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An Act To Amend the Law Relating to Concealed Firearms Locked in Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1603
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CRAFTS, MASON, BURNS, CRAY, DAVIS, TIMBERLAKE, TURNER
Amends: 26 MRSA §600

Legislative Document 
No. 1603 
H.P. 1212 
House of Representatives, December 20, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Law Relating to Concealed Firearms Locked 
in Vehicles 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 16, 2011.  Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Lisbon. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, CRAY of Palmyra, DAVIS of Sangerville, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner, TURNER of Burlington. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to provide equity in the laws governing concealed firearms in vehicles of 
employees as soon as possible; 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.  26 MRSA §600, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 393, §1, is amended to 
read: 
1.  Firearms in vehicles.  An employer or an agent of an employer may not prohibit 
an employee who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm under Title 25, chapter 
from keeping a firearm in the employee's vehicle as long as the vehicle is locked and 
the firearm is not visible.  This subsection applies to the State as an employer when a 
state employee's vehicle is on property owned or leased by the State. This subsection does 
not authorize an employee to carry a firearm in a place where carrying a firearm is 
prohibited by law. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the State may not prohibit a state employee who has a valid 
permit to carry a concealed firearm from keeping a firearm in the employee's vehicle on 
state property as long as the vehicle is locked and the firearm is not visible.
An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Pharmacy Interns
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1608
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: NUTTING, RECTOR, CUSHING
Amends: 32 MRSA §13702-A, 32 MRSA §13721

Legislative Document 
No. 1608 
H.P. 1217 
House of Representatives, December 20, 2011 
An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Pharmacy Interns 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 16, 2011.  Referred to the Committee on 
Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Speaker NUTTING of Oakland. 
Cosponsored by Senator RECTOR of Knox and 
Representative: CUSHING of Hampden. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §13702-A, sub-§24-A is enacted to read: 
24-A.  Pharmacy intern.  "Pharmacy intern" means a person who: 
A.  Is either enrolled in or a graduate of a school or college of pharmacy; and 
B.  Is registered with the board and is authorized to engage in the practice of 
pharmacy while under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §13721, sub-§1, ¶G, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 710, §5, is 
amended to read: 
G.  The registration of pharmacy interns and adoption of rules of governing the 
training, qualification and employment of pharmacy interns and pharmacy students; 
and 
SUMMARY 
This bill defines a "pharmacy intern" as a person who is enrolled in or a graduate of a 
college or school of pharmacy, is authorized to engage in the practice of pharmacy while 
under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and is registered with the Maine Board of 
Pharmacy.  This bill also gives to the Maine Board of Pharmacy the responsibility to 
register pharmacy interns.
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Bait· Used in Mame,'s; Fishery
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1609
Committee Amendment CA_A_H690 (House)

LD 1609 
LR 2430(02) 
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Bait· Used in Mame,'s; Fishery 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources associated with maintaining a list of exempt freshwater 
organisms and prohibited marine organisms as bait to fish for or take lobster or crabs can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources and with existing personnel. 
LR2430(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Bait Used in Maine's Fishery
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1609
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: PARRY
Amends: 12 MRSA §6432-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1609 
H.P. 1218 
House of Representatives, December 20, 2011 
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Bait Used in Maine's Fishery 
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 16, 2011.  Referred to the Committee on 
Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6432-A, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 203, §2 and 
affected by §3, is amended to read: 
2.  Prima facie evidence.  The possession of offal or a marine organism prohibited 
pursuant to subsection 4 while fishing for or taking lobster or crabs is prima facie 
evidence of a violation of this section. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §6432-A, sub-§§3 to 5 are enacted to read: 
3.  Exception for freshwater organisms.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, a person 
may use a freshwater organism as bait to fish for or take lobster or crabs if that freshwater 
organism and the location from which that freshwater organism has been harvested have 
been identified as acceptable on a list maintained by the commissioner pursuant to 
subsection 5. 
4.  Use of marine organism as bait.  The commissioner may prohibit the use of 
marine organisms as bait to fish for or take lobster or crabs.  A marine organism 
prohibited pursuant to this subsection and the location from which that marine organism 
is harvested must be identified on a list maintained by the commissioner pursuant to 
subsection 5. 
5.  Lists of freshwater organisms acceptable as bait and prohibited marine 
organisms.  The commissioner may maintain a list of freshwater organisms that are 
acceptable as bait to fish for or take lobster or crabs, including the location from which 
those freshwater organisms are harvested.  The commissioner may maintain a list of 
marine organisms that are prohibited as bait to fish for or take lobster or crabs, including 
the location from which those marine organisms are harvested.  The commissioner may 
adopt routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A that 
contain the criteria for inclusion on the lists. 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits the use of offal as bait to fish for or take lobster or crabs.  Offal 
does not include marine organisms.  This bill allows the Commissioner of Marine 
Resources to maintain a list of exempt freshwater organisms and prohibited marine 
organisms.  Any exemption or prohibition must list the freshwater organism or marine 
organism and the location from which that organism is harvested.
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Sale of Wood Pellets
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1610
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S450 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1219, L.D. 1610, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Sale of Wood Pellets" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Suppliers of wood pellets. The Maine State Housing Authority shall 
amend its rules governing the awarding of contracts to suppliers of wood pellets for 
purposes of carrying out its duties to receive, distribute and administer federal funds on 
behalf of the State for fuel assistance pursuant to the federal Low-income Home Energy 
Assistance Program administered through the United States Department of Health and 
Human Services to give preference to a supplier of wood pellets that is incorporated 
under the laws of, and has its principal place of business within, a state in the United 
States of America.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Maine State Housing Authority to amend its rules 
governing the awarding of contracts to suppliers of wood pellets to give preference to a 
supplier of wood pellets that is incorporated under the laws of, and has its principal place 
of business within, a state in the United Stat 
f America. 
SPONSORED B-..e;;.·...c::...--"-_---p~~:zc.-------
COUNTY: Aroostook 
FISCAL "OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/15/12 
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LD 1610 
LR 2305(10) 
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Sale of Wood Pellets 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A" to Committee Amendment "A" S -+So 
Sponsor: Sen. Jackson of Aroostook 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Maine State Housing Authority associated with rulemaking can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2305(1O) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Sale of Wood Pellets
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1610
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H755 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" /I" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1219, 
L.D. 1610, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Sale of Wood Pellets" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 9 in the 5th and 6th lines (page 2, 
lines 1 and 2 in amendment) by striking out the following: "~ 1 ,000 pounds or less of' 
and inserting the following: '200 pounds or less of 
t of wood pellets that are presumed 
s tax exemption. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~ 
__ -+~~~~~ 
____ ~ 
__ 
TOWN: Palermo 
FISCAl ~OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/01/12 
~ac 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
LD 1610 
LR 2305(07) 
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Sale of Wood Pellets 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "R" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Harmon of Palermo 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$13,063 
$54,340 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$56,514 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($13,063) 
($687) 
($54,340) 
($2,860) 
($56,514) 
($2,974) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$58,775 
($58,775) 
($3,093) 
The amendment expands the sales tax exemption provided under the bill by removing the limit on the amount of wood 
pellet purchases presumed to be for residential use. Maine Revenue Services estimates that this change would result 
in an incremental loss of General Fund revenue of$13,063 in FY 2011-12 and $54,340 in FY 2012-13. Revenue 
sharing would also be reduced in each year. The total reduction in General Fund revenue for the bill as amended is 
estimated to be $17,813 in FY 2011-12 and $74,100 in FY 2012-13. 
LR2305(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Create a License Plate To Recognize the 2014 World Acadian Congress
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1611
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S437 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1220, L.D. 1611, "Resolve, To Create a License Plate To Recognize the 2014 World 
Acadian Congress" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the 7th line (page 1, line 18 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: 
"the Maine Acadian Heritage Council" and inserting the 
following: 'Comite organisateur du Congres mondial acadien 2014' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects the name of the organization with which the Secretary of 
State must consult in the de' 
of the special commemorative plate. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
(Senator COLLI 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Create a License Plate To Recognize the 2014 World Acadian Congress
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1611
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON, AYOTTE, THERIAULT, RAYE

Legislative Document 
No. 1611 
H.P. 1220 
House of Representatives, December 20, 2011 
Resolve, To Create a License Plate To Recognize the 2014 World 
Acadian Congress 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 16, 2011.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, THERIAULT of Madawaska, Senator: President 
RAYE of Washington. 
Sec. 1.  World Acadian Congress plate.  Resolved:  That, notwithstanding the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 454, the Secretary of State shall issue a 
reflectorized, commemorative, simulated registration plate in recognition and celebration 
of the 2014 World Acadian Congress, a festival of Acadian and Cajun culture and history, 
to be held in Maine in partnership with New Brunswick and Quebec, Canada.  The 
Secretary of State shall design the plate in consultation with the Maine Acadian Heritage 
Council.  The World Acadian Congress commemorative plate may be displayed in place 
of the front registration plate on a motor vehicle, except a truck tractor as defined in Title 
29-A, section 101, subsection 90, including a motor vehicle registered outside this State 
and operated within it, until December 31, 2015; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Administrative fee; distribution.  Resolved:  That the fee for the 
World Acadian Congress commemorative plate is $25, which must be deposited in a 
special fund and transferred quarterly by the Treasurer of State as follows: 
1.  Nine dollars per plate to the Secretary of State for the costs associated with 
production and issuance of the plates; and 
2.  Sixteen dollars per plate to the Maine Acadian Heritage Council; and be it further 
Sec. 3.  Other uses prohibited.  Resolved:  That a World Acadian Congress 
commemorative plate may not be sold or displayed except as provided in this resolve. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve creates a special commemorative, simulated motor vehicle registration 
plate in celebration of the 2014 World Acadian Congress.  The Secretary of State is 
directed to design and issue the plate, which may be displayed through the end of 2015 in 
place of the front registration plate.  Revenue generated by the sale of the plate in excess 
of the cost of production and issuance will be given to the Maine Acadian Heritage 
Council to help with the costs for hosting the 2014 World Acadian Congress.
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Sale of Wood Pellets
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1610
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: McKANE, THOMAS, HARLOW, HARMON, SNOWE-MELLO, THIBODEAU
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 1610 
H.P. 1219 
House of Representatives, December 20, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Sale of Wood Pellets 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 16, 2011.  Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McKANE of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: HARLOW of Portland, HARMON of Palermo, Senators: SNOWE-MELLO 
of Androscoggin, THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation increases the amount of wood pellets presumed to meet the 
requirement of residential use and thus to qualify for a sales tax exemption; and 
Whereas, in order to be in effect for this winter season and to allow citizens of the 
State to benefit from this exemption; 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.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2009, c. 625, §7, is further 
amended to read: 
9.  Coal, oil and wood.  Coal, oil, wood and all other fuels, except gas and 
electricity, when bought for cooking and heating in buildings designed and used for both 
human habitation and sleeping.  Kerosene or home heating oil that is prepackaged or 
dispensed from a tank for retail sale in containers with a capacity of 5 gallons or less is 
presumed to meet the requirements of this subsection.  A purchase of 200 2,000 pounds 
or less of wood pellets or of any 100% compressed wood product intended for use in a 
wood stove or fireplace is presumed to meet the requirements of this subsection. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
Currently, in order to qualify for a sales tax exemption on the purchase of wood 
pellets for residential use, customers purchasing more than 200 pounds of wood pellets 
for residential cooking or heating must sign an affidavit or a log.  This bill increases the 
amount of wood pellets presumed to meet the requirement of residential use, and thus to 
qualify for the sales tax exemption, from 200 pounds to 2,000 pounds.
An Act To Strengthen the Relationship between Land Users and Landowners
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1613
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H819 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" II" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1222, 
L.D. 1613, Bill, "An Act To Strengthen the Relationship between Land Users and 
Landowners" 
Amend the amendment in section 5 in § 1 0265 in the first indented paragraph in the 
5th line (page 2, line 36 in amendment) by inserting before the following: "4-A" the 
following: '3 and subsection' 
Amend the amendment by adding after section 9 the following: 
'Sec. 10. Effective date. That section of this Act that repeals the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 12, section 10108, subsection 3 takes effect January 1,2013.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays the repeal of the supersport certificate included in Committee 
Amendment "A," until~ry 1, 2013 
. requires revenue from the sale of the 
certificate to be depos' 
d":;~ Lando ner Relat ons Fund. 
SPONSORED BY: ~~~~--~~~~-----------
(Representative DAVIS) 
TOWN: Sangerville 
FISCAL ,\OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/23/12 
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LD 1613 
LR2422(04) 
An Act To Strengthen the Relationship between Land Users and Landowners 
Fiscal Note for Bouse Amendment "fJ" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Sr. of Sangerville 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$12,000 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This floor amendment delays repeal of the super sport certificate to January 1,2013. The incremental impact 
compared to the committee amendment would be an increase in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife of$12,000 in fiscal year 2012-13. 
LR2422(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0
An Act Relating to the Liquor Laws Governing Off-premises Catering at Planned Public Events or Gatherings
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1612
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HARMON, THIBODEAU, LONGSTAFF, NUTTING, TURNER, WILLETTE, COURTNEY, PLOWMAN, SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1052

Legislative Document 
No. 1612 
H.P. 1221 
House of Representatives, December 20, 2011 
An Act Relating to the Liquor Laws Governing Off-premises 
Catering at Planned Public Events or Gatherings 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 16, 2011.  Referred to the Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARMON of Palermo. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: LONGSTAFF of Waterville, McKANE of Newcastle, Speaker NUTTING of 
Oakland, TURNER of Burlington, WILLETTE of Mapleton, Senators: COURTNEY of York, 
PLOWMAN of Penobscot, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1052, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7.  Taste testing at public events.  A licensee authorized to sell alcoholic beverages 
at a planned public event or gathering sponsored by a charitable, nonprofit organization 
or civic group as provided by subsection 3, paragraph A may also offer malt liquor and 
wine samples for the purpose of taste testing.  For an event or gathering that includes 
taste testing, tickets may be sold in advance or at the door at the time of the event or 
gathering.  Volunteers for the charitable, nonprofit organization or civic group may pour 
samples for taste testing. The following conditions apply to taste testing conducted at an 
event or gathering licensed in accordance with this section: 
A.  A licensee may not serve more than 12 4-ounce samples or any number of 
samples that total more than 48 ounces to any one person in a day; 
B.  Each person attending the event or gathering must be given a card, tickets or some 
other mechanism to record the number of samples consumed; 
C.  A person may not be charged a fee for samples beyond the fee for admission to 
the event or gathering; 
D.  Minors are prohibited from attending the event or gathering unless accompanied 
by a parent or guardian; and 
E.  A person who has reached the sample limit or is visibly intoxicated may not be 
served. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits a licensee holding an off-premises catering license to conduct taste 
testing of beer and wine at a public event or gathering sponsored by a charitable, 
nonprofit organization or civic group.  Volunteers for the sponsoring organization are 
permitted to pour samples for taste testing and event tickets are permitted to be sold in 
advance and at the door.
An Act To Strengthen the Relationship between Land Users and Landowners
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1613
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CUSHING, SAVIELLO, CLARK, MARTIN, NASS, SARTY, TURNER, WALLACE, RAYE, THOMAS

Legislative Document 
No. 1613 
H.P. 1222 
House of Representatives, December 20, 2011 
An Act To Strengthen the Relationship between Land Users and 
Landowners 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 16, 2011.  Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CUSHING of Hampden. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, NASS of Acton, SARTY of 
Denmark, TURNER of Burlington, WALLACE of Dexter, Senators: President RAYE of 
Washington, THOMAS of Somerset. 
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 would make statutory changes that would help continue the tradition of 
public recreational access to private land.  Specifically, it would revamp the Landowners 
and Sportsmen Relations Advisory Board's functions, establish a strategy for long-term 
funding of a landowner relations program, implement the recommendations being 
developed for a land user certification program and update the landowner liability laws as 
they relate to public use of private land.
An Act Concerning Copying Fees for Users of County Registries of Deeds
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1616
Senate Amendment SA_A_S438 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 526, L.D. 1616, Bill, "An Act Concerning 
Copying Fees for Users of County Registries of Deeds" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and the emergency clause from 
the bill. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator THOM 
COUNTY: Somerset 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Name 2 Bridges in the Town of Harmony
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1615
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: THOMAS, HOGAN, MARTIN, CLARK, CRAY, DAVIS, HAYES, STEVENS, STRANG BURGESS

Legislative Document 
No. 1615 
S.P. 525 
In Senate, December 20, 2011 
Resolve, To Name 2 Bridges in the Town of Harmony 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 16, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach and 
Senator: MARTIN of Kennebec, Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CRAY of Palmyra, 
DAVIS of Sangerville, HAYES of Buckfield, STEVENS of Bangor, STRANG BURGESS of 
Cumberland. 
Sec. 1.  Bridge on State Route 150 named.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate the bridge on State Route 150 known as Higgins Stream 
Bridge that crosses Higgins Stream in the Town of Harmony the Amy, Monica and Coty 
Lake Bridge; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Bridge on State Route 154 named.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate the bridge on State Route 154 that crosses the Sebasticook 
River at Mainstream in the Town of Harmony the Remember Me Bridge. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve names the bridge on State Route 150 that crosses Higgins Stream in the 
Town of Harmony the Amy, Monica and Coty Lake Bridge and names the bridge on 
State Route 154 that crosses the Sebasticook River at Mainstream in the Town of 
Harmony the Remember Me Bridge.
Resolve, To Name 2 Bridges in the Town of Harmony
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1615
Committee Amendment CA_A_S374 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 525, L.D. 1615, "Resolve, To Name 2 
Bridges in the Town of Harmony" 
Amend the resolve by inserting before section 1 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 important to honor Amy, Coty and Monica Lake and to keep the 
memory of this young family alive through the naming of 2 bridges in the Town of 
Harmony; and 
Whereas, the Legislature stands in strong opposition to domestic violence and 
supports all efforts to put an end to domestic violence; and 
Whereas, the naming of the 2 bridges also serves as a tribute to all victims of 
domestic violence; and 
Whereas, it is important to ensure that signs on the named bridges be in place 
immediately to raise awareness regarding domestic violence and its impact on 
individuals, communities and the State of Maine; 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' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 2 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "the bridge" and inserting the following: 'Bridge 5846' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 3rd and 4th lines (page 1, lines 3 and 4 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: 
"Monica and Coty Lake" and inserting the following: 
'Coty and Monica' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "the bridge" and inserting the following: 'Bridge 5126' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 525, L.D. 1615 
Amend the resolve by adding 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: 
1. Adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the resolve; 
2. Clarifies that the bridge on State Route 150 that crosses Higgins Stream in the 
Town of Harmony is to be designated as the Amy, Coty and Monica Bridge; and 
3. Includes the Department of Transportation number designations of the bridges to 
be renamed. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/01/12 
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LD 1615 
LR 2316(02) 
Resolve, To Name 2 Bridges in the Town of Harmony 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 5 ... 3 7"'" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with installation of signs (estimated total cost of 
$800) can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. Adequate funding exists within the Department's baseline 
budget to cover this cost. 
LR2316(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning Copying Fees for Users of County Registries of Deeds
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1616
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: THOMAS, MOULTON, PLOWMAN, SNOWE-MELLO, SULLIVAN, TURNER, WEAVER
Amends: 33 MRSA §751

Legislative Document 
No. 1616 
S.P. 526 
In Senate, December 20, 2011 
An Act Concerning Copying Fees for Users of County Registries of 
Deeds 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 16, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative MOULTON of York and 
Senators: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, SULLIVAN of 
York, Representatives: TURNER of Burlington, WEAVER of York. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, county registries of deeds provide a valuable public service in recording 
and maintaining the land records of the State; and 
Whereas, under current law, the fees specified for making abstracts and copies of 
records at registries of deeds will be repealed July 31, 2012; and 
Whereas, in order to keep the fees in effect, this legislation must be enacted as an 
emergency measure; 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.  33 MRSA §751, sub-§14-B, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 378, §2, is 
amended to read: 
14-B.  Abstracts and copies.  Making abstracts and copies of records at the office of 
the register of deeds as follows: 
A.  Five dollars per page for paper abstracts and copies of plans; 
B.  One dollar per page for other paper abstracts and copies; and 
C.  Fifty cents per page for digital abstracts and copies, except that the fee is 5¢ per 
page for copies of 1,000 or more digital abstracts and copies of consecutive records.; 
and 
This subsection is repealed July 31, 2012; 
Sec. 2.  33 MRSA §751, sub-§14-C, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 378, §2, is 
repealed. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
Currently, the fees specified in statute for making abstracts and copies of records at 
county registries of deeds will be repealed July 31, 2012 and beginning August 1, 2012 
county commissioners will set the fees.  This bill eliminates the repeal and letting the 
county commissioners set the fees and continues the fees specified in statute.
An Act To Ensure the Alignment of Truck Weight Limitations on the Interstate with Those Allowed II under Federal Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1617
Committee Amendment CA_A_S376 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2355-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 527, L.D. 1617, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure the Alignment of Truck Weight Limitations on the Interstate with Those Allowed 
II 
under Federal Law" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Authorize the Commissioner of Transportation To Allow Certain 
Vehicles To Operate on the Interstate System' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
emergency clause and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2355-B is enacted to read: 
§2355-B. Exemption for weight, axle and configuration limits on interstate system 
Notwithstanding the weight, axle and configuration limits specified in section 2355, 
subsections 1 to 3, for as long as the provisions of 23 United States Code, Section 
127(a)(11) affording an exemption from the federal vehicle weight limitations for 
vehicles operating on all portions of the interstate system are in effect, the Commissioner 
of Transportation, by rule, may allow the operation of a vehicle on the interstate system if 
the vehicle complies with the provisions of this chapter applicable to the operation of 
vehicles on public ways other than the interstate system. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. As 
used in this section, "interstate system" has the same meaning as in Title 23, section 1903, 
subsection 3.' 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, for as long as the federal law affording an exemption from the 
federal vehicle weight limitations for vehicles operating on all portions of the interstate 
system is in effect, a 6-axle combination vehicle consisting of a 3-axle truck tractor with a 
tri-axle semitrailer having a maximum gross vehicle weight of 100,000 pounds may be 
operated on any portion of the interstate system. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 527, L.D. 1617 
This amendment allows the Commissioner of Transportation, for as long as the 
federal exemption is in place, to adopt routine technical rules to allow a vehicle to operate 
on the interstate system if the vehicle complies with state law relating to weight, axle and 
configuration limits applicable to the operation of vehicles on public ways other than the 
interstate system. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/26/12 frac. 
LD 1617 
LR 2438(02) 
An Act To Ensure the Alignment of Truck Weight Limitations on the Interstate with Those Allowed 
under Federal Law 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 5 ... 3 7 Co 
Committee: Transportation 
Fisca,l Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with rulemaking can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2438(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1618
Committee Amendment CA_A_S405 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 528, L.D. 1618, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Goveming the Maine Clean Election Act" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Campaign Finance Laws Regarding Reporting Refunds of 
Campaign Expenditures' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 12 in the 2nd line from the end (page 2, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "from a vendor or subvendor" and inserting the 
following: 'of an expenditure made for the campaign' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title of the bill and clarifies language regarding 
reporting refunds of campaign expenditures. The amendment also strikes the section of 
the bill that requires vendors who are paid using Maine Clean Election Act funds to 
provide the candidate with an accounting of all payments to subvendors related to 
campaign advertising. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/23/12 
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LD 1618 
LR 2633(02) 
An Act To Amend the Campaign Finance Laws Regarding Reporting Refunds of Campaign 
Expenditures 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" L~~405) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices associated with processing 
authorizations to release bank account records can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2633(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Remove a Barrier to Response by Emergency Medical Personnel
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1621
Committee Amendment CA_A_S386 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2081

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 531, L.D. 1621, Bill, "An Act To 
Remove a Barrier to Response by Emergency Medical Personnel" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2081, sub-§3-B is enacted to read: 
3-B. 
Emergency medical services personnel. 
When an emergency medical 
services person is riding to or from a medical facility in the back of an ambulance, as 
defined in section 2054, subsection 1, paragraph A, the person is required to be secured in 
a seat belt or safety harness unless being secured by a seat belt or safety harness inhibits 
the person from administering medical aid.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, strikes and replaces the bill. This 
amendment requires an emergency medical services person in the back of an ambulance 
to wear a seat belt or safety harness unless being secured by a seat belt or safety harness 
inhibits the person from administering medical aid. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Remove a Barrier to Response by Emergency Medical Personnel
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1621
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SULLIVAN, WILLETTE, DIAMOND, GERZOFSKY, HOBBINS, RAYE, SNOWE-MELLO, THOMAS, CUSHING
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2081

Legislative Document 
No. 1621 
S.P. 531 
In Senate, December 20, 2011 
An Act To Remove a Barrier to Response by Emergency Medical 
Personnel 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 16, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SULLIVAN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative WILLETTE of Mapleton and 
Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, 
President RAYE of Washington, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, THOMAS of Somerset, 
Representative: CUSHING of Hampden. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2081, sub-§6, ¶B, as amended by PL 2009, c. 34, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
B.  The operator of a taxicab or a limousine is not responsible for securing in a seat 
belt a passenger transported for a fee; and 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2081, sub-§6, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 34, §1, is 
amended to read: 
C.  A newspaper delivery person is not required to be secured in a seat belt while 
engaged in the actual delivery of newspapers from a vehicle or performing newspaper 
delivery duties that require frequent entry into and exit from a vehicle.; and 
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §2081, sub-§6, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  An emergency medical services person is not required to be secured in a seat belt 
while engaged in duties within the person's official capacities in a vehicle providing 
transportation to a medical facility. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an exception from the seat belt requirement for emergency medical 
personnel who are providing treatment to patients being transported to a medical facility.
An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Electric Industry Restructuring
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1622
Committee Amendment CA_A_S472 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 532, L.D. 1622, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Laws Governing Electric Industry Restructuring" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Regarding the Laws Governing Electric Industry Restructuring' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Report. Resolved: That the Public Utilities Commission shall submit a 
report summarizing its findings and decision related to Docket No. 2011-170 pertaining 
to the request by the Bangor Hydroelectric Company for exemption and for 
reorganization approvals to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over energy, utilities and technology matters by December 15,2012.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the bill from an act to a resolve and directs the Public 
Utilities Commission to submit a report summarizing its findings and decision related to 
Docket No. 2011-170 pertaining to the request by Bangor Hydroelectric Corripany for 
exemption and for reorganization approvals to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over energy, utilities and technology matters by December 
15,2012. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/21112 
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LD 1622 
LR 2489(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Electric Industry Restructuring 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" OS Jf72-
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
The bil directs the Public Utilties Commission to report its findings and decision related to docket 2011-170 to the 
Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology by December 15, 2012. Any additional costs to the Public Utilities 
Commission can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2489(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Electric Industry Restructuring
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1622
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: SHERMAN, SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3204

Legislative Document 
No. 1622 
S.P. 532 
In Senate, December 20, 2011 
An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Electric Industry 
Restructuring 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 16, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Senator: SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3204, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 316, §3, is 
amended to read: 
5.  Ownership of generation prohibited.  Except as otherwise permitted under this 
chapter, on or after March 1, 2000, an investor-owned transmission and distribution 
utility or an affiliated interest may not own, have a financial interest in or otherwise 
control generation or generation-related assets that are located in this State or that 
generate electric service to customers in this State. 
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §3204, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 316, §3, is 
amended to read: 
6.  Generation assets permitted.  On or after March 1, 2000, notwithstanding any 
other provision in this chapter, the commission may allow an investor-owned 
transmission and distribution utility or an affiliated interest to own, have a financial 
interest in or otherwise control generation and generation-related assets to the extent that 
the commission finds that ownership, interest or control is necessary for the utility to 
perform its obligations as a transmission and distribution utility in an efficient manner. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the laws governing electric industry restructuring by providing that 
affiliated interests of transmission and distribution utilities, as well as transmission and 
distribution utilities, are not permitted to own, have a financial interest in or otherwise 
control generation or generation-related assets located in Maine or used to provide 
electric service in Maine unless permitted by the Public Utilities Commission.
An Act To Lessen the Regulatory Burden on Medical Laboratories by Removing Outdated Requirements from the Maine Medical Laboratory Act
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1624
Committee Amendment CA_A_S396 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §2031-A, 22 MRSA §2032

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 534, L.D. 1624, Bill, "An Act To 
Lessen the Regulatory Burden on Medical Laboratories by Removing Outdated 
Requirements from the Maine Medical Laboratory Act" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §2031-A is enacted to read: 
§2031-A. Itemized billing statements 
A medical laboratory that performs services under this Act shall send an itemized 
billing statement to the patient. 
Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §2032, as repealed and replaced by PL 1975, c. 218, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
§2032. Specimens 
The following persons may collect or process specimens: licensed health care 
professionals; designees of licensed health care professionals acting within their scope of 
practice; and qualified medical laboratory personnel who are authorized by the director of 
the medical laboratory. ' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows specimens to be collected or processed by licensed health 
care professionals and their designees acting within their scope of practice and qualified 
medical laboratory personnel who are authorized by the director of the medical 
laboratory. The bill eliminates the requirement for a licensed medical laboratory to send 
a copy of the itemized statement of laboratory services to the patient. This amendment 
keeps the requirement for the patient to receive an itemized statement, but enacts it as a 
separate section within the Maine Medical Laboratory Act. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT