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Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0597
Committee Amendment CA_A_H439 (House)
Committee: Health Care Costs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 597, Order, "Joint Order Establishing 
the Joint Select Committee on Health Care Costs" 
Amend the order in subsection 2 in the first paragraph in the first line by striking out 
the following: "17" and inserting the following: '13' 
Amend the order in subsection 2 in paragraph A in the first line by striking out the 
following: "Five" and inserting the following: 'Three' 
Amend the order in subsection 2 in paragraph A in the 2nd line by striking out the 
following: "members" and inserting the following: 'at least one member' 
Amend the order in subsection 2 in paragraph B in the first line by striking out the 
following: "Twelve" and inserting the following: 'Ten' 
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SUMMARY 
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This amendment reduces from 17 to 13 the membership on the Jfl int Select 
Committee on Health Care Costs. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Farm Wineries To Charge for Wine Tastings
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0002
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LANGLEY, THIBODEAU, TRAHAN, FREDETTE
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1355

Legislative Document 
No. 2 
S.P. 17 
In Senate, January 5, 2011 
An Act To Allow Farm Wineries To Charge for Wine Tastings 
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 Senators: THIBODEAU of Waldo, TRAHAN of Lincoln, Representatives: 
FREDETTE of Newport, McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1355, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 1993, c. 730, §46, is 
further amended to read: 
B.    A holder of a farm winery license may serve complimentary samples of wine 
and sell, during regular business hours, wines produced at the winery by the bottle, by 
the case or in bulk on the premises of the winery to persons who are not minors. A 
holder of a farm winery license may serve complimentary samples of wine on Sunday 
after the hour of 12 noon and may sell wines on Sunday after the hour of 12 noon if 
the municipality in which the winery is located has authorized the sale of wines on 
Sunday for consumption off the premises under chapter 5. A farm winery may charge 
for samples of wine served under this paragraph. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits farm wineries to charge for serving samples of wine.
An Act To Ensure Regulatory Fairness and Reform
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0001
Committee: Regulatory Fairness and Reform
Sponsors: RAYE, NUTTING

Legislative Document 
No. 1 
S.P. 10 
In Senate, October 12, 2011 
An Act To Ensure Regulatory Fairness and Reform 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Regulatory Fairness and Reform suggested and 
ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by President RAYE of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Speaker NUTTING of Oakland. 
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 laws to improve the business climate in the State and 
encourage job creation and retention and expand opportunities for Maine people.  This 
will be accomplished by ensuring regulatory fairness and reform among departments and 
agencies of State Government by reviewing aspects of the regulatory process and 
reforming those processes as necessary to eliminate duplicate or unnecessary regulations 
and to ensure transparency, fairness, effectiveness and efficiency in the development, 
adoption, implementation and enforcement of regulatory efforts.
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1407

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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In House__________ 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human 
Services shall report out, to the House, a bill establishing a mid-level dental practitioner pilot 
program within the Department of Health and Human Services. 
SPONSORED BY: ___________________________________ 
(Representative SIROCKI) 
TOWN: Scarborough
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1415
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs shall report out, to the House, a bill that allows the operation of a slot machine facility by the Passamaquoddy Tribe

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from electronic originals 
(may include minor formatting differences from printed original) 
_____ 
In House__________ 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and 
Legal Affairs shall report out, to the House, a bill that allows the operation of a slot machine 
facility by the Passamaquoddy Tribe.  The bill must contain the following provisions: 
1.  The slot machines must be operated by the tribe at a high-stakes beano location located in 
Calais; 
2.  The number of slot machines at the facility may not exceed 100; 
3.  The tribe may not be restricted in its operation of the slot machines regarding hours or 
days of operation; 
4.  The slot machine income must be used as follows: 
A.  Ten percent of the net slot machine income must be deposited to the Department of 
Public Safety, Gambling Control Board administrative expenses Other Special Revenue 
Funds account, which is a nonlapsing dedicated account; 
B.  Eight percent of the net slot machine income must be deposited to the General Fund; 
C.  Two percent of the net slot machine income must be credited to the Gambling 
Addiction Prevention and Treatment Fund established by Title 5, section 20006-B; and 
D.  Ten percent of the net slot machine income must be forwarded directly to the 
municipality where the slot machines are located. 
Net revenue from the operation of the slot machines by the Passamaquoddy Tribe must be used to 
support tribal operations except the net revenue may be used to pay compensation and defray 
expenses in the same manner as prescribed for revenue from games of chance by Title 17, section 
1838; and 
5.  The bill must take effect only upon the approval at a referendum of the voters of 
Washington County only. 
SPONSORED BY: ___________________________________ 
(Representative SOCTOMAH) 
TOWN: Passamaquoddy Tribe
An Act To Clarify Joint Tenancy Reinstatement
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0003
Committee Amendment CA_A_S22 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 18, L.D. 3, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
Joint Tenancy Reinstatement" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the first paragraph in the first line (page 1, line 4 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "conveyance" the following: 'on or after January 1, 
2012' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the bill's language regarding conveyances applies to 
conveyances made on or after January 1,2012. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Reopen the Pittsfield Rest Areas and To Plow a Scenic Overlook
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0005
Committee Amendment CA_A_S103 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 20, L.D. 5, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Transportation To Reopen the Pittsfield Rest Areas and To Plow a Scenic 
Overlook" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the last line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "Medway." and inseliing the following: 'Medway; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maintenance and Operations 0330 
Initiative: Provides funding to reopen and maintain the rest areas in the Town of Pittsfield 
and to open and maintain for public use the Town of Medway's scenic overlook on a 
year-round basis. 
HIGHWAY FUND 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$168,750 
$168,750 
2012-13 
$225,000 
$225,000 
This amendment is the minority rcpoli of the conunittee. The amendment adds an 
appropriations and allocations section to the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/09111 
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LDS 
LR 265(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Reopen the Pittsfield Rest Areas and To Plow 
a Scenic Overlook 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" S-, 03 
Committee: Transportation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$168,750 
$225,000 
$168,750 
$225,000 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$225,000 
$225,000 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$225,000 
$225,000 
The bill includes a Highway Fund allocation of $168,750 in fiscal year 2011-12 and $225,000 in fiscal year 2012-13 
to the Department of Transportation to reopen and maintain the rest area in Pittsfield and to maintain for public use 
the Medway scenic overlook on a year-round basis. 
LR0265(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify Joint Tenancy Reinstatement
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0003
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HASTINGS, CROCKETT, HOBBINS, MOULTON
Amends: 33 MRSA §159

Legislative Document 
No. 3 
S.P. 18 
In Senate, January 5, 2011 
An Act To Clarify Joint Tenancy Reinstatement 
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 Representative CROCKETT of Bethel and 
Senator: HOBBINS of York, Representative: MOULTON of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §159,  as amended by PL 1973, c. 788, §164, is further amended 
by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
A conveyance by a taxing or assessing authority of real property acquired from joint 
tenants by foreclosure of a tax or assessment lien mortgage, if made to such persons, 
recreates the joint tenancy held by the persons at the time of the foreclosure unless 
otherwise indicated anywhere in the conveyance by appropriate language. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that a deed held in joint tenancy taken by a taxing or assessing 
authority by foreclosure that is conveyed back to the owners reinstates the joint tenancy 
that existed at the time of the taking.
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Bags Provided by Redemption Centers for Returnable Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0006
Committee Amendment CA_A_S11 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 21, L.D. 6, Bill, "An Act To Provide a 
Sales Tax Exemption for Bags Provided by Redemption Centers for Returnable 
Containers" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do n9t 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, celiain taxpayers have suffered losses due to lack of clarity in the law; 
and 
Whereas, there may be audits under way or planned by Maine Revenue Services 
that will include audit findings based on the clarity of this law; 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 p'eace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
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. Plastic bags sold to redemption centers. Sales to a local redemption center 
licensed under Title 32, section 1871-A of plastic bags used by the redemption center to 
SOlt, store or transpOlt retumable beverage containers. 
Sec. 2. Retroactivity. This Act applies retroactively to January 1,2004. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 21, L.D. 6 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause and makes the 
bill retroactive to January 1, 2004. It also clarifies that the plastic bags must be sold to 
licensed redemption centers and used to sort, store or transport beverage containers to 
qualify for the exemption. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/11111 
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LD6 
LR 75(02) 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Bags Provided by Redemption Centers for Returnable 
Containers 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
.evenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" s-\ \ 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2010-11 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$66,880 
$158,175 
$27,301 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$28,529 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($66,880) 
($3,520) 
($158,175) 
($8,325) 
($27,301) 
($1,437) 
($28,529) 
($1,502) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$29,813 
($29,813) 
($1,599) 
Creating an exemption from sales tax on a retroactive basis back to Jan 2004 for plastic bags used by licensed local 
redemption centers to sort, store and transport returnable beverage containers will result in a loss of revenue to the 
General Fund and reduce revenue sharing. Any additional costs associated with administration of the sales tax 
exemption can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0075(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Reopen the Pittsfield Rest Areas and To Plow a Scenic Overlook
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0005
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: THOMAS, DAVIS, JACKSON, SHERMAN, CLARK, EDGECOMB, GIFFORD, LONG, WILLETTE, WINTLE

Legislative Document 
No. 5 
S.P. 20 
In Senate, January 5, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Reopen the 
Pittsfield Rest Areas and To Plow a Scenic Overlook 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation 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: JACKSON of Aroostook, SHERMAN of Aroostook, Representatives: CLARK of 
Millinocket, EDGECOMB of Caribou, GIFFORD of Lincoln, LONG of Sherman, WILLETTE 
of Presque Isle, WINTLE of Garland. 
Sec. 1.  Rest areas in Pittsfield reopened.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall reopen and maintain previously closed rest areas on Interstate 95 
southbound and northbound in the Town of Pittsfield; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Scenic overlook in Medway.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall open and maintain for public use year-round, including but not 
limited to snow removal, the scenic overlook on Interstate 95 northbound in the Town of 
Medway. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires that rest areas on Interstate 95 in Pittsfield be reopened.  It 
directs the Department of Transportation to open and maintain for public use year-round 
the scenic overlook in the Town of Medway on Interstate 95 northbound.
Resolve, To Establish Training Routes for School Bus Drivers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0004
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: THOMAS, CEBRA, CRAFTS, CRAY, DAVIS, GIFFORD, HARLOW, LONG, THERIAULT, WINTLE

Legislative Document 
No. 4 
S.P. 19 
In Senate, January 5, 2011 
Resolve, To Establish Training Routes for School Bus Drivers 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples and 
Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, CRAY of Palmyra, DAVIS of Sangerville, GIFFORD of 
Lincoln, HARLOW of Portland, LONG of Sherman, THERIAULT of Madawaska, WINTLE 
of Garland. 
Sec. 1.  School bus driver training routes.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles shall establish by routine technical rule, 
as described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, a 
procedure to authorize training routes on public ways, as defined in Title 29-A, section 
101, subsection 59, for school bus drivers. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor 
Vehicles to establish by rule a procedure to authorize training routes on public ways for 
school bus drivers.
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Bags Provided by Redemption Centers for Returnable Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0006
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TRAHAN, COURTNEY, CLARK, LANGLEY, THIBODEAU, CHIPMAN, FOSSEL, MORISSETTE, NASS, ROSEN, SANDERSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 6 
S.P. 21 
In Senate, January 5, 2011 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Bags Provided by 
Redemption Centers for Returnable Containers 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York, Representative CLARK of Millinocket and 
Senators: LANGLEY of Hancock, THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representatives: CHIPMAN of 
Portland, FOSSEL of Alna, MORISSETTE of Winslow, NASS of Acton, ROSEN of 
Bucksport, SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
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.  Bags for returnable containers.  Sales of plastic bags used to sort, store and 
transport returnable beverage containers by local redemption centers licensed under Title 
32, section 1871-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from sales tax plastic bags used by redemption centers to sort, store 
and transport returnable beverage containers.
An Act Concerning Taxation of Automobile Manufacturers Rebates
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0007
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: COURTNEY
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752

Legislative Document 
No. 7 
S.P. 22 
In Senate, January 5, 2011 
An Act Concerning Taxation of Automobile Manufacturers' 
Rebates 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1752, sub-§14, ¶B, as amended by PL 2009, c. 625, §4 and 
affected by §§16 and 18 and c. 652, Pt. C, §8, is further amended to read: 
B.  "Sale price" does not include: 
(1)  Discounts allowed and taken on sales, including automobile manufacturers' 
rebates when those rebates are assigned by the purchaser to the retailer; 
(2)  Allowances in cash or by credit made upon the return of merchandise 
pursuant to warranty; 
(3)  The price of property returned by customers, when the full price is refunded 
either in cash or by credit; 
(4)  The price received for labor or services used in installing or applying or 
repairing the property sold, if separately charged or stated; 
(5)  Any amount charged or collected, in lieu of a gratuity or tip, as a specifically 
stated service charge, when that amount is to be disbursed by a hotel, restaurant 
or other eating establishment to its employees as wages; 
(6)  The amount of any tax imposed by the United States on or with respect to 
retail sales, whether imposed upon the retailer or the consumer, except any 
manufacturers', importers', alcohol or tobacco excise tax; 
(7)  The cost of transportation from the retailer's place of business or other point 
from which shipment is made directly to the purchaser, provided that those 
charges are separately stated and the transportation occurs by means of common 
carrier, contract carrier or the United States mail; 
(8)  The fee imposed by Title 10, section 1169, subsection 11; 
(9)  The fee imposed by section 4832, subsection 1; 
(10)  The lead-acid battery deposit imposed by Title 38, section 1604, subsection 
2-B;  
(11)  Any amount charged or collected by a person engaged in the rental of living 
quarters as a forfeited room deposit or cancellation fee if the prospective 
occupant of the living quarters cancels the reservation on or before the scheduled 
date of arrival;  
(12) The premium imposed on bulk motor vehicle oil  and prepackaged motor 
vehicle oil by Title 10, section 1020, subsection 6-A; or 
(13)  Any amount charged for the disposal of used tires. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that sales tax is not applied to automobile manufacturers' rebates 
when those rebates are assigned by the purchaser to the retailer.
An Act To Increase the Maximum Distance from a School within Which a Sex Offender May Not Reside That May Be Set by Municipal Ordinance
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0008
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: COURTNEY, PARRY, LIBBY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3014

Legislative Document 
No. 8 
S.P. 23 
In Senate, January 5, 2011 
An Act To Increase the Maximum Distance from a School within 
Which a Sex Offender May Not Reside That May Be Set by 
Municipal Ordinance 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: PARRY of Arundel, LIBBY of Waterboro 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §3014, sub-§2, ¶B, as reallocated by RR 2009, c. 1, §21, is 
amended to read: 
B.  A municipality may prohibit residence by a sex offender up to a maximum 
distance of 750 2,500 feet surrounding the real property comprising a public or 
private elementary, middle or secondary school or up to a maximum distance of 750 
2,500 feet surrounding the real property comprising a municipally owned property 
where children are the primary users. 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows a municipality to prohibit certain sex offenders from residing up 
to 750 feet from a school or a municipally owned property where children are the primary 
users.  This bill increases that distance to 2,500 feet.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 316: Long-Term Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a Major Substantive Rule ofthe Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0013
Committee Amendment CA_A_H6 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §321

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 5, L.D. 13, " Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 316: Long-Term Contracting and Resource 
Adequacy, a Major Substantive Rule ofthe Public Utilities Commission" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 14 to 18 in resolve) 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 316: 
Long-Term Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Public Utilities Commission that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized, but only if the rule is amended as follows: 
1. Section 6(D) is amended to clarify that contracts may include renewable energy 
credits and that payments will be made only after contracted amounts of capacity, related 
energy or renewable energy credits have been provided; and 
2. Section 6(D) is further amended to include the exceptions relating to contract 
payments in Title 35-A, section 3210-C, subsection 9, paragraphs A and B.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment conditionally authorizes a major substantive rule of the Public 
Utilities Commission, Chapter 316: Long-Term Contracting and Resource Adequacy. 
The Public Utilities Commission is directed to amend the rule to clarify that contracts 
may include renewable energy credits and that payments will be made only after 
contracted amounts of capacity, related energy or renewable energy credits have been 
provided, except for the exceptions provided in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, 
section 3210-C, subsection 9, paragraphs A and B. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/22/J J 
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LD 13 
LR 569(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 316: Long-Term Contracting and 
Resource Adequacy, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any minor costs to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to amend portions of Chapter 316 to clarity that contracts 
may include renewable energy credits and that payments will be made only after contracted amounts of capacity, 
related energy or renewable energy credits have been provided except in certain situations provided for in 35-A 
MRSA §321 O-C(9)(A) and (8) can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0569(02) - Fiscal Note - Page J of J
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 131: The Maine Federal, State and Local Accountability Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0012
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 12 
H.P. 4 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 131:  
The Maine Federal, State and Local Accountability Standards, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative RICHARDSON of Carmel for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 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.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 131: The 
Maine Federal, State and Local Accountability Standards, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 131: The Maine 
Federal, State and Local Accountability Standards, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of the Final Repeal of Chapter 270: Adjustment of Volume Fees, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0014
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 14 
H.P. 6 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of the Final Repeal of 
Chapter 270: Adjustment of Volume Fees, a Major Substantive Rule 
of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland for the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 
8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted, 
amended, suspended or repealed by the agency; and 
Whereas, the repeal of the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted 
to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final repeal of the rule; 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.  Repeal.  Resolved:  That final repeal of Chapter 270:  Adjustment of 
Volume Fees, a provisionally repealed major substantive rule of the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation that has been submitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of the repeal of Chapter 270:  Adjustment 
of Volume Fees, a major substantive rule of the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 285: Adjustment of Non-bank Mortgage Lending Fees, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0015
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services

Legislative Document 
No. 15 
H.P. 7 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 285: Adjustment 
of Non-bank Mortgage Lending Fees, a Major Substantive Rule of 
the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative RICHARDSON of Warren for the Department of Professional 
and Financial Regulation pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 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.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 285:  Adjustment of 
Non-bank Mortgage Lending Fees, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 285:  Adjustment of Non-bank 
Mortgage Lending Fees, a major substantive rule of the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 316: Long-Term Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0013
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Legislative Document 
No. 13 
H.P. 5 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 316: 
Long-Term Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative FITTS of Pittsfield for the Public Utilities Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 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.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 316:  
Long-Term Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Public Utilities Commission that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 316:  Long-Term 
Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a major substantive rule of the Public Utilities 
Commission.
An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticides Applications Using Aircraft or Air-carrier Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0016
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, MASON, BLACK, CRAFTS, DAVIS, DUNPHY, LIBBY, LONG, VALENTINO, WOOD
Amends: 22 MRSA §1471-Z

Legislative Document 
No. 16 
H.P. 8 
House of Representatives, January 4, 2011 
An Act To Revise Notification Requirements for Pesticides 
Applications Using Aircraft or Air-carrier Equipment 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, DAVIS of Sangerville, DUNPHY of 
Embden, LIBBY of Waterboro, LONG of Sherman, VALENTINO of Saco, WOOD of 
Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1471-Z, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 584, §2, is 
amended to read: 
3.  Criteria requiring notification.  A land manager is required to notify a person 
whose property is on the registry if: 
A.  Pesticides are being applied using aircraft and the registered property lies within 
1,320 100 feet of the intended spray area; 
B.  Pesticides are being applied using air-carrier equipment and the registered 
property lies within 1,320 100 feet of the intended spray area; or 
C.  Notwithstanding paragraph B, pesticides are being applied using air-carrier 
equipment into the crowns of fruit trees or Christmas trees and the registered property 
lies within 500 50 feet of the intended spray area.  This paragraph is repealed January 
1, 2012. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the notification criteria regarding the application of pesticides by 
aircraft or air-carrier equipment to a person on a notification registry from 1,320 feet to 
feet.  It also changes the distance requiring notification when pesticides are sprayed 
into the crowns of fruit trees or Christmas trees using air-carrier equipment from 500 feet 
to 50 feet.
An Act To Ensure Regulatory Fairness and Reform
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0001
Committee Amendment CA_A_S87 (Senate)

LDI 
LR 141(02) 
An Act To Ensure Regulatory Fairness and Reform 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Regulatory Fairness and Reform 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This legislation creates a Special Advocate position within the Department of Secretary of State to advocate on behalf 
of small business interests within the state regulatory process. This position will be funded using an existing Deputy 
Secretary of State position which is currently funded 50% General Fund and 50% Highway Fund. Funding for this 
position is included in the Governor's proposed Biennial Budget bills. 
Additional costs to the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), the Finance Authority of 
Maine and the Maine International Trade Commission to work together to submit the required application to have 
Maine designated as a regional center under the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program can be absorbed within each 
agency's existing budgeted resq:urces. Additional costs to DECD associated with submitting the reports required in 
Part C and Part M of this legislation can also be absorbed within the departments existing budgeted resources. 
Any costs associated with establishing a voluntary Environmental Audit Program within the Department of 
Environmental Protection (DEP) and associated with reorganizing the structure and functions of the Board of 
Environmental Protection can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
Any reduction in revenue collected as a result of an increase in municipalities acting as centralized permitting agents 
is expected to be minor. 
LR0141(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Designating March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0020
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H37 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "H " 
to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 12, 
L.D. 20, Bill, "An Act Designating March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Recognize Vietnam Veterans' 
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble by striking out all of the 2nd Whereas 
paragraph (page 1, lines 3 and 4 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Whereas, the United States Department of Defense has begun a project to pay 
tribute to Vietnam veterans and the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War; and 
Whereas, to provide the State with adequate time to pay an appropriate tribute to 
Maine's Vietnam veterans, this legislation needs to take effect immediately; and' 
Amend the bill in the last Whereas paragraph in the last line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "therefore," the following: 'be it' 
Amend the bill by striking out the enacting clause and section I (page 1, lines 9 to 16 
in L.D.)' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the first line (page 1, line 12 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "Sec. 2. Fiftieth anniversary program. The" and inserting 
the following: 'Sec. 1. Fiftieth anniversary program. Resolved: That the' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to strike that section of the bill 
that designates March 29th as Vietna!Jl-·V-rterans Day. 
SPONSORED BY, /~~. 
(Representative COTTA) 
TOWN: China 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Designating March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0020
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_C_H95 (House)
Amends: 1 MRSA §150-G

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,<2;, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 12, 
L.D. 20, Bill, "An Act Designating March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Establishing a Vietnam War Remembrance Day' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 1 to 8 in 
L.D.) 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec.!. 1 MRSA §150-G is enacted to read: 
§150-G. Vietnam War Remembrance Day 
In recognition of the service and sacrifice of those veterans of the United States 
Armed Forces who served during the Vietnam War, the State designates March 30th of 
each year as Vietnam War Remembrance Day. The Governor shall annually issue a 
proclamation urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate 
celebration and activity.' , 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 (page 1, lines 12 to 16 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Review. No later than April 1,2021, the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over veterans matters shall review the establishment of 
Vietnam War Remembrance Day pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 
150-G and determine whether the language establishing the day of remembrance requires 
amendment or modification. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause (page 1, lines 17 and 18 in 
L.D.)' 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ,{!: to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 12, L.D. 20 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the name of the day of observance from "Vietnam Veterans 
Day" to "Vietnam War Remembrance Day," changes the date from March 29th to March 
30th and requires in 10 years review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over veterans matters of the statutory language establishing the day of 
remembrance. 
(Representative CORNELL DU ROUX) 
TOWN: Brunswick 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Designating March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0020
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H89 (House)
Amends: 1 MRSA §150-G

HOUSE AMENDMENT" /3" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 12, 
L.D. 20, Bill, "An Act Designating March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 1 to 8 in 
L.D.) 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §150-G is enacted to read: 
§150-G. Vietnam War Remembrance Day 
In recognition of the service and sacrifice of those veterans of the United States 
Armed Forces who served during the Vietnam War, the State designates March 30th of 
each year as Vietnam War Remembrance Day. The Governor shall annually issue a 
proclamation urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate 
celebration and activity.' , 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 (page 1, lines 12 to 16 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Review. No later than April 1,2021, the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over veterans matters shall review the establishment of 
Vietnam War Remembrance Day pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 
150-G and determine whether the language establishing the day of remembrance requires 
amendment or modification. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause (page 1, lines· 17 and 18 in 
L.D.)' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the name of the day of observance from "Vietnam Veterans 
Day" to "Vietnam War Remembrance Day," changes the date from March 29th to March 
30th and requires in 10 years review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENTb" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A"to H.P. 12, L.D. 20 
having jurisdiction over veterans matters of the statutory language establishing the day of 
remembrance. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Representative CORNELL DU ROUX) 
. 
TOWN: Brunswick 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Designating March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0020
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_D_H104 (House)
Amends: 1 MRSA §150-G

HOUSE AMENDMENT" P" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 12, 
L.D. 20, Bill, "An Act Designating March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Establishing a Vietnam War Remembrance Day' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 1 to 8 in 
L.D.) 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §150-G is enacted to read: 
§lS0-G. Vietnam War Remembrance Day 
In recognition of the service and sacrifice of those veterans of the United States 
Armed Forces who served during the Vietnam War, the State designates March 30th of 
each year as Vietnam War Remembrance Day. The Governor shall annually issue a 
proclamation urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate 
celebration and activity.' ' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Review. No later than April 1,2021, the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over veterans matters shall review the establishment of 
Vietnam War Remembrance Day pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 
150-G and determine whether the language establishing the day of remembrance requires 
amendment or modification. 
. 
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Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause (page 1, lines 17 and 18 in 
L.D.) 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively.' 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
'f.. 
.~. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ,]7, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 12, L.D. 20 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the name of the day of observance from "Vietnam Veterans 
Day" to "Vietnam War Remembrance Day," changes the date from March 29th to March 
30th and requires in 10 years review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over veterans matters of the statutory language establishing the day of 
remembrance. This amendment retains the provision in Committee Amendment "A" that 
directs the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to work with 
the Governor's office and the United States Department of Defense to develop a 
commemorative day to recognize the 50th anniversary ofthe Vietnam War. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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~/~ 
(Representative CORNELL DU HOUX) 
TOWN: Brnnswick 
HOUSE AMENDMENT