform Standards for School Construction 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 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: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15905, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A.  School size; standard design plans; funding.  The state board shall adopt 
rules pertaining to a school construction project for a new school that set out the design 
standards used for urban, suburban and rural schools.  The state board shall annually 
review the design standards used in school construction plans for a school construction 
project for a new school and update them if necessary.  The state board may not approve 
the allocation of state funds for a school construction project for a new school unless the 
new school construction plan that the school administrative unit submits in the 
application process meets the applicable design standards.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules for school construction 
projects for new schools that set out the design standards used for urban, suburban and 
rural schools.  The state board may not approve the allocation of state funds for a school 
construction project for a new school unless the new school construction plan that the 
school administrative unit submits in the application process meets the applicable design 
standards.
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Mercury Amalgams in Dental Procedures for Children, Pregnant Women and Nursing Mothers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0146
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: FITZPATRICK
Amends: 32 MRSA §1093-A

Legislative Document 
No. 146 
H.P. 129 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2011 
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Mercury Amalgams in Dental 
Procedures for Children, Pregnant Women and Nursing Mothers 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FITZPATRICK of Houlton.  (BY REQUEST) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1093-A is enacted to read: 
§1093-A.  Mercury amalgam fillings; prohibition 
A dentist may not knowingly use mercury or a mercury amalgam in any dental 
procedure involving a person 17 years of age or younger, a woman who is pregnant or a 
woman who is nursing a child. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a dentist from knowingly using mercury or a mercury amalgam in 
any dental procedure involving a person 17 years of age or younger, a woman who is 
pregnant or a woman who is nursing a child.
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Add One or More Moose Hunting Seasons in Wildlife Management District No. 8
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0151
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SHAW, SHERMAN, CLARK, CRAY, DUNPHY, GILBERT, MARTIN, SARTY, THIBODEAU, TRAHAN

Legislative Document 
No. 151 
H.P. 134 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2011 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
To Add One or More Moose Hunting Seasons in Wildlife 
Management District No. 8 
(EMERGENCY) 
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 Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CRAY of Palmyra, DUNPHY of Embden, GILBERT 
of Jay, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, SARTY of Denmark, Senators: THIBODEAU of Waldo, 
TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation requires the amending of rules for moose hunting in time 
for the next hunting 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, be it 
Sec. 1.  Expanded moose hunting season.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner 
of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall amend the rules for Wildlife Management District 
No. 8 to add one or more 6-day moose hunting seasons for the district in addition to the 
one 6-day season already established by rule; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Adopted rules.  Resolved:  That rules adopted pursuant to this resolve are 
routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to amend the 
rules for Wildlife Management District No. 8 to add one or more 6-day moose hunting 
seasons to the one 6-day season already established by rule.
An Act To Prohibit Employment Discrimination Based on a Prior Criminal Conviction
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0152
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BRYANT, BLISS, GOODE, KUMIEGA, STUCKEY, ALFOND, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 26 MRSA §600

Legislative Document 
No. 152 
H.P. 135 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2011 
An Act To Prohibit Employment Discrimination Based on a Prior 
Criminal Conviction 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham. 
Cosponsored by Senator BLISS of Cumberland and 
Representatives: GOODE of Bangor, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, STUCKEY of Portland, 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §600 is enacted to read: 
§600.  Protection from employment discrimination for persons with prior criminal 
convictions 
A person may not be disqualified from employment or be disqualified to engage in an 
occupation for which a license, permit or certificate is required because of a prior 
conviction of a crime within or without the State.  A person may be denied employment 
or may be denied a license, permit or certificate to engage in an occupation by reason of 
the prior conviction of a crime if the offense has a reasonable relationship to the functions 
of the employment or occupation for which the license, permit or certificate is sought or 
if the person is disqualified by statute from the occupation for which a license, permit or 
certificate is sought. 
SUMMARY 
This bill protects persons who have a prior conviction of a crime from employment 
discrimination by providing that a person with a prior conviction may not be disqualified 
from employment or an occupation that requires a license, permit or certificate on the 
basis of that conviction unless the offense for which the person was convicted has a 
reasonable relationship to the functions of the employment or occupation or the person is 
disqualified from that occupation by state statute.
An Act To Foster Economic Development by Improving Administration of the Laws Governing Site Location of Development and Storm Water Management
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0159
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H495 (House)
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-B

HOUSE AMENDMENT" fI" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 52, 
L.D. 159, Bill, "An Act To Foster Economic Development by Improving Administration 
of the Laws Governing Site Location of Development and Storm Water Management" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 38 MRSA §480-BB, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 116, §5, is 
amended to read: 
1. Definition of buffer area. Include a definition of the buffer area to be regulated~ 
For purposes of this section, significant vernal pool habitat consists of a significant vernal 
pool and that portion of the critical terrestrial habitat within 150 feet of the spring or fall 
high-water mark of the vernal pool depression;' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that significant vernal pool habitat consists of the 
significant vernal pool and critical terrestial habitat within 150 feet of the spring or fall 
high-water mark of the vernal pool depression. 
SPONSORED BY'"ii!if~~a# 
(Representative YOTTE) 
{ 
TOWN: Caswell 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Change the Classification of the Lower Androscoggin River
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0154
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: GOODALL, PRESCOTT, CRAVEN, GERZOFSKY, SAVIELLO, BERRY, BOLDUC, CLARKE, DUCHESNE, ROTUNDO
Amends: 38 MRSA §467

Legislative Document 
No. 154 
S.P. 47 
In Senate, January 25, 2011 
An Act To Change the Classification of the Lower Androscoggin 
River 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Representative PRESCOTT of Topsham and 
Senators: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, SAVIELLO of Franklin, 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BOLDUC of Auburn, CLARKE of Bath, 
DUCHESNE of Hudson, ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §467, sub-§1, ¶A, as affected by PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 
and amended by Pt. B, §68, is further amended to read: 
A.  Androscoggin River, main stem, including all impoundments. 
(1)  From the Maine-New Hampshire boundary to its confluence with the Ellis 
River - Class B. 
(2)  From its confluence with the Ellis River to a line formed by the extension of 
the Bath-Brunswick boundary across Merrymeeting Bay in a northwesterly 
direction the Worumbo Dam in Lisbon Falls - Class C. 
(3) From the Worumbo Dam in Lisbon Falls to a line formed by the extension of 
the Bath-Brunswick boundary across Merrymeeting Bay in a northwesterly 
direction - Class B. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes from Class C to Class B the classification of the lower 
Androscoggin River from the Worumbo Dam in Lisbon Falls to a line formed by the 
extension of the Bath-Brunswick boundary across Merrymeeting Bay.
An Act To Foster Economic Development by Improving Administration of the Laws Governing Site Location of Development and Stonn Water Management
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0159
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S200 (Senate)
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-B

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 52, 
L.D. 159, Bill, "An Act To Foster Economic Development by Improving Administration 
of the Laws Governing Site Location of Development and Stonn Water Management" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 38 MRSA §480-BB, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 116, §5, is 
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Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive rart letter 
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This amendment provides that significant vernal pool habitat consist~ of the 
significant vernal pool and critical terrestial habitat within 150 feet of the spriqg or fall 
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SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator COLLIN~ 
COUNTY: York 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Require the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources To Develop Rules for the Moisture Content of Commercial Firewood
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0155
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CRAVEN, KENT, JACKSON, PATRICK, McCABE

Legislative Document 
No. 155 
S.P. 48 
In Senate, January 25, 2011 
Resolve, To Require the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources To Develop Rules for the Moisture Content of 
Commercial Firewood 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative KENT of Woolwich and 
Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, PATRICK of Oxford, Representative: McCABE of 
Skowhegan. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to adopt 
rules.  Resolved:  That the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources shall 
adopt routine technical rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A governing the moisture content of commercial firewood.  These rules 
must include standards for determining whether firewood is seasoned or unseasoned or 
green based on the moisture content of the firewood. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to 
adopt rules governing the moisture content of commercial firewood.  These rules must 
include standards for determining whether firewood is seasoned or unseasoned or green 
based on the moisture content of the firewood.
An Act To Encourage Access to Health Care in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0157
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TRAHAN
Amends: 22 MRSA §1843

Legislative Document 
No. 157 
S.P. 50 
In Senate, January 25, 2011 
An Act To Encourage Access to Health Care in Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1843, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 670, §1 and affected 
by §4, is amended to read: 
1.  Cooperative agreement.  "Cooperative agreement" means an agreement that 
names the parties to the agreement and describes the nature and scope of the cooperation 
for: 
A.    The sharing, allocation or referral of patients, personnel, instructional programs, 
medical or mental health services, support services or facilities or medical, diagnostic 
or laboratory facilities, procedures or other services traditionally offered by hospitals 
or health care providers; 
B.    The coordinated negotiation and contracting with payors or employers; or 
C.     The merger of 2 or more hospitals or 2 or more health care providers covered 
entities. 
A cooperative agreement under this chapter is an agreement between 2 or more hospitals 
or an agreement between 2 or more health care providers.  An agreement between one or 
more hospitals and one or more health care providers is not a cooperative agreement for 
the purposes of this chapter. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1843, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 670, §1 and affected 
by §4, is amended to read: 
5.  Merger.  "Merger" means a transaction by which ownership or control over 
substantially all of the stock, assets or activities of one or more covered entities is placed 
under the control of another covered entity.  A merger between one or more hospitals and 
one or more health care providers is not a merger for the purposes of this chapter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the Hospital and Health Care Provider Cooperation Act, which 
applies to mergers of covered entities, which are defined as hospitals and health care 
providers.  Currently the Act applies only to a merger of a hospital with a hospital or of a 
health care provider with a health care provider.  This bill makes the Act apply also to a 
merger of a hospital with a health care provider.
An Act To Foster Economic Development by Improving Administration of the Laws Governing Site Location of Development and Storm Water Management
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0159
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S276 (Senate)
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-B

SENATE AMENDMENT" B " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 52, 
L.D. 159, Bill, "An Act To Foster Economic Development by Improving Administration 
of the Laws Governing Site Location of Development and Storm Water Management" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 38 MRSA §480-BB, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 116, §5, is 
amended to read: 
1. Definition of buffer area. Include a definition of the buffer area to be regulated~ 
For purposes of this section, significant vernal pool habitat consists of a significant vernal 
pool and that portion of the critical terrestrial habitat within 75 feet of the spring or fall 
high-water mark of the vernal pool depression;' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that significant vernal pool habitat consists of the 
significant vernal pool and critical terrestrial habitat within 75 feet of the spring or fall 
high-water mark of the vema 
depression. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~~~~+--=~~~~-
(Senator COLLIN 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Enhance Hunting for Maine Residents over 70 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0161
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, HASTINGS, BLACK, CRAFTS, CRAY, DAVIS, FOSTER, FREDETTE, RICHARDSON, WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document 
No. 161 
H.P. 138 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Enhance Hunting for Maine Residents over 70 Years of 
Age 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Cosponsored by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, CRAY of Palmyra, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, FOSTER of Augusta, FREDETTE of Newport, RICHARDSON of Warren, 
WOOD of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 142, §2, is amended 
to read: 
7.  Special antlerless deer permit.  The commissioner shall issue a special antlerless 
deer permit to an eligible person who is a resident and is suffering from the loss of or the 
permanent loss of use of both lower extremities.  The commissioner shall issue a permit 
upon application and after the applicant verifies that person's ambulatory disability with a 
letter signed by a physician licensed in the State confirming the person's condition.  The 
commissioner shall issue a special antlerless deer permit to an eligible person who is a 
resident and is over 70 years of age upon application and after the applicant satisfactorily 
verifies the applicant’s age.  A person who is issued a special antlerless deer permit under 
this subsection may take an antlerless deer in any part of the State open to the taking of 
antlerless deer pursuant to subsection 3. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a resident of the State over 70 years of age to receive a special 
antlerless deer permit.
An Act To Extend the Dental Care Access Credit for Dentists Who Practice in Underserved Areas of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0164
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H44 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,/1 "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 141, 
L.D. 164, Bill, "An Act To Extend the Dental Care Access Credit for Dentists Who 
Practice in Underserved Areas of the State" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 1, lines 
to 21 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'2. Credit. An eligible dentist determined to be eligible before January 1, 2011 is 
allowed a credit for each taxable year, not to exceed $15,000, against the taxes due under 
this Part. For dentists determined to be eligible on or after January 1, 2011, an eligible 
dentist is allowed a credit for each taxable year, not to exceed $12,000, against the taxes 
due under this Part. The credit may be claimed in the first year that the eligible dentist 
meets the conditions of eligibility for at least 6 months and each of the 4 subsequent 
years. The credit is not refundable.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes a technical change to Committee Amendment "A" to clarity 
lhe dental care access crcd~. ,tid 
/ 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative KNJ(~HT) 
TOWN: Livermore Falls 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Require the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources and the Department of Public Safety To Develop a Consolidated License for Convenience Stores
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0160
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HUNT, EVES, LUCHINI

Legislative Document 
No. 160 
H.P. 137 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
Resolve, To Require the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources and the Department of Public Safety To Develop a 
Consolidated License for Convenience Stores 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HUNT of Buxton. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: EVES of North Berwick, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, McCABE 
of Skowhegan. 
Sec. 1.  Development of consolidated convenience store license. Resolved:  
That the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources and the Commissioner 
of Public Safety jointly shall examine the licensing and inspection requirements for 
operating a convenience store.  As used in this section, “convenience store” means a retail 
store that specializes in the sale of a limited quantity and variety of consumable items in 
their original containers, including alcoholic beverages, and may also sell gasoline. 
The commissioners shall determine a method of consolidating the number and type of 
licenses required by state law for the operation of a convenience store into one 
convenience store operation license.  The commissioners also shall determine a method 
of consolidating and reducing the number of annual inspections a convenience store is 
subject to. 
The commissioners shall report their findings, along with any necessary 
implementing legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, 
Research and Economic Development no later than December 1, 2011.  The committee 
may report out a bill based on the recommendations of the commissioners to the Second 
Regular Session of the 125th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources 
and the Commissioner of Public Safety to jointly examine the various licensing and 
inspection requirements placed on operators of convenience stores and develop a 
consolidated convenience store operation license and a method of consolidating and 
reducing the number of annual inspections.  The commissioners are required to report 
their findings, along with any necessary implementing legislation, to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development by December 1, 
2011.
An Act To Exempt Antique Autos from the Law Requiring Mufflers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0162
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HARVELL, CLARK
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1912

Legislative Document 
No. 162 
H.P. 139 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Exempt Antique Autos from the Law Requiring Mufflers 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Representative: CLARK of Millinocket. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1912, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7.  Antique autos.  This section does not apply to antique autos registered under 
chapter 5. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts antique autos from the muffler requirements under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 1912.
An Act To Auction Off Moose Permits to Hunting Lodges
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0163
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SHAW, MARTIN, CHASE, CLARK, COTTA, DUNPHY, FITTS, HARVELL, KNIGHT, THERIAULT
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

Legislative Document 
No. 163 
H.P. 140 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Auction Off Moose Permits to Hunting Lodges 
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 Senator MARTIN of Kennebec and 
Representatives: CHASE of Wells, CLARK of Millinocket, COTTA of China, DUNPHY of 
Embden, FITTS of Pittsfield, HARVELL of Farmington, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, 
THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§14 is enacted to read: 
14.  Moose hunting permit auction; hunting lodges.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, 
the commissioner shall auction off 250 moose hunting permits each year to owners of 
hunting lodges.   The 250 moose hunting permits issued under this subsection are in 
addition to the number of moose hunting permits allotted each year under subsection 2. 
For purposes of this subsection, "hunting lodge" means a lodging place, as defined in 
Title 22, section 2491, subsection 6, that provides food and lodging and employs a 
licensed Maine guide to take guests on moose hunts. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to auction off 250 
moose hunting permits each year to owners of hunting lodges.  The 250 moose hunting 
permits to be auctioned off to outfitters are in addition to those moose hunting permits 
allotted under the regular lottery system.
An Act To Require Divorce Actions To Go to Mediation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0165
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: PRESCOTT, TRAHAN, BEAULIEU, BECK, CLARK, CLARKE, NASS, MARTIN, SNOWE-MELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 165 
H.P. 142 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Require Divorce Actions To Go to Mediation 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PRESCOTT of Topsham. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, BECK of Waterville, CLARK of Millinocket, 
CLARKE of Bath, McKANE of Newcastle, NASS of Acton, Senators: MARTIN of Kennebec, 
SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
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 require all contested divorce cases to be resolved through 
mediation, instead of in the courts, unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as 
abuse.
An Act To Exempt Seasonally Restricted Cottages from the Newly Adopted Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0166
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CHASE, COLLINS, FLOOD, PRESCOTT, ROTUNDO, ROSEN
Amends: 10 MRSA §9724

Legislative Document 
No. 166 
H.P. 143 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Exempt Seasonally Restricted Cottages from the Newly 
Adopted Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHASE of Wells. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: FLOOD of Winthrop, PRESCOTT of Topsham, ROTUNDO of Lewiston, 
Senator: ROSEN of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §9724, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 699, §6, is amended 
to read: 
4.  Exception.  This section does not prohibit the adoption or enforcement of an 
ordinance of any political subdivision that sets forth provisions for local enforcement of 
building codes.  The requirements of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code do 
not apply to: 
A.  Log homes or manufactured housing as defined in chapter 951; or 
B.  Post and beam or timber frame construction.; or 
C.  Seasonally restricted cottages.  For purposes of this paragraph, "seasonally 
restricted cottage" means a one-story building containing a single unit made up of a 
room or group of rooms containing facilities for eating, sleeping, bathing and cooking 
and that is not occupied and does not have water service from November 1st to April 
30th. 
SUMMARY 
This bill defines "seasonally restricted cottage" and exempts such cottages from the 
Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code.
An Act To Provide Full Funding for Advanced Placement Courses
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0167
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: KUMIEGA, ALFOND, CHAPMAN, LOVEJOY, JACKSON, LANGLEY, PATRICK

Legislative Document 
No. 167 
H.P. 144 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Provide Full Funding for Advanced Placement Courses 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: CHAPMAN of Brooksville, LOVEJOY of Portland, MacDONALD of 
Boothbay, Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, LANGLEY of Hancock, PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF  
Advanced Placement Program N111 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the Advanced Placement Program within the 
Department of Education to provide 20 online advanced placement courses per year to 
high school students in Maine. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides ongoing funds for the Advanced Placement Program within the 
Department of Education to provide 20 online advanced placement courses per year to 
high school students in the State. 
GENERAL FUND 
2011-12
2012-13
All Other 
$368,200
$368,200
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$368,200
$368,200
An Act To Extend the Dental Care Access Credit for Dentists Who Practice in Underserved Areas of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0164
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: KNIGHT, LANGLEY, BRYANT, CHIPMAN, ESPLING, HASKELL, PETERSON, PILON, SIROCKI, SAVIELLO
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-D

Legislative Document 
No. 164 
H.P. 141 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2011 
An Act To Extend the Dental Care Access Credit for Dentists Who 
Practice in Underserved Areas of the State 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KNIGHT of Livermore Falls. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CHIPMAN of Portland, ESPLING of New 
Gloucester, HASKELL of Portland, PETERSON of Rumford, PILON of Saco, SIROCKI of 
Scarborough, Senator: SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, it is necessary that this legislation take effect sooner than 90 days after 
legislative adjournment to permit the income tax credit for dentists who practice in 
underserved areas to be available immediately to provide maximum certification of 
eligible dentists; 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 §5219-DD, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 141, §2, is 
amended to read: 
3.  Eligibility limitation; certification.  The oral health program shall certify up to 5 
eligible dentists in 2009 and up to 5 additional eligible dentists in 2010 each year through 
2015.  Additional dentists may not be certified after 2010 2015.  The oral health program 
shall monitor certified dentists to ensure that they continue to be eligible for the credit 
under this section and shall decertify any dentist who ceases to meet the conditions of 
eligibility.  The oral health program shall notify the bureau whenever a dentist is certified 
or decertified.  A decertified dentist ceases to be eligible for the credit under this section 
beginning with the tax year during which the dentist is decertified. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the dental care access income tax credit by permitting the 
certification of an additional 5 dentists annually through 2015.