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Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study Priorities and Timing of Judicial Proceedings in State Courts
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0951
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S334 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 297, 
L.D. 951, "Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study Priorities and Timing of 
Judicial Proceedings in State Courts" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 13 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "11" and inserting the following: '9' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 1 in the first line (page 1, line 14 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "Three" and inserting the following: 'Two' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 1 in the 2nd line (page I, line 15 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "at least" 
7 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 2 in the first line (page 1, line 17 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "Four" and inserting the following: 'Three' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 5 the following: 
'Amend the resolve by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. 
Reimbursement. Resolved: 
That, notwithstanding Joint Rule 353, 
public members of the commission are not entitled to reimbursement for expenses; and be 
it further' , 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the size of the Commission To Study Priorities and Timing 
of Judicial Proceedings in State Courts from 11 to 9 and revises the membership to 
include 2 Senators instead of 3 and 3 members of the House of Representatives instead of 
as proposed by Committee Amendment "A." It also eliminates authorization for 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 297, L.D. 951 
reimbursement of expenses for public members and explicitly exempts that 
reimbursement provision from the requirements of Joint Rule 353. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
(Senator COURT' 
COUNTY: YorK 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/21111 frac.. 
LD951 
LR 1562(04) 
Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study Priorities and Timing of Judicial Proceedings in State 
Courts 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
S- 3~"" 
Sponsor: Sen. Courtney of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Legislative Cost/Study 
This amendment reduces the estimated costs of the study commission. As amended, the general operating expenses of 
this study are projected to be $2,325 in fiscal year 2011-12. The Legislative Council has approved and designated 
funding for this study from its budget for studies. 
LRI562(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Promote Rural Job Creation and Workforce Development
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0954
Committee Amendment CA_A_S189 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 300, L.D. 954, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote Rural Job Creation and Workforce Development" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 to 3. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pa~ letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes out the sections of the bill relating to preferenc9s for state 
bids. It also strikes out the section that gives preference in hiring residents of ~he county 
where the work on a public works project is being performed. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Directing the Plumbers' Examining Board To Amend Its Rules Governing Installation Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0957
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: FLOOD

Legislative Document 
No. 957 
H.P. 701 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Plumbers' Examining Board To Amend Its 
Rules Governing Installation Standards 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
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 needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period because it is difficult for plumbers to administer water-based testing during the 
winter months; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Plumbers' Examining Board to amend rules.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Plumbers' Examining Board shall 
amend its rules governing plumbing installation standards to provide that drainage and 
vent pipes, including plastic pipes, may be tested with air. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, 
Plumbers' Examining Board to amend its rules governing plumbing installation standards 
to provide that drainage and vent pipes, including plastic pipes, may be tested with air.
An Act To Exempt Internet Sales from the Sales and Use Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0961
Committee Amendment CA_A_H218 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 705, L.D. 961, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Internet Sales from the Sales and Use Tax" 
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: 04/22/11 MaC 
LD 961 
LR 1028(02) 
An Act To Exempt Internet Sales from the Sales and Use Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$475,000,000 
$546,250,000 
$600,875,000 
$660,962,500 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($475,000,000) ($546,250,000) ($600,875,000) ($660,962,500) 
($25,000,000) 
($28,750,000) 
($31,625,000) 
($34,787,500) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Exempting all purchases made over the Internet from sales and use tax would drive sales to the Internet, substantially 
reducing General Fund revenue and revenue sharing. 
LRI 028(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Education To Review the Essential Programs and Services Model
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0958
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: JOHNSON, THOMAS, GUERIN, HARMON, MAKER, SARTY

Legislative Document 
No. 958 
H.P. 702 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Education To Review the 
Essential Programs and Services Model 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Greenville. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: GUERIN of Glenburn, HARMON of Palermo, MAKER of Calais, SARTY of 
Denmark. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Education to review the essential programs and 
services model.  Resolved:  That the Department of Education shall have an 
independent agency not previously involved with the essential programs and services 
funding formula review the essential programs and services funding formula under the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 606-B to analyze the impact of its 
implementation on children from economically disadvantaged areas, the funding shifts 
experienced by small rural schools and the result of the regional salary adjustment 
variable and the economically disadvantaged student variable on the equity of the 
distribution of state aid to municipalities for education.  The department shall submit a 
report of the results of its review to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and 
Cultural Affairs by December 1, 2011.  The joint standing committee may submit a bill 
relating to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Education to have an independent agency not 
previously involved with the essential programs and services funding formula review the 
essential programs and services model to analyze the impact of its implementation on 
children from economically disadvantaged areas, the funding shifts experienced by small 
rural schools and the result of the regional salary adjustment variable and the 
economically disadvantaged student variable on the equity of the distribution of state aid 
to municipalities for education and to provide a report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs by December 1, 2011.  The joint standing committee is 
authorized to submit a bill relating to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 
125th Legislature.
An Act To Ensure Payment to Tow Truck Operators for Towing from Accidents
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0960
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: O'BRIEN, RECTOR, CRAY, DILL, KENT, PEOPLES, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1605

Legislative Document 
No. 960 
H.P. 704 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Ensure Payment to Tow Truck Operators for Towing 
from Accidents 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative O'BRIEN of Lincolnville. 
Cosponsored by Senator RECTOR of Knox and 
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, KENT of Woolwich, McCABE of 
Skowhegan, PEOPLES of Westbrook, TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1605, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 213, §1 and 
affected by §3, is further amended to read: 
1.  Requirements.  To be accepted as proof of financial responsibility, a policy must: 
A.  Conform to section 1606, subsection 2; 
B.  Include the condition that the obligor must, within 30 days of rendition of 
judgment, satisfy the judgment in an action to recover damages: 
(1)  To property or for bodily injury, including death; 
(2)  Accidentally sustained during the term of the policy by a person other than 
the insured, employees of the insured actually operating the motor vehicle or 
another person responsible who is entitled to worker's compensation benefits; and 
(3)  Arising out of the ownership, operation, maintenance, control or use of a 
vehicle within the limits of the United States of America or Canada; and 
C.  Be in the amount or limit of at least: 
(1)  For damage to property, $25,000; 
(2)  For injury to or death of any one person, $50,000; 
(3)  For one accident resulting in injury to or death of more than one person, 
$100,000; and 
(4)  For medical payments pursuant to section 1605-A, $2,000.; and 
D.  Cover charges incurred in towing a motor vehicle from an accident scene when 
the towing is authorized or requested by a law enforcement officer or emergency 
medical services provider who is present at the accident scene. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a liability insurance policy under the motor vehicle financial 
responsibility laws to cover charges for towing a motor vehicle from the accident scene 
when towing is authorized or requested by a law enforcement officer or emergency 
medical services provider who is present at the accident scene.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Provide Curriculum Consistency in Maine Public Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0959
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: JOHNSON, HARMON, KUMIEGA, MAKER, SARTY

Legislative Document 
No. 959 
H.P. 703 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Provide 
Curriculum Consistency in Maine Public Schools 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Greenville. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: HARMON of Palermo, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, MAKER of 
Calais, SARTY of Denmark. 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolve proposes to direct the Department of Education to provide a model 
curriculum to all elementary and secondary schools that meets the requirements of the 
comprehensive, statewide system of learning results and the Common Core Standards in 
English language arts and mathematics for kindergarten to grade 12 established in 
common with the other states as established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, 
section 6209.  The model curriculum should span 80% of the school year, leaving 20% of 
the school year for schools to raise the standards of or to modify and improve the 
curriculum to meet local requirements and standards.
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Education To Amend Its Rules To Prohibit School Administrative Units from Imposing Unreasonable Restrictions That Impede the Ability of Parents and Evaluators To Observe Students
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0964
Senate Amendment SA_A_S67 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" pt " to H.P. 708, L.D. 964, "Resolve, Requiring the 
Department of Education To Amend Its Rules To Prohibit School Administrative Units 
from Imposing Unreasonable Restrictions That Impede the Ability of Parents and 
Evaluators To Observe Students" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "determined necessary by the qualified examiner" and inserting the 
following: 'the school would permit a qualified examiner that is employed by the school' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the rules adopted must permit a qualified independent 
examiner to observe the child at the times and for the duration that the school would 
oye by the school. 
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COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt Internet Sales from the Sales and Use Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0961
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HARMON, DUNPHY, FITZPATRICK, GILLWAY, JOHNSON, MALABY, NEWENDYKE
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 961 
H.P. 705 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Exempt Internet Sales from the Sales and Use Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARMON of Palermo. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, FITZPATRICK of Houlton, 
GILLWAY of Searsport, JOHNSON of Eddington, JOHNSON of Greenville, MALABY of 
Hancock, McCLELLAN of Raymond, NEWENDYKE of Litchfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§92 is enacted to read: 
92.  Internet sales.  Sales made over the Internet. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales made over the Internet.
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Education To Amend Its Rules To Prohibit School Administrative Units from Imposing Unreasonable Restrictions That Impede the Ability of Parents and Evaluators To Observe Students
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0964
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: KENT, ALFOND, BERRY, LOVEJOY, NELSON, STRANG BURGESS, VOLK, WAGNER

Legislative Document 
No. 964 
H.P. 708 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Education To Amend Its 
Rules To Prohibit School Administrative Units from Imposing 
Unreasonable Restrictions That Impede the Ability of Parents and 
Evaluators To Observe Students 
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: BERRY of Bowdoinham, LOVEJOY of Portland, NELSON of Falmouth, 
STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, VOLK of Scarborough, WAGNER of Lewiston. 
Sec. 1.  Unrestricted educational observations by qualified examiners; 
rules.  Resolved:  That the Department of Education shall amend its rules in Chapter 
101:  Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty to permit a 
qualified examiner to observe a child at school or at a potential educational placement 
when the qualified examiner is not employed by the school and is conducting an 
independent educational evaluation at the request of the parent, at times and durations as 
determined necessary by the qualified examiner; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Provisional adoption of rules. Resolved: That the Department of 
Education shall provisionally adopt the amendments required under section 1 no later 
than December 1, 2011. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Education to amend its rules in Chapter 101: 
Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty to permit a qualified 
examiner to observe a child at school or at a potential educational placement when the 
qualified examiner is not employed by the school and is conducting an independent 
educational evaluation at the request of the parent.
An Act To Amend the Medicaid Income Requirements To Promote Agricultural Labor
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0962
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TILTON, GOODALL, CRAY, FITTS, GIFFORD
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-A

Legislative Document 
No. 962 
H.P. 706 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Medicaid Income Requirements To Promote 
Agricultural Labor 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TILTON of Harrington. 
Cosponsored by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc and 
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, FITTS of Pittsfield, GIFFORD of Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-AA, as amended by PL 2003, c. 451, Pt. XX, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
§3174-AA.  Asset limits 
Beginning January 1, 2002, in determining eligibility for medical assistance under the 
Medicaid program for all individuals and families subject to an asset test, the department 
shall exempt from consideration all assets exempt pursuant to program rule on January 1, 
2001 and shall adopt rules to exempt from consideration certain assets in amounts and 
under terms the department determines to be reasonable and consistent with the purposes 
of the Medicaid program as provided in this section.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A 2-A.  
The rules must provide exemptions for the following assets: 
1.  Second vehicle.  A 2nd vehicle that is necessary for employment, to secure 
medical treatment or to provide transportation for essential daily activities or a vehicle 
that has been modified for operation by or the transportation of a person with a disability; 
and 
2.  Savings.  An amount up to $8,000 for an individual and up to $12,000 for a 
household of more than one person.; and 
3.  Seasonal agricultural and forest products employment.  Income derived from 
seasonal employment in agricultural or forest products activities. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts income derived from seasonal agricultural or forest products 
employment from being counted as income for Medicaid eligibility purposes.
An Act To Ensure Humane Treatment for Special Management Prisoners
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0963
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CHAPMAN, BOLAND

Legislative Document 
No. 963 
H.P. 707 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Ensure Humane Treatment for Special Management 
Prisoners 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHAPMAN of Brooksville. 
Cosponsored by Representative: BOLAND of Sanford. 
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 reduce the use of special management units by the Department 
of Corrections and to reduce the length of time that prisoners in the custody of the 
Department of Corrections are confined in special management units. It also proposes to 
provide a mechanism for a person who is confined in a special management unit for more 
than 30 days to have that person's case reviewed by an independent 3rd party.
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Revenue Services To Provide Guidance Regarding the Valuation of Residential Alternative Energy Infrastructure
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0965
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FLEMINGS, TRAHAN, BERRY, BICKFORD, BRYANT

Legislative Document 
No. 965 
H.P. 709 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Revenue Services To Provide 
Guidance Regarding the Valuation of Residential Alternative 
Energy Infrastructure 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FLEMINGS of Bar Harbor. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BICKFORD of Auburn, BRYANT of Windham. 
Sec. 1.  Affordable housing valuation.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services, referred to in this 
resolve as "the bureau," shall review the factors that should be considered by the 
municipal assessors when determining just value of property that constitutes alternative 
energy infrastructure designed to use alternative energy resources for residential heating, 
cooling or other purposes.  The bureau shall prepare guidance to be provided to municipal 
assessors that indicates the preferred valuation approach that results in the most accurate 
determination of just value. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau 
of Revenue Services to develop guidance for municipalities with regard to the valuation 
of alternative energy infrastructure used for residential purposes.
An Act Regarding the Use of Methadone by Operators of Commercial Motor Vehicles II
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0966
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S352 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 710, 
L.D. 966, Bill, "An Act Regarding the Use of Methadone by Operators of Commercial 
Motor Vehicles" 
II 
Amend the amendment by shiking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The foIIowing appropriations and 
aIIocations are made. 
CORRECTIONS, STATE BOARD OF 
State Board of Corrections Investment Fund Z075 
Initiative: Provides funds for the State Board of Corrections for an anticipated increase in 
county jail costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
Al1 Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Sec. 4. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1,2012.' 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$3,132 
$3,132 
This amendment replaces the appropriations and aIIocations section and establishes a 
July 1, 2012 effective date. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator ROSEN, R.) 
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COUNTY: Hancock 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06124111 
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LD966 
LR 189(04) 
An Act Regarding the Use of Methadone by Operators of Commercial Motor Vehicles 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" 5-352-
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen of Hancock 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
($3,l32) 
$0 
($3,132) 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
This amendment establishes a July 1, 2012 effective date and removes the fiscal ye~r 2011-12 General Fund 
appropriation.of $3,132.
An Act Regarding the Use of Methadone by Operators of Commercial Motor Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0966
Committee Amendment CA_A_H254 (House)
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety and adds an appropriations and allocations section

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 710, L.D. 966, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Use of Methadone by Operators of Commercial Motor Vehicles" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF 
Correctional Impact Reserve N033 
Initiative: Provides funds to the Correctional Impact Reserve program within the 
Department of Corrections. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$3,132 
$3,132 
2012-13 
$3,132 
$3,132 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal 
Justice and Public Safety and adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/1 0111 
~ac:.. 
LD966 
LR 189(02) 
An Act Regarding the Use of Methadone by Operators of Commercial Motor Vehicles 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class E crimes. 
$3,132 
$3,132 
$3,132 
$3,132 
$3,132 
$3,132 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Correctional Cost Detail 
Class E Crime 
Total Cost - All Convictions 
FY 2012 
$3,132 
$3,132 
FY 2013 
$3,132 
$3,132 
FY 2014 
$3,132 
$3,132 
FY 2015 
$3,132 
$3,132 
$3,132 
$3,132 
FY 2016 
$3,132 
$3,132 
The bill includes annual General Fund appropriations of $3, 132 beginning in fiscal year 2011-12 to the Correctional 
Impact Reserve Program within the Department of Corrections for the cost of incarceration for an estimated one 
conviction per year. Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with rulemaking can be absorbed 
with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources. 
LRO 189(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Use of Methadone by Operators of Commercial Motor Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0966
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GRAHAM, DIAMOND, BRYANT, CLARKE, HASKELL, KUMIEGA, PLUMMER, PRIEST, THOMAS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §558

Legislative Document 
No. 966 
H.P. 710 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act Regarding the Use of Methadone by Operators of 
Commercial Motor Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CLARKE of Bath, HASKELL of Portland, 
KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, PLUMMER of Windham, PRIEST of Brunswick, Senator: THOMAS 
of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §558, sub-§1-B, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 703, §15, is 
amended to read: 
D.  A person commits a traffic infraction if that person violates any provision of the 
rules of the bureau adopted under section 555 that incorporates by reference any of 
the following federal regulations or that is an amended version of any of the 
following federal regulations: 
(1)  49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 390.21 (2007); 
(2)  49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 391.41 (2007), except that a 
violation that occurs as a result of the operation of a commercial motor vehicle by 
a person who has methadone or its metabolite in that person’s body is a Class E 
crime; 
(3)  49 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 392.16, 392.22, 392.24, 392.25, 
392.33 and 392.71 (2007); 
(4)  Any section of 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 393 (2007); or 
(5)  49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 396, except Sections 396.7 and 396.9 
(2007). 
Sec. 2.  Rules.  The Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police shall 
amend its rules governing motor carrier safety to provide that operators for intrastate 
motor carriers that operate less than 100 air miles from their regular place of business are 
subject to the provisions of 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 391.41 (2007) that 
prohibit the operation of a commercial motor vehicle by a person who has methadone or 
its metabolite in that person’s body. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the operation of a commercial motor vehicle by a person who has 
methadone or its metabolite in that person’s body and makes a violation of the prohibition 
a Class E crime.
An Act To Cut the Cost of Behavioral Health Care in Hospital Emergency Rooms and To Enhance Access to Peer Support and Community-based Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0967
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H663 (House)
Committee: Health and

HOUSE AMENDMENT "ft" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 711, 
L.D. 967, Bill, "An Act To Cut the Cost of Behavioral Health Care in Hospital 
Emergency Rooms and To Enhance Access to Peer Support and Community-based 
Services" 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in the first line (page 2, line 6 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "March" and inserting the following: 'June' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the date by which the Department of Health and Human 
Services is required to report to the Joint tanding Committee on Health and. Human 
Services from March 1 2012 to June 1, 20 
SPONSORED BY: +-+\+~ht.l.AA-}I-JJ.~"'-'4...p..!1~;.4,--I--".LJ,.L 
(Representative 
TOWN: Cumberland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require Participating Candidates Who Are Principal Officers of Political Action Committees To Give a Percentage of Funds to the Maine Clean Election Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0968
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HARLOW, SAVIELLO, BRYANT, HARVELL, HASKELL, HOGAN, ROCHELO, PATRICK
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1124, 21-A MRSA §1125-A

Legislative Document 
No. 968 
H.P. 712 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Require Participating Candidates Who Are Principal 
Officers of Political Action Committees To Give a Percentage of 
Funds to the Maine Clean Election Fund 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARLOW of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, HARVELL of Farmington, HASKELL of Portland, 
HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, ROCHELO of Biddeford, Senator: PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1124, sub-§2, ¶G, as enacted by IB 1995, c. 1, §17, is 
amended to read: 
G.  Voluntary donations made directly to the fund; and 
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §1124, sub-§2, ¶H, as enacted by IB 1995, c. 1, §17, is 
amended to read: 
H.  Fines collected under section 1020-A, subsection 4 and section 1127.; and 
Sec. 3.  21-A MRSA §1124, sub-§2, ¶I is enacted to read: 
I.  Contributions from political action committees under section 1125-A. 
Sec. 4.  21-A MRSA §1125-A is enacted to read: 
§1125-A.  Participating candidate and political action committees 
A participating candidate who is running for State Senator or State Representative 
and who is a principal officer of a political action committee that receives contributions 
and makes expenditures for the purpose of promoting the election or defeat of another 
candidate shall remit 25% of the funds received by the political action committee to the 
commission for deposit to the fund.  Deposits to the fund from participating candidates as 
required by this section are limited to $5,000 from a participating candidate who is 
running for State Senator and $1,000 from a participating candidate who is running for 
State Representative. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a candidate for the Senate or House who is a participating candidate 
in the Maine Clean Election Act and a principal officer of a political action committee 
established for the purpose of promoting the election or defeat of another candidate to 
deposit a percentage of the contributions received by the political action committee to the 
Maine Clean Election Fund. Deposits to the fund are capped at $5,000 for Senate 
candidates and $1,000 for House candidates.
An Act To Cut the Cost of Behavioral Health Care in Hospital Emergency Rooms and To Enhance Access to Peer Support and Community-based Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0967
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANBORN, CRAVEN, BRYANT, EBERLE, STUCKEY, WEBSTER

Legislative Document 
No. 967 
H.P. 711 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Cut the Cost of Behavioral Health Care in Hospital 
Emergency Rooms and To Enhance Access to Peer Support and 
Community-based Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SANBORN of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, EBERLE of South Portland, STUCKEY of Portland, 
WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to provide community-based mental health and substance abuse 
providers in emergency rooms to triage both mental health and substance abuse patients, 
in order to refer such patients to more appropriate and less expensive community-based 
treatment, and use the savings to increase access to peer support services.
An Act To Improve the Health of Maine Students
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0971
Committee Amendment CA_A_H372 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,4 " to H.P. 715, L.D. 971, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Health of Maine Students" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §4 71 O-A in the first indented paragraph by striking out 
the last sentence (page 1, lines 7 to 9 in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. It removes the proposed penalty of a reduction in state funding for 
school administrative units that do not comply with the physical activity requirement 
proposed in the bilL 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 12SLR0958(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/l9/l\ frac=. 
. State Mandates 
Required Activity 
LD971 
LR 958(02) 
An Act To Improve the Health of Maine Students 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Unfunded 
Requires school administrative units to provide for all students in grades 1 to 8 at 
least 20 minutes of daily physical activity. 
U nit Affected 
School 
Local Cost 
Insignificant 
statewide 
The required local activities in this bill may represent a State mandate pursuant to the Constitution of Maine. Unless 
General Fund appropriations are provided to fund at least 90% of the additional costs or a Mandate Preamble is 
amended to the bill and two-thirds of the members of each House vote to exempt this mandate from the funding 
requirement, municipalities may not be required to implement these changes. 
LR0958(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, To Adjust Composting Limits for Farms
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0969
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: LIBBY, COURTNEY, DILL, EDGECOMB, EVES, HAMPER, NASS, VALENTINO, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 969 
H.P. 713 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
Resolve, To Adjust Composting Limits for Farms 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LIBBY of Waterboro. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
Representatives: DILL of Old Town, EDGECOMB of Caribou, EVES of North Berwick, 
HAMPER of Oxford, McCABE of Skowhegan, NASS of Acton, VALENTINO of Saco, 
Senator: SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Sec. 1.  Rulemaking.  Resolved:  That the Department of Environmental 
Protection shall amend its rules in Chapter 410, Section 1, Paragraph B, Subparagraph (4) 
to increase the maximum cubic yards of Type IB and Type IC residuals that a farm may 
compost in any 30-day period from 30 to 100 cubic yards.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Environmental Protection to amend its rules 
to increase the maximum cubic yards of Type IB and Type IC residuals that a farm may 
compost in any 30-day period from 30 to 100 cubic yards.
An Act To Increase Safety for Law Enforcement Officers and Emergency Responders
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0970
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, CLARK, DION, GILBERT, HINCK, LOVEJOY, MAZUREK, WEBSTER, CRAVEN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2054

Legislative Document 
No. 970 
H.P. 714 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Increase Safety for Law Enforcement Officers and 
Emergency Responders 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: CLARK of Easton, DION of Portland, GILBERT of Jay, HINCK of Portland, 
LOVEJOY of Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senator: CRAVEN 
of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2054, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2007, c. 348, §20, is 
further amended to read: 
9.  Stationary vehicles.  The operator of a vehicle passing a stationary authorized 
emergency vehicle using an emergency light or a stationary wrecker using its authorized 
lights, with due regard to the safety and traffic conditions, shall: 
A.    Pass in a lane not adjacent to that of the authorized emergency vehicle or 
wrecker, if possible; or 
B.    If passing in a nonadjacent lane is impossible or unsafe, pass the emergency 
vehicle or wrecker at a careful and prudent speed reasonable for passing the 
authorized emergency vehicle or wrecker safely. 
A violation of this subsection is a traffic infraction for which a minimum fine of $250 
$500 must be adjudged, except that, beginning September 1, 2013, a minimum fine of 
$250 must be adjudged.   
SUMMARY 
Current law requires a minimum fine of $250 for an operator of a vehicle who passes 
a stationary authorized emergency vehicle or wrecker in an unsafe manner.  This bill 
raises that fine to $500 for a 2-year period, after which the fine will go back to $250.
An Act To Provide Administrative Support to the Citizen Trade Policy Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0972
Committee Amendment CA_A_H249 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /} " to H.P. 716, L.D. 972, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Administrative Support to the Citizen Trade Policy Commission" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05109111 ;tvac:. 
LD972 
LR 848(02) 
An Act To Provide Administrative Support to the Citizen Trade Policy Commission 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
F'Y 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$12,000 
$12,000 
$12,000 
$12,000 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$12,000 
$12,000 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$12,000 
$12,000 
This bill provides General Fund appropriations to the Legislature of $12,000 annually for administrative support for 
the Citizen Trade Policy Commission. 
LR0848(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Provide Administrative Support to the Citizen Trade Policy Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0972
Senate Amendment SA_A_S353 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 716, L.D. 972, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Administrative Support to the Citizen Trade Policy Commission" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
Legislature 0081 
Initiative: Provides funding for administrative support for the Citizen Trade Policy 
Commission. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
This amendment removes the appropriation in fiscal year 2011-12. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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(Senator ROSEN, Rr 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2012-13 
$12,000 
$12,000 
Approved: 06/23111 
ha<=. 
LD972 
LR 848(04) 
An Act To Provide Administrative Support to the Citizen Trade Policy Commission 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" 
~ .. 3S~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
($12,000) 
$0 
($12,000) 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
This amendment eliminates the General Fund appropriation to the Legislature of $12,000 in fiscal year 2011-12. 
LR0848(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Shorten the Legislative Sessions
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0973
Committee Amendment CA_A_H190 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 717, L.D. 973, Bill, "An Act To 
Shorten the Legislative Sessions" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the first paragraph in the 14th line (page 1, line 17 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "30%" and inserting the following: '10%' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the first paragraph in the 3rd line (page 1, line 34 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "April" and inserting the following: 'May' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the first paragraph in the 6th line (page 1, line 37 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "March" and inserting the following: 'April' 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
Legislature 0081 
Initiative: Deappropriates the estimated savings from reducing the length of legislative 
sessions and reducing salaries of Legislators. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
($556,511) 
($317,520) 
($874,031) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, shortens the 
legislative sessions beginning with the 126th Legislature by setting a statutory 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A'to H.P. 717, L.D. 973 
adjournment date of May 15th for the first regular session, rather than April 15th as in the 
bill, and April 15th for the second regular session, rather than March 15th. It reduces the 
salary paid to Legislators by 10% beginning with the 126th Legislature, rather than 30% 
as in the bill. The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/02111 
;:!:;?ac.. 
LD973 
LR 714(02) 
An Act To Shorten the Legislative Sessions 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
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 
$0 
($874,031) 
$0 
($874,031) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
($320,452) 
($320,452) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
($961,628) 
($961,628) 
The total estimated savings from shortening legislative sessions and reducing legislators' salaries are projected to be 
$874,031 in fiscal year 2012-13, the 126th Legislature's First Regular Session, $320,452 in fiscal year 2013-14, the 
126th Legislature'S Second Regular Session and $961,628 in fiscal year 2014-15, the 127th Legislature'S First Regular 
Session. 
LR0714(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Improve the Health of Maine Students
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0971
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND, BEAVERS, BERRY, EVES, HINCK, LOVEJOY, LUCHINI, PRESCOTT, PRIEST
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4710-A

Legislative Document 
No. 971 
H.P. 715 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Improve the Health of Maine Students 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, BERRY of Bowdoinham, EVES of North 
Berwick, HINCK of Portland, LOVEJOY of Portland, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, PRESCOTT of 
Topsham, PRIEST of Brunswick. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4710-A is enacted to read: 
§4710-A.  Daily physical activity 
Beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, each school administrative unit shall 
provide at least 20 minutes of daily physical activity for all students in grades 1 to 8.  For 
purposes of this section, "physical activity" means unstructured recess, leisure or 
recreational time, sports, hobbies or a structured exercise program.  A school 
administrative unit that does not comply with the requirements of this section is subject to 
a 20% reduction of the unit's state funding under chapter 606-B. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires every school administrative unit to provide for all students in grades 
to 8 at least 20 minutes of daily physical activity, which includes unstructured recess, 
leisure or recreational time, sports, hobbies or a structured exercise program.  A school 
administrative unit that does not provide this physical activity is subject to a 20% 
reduction of the unit’s state funding for education.
An Act To Provide Administrative Support to the Citizen Trade Policy Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0972
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, JACKSON, GIFFORD, TREAT, GERZOFSKY, PATRICK, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 972 
H.P. 716 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2011 
An Act To Provide Administrative Support to the Citizen Trade 
Policy Commission 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: GIFFORD of Lincoln, TREAT of Hallowell, Senators: GERZOFSKY of 
Cumberland, PATRICK of Oxford, SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
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. 
LEGISLATURE 
Legislature 0081 
Initiative: Provides funding for administrative support for the Citizen Trade Policy 
Commission. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides General Fund appropriations to the Legislature of $12,000 annually 
for administrative support for the Citizen Trade Policy Commission. 
GENERAL FUND 
2011-12
2012-13
All Other 
$12,000
$12,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$12,000
$12,000