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An Act To Prohibit Bullying in Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1237
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S357 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 928, 
L.D. 1237, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit Bullying in Schools" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the substitute title the following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have detennined it necessary to enact this measure.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a mandate preamble. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: A.,,<--w ~ 
(Senator ROSEN, R.)W 
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COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/24111 frac.. 
LD 1237 
LR 614(04) 
An Act To Prohibit Bullying in Schools 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" S- 35'1 
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Exempted 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment adds a Mandate Preamble. Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all members 
elected to each House exempts the state from the constitutional requirement to fund 90% of the additional local costs. 
LR0614(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit Bullying in Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1237
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S598 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 928, 
L.D. 1237, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit Bullying in Schools" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the substitute title the following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modifY activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a mandate preamble. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SPONSORED~~ 
(Senator ROSEN, R.) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05111112 Mac. 
LD 1237 
LR 614(09) 
An Act To Prohibit Bullying in Schools 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "B" 5· SCft" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen of Hancock 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Exempted 
Requires school boards, when amending its policies and procedures that address 
bullying, to include the following: 
~ procedures for students, school staff, parents, guardians and others to report 
incidents of bullying including anonymous reporting of bullying; 
~ procedures for prompt investigating and responding to incidents of bullying 
including written documentation of reported incidents and the outcome of the 
investigation; 
~ procedure for appealing a decision to take or not take disciplinary action; 
~ procedure to remediate any substantiated incident of bullying; 
~ process to communicate measures being taken to ensure the safety of the targeted 
student and to prevent further acts of bullying. 
Requires the annual dissemination of the written policy to students, parents, 
guardians, volunteers, administrators, teachers and school staff; posting of policy on 
the school administrative unit's publicly accessible website; and inclusion of the 
policy, in detail, to the student handbook. 
Requires superintendent to address every substantiated incident of bullying. 
Requires local school administrative units to provide professional development and 
staff training in the best approaches to implementing the anti-bullying policy. 
Unit Affected 
School 
Local Cost 
Significant 
statewide 
Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all members elected to each House exempts the state from 
the constitutional requirement to fund 90% of the additional costs. 
LR06l4(09) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish the Maine Back to Work Program
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1238
Committee Amendment CA_A_H351 (House)
Committee: Labor, Corrunerce, Research and Economic Development

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,/1 " 
to H.P. 929, L.D. 1238, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish the Maine Back to Work Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
. 'Resolve, Authorizing the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation To Study 
Establishment of a Voluntary Workplace Training Program' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Bureau of Unemployment Compensation within the Department 
of Labor to determine the most cost-effective proposal for establishing a 
workplace training program. 
Resolved: 
That, within existing resources, the 
Director of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation within the Department of Labor 
shall determine the most cost-effective proposal for establishing a voluntary workplace 
training program. The director shall examine programs in the states of Georgia, New 
Hampshire and Utah to guide the study; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Reporting date established. Resolved: That, no later than December 
IS, 20ll, the Director of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation within the 
Department of Labor shall report the results of the study under section 1 along with any 
recommended legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Corrunerce, 
Research and Economic Development. The committee may submit a bill related to the 
report to the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, makes it a resolve and directs the Director of the 
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation within the Department of Labor to determine 
the most cost-effective proposal for establishing a voluntary workplace training program. 
The director is directed to report the results of the study along with any reconm1ended 
legislation to the Joint Standing Corrunittee on Labor, Commerce, Research and 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~ o'f S COMMI1TEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 929, L.D. 123' 
I 
Economic Development, which is authorized to submit a bill to the Second Regular 
Session of the 125th Legislature. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05121111 frac 
LD 1238 
LR 184(02) 
An Act To Establish the Maine Back to Work Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation within the Department of Labor to conduct the 
required review and prepare the required report can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LROI84(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Direct the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection To Recommend Changes to Credit Reporting Laws Concerning Paid Debts
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1243
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GOODALL, GERZOFSKY, HILL

Legislative Document 
No. 1243 
S.P. 364 
In Senate, March 22, 2011 
Resolve, To Direct the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection To 
Recommend Changes to Credit Reporting Laws Concerning Paid 
Debts 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Senators: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, HILL of York. 
Sec. 1.  Paid debts and debt collectors.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection shall 
review the credit reporting debt collection laws concerning proper notification by debt 
collectors to credit reporting agencies when debtors have paid off a debt and the 
information has not been properly reported.  The bureau shall clarify the obligations of 
debt collectors for reporting credit data to credit agencies and to consumers and 
recommend standards for fair treatment of consumers; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Reporting to the Legislature.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection shall report 
its findings under section 1, recommendations and suggested legislation to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services by December 7, 2011.  The 
committee may submit a bill related to the suggested legislation to the Second Regular 
Session of the 125th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau 
of Consumer Credit Protection to review the credit reporting debt collection laws 
specifically concerning debtors whose credit reports do not correctly reflect the payment 
of debt.  The bureau is directed to submit its findings, recommendations and suggested 
legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services, which is 
authorized to submit a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature.
An Act To Clarify Usual and Customary Charges under the Workers' Compensation Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1244
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: GOODALL, JACKSON, SCHNEIDER, McKANE
Amends: 39-A MRSA §209

Legislative Document 
No. 1244 
S.P. 365 
In Senate, March 22, 2011 
An Act To Clarify Usual and Customary Charges under the 
Workers' Compensation Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, 
Representative: McKANE of Newcastle. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §209, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 and 
affected by §§9 to 11, is amended to read: 
2.  Payment for services.  A health facility or health care provider must be paid 
either its usual and customary charge for any health care services or the maximum charge 
established under the rules adopted pursuant to subsection 1, whichever is less.  For 
purposes of this subsection, "usual and customary charge" means, for a specific health 
care service, the average charge for that health care service for the 2 preceding calendar 
quarters.  For purposes of determining the average charge for a specific health care 
service, the charge for each individual rendering of that health care service is the sum of: 
A.  All reimbursements from a private, 3rd-party payor for that individual rendering 
of a specific health care service; and 
B.  All payments from the patient for that individual rendering of a specific health 
care service received by the health facility or health care provider. 
SUMMARY 
This bill defines "usual and customary charge" regarding payment of a health care 
service under the workers' compensation laws as the average charge for that health care 
service for the 2 preceding calendar quarters.   For purposes of calculating the average 
charge, the charge of each individual rendering of a specific health care service is 
calculated as the sum of all reimbursements from a private, 3rd-party payor and all 
payments from the patient.
Resolve, Concerning Access to the Eastern Road in Scarborough
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1246
Committee Amendment CA_A_S111 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 367, L.D. 1246, "Resolve, Concerning 
Access to the Eastern Road in Scarborough" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/05111 
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LD 1246 
LR 948(02) 
Resolve, Concerning Access to the Eastern Road in Scarborough 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
.. '" 
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will incur General Fund costs related to conveying these easements 
which will be reimbursed by the grantee. 
LR0948(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Modify the Responsibilities of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1245
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: GOODALL, BARTLETT, PATRICK, CAREY
Amends: 1 MRSA §1008

Legislative Document 
No. 1245 
S.P. 366 
In Senate, March 22, 2011 
An Act To Modify the Responsibilities of the Commission on 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, PATRICK of Oxford, Representative: 
CAREY of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §1008, sub-§5, as enacted by IB 1995, c. 1, §6, is amended to 
read: 
5.  Maine Clean Election Act and Maine Clean Election Fund.  To administer and 
ensure the effective implementation of the Maine Clean Election Act and the Maine 
Clean Election Fund according to Title 21-A, chapter 14; and 
Sec. 2.  1 MRSA §1008, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2005, c. 301, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
6.  Enhanced monitoring.  To provide for enhanced monitoring and enforcement of 
election practices and the electronic submission of reports and computerized tracking of 
campaign, election and lobbying information under the commission's jurisdiction.; and 
Sec. 3.  1 MRSA §1008, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7.  Advisory opinions.  To issue advisory opinions at the written request of a person 
subject to the requirements of this chapter on an issue involving the duties of that person 
under this chapter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to 
issue an advisory opinion at the request of a person with duties under the governmental 
ethics laws.
Resolve, Concerning Access to the Eastern Road in Scarborough
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1246
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BARTLETT

Legislative Document 
No. 1246 
S.P. 367 
In Senate, March 22, 2011 
Resolve, Concerning Access to the Eastern Road in Scarborough 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
Sec. 1.  Acquisition of easement for access to Eastern Road in the Town of 
Scarborough.  Resolved:  That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 
referred to in this resolve as "the department," shall convey easements for farm, 
conservation and residential use to Anthony Attardo and Anthony Attardo, Jr., referred to 
in this resolve as "the Attardos," through and across Eastern Road in the Town of 
Scarborough, running westerly from the intersection of Eastern Road with the westerly 
side of Black Point Road to the westerly sideline of Anthony Attardo, Jr.'s lot as the 
westerly terminus; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Consideration for easement.  Resolved:  That the Attardos shall grant 
to the department an easement in a mutually acceptable location for maintenance, running 
from Eastern Road southerly across the land of the Attardos situated on the easterly side 
of the Black Point Road, for the purpose of maintaining undeveloped lands owned or 
controlled by the department.  The Attardos shall reimburse the department for the 
department's legal expenses up to $2,800.  The granting of the easement to the department 
and the paying of the department's legal fees are the only considerations that are required 
of the Attardos in return for the easements conveyed under section 1; and be it further 
Sec. 3.  Transfer.  Resolved:  That the department shall deliver the deeds 
conveying the easements under section 1 to the Attardos no later than November 1, 2011. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to grant 
easements to Anthony Attardo and Anthony Attardo, Jr. through and across Eastern Road 
in the Town of Scarborough.  Anthony Attardo and Anthony Attardo, Jr. shall grant to the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife an easement across their land situated on the 
easterly side of the Black Point Road.  The department shall deliver the deeds to the 
Attardos no later than November 1, 2011.
An Act To Specifically Define Reasonable Operating Expenses for the Maine Turnpike Authority in Accordance with Its Enabling Act
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1247
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HILL, ALFOND, COLLINS, COURTNEY, THOMAS, BICKFORD, CHIPMAN, GUERIN, KESCHL, LONGSTAFF, MALABY, SOCTOMAH

Legislative Document 
No. 1247 
S.P. 368 
In Senate, March 22, 2011 
An Act To Specifically Define Reasonable Operating Expenses for 
the Maine Turnpike Authority in Accordance with Its Enabling Act 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, COLLINS of York, COURTNEY of 
York, THOMAS of Somerset, Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, CHIPMAN of 
Portland, GUERIN of Glenburn, KESCHL of Belgrade, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, 
MALABY of Hancock, SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, chapter 24, which 
governs the operations, powers and duties of the Maine Turnpike Authority, to establish a 
budget for the operating expenses of the Maine Turnpike Authority as well as the use of 
revenue generated by the Maine Turnpike Authority.
An Act To Improve Oil Storage Facility Operator Training
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1250
Committee Amendment CA_A_S257 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 371, L.D. 1250, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Oil Storage Facility Operator Training" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph L in the 5th line (page I, line 8 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "every 3" and inserting the following: 'every 2' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires a training program for operators of underground oil storage 
facilities to be completed every 2 years instead of every 3 years as the bill proposes. 
FISCAL VHf I~HJl IiU:U 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/03/ II frac 
LD 1250 
LR 1242(02) 
An Act To Improve Oil Storage Facility Operator Training 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" S - 25 '1 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to operate or contract with a third party to operate a 
training program for personnel in charge of daily operations at oil storage facilities every two years will result in a 
minor cost increase to the DEP which can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1242(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require the Land for Maine's Future Fund To Expend Funds for Deer Wintering Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1249
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: THOMAS, DAVIS, MARTIN, THIBODEAU, CRAY, DUNPHY, GIFFORD, LONG
Amends: 5 MRSA §6203

Legislative Document 
No. 1249 
S.P. 370 
In Senate, March 22, 2011 
An Act To Require the Land for Maine's Future Fund To Expend 
Funds for Deer Wintering Areas 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville and 
Senators: MARTIN of Kennebec, THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representatives: CRAY of 
Palmyra, DUNPHY of Embden, GIFFORD of Lincoln, LONG of Sherman. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §6203, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Funds for deer wintering areas.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the 
contrary, 25% of all proceeds in the Land for Maine's Future Fund must be used for the 
purchase and maintenance of deer wintering areas, as identified by the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Title 12, section 10107. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires 25% of the Land for Maine's Future Fund to be used for the 
purchase and maintenance of wintering areas for deer.
An Act To Require Approval by the Voters of Legislation To Enact or Increase a Tax or Fee
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1248
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: THIBODEAU, THOMAS, CURTIS, CUSHING, HARMON
Amends: 5 MRSA §1522

Legislative Document 
No. 1248 
S.P. 369 
In Senate, March 22, 2011 
An Act To Require Approval by the Voters of Legislation To Enact 
or Increase a Tax or Fee 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Cosponsored by Senator: THOMAS of Somerset, Representatives: CURTIS of Madison, 
CUSHING of Hampden, HARMON of Palermo, McKANE of Newcastle. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1522 is enacted to read: 
§1522.  Voter approval of enactment or increase of tax or fee 
1.  Approval.  A measure enacted by the Legislature that would create or increase a 
tax or fee may not take effect until the measure has been approved by the voters at the 
next scheduled statewide election. 
2.  Ballot information.  The Secretary of State shall prepare the following 
information regarding a measure subject to approval under subsection 1.  This 
information must be posted on the Secretary of State's publicly accessible website and be 
included on the ballot: 
A.  The tax or fee being increased and the amount of the increase; 
B.  The purpose of the increase; 
C.  The projected revenue resulting from the increase for the first 4 years after the 
increase; and 
D.  How the projected new revenue is intended to be used. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a measure enacted by the Legislature that would create or 
increase a tax or fee may not take effect until the measure has been approved by the 
voters at the next statewide election and requires the Secretary of State to post 
information regarding the measure on its website and include the information on the 
ballot.
An Act To Improve Oil Storage Facility Operator Training
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1250
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: DIAMOND, GOODALL, SAVIELLO, PLUMMER, RUSSELL
Amends: 38 MRSA §564

Legislative Document 
No. 1250 
S.P. 371 
In Senate, March 22, 2011 
An Act To Improve Oil Storage Facility Operator Training 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senators: GOODALL of Sagadahoc, McCORMICK of Kennebec, 
SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: PLUMMER of Windham, RUSSELL of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §564, sub-§2-A, ¶L, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 319, §7, is 
amended to read: 
L.  Operators to complete a department training program that meets the minimum 
requirements specified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under 
United States Code, Section 6991i (2007).  The training program must provide 
certification for the successful completion of the program, which must be renewed 
every 3 years.  Training may be provided by a 3rd party if approved by the 
department. 
SUMMARY 
Current rules of the Department of Environmental Protection require persons in 
charge of the daily operations of oil storage facilities to undergo a department training 
program in the monitoring, maintenance and operating procedures of those facilities.  
This bill requires the training program to be completed every 3 years and allows the 
department to approve training done by a 3rd party.
Resolve, To Develop a Plan To Improve Public Guardianship Services to Adults with Cognitive Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1252
Committee Amendment CA_A_S222 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 373, L.D. 1252, "Resolve, To Develop 
a Plan To Improve Public Guardianship Services to Adults with Cognitive Disabilities" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in subsection 4 in the first line (page 1, line 30 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "statutory changes" the following: 'and the fiscal 
implications of those changes' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds to the findings of the stakeholder group the fiscal implications 
of any necessary statutory changes. 
FISCAL ~OfE lliQLlRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/31111 
frac::.. 
LD 1252 
LR 521(02) 
Resolve, To Develop a Plan To Improve Public Guardianship Services to Adults with Cognitive 
Disabilities 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" s- 2.'%.:2.-
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs to the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, the Department of the Attorney General, the 
Disability Rights Center and the Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed utilizing existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0521(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Further Restrict Push Polling
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1254
Committee Amendment CA_A_S233 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 375, L.D. 1254, Bill, "An Act To 
Further Restrict Push Polling" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Executive Director of the Commission on Governmental 
Ethics and Election Practices To Review the Law Governing Push Polling' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Executive director of the Commission on Governmental Ethics 
and Election Practices to review the laws governing push polling. Resolved: 
That the executive director of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election 
Practices shall by February 1, 2012 submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs regarding the laws governing push polling, including any 
advances in the commissioner's ability to enforce the provisions of the laws governing 
push polling. The report must consider changes proposed through legislation submitted 
in the 124th and 125th Legislatures to amend what constitutes push polling and consider 
whether those proposed changes would strengthen the intent and efficacy of the push 
polling laws. 
The report may include suggested legislation. 
The Joint Standing 
Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs is authorized to submit a bill based on the 
recommendations of the report to the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve directing the executive director of the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to review the laws governing 
push polling and submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal 
Affairs. 
FISCAL NOTE REQL"IRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 125LR0813(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/01111 
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LD 1254 
LR 813(02) 
An Act To Further Restrict Push Polling 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" s -233 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices associated with reviewing the 
laws regarding push polling and reporting the results can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeter" 
resources. 
LR0813(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Regarding Labor Contracts for Public Works Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1257
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S269 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 378, 
L.D. 1257, Bill, "An Act Regarding Labor Contracts for Public Works Projects" 
Amend the amendment in section I in the first paragraph in the first line (page 1, line 
II 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "section" and inserting the following: 
'chapter' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects a clerical error regarding the scope of application of a 
definition section. 
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COUNTY: Somerset 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Relating to Selection of Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1261
Committee Amendment CA_A_S44 (Senate)

COMMfTTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 382, L.D. 1261, Bill, "An Act Relating 
to Selection of Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04119111 frac 
LD 1261 
LR 498(02) 
An Act Relating to Selection of Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" s -4 tf 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
CUrrent biennium cost increase - General Fund 
MonthN ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-II 
General 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the generaJ( 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a seconL 
ballot, an additional appropriation of$I07,250 may be required. 
LR0498(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Allow the Unclaimed Remains ofa Veteran To Have Proper Burial
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1265
Committee Amendment CA_A_S231 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 386, L.D. 1265, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow the Unclaimed Remains ofa Veteran To Have Proper Burial" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2900 in subsection 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 22 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "120 days" and inserting the following: 'one year' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment increases the time period in the bill after which a funeral director 
may dispose of or relinquish possession of a veteran's cremated remains from 120 days to 
one year. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Improve Transparency in Maine Government
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1260
Committee Amendment CA_A_S219 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 381, L.D. 1260, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Transparency in Maine Government" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 5 to 11. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, strikes the provisions 
of the bill that govern legislative ethics and lobbying. 
The amendment retains the 
provisions that make the proceedings and records of a transition team of a Governor-elect 
pUblic. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Municipalities That Host Wind Energy Developments
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1266
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: SAVIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 1266 
S.P. 387 
In Senate, March 23, 2011 
An Act To Protect Municipalities That Host Wind Energy 
Developments 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to create a mechanism to protect a community that hosts a wind 
energy development against financial loss regarding agreements related to that 
development.  This bill proposes to provide a host community with a secured claim under 
a community benefit agreement under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 
3454, a tax increment financing agreement under Title 30-A, chapter 206 or any other 
financial arrangement that exposes a municipality to financial risk in the event a wind 
energy development becomes insolvent and with payment in lieu of taxes in the event a 
wind energy development becomes insolvent. In addition, the bill proposes to address 
issues related to the value of a wind energy development by creating an assessment 
methodology that considers the accelerated depreciation schedule for wind energy 
development equipment when determining the tax increment financing value or other 
assessment value to ensure the municipality is not exposed to undue risk.
An Act To Amend the School Transportation Formula To Recognize One-way Bus Trips
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1267
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15672

Legislative Document 
No. 1267 
S.P. 388 
In Senate, March 23, 2011 
An Act To Amend the School Transportation Formula To Recognize 
One-way Bus Trips 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15672, sub-§22-A, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. 
AAAA, §4, is amended to read: 
B.   The average of the pupil density model under paragraph A and an odometer miles 
model based on the gross cost per pupil conveyed for each school administrative unit 
that is predicted by the odometer miles traveled per pupil conveyed by the school 
administrative unit. For purposes of this paragraph, the odometer miles model must 
take into account all miles traveled when covering the same road in both directions 
when necessitated by geographical or other constraints. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the formula for calculating school transportation costs to require the 
inclusion of all mileage accumulated for so-called "one-way trips," in which a school bus 
is required to travel the same road in both directions due to geographical constraints to 
drop off or pick up a student.
An Act To Allow the Repayment of Improperly Awarded Workers' Compensation Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1268
House Amendment HA_A_H380 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "fl" to S.P. 389, L.D. 1268, Bill, "An Act To Allow the 
Repayment of Improperly Awarded Workers' Compensation Benefits" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 7th line from the end (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by. inserting after the following: "injustice." the following: 'A request for 
recovery of overpayment must be made by the employer or insurer within 2 years of the 
initial compensation payment made to the employee.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that a request by an employer or insurer for recovery of 
overpayment must be made within 2 years of the initial compensation payment made to 
the employee. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: _--v1'--.o,_i-"'---_-_---'~..L.......-'d"--'::..ol"--".lz-'"""'-
=--=--=-~ 
(Representative TthTLE) 
TO WN: Sanford 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/25/1 1 frac.. 
LD 1268 
LR 1043(04) 
An Act To Allow the Repayment of Improperly Awarded Workers' Compensation Benefits 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,If, 
Sponsor: Rep. Tuttle, Jr. of Sanford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Reduction of potential future savings - Other funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Limiting the amount of time that an overpayment of workers' compensation benefits may be recovered may reduce the 
amount of potential savings to the State. The amount can not be determined at this time and will depend on actual 
expenence. 
LRI043(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow the Repayment ofImproperly Awarded Workers' Compensation Benefits II
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1268
Committee Amendment CA_A_S124 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 389, L.D. 1268, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow the Repayment ofImproperly Awarded Workers' Compensation Benefits" 
II 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/l6/l1 frac=. 
LD 1268 
LR 1043(02) 
An Act To Allow the Repayment of Improperly Awarded Workers' Compensation Benefits 
. Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
S -12 'f-
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium savings - Other Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Extending the authorization for an insurer or an employer to recover overpayments of workers' compensation benefits 
to include payments made to employees pending a motion for findings offact and conclusions oflaw filed with the 
hearing officer may result in additional payments being recovered by the State. The amount can not be determined at 
this time and will depend on actual experience. 
LR1043(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Allow the Repayment of Improperly Awarded Workers' Compensation Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1268
House Amendment HA_C_H556 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,&, to S.P. 389, L.D. 1268, Bill, "An Act To Allow the 
Repayment of Improperly Awarded Workers' Compensation Benefits" 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection I in the 7th line from the end (page I, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "injustice." the following: 'A request for 
recovery of overpayment must be made by the employer or insurer within 2 years of the 
final court decision or final determination that results in an overpayment having been 
made.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that a request by an employer or insurer for recovery of 
overpayment must be made within 2 years of the final court decision or final 
determination that results in an overpayment having been made. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~.~~ __ L 
__ . ___ ---~~~<~~.=:~.~~.~ __ __ 
(Representative TufiLE) 
TOWN: Sanford 
FISCAL .\on: REQVIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/03/11 frac 
LD 1268 
LR 1043(06) 
An Act To Allow the Repayment of Improperly Awarded Workers' Compensation Benefits 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,6 
Sponsor: Rep. Tuttle, Jr. of Sanford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Reduction of potential future savings - Other funds 
Limiting the amount of time that an overpayment of workers' compensation benefits may be recovered may reduce t]le 
amount of potential savings to the State. The amount can not be determined at this time and will depend on actual 
experience. 
LRI043(06) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Allow the Repayment of Improperly Awarded Workers' Compensation Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1268
House Amendment HA_B_H449 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "8,, to S.P. 389, L.D. 1268, Bill, "An Act To Allow the 
Repayment of Improperly Awarded Workers' Compensation Benefits" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 7th line from the end (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "injustice." the following: 'A request for 
recovery of overpayment must be made by the employer or insurer within 2 years of the 
final court decision or final determination that an overpayment has been made.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that a request by an employer or insurer for recovery of 
overpayment must be made within 2 years of the final court decision or final 
determination that an overpayment has been made. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: ----,j,t~---IC-L"'----'----, --------"~v--=-=--=~~~~­
(Representative TthTLE) 
TOWN: Sanford 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 05/31/11 
.;1!lMze 
LD 1268 
LR 1043(05) 
An Act To Allow the Repayment of Improperly Awarded Workers' Compensa~ion Benefits 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,f!)" 
Sponsor: Rep. Tuttle, Jr. of Sanford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Reduction of potential future savings - Other funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Limiting the amount of time that an overpayment of workers' compensation benefits may be recovJbred may reduce th( 
amount of potential savings to the State. The amount can not be determined at this time and will depend on actual 
experience. 
LR1043(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Require That the Taking of a Statewide Assessment Test for High School Seniors Be Voluntary
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1269
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6202

Legislative Document 
No. 1269 
S.P. 390 
In Senate, March 23, 2011 
An Act To Require That the Taking of a Statewide Assessment Test 
for High School Seniors Be Voluntary 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6202, first ¶, as amended by PL 2009, c. 313, §20, is 
further amended to read: 
The commissioner shall establish a statewide assessment program to measure and 
evaluate on a continuing basis the academic achievements of students in grades 3 to 12 on 
the accountability standards set forth in section 6209 and in department rules 
implementing that section and other curricular requirements.  The commissioner may 
elect to provide for the use of alternative measures of student achievement in grades 9 to 
12.  This assessment applies to students in the public elementary and secondary schools 
and in all private schools approved for tuition whose school enrollments include at least 
60% publicly funded students, as determined by the previous school year's October and 
April average enrollment.  The assessment program must be adapted to meet the needs of 
children with disabilities as defined in section 7001, subsection 1-A or other students as 
defined under rules by the commissioner. The assessment program and any alternative 
measure approved by the commissioner must be voluntary for students in grade 12. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows students in grade 12 to choose to not take an assessment test 
administered by their school, including the preliminary scholastic assessment test, or 
PSAT, or the scholastic assessment test, or SAT.
An Act To Require Use of the Electronic Death Registration System
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1271
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H621 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" II" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 392, 
L.D. 1271, Bill, "An Act To Require Use of the Electronic Death Registration System" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the first indented paragraph after the title 
the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 2 in §2847 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 11 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "must" and inserting the following: 'may" 
SUMMARY 
SPONSOREDBY:+-~~~~~~~~~~~= 
(Representative 
TOWN: Cumberland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow the Repayment of Improperly Awarded Workers Compensation Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1268
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 39-A MRSA §324

Legislative Document 
No. 1268 
S.P. 389 
In Senate, March 23, 2011 
An Act To Allow the Repayment of Improperly Awarded Workers' 
Compensation Benefits 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §324, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2009, c. 129, §9 and 
affected by §13, is further amended to read: 
1.  Order or decision.  The employer or insurance carrier shall make compensation 
payments within 10 days after the receipt of notice of an approved agreement for payment 
of compensation or within 10 days after any order or decision of the board awarding 
compensation.  If the board enters a decision awarding compensation, and a motion for 
findings of fact and conclusions of law is filed with the hearing officer or an appeal is 
filed with the Law Court pursuant to section 322, payments may not be suspended while 
the motion for findings of fact and conclusions of law or appeal is pending.  The 
employer or insurer may recover from an employee payments made pending a motion for 
findings of fact and conclusions of law or appeal to the Law Court if and to the extent that 
the hearing officer or the Law Court has decided that the employee was not entitled to the 
compensation paid. The board has full jurisdiction to determine the amount of 
overpayment, if any, and the amount and schedule of repayment, if any. The board, in 
determining whether or not repayment should be made and the extent and schedule of 
repayment, shall consider the financial situation of the employee and the employee's 
family and may not order repayment that would work hardship or injustice.  The board 
shall notify the Commissioner of Health and Human Services within 10 days after the 
receipt of notice of an approved agreement for payment of compensation or within 10 
days after any order or decision of the board awarding compensation identifying the 
employee who is to receive the compensation.  For purposes of this subsection, 
"employer or insurance carrier" includes the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association 
under Title 24-A, chapter 57, subchapter 3. 
SUMMARY 
Current law authorizes an employer or insurer to recover from an employee 
overpayments made pending an appeal to the Law Court.  This bill extends that 
authorization to allow an insurer or employer to recover overpayments made to an 
employee pending a motion for findings of fact and conclusions of law filed with the 
hearing officer.
An Act To Require Use of the Electronic Death Registration System
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1271
Committee Amendment CA_A_S157 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 392, L.D. 1271, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Use of the Electronic Death Registration System" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §2847 in the first paragraph in the first line (page 1, 
line 10 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "January" and inserting the following: 'July' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "January" and inserting the following: 'July' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the date by which death certificates filed by funeral 
directors or certain other persons must be filed using the electronic death registration 
system maintained by the State Registrar of Vital Statistics from January 1, 2012 to July 
1,2012. 
~CAL ~on: R£QlJlRED 
J~ee attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05122111 
~a<=-
125th MAINE LEGISI.JATURE 
LD 1271 
LR 1243(02) 
An Act To Require Use of the Electronic Death Registration System 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" '5·,57 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Division of Data, Research and Vital Statistics in the Department of Health and Human 
Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRI243(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of J