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An Act To Clarify Certain Provisions in the Harness Racing Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0561
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SHERMAN, WILLETTE, COURTNEY, PLOWMAN
Amends: 8 MRSA §275-B, 8 MRSA §275-C

Legislative Document 
No. 561 
S.P. 153 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Clarify Certain Provisions in the Harness Racing Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative WILLETTE of Mapleton and 
Senators: COURTNEY of York, PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §275-B, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2003, c. 401, §11, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Racetracks.  A person licensed pursuant to section 271 to conduct harness horse 
racing with pari-mutuel betting may sell pari-mutuel pools and common pari-mutuel 
pools for simulcast races.  The seller must be within the enclosure of the racetrack where 
the licensed race or race meet is conducted or within the licensee's slot machine facilities 
licensed pursuant to section 1011. 
Sec. 2.  8 MRSA §275-C, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 390, §1, is amended 
to read: 
1.  Authority.  A person authorized to sell pari-mutuel pools on horse racing may sell 
common pari-mutuel pools for simulcast races.  The sale must be conducted within the 
enclosure of the licensee's racetrack, at the licensee's slot machine facilities licensed 
pursuant to section 1011 or at the licensee's off-track betting facility. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the harness racing laws to clarify that slot machine facilities satisfy 
the qualifications necessary for simulcast races.
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0563
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S221 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions) 
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Date: <0 -I-II 
L.D.563 
(Filing No. S- 2201) 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate. 
SENATE 
12STH LEGISLATURE 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 155, 
L.D. 563, "RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To 
Use a Portion of the Sales and Use Tax for the Protection of Maine's Fish and Wildlife" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, lines 12 and 13 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the resolution by striking out all of that part designated "Constitution, Art. 
IX, §24" (page 1, lines 4 to 10 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Constitution, Art. IX, §24 is enacted to read: 
Section 24. Revenues dedicated to fish and wildlife resources protection. 
In addition to the appropriation of funds required under section 22, a total of 1.25% of 
revenues raised by means of the sales and use tax laws must be allocated to the following 
departments: 90% of the revenue raised pursuant to this section must be allocated to the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife or any successor agency responsible for 
fisheries and wildlife management, other than commercial marine fisheries management, 
to be used only for the protection of the State's fish and wildlife resources; and 10% of 
the revenue raised pursuant to this section must be allocated to the Department of Marine 
Resources or any successor agency responsible for diadromous fish management to be 
used only to protect, conserve, restore, manage and enhance diadromous fish populations 
and their habitat in all waters of the State.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that 10% of sales and use tax revenues dedicated to fish and 
wildlife resources protection be allocated to the Department of Marine Resources to be 
used only to protect, conserve, restore, manage and enhance diadromous fish populations 
and their habitat in all waters of the State. It requires that 90% of sales and use tax 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 155, L.D. 563 
revenues dedicated to fish and wildlife resources protection be allocated to the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
(Senator TRAHAN) 
COUNTY: Lincoln 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0563
Committee Amendment CA_A_S154 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 155, L.D. 563, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Use a Portion of the Sales and 
Use Tax for the Protection of Maine's Fish and Wildlife" 
Amend the resolution in section 24 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by striking 
out the following: "0.125%" and inserting the following: '1.25%' 
Amend the resolution in the question in the first line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "one-eighth of one" and inserting the following: 'one and 
one-quarter' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the percent of the tax revenues allocated for the protection 
of fish and wildlife proposed in the resolution from 0.125% to 1.25%. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05118111 ;tvae 
LD563 
LR 14(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Use a Portion of the Sales 
and Use Tax for the Protection of Maine's Fish and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" S -ISIf 
Cominittee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Contingent current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Contingent current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-II 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of$107,250 may be required. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any impact of this bill is contingent on approval by the voters at referendum. Dedicating 1.25% of all sales and use 
tax revenue to the protection of Maine's fish and wildlife resources will reduce revenue to the General Fund, the 
Tourism Marketing and Promotion Fund, the State Transit, Aviation and Rail Transportation (STAR) Fund and will 
reduce revenue sharing starting in fiscal year 2011-12. General Fund revenues will be reduced by $6,259,211 in fiscal 
year 2011-12 and $11,787,749 in fiscal year 2012-13 and Other Special Revenue Funds revenue will be reduced by 
$329,432 in fiscal year 2011-12 and $712,978 in fiscal year 2012-13. 
LROO 14(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Regarding Municipal Authority To Review Construction Permits for Public Buildings
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0562
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: COURTNEY, BOLAND, GERZOFSKY, MASON, WHITTEMORE, MORISSETTE, SANDERSON, TUTTLE
Amends: 25 MRSA §2448-A

Legislative Document 
No. 562 
S.P. 154 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act Regarding Municipal Authority To Review Construction 
Permits for Public Buildings 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative BOLAND of Sanford and 
Senators: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, MASON of Androscoggin, WHITTEMORE of 
Somerset, Representatives: MORISSETTE of Winslow, SANDERSON of Chelsea, TUTTLE 
of Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2448-A, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 364, §2, is 
amended to read: 
1.  Projects.  A municipality registered pursuant to this section may review projects 
of public buildings that constitute a mercantile occupancy over 3,000 square feet, a hotel, 
a motel or a business occupancy of 2 or more stories as described in section 2448. 
Sec. 2.  25 MRSA §2448-A, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 364, §2, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
7.  Application review process.  Upon determination by the municipal reviewing 
authority that an application for a permit or permit amendment under this section is 
complete for processing, the municipal reviewing authority shall submit to the 
commissioner within 14 days of that determination one copy of the project application. 
Sec. 3.  25 MRSA §2448-A, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 364, §2, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the authority of municipalities that have been approved by the 
Commissioner of Public Safety to issue construction permits for public buildings.
An Act Regarding Retention and Graduation Rates for Maine's Colleges and Universities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0564
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S144 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A." to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 156, 
L.D. 564, Bill, "An Act Regarding Retention and Graduation Rates for Maine's Colleges 
and Universities" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in § 1 00 11 in subsection 2 in the first 2 lines 
(page 2, lines 7 and 8 in amendment) by striking out the following: "A postsecondary 
institution that receives either state or federal fundi~all report annually to the 
department" and inserting the following: 'Using information received annually from a 
P9stsecondary institution pursuant to federal law, the department shall annually compile 
the data so as to demonstrate:' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in § 1 00 11 in subsection 3 in the first line (page 2, 
line 17 in amendment) by striking out the following: "received" and inserting the 
following: 'compiled' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the infonnation regarding retention and graduation 
rates must be compiled by the department using information that is already provided by 
postsecondary institutions. 
COUN 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Retention and Graduation Rates for Maine's Colleges and Universities Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0564
Committee Amendment CA_A_S74 (Senate)

LD564 
LR 1445(02) 
An Act Regarding Retention and Graduation Rates for Maine's Colleges and Universities 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '14" 5 .. 7'1 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education, the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College 
System and Maine Maritime Academy associated with the providing the required information can be absorbed within 
the department's and each higher educational institution's existing budgeted resources. 
LRI445(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Provide Funding for the World Acadian Congress
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0565
Committee Amendment CA_A_S184 (Senate)

LD 565 
LR 1514(02) 
An Act To Provide Funding for the World Acadian Congress 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 5-1 %tf 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$250,000 
$0 
$250,000 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $250,000 in fiscal year 2012-13 for the World Acadian 
Congress_ 
LR 1514(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I 
$0 
$0
An Act To Encourage Transparency in the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0566
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S315 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 158, 
L.D. 566, Bill, "An Act To Encourage Transparency in the Department of Education" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §205 in the first indented paragraph in the first 
line (page 1, line 15 in amendment) by striking out the following: "The" and inserting the 
following: 'Using data that are readily available to and compiled by the department, the' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Compilation of data. Nothing in this Act may be construed to require the 
Department of Education to report on data at a level of detail that does not exist on the 
effective date of this Act. The Department of Education shall provide the monthly report 
required pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 205 within its 
existing resources.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that, in carrying out the reporting requirement required by 
this legislation, the Department of Education is to use data that are readily available to, 
and compiled by, that department. The amendment specifies that the department is not 
required to report on data at a level of detail that does not exist on the effective date of 
this legislation, and directs the department to provide the reports within its existing 
resources. 
(Senator 
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FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06114/11 frac:.. 
LD 566 
LR 1648(04) 
An Act To Encourage Transparency in the Department of Education 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" S ... ~15 
Sponsor: Sen. Alfond of Cumberland 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
($52,350) 
($71,395) 
($52,350) 
($71,395) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
($73,354) 
($73,354) 
This amendment removes the appropriation and eliminates the General Fund cost of the bill. 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
($74,700) 
($74,700) 
As amended, this legislation requires the Department of Education to provide a monthly report based on data that is 
already compiled and readily available. The additional cost to the department to provide this information and to post 
it on its website can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1648(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Funding for the World Acadian Congress
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0565
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, CRAVEN, AYOTTE, CLARK, FREDETTE, GILBERT, THERIAULT, WINTLE

Legislative Document 
No. 565 
S.P. 157 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Provide Funding for the World Acadian Congress 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and 
Senator: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, CLARK of 
Millinocket, FREDETTE of Newport, GILBERT of Jay, THERIAULT of Madawaska, 
WINTLE of Garland. 
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. 
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
World Acadian Congress N113 
Initiative: Provides funds for the World Acadian Congress in fiscal years 2011-12 and 
2012-13 only. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides funds for the World Acadian Congress in fiscal years 2011-12 and 
2012-13 only. 
GENERAL FUND 
2011-12
2012-13
All Other 
$250,000
$250,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$250,000
$250,000
An Act To Prevent Insurer Limits on Certain Dental Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0567
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: ALFOND, EVES, GOODE, STUCKEY
Amends: 24 MRSA §2317-B, 24-A MRSA §2767, 24-A MRSA §2847-S

Legislative Document 
No. 567 
S.P. 159 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Prevent Insurer Limits on Certain Dental Fees 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative EVES of North Berwick and 
Representatives: GOODE of Bangor, STUCKEY of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24 MRSA §2317-B, sub-§12-G is enacted to read: 
12-G.  Title 24-A, sections 2767 and 2847-S.  Limits on fees for dental services, 
Title 24-A, sections 2767 and 2847-S. 
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §2767 is enacted to read: 
§2767.  Limits on fees for dental services 
An insurance policy or contract for insurance between an insurer and a dentist may 
not restrict, limit or otherwise control a fee that the dentist charges a patient for services 
not covered by the policy or contract or the portion of a total fee for a covered service that 
exceeds the amount covered by the policy or contract. 
Sec. 3.  24-A MRSA §2847-S is enacted to read: 
§2847-S.  Limits on fees for dental services 
1.  Dental contracts.  An insurance policy or contract for insurance between an 
insurer and a dentist may not restrict, limit or otherwise control a fee that the dentist 
charges a patient for services not covered by the policy or contract or the portion of a 
total fee for a covered service that exceeds the amount covered by the policy or contract. 
2.  Application.  The requirements of this Act apply to all policies, contracts and 
certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on 
or after January 1, 2012.  For purposes of this Act, all contracts are deemed to be renewed 
no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prevents insurers from limiting dental fees that are not covered by the 
insurer or the portion of a dental fee that exceeds the amount covered.
An Act To Encourage Transparency in the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0566
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND, FLEMINGS, JACKSON, PLOWMAN, CHAPMAN, EDGECOMB, HUNT, KUMIEGA, LOVEJOY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §205

Legislative Document 
No. 566 
S.P. 158 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Encourage Transparency in the Department of 
Education 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative FLEMINGS of Bar Harbor and 
Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: CHAPMAN 
of Brooksville, EDGECOMB of Caribou, HUNT of Buxton, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, 
LOVEJOY of Portland, McFADDEN of Dennysville. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §205 is enacted to read: 
§205.  Disclosure of finances 
The department shall disclose annually its full budget and the true cost of all its 
programs and services and publish this disclosure on the department's publicly accessible 
website. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Education to fully disclose its full budget and the 
true cost of all its programs and services.
An Act To Support and Encourage the Use of Online Textbooks
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0569
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND, BERRY, GOODALL, JACKSON, MASON, BELIVEAU, HUNT

Legislative Document 
No. 569 
S.P. 161 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Support and Encourage the Use of Online Textbooks 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham and 
Senators: GOODALL of Sagadahoc, JACKSON of Aroostook, MASON of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: BELIVEAU of Kittery, HUNT of Buxton, McCABE of Skowhegan. 
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 enact measures designed to support and encourage the use of 
online textbooks.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0571
Committee Amendment CA_A_S63 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 4" to S.P. 163, L.D. 571, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Sales Tax-ooUsed Motor Vehicles" 
II 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 04/22111 frac.. 
LD571 
LR 1368(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Sales Tax on Used Motor Vehicles 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 5- b 3 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$356,250 
$370,500 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$385,320 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$400,733 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($356,250) 
($18,750) 
($370,500) 
($19,500) 
($385,320) 
($20,280) 
($400,733) 
($21,091) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Limiting the taxable sales price of a used motor vehicle to the price stated on the receipt or bill of sale in the absence 
of convincing evidence that other consideration which raised the taxable sales price was given will result in losses to 
the General Fund and reductions to revenue sharing. 
LRI368(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Create a Unified Early Childhood Education System in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0568
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND, KENT, BRANNIGAN, CRAVEN, HILL, EDGECOMB, KESCHL, WEBSTER

Legislative Document 
No. 568 
S.P. 160 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Create a Unified Early Childhood Education System in 
Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative KENT of Woolwich and 
Senators: BRANNIGAN of Cumberland, CRAVEN of Androscoggin, HILL of York, 
Representatives: EDGECOMB of Caribou, KESCHL of Belgrade, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to create a unified early childhood education system that will result 
in more effective use of limited resources and produce improved outcomes.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0572
Committee Amendment CA_A_S138 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 164, L.D. 572, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Health Data Organization Relating to Retail 
Pharmacies" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
notc. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05115111 
frac=. 
LD572 
LR 1505(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Health Data Organization Relating to Retail 
Pharmacies 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" S -,?> ~ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Removing retail pharmacies from the list of entities funding and reporting to the Maine Health Data Organization 
(MHDO) could reduce MHDO Other Special Revenue Funds revenue. The MHDO estimates revenue from retail 
pharmacies is expected to be $58,869 in FY 2011. MHDO rules for determining assessments would effectively allo," 
the MHDO to increase assessments paid by other health care payers and providers to offset this lost revenue. 
LRI505(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Regulate the Use of Traffic Surveillance Cameras
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0570
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BRANNIGAN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2117, 29-A MRSA §2117-A

Legislative Document 
No. 570 
S.P. 162 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Regulate the Use of Traffic Surveillance Cameras 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2117, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 223, §1, is repealed. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2117-A, sub-§3, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 605, §1, is 
amended to read: 
C.  Any state, county or municipal law enforcement agency when providing public 
safety, conducting criminal investigations and ensuring compliance with local, state 
and federal laws.  For purposes of this paragraph, "providing for public safety" 
includes the enforcement of any state, county or municipal motor vehicle violations.  
For purposes of this paragraph, an automated license plate recognition system may 
use only information entered by a law enforcement officer as defined by Title 17-A, 
section 2, subsection 17 and based on specific and articulable facts of a concern for 
safety, wrongdoing or a criminal investigation or pursuant to a civil order or records 
from the National Crime Information Center database or an official published law 
enforcement bulletin. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides for the use of automatic license plate recognition systems in the 
enforcement of motor vehicle violations.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Sales Tax on Used Motor Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0571
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, PRESCOTT, COLLINS, THOMAS, CEBRA, CRAFTS, O'CONNOR, SIROCKI
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752

Legislative Document 
No. 571 
S.P. 163 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Sales Tax on Used Motor 
Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative PRESCOTT of Topsham and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, THOMAS of Somerset, Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, 
CRAFTS of Lisbon, O'CONNOR of Berwick, SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1752, sub-§14, ¶A, as amended by PL 2007, c. 627, §43, is 
further amended to read: 
A.  "Sale price" includes: 
(1)  Any consideration for services that are a part of a retail sale; and 
(2)  All receipts, cash, credits and property of any kind or nature and any amount 
for which credit is allowed by the seller to the purchaser, without any deduction 
on account of the cost of the property sold, the cost of the materials used, labor or 
service cost, interest paid, losses or any other expenses.; and 
(3)  With regard to a used motor vehicle, only the items in subparagraphs (1) and 
(2) as shown on a receipt or bill of sale may be considered part of the sale price 
unless there is convincing evidence that other consideration was given as part of 
the sale. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that only the items of consideration or other items of value shown 
on a receipt or bill of sale for a used motor vehicle may be considered part of the sale 
price for purposes of sales tax unless there is convincing evidence that other 
consideration was given as part of the sale.
An Act To Protect the Civil Rights of Citizens
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0573
Committee Amendment CA_A_S171 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 165, L.D. 573, Bill, "An Act To Protect 
the Civil Rights of Citizens" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
( 
Approved: 05/16/11 
;;!;P'ac.. 
LD573 
LR 655(02) 
An Act To Protect the Civil Rights of Citizens 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A "('5- ) 1 \) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - All Funds 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil suits. 
The collection of additional filing fees may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The additional costs to State government can not be estimated at this time, but are expected to be significant. The 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Risk Management estimates the cost of the increase 
in liability insurance rates needed to cover the additional claims and expenses to be $3,000,000 per year. In addition, 
the Office of the Attorney General will require additional General Fund appropriations to fund one Assistant Attorney 
General position. It is assumed that the affected State agency would be responsible for any other fees and other 
awards or damages. 
Additional costs to the Maine Community College System associated with this provision can not be determined at this 
time, however, the System has estimated the cost to defend an average of 3 cases per year to be approximately $45,000 
in staff, insurance and liability costs. 
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An Act To Extend the Time of a Temporary Registration Plate
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0574
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, BRYANT, COLLINS, THOMAS, CEBRA, CRAFTS, DOW, O'CONNOR, PRESCOTT
Amends: 29-A MRSA §462

Legislative Document 
No. 574 
S.P. 166 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Extend the Time of a Temporary Registration Plate 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, THOMAS of Somerset, Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, 
CRAFTS of Lisbon, DOW of Waldoboro, McKANE of Newcastle, O'CONNOR of Berwick, 
PRESCOTT of Topsham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §462, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
2.  Payment of fee for temporary registration plate.  The fee for a temporary 
registration plate is $1 per plate.  A purchaser may operate the motor vehicle or trailer 
with a temporary registration plate for a period of 14 30 consecutive days without 
payment of a regular fee.  If the purchaser is a nonresident member of the Armed 
Services, the purchaser may operate a motor vehicle or trailer for a period of 20 
consecutive days without payment of a regular fee.  At the end of this initial period, a 
resident who is unable to comply with the requirements of chapter 7 or a nonresident who 
has applied for but has not yet received a registration certificate from a home state may 
request the Secretary of State to extend this period without charge for an additional 20 
days. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the period of time of a motor vehicle temporary registration plate 
from 14 days to 30 days.
An Act To Protect the Civil Rights of Citizens
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0573
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, O'CONNOR, SIROCKI, WATERHOUSE
Amends: 5 MRSA §4686

Legislative Document 
No. 573 
S.P. 165 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Protect the Civil Rights of Citizens 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: O'CONNOR of Berwick, SIROCKI of Scarborough, 
WATERHOUSE of Bridgton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4686 is enacted to read: 
§4686.  Deprivation of rights 
Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 14, section 8103, a person who under color of 
a statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, custom or usage of the State or political subdivision 
of the State subjects another person to the deprivation of any right, privilege or immunity 
secured by the Constitution of Maine is liable to the party injured in an action at law, suit 
in equity or other proper proceeding for redress.  This section does not apply to injunctive 
relief in an action brought against a judicial officer for an act or omission taken in the 
officer's judicial capacity unless a declaratory decree was violated or declaratory relief 
was unavailable. 
SUMMARY 
This bill mirrors federal law in allowing a person to bring a civil action for a violation 
of the person's constitutional rights against a person acting under the color of a statute, 
ordinance, rule, regulation, custom or usage of the State or a political subdivision of the 
State.
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Restrict the Possession of Firearms in Certain Circumstances
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0578
Senate Amendment SA_A_S143 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 170, L.D. 578, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Municipalities To Restrict the Possession of Firearms in Certain Circumstances" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in the last line (page 1, line 16 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "ordinances." the following: 'If the legislative body of a 
municipality adopts an ordinance that restricts the carrying of firearms in that 
municipality's essential municipal offices or places of legislative assembly. or both. the 
municipality shall post, in a prominent location outside the affected offices and places, 
notice of the existence of that restriction.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires a municipality, if the legislative body of that municipality 
adopts an ordinance that restricts the carrying of firearms in that municipality's essential 
municipal offices or places of legislative assembly, to post in a prominent location 
outside the affected offices and place 
n 
ce of the existence ofthat restriction. 
SPONSOREDBY: ______ -L~~~L-~--------
(Senator KATZ) 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Health Data Organization Relating to Retail Pharmacies
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0572
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, COLLINS, CEBRA, SARTY
Amends: 22 MRSA §8702

Legislative Document 
No. 572 
S.P. 164 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Health Data 
Organization Relating to Retail Pharmacies 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Senators: COLLINS of York, McCORMICK of Kennebec, Representatives: 
CEBRA of Naples, McKANE of Newcastle, SARTY of Denmark. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §8702, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §18, is 
further amended to read: 
4.  Health care facility.  "Health care facility" means a public or private, proprietary 
or not-for-profit entity or institution providing health services, including, but not limited 
to, a radiological facility licensed under chapter 160, a health care facility licensed under 
chapter 405, an independent radiological service center, a federally qualified health center 
certified by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health 
Resources and Services Administration, a rural health clinic or rehabilitation agency 
certified or otherwise approved by the Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services 
within the Department of Health and Human Services, a home health care provider 
licensed under chapter 419, an assisted living program or a residential care facility 
licensed under chapter 1663, a hospice provider licensed under chapter 1681, a retail 
store drug outlet licensed under Title 32, chapter 117, a state institution as defined under 
Title 34-B, chapter 1 and a mental health facility licensed under Title 34-B, chapter 1.  
For the purposes of this chapter, "health care facility" does not include retail pharmacies. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §8702, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 653, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by §7, is amended to read: 
9.  Provider.  "Provider" means a health care facility, health care practitioner, health 
product manufacturer, or health product vendor or pharmacy but does not include a retail 
pharmacy. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes retail pharmacies from the list of entities funding and reporting to 
the Maine Health Data Organization.
An Act To Limit Taxes on Hospitals
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0577
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 36 MRSA §2892

Legislative Document 
No. 577 
S.P. 169 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Limit Taxes on Hospitals 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §2892, as amended by PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. AAA, §1, is further 
amended by inserting at the end a new paragraph to read: 
For hospital taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2012, the total revenue 
collected under this section may not exceed $81,386,215.  If revenue calculated at the 
rates provided in this section is projected to exceed this limit, the assessor in consultation 
with the Department of Health and Human Services shall calculate a reduced rate of tax 
that will not result in revenue in excess of $81,386,215. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits the tax on hospitals to $81,386,215 annually beginning in 2012.
An Act To Protect Children from Sexual Predators
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0580
Committee Amendment CA_A_S26 (Senate)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §284

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 172, L.D. 580, Bill, "An Act To Protect 
Children from Sexual Predators" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, immediate action by the Legislature is necessary to close a loophole in the 
current statute regarding sexual exploitation of a minor in order to ensure prosecutors 
have the necessary tools to prosecute these cases and to better protect children; 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 neceSSaIY for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 
17-A MRSA §284, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 608, §4, is 
amended to read: 
5. For purposes of this section, any element of age of the person depicted means the 
age of the person at the time the sexually explicit conduct occurred, not the age of the 
person depicted at the time of dissemination Sf, possession or accessing of the sexually 
explicit visual image or material.' 
Amend the bill by adding before the sUlmnary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited 111 the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 172, L.D. 580 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and clause and, to be consistent with 
changes in the bill, also amends the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 284, 
subsection 5 to include the word "accessing" in the provision dealing with the 
interpretation of age of the person being depicted in a sexually explicit visual image or 
material. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Study the Creation of a School of Hospitality and Hotel Management within the University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0579
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: KATZ, FITTS, McCORMICK

Legislative Document 
No. 579 
S.P. 171 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
Resolve, To Study the Creation of a School of Hospitality and Hotel 
Management within the University of Maine System 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative FITTS of Pittsfield and 
Senator: McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolve proposes to have the University of Maine System study the creation of a 
degree program for hospitality and hotel management within the university system.
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Restrict the Possession of Firearms in Certain Circumstances
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0578
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: KATZ, DION, FARNHAM
Amends: 25 MRSA §2011

Legislative Document 
No. 578 
S.P. 170 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Restrict the Possession of 
Firearms in Certain Circumstances 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative DION of Portland and 
Senator: FARNHAM of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2011, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 359, is amended to 
read: 
3.  Exception.  This section does not prohibit an order, ordinance, rule or regulation 
of any political subdivision which that, with the exception of appropriate civil penalty 
provisions, conforms exactly with any applicable provision of state law or which that 
regulates the discharge of firearms within a jurisdiction. This section does not prohibit the 
legislative body of any municipality from adopting an ordinance that restricts the carrying 
of firearms in that municipality's essential municipal offices and places of legislative 
assembly in the same manner and with the same effect as those restrictions are applied by 
law or rule in the State's capitol area. For the purpose of this subsection, "essential 
municipal offices" means the customary office facilities of a municipality's clerk, 
treasurer, tax collector, assessor, manager or administrator, and "places of legislative 
assembly" means the town or city hall or other municipal building where the town 
meeting or town or city council assembles for the purpose of enacting or adopting 
municipal budgets, laws and ordinances. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a municipal legislative body with the authority to adopt an 
ordinance that restricts the carrying of firearms in the municipality's essential municipal 
offices and places of legislative assembly just as the State imposes those restrictions in its 
capitol area.
An Act To Repeal the Laws Governing the Capital Investment Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0581
House Amendment HA_A_H295 (House)
Committee: Bills in the Second Reading
Amends: 22 MRSA §328

HOUSE AMENDMENT ·4, to S.P. 173, L.D. 581, Bill, "An Act To Repeal the 
Laws Governing the Capital Investment Fund" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 3 to 6 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §328, sub-§3-A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. J, §2, is 
repealed.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is being presented on behalf of the Committee on Bills in the 
Second Reading. Public Law 2011, chapter 90 repealed the sections of law that deal with 
state health planning, and this bill amends the same sections of law. The amendment is 
necessary to prevent a conflict. 
SPONSORED BY: t J...,vt"'& 
~_c-llG..--\ L ~ 
(Representative RICHARDSON, D.) 
TOWN: Carmel 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Children from Sexual Predators
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0580
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DIAMOND, PLUMMER, GERZOFSKY, BURNS, CLARKE, HASKELL, SANDERSON
Amends: 17-A MRSA §284

Legislative Document 
No. 580 
S.P. 172 
In Senate, February 15, 2011 
An Act To Protect Children from Sexual Predators 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative PLUMMER of Windham and 
Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, CLARKE of 
Bath, HASKELL of Portland, SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §284, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 345, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
A.  Intentionally or knowingly transports, exhibits, purchases or, possesses or 
accesses with intent to view any book, magazine, newspaper, print, negative, slide, 
motion picture, computer data file, videotape or other mechanically, electronically or 
chemically reproduced visual image or material that the person knows or should 
know depicts another person engaging in sexually explicit conduct, and: 
(1)  The other person has not in fact attained 16 years of age; or 
(2)  The person knows or has reason to know that the other person has not 
attained 16 years of age. 
Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; 
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §284, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, 
§12, is amended to read: 
C.  Intentionally or knowingly transports, exhibits, purchases or, possesses or 
accesses with intent to view any book, magazine, newspaper, print, negative, slide, 
motion picture, computer data file, videotape or other mechanically, electronically or 
chemically reproduced visual image or material that the person knows or should 
know depicts another person engaging in sexually explicit conduct, and: 
(1)  The other person has not in fact attained 12 years of age; or 
(2)  The person knows or has reason to know that the other person has not 
attained 12 years of age. 
Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds accessing with the intent to view sexually explicit material involving a 
child under 16 years of age to the offense of possession of sexually explicit material.
An Act To Appropriate Funds for the Maine Downtown Center
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0584
Senate Amendment SA_A_S348 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 176, L.D. 584, Bill, "An Act To Appropriate 
Funds for the Maine Downtown Center" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, MAINE 
Development Foundation 0198 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to support the statewide Main Street programs 
administered by the Maine Downtown Center beginning in fiscal year 2012-13. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
This amendment eliminates the funding in fiscal year 2011-12. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: 
~.1..n:.2 L 'Jh 
(Senator ROSEN, R.) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2012-13 
$25,000 
$25,000 
Approved: 06124111 frac. 
LD584 
LR 1011(06) 
An Act To Appropriate Funds for the Maine Downtown Center 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" 
- '34t 
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
($25,000) 
$0 
($25,000) 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
This amendment eliminates the fiscal year 2011-12 General Fund cost of the bill of$25,000. 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
As amended, the bill still includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $25,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 
2012-13 to the Maine Development Foundation to support the statewide Main Street programs administered by the 
Maine Downtown Center. 
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