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An Act To Create a Public Charter School Program in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1553
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S328 (Senate)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1485

SENATE AMENDMENT" i3" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 496, 
L.D. 1553, Bill, "An Act To Create a Public Charter School Program in Maine" 
Amend the amendment by inseliing after section 4 the following: 
'Sec. 5. 20-A MRSA §1485, sub-§l, ~A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. 
XXXX, §13, is amended to read: 
A. Expenditures: 
(1) Regular instruction; 
(2) Special education; 
(3) Career and technical education; 
(3-A) Charter schools; 
(4) Other instruction, including summer school and extracurricular instruction; 
(5) Student and staff support; 
(6) System administration; 
(7) School administration; 
(8) Transportation and buses; 
(9) Facilities maintenance; 
(10) Debt service and other commitments; and 
(11) All other expenditures, including school lunch;' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" B" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 496, L.D. 1553 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides for the inclusion of a cost center relating to charter schools 
in warrant articles presented to the legislative body of a regional school unit for approval 
of the regional school unit b;~ 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Create a Public Charter School Program in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1553
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S329 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "e "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 496, 
L.D. 1553, Bill, "An Act To Create a Public Charter School Program in Maine" 
Amend the amendment in section 5 in §2405 in subsection 8 by inserting after 
paragraph D the following: 
'E. A public charter school authorized by the commission must receive approval 
from the legislative body of the school administrative unit in which the public charter 
school will be located before that public charter school may operate.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires a public charter school authorized by the State I Charter 
School Commission to receive approval from the legislative body of th: school 
administrative unit in which the public charter school will be located before th t public 
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COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Raise the Speed Limit on Interstate 95 between the City of Old Town and the Town of Houlton
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1557
Committee Amendment CA_A_H447 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1143, L.D. 1557, Bill, "An Act To 
Raise the Speed Limit on Interstate 95 between the City of Old Town and the Town of 
Houlton" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: OS/29/11 
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LD 1557 
LR 2122(02) 
An Act To Raise the Speed Limit on Interstate 95 between the City of Old Town and the Town of 
Houlton 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
FY20U-14 
$68,563 
$97,949 
$97,9149 
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Revenue 
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General Fund 
($68,563) 
($97,949) 
($97,9f9) 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($10,121) 
($14,456) 
($14,4r6) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$97,949 
($97,949) 
($14,456) 
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The General Fund revenue loss resulting from a decrease in the number of speeding tickets issued s estimated to be 
$68,563 in fiscal year 2011-12 and $97,949 in fiscal year 2012-13. In addition, there will be a red I ction in Other 
Special Revenue Funds revenue from a reduction in related surcharges and fees. Additional costs ~o the Department 
of Transportation associated with new speed limit signs on that portion ofInterstate 95 referenced in the bill can be 
absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2122(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Eliminate the Waiting Period before Insurance Adjusters May Offer Adjustment Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1555
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: HASKELL, GERZOFSKY, STRANG BURGESS, ALFOND
Amends: 24-A MRSA §1476

Legislative Document 
No. 1555 
H.P. 1141 
House of Representatives, May 10, 2011 
An Act To Eliminate the Waiting Period before Insurance Adjusters 
May Offer Adjustment Services 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HASKELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland and 
Representative: STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, Senator: ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §1476, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 592, §43, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §1476, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 592, §43, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Contract provision.  Any such An adjustment services contract must contain a 
provision, prominently printed on the first page of the contract, stating that the person 
contracting with the adjuster has the option to rescind the contract within 2 business days 
after the contract is signed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the provision of law that prohibits an insurance adjuster from 
soliciting or offering adjustment services to a person for at least 36 hours after an 
accident or occurrence for which that person may have a claim.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Replacement of Firearms Carried by Maine State Police
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1556
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BEAUDOIN, BRIGGS, CHASE
Amends: 5 MRSA §20-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1556 
H.P. 1142 
House of Representatives, May 10, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Replacement of 
Firearms Carried by Maine State Police 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAUDOIN of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CHASE of Wells. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §20-A, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Proceeds from sale of State Police firearms.  Proceeds from the sale of firearms 
to current or former State Police personnel in accordance with subsection 2 must be 
deposited within a dedicated account at the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State 
Police to be used to purchase replacement firearms. 
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
State Police 0291 
Initiative:  Provides funding on a one-time basis for firearms for members of the State 
Police. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs that proceeds from the sale of firearms to current or former State 
Police personnel be deposited into a dedicated account within the Department of Public 
Safety, Bureau of State Police for the purchase of replacement firearms.  It also provides 
a one-time General Fund appropriation of $118,983 and Highway Fund allocation of 
$114,317 in fiscal year 2011-12 to the Department of Public Safety for the purchase of 
firearms. 
GENERAL FUND 
2011-12
2012-13
All Other 
$118,983
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$118,983
$0
HIGHWAY FUND 
2011-12
2012-13
All Other 
$114,317
$0
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
$114,317
$0
An Act To Raise the Speed Limit on Interstate 95 between the City of Old Town and the Town of Houlton
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1557
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WILLETTE, SHERMAN, CLARK, EDGECOMB, GIFFORD, LONG, MARTIN, THERIAULT, JACKSON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2052, 29-A MRSA §2073, 29-A MRSA §2074

Legislative Document 
No. 1557 
H.P. 1143 
House of Representatives, May 10, 2011 
An Act To Raise the Speed Limit on Interstate 95 between the City 
of Old Town and the Town of Houlton 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: CLARK of Easton, EDGECOMB of Caribou, GIFFORD of Lincoln, LONG 
of Sherman, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, THERIAULT of Madawaska, WILLETTE of Presque 
Isle, Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2052, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
6.  Ways with speed limit of 65 or more miles per hour.  An operator driving on a 
limited-access way with a speed limit of 65 or more miles per hour is restricted in 
ordinary operation to the right-hand lane and may use adjacent lanes for overtaking and 
passing another vehicle, but must return to the right-hand lane at the earliest opportunity.  
This requirement does not apply to an authorized emergency vehicle, or to a vehicle 
otherwise directed by posted signs, a law enforcement officer or a highway maintenance 
crew. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2073, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
C.    Make an adjustment of maximum rates of speed.  An adjustment under this 
paragraph is exempt from the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. 
The commissioner may not set maximums that exceed 60 miles per hour or, on the 
interstate system or other divided controlled-access highways, 65 miles per hour or 
miles per hour on the Interstate Highway System from the City of Old Town to the 
Town of Houlton. 
The commissioner may not set maximums for the Maine Turnpike. 
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §2074, sub-§3-A, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 584, Pt. B, §9, 
is amended to read: 
3-A.  Minimum fine.  A person who operates a motor vehicle on the Maine Turnpike 
or the Interstate Highway System at a speed that exceeds the posted speed of 65 miles per 
hour or of 75 miles per hour on the Interstate Highway System from the City of Old 
Town to the Town of Houlton by less than 30 miles per hour commits a traffic infraction 
punishable by a fine of not less than $50. 
SUMMARY 
This bill raises the speed limit on Interstate 95 from 65 miles per hour to 75 miles per 
hour on the highway from the City of Old Town to the Town of Houlton.
Resolve, To Study Allocations of the Fund for a Healthy Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1558
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S336 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1144, L.D. 1558, "Resolve, To Study Allocations of the Fund for a Healthy Maine" 
Amend the amendment in section 9 in the last line (page I, line 35 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "Services." and inserting the following: 'Services; and be it 
further' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 9 the following: 
'Sec. 10. 
Transfer of funds; Office of Program Evaluation and 
Government Accountability, General Fund. Resolved: That, on the effective 
date of this resolve, the State Controller shall transfer $6,960 from the Office of Program 
Evaluation and Government Accountability, General Fund account to the MisceUaneous 
Studies Legislative, General Fund account in the Legislature to fund the costs of the 
study.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment transfers $6,960 from the Office of Program Evaluat~on and 
Government Accountability to fund the costs of the study to be done by the Co~ission 
To Study Allocations of the Fund for a Healthy Maine. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: ~~ 
(Senator COURTN~ 
COUNTY: York 
Page I - 125LR2152(04)-1 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
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Approved: 06/21/11 hac:.. 
LD 1558 
LR 2152(04) 
Resolve, To Study Allocations of the Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" Pi' to Committee Amendment "A" S- 33<p 
Sponsor: Sen. Courtney of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment transfers $6,960 in fiscal year 2011-12 from the Office of Program Evaluation and <liovernment 
Accountability to the Legislature to offset the estimated costs of the Commssion to Study Allocation~ of the Fund for 
a Healthy Maine. 
LR2152(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, To Transfer the Guilford Butler School to Regional School Unit 13
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1559
Committee Amendment CA_A_S164 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 498, L.D. 1559, "Resolve, To Transfer 
the Guilford Butler School to Regional School Unit 13" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Transfer the Gilford Butler School to Regional School Unit 13' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects the spelling of the name of the school that is the subject of 
this resolve. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Create a Public Charter School Program in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1553
Committee Amendment CA_A_S301 (Senate)

LD 1553 
LR869(02) 
An Act To Create a Public Charter School Program in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 5'" 30 \ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase ~ Federal Expenditures Fund 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY2013-14 
Projections 
FY2014-15 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$500 
$500 
$50\, 
This bill establishes a process which authorizes the establishment of charter schools in the State and provides for a 10-
year transition period in which only 10 public charter schools may be approved by authorizers other than local school 
boards. The requirement that all except up to 1 % of state and local operating funds follow each student to the public 
charter school the student attends may result in a redistribution of state and local per-pupil allocation. The impact to 
individual school units can not be determined at this time. The additional cost to the Department of Education 
associated with implementing this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
This bill includes Federal Expenditures Fund allocations of $500 per year beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 to the 
Charter School program within the Department of Education to establish a base allocation for any federal grants that 
may be received by the department for the charter school program. The amount of grants that may be received by the 
State can not be determined at this time. 
Additional costs to the Maine State Retirement System associated with conducting the required review of retirement 
plans for participating local districts can be absorbed within the system's operating budget. 
Additional costs to the Maine Labor Relations Board associated with this legislation can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0869(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit the Sale or Possession of So-called Bath Salts Containing Dangerous Synthetic Drugs
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1562
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BERRY, NUTTING, ROTUNDO, WEBSTER
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1102

Legislative Document 
No. 1562 
H.P. 1147 
House of Representatives, May 11, 2011 
An Act To Prohibit the Sale or Possession of So-called Bath Salts 
Containing Dangerous Synthetic Drugs 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: Speaker NUTTING of Oakland, ROTUNDO of Lewiston, 
WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1102, sub-§1, ¶O, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 419, §6, is 
amended to read: 
O.  Unless listed or described in another schedule, the following hallucinogenic drugs 
or their salts, isomers and salts of isomers whenever the existence of the salts, 
isomers and salts of isomers is possible within the chemical designation: 
(1)  3, 4 - methylenedioxy amphetamine, MDA; 
(2)  5  methoxy - 3, 4 methylenedioxy amphetamine, MMDA; 
(3)  3, 4, 5 - trimethoxy amphetamine, TMA; 
(4)  4 - methyl - 2, 5 - dimethoxyamphetamine, DOM; 
(5)  2, - 3 methylenedioxyamphetamine; 
(6)  2, 5 - dimethoxyamphetamine, DMA; 
(7)  4 - bromo - 2, 5 - dimethoxyamphetamine, DOB; 
(8)  4 methoxyamphetamine; 
(9)  3, 4 - methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA; 
(10)  4 - bromo - 2, 5 - dimethoxyphenethylamine, NEXUS; 
(11)  3, 4 - methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine, MDE; 
(12)  Paramethoxymethamphetamine, PMMA; 
(13)  Paramethoxyamphetamine, PMA; and 
(14)  Paramethoxyethylamphetamine, PMEA.; 
(15)  3, 4 - methylenedioxymethcathinone, MDMC; 
(16)  3, 4 - methylenedioxypyrovalerone, MDPV; 
(17)  4 - methylmethcathinone, 4-MMC; 
(18)  4 - methoxymethcathinone, bk-PMMA, PMMC; 
(19)  3, 4 - fluoromethcathinone, FMC; 
(20)  Napthylpyrovalerone, NRG-1; and 
(21)  Beta-keto-N-methylbenzodioxolylpropylamine. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds to the list of Schedule W drugs certain dangerous synthetic 
hallucinogenic chemicals that are sometimes marketed as "bath salts."
An Act To Give Judges Greater Flexibility When Sentencing Defendants Convicted of Murder
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1565
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CELLI, BRANNIGAN, COTTA, CROCKETT, FOSSEL, HASKELL, HINCK, KESCHL, LOVEJOY, ROSEN
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1251

Legislative Document 
No. 1565 
H.P. 1150 
House of Representatives, May 11, 2011 
An Act To Give Judges Greater Flexibility When Sentencing 
Defendants Convicted of Murder 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CELLI of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland and 
Representatives: COTTA of China, CROCKETT of Bethel, FOSSEL of Alna, HASKELL of 
Portland, HINCK of Portland, KESCHL of Belgrade, LOVEJOY of Portland, ROSEN of 
Bucksport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1251, as amended by PL 2005, c. 88, Pt. B, §1, is further 
amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
The court may sentence a person convicted of the crime of murder to life in prison 
based on the aggravating circumstance of that person's extreme mistreatment of the body 
of the victim after the death of the victim. 
SUMMARY 
The Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1251 provides that a person 
convicted of the crime of murder must be sentenced to imprisonment for life or for any 
term of years that is not less than 25 years.  The Supreme Judicial Court in the case of 
State v. Shortsleeves, 580 A.2d 145 (Me. 1990) held that a life sentence may not be 
imposed unless there are aggravating circumstances and set forth a list of aggravating 
circumstances that would justify a life sentence. 
This bill adds an aggravating circumstance to those set forth in the Shortsleeves 
decision that would justify a life sentence.  The bill provides that the court may sentence 
a person convicted of the crime of murder to life in prison based on the aggravating 
circumstance of that person's extreme mistreatment of the body of the victim after the 
death of the victim. 
This bill is in response to the sentencing in Cumberland County Superior Court of 
Chad Gurney for the murder of Zoe Sarnacki in the case of State v. Gurney, docket 
number CUMCD - CR - 2009 - 4017.
An Act Concerning Certain Privileges Transferred to GNE, LLC by Great Northern Paper, Inc.
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1564
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: CLARK, THOMAS, BEAVERS, DAVIS, DION, HINCK, MARTIN, JACKSON, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 1564 
H.P. 1149 
House of Representatives, May 11, 2011 
An Act Concerning Certain Privileges Transferred to GNE, LLC by 
Great Northern Paper, Inc. 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, DAVIS of Sangerville, DION of Portland, 
HINCK of Portland, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, MARTIN of 
Kennebec, SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  P&SL 2001, c. 45, §1, first ¶ is amended to read: 
Sec. 1.  Authority to transfer corporate rights.  Great Northern Paper, Inc. and 
its assigns, designees, transferees and any other successors to any rights, privileges, 
immunities or franchises that have been granted by private and special law to Great 
Northern Paper, Inc. and its predecessors in interest, may, in connection with the sale, 
mortgage or other conveyance of any interest in its dams and hydroelectric and related 
facilities, referred to in this Act as "hydropower facilities," except for any right to take 
and use water conveyed to Great Northern Paper, Inc. by Private and Special Law 1917, 
chapter 94, sell or transfer any such rights, privileges, immunities or franchises related to 
the hydropower facilities and, notwithstanding any private and special law to the 
contrary, but subject to all other applicable provisions of law, including, but not limited 
to, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, sell or transfer and transmit electricity to any 
3rd parties.  Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to affect or limit any rights, 
privileges, immunities or franchises granted by private and special law to or obligations, 
conditions or limitations imposed upon Great Northern Paper, Inc. and its predecessors in 
interest with respect to anything other than the hydropower facilities. 
Sec. 2.  Retroactivity.  This Act is retroactive to January 28, 2002. 
SUMMARY 
This bill excepts from the rights, privileges, immunities or franchises that Great 
Northern Paper, Inc. may sell or transfer the right to take or use water conveyed to Great 
Northern Paper, Inc. by Private and Special Law 1917, chapter 94.
Resolve, To Authorize the State To Purchase a Landfill in the Town of East Millinocket
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1567
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S320 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" B" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 500, 
L.D. 1567, "Resolve, To Authorize the State To Purchase a Landfill in the Town of East 
Millinocket" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 5th indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, lines 21 and 22 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the resolve in section 1 in subsection 4 in paragraph D in the last line (page 
2, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "; and be it further" and inserting the 
following: '.' ' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of subsection 5 and inserting the following: 
'5. The acquisition agreement must provide that the disposal facility must lonly be 
used for the disposal of sludge, ash and other waste generated from paperimaking 
operations. 
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6. Nothing in this resolve permits the abrogation of, abrogates or intends to 4tbrogate 
the sovereign immunity of the State with respect to any agreement authorized urlder this 
resolve; and be it further' 
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SUMMARY 
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This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to require that the acquisition 
agreement must provide that the disposal facility only be used for the disposal of sludge, 
ash and other waste gener~., from paper-making 0 erations and makes technical 
corrections. 
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COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure Fair Business Competition in Agriculture
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1568
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CURTIS, THIBODEAU, CRAY, CUSHING, FITTS
Amends: 10 MRSA §1203, 10 MRSA §1204-B

Legislative Document 
No. 1568 
H.P. 1153 
House of Representatives, May 11, 2011 
An Act To Ensure Fair Business Competition in Agriculture 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CURTIS of Madison. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, CUSHING of Hampden, FITTS of Pittsfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1203, sub-§6 is amended to read: 
6.  Charitable purposes.  Where When merchandise is advertised or offered for sale 
or sold for charitable purposes, except as provided in section 1204-B, or to relief 
agencies;  
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §1204-B is enacted to read: 
§1204-B.  Sales by publicly funded nonprofit agricultural organization 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Directly competes" means providing the same or substantially the same product 
or service, or both, within a 10-mile radius of another organization. 
B.  "Publicly funded nonprofit organization" means an institution or organization 
having a place of business in this State that: 
(1)  Is exempt from federal income taxation under the United States Internal 
Revenue Code, Section 501(a) because the institution or organization is described 
in the United States Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3); and 
(2)  Receives at least 20% of its budget from state or federal funding. 
2.  Prohibition.  A publicly funded nonprofit organization may not engage in an 
agricultural business that directly competes with another business that is not a nonprofit 
organization. 
3.  Exemption.  This section does not apply to isolated transactions made by a 
publicly funded nonprofit organization that are not in the usual course of business for that 
organization or to an educational institution that provides instruction in agricultural 
activities as part of its curriculum. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a publicly funded nonprofit organization that receives at least 20% 
of its budget from federal or state funding, not including an educational institution, from 
engaging in an agricultural business, on a regular basis, that directly competes with a 
business that is not a publicly funded nonprofit organization.
An Act To Restore the White-tailed Deer Population and Improve Maine's Wildlife Economy and Heritage
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1569
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: RAYE, DAVIS, MARTIN, TRAHAN, CRAFTS, ESPLING, SHAW

Legislative Document 
No. 1569 
S.P. 502 
In Senate, May 12, 2011 
An Act To Restore the White-tailed Deer Population and Improve 
Maine's Wildlife Economy and Heritage 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by President RAYE of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville and 
Senators: MARTIN of Kennebec, TRAHAN of Lincoln, Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, 
ESPLING of New Gloucester, SHAW of Standish. 
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 restore the white-tailed deer 
population and improve the State's wildlife economy and heritage.  These measures may 
include, but are not limited to: 
1.  Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to notify the custodian 
of any state-owned property when a deer wintering area is identified on that property and 
requiring the custodian of the property to ensure that the property is managed with 
protection of the deer wintering area as the first priority; 
2.  Directing the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to review existing restrictions on the amount of wood ash 
that may be recycled into fertilizer and soil amendments in order to make it easier to 
obtain and use wood ash for deer food plots; and 
3.  Amending the laws governing the Land for Maine's Future program to:  
A.  Require that, in its evaluation of potential projects, the Land for Maine's Future 
Board give priority to the protection of deer wintering areas; 
B.  With respect to fee acquisitions that are purchased with Land for Maine's Future 
funds, require state agencies with whom the Land for Maine's Future Board partners 
to give deer wintering area management special priority; and 
C.  Require that the Department of Conservation and the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife develop projects that protect deer wintering areas and submit 
those projects for funding to the Land for Maine's Future Board.
An Act To Reduce Energy Prices for Maine Consumers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1570
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S310 (Senate)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210-E

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 501, 
L.D. 1570, Bill, "An Act To Reduce Energy Prices for Maine Consumers" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. 35-A MRSA §3210-E, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 627, §5 and 
affected by § 12, is amended to read: 
5. Electricity sales. Notwithstanding section 3210, the sale of electricity by a 
competitive electricity provider to a qualified Pine Tree Development Zone business 
established under Title 30-A is exempt from the requirements of that section and, at the 
request of the oompetitive eleotricity provider, sales to unless the qualified Pine Tree 
Development Zone businesses must be excluded from any oaloulation by business 
requests the commission to determine oomplianoe with that seotion waive the exemption 
for the sale of electricity to that Pine Tree Development Zone business. 
The commission may adopt routine technical rules, as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, to implement this subsection.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Current law exempts the sale of electricity by a competitive electricity provider to a 
Pine Tree Development Zone business from the requirements of the portfolio standard 
established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 3210. Rather than the 
exemption being permitted upon request of a certified electricity provider, this 
amendment makes the exemption automatic and allows a qualified Pine Tree 
Development Zone business to request a waiver from the exemption. The amendment 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 501, L.D. 1570 
allows the Public Utilities Commission to adopt routine technical rules to implement the 
exemption. 
SPONSOREDBY:~ 
(Senator THIBODEAU) 
COUNTY: Waldo 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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An Act To Allow Retired Dentists To Obtain a License To Practice in Nonprofit Clinics Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1573
House Amendment HA_A_H658 (House)

LD 1573 
LR 2146(04) 
An Act To Allow Retired Dentists To Obtain a License To Practice in Nonprofit Clinics 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " 
Sponsor: Rep. Prescott of Topsham 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Reducing the fee for the limited biennial license and renewal of a limited biennial license from $200 to $75 will 
reduce the amount of licensing fee revenue to the Board of Dental Examiners. The amount can not be determined at 
this time. 
LR2146(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Conform the Authority of the Department of Environmental Protection to Federal Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1575
Committee Amendment CA_B_S202 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "'6" to S.P. 507, L.D. 1575, Bill, "An Act To 
Conform the Authority of the Department of Environmental Protection to Federal Law" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 14 to 40 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive pa~,t letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, strikes the iprovisions 
of the bill that amend the statutory restriction on a person's serving as Comm~ssioner of 
Environmental Protection. The amendment retains the provisions of the bill ~hat amend 
the statutory restriction on a person's serving as a member of the Board of Env~ronmenta1 
Protection. 
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Page I -12SLR2170(03)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Conform the Authority of the Department of Environmental Protection to Federal Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1575
Committee Amendment CA_A_S201 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 507, L.D. 1575, Bill, "An Act To 
Conform the Authority of the Department of Environmental Protection to Federal Law" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph B in the 12th line (page 1, line 27 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "department" the following: 'who do not Hold major 
policy-influencing positions pursuant to Title 5, section 938 and' 
i 
Amend the bill in section I in paragraph B in the last line (page 1, line 40 ib L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "Agency." the following: 'If a person with a connict under 
this paragraph is nominated for the position of commissioner the Governor s1 all submit 
to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives a plan for 
delegating the duties required to be delegated under this paragraph. The plan must be 
submitted with the information packet required to be provided by the Gove !nor to the 
President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives und$r Title 3, 
section 154.' 
I 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
I 
I 
'Sec. 2. 38 MRS A §341-A, sub-§3, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
I 
D. 
The commissioner is subject to the conflict-of-interest provisions ~f Title 5, 
section 18.' 
i 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, adds a pro~ision that 
employees who are delegated duties when the Commissioner of Environmental iprotection 
receives or during the previous 2 years has received a significant portion of in40me from 
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit holders or applican~s must be 
employees who do not hold major policy-influencing positions at the DePtrtment of 
Environmental Protection. The amendment also adds a provision requiring the Governor 
to submit a plan for delegating the restricted duties at the time of nomination Jf a person 
I 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMEl'-iT" f\" to S.P. 507, L.D. 1575 
for the position of Commissioner of Environmental Protection. The amendment also 
makes it clear that the Commissioner of Environmental Protection is also governed by the 
conflict-of-interest provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 18. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Tax Water Used by Hydroelectric Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1574
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CLARK, BERRY, DAVIS, MARTIN, JACKSON, PATRICK, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 1574 
H.P. 1156 
House of Representatives, May 16, 2011 
An Act To Tax Water Used by Hydroelectric Facilities 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, DAVIS of Sangerville, MARTIN 
of Eagle Lake, Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, PATRICK of Oxford, SHERMAN of 
Aroostook. 
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 impose a state tax on the use of water by a hydroelectric facility 
to generate electricity for sale.  Revenue from the tax, after a deduction for administrative 
costs, would be paid by the State to the municipality where the facility is located.
An Act To Allow Retired Dentists To Obtain a License To Practice in Nonprofit Clinics
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1573
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: RECTOR, GILBERT, HERBIG, HUNT, NEWENDYKE, PRESCOTT, TUTTLE, JACKSON, MARTIN
Amends: 32 MRSA §1084

Legislative Document 
No. 1573 
H.P. 1155 
House of Representatives, May 16, 2011 
An Act To Allow Retired Dentists To Obtain a License To Practice 
in Nonprofit Clinics 
(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. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator RECTOR of Knox and 
Representatives: GILBERT of Jay, HERBIG of Belfast, HUNT of Buxton, NEWENDYKE of 
Litchfield, PRESCOTT of Topsham, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, 
MARTIN of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1084, as amended by PL 2003, c. 669, §4, is further amended 
by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
The board may issue a limited biennial license to a dentist who has retired from the 
regular practice of dentistry for the purposes of permitting the dentist to practice solely in 
a nonprofit dental clinic.  The fee for a limited biennial license and renewal of a limited 
biennial license is $200. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits the Board of Dental Examiners to issue a limited license to a dentist 
who has retired from the regular practice of dentistry for the purposes of permitting the 
dentist to practice in a nonprofit dental clinic.
An Act To Further Improve Maine's Health Insurance Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1580
Committee Amendment CA_A_S305 (Senate)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3957

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 515, L.D. 1580, Bill, "An Act To 
Further Improve Maine's Health Insurance Law" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §3957, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. B, §8, is 
amended to read: 
2. Maximum assessment. The board shall assess each insurer an amount not to 
exceed $4 per month per covered person enrolled in medical insurance insured, reinsured 
or administered by the insurer. An insurer may not be assessed on policies or contracts 
insuring federal or state employees except for policies or contracts insuring Legislators 
and their dependents. For policies or contracts insuring Legislators and their dependents, 
Legislators shall pay the amount of the assessment to the insurer. 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §3957, sub-§5,,n is enacted to read: 
D .. An insurer may not be assessed on policies or contracts insuring federal or state 
employees, except for policies or contracts insuring Legislators and their dependents. 
Any assessment required under this subsection on policies or contracts insuring 
Legislators and their dependents must be paid as provided in subsection 2. 
Sec. 3. Payroll deduction. In consultation with the Legislative Council and the 
insurer or 3rd-party administrator for the group health plan provided in accordance with 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 285, the State shall collect any assessment 
required to be paid by Legislators pursuant to Title 24-A, section 6957, subsection 2 or 
subsection 5 through payroll deduction.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment amends the law regarding rating 
practices for individual and small group health plans to remove the exemption from 
assessment for Legislators and their dependents, thus requiring insurers to pay an 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 515, L.D. 1580 
assessment for administrative costs of up to $4 per month per person for policies insuring 
Legislators and their dependents and potential assessments of up to $2 per month to cover 
any net loss. The amendment provides that Legislators shall pay for the amount of 
assessments and requires the assessments to be collected through payroll deduction. 
S 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/13/11 
;t;pCZC':.-
LD 1580 
LR2173(03) 
An Act To Further Improve Maine's Health Insurance Law 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" S- 305 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The Office of the State Controller and the Legislature will incur some minor additional administrative costs to 
implement a payroll deduction for Legislators. These minor costs can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2173(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Winthrop Utilities District Charter
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1577
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FLOOD, ROSEN, FITTS

Legislative Document 
No. 1577 
H.P. 1160 
House of Representatives, May 18, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Winthrop Utilities District Charter 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and 
Representative: FITTS of Pittsfield. 
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 Winthrop Utilities District does not have a provision in its charter to 
file a lien for nonpayment of utility rates; and 
Whereas, without such a provision the district is unable to file a lien for 
nonpayment of utility rates; and 
Whereas, there are customers of the district who have failed to pay the rates due; 
and 
Whereas, the inability to file liens for nonpayment of utility rates is causing 
financial hardship for the district; and 
Whereas, to provide the district with the authority to file a lien for nonpayment of 
rates, it is necessary that the following legislation take effect immediately; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1923, c. 98, §15-B is enacted to read: 
Sec. 15-B.  Collection of rates and assessments.  The collection of rates and 
assessments by the treasurer of the district is governed by the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 38, sections 1203, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207, 1207-A, 1208 and 1208-A.  Any notice 
of impending automatic foreclosure issued by the district pursuant to section 1208 must 
bear the name "Winthrop Utilities District" in all appropriate locations. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the charter of the Winthrop Utilities District to specify that 
collection of rates and assessments and foreclosure notices are governed by the statutes.
An Act To Further Improve Maine's Health Insurance Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1580
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: WHITTEMORE, RICHARDSON, COLLINS, COURTNEY, DIAMOND, GERZOFSKY, HILL, KATZ, LANGLEY, MARTIN, MASON, RAYE, SNOWE-MELLO, TRAHAN, DUNPHY, HANLEY, PICCHIOTTI
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3957

Legislative Document 
No. 1580 
S.P. 515 
In Senate, June 6, 2011 
An Act To Further Improve Maine's Health Insurance Law 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative RICHARDSON of Warren and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, COURTNEY of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, 
GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, HILL of York, KATZ of Kennebec, LANGLEY of Hancock, 
MARTIN of Kennebec, MASON of Androscoggin, President RAYE of Washington, SNOWE-
MELLO of Androscoggin, TRAHAN of Lincoln, Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, 
HANLEY of Gardiner, McKANE of Newcastle, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3957, sub-§2,  as enacted by PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. B, §8, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Maximum assessment.  The board shall assess each insurer an amount not to 
exceed $4 per month per covered person enrolled in medical insurance insured, reinsured 
or administered by the insurer.  An insurer may not be assessed on policies or contracts 
insuring federal or state employees, except for policies or contracts insuring Legislators 
and their dependents, in which case the insurer shall directly bill Legislators for the cost 
of the assessment. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends "An Act To Modify Rating Practices for Individual and Small 
Group Health Plans and To Encourage Value-based Purchasing of Health Care Services" 
to remove the exemption from assessment imposed on Legislators and their dependents, 
thus requiring insurers to pay the $4 per month per person assessment for policies 
insuring Legislators and their dependents.  The bill provides that insurers shall directly 
bill Legislators for the costs of the assessment.