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An Act To Revise the Laws on Tournament Games
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0974
Committee Amendment CA_A_H179 (House)

LD974 
LR 489(02) 
An Act To Revise the Laws on Tournament Games 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~,, 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This legislation increases the number oftoumament games of chance that can be held by eligible organizations from 1 
to 2 per month. Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with inspecting the increased number 
of tournament games of chance can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources. Other 
Special Revenue Funds revenue to the Department of Public Safety may increase by a minor amount due to the change 
in license fee structure. 
LR0489(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0983
Committee Amendment CA_A_H135 (House)
Amends: 31 MRSA §1678

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 727, L.D. 983, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Maine Limited Liability Company Act" 
Amend the bill in Part A by inserting after section 26 the following: 
'Sec. A-27. 31 MRSA §1678, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by §3, is repealed. 
Sec. A-28. 31 MRSA §1678, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Unsworn falsification. The execution of a certificate or articles containing one or 
more false statements constitutes unsworn falsification under Title 17-A, section 453.' 
Amend the bill in Part B in section 8 in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph 
E (page 12, lines 13 and 14 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'K The name and address of at least one or more individuals designated as a contact 
person fer who is a member, manager or other authorized person of the limited 
liability company.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes 2 changes. 
It clarifies the language concerning making false statements on documents executed 
and filed with the office of the Secretary of State to identify that such an act is the crime 
of unsworn falsification, which is consistent with the current limited liability company 
laws and the current limited liability partnership laws. 
This amendment also requires the minimum disclosure on the annual report of one 
person who can accept service of process on the entity when the agent has resigned 
without providing a new service of process contact, or when the agent cannot be located. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ~"to H.P. 727, L.D. 983 
Providing the name and address of a member, manager or other authorized person to 
accept service of process is consistent with the Model Registered Agents Act. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0984
Senate Amendment SA_A_S182 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 728, L.D. 984, "RESOLUTION, Proposing 
an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require a Two-thirds Vote To Approve 
the Issuance of a Bond or Security by the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority" 
Amend the bill in section 14 in the 18th line (page 1, line 22 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "Houses" the following: 'except for bonds or securities authorized by 
the Legislature prior to January 1, 2011' 
Amend the bill in the question in the last line (page 2, line 9 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "Authority" the following: 'except for bonds or securities authorized 
by the Legislature prior to January 1, 20 II' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment exempts from the 2/3 vote requirement bonds or securities 
authorized by the LegiSI~~ 
January I, 20 II. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
(Senator KATZ) 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0984
Committee Amendment CA_A_H304 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f}" to H.P. 728, L.D. 984, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require a Two-thirds Vote To 
Approve the Issuance of a Bond or Security by the Maine Governmental Facilities 
Authority" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/18111 
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LD984 
LR 1362(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require a Two-thirds 
Vote To Approve the Issuance of a Bond or Security by the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-II 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $1 07,250 may be required. 
LRI362(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act Regarding the Sale of Surplus Land Owned by the Department of Transportation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0987
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BARTLETT, BLISS, VOLK
Amends: 23 MRSA §61

Legislative Document 
No. 987 
S.P. 305 
In Senate, March 10, 2011 
An Act Regarding the Sale of Surplus Land Owned by the 
Department of Transportation 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senator: BLISS of Cumberland, Representative: VOLK of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §61, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 13, is amended to read: 
2.  Land acquired may be sold.  The Governor, on recommendation of the 
department, may sell and convey on behalf of the State the interests of the State in 
property taken or acquired by purchase for transportation purposes and deemed 
determined no longer necessary for those purposes. When the Governor accepts the 
recommendation of the department to sell and convey property that is in a residential 
area, the department shall: 
A.  Determine and document the use and value of the property with respect to 
abutters and the municipality at large, including but not limited to the integrity of the 
neighborhood, homeowner property values, traffic and public safety, zoning, 
pollution, noise and environmental impacts; 
B.  Notify abutters by mail and the residents of the municipality at large by 
publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the area at least 60 days prior to 
the proposed date of sale; 
C.  Receive public comment from residents of the municipality in accordance with 
the public participation process under section 73, subsection 3, paragraph G regarding 
approval or disapproval of the proposed sale; and 
D.  Offer the land for sale to the municipality before offering it for public sale. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides guidelines for the sale of land in a residential area that is owned by 
the Department of Transportation and being sold by the Governor including provisions 
for the notification of the affected municipalities and abutting landowners.
An Act To Allow a Driver To Receive a Designation on That Driver's License That the Driver Is a Veteran
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0986
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: TRAHAN, RAYE, McCORMICK

Legislative Document 
No. 986 
S.P. 304 
In Senate, March 10, 2011 
An Act To Allow a Driver To Receive a Designation on That 
Driver's License That the Driver Is a Veteran 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by President RAYE of Washington and 
Senator: McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Veteran designation.  The Secretary of State shall, at the request of a 
licensee who has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States, 
issue a license to that licensee with a designation on that license that identifies the 
licensee as a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States.  To receive the 
designation, the licensee must provide appropriate documentation indicating that the 
licensee served in and was honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United 
States.  The Secretary of State shall determine the design and location on the license for 
the designation required by this section. 
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect when the Secretary of State next 
redesigns the State driver's license or implements a more cost-effective method of 
carrying out the purposes of this Act, whichever is sooner. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Secretary of State to place a designation on a driver’s license 
indicating that the licensee is an honorably discharged veteran upon receiving 
documentation that the licensee served in and was honorably discharged from the Armed 
Forces of the United States.
An Act To Improve Transparency in Political Campaigns by Providing Quicker Access to Reports II
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0989
Committee Amendment CA_A_S232 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 309, L.D. 989, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Transparency in Political Campaigns by Providing Quicker Access to Reports" 
II 
Amend the bill in section I in paragraph A in subparagraph (4) in the first line (page 
I, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "3rd" and inserting the following: '5th' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph A in subparagraph (4) in the first line (page 
1, line 15 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "3rd" and inserting the following: '5th' 
IS 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the date proposed by the bill when political action and party 
committees must submit their last quarterly reports before a November election from 
October 3rd to October 5th. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Concerning Immunity for School Administrative Units in the Discharge of Their Responsibilities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0988
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND, STRANG BURGESS, McCORMICK, McCLELLAN, NELSON, RANKIN, RICHARDSON, STUCKEY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4009

Legislative Document 
No. 988 
S.P. 308 
In Senate, March 10, 2011 
An Act Concerning Immunity for School Administrative Units in 
the Discharge of Their Responsibilities 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland and 
Senator: McCORMICK of Kennebec, Representatives: McCLELLAN of Raymond, NELSON 
of Falmouth, RANKIN of Hiram, RICHARDSON of Carmel, STUCKEY of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4009, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 8, is 
amended to read: 
4.  Medical treatment.  Notwithstanding any other provision of any public or private 
and special law and pursuant to Title 14, section 8103, any school administrative unit, 
nonlicensed agent or employee of a school or school administrative unit who renders 
administers first aid, emergency treatment or rescue assistance or any medication, 
vaccination or other health-related service to a student during a school program may not 
be held liable for injuries alleged to have been sustained by that student or for the death 
of that student alleged to have occurred as a result of an act or omission in rendering 
administering such aid, treatment or, assistance, medication, vaccination or other 
health-related service.  This subsection does not apply to injuries or death caused 
willfully, wantonly or recklessly or by gross negligence on the part of the agent or 
employee. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides immunity for school administrative units providing medical 
services to students as authorized by state law.
An Act To Allow a Snowmobile Registered in New Hampshire To Be Operated in This State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0993
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H426 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "ff" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 729, 
L.D. 993, Bill, "An Act To Allow a Snowmobile Registered in New Hampshire To Be 
Operated in This State" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by adding at the end a new blocked paragraph. 
'This subsection is repealed October 1, 2013.' 
SUMMARY 
I 
t repeals the reciprocity provisions in t~e bill on 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~ __ ~~ 
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(Representative DAVIS) 
TOWN: Sangerville 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Improve Transparency in Political Campaigns by Providing Quicker Access to Reports
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0989
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PATRICK, CAREY, CRAVEN, GERZOFSKY, HILL, JACKSON, BEAULIEU, BRIGGS, GILBERT, PETERSON
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1017-A, 21-A MRSA §1059

Legislative Document 
No. 989 
S.P. 309 
In Senate, March 10, 2011 
An Act To Improve Transparency in Political Campaigns by 
Providing Quicker Access to Reports 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PATRICK of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative CAREY of Lewiston and 
Senators: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, HILL of York, 
JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, BRIGGS of Mexico, 
GILBERT of Jay, PETERSON of Rumford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1017-A, sub-§4-A, ¶A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 190, 
Pt. A, §11, is further amended to read: 
A.  Quarterly reports must be filed by 11:59 p.m.: 
(1)  On January 15th and must be complete up to December 31st; 
(2)  On April 10th and must be complete up to March 31st; 
(3)  On July 15th and must be complete up to June 30th; and 
(4)  On October 10th 3rd and must be complete up to September 30th. 
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §1059, sub-§2, ¶A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 190, Pt. A, 
§24, is further amended to read: 
A.  Quarterly reports must be filed: 
(1)  On January 15th and must be complete as of December 31st; 
(2)  On April 10th and must be complete as of March 31st; 
(3)  On July 15th and must be complete as of June 30th; and 
(4)  On October 10th 3rd and must be complete as of September 30th. 
SUMMARY 
This bill moves up by one week the last quarterly report before a November election 
required of political action committees and party committees for the reporting of 
contributions and expenditures.
An Act To Allow a Snowmobile Registered in New Hampshire To Be Operated in This State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0993
Committee Amendment CA_A_H364 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §13104

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "PI " 
to H.P. 729, L.D. 993, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
a Snowmobile Registered in New Hampshire To Be Operated in This State" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Provide Limited Reciprocity for Nonresidents Operating Snowmobiles 
in This State' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §13104, sub-§15 is enacted to read: 
15. Reciprocity. The commissioner may allow a nonresident to operate in this State 
a snowmobile that is not registered in this State during one 3-consecutive-day period, 2 
days of which are weekend days, annually if: 
A. The nonresident's snowmobile has a valid registration from another state; and 
B. The nonresident's state of residency allows a snowmobile registered in Maine to 
be operated in that state for a period of time of at least 3 consecutive days without 
being registered in that state. 
This subsection may not be construed to authorize the operation of a snowmobile in a 
manner contrary to this chapter except as provided in this subsection.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
It provides that the Commissioner of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife may establish a 3-day period, include 2 weekend days, in which a 
nonresident may snowmobile in this State without being registered in this State if the 
nonresident's state of residency allows a snowmobile registered in Maine to operate in 
that state for an equivalent or greater period of time without being registered. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05124/11 
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LD993 
LR 1020(02) 
An Act To Allow a Snowmobile Registered in New Hampshire To Be Operated in This State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'n" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Decreases the number of civil violations and Class E crimes. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill allows a nonresident to snowmobile in Maine without being registered under certain circumstances. This 
provision could result in a reduction in General Fund revenue which cannot be estimated at this time. 
LR1020(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow a Snowmobile Registered in New Hampshire To Be Operated in This State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0993
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 12 MRSA §13104

Legislative Document 
No. 993 
H.P. 729 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2011 
An Act To Allow a Snowmobile Registered in New Hampshire To Be 
Operated in This State 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13104, sub-§15 is enacted to read: 
15.  Reciprocity.  Reciprocity must be allowed to nonresidents who are residents of 
the State of New Hampshire if similar privileges are allowed to residents of this State by 
the State of New Hampshire and as long as the nonresidents are covered by a valid 
registration from the State of New Hampshire. 
A.  If a snowmobile is owned by a nonresident who is a resident of the State of New 
Hampshire but is primarily operated by a resident of this State, it must be registered 
under this section. 
B.  Nothing in this subsection may be construed to authorize the operation of any 
snowmobile in a manner contrary to this subchapter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a nonresident who is a resident of the State of New Hampshire and 
who has registered a snowmobile in New Hampshire to operate that snowmobile in this 
State.
An Act To Require Dental Professionals To Provide Education to the Public on Oral Hygiene
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0995
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CLARK
Amends: 32 MRSA §1073-A

Legislative Document 
No. 995 
H.P. 731 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2011 
An Act To Require Dental Professionals To Provide Education to 
the Public on Oral Hygiene 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
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 immediately to establish public education on good oral 
hygiene; 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.  32 MRSA §1073-A is enacted to read: 
§1073-A.  Oral hygiene education; requirements for relicensing 
The board shall by rule require any person licensed or certified under subchapter 3, 
3-B, 4 or 6 to provide each year, as a condition of relicensing or recertification, at least 6 
hours of free public education on good oral hygiene.  The board shall establish specific 
guidelines for how this requirement may be met, including activities that qualify as public 
education on good oral hygiene and the types of content that must be provided as part of 
that public education.  Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires dentists, certain dental assistants, dental hygienists and denturists to 
provide each year, as a condition of relicensing or recertification, at least 6 hours of free 
public education on good oral hygiene.  The Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation, Board of Dental Examiners is required to adopt rules governing this 
requirement.
An Act To Promote Responsible Business Practices through a Livable Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0994
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, PATRICK, BRYANT, GILBERT, TUTTLE, GERZOFSKY, JACKSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §194-A

Legislative Document 
No. 994 
H.P. 730 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2011 
An Act To Promote Responsible Business Practices through a 
Livable Wage 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHIPMAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, GILBERT of Jay, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senators: 
GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §194-A is enacted to read: 
§194-A.  Wage compliance for employers 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Average monthly salary" means the fair market rent divided by .3 for the fair 
market rent area in which the employer is located. 
B.  "Average weekly salary" means the average monthly salary divided by 4.3. 
C.  "Fair market rent" means the fair market rent as determined by the United States 
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a one-bedroom apartment. 
D.  "Fair market rent area" means the metropolitan area or nonmetropolitan county, 
as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
in which a fair market rent applies. 
E.  "Taxpayer incentive payment" means any tax credit, reimbursement or 
forgiveness under this Title. 
2.  Wage restrictions on employers.  An employer is eligible to receive taxpayer 
incentive payments only if the employer pays its employees a minimum hourly wage that 
is the greater of: 
A.  The minimum hourly wage set forth in Title 26, section 664; and 
B.  The minimum hourly wage that is calculated by dividing the average weekly 
salary by 40. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires businesses, in order to receive tax credits, tax reimbursement or tax 
forgiveness from the State, to pay their employees a livable wage.
An Act To Amend the Law Relating to Training Dogs during Bear Hunting Season
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0996
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BURNS, SAVIELLO, BICKFORD, CLARK, DAVIS, GIFFORD, HAMPER, WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §12051

Legislative Document 
No. 996 
H.P. 732 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Law Relating to Training Dogs during Bear 
Hunting Season 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BURNS of Whiting. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, CLARK of Millinocket, DAVIS of Sangerville, 
GIFFORD of Lincoln, HAMPER of Oxford, WOOD of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12051, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 550, §7, is 
further amended to read: 
C.  A resident may train up to 6 dogs at any one time on bear from July 1st to the first 
day of the open season on hunting bear, except in those portions of Washington 
County and Hancock County that are situated south of Route 9. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the provision of law that prohibits the training of dogs on bear in 
those portions of Washington County and Hancock County that are situated south of 
Route 9.
Resolve, Directing the Finance Authority of Maine To Develop a Business Development Loan Program for Legal Immigrants
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0998
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, CAREY, CRAFTS, CROCKETT, FOSSEL, VOLK, JACKSON

Legislative Document 
No. 998 
H.P. 734 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Finance Authority of Maine To Develop a 
Business Development Loan Program for Legal Immigrants 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHIPMAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAREY of Lewiston, CRAFTS of Lisbon, CROCKETT of 
Bethel, FOSSEL of Alna, VOLK of Scarborough, Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Sec. 1.  Business development loan program for legal immigrants.  
Resolved:  That the Finance Authority of Maine shall develop a development loan 
program for legal immigrants, referred to in this resolve as "the program."  The program 
must offer loans to applicants who provide a viable business plan and exhibit a reasonable 
ability to pay back the loan.  The interest rate for the business development loan must be 
set at 1%.  The Finance Authority of Maine shall develop the other terms of the business 
development loan for legal immigrants, such as security for the loan and the time frame 
for repayment of the loan; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report to Legislature.  Resolved:  That the Finance Authority of Maine 
shall report the specifics of the program to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, 
Commerce, Research and Economic Development by December 1, 2011; and be it further 
Sec. 3.  Authority to report out legislation.  Resolved:  That the Joint 
Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development may 
report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature to implement the 
program. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Finance Authority of Maine to create a business development 
loan program for legal immigrants.  The Finance Authority of Maine will report the 
specifics of the program to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research 
and Economic Development by December 1, 2011.  The Joint Standing Committee on 
Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development may report out a bill to the
An Act To Correct a Statutory Oversight Regarding the Public Utilities Commission's Ability To Use Certain Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0999
Committee Amendment CA_A_H437 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "4,, to H.P. 735, L.D. 999, Bill, "An Act To 
Correct a Statutory Oversight Regarding the Public Utilities Commission's Ability To 
Use Certain Funds" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding the Public Utilities Commission's Ability To Use Certain Funds' 
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Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and qefore the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. B, § 1, is 
further amended to read: 
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7. Information. +he To the extent that funding is available, the commission shall 
inform electricity consumers in this State of the benefits of electricity generat~1 d in this 
State using renewable resources and of the opportunities available in this State to 
purchase electricity that is generated using those resources, including, but not Fmited to, 
the green power offer and other green power supply products and renewable energy credit 
products certified under section 32l2-A. 
The commission may not promote any 
renewable resources over others. The commission may apply for, receive a~d expend 
grant money from the United States Department of Energy and other g~vemment 
agencies for this purpose. Notwithstanding section 3211 A, subsection 5, the commission 
also may use up to $100,000 per year from the conservation program fund established 
under section 3211 A, subsection 5 to support the purposes of this subsection. 
The 
commission may create or cause to be created a brand or logo to identify Maine 
renewable resources, including the green power offer and other green power supply 
products and renewable energy credit products certified under section 32l2-A, to 
consumers. The commission shall register any mark or logo created pursuapt to this 
subsection with the United States Patent and Trademark Office or in accord,:mce with 
Title 10, chapter 30 I-A, or both. Any brand or logo created pursuant to this *bsection 
may only be used in accordance with the purposes of this subsection as apprO\jed by the 
commission. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 735, L.D. 999 
Sec. 2. Authorized expenditures. During the 2-year period of calendar years 
2011 and 2012, the Public Utilities Commission may expend an amount not to exceed 
$100,000 from the conservation program fund established under the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 35-A, section 10110 for the purposes of Title 35-A, section 3210, 
subsection 7.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes and replaces the bill and eliminates the Public Utilities 
Commission's authority to use up to $100,000 per year from the conservation program 
fund to provide information to consumers regarding renewable energy generated in the 
State. 
This amendment permits the commission to use a total of $100,000 for that 
purpose during the calendar years 2011 and 2012. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Correct a Statutory Oversight Regarding the Public Utilities Commission's Ability To Use Certain Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0999
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FITTS
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210

Legislative Document 
No. 999 
H.P. 735 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2011 
An Act To Correct a Statutory Oversight Regarding the Public 
Utilities Commission's Ability To Use Certain Funds 
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FITTS of Pittsfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. B, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
7.  Information.  The commission shall inform electricity consumers in this State of 
the benefits of electricity generated in this State using renewable resources and of the 
opportunities available in this State to purchase electricity that is generated using those 
resources, including, but not limited to, the green power offer and other green power 
supply products and renewable energy credit products certified under section 3212-A.  
The commission may not promote any renewable resources over others.  The commission 
may apply for, receive and expend grant money from the United States Department of 
Energy and other government agencies for this purpose.  Notwithstanding section 3211-A 
10110, subsection 5 7, the commission also may use up to $100,000 per year from the 
conservation program fund established under section 3211-A 10110, subsection 5 7 to 
support the purposes of this subsection. The commission may create or cause to be 
created a brand or logo to identify Maine renewable resources, including the green power 
offer and other green power supply products and renewable energy credit products 
certified under section 3212-A, to consumers.  The commission shall register any mark or 
logo created pursuant to this subsection with the United States Patent and Trademark 
Office or in accordance with Title 10, chapter 301-A, or both.  Any brand or logo created 
pursuant to this subsection may only be used in accordance with the purposes of this 
subsection as approved by the commission. 
SUMMARY 
This bill corrects a statutory oversight regarding the statutory reference to the Public 
Utilities Commission's ability to use up to $100,000 from the conservation program fund 
to promote the green power offer and other green power supply products and renewable 
energy credit products.
An Act To Require the Secretary of State To Verify Voter Signatures
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1000
Committee Amendment CA_A_H507 (House)
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 736, L.D. lOOO, Bill, "An Act To 
Require the Secretary of State To Verify Voter Signatures" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Examine Centralization of the Petition 
Signature Verification Process' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Secretary of State to examine centralizing the process for 
verifying petition signatures. Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall examine 
the potential for centralizing the process for verifying signatures on candidate petitions, 
citizens' initiatives and people's veto referendum petitions within the office of the 
Secretary of State using the central voter registration system. The Secretary of State shall 
consult with municipal clerks and others to determine the benefits of centralization and to 
identify any legal or logistical barriers to proceeding with centralization of the process. 
The Secretary of State shall submit a report on the findings of the examination under this 
section no later than February 1,2012 to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and 
Legal Affairs.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and creates a resolve directing the Secretary of 
State to examine the feasibility of centralizing the process for verifying signatures on 
candidate petitions, citizens' initiatives and people's veto referendum petitions. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUR£J) 
(See. a.ttached) 
Page I - 12SLR171S(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/02/11 hac:.. 
LD 1000 
LR 1715(02) 
An Act To Require the Secretary of State To Verify Voter Signatures 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 11" 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Secretary of State associated with examining the potential for centralizing the 
process for verifying signatures on petitions and reporting the results can be absorbed with existing staff and within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1715(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Marine Resources To Review the Composition of the Scallop Advisory Council and Recommend Any Changes Necessary To Ensure Appropriate Representation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0997
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: TILTON, RAYE, DOW, PARKER

Legislative Document 
No. 997 
H.P. 733 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Marine Resources To 
Review the Composition of the Scallop Advisory Council and 
Recommend Any Changes Necessary To Ensure Appropriate 
Representation 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TILTON of Harrington. 
Cosponsored by President RAYE of Washington and 
Representatives: DOW of Waldoboro, McKANE of Newcastle, PARKER of Veazie. 
Sec. 1.  Review.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Marine Resources shall 
review the composition of the Scallop Advisory Council established pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 6729-B.  The commissioner shall compare the 
number of licenses issued to scallop harvesters who hold hand fishing scallop licenses 
and to scallop harvesters who hold scallop draggers licenses, determine whether the 
number of members on the Scallop Advisory Council representing each type of license 
holder accurately represents the relative numbers of each type of license holder and 
recommend any changes necessary to ensure appropriate representation; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, by December 7, 2011, the Commissioner of 
Marine Resources shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources on 
the 
commissioner's 
findings 
and 
recommendations, 
including 
any 
necessary 
implementing legislation, concerning the composition of the Scallop Advisory Council. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Marine Resources to review the 
composition of the Scallop Advisory Council to determine whether the number of 
members on the Scallop Advisory Council representing each type of license holder 
accurately represents the relative numbers of each type of license holder.  The resolve 
directs the commissioner to report to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources 
on its findings by December 7, 2011 and recommend any changes necessary to ensure 
appropriate representation.
An Act To Establish the Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program Net Cost (Savings) General Fund Revenue General Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0991
Committee Amendment CA_A_S299 (Senate)

LD991 
LR 1903(02) 
An Act To Establish the Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~I S .. 2~9 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$5,320,000 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
($5,320,000) 
($280,000) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Providing a fully refundable income tax credit by establishing the Maine New Markets Capital Investment program 
with the credit to be available for seven years following the date of investment in an economically distressed area of 
the state and a $20 million cap on the amount of credits taken statewide in any fiscal year and the maximum total 
aggregate tax credits capped at $250 million will reduce General Fund revenue and reduce revenue sharing starting in 
fiscal year 2014-15. The revenue reduction to the General Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds resulting from this 
tax credit is anticipated to grow to approximately $15 million in revenue losses in fiscal year 2015-16 and up to $20 
million in fiscal years 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19, at which point the revenue reduction is anticipated to gradually 
decrease and then cease altogether by fiscal year 2020-21. 
The Finance Authority of Maine anticipates that the costs associated with establishing and implementing the Maine 
New Markets Capital Investment Program will be covered by the application fee paid to the authority by qualified 
community development entities. 
LR1903(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of!
An Act To Assist Persons Who May Be Eligible for Social Security Disability Assistance
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1001
Committee Amendment CA_A_H619 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 737, L.D. 1001, Bill, "An Act To 
Assist Persons Who May Be Eligible for Social Security Disability Assistance" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Additional Support for People in Retraining and Employment 0146 
Initiative: Provides funding for 10 Customer Representative Associate II positions, 4 
Vocational Rehab Counselor positions and related costs to assist ASPIRE-T ANF 
participants who have a severe physical or mental health problem to apply for federal 
supplemental security income benefits. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2011-12 
7.000 
$443,923 
$28,151 
$472,074 
2011-12 
7.000 
$443,923 
$28,151 
$472,074 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2012-13 
7.000 
$468,944 
$28,151 
$497,095 
2012-13 
7.000 
$468,944 
$28,151 
$497,095 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ~"to H.P. 737, L.D. 1001 
SUMMARY 
The amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06111111 frac 
LD 1001 
LR 707(02) 
An Act To Assist Persons Who May Be Eligible for Social Security Disability Assistance 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium savings - General Fund 
FY 2011-12 
$472,074 
$472,074 
$472,074 
FY 2012-13 
$497,095 
$497,095 
$497,095 
Projectiolls 
FY 2013-14 
$508,651 
$508,651 
$508,651 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$518,911 
$518,911 
$518,911 
Provides General Fund appropriations of $472,074 in 2011-12 and $497,095 in 2012-13 and matching federal 
allocations to the Additional Support for People in Retraining and Employment (ASPIRE) program in the Department 
of Health and Human Services for 10 Customer Representative Associate II positions, 4 Vocational Rehab Counselor 
positions and related costs to assist ASPlRE-TANF participants who have a severe physical or mental health problem 
to apply for federal supplemental security income benefits. The savings that may result from this initiative cannot be 
determined at this time but may be limited by the Maintenance of Effort requirements for the Temporary Assistance 
for Needy families program. 
LR0707(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Encourage Affordable Housing in Municipal Zoning
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1002
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MOULTON, RECTOR, BOLAND, BOLDUC, FREDETTE, RUSSELL

Legislative Document 
No. 1002 
H.P. 738 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2011 
An Act To Encourage Affordable Housing in Municipal Zoning 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MOULTON of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator RECTOR of Knox and 
Representatives: BOLAND of Sanford, BOLDUC of Auburn, FREDETTE of Newport, 
RUSSELL of Portland. 
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 current law to increase the availability of workforce 
housing and affordable housing.  It proposes to create tools for municipalities to use to 
encourage developers to offer density bonuses, reduced lot sizes and other incentives for 
affordable housing.
An Act To Modify the Standard of Proof for Traffic Infractions
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1005
Committee Amendment CA_A_H220 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A " 
to H.P. 741, L.D. 1005, Bill, "An Act To 
Modify the Standard of Proof for Traffic Infractions" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Clarify the Standard of Prooffor Traffic Infractions' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 4 in last line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: 
"clear and convincing" and inserting the following: 
'~ 
preponderance of the' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the bill to make the law consistent with the Maine Rules of 
Civil Procedure, Rule 80F, which establishes that the adjudication of a traffic infraction is 
based on a preponderance of the evidence. The statute is currently silent on the standard 
of proof. This amendment also changes the title of the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify Training Requirements for Funeral Service Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1004
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DAVIS
Amends: 32 MRSA §1506

Legislative Document 
No. 1004 
H.P. 740 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2011 
An Act To Clarify Training Requirements for Funeral Service 
Providers 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1506, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 117, §1, is amended 
to read: 
2.  Requirements.  As a prerequisite to renewal on or after January 1, 1993 of any 
license subject to this subchapter, licensees must complete 12 hours of continuing 
education within 2 years prior to the date of renewal in programs or courses approved by 
the board.  The board may, for good cause shown, grant an extension of time to any 
person to allow that person to comply with this subchapter.  If the board, by rules adopted 
pursuant to subsection 5, requires annual training, approved training received within 30 
days prior to the beginning of the licensing year or during the licensing year is sufficient 
to meet the training requirements for that licensing year, as long as the annual training 
requirement is met. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person licensed for the practice of funeral service by the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation who is required to meet annual 
training requirements to fulfill those requirements by completing training no more than 
days prior to the beginning of the licensing year for which that training is required.  
The person must continue to complete annual training.
An Act To Assist Maine Schools To Obtain Federal Funds for Medically Necessary Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1003
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: EDGECOMB, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 1003 
H.P. 739 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2011 
An Act To Assist Maine Schools To Obtain Federal Funds for 
Medically Necessary Services 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to increase school administrative units' access to federal Medicaid 
funding for medically necessary services provided by those school administrative units to 
special education students for whom those services are required under an individualized 
education plan adopted for the student and as part of a free and appropriate public 
education.