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An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1868
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_D_S585 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" D " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1383, L.D. 1868, Bill, "An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of 
Maine" 
Amend the amendment in the first line after the title (page 1, line 11 in amendment) 
by striking out the following: "55" and inserting the following: '56' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part E. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision that amends the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 38, section 410-M, last paragraph, which is repealed in Public Law 2011, chapter 
655, Part EE, section 22. 
It also removes provisions that provide for the Department of Education to approve 
the annual entitlement plan and budget of intermediate education units and establish a 
state-level advisory committee to provide advice to the department on implementing 
general administration and supervisi~ 
SPONSORED BY"'-~.. r/? 
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(Senator HASTINGS) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1868
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H954 (House)
Amends: 10 MRSA §9903

HOUSE AMENDMENT "If "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1383, 
L.D. 1868, Bill, "An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part E the following: 
'PARTF 
Sec. F-l. 10 MRSA §9903, sub-§I, ~, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 622, §1, is 
amended to read: 
B. Unemployment insurance, taxes or fees or workers' compensation insurance taxes 
or fees; and 
Sec. F-2. Retroactivity. That section of this Part that amends the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 10, section 9903, subsection 1, paragraph B applies retroactively to April 
12,2012.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects a clerical error by removing a comma that was erroneously 
included in a description of the fees and taxes that are not required to be paid by an 
out-of-state business that responds to a state of emergency in this State. 
The law 
corrected by this amendment was enacted by Public Law 2011, chapter 622. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative NASS) 
TOWN: Acton 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1868
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S566 (Senate)
Amends: 10 MRSA §9903

SENATE AMENDMENT" 13" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1383, L.D. 1868, Bill, "An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of 
Maine" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part E the following: 
'PARTF 
Sec. F-l. 10 MRSA §9903, sub-§I, ~, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 622, §1, is 
amended to read: 
B. Unemployment insurance, taxes or fees or workers' compensation insurance taxes 
or fees; and 
Sec. F-2. Retroactivity. That section of this Part that amends the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 10, section 9903, subsection 1, paragraph B applies retroactively to April 
12,2012.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects a clerical error by removing a comma that was erroneously 
included in a description of the fees and taxes that are not required to be paid by an 
out-of-state business that responds to a state of emergency in this State. 
The law 
corrected by this amendment was enacted by Pu . L 
2011, chapter 622. 
SPONSORED BYC::::3:::::;;~~~~~~~~ __ 
(Senator HASTINGS) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1868
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_E_S586 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §6747

SENATE AMENDMENT" E." to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1383, L.D. 1868, Bill, "An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of 
Maine" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part E the following: 
'PARTF 
Sec. F-l. 12 MRS A §6743, as amended by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §21 and 
affected by Pt. X, §2 and c. 520, §9, is further amended to read: 
§6743. Closed areas 
1. Mahogany quahogs from closed areas. A person may not: 
A. Fish for or take quahogs, inoluding mahogany quahogs, from an area closed by 
relffilation pursuant to section 6172; or 
B. Possess, ship, transport or sell quahogs, inoluding mahogany quahogs, taken from 
an area closed by regulation pursuant to section 6172. 
2. Washing or holding in closed areas. A person may not: 
A. Wash, hold or keep mahogany quahogs in an area closed by regulation pursuant 
to section 6172; or 
B. Possess, ship, transport or sell mahogany quahogs washed, held or kept in an area 
closed by regulation pursuant to section 6172. 
3. Exception. This section does not apply to the taking of mahogany quahogs under 
the authority of section 6856. 
Sec. F-2. 12 MRSA §6747, sub-§I, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §22 and 
affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
1. Taking from closed areas. A person may not: 
A. Fish for or take mussels from an area closed by regulation pursuant to section 
6172; or 
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SENATE AMENDMENT" E "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1383, L.D. 1868 
B. Possess, ship, transport or sell mussels taken from an area closed hv resTulation 
pursuant to section 6172. 
Sec. F-3. 12 MRSA §6747, sub-§2, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, c. 452, 
Pt. F, §22 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
2. Washing or holding in closed areas. A person may not: 
A. Wash, hold or keep mussels in an area closed by regulation pursuant to section 
6172; or 
B. Possess, ship, transport or sell mussels washed, held or kept in an area closed by 
remlatioB pursuant to section 6172.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Public Law 2011, chapter 527, which took t:rfect on March 18, 2012, allows the 
Commissioner of Marine Resources to close con;;aminated areas to the harvesting of 
marine organisms through issuing text and map descriptions rather than through 
emergency rulemaking. Although the intent was to cover all clams, quahogs, oysters and 
mussels, the new closure process inadvertently omitted mahogany quahogs and mussels. 
This amendment provides that the new closure process applies to mahogany quahogs and 
mussels. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~.~ 
(Senator HASTINGS) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government To Address Revenue Shortfalls Projected for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1870
House Amendment HA_A_H778 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "Ii" to H.P. 1384, L.D. 1870, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government 
and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government To Address Revenue Shortfalls Projected for the Fiscal Year Ending 
June 30, 2012" 
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, the 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next 
fiscal year; and 
Whereas, certain obligations and expenses incident to the operation of state 
departments and institutions will become due and payable immediately in order to 
achieve savings authorized in this Act; 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,' 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the hill. 
SPONSORED BY: ?ddG~0 
(Representative FLOOD) 
TOWN: Winthrop 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Creating an Honorable Service Plaque To Honor Maine Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1871
Committee Amendment CA_A_H853 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1385, L.D. 1871, "Resolve, Creating 
an Honorable Service Plaque To Honor Maine Veterans" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 4 (page 1, lines 25 to 37 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 4. 
Transfer of funds; Department of Defense, Veterans and 
Emergency Management. Resolved: That, notwithstanding any other provision of 
law, on or before August 15, 2012 the State Controller shall transfer $13,000 from the 
Veterans Services program, General Fund account within the Department of Defense, 
Veterans and Emergency Management to the State House and Capitol Park Commission 
program, Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Legislature for the design and 
construction of a plaque pursuant to section 1; and be it further 
Sec. 5. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
State House and Capitol Park Commission 0615 
Initiative: Provides an allocation to contract for the design and construction of a plaque to 
honor veterans of the State. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$13,000 
$13,000 
This amendment strikes the provision that allocates $500 of Other Special Revenue 
Funds to the State House and Capitol Park Commission and replaces it with a provision 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1385, L.D. 1871 
that transfers $13,000 from the Veterans Services program, General Fund account within 
the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to contract for the 
design and construction of a plaque to honor veterans of the State. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/12 frac:. 
LD 1871 
LR 2815(02) 
Resolve, Creating an Honorable Service Plaque To Honor Maine Veterans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" L ~ -£) S 3 ) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Transfers 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$13,000 
$0 
$13,000 
$0 
This legislation transfers $13,000 in fiscal year 2012-13 from the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency 
Management General Fund account to the Legislature Other Special Revenue Funds account for a plaque honoring 
veterans. The bill includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation to the Legislature of $13,000 in fiscal year 
2012-13 for this purpose. 
$0 
$0 
Additional costs to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management associated with accepting 
sources of funding for the plaque and reporting the proposed design and location of the plaque can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR2815(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To lO Rename the Maine Jobs Council as the State Workforce Investment Board and Make Changes to Its Structure
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1874
Committee Amendment CA_A_S511 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 655, L.D. 1874, Bill, "An Act To 
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Rename the Maine Jobs Council as the State Workforce Investment Board and Make 
Changes to Its Structure" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in the first line (page 1, line 14 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "PL 2009, c. 12, §§1 and 2" and inserting the following: 'PL 2011, c. 491, 
§lO' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in §2006 in subsection 7 by striking out all of paragraph 
A and inserting the following: 
'A. The council shall create;; Q standing committees of up to 12 members. Baeh 
standing connnittee may include up to 8 noncouncil members appointed by the 
council ohair and ckawn from the same constituency groups as the counoil's 
membership. 
The standing committees shall make recommendations to the full 
council board. The;; Q standing committees are as follows: 
(2) School-to-work; 
(3) Employment of people with disabilities; and 
(4) Women's employment issues~~ 
(5) Older workers; 
(6) Veterans employment; and 
(7) The Program Policy Committee.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pmi letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 655, L.D. 1874 
SUMMARY 
This amendment resolves conflicts in the bill created by the enactment of Public Law 
2011, chapter 491. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 03/28112 
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LD 1874 
LR2785(02) 
An Act To Rename the Maine Jobs Council as the State Workforce Investment Board and Make 
Changes to Its Structure 
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
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Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Labor associated with implementing the requirements of this legislation can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2785(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Transparency in Elcctricity Pricing for Maine Ratepayers Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1875
Committee Amendment CA_A_H827 (House)

LD 1875, 
LR 2793(02) 
An Act To Provide Transparency in Elcctricity Pricing for Maine Ratepayers 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';4 " {H -~ d 1 ') 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Requircd: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
The bill provides that the Public Utilities Commission and the Office of the Public Advocate must develop their 
budgets using a zero-based budgeting process or other method directed by the State Budget Officer. It also requires the 
Public Utilities Commission to develop information useful to electric ratepayers regarding the costs and effects of 
state policies on electric taxpayers, with the information being posted by the Commission and the Office of the Public 
Advocate on their publicly available websites. The Commission is also required to examine ways by which 
transmission and distribution utilities may inform customers of the information developed. The Commission is 
required to report on its actions, including any recommendations, to the Legislature by February 15,2013. Any costs 
to the Public Utilities Commission and the Office of the Public Advocate can be absorbed within existing resources. 
LR2793(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify Authorized Associations of Veterinary Practice
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1877
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: GOODALL
Amends: 32 MRSA §4864

Legislative Document 
No. 1877 
S.P. 656 
In Senate, March 14, 2012 
An Act To Clarify Authorized Associations of Veterinary Practice 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §4864, sub-§12, as amended by PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §8, is 
further amended to read: 
12.  Unauthorized associations.  A veterinarian may practice only in an individual 
capacity under that veterinarian's own name or in association with a licensed practitioner 
of veterinary medicine or professional association.  Notwithstanding paragraph A, for 
purposes of this subsection, a veterinarian who has an employment relationship with a 
corporation or other legal entity that provides a continuum of veterinary services and 
treatment, including, but not limited to, diagnostic laboratory, research and development 
services and health and import and export certification, is considered to be lawfully 
practicing under that veterinarian's own name as long as that veterinarian is individually 
accountable for conduct under that veterinarian's license.  The following are deemed 
unauthorized associations: 
A.  Association Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, association for the 
joint practice of veterinary medicine with any person, corporation or partnership not 
licensed to practice veterinary medicine; 
B.  Knowingly aiding and abetting in the practice of veterinary medicine any person 
not licensed to practice in this State; 
C.  The lending, leasing or in any other manner placing of one's license at the 
disposal of or in the service of any other person not licensed to practice veterinary 
medicine in this State; and 
D.  The continuance of a veterinarian directly or indirectly in the employ of or in 
association with any veterinarian after knowledge that such veterinarian is engaged in 
the violation of the provisions of this chapter; or 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires a veterinarian to practice veterinary medicine under the 
veterinarian's own name or as part of a professional association.  The joint practice with 
another person or corporation that is not licensed to practice veterinary medicine is 
prohibited. 
This bill allows a licensed veterinarian to practice veterinary medicine as a salaried 
employee of a corporation or other legal entity that provides veterinarian-related services, 
such as diagnostic laboratory services, research and development and certification for 
import or export, as long as that veterinarian remains individually accountable for 
conduct under that veterinarian's license.
An Act To Clarify Authorized Associations of Veterinary Practice
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1877
Committee Amendment CA_A_S487 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 656, L.D. 1877, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify Authorized Associations of Veterinary Practice" 
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, it is essential to immediately modernize the Maine Veterinary Practice 
Act so that veterinarians can continue to provide vital services to Maine businesses in our 
emerging industries, including aquaculture and bioscience, helping to support innovation 
in new technologies; 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, ' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following; 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited m the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Enhance Opportunities for the Sale of Lottery Tickets
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1880
Committee Amendment CA_A_S507 (Senate)
Amends: 8 MRSA §371, 17-A MRSA §952

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 657, L.D. 1880, Bill, "An Act To 
Enhance Opportunities for the Sale of Lottery Tickets" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Ensure the State's Authority over the Operation of Gambling Activities' 
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble by striking out all of the 3rd paragraph 
(page 1, lines 6 to 8 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Whereas, the State needs to assert its authority over the conduct of gambling; and' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
emergency clause and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 8 MRSA §371, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Agent. "Agent" means a person or that person's representative who has been 
licensed under this chapter to selliotterv tickets on behalf of the State from the physical 
premises of the licensee's retail business establishment. 
Sec. 2. 
17-A MRSA §952, sub-§l1, as enacted by PL 1975, c. 499, §l, is 
amended to read: 
11. 
"Unlawful" means not expressly authorized by statute. 
An activity not 
expressly authorized by statute does not cease to be unlawful solely because it is 
authorized under federal law or the laws of another state or jurisdiction.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment establishes a definition of "agent" 
as it pertains to those businesses licensed to sell lottery tickets on behalf of the State. The 
amendment provides that a gambling activity not expressly authorized by Maine law does 
not cease to be unlawful solely because it is authorized under federal law or the laws of 
another state or jurisdiction. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Commercial Sale of Deeds Records
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1881
Committee: State and Local Government
Amends: 33 MRSA §671

Legislative Document 
No. 1881 
S.P. 658 
In Senate, March 15, 2012 
An Act Regarding the Commercial Sale of Deeds Records 
Reported by Senator THOMAS of Somerset for the Joint Standing Committee on State and 
Local Government pursuant to Joint Order, S.P. 638. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §671 is enacted to read: 
§671.  Commercial resale 
1.  Prohibition on resale.  A person may not resell digital abstracts and copies of 
deeds. 
2.  Written statement.  A person requesting 1,000 or more digital abstracts and 
copies of consecutive deeds records shall provide to the register of deeds a signed written 
statement asserting that the records will not be sold or offered for sale. 
3.  Violations.  A violation of subsection 1 is a civil violation for which a fine of not 
more than $1,000 may be adjudged.  The execution of a statement under subsection 2 
containing a false statement constitutes unsworn falsification under Title 17-A, section 
453. 
4.  Application.  This section does not apply to commercial activity for which the 
exchange of copies of abstracts and deeds records is incidental to the commercial activity. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the resale of digital abstracts and copies of deeds.  A person 
requesting 1,000 or more consecutive deeds records must file a signed written statement 
with the register of deeds that the records are not being requested with the intent to resell.  
A person who resells deeds commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than 
$1,000 may be adjudged.  A person who executes a statement containing a false statement 
commits unsworn falsification under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 453.  
This prohibition does not apply to commercial activity for which the exchange of copies 
of abstracts and deeds records is incidental to the activity, such as a real estate closing.
An Act To Establish a Presidential Primary in the State II
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1882
Committee Amendment CA_A_S517 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 659, L.D. 1882, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a Presidential Primary in the State" 
II 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs To Develop 
Legislation Establishing a Presidential Primary' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Committee to meet. Resolved: That, by October 15, 2012 but no 
sooner than July 1, 2012, the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs 
shall hold a meeting to consider options for legislation to establish a presidential primary 
in the State. The committee may work with the Secretary of State to develop the timeline 
for a presidential primary and to ensure compliance with existing state and federal law 
governing the conduct of elections and consult with representatives of political parties 
regarding party rules; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: 
That, no later than December 1, 2012, the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over elections matters shall 
complete its report detailing the options considered at its meeting held in accordance with 
section 1 and develop necessary implementing legislation. The joint standing committee 
may report out a bill to establish a presidential primary to the First Regular Session of the 
126th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that directs the Joint Standing 
Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs to meet and develop legislation to be 
considered by the First Regular Session of the 126th Legislature that establishes a 
presidential primary. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIREI! 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Approved: 03/31/12 ;:tvac:. 
LD 1882 
LR 2818(02) 
An Act To Establish a Presidential Primary in the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" S -517 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The projected expenses for one interim meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs are 
projected to be $2,125 in fiscal year 2012-13. If an additional interim meeting is needed, the incremental cost of that 
meeting is estimated to be $1,625. The Legislature'S proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2012-13 for 
legislative studies. Whether the amount is· sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of studies 
authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Secretary of State associated with developing a timeline for a presidential 
primary and ensuring compliance with applicable laws can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2818(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Revise the Laws Regarding the Fund for a Healthy Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1884
Senate Amendment SA_A_S612 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 661, L.D. 1884, Bill, "An Act To Revise the 
Laws Regarding the Fund for a Healthy Maine" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 and 4. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the Fund for a Healthy Maine Study Commission proposed 
in the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
SPONSORED BY: 
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COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/16/12 ,;tva-c:. 
LD 1884 
LR 2738(03) 
An Act To Revise the Laws Regarding the Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" s· ~'2-
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium savings - General Fund 
This amendment reduces the cost of the bill by approximately $6,960 every 4 years beginning in fiscal year 2015-16. 
LR2738(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1885
Committee Amendment CA_B_H894 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~" to H.P. 1393, L.D. 1885, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Maine Economic Improvement Fund" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1,2013.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the cOlmnittee. It adds an effective date of 
July 1,2013. 
FISCAL NOTE REQYIRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 04/02/12 ;:tvac. 
LD 1885 
LR2792(03) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Maine Economic Improvement Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~, Lit -gq 4-) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential Impact on Grant Funding - University of Maine System 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Requiring the University of Maine System to reallocate a minimum of3% of the annual General Fund appropriation it 
receives beginning in fiscal year 2013-14 for research and development (R&D) from existing programs at the 
University of Maine and the University of Southern Maine to support R&D efforts at its other campuses may impact 
the amount of grant funds that it is able to leverage. The University of Maine System reports a leverage rate of 4.5 to 
for its existing programs. The total impact will depend on the actual leverage rate achieved at the other University 
of Maine campuses for the R&D funding. 
LR2792(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Maine Economic Improvement Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1885
House Amendment HA_A_H917 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,.,A- " to H.P. 1393, L.D. 1885, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Laws Pertaining to the Maine Economic Improvement Fund" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph H in the first line (page 1, line 21 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "3 %" and inserting the following: '10%' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph H in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 23 and 24 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Machias and the University of Maine at Presque 
Isle" and inserting the following: 'Machias, the University of Maine at Presque Isle and 
the Maine Maritime Academy' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the percentage of annual disbursements from the Maine 
Economic Improvement Fund apportioned to education institutions to support research 
and development from 3% to 10% and includes the Maine Maritime Academy as a 
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(Representative COTTA) 
TOWN: China 
FISCAL .'iOn: HEQl:lRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/12 
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LD 1885 
LR 2792(05) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Maine Economic Improvement Fund 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 'ft' 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Cotta of China 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Reduction in Grant Funding - University of Maine System 
Increase in Grant Funding - Maine Maritime Academy 
Requiring that a percentage of the annual General Fund appropriation that the University of Maine System receives 
for the Maine Economic Improvement Fund be directed to the Maine Maritime Academy will reduce the amount of 
overall grant funds that the System will be able to leverage for research and development. 
Increasing the percentage that the University of Maine System must reallocate from a minimum of 3% to a minimun 
of 10% of the annual General Fund appropriation it receives for research and development (R&D) from existing 
programs at the University of Maine and the University of Southern Maine to support R&D efforts at its other 
campuses, as well as to Maine Maritime Academy, may further impact the amount of grant funds that it is able to 
leverage. The University of Maine System reports a leverage rate of 4.5 to 1 for its existing programs. The total 
impact will depend on the actual leverage rate achieved at the other University of Maine campuses for the R&D 
funding. 
LR2792(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Maine Economic Improvement Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1885
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: TILTON, RAYE, BURNS, WILLETTE, WINSOR, WOOD
Amends: 10 MRSA §948

Legislative Document 
No. 1885 
H.P. 1393 
House of Representatives, March 15, 2012 
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Maine Economic 
Improvement Fund 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TILTON of Harrington. 
Cosponsored by President RAYE of Washington and 
Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, WILLETTE of Presque Isle, WINSOR of Norway, 
WOOD of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §948, sub-§1, ¶F, as amended by PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, 
§5, is further amended to read: 
F.  Providing an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature by January 1st of 
each regular session of the Legislature setting forth: 
(1)  The operations of the fund during the fiscal year; 
(2)  The assets and liabilities of the fund at the end of its most recent fiscal year; 
and 
(3)  The annual measurable goals and objectives of the fund, as established by the 
board, and an assessment of the achievement of those goals and objectives.  The 
goals and objectives must include, but may not be limited to, education, research 
and development; and 
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §948, sub-§1, ¶G, as repealed and replaced by PL 1997, c. 
683, Pt. A, §4, is amended to read: 
G.  Protecting all intellectual property in accordance with the "University of Maine 
System Statement of Policy Governing Patents and Copyrights," including, but not 
limited to, proprietary information contained in proposals, grants, contracts or other 
legal agreements.  Publication of information may be reasonably delayed until 
appropriate measures have been taken to protect the intellectual property.; and 
Sec. 3.  10 MRSA §948, sub-§1, ¶H is enacted to read: 
H.  Apportioning a minimum of 3% of the annual disbursements from the fund 
among the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington, 
the University of Maine at Fort Kent, the University of Maine at Machias and the 
University of Maine at Presque Isle to support research and development. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System to apportion 
a minimum of 3% of the annual disbursements from the Maine Economic Improvement 
Fund among the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington, 
the University of Maine at Fort Kent, the University of Maine at Machias and the 
University of Maine at Presque Isle to support research and development.
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Maine Economic Improvement Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1885
House Amendment HA_B_H923 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "&" to H.P. 1393, L.D. 1885, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Laws Pertaining to the Maine Economic Improvement Fund" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph H in the first line (page 1, line 21 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "3%" and inserting the following: '10%' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph H in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 23 and 24 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Machias and the University of Maine at Presque 
Isle" and inserting the following: 'Machias, the University of Maine at Presque Isle and 
the Maine Maritime Academy' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the percentage of annual disbursements from the Maine 
Economic Improvement Fund apportioned to education institutions to support research 
and development from 3% to 10% and includes the Maine Maritime Academy as a 
recipient institution. 
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SPONSORED BY: -----,~?4 
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(Representative COTTA) 
TOWN: China 
FISCAL \OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/06/12 ;tvac:. 
LD 1885 
LR2792(07) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Maine Economic Improvement Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,~ " 
Sponsor: Rep. Cotta of China 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Increased impact on Grant Funding - University of Maine System 
Increasing the percentage that the University of Maine System must reallocate from a minimum of3% to a minimun 
of 10% of the annual General Fund appropriation it receives for research and development (R&D) from existing 
programs at the University of Maine and the University of Southern Maine to support R&D efforts at its other 
campuses, as well as to Maine Maritime Academy, may further impact the amount of grant funds that it is able to 
leverage. The University of Maine System reports a leverage rate of 4.5 to 1 for its existing programs. The total 
impact will depend on the actual leverage rate achieved at the other University of Maine campuses for the R&D 
funding. 
LR2792(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen the State's Ability To Investigate and Prosecute Misuse of Public Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1888
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H936 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" If, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 665, 
L.D. 1888, Bill, "An Act To Strengthen the State's Ability To Investigate and Prosecute 
Misuse of Public Benefits" 
Amend the amendment in section 9 in § 1714-D by striking out all of subsection 6 and 
inserting the following: 
'6. Rules. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section, including 
rules to define "credible allegation of fraud" and to provide exception, expedited relief 
and appeal procedures as required by and in accordance with the requirements of federal 
law and regulations. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules 
as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt 
rules to provide expedited relief procedures, in addition to rules to provide exception and 
appeal procedures as required by the committee amendment. 
SPONSORED BY~ ;::i;-~~r= 
(Representative STUCKEY) 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT)
An Act To Strengthen the State's Ability To Investigate and Prosecute Misuse of Public Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1888
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S608 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 665, 
L.D. 1888, Bill, "An Act To Strengthen the State's Ability To Investigate and Prosecute 
Misuse of Public Benefits" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 13 (page 2, lines 35 to 41 and 
'Sec. 13. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEAL TH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Office for Family Independence Z020 
Initiative: Effective January 1, 2013, establishes and provides funding for 8 Fraud 
Investigator positions and 2 Office Associate positions and related All Other costs funded 
50% from the General Fund and 50% from Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office 
for Family Independence program. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2011-12 
0.000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2012-13 
$156,506 
$9,822 
$166,328 
2012-13 
10.000 
$156,506 
$14,419 
$170,925 
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SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 665, L.D. 1888 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays the funding for the positions provided in Committee 
Amendment "A" until January 1, 2013 and adjusts the appropriations and allocations 
section accordingly. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: --=Z~ 
(Senator ROSEN, R) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/16/12 fr/ac 
LD 1888 
LR 2801(07) 
An Act To Strengthen the State's Ability To Investigate and Prosecute Misuse of Public Benefits 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" S ... bO~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen of Hancock 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2012-13 
($166,326) 
($166,326) 
($170,923) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This fiscal note reflects the incremental impact of delaying the effective date of the 10 positions created in the bill 
until January 1,2013. As amended, the bill provides a General Fund appropriation of$166,328 and an Other Special 
Revenue Funds allocation of $170,925 in 2012-13 for 8 Fraud Investigator positions and 2 Office Associate positions 
and related costs for the Office of Family Independence in the Department of Health and Human Services to 
strengthen the department's ability to investigate and prosecute the misuse of public benefits. 
LR2801(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Streamline the Process for Minors To Obtain a Work Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1890
Committee Amendment CA_A_S505 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 668, L.D. 1890, Bill, "An Act To 
Streamline the Process for Minors To Obtain a Work Permit" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Require the Department of Labor To Streamline the Process for a 
Minor To Obtain a Work Permit' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Department of Labor to streamline the process for minors to 
obtain a work permit. 
Resolved: 
That the Director of the Bureau of Labor 
Standards within the Department of Labor shall gather information from students, 
superintendents and employers to determine methods by which the process for minors to 
obtain work permits can be simplified without compromising the education of minors and 
while continuing to protect minors from working in unsafe or unhealthy conditions; and 
be it further 
Sec. 2. Reporting date established. Resolved: That the Director of the Bureau 
of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor shall report the director's findings 
under section 1, including a proposed streamlining model, to the joint standing committee 
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters by January 14,2013. The joint 
standing committee is authorized to introduce a bill related to the report to the First 
Regular Session of the 126th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve and is the minority report of the 
committee. It requires the Director of the Bureau of Labor Standards within the 
Department of Labor to gather information from students, superintendents and employers 
in order to determine ways to simplify the process for minors to obtain work permits. 
The director is required to report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over labor matters by January 14, 2013. The joint standing committee is 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 668, L.D. 1890 
authorized to introduce a bill related to the report to the First Regular Session of the 126th 
Legislature. 
¥lSCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
JSee attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03128112 :;t;?ac 
LD 1890 
LR 2784(02) 
An Act To Streamline the Process for Minors To Obtain a Work Permit 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" s. 505 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor to gather the required information 
and submit the required report can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2784(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 850: Health Plan Accountability, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1893
Committee Amendment CA_A_H849 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1396, L.D. 1893, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 850: Health Plan Accountability, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 850: 
Health Plan Accountability, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized only if the provision related to access to behavioral health 
care practitioners is amended to require the reasonable availability of those practitioners 
within a carrier's delivery system.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes final adoption of portions of Chapter 850: Health Plan 
Accountability as long as the provision related to access to behavioral health care 
practitioners is amended to require the reasonable availability of those practitioners 
within a carrier's delivery system. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Amend the Pilot Project for Independent Practice Dental Hygienists To Process Radiographs in Underserved Areas of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1891
Committee Amendment CA_A_S489 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" "" to S.P. 669, L.D. 1891, "Resolve, To Amend 
the Pilot Project for Independent Practice Dental Hygienists To Process Radiographs in 
Underserved Areas of the State" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 1 to 
in L.D.) 
Amend the resolve by inserting before section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 1. Resolve 2011, c. 67, §1, first ~, amended. Resolved: That Resolve 
2011, c. 67, § 1, first ~ is amended to read: 
Sec. 1. Pilot project for underserved areas of the State. Resolved: That 
the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Board of Dental Examiners 
shall establish a ~ 
pilot project to allow a licensed independent practice dental 
hygienist to expose and process radiographs under protocols developed by the Board of 
Dental Examiners within areas of the State that have been designated by the United States 
Department of Health and Human Services as dental health professional shortage areas. 
; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 by adding at the end the following: 
'; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Resolve 2011, c. 67, §1, last ~, amended. Resolved: That Resolve 
2011, c. 67, § 1, last ~ is amended to read: 
The pilot project terminates March 15, ~ 
2015; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency clause (page 1, lines 25 and 
in L.D.) 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 669, L.D. 1891 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It removes the emergency 
preamble and emergency clause and also amends Resolve 2011, chapter 67 by extending 
the pilot project for independent practice dental hygienists to process radiographs In 
underserved areas of the State by one year. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/24112 
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LD 1891 
LR 2824(02) 
Resolve, To Amend the Pilot Project for Independent Practice Dental Hygienists To Process 
Radiographs in Underserved Areas of the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" '5 ·4<i<i 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Board of Dental Examiners within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation associated with rulemaking can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
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