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An Act Regarding the Writing of Bad Checks
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1088
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MARTIN
Amends: 17-A MRSA §708

Legislative Document 
No. 1088 
S.P. 321 
In Senate, March 15, 2011 
An Act Regarding the Writing of Bad Checks 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §708, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2001, c. 383, §78 and 
affected by §156, is further amended to read: 
2.    Proof of the following gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine 
Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the person issuing or negotiating the instrument knew 
that it would not be honored: 
A.  The drawer had no account with the drawee at the time the instrument was 
negotiated; or 
B.  Payment was refused by the drawee for lack of funds upon presentment made 
within the time frame specified in Title 11, section 3-1304, and the drawer failed to 
honor the drawer's contract within 5 days after actual receipt of a notice of dishonor, 
as defined in Title 11, section 3-1503, provided except that this time limit is tolled 
during one subsequent representment of the negotiable instrument.; or 
C.  The drawer refuses to tender payment in the amount of the instrument within 24 
hours of receipt of a notice under this paragraph mailed by certified or registered mail 
evidenced by return receipt at the address printed on the instrument or given at the 
time of issuance.  The notice must be substantially as follows: 
"You are hereby notified that the following instrument(s): 
Number: ........... Date: ............ Amount: ............. Name of Bank: ................. drawn 
upon ....................... and payable to ............................., (has)(have) been dishonored.  
Pursuant to Maine law, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 708, you have 
hours from receipt of this notice to tender payment of the total amount of the 
instrument(s) plus the applicable service charge(s) of $.............(............dollars and 
............cents) and any fee charged to the holder of the instrument(s) by a bank or 
financial institution as a result of the instrument(s) not being honored, the total 
amount due being $..........(..........dollars and..........cents).  Unless this amount is paid 
in full to ........... within the specified time above, a presumption in law arises that you 
delivered the instrument(s) with the intent to defraud, and the dishonored 
instrument(s) and all other available information relating to this instrument may be 
submitted to the court for the issuance of a criminal warrant or citation or to the 
district attorney or Attorney General for criminal prosecution." 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates a rebuttable presumption of prima facie evidence that a drawer of a 
dishonored check knew it would be dishonored if the drawer does not pay the amount of 
the dishonored check and associated fees in full within 24 hours of receiving notice.
An Act To Allow a Stay of an Administrative License Suspension for Refusal To Submit to a Test
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1090
Committee Amendment CA_A_S61 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 323, L.D. 1090, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow a Stay of an Administrative License Suspension for Refusal To Submit to a Test" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 4-A in the last line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "issued." the following: 'A stay does not apply during a 
delay caused or requested by the petitioner.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a stay of license suspension does not apply when the 
delay of hearing is caused or requested by the petitioner. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require That Homeowner's Insurance Covers Rental Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1089
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MARTIN
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3048

Legislative Document 
No. 1089 
S.P. 322 
In Senate, March 15, 2011 
An Act To Require That Homeowner's Insurance Covers Rental 
Equipment 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3048, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1973, c. 239, is amended 
to read: 
2.  Loss of or damage to personal property in which natural persons resident in 
specifically described real property of the kind described in subsection 1 have an 
insurable interest, except personal property used in the conduct of a commercial or 
industrial enterprise unless the personal property is rental equipment; 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the exclusion of coverage under property insurance policies 
applicable to loss or damage to personal property used for commercial or industrial 
enterprises if the personal property is rental equipment.
An Act To Allow a Tax Credit for Tuition Paid to Private Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1092
Committee Amendment CA_A_S60 (Senate)

FmST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 325, L.D. 1092, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow a Tax Credit for Tuition Paid to Private Schools" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 04122111 
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LD 1092 
LR 1497(02) 
An Act To Allow a Tax Credit for Tuition Paid to Private Schools 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "14" 5 ... 100 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$12,825,000 
$12,825,000 
$12,825,000 
$12,825,000 
($12,825,000) 
($12,825,000) 
($12,825,000) 
($12,825,000) 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($675,000) 
($675,000) 
($675,000) 
($675,000) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Providing an income tax credit of up to $2,500 for tuition paid to private schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 
instruction for a taxpayer or a dependent of the taxpayer will reduce General Fund revenues and reduce revenue 
sharing. 
LRI497(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow a Stay of an Administrative License Suspension for Refusal To Submit to a Test
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1090
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2483

Legislative Document 
No. 1090 
S.P. 323 
In Senate, March 15, 2011 
An Act To Allow a Stay of an Administrative License Suspension for 
Refusal To Submit to a Test 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2483, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A.  Stay after failure to submit to test.  When a hearing is requested by a 
petitioner under this section and the petitioner is not entitled to a stay of the suspension 
pending the hearing due to failure to submit to a test at the request of a law enforcement 
officer, if the hearing is postponed or otherwise continued by a person other than the 
petitioner or a cause not attributable to the petitioner, the suspension must be stayed until 
a hearing is held and a decision is issued. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a stay of suspension of a driver's license pending a hearing on the 
suspension by the Secretary of State for a person who is not entitled to a stay due to 
refusing to submit to a sobriety test if the hearing is postponed or otherwise continued by 
someone else or for a cause not attributable to the person.
An Act To Allow a Tax Credit for Tuition Paid to Private Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1092
Senate Amendment SA_A_S135 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 325, L.D. 1092, Bill, "An Act To Allow a 
Tax Credit for Tuition Paid to Private Schools" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5219-FF in subsection 2 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "$2,500" and inserting the following: '$1,000' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5219-FF in subsection 5 in the first line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting before the first sentence the following: 'An individual is allowed 
a credit under this section only if the total Maine adjusted gross income of that individual 
and the individual's spouse, if any, if filing jointly is $50,000 or less.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the credit from $2,500 to $1,000 and limits the credit to 
individuals and their spouses if filing jointly who have a total Maine adjusted gross 
income of $50,000 o~ 
SPONSOREDBY:~~---
(Senator TRAHAN) 
COUNTY: Lincoln 
FISCAL ~OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 05/18/11 
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LD 1092 
LR 1497(04) 
An Act To Allow a Tax Credit for Tuition Paid to Private Schools 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A." S -1 '35 
Sponsor: Sen. Trahan of Lincoln 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
($10,850,900) 
($11,163,450) 
($11,079,850) 
($10,992,450) 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$10,850,900 
$571,100 
$11,163,450 
$587,550 
$11,079,850 
$583,150 
$10,992,450 
$578,550 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Reducing the maximum income tax credit in the bill from $2,500 down to $1,000 for tuition paid to private schools for 
pre-kindergarten through grade 12 instruction fora taxpayer or a dependent of the taxpayer and limiting the credit to 
individuals and their spouses when filing jointly who earn $50,000 or less in Maine adjusted gross income annually 
will diminish the General Fund loss by $10,850,900 in fiscal year 2011-12 and by $11,163,450 in fiscal year 2012-13. 
As amended here, the final impact would be a General Fund revenue reduction of $1 ,974,100 in fiscal year 2011-12 
and $1,661,550 in fiscal year 2012-13. Revenue sharing would be impacted proportionally. 
LRI497(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Accountability for the Most Serious Offenders of Laws Prohibiting Operating under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1098
Committee Amendment CA_A_S72 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 331, L.D. 1098, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Accountability for the Most Serious Offenders of Laws Prohibiting Operating 
under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph D in subparagraph (2) in the first line (page 
1, line 8 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "for a" the following: 'Class B or' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes a correction to current law to reflect the categorization of 
operating under the influence as either a Class B or Class C crime. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Facilitate the Construction and Operation of Private Prisons by Authorizing the Transport of Prisoners out of State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1095
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: THOMAS, DAVIS, THIBODEAU, WHITTEMORE, CURTIS, CUSHING
Amends: 34-A MRSA §1403

Legislative Document 
No. 1095 
S.P. 328 
In Senate, March 15, 2011 
An Act To Facilitate the Construction and Operation of Private 
Prisons by Authorizing the Transport of Prisoners out of State 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville and 
Senators: THIBODEAU of Waldo, WHITTEMORE of Somerset, Representatives: CURTIS of 
Madison, CUSHING of Hampden. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §1403, sub-§12 is enacted to read: 
12.  Transport of prisoner out of State.  The commissioner may allow the transport 
of a prisoner out of the State for any purpose that the commissioner determines necessary 
and appropriate, including the transfer of a prisoner to a public or private correctional 
facility.  For purposes of this subsection, "out of the State" means to any state other than 
Maine and any territory or possession of the United States, but does not include a foreign 
country. 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the construction and operation of private 
prisons by specifically authorizing the Commissioner of Corrections to transport a 
prisoner out of the State for any purpose that the commissioner determines necessary and 
appropriate, including the transfer of a prisoner to a public or private correctional facility.
An Act To Enhance Economic Development by Encouraging Job and Business Growth in Maine's Aviation Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1096
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, PRIEST, COLLINS, COURTNEY, DIAMOND, GOODALL, HASTINGS, HOBBINS, PLOWMAN, RAYE, BICKFORD, BRYANT, BURNS, CAIN, CAREY, CLARKE, HASKELL, KNIGHT, MAZUREK
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 1096 
S.P. 329 
In Senate, March 15, 2011 
An Act To Enhance Economic Development by Encouraging Job 
and Business Growth in Maine's Aviation Industry 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative PRIEST of Brunswick and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, COURTNEY of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, GOODALL 
of Sagadahoc, HASTINGS of Oxford, HOBBINS of York, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, 
President RAYE of Washington, Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, BRYANT of 
Windham, BURNS of Whiting, CAIN of Orono, CAREY of Lewiston, CLARKE of Bath, 
HASKELL of Portland, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, MAZUREK of Rockland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§23-C, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 759, §2 and 
affected by §5, is amended to read: 
B.  Semitrailers; and 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§23-C, ¶C, as amended by PL 2005, c. 618, §2 
and affected by §5, is repealed. 
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§45, ¶A-2, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §45, is 
further amended to read: 
A-2.  If the property is a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle as defined in Title 12, 
section 13001 and the purchaser is an individual who is not a resident of the State; or 
Sec. 4.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§45, ¶A-3, as amended by PL 2007, c. 691, §1 and 
affected by §2, is repealed. 
Sec. 5.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§88, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. EE, §2 and 
affected by §3, is amended to read: 
88.  Aircraft and parts.  Sales or leases of aircraft that weigh over 6,000 pounds, 
that are propelled by one or more turbine engines or that are in use by a Federal Aviation 
Administration classified 135 operator and sales of repair or replacement parts 
exclusively for use in aircraft or in the significant overhauling or rebuilding of aircraft or 
aircraft parts or components. 
Sec. 6.  Retroactivity.  This Act applies retroactively to July 1, 2008. 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides an exemption from sales tax for aircraft purchased or leased by 
a nonresident and immediately transported out of the State and for certain other 
specifically designated aircraft. 
This bill expands the current exemption to include sales and leases of all aircraft by a 
person, regardless of the type of aircraft or the state of residency of the purchaser. This 
bill also exempts sales of repair and replacement parts used exclusively in aircraft and in 
the overhauling and rebuilding of aircraft. 
The exemptions are retroactive to July 1, 2008.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Real Estate Transfer Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1097
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, COLLINS, HASTINGS, TRAHAN, WHITTEMORE, ESPLING, RICHARDSON

Legislative Document 
No. 1097 
S.P. 330 
In Senate, March 15, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Real Estate Transfer 
Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Senators: COLLINS of York, HASTINGS of Oxford, TRAHAN of Lincoln, 
WHITTEMORE of Somerset, Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, RICHARDSON 
of Warren. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the real estate transfer tax laws to ensure equity in their 
application to the value of the property being transferred and the parties involved in the 
transfer.
An Act To Increase Accountability for the Most Serious Offenders of Laws Prohibiting Operating under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1098
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DIAMOND, MARTIN, MASON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2411

Legislative Document 
No. 1098 
S.P. 331 
In Senate, March 15, 2011 
An Act To Increase Accountability for the Most Serious Offenders 
of Laws Prohibiting Operating under the Influence of Drugs and 
Alcohol 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senators: MARTIN of Kennebec, MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2411, sub-§1-A, ¶D, as amended by PL 2009, c. 447, §38, 
is further amended to read: 
D.  Violates paragraph A, B or C and: 
(1)  In fact causes serious bodily injury as defined in Title 17-A, section 2, 
subsection 23 to another person; 
(1-A)  In fact causes the death of another person; or 
(2)  Has either a prior conviction for a Class C crime under this section or former 
Title 29, section 1312-B or a prior criminal homicide conviction involving or 
resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of 
intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of 
alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath.  For purposes of this 
subparagraph, the 10-year limitation specified in section 2402 and Title 17-A, 
subsection 9-A, subsection 3 does not apply to the prior criminal homicide 
conviction.  
SUMMARY 
Current law provides for a Class B crime for a person who has a prior criminal 
homicide conviction involving or resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle while 
under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs who subsequently operates a motor 
vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.  In State v. Stevens, 
2007 ME 5, 912 A.2d 1229, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that it was not clear 
whether the 10-year limit on using a prior conviction applied to this current law. 
This bill corrects that ambiguity by specifying that the prior criminal homicide 
conviction applies, regardless of when it occurred, for purposes of an enhanced sentence, 
a Class B crime, for a subsequent conviction of operating under the influence.
An Act To Increase Transparency in Funding of Campaign Advertisements
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1100
Committee Amendment CA_A_S234 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 333, L.D. 1100, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Transparency in Funding of Campaign Advertisements" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 by striking out all of the last underlined 
sentence (page 1, lines 11 to 14 in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the provision of the bill that requires additional disclaimers 
for television, radio and Internet advertisements not authorized by a candidate. It retains 
the portion of the bill that increases the font size on print advertisements not authorized 
by a candidate. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase Transparency in Funding of Campaign Advertisements
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1100
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LANGLEY, CROCKETT, COURTNEY, FARNHAM, KATZ, PLOWMAN, THIBODEAU, WOODBURY, VALENTINO
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1014

Legislative Document 
No. 1100 
S.P. 333 
In Senate, March 15, 2011 
An Act To Increase Transparency in Funding of Campaign 
Advertisements 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Bethel and 
Senators: COURTNEY of York, FARNHAM of Penobscot, KATZ of Kennebec, PLOWMAN 
of Penobscot, THIBODEAU of Waldo, WOODBURY of Cumberland, Representative: 
VALENTINO of Saco. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1014, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. F, §1 
and affected by c. 599, §15, is further amended to read: 
2.  Not authorized by candidate.  If the communication described in subsection 1 is 
not authorized by a candidate, a candidate's authorized political committee or their agents, 
the communication must clearly and conspicuously state that the communication is not 
authorized by any candidate and state the name and address of the person who made or 
financed the expenditure for the communication.  If the communication is in written 
form, the communication must contain at the bottom of the communication in print that is 
no smaller in size than 10-point 12-point bold print, Times New Roman font, the words 
"NOT PAID FOR OR AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE."  If the communication 
is broadcast over television or radio or posted on the Internet, the fact that the 
communication was not paid for or authorized by any candidate must be clearly stated at 
the beginning of the communication and at the end of the communication. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law governing the requirements of campaign communications 
that are not paid for or authorized by a candidate.  For written communications, the font 
of the disclosure required is increased from 10-point to 12-point.  For communications 
broadcast over television or radio or posted on the Internet, the disclosure must be made 
at the beginning and at the end of the communication.
An Act To Require Specificity in Deed Restrictions
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1101
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: THOMAS, BURNS, PLOWMAN, THIBODEAU, EDGECOMB
Amends: 33 MRSA §774-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1101 
S.P. 334 
In Senate, March 15, 2011 
An Act To Require Specificity in Deed Restrictions 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative BURNS of Whiting and 
Senators: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representative: EDGECOMB 
of Caribou. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §774-A is enacted to read: 
§774-A.  Deed restrictions 
If a deed delivered after September 30, 2011 contains a provision or covenant 
restricting commercial activity, it must specifically state "timber harvesting" or 
"agricultural activity" in order for timber harvesting or agricultural activity to be 
restricted by the restrictive provision or covenant in that deed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that if a deed delivered after September 30, 2011 contains a 
provision or covenant restricting commercial activity, it must specifically state "timber 
harvesting" or "agricultural activity" in order for timber harvesting or agricultural activity 
to be restricted by the restrictive provision or covenant in that deed.
An Act To Ensure That Victims Are Kept Informed in Criminal Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1102
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, BLISS, CRAVEN, BURNS, FOSSEL, KRUGER, PLUMMER, PRIEST, TUTTLE
Amends: 16 MRSA §614

Legislative Document 
No. 1102 
S.P. 335 
In Senate, March 15, 2011 
An Act To Ensure That Victims Are Kept Informed in Criminal 
Cases 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senators: BLISS of Cumberland, CRAVEN of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, FOSSEL of Alna, KRUGER of Thomaston, PLUMMER 
of Windham, PRIEST of Brunswick, TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  16 MRSA §614, sub-§3, ¶D, as amended by PL 2009, c. 181, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
D.  A victim or victim's agent or attorney.  The victim or the victim's agent or 
attorney must be provided with intelligence and investigative information as 
complete and as soon as possible, subject to reasonable limitations to protect the 
interest described in subsection 1; or 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the victim of a crime to be provided with investigative information 
in as complete and rapid a manner as possible, as long as the disclosure of that 
information is made with safeguards to prevent events such as interference with law 
enforcement proceedings, an unwarranted invasion of privacy, disclosure of information 
designated confidential and endangerment of the life of another individual.
An Act To Speed Recovery of Amounts Due the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1103
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HASTINGS, MALONEY, NASS
Amends: 14 MRSA §3138

Legislative Document 
No. 1103 
S.P. 336 
In Senate, March 15, 2011 
An Act To Speed Recovery of Amounts Due the State 
Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: MALONEY of Augusta, NASS of Acton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §3138 is enacted to read: 
§3138.  Enforcement of administrative orders 
An administrative order of any agency or department requiring the payment of money 
to that agency or department is enforceable through the Superior Court under the 
following procedure.  A certified copy of the administrative order must be filed with the 
court in the county in which the administrative order was issued.  The administrative 
order must be accompanied by an affidavit from an authorized representative of the 
agency or department or from an assistant attorney general acting as counsel for the 
agency.  The affidavit must state the facts showing that the agency or department 
provided notice of and opportunity for a hearing to contest the claim, that all applicable 
time periods for appeal have run and that the administrative order is final. 
The court shall then render a pro forma decision in accordance with the 
administrative order of the agency, which has the same effect as if it were rendered in an 
action in which equitable relief is sought, duly heard and determined by the court.  The 
decision may thereafter be enforced as a money judgment pursuant to this chapter and 
chapter 502-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the process by which administrative orders may be enforced by the 
State in order to expedite the time frame in which administrative orders can be enforced 
while preserving due process rights.
An Act To Direct the Judicial Branch To Take Requisite Measures To Collect Fines and Penalties
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1104
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HILL, DILL, BLISS, GERZOFSKY, HASTINGS, KATZ, FLOOD, FREDETTE, ROTUNDO
Amends: 4 MRSA §20

Legislative Document 
No. 1104 
S.P. 337 
In Senate, March 15, 2011 
An Act To Direct the Judicial Branch To Take Requisite Measures 
To Collect Fines and Penalties 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative DILL of Cape Elizabeth and 
Senators: BLISS of Cumberland, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, HASTINGS of Oxford, 
KATZ of Kennebec, Representatives: FLOOD of Winthrop, FREDETTE of Newport, 
ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §20, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 875, Pt. E, §3, is amended to read: 
§20.  Provide for collection of overdue fines and fees from money collected 
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court shall plan and implement 
arrangements for the collection of overdue fines and fees due the state courts, the costs of 
which may be paid from money collected.  These arrangements may include but are not 
limited to:  Employing special project clerks, assistants and other staff; contracting with 
state agencies; contracting for special or private debt collection services; purchasing 
necessary equipment; and compensating state, county and municipal law enforcement 
agencies for services provided. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the judicial branch to contract with state agencies or private debt 
collection services to collect overdue fines and fees.
An Act To Eliminate Penalties under the School Administrative Unit Consolidation Laws for Grand Isle School Department, Madawaska School Department, School Administrative District No. 32 and School Administrative District No. 33
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1107
Committee Amendment CA_A_H223 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 819, L.D. 1107, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate Penalties under the School Administrative Unit Consolidation Laws for Grand 
Isle School Department, Madawaska School Department, School Administrative District 
No. 32 and School Administrative District No. 33" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 
Initiative: Provides funds for the cost of reimbursing Grand Isle School Department, 
Madawaska School Department, School Administrative District No. 32 and School 
Administrative District No. 33 for penalties assessed due to not conforming to the laws 
governing school administrative unit reorganization. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$262,035 
$262,035 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
This amendment, which is the minority report, adds an appropriations and allocations 
section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/22/11 frac 
LD 1107 
LR 1952(02) 
An Act To Eliminate Penalties under the School Administrative Unit Consolidation Laws for Grand 
Isle School Department, Madawaska School Department, School Administrative District No. 32 and 
School Administrative District No. 33 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$262,035 
$0 
$262,035 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $262,035 in fiscal year 2011-12 to the General Purpose 
Aid for Local Schools program within the Department of Education for the cost associated with reimbursing Grand 
Isle School Department, Madawaska School Department, School Administrative District No. 32 and School 
Administrative District No. 33 for the amount of state subsidy that was reduced in fiscal year 2011-12 for fail ing to 
comply with the laws governing school administrative unit reorganization. 
LR 1952(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Lower the Cost of Health Care through Improved Energy Efficiency
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1106
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HINCK, BARTLETT, BERRY, EVES, FITTS, LUCHINI, SANBORN, THIBODEAU
Amends: 22 MRSA §329

Legislative Document 
No. 1106 
H.P. 818 
House of Representatives, March 15, 2011 
An Act To Lower the Cost of Health Care through Improved 
Energy Efficiency 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HINCK of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, EVES of North Berwick, FITTS of Pittsfield, 
LUCHINI of Ellsworth, SANBORN of Gorham, Senator: THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §329, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2009, c. 383, §6 and affected 
by §16, is further amended to read: 
3.  Capital expenditures.  Except as provided in subsection 6, the obligation by or 
on behalf of a health care facility of any capital expenditure of $3,100,000 or more.  
Capital expenditures in the case of a natural disaster, major accident or equipment failure 
or for replacement equipment that is not major medical equipment as defined in section 
328, subsection 16 or for parking lots and garages, information and communications 
systems or physician office space or that before January 1, 2017 meet certification 
standards adopted by the Efficiency Maine Trust under Title 35-A, section 10104, 
subsection 7 as likely to produce energy cost savings through energy efficiency, 
renewable energy technology or smart grid technology do not require a certificate of 
need; 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from the requirement of a certificate of need process any capital 
expenditure before January 1, 2017 that meets the certification standards of the Efficiency 
Maine Trust and is likely to produce energy cost savings through energy efficiency, 
renewable energy technology or smart grid technology.
An Act To Eliminate Penalties under the School Administrative Unit Consolidation Laws for Grand Isle School Department, Madawaska School Department, School Administrative District No. 32 and School Administrative District No. 33
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1107
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: THERIAULT, JACKSON, AYOTTE, CLARK, EDGECOMB, HANLEY, RIOUX, WILLETTE

Legislative Document 
No. 1107 
H.P. 819 
House of Representatives, March 15, 2011 
An Act To Eliminate Penalties under the School Administrative Unit 
Consolidation Laws for Grand Isle School Department, Madawaska 
School Department, School Administrative District No. 32 and 
School Administrative District No. 33 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, CLARK of Millinocket, EDGECOMB of Caribou, 
HANLEY of Gardiner, McFADDEN of Dennysville, RIOUX of Winterport, WILLETTE of 
Presque Isle. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Waiver of penalties for nonconforming school administrative 
units.  Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 103-A and 
Public Law 2007, chapter 240, Part XXXX, as amended, the provisions of Title 20-A, 
section 15696 do not apply to: 
1.  Grand Isle School Department; 
2.  Madawaska School Department; 
3.  School Administrative District No. 32, serving the municipalities of Ashland, 
Garfield Plantation, Masardis, Oxbow Plantation and Portage Lake; and 
4.  School Administrative District No. 33, serving the municipalities of Frenchville 
and St. Agatha. 
SUMMARY 
This bill waives the penalties for nonconforming school administrative units for 
School Administrative District No. 33, Grand Isle School Department, Madawaska 
School Department and School Administrative District No. 32.
Resolve, To Target Job Creation in the Agricultural Sector To Improve the Stability and Economic Strength of Rural Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1109
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: McCABE

Legislative Document 
No. 1109 
H.P. 821 
House of Representatives, March 15, 2011 
Resolve, To Target Job Creation in the Agricultural Sector To 
Improve the Stability and Economic Strength of Rural Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Sec. 1.  Task force; study.  Resolved:  That the Department of Agriculture, Food 
and Rural Resources and the Department of Labor shall jointly create a task force to 
study the challenges confronting the State's agricultural sector and the opportunities to 
enhance development in traditional agriculture, new niche agricultural growth and 
creative, innovative expansion of agricultural opportunities; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Task force; members.  Resolved:  That the Department of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Resources and the Department of Labor shall jointly invite the 
participation as members of the task force under section 1 of persons with expertise in 
traditional agriculture, innovative niche agriculture, agricultural economics and 
entrepreneurship training and representatives of the University of Maine System, the 
Maine Community College System and organizations representing various agricultural 
sectors of the State's economy.  The Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources shall appoint the chair and call the first meeting of the task force; and be it 
further 
Sec. 3.  Duties.  Resolved:  That the task force created under section 1 shall: 
1.  Identify opportunities to create jobs in the agricultural sector; 
2.  Identify barriers that prevent the growth of jobs in the agricultural sector; 
3.  Develop short-term and long-term strategies for implementation by the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources and the Department of Labor to 
address the barriers to growth and to create job growth in the agricultural sector; and  
4.  Submit to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
agriculture, conservation and forestry matters and the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over labor, commerce, research and economic 
development matters by January 15, 2012 an interim report on its findings under 
subsections 1 to 3 and by January 15, 2013 a final report on the effectiveness of the 
strategies under subsection 3. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources and 
the Department of Labor to invite the participation of a task force to develop strategies to 
identify barriers to and create job growth in the agricultural sector.
An Act Regarding the Attendance of Attorneys at Pupil Evaluation Team Meetings
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1110
Committee Amendment CA_A_H251 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",4 " to H.P. 822, L.D. 1110, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Attendance of Attorneys at Pupil Evaluation Team Meetings" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding the Attendance of Attorneys at Individualized Education 
Program Team Meetings' 
Amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of subsection 10 (page 1, lines 13 to 20 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'10. Department of Health and Human Services; authority to request convening 
of individualized education program team meeting. Notify in writing the individual 
designated by the Department of Health and Human Services that the Department of 
Health and Human Services has the authority to request the school administrative unit to 
convene a pupil evaluation individualized education program team meeting and to attend 
and participate in any pupil evaluation individualized education program team meetings 
concerning a child with a disability who is a state ward. The written notice must indicate 
the time and place of the pupil evaluation individualized education program team meeting 
and a copy of the notice must be placed in the child's pennanent record7; and' 
Amend the bill in section 3 by striking out all of subsection 11 (page 1, lines 22 to 25 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'11. Attorney's presence at team meeting. Provide that the school administrative 
unit may be represented by counsel in an individualized education program team meeting 
concerning a child with a disability only when the parents are represented by counsel. An 
attorney representing a parent shall provide the superintendent with at least 7 days' 
written notice prior to the individualized education program team meeting that the 
attorney will be representing the parent at the individualized education program team 
meeting. 
Parties may consult with their attorneys prior to and after attending an 
individualized education program team meeting. Both parties may agree in writing to 
waive the 7-day written notice of the planned attendance of the parent's attorney at the 
individualized education program team meeting.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "q "to H.P. 822, L.D. 1110 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. The amendment is consistent with the intent of the bill and makes 
changes to clarify that the school administrative unit may be represented by counsel at an 
individualized education program team meeting concerning a child with a disability only 
when the parents are represented by an attorney at the individualized education program 
team meeting. The amendment also provides that the attorney representing the parent 
must provide 7 days' written notice, which both parties may waive, to the superintendent 
of the school administrative unit that the attorney will be representing the parent at the 
individualized education program team meeting. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Attendance of Attorneys at Pupil Evaluation Team Meetings
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1110
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: KENT, ALFOND, INNES, NELSON, STRANG BURGESS, VOLK, WAGNER, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §7202

Legislative Document 
No. 1110 
H.P. 822 
House of Representatives, March 15, 2011 
An Act Regarding the Attendance of Attorneys at Pupil Evaluation 
Team Meetings 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KENT of Woolwich. 
Cosponsored by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: INNES of Yarmouth, NELSON of Falmouth, STRANG BURGESS of 
Cumberland, VOLK of Scarborough, WAGNER of Lewiston, Senator: GERZOFSKY of 
Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §7202, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2005, c. 662, Pt. A, §23, 
is further amended to read: 
9.  Securing parental permission.  For the agency conducting studies pursuant to 
Title 5, chapter 511: 
A.    Assist the agency in its studies; and 
B.    Facilitate access to relevant case records by: 
(1)  Notifying parents or guardians of the study; and  
(2)  Requesting parental consent for the agency to have access to case records; 
and 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §7202, sub-§10, as amended by PL 2005, c. 662, Pt. A, §23, 
is further amended to read: 
10.  Department of Health and Human Services; authority to request convening 
of pupil evaluation team meeting.  Notify in writing the individual designated by the 
Department of Health and Human Services that the Department of Health and Human 
Services has the authority to request the school administrative unit to convene a pupil 
evaluation team meeting and to attend and participate in any pupil evaluation team 
meetings concerning a child with a disability who is a state ward.  The written notice 
must indicate the time and place of the pupil evaluation team meeting and a copy of the 
notice must be placed in the child's permanent record.; and 
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §7202, sub-§11 is enacted to read: 
11.  Attorney's presence at team meeting.  Provide that the school administrative 
unit will not be represented by an attorney at a pupil evaluation team meeting unless the 
parent is also represented at the meeting by an attorney.  The parent shall notify the 
school administrative unit prior to the meeting if an attorney will be present. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a school administrative unit may not be represented at a pupil 
evaluation team meeting by an attorney unless the parent is also represented at the 
meeting by an attorney.
An Act To Encourage Fishing for Individuals with Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1113
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H505 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §10853

HOUSE AMENDMENT" A " 
to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 825, 
L.D. liB, Bill, "An Act To Encourage Fishing for Individuals with Disabilities" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10853, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
10. Persons with developmental disabilities. A complimentary license to fish must 
be issued to any person with mental retardation a developmental disability, as defined in 
Title 34 B, section 5001 5, section 19503, subsection 3, upon application to the 
commissioner when that application is accompanied by a statement signed by the person's 
physician that states that the applicant's functional limitations substantially limit that 
person's ability to fish independently. The application must be accompanied by certified 
evidence that the applicant meets the defined condition. This complimentary license 
remains effective for the life of the license holder, if the license is not revoked or 
suspended.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Under Committee Amendment "A," a person with mental retardation, as defined, is 
included in the list of persons who may receive a complimentary fishing license and have 
a person's assistance while fishing. This amendment revises the definition to provide a 
complimentary fishing licen 
to a per 0 ""Yit 
development5lJ' sability. 
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SPONSORED BY:. 
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(Representative ST 
NG BURGESS) 
TOWN: Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 06/02111 hac 
LD 1113 
LR 1969(04) 
An Act To Encourage Fishing for Individuals with Disabilities 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,,~, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Strang Burgess of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment allows persons with developmental disabilities to receive a complimentary fishing license, which 
would slightly increase the number of persons eligible from current law, which limits it to persons with mental 
retardation. It is expected that only a small number of individuals would take advantage of this opportunity and an 
even smaller number of those would have purchased fishing licenses without this change, resulting in a minor decrease 
in General Fund revenue. 
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