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An Act To Create a Sales Tax Exemption for the Sale and Delivery of Off-peak Electricity for Electric Thermal Storage Devices
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1655
Committee Amendment CA_A_S383 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 554, L.D. 1655, Bill, "An Act To 
Create a Sales Tax Exemption for the Sale and Delivery of Off-peak Electricity for 
Electric Thermal Storage Devices" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/14112 Mac 
LD 1655 
LR 2487(02) 
An Act To Create a Sales Tax Exemption for the Sale and Delivery of Off-peak Electricity for Electric 
Thermal Storage Devices 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" S - 38'S 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$2,090 
$8,455 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$8,540 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$8,625 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($2,090) 
($110) 
($8,455) 
($445) 
($8,540) 
($449) 
($8,625) 
($454) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill provides a sales tax exemption for off-peak electricity used by electric thermal storage devices. 
LR2487(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Gasoline Marketers from Liability for Selling Federally Mandated Gasoline II
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1658
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S474 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 557, 
L.D. 1658, Bill, "An Act To Protect Gasoline Marketers from Liability for Selling 
Federally Mandated Gasoline" 
II 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection I-A in the first line (page I, line 16 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "other than a refiner" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the definition of "blender" to remove language that 
excludes a person who i~S 
a, refiner. 
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SPONSORED By:oc-t> 
(Senator HASTINGS) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify the Registration Exemption of Tractors under the Motor Vehicle Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1656
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WHITTEMORE, RICHARDSON, RECTOR, SNOWE-MELLO, THIBODEAU, BEAUDOIN, FITZPATRICK, PICCHIOTTI
Amends: 29-A MRSA §510

Legislative Document 
No. 1656 
S.P. 555 
In Senate, December 21, 2011 
An Act To Clarify the Registration Exemption of Tractors under the 
Motor Vehicle Laws 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative RICHARDSON of Warren and 
Senators: RECTOR of Knox, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, THIBODEAU of Waldo, 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, FITZPATRICK of Houlton, McKANE of 
Newcastle, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §510, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
1.  Tractors used for farming and residences.  Registration or a license is not 
required for a tractor or trailer used solely on a residential premises or used solely for 
farming or residential purposes when operated to or from: 
A.  The premises where kept; 
B.  A farm lot and between farm lots, when used for farm purposes by the owner; or 
C.  A filling station or garage for fuel or repairs. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the registration exemption for tractors under the motor vehicle laws 
to clarify that tractors used solely on residential premises are exempt from registration 
requirements.
An Act To Protect Gasoline Marketers from Liability for Selling Federally Mandated Gasoline
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1658
Committee Amendment CA_A_S413 (Senate)
Amends: 10 MRSA §1457-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 557, L.D. 1658, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Gasoline Marketers from Liability for Selling Federally Mandated Gasoline" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Protect Gasoline Marketers from Liability for Selling Federally 
Approved Gasoline' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 10 MRS A §1453, sub-§§I-A and I-B are enacted to read: 
1-A. Blender. "Blender" means any person other than a refiner who blends blend 
stock with gasoline or who sells or distributes blend stock for the purpose of being 
blended with gasoline. 
1-B. Blend stock. "Blend stock" means ethanol, methanol or any other products 
blended with gasoline to produce motor fuel. 
Sec.2. 10 MRSA §1457-A is enacted to read: 
§14S7-A. Liability for use of ethanol-enhanced motor fuel 
A distributor, blender or retail dealer is not liable for damages caused by the use of 
motor fuel containing more than 10% ethanol sold, consigned or distributed by that 
distributor, blender or retail dealer if the sale, consignment or distribution of that motor 
fuel is in accordance with federal law and the fuel is a transportation fuel or fuel additive 
that has received a waiver for introduction into interstate commerce by the Administrator 
of the United States Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to 42 United States Code, 
Section 7545(f)(4) (2011).' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds blenders of motor fuels containing more than 10% ethanol in 
the protection from liability from damages caused by the use of such motor fuel. It 
provides that the protection from liability is granted only to those distributors, blenders or 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 557, L.D. 1658 
retail dealers that have sold the motor fuel in accordance with federal law and the fuel 
sold is a transportation fuel or fuel additive that has received a waiver for introduction 
into interstate commerce by the Administrator of the United States Environmental 
Protection Agency pursuant to 42 United States Code, Section 7545(f)(4) (2011). 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Facilitate Recovery of Debts Owed to the State for Indigent Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1659
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HASTINGS, NASS, KATZ, PRIEST
Amends: 36 MRSA §5276-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1659 
S.P. 558 
In Senate, December 21, 2011 
An Act To Facilitate Recovery of Debts Owed to the State for 
Indigent Legal Services 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative NASS of Acton and 
Senator: KATZ of Kennebec, Representative: PRIEST of Brunswick. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5276-A, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 501, Pt. B, §21, is 
amended to read: 
8.  Disclosure of information.  In any civil or criminal action in which a fine, 
forfeiture, order to pay or money judgment is entered in favor of the State or any agency 
or department thereof, or in any action in which counsel is appointed assigned for an 
indigent party, the court may require the party so indebted to the State, its agencies or 
department, or the party for whom counsel has been appointed assigned, to provide that 
party's social security number and other financial information under oath and on such 
forms as may be prepared by the Judicial Department in order to effectuate the purposes 
of this section.  The Judicial Department may disclose social security numbers and 
financial information obtained in accordance with this subsection to agencies or 
departments of the State and to private collection agencies working under contract for the 
State for the purpose of collection of the amounts owed. 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this bill is to aid the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services in 
the collection of amounts owed to the commission for legal services.  This bill authorizes 
the Judicial Department to disclose social security numbers and financial information to 
agencies or departments of the State, including the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal 
Services, and to private collection agencies working under contract for the State for the 
purpose of collection of the amounts owed.
An Act To Protect Gasoline Marketers from Liability for Selling Federally Mandated Gasoline
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1658
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HASTINGS, NASS, KATZ, SHERMAN, THIBODEAU, THOMAS, CRAY, SARTY
Amends: 10 MRSA §1457-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1658 
S.P. 557 
In Senate, December 21, 2011 
An Act To Protect Gasoline Marketers from Liability for Selling 
Federally Mandated Gasoline 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative NASS of Acton and 
Senators: KATZ of Kennebec, SHERMAN of Aroostook, THIBODEAU of Waldo, THOMAS 
of Somerset, Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, SARTY of Denmark. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1457-A is enacted to read: 
§1457-A.  Liability for use of ethanol enhanced motor fuel 
A distributor or retail dealer is not liable for damages caused by the use of motor fuel 
containing more than 10% ethanol sold, consigned or distributed by that distributor or 
retail dealer if the sale, consignment or distribution of that motor fuel is required by 
federal law. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a distributor or retail dealer of motor fuel is not liable for 
damages caused by the use of motor fuel containing more than 10% ethanol sold, 
consigned or distributed by that distributor or retail dealer if the sale, consignment or 
distribution of that motor fuel is required by federal law.
An Act To Provide Tort Claims Immunity for Out-of-state Regional Transit Organizations That Provide Regular Service in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1660
Committee Amendment CA_A_S423 (Senate)
Amends: 14 MRSA §8105

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 559, L.D. 1660, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Tort Claims Immunity for Out-of-state Regional Transit Organizations That 
Provide Regular Service in Maine" 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec.2. 14 MRSA §8105, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. Limit established for out-of-state transit district or regional transportation 
corporation. In any claim or cause of action permitted by this chapter, the award of 
damages, including costs, against a transit district or regional transportation corporation 
formed under the laws of another state contiguous to this State that would qualify as a 
transit district or regional transportation corporation under Title 30-A, chapter 163 if 
formed under the laws of this State, or against its employees, or both, may not exceed the 
higher of the limit established under subsection 1 and the limit established under the 
applicable statute limiting tort liability of the state in which the transit district or regional 
transportation corporation is formed or organized. This limit applies to any and all claims 
arising out of a single occurrence. 
The transit district or regional transportation 
corporation shall maintain insurance coverage for claims under this Act of at least 
$1,000,000. 
This subsection is repealed July 1. 2016.' 
SU~Y 
The bill extends the application of the Maine Tort Claims Act to transit organizations 
operating in this State but organized under the laws of another state. This amendment 
provides that the cap on damages for tort claims against such a transit organization is 
either the $400,000 limit established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 14, section 
8105, subsection 1, or the limit established by the applicable tort claims statute in the 
state in which the transit organization is organized, whichever is higher. The transit 
organization must be organized in a state that is contiguous to this State to benefit from 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 559, L.D. 1660 
the Maine Tort Claims Act protections, and the transit organization must maintain 
insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000. 
This extension of the protection of the Maine Tort Claims Act is repealed on July 1, 
2016. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Tort Claims Immunity for Out-of-state Regional Transit Organizations That Provide Regular Service in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1660
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HILL, BEAVERS, EVES
Amends: 14 MRSA §8102

Legislative Document 
No. 1660 
S.P. 559 
In Senate, December 21, 2011 
An Act To Provide Tort Claims Immunity for Out-of-state Regional 
Transit Organizations That Provide Regular Service in Maine 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative BEAVERS of South Berwick and 
Representative: EVES of North Berwick. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §8102, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2007, c. 563, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
3.  Political subdivision. "Political subdivision" means any city, town, plantation, 
county, administrative entity or instrumentality created pursuant to Title 30-A, chapters 
and 119, incorporated fire-fighting unit that is organized under Title 13-B and is 
officially recognized by any authority created by statute, quasi-municipal corporation and 
special purpose district, including, but not limited to, any water district, sanitary district, 
hospital district, school district of any type, an airport authority established pursuant to 
Title 6, chapter 10, any volunteer fire association as defined in Title 30-A, section 3151, a 
transit district as defined in Title 30-A, section 3501, subsection 1, a regional 
transportation corporation as defined in Title 30-A, section 3501, subsection 2, a transit 
district or regional transportation corporation formed under the laws of another state that 
would qualify as a transit district or regional transportation corporation under Title 30-A, 
chapter 163 if formed under the laws of this State and any emergency medical service. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides the same tort claims immunity to transit organizations operating in 
this State but organized under the laws of another state as applies to transit organizations 
organized in this State.
Resolve, To Allow Signs along Interstate 95 for the Town of Kittery and Its Businesses and Other Establishments
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1661
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HILL, BEAVERS

Legislative Document 
No. 1661 
S.P. 560 
In Senate, December 21, 2011 
Resolve, To Allow Signs along Interstate 95 for the Town of Kittery 
and Its Businesses and Other Establishments 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative BEAVERS of South Berwick. 
Sec. 1.  Signs directing travelers to Kittery establishments.  Resolved:  
That the Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate conspicuous 
and readable signs on Interstate 95 within the Town of Kittery that identify locations of 
businesses and other establishments. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs in 
Kittery on Interstate 95 that direct travelers to locations of businesses and other 
establishments in the town, since Memorial Bridge between Kittery and New Hampshire 
has closed.
An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted Laws Governing Agency Liquor Stores
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1663
Committee Amendment CA_A_S395 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 562, L.D. 1663, Bill, "An Act To 
Correct Errors in Recently Enacted Laws Governing Agency Liquor Stores" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/17/12 
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LD 1663 
LR 2655(02) 
An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted Laws Governing Agency Liquor Stores 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A." S - '395 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
($750) 
$0 
($750) 
$0 
($750) 
$0 
($750) 
$0 
($750) 
$0 
($750) 
$0 
($750) 
$0 
($750) 
This bill reduces the initial agency liquor license fee which will reduce Other Special Revenue Funds transferred to 
the Department of Health and Human Services revenue by $750 in fiscal years2011-12 and 2012-13. This change has 
no net impact on General Fund revenue. It also includes an Other Special Revenue Funds deallocation of $750 in 
fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13. 
LR2655(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted Laws Governing Agency Liquor Stores
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1663
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PLOWMAN
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1010-A, 28-A MRSA §1013

Legislative Document 
No. 1663 
S.P. 562 
In Senate, December 21, 2011 
An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted Laws Governing 
Agency Liquor Stores 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 218. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Public Law 2011, chapter 460 was enacted into law in the First Regular 
Session of the 125th Legislature; and  
Whereas, as a result of a clerical error, provisions in the enacted law do not reflect 
the language contained in the legislative documents that were adopted by the Legislature; 
and  
Whereas, it is necessary to immediately correct this error; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1010-A, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 460, §2, is 
amended to read: 
A.  Full-time, one year, after payment of the initial agency liquor store license fee 
under section 453-B, $775 $700.  The license may be prorated; and 
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §1013, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 460, §3, is repealed. 
Sec. 3.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY BDS) 
Office of Substance Abuse 0679 
Initiative: Deallocates funds no longer required for underage drinking prevention 
programs. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this bill is to make technical amendments to the law to correctly 
reflect the intent of the Legislature when it enacted Public Law 2011, chapter 460.  This 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
2011-12
2012-13
All Other 
($750)
($750)
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
($750)
($750)
bill adjusts the license fee and eliminates language in order to conform the law to the 
legislative documents that were adopted by the Legislature.
An Act To Clarify Authorization for a Court Facilities Bond
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1667
Committee Amendment CA_A_S417 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 566, L.D. 1667, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify Authorization for a Court Facilities Bond" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. WWWW, §2 is amended to read: 
Sec. WWWW-2. Issuance of securities; Maine Governmental Facilities 
Authority. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 1606, subsections 1 
and 2, the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority is authorized to issue securities in its 
own name in an amount up to $67,500,000 for the purpose of paying the costs associated 
with the construction of a new courthouse in Augusta, the renovation of a courthouse in 
Dover-Foxcroft ftl:ld~ planning for and construction of court facilities upgrades in Machias 
and, if there are remaining funds, planning for other court facilities.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows any remaining funds from authorized securities issued for 
paying the costs associated with the construction of a new courthouse in Augusta, the 
renovation of a courthouse in Dover-Foxcroft and the planning and construction of court 
facilities upgrades in Machias to be used for planning for additional court facilities. 
FISCAL XOTE REQURED 
(See attache~) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/05112 
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LD 1667 
LR 2404(02) 
An Act To Clarify Authorization for a Court Facilities Bond 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" S .. 1f/7 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Although the existing $67,500,000 limit on borrowing is not raised by this bill, allowing additional kinds of 
expenditures for construction of court facilities in Machias and for planning for other court facilities may raise the 
amount of future debt service appropriations required by the Judicial Department. If it is assumed that every dollar of 
the limit would have been issued and spent without the additional uses being allowed, there would be no net increased 
costs, only a reduction in previously anticipated costs to offset the new construction and planning uses. 
Ordinarily, changing the allowable use of bond proceeds after the official statement (OS) for the bonds and certain 
closing documents have been finalized would create significant legal considerations for a bond issuer. However, 
because the changes in this bill were consistent with the general language used to describe the use of the proceeds in 
the OS and closing documents, and because there will be at least one more issue related to the $67,500,000 limit 
which could be worded to encompass the alternative use of new proceeds, it is not anticipated that this bill will create 
any legal problems for the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority. 
LR2404(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Clarify Authorization for a Court Facilities Bond
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1667
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: HASTINGS, NASS, RAYE, PRIEST

Legislative Document 
No. 1667 
S.P. 566 
In Senate, December 21, 2011 
An Act To Clarify Authorization for a Court Facilities Bond 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative NASS of Acton and 
Senator: President RAYE of Washington, Representative: PRIEST of Brunswick. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. WWWW, §2 is amended to read: 
Sec. WWWW-2.  Issuance of securities; Maine Governmental Facilities 
Authority.  Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 1606, subsections 1 
and 2, the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority is authorized to issue securities in its 
own name in an amount up to $67,500,000 for the purpose of paying the costs associated 
with the construction of a new courthouse in Augusta, the renovation of a courthouse in 
Dover-Foxcroft and planning for and construction of court facilities upgrades in Machias. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes a technical correction to language contained in Public Law 2009, 
chapter 213 that authorizes the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority to issue 
securities for the costs associated with court facilities.
An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation for a Feasibility Study of an East-west Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1671
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H794 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "fI" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 570, 
L.D. 1671, Bill, "An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation for a 
Feasibility Study of an East-west Highway" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the last line (page 1, line 24 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "2013." and inserting the following: '2013; and be it further' 
Amend the amendment by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 3. Reimbursement for cost of analysis. Resolved: That, if a contract is 
awarded for the construction of an east-west highway, the contract must require the 
contractor to reimburse the Department of Transportation for the cost of the analysis 
under section l.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that, if a contract is awarded for the construction of an 
east-west highway, the contract must require the contractor to reimburse the Department 
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(Representative MAZUREK) 
TOWN: Rockland 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/16/12 
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LD 1671 
LR 2358(04) 
An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation for a Feasibility Study of an East-
west Highway 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "~,, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Mazurek of Rockland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment provides that if a contract is awarded to construct an east-west highway, the contractor must 
reimburse the Department of Transportation for the cost of the feasibility study. It is assumed that if a contract is 
awarded, reimbursement would 'occur in a future biennium, increasing revenues by an estimated $300,000 at that time. 
LR2358(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation for a Feasibility Study of an East-west Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1671
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H805 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "6,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 570, 
L.D. 1671, Bill, "An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation for a 
Feasibility Study of an East-west Highway" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the last line (page 1, line 24 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "2013." and inserting the following: '2013; and be it further' 
Amend the amendment by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 3. Reimbursement for cost of analysis. Resolved: That, upon obtaining 
final authorization to construct an east-west highway, the developer shall reimburse the 
Department of Transportation for the cost of the analysis under section 1.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that, upon obtaining final authorization to construct an 
east-west highway, the developer must reimburse the Department of Transportation for 
the cost of the indepen~ent 
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and revenue nalysis. 
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SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative CEBRA) 
TOWN: Naples 
FISCA.L .\OT£ REQuIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03120112 
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LD 1671 
LR 2358(05) 
An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation for a Feasibility Study of an East-
west Highway 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,,6, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Cebra of Naples 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment provides that if final authorization is received to construct an east-west highway, the developer must 
reimburse the Department of Transportation for the cost of the feasibility study. It is assumed that if final 
authorization is received, reimbursement would occur in a future biennium, increasing revenues by an estimated 
$300,000 at that time. 
LR2358(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation for a Feasibility Study of an East-west Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1671
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S478 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 570, 
L.D. 1671, Bill, "An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation for a 
Feasibility Study of an East-west Highway" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 21 in amendment) by 
inserting after the following: "highway" the following: '. The department may spend a 
maximum of $300,000 for the analysis authorized by this section' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment caps 
Transportation on the study 
be spent by the Department of 
SPONSORED BY: -r~-7~~~~~~~~~~~ 
(Senator DIAM 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL ,\OTE REQllkEU 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/23/12 
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LD 1671 
LR 2358(07) 
An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation for a Feasibility Study of an East-
west Highway 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A" to Committee Amendment" A" S "1-'1 ~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Diamond of Cumberland 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium savings - Highway Fund 
Potential current biennium savings - Federal Expenditures Fund 
This floor amendment limits spending on the study to $300,000 and could result in Highway Fund and Federal 
Expenditures Fund savings if the study were to cost more than $300,000 without this amendment. 
LR2358(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation for a Feasibility Study of an East-west Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1671
Committee Amendment CA_A_S398 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 570, L.D. 1671, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation for a Feasibility Study of an East-
west Highway" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Require the Department of Transportation To Facilitate and Oversee a 
Study of the Feasibility of an East-west Highway' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Department of Transportation to facilitate and oversee a study of 
the feasibility of an east-west highway. 
Resolved: That the Department of 
Transportation shall facilitate and oversee an independent investment-grade traffic and 
revenue analysis to assess the feasibility of a privately funded, privately operated and 
publicly accessible east-west highway; and be it further 
Sec. 2. 
Reporting date established. Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Transportation shall report the study findings to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters by January 15,2013.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, strikes and replaces the bill with a 
resolve and removes the emergency preamble, emergency clause and one-time General 
Fund appropriation of $300,000 in fiscal year 2011-12 to the Department of 
Transportation to cover the costs associated with an independent feasibility study of an 
east-west highway. 
This amendment directs the Department of Transportation to facilitate and oversee an 
independent feasibility study of an east-west highway and to report the study findings to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 570, L.D. 1671 
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation 
matters by January 15, 2013. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/21112 frac 
LD 1671 
LR 2358(02) 
An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation for a Feasibility Study of an East-
west Highway 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" [5 "''398' J 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund 
Current biennium cost increase - Federal Expenditures Funds 
This legislation proposes an independent study of the feasibility of a privately-funded, privately-operated and publicly-
accessible east-west highway. The Department of Transportation currently has planning funds on hand which can be 
used to cover the costs of this study, estimated to be $300,000. 
LR2358(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation for a Feasibility Study of an East-west Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1671
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: THOMAS, TURNER, KATZ, LANGLEY, MARTIN, PLOWMAN, RAYE, SHERMAN, SNOWE-MELLO, CLARK, CUSHING, HAYES, WALLACE

Legislative Document 
No. 1671 
S.P. 570 
In Senate, December 21, 2011 
An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation 
for a Feasibility Study of an East-west Highway 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative TURNER of Burlington and 
Senators: KATZ of Kennebec, LANGLEY of Hancock, MARTIN of Kennebec, PLOWMAN 
of Penobscot, President RAYE of Washington, SHERMAN of Aroostook, SNOWE-MELLO 
of Androscoggin, Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CUSHING of Hampden, HAYES 
of Buckfield, WALLACE of Dexter. 
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 provides funds in fiscal year 2011-12 to cover the costs 
associated with an independent feasibility study of an east-west highway; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Highway and Bridge Capital 0406 
Initiative:  Provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $300,000 in fiscal year 
2011-12 to the Department of Transportation to cover the costs associated with an 
independent feasibility study of an east-west highway. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $300,000 in fiscal year 
2011-12 to the Department of Transportation to cover the costs associated with an 
independent feasibility study of an east-west highway. 
GENERAL FUND 
2011-12
2012-13
All Other 
$300,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$300,000
$0
An Act To Allow Disabled Veterans To Receive 2 Sets of Special Designating License Plates
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1672
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: KATZ, CUSHING, HASTINGS, BLODGETT
Amends: 29-A MRSA §523

Legislative Document 
No. 1672 
S.P. 571 
In Senate, December 21, 2011 
An Act To Allow Disabled Veterans To Receive 2 Sets of Special 
Designating License Plates 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative CUSHING of Hampden and 
Senator: HASTINGS of Oxford, Representative: BLODGETT of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §523, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2007, c. 383, §14, is 
further amended to read: 
2.  Disabled veterans; special free license plates.  The Secretary of State, on 
application and upon evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 
1482, shall issue a up to 2 registration certificate certificates and set up to 2 sets of special 
designating plates to be used in lieu of regular registration plates for a vehicle vehicles 
with a registered gross weight of not more than 10,000 pounds each to any 100% disabled 
veteran when that application is accompanied by proof that the vehicles are owned by the 
veteran and certification from the United States Veterans Administration or any branch of 
the United States Armed Forces as to the veteran's permanent disability and receipt of 
100% service-connected benefits.  A Up to 2 disability placard is placards are issued in 
addition to the disabled veteran registration plate plates at no fee. 
These special designating plates must bear the words "Disabled Veteran," which indicate 
that the vehicle is owned by a disabled veteran. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a disabled veteran to receive 2 sets of special designating license 
plates if the veteran is the registered owner of 2 motor vehicles.
Resolve, To Establish the Task Force To Facilitate the Development of Unoccupied Mills
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1675
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H768 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" R" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 574, 
L.D. 1675, "Resolve, To Establish the Task Force To Facilitate the Development of 
Unoccupied Mills" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 
to 28 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 30 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "June 15" and inserting the following: 'September I' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency clause (page 2, lines 27 
and 28 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" by striking out the emergency 
preamble and emergency clause and changing the date by which the Department of 
Economic and Community Development must establish and coordinate a response team 
to facilitate the redevelopment of unoccupied mills and other large unoccupied buildings 
from June 15,2012 to September 1,2012. 
SPONSORED BY:" 1-. ~ 
(Representative T~TLE) 
TOWN: Sanford 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Establish the Task Force To Facilitate the Development of Unoccupied Mills
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1675
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S442 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 574, 
L.D. 1675, "Resolve, To Establish the Task Force To Facilitate the Development of 
Unoccupied Mills" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 
to 28 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the 2nd line by striking out the following: 
"June 15" and inserting the following: 'August l' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency clause (page 2, lines 27 
to 28 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the emergency preamble and emergency clause and changes 
from June 15,2012 to A 
1,2012 the date by which the Department of Economic and 
Community Develop 
establish an 
coordinat~ponse-team.~ 
SPONSORED BY 
(Senator REC 
COUNTY: Knox 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Conform Maine's Prescription Drug Privacy Laws with the United States Constitution
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1679
Committee Amendment CA_A_S397 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 578, L.D. 1679, Bill, "An Act To 
Conform Maine's Prescription Drug Privacy Laws with the United States Constitution" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/22/12 
~ac-
LD 1679 
LR 2426(02) 
An Act To Conform Maine's Prescription Drug Privacy Laws with the United States Constitution 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 5- 3c=t rr 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This bill conforms Maine law to a recent United States Supreme Court decision addressing the confidentiality of 
prescription drug information related to prescribers. The bill would eliminate an annual fee of $1 ,500 assessed on 
manufacturers of prescription drugs pursuant to 22 MRS A §1711-E(4)(C) that is collected by the Department of 
Health and Human Services with 80% allocated to the Maine Health Data Organization (MHDO). Subsequent to the 
Supreme Court decision in June of2011, the Department stopped collecting the fee. The fee was used to fund the 
administrative and legal costs of the program. 
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An Act To Modernize Maine's Motor Vehicle Inspection Program
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1677
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MASON

Legislative Document 
No. 1677 
S.P. 576 
In Senate, December 21, 2011 
An Act To Modernize Maine's Motor Vehicle Inspection Program 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to modernize the motor vehicle inspection program by adopting an 
electronic inspection program.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Stalking and Domestic Violence
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1678
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MASON, SNOWE-MELLO, PLOWMAN, BLODGETT, ESPLING, MAKER, MALONEY, SANDERSON, STRANG BURGESS, VOLK

Legislative Document 
No. 1678 
S.P. 577 
In Senate, December 21, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Stalking and Domestic 
Violence 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and 
Senator: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: BLODGETT of Augusta, ESPLING of 
New Gloucester, MAKER of Calais, MALONEY of Augusta, SANDERSON of Chelsea, 
STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, VOLK of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing stalking and domestic violence by 
strengthening provisions relating to serial stalking and increasing penalties for defendants 
with multiple convictions for stalking and domestic violence offenses to better ensure the 
safety of victims of stalking and domestic violence.
An Act To Amend the Circuitbreaker Program To Include Claimants Occupying Property Pursuant to a Trust and To Require Proof of Payment of Rent
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1680
Committee Amendment CA_A_S407 (Senate)

LD 1680 
LR 2507(02) 
An Act To Amend the Circuitbreaker Program To Include Claimants Occupying Property Pursuant 
to a Trust and To Require Proof of Payment of Rent 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" s- '-torr 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: No 
Fiscal Note 
No fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill clarifies that a person occupying a homestead under a legally binding agreement may transfer the property but 
continue to reside in it as a homestead until some unspecified future event and remain eligible for benefits under the 
Circuitbreaker program. The State Tax Assessor is required to adopt rules to require proof of rent when the rent 
claimed on the appliaction for the year the benefit is claimed is $9,000 or more. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1681
Committee Amendment CA_A_S384 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 580, L.D. 1681, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Charter of the Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. P&SL 1927, c. 43, §7-A, 4th ~, as enacted by P&SL 1983, c. 42, §7, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 3. P&SL 1927, c. 43, §7-A, 5th ~, as amended by P&SL 1997, c. 24, §l, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
Commencing at any summer meeting in 2012 and for each year thereafter, any legal 
voter ofthe village corporation may be elected for a 3-year term as an overseer. A person 
may run for the office of overseer for as many terms as that person is nominated. When a 
seat becomes vacant, the Board of Overseers shall hold an election for that seat, 
establishing a term that ensures that one seat expires each calendar year. If an overseer 
resigns from office prior to the summer meeting, the remaining members of the Board of 
Overseers shall appoint an overseer to fill the position until the next summer meeting. At 
the first Board of Overseers' meeting following each summer meeting, the board shall 
choose a chair for the ensuing year. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision from the charter of the Lucerne-in-Maine 
Village Corporation that requires the Board of Overseers to include both residents and 
nonresidents to serve on the board. It establishes a new procedure for elections. It 
clarifies that the members continue to have staggered terms by requiring that one seat 
expire each calendar year. If a vacancy occurs due to resignation before the annual 
summer meeting, the remaining board members must appoint a person to fill the position 
until the next summer meeting. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT