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An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Employment" in the Employment Security Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0613
Committee Amendment CA_A_S35 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
"to S.P. 193, L.D. 613, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
the Definition of "Employment" in the Employment Security Law" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph F by striking out all of subparagraph (29) 
(page 4, lines 13 to 15 in L.D.) and inseliing the following: 
'(29) Services pefiefmed by a hairdresser who holds a booth license and operates-
'vVithin another hairdressing establishment if operated under a booth rental 
agreement or other rental agreernentr 
Q9-A) 
Services perfonned under a booth rental agreement or other rental 
agreement b"'y';' 
(a) A hairdresser who holds a booth license and operates within another 
hairdressing establishment; or 
(b) A tattoo artist if the services perfonned by the tattoo artist are not subject 
to federal unemployment tax;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that in order for a tattoo artist to be excepted from the 
definition of "employment" in the Employment Security Law, the tattoo artist may not be 
subject to coverage under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act and must operate within an 
establishment under a rental agreement. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Modify the Process Regarding the Return of Unfit Tobacco Products
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0617
Committee Amendment CA_A_S125 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §4366-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 198, L.D. 617, Bill, "An Act To 
Modify the Process Regarding the Return of Unfit Tobacco Products" 
Amend the bill by inserting before section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §4366-A, sub-§4-A, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §95, is 
further amended to read: 
4-A. Redemption of stamps. The assessor shall redeem any unused, uncancelled 
stamps presented within one year of the date of purchase by a licensed distributor at a 
price equal to the amount paid for them. Credit for uncancelled stamps is allowed only 
on full, unopened rolls unless the distributor ceases business as a distributor and returns 
the license issued under section 4362-A. The assessor may also redeem, at face value, 
cigarette tax stamps affixed to packages of cigarettes that have become unsalable if 
application is made within 90 days of the return of the unsalable cigarettes to the 
manufacturer or of the destruction of the unsalable cigarettes by the distributor. The 
assessor may either witness the destruction of the unsalable cigarettes or may accept 
another form of proof that the unsalable cigarettes have been destroyed by the distributor 
or returned to the manufacturer.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
The amendment permits the State Tax Assessor to redeem cigarette tax stamps with 
respect to cigarettes that are destroyed by the distributor because the cigarettes have 
become unfit for use, sale or consumption. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/14ill 
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LD617 
LR 1335(02) 
An Act To Modify the Process Regarding the Return of Unfit Tobacco Products 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" S ... , 2S 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY2012-13 
$40,000 
$40,000 
($40,000) 
($40,000) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$40,000 
($40,000) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$40,000 
($40,000) 
Permitting the State Tax Assessor to recognize a credit for tobacco products taxes previously paid and to redeem 
cigarette tax stamps for tobacco products that are destroyed by a distributor because the products have become unfit 
for use, sale or consumption will reduce General Fund revenues starting in fiscal year 2011-12. 
LR1335(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Expedite the Review of Certain Maine Land Use Regulation Commission and Department of Environmental Protection Applications
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0614
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, CLARK, CRAY
Amends: 12 MRSA §685-B, 38 MRSA §344-B

Legislative Document 
No. 614 
S.P. 195 
In Senate, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Expedite the Review of Certain Maine Land Use 
Regulation Commission and Department of Environmental 
Protection Applications 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CRAY of Palmyra. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §685-B, sub-§2-B, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 584, §2 and 
amended by c. 810, §2, is further amended to read: 
2-B.  Determination deadline.  The commission shall render its determination on an 
application for subdivision approval within 60 days after the commission determines that 
the application is complete and the proposal is a permitted use within the affected district 
or subdistrict.  If within 30 days after the commission determines that the application is 
complete and the proposal is a permitted use within the affected district or subdistrict the 
director of the commission determines that the commission cannot render its decision 
within the 60-day time period, the commission shall enter into an agreement with an 
individual, partnership, firm or corporation outside the commission to review the 
application. 
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §344-B, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7.  Outside review required.  If at the expiration of 1/2 of the processing time 
established pursuant to this section the commissioner determines that the department 
cannot process a permit or license within that processing time, the commissioner shall, 
with the consent of the applicant, enter into an agreement with an outside reviewer 
pursuant to section 344-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission to enter into an 
agreement for an outside review of an application to subdivide land if the director of the 
commission determines within 30 days of the application's being accepted as complete 
that the commission cannot complete the review within the 60-day statutory time period.  
The bill also requires the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to enter into an 
agreement with an outside reviewer if, at the expiration of 1/2 of the published processing 
time for permit and license applications, the commissioner determines that the department 
cannot complete the application review within the published processing time.
An Act To Modify the Process Regarding the Return of Unfit Tobacco Products
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0617
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: KATZ, BLODGETT, McCORMICK
Amends: 36 MRSA §4404

Legislative Document 
No. 617 
S.P. 198 
In Senate, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Modify the Process Regarding the Return of Unfit 
Tobacco Products 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative BLODGETT of Augusta and 
Senator: McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §4404, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §102, is further 
amended to read: 
 The return must include further information as the assessor may prescribe and must 
show a credit for any tobacco products exempted as provided in section 4403.  Records 
must be maintained to substantiate the exemption.  Tax previously paid on tobacco 
products that are returned to a manufacturer or a distributor because the product has 
become unfit for use, sale or consumption and for tobacco products that are returned to a 
distributor that are subsequently destroyed by the distributor may be taken as a credit on a 
subsequent return upon receipt of the credit notice from the original supplier.  The 
assessor may either witness the destruction of the product or may accept another form of 
proof that the product has been destroyed by the distributor or returned to the 
manufacturer. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits the State Tax Assessor to recognize a credit for tax previously paid 
on tobacco products that are returned to a distributor because the products have become 
unfit for use, sale or consumption and are subsequently destroyed by the distributor.
An Act To Authorize the Rerouting of Meadow Brook into Toothaker Pond
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0615
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, CRAY

Legislative Document 
No. 615 
S.P. 196 
In Senate, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Authorize the Rerouting of Meadow Brook into 
Toothaker Pond 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Representative: CRAY of Palmyra. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Toothaker Pond Association authorized to reroute Meadow Brook 
into Toothaker Pond.  Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, the 
Toothaker Pond Association may reroute Meadow Brook into Toothaker Pond in the 
Town of Phillips. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Toothaker Pond Association to reroute Meadow Brook into 
Toothaker Pond in the Town of Phillips.
An Act To Clarify Landowner Liability for Environmental Damage Caused by Others
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0616
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, PLOWMAN, THIBODEAU, CLARK, CRAY
Amends: 14 MRSA §159-A

Legislative Document 
No. 616 
S.P. 197 
In Senate, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Clarify Landowner Liability for Environmental Damage 
Caused by Others 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Senators: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, THIBODEAU of Waldo, 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CRAY of Palmyra. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §159-A, sub-§3, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 253, §2, is 
amended to read: 
B.  Make the person to whom permission is granted an invitee or licensee to whom a 
duty of care is owed; or 
Sec. 2.  14 MRSA §159-A, sub-§3, ¶C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 260, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
C.  Assume responsibility or incur liability for any injury to person or property 
caused by any act of persons to whom the permission is granted even if that injury 
occurs on property of another person.; or 
Sec. 3.  14 MRSA §159-A, sub-§3, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  Assume responsibility or liability for any penalties for violations of laws 
administered by the Department of Environmental Protection or the Maine Land Use 
Regulation Commission caused by acts of others involved in recreational or 
harvesting activities. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits the responsibility for landowners for environmental violations caused 
by recreational or harvesting activities.
An Act To Allow School Administrative Units and Educational Advisory Organizations To Participate in the State's Group Health Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0619
Committee Amendment CA_A_S64 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 200, L.D. 619, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
School Administrative Units and Educational Advisory Organizations To Participate in 
the State's Group Health Plan" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/27/11 Mac:.. 
LD619 
LR 1126(02) 
An Act To Allow School Administrative Units and Educational Advisory Organizations To Participate 
in the State's Group Health Plan 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 5- til 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
The fiscal impact on the State Employee Health Plan will ultimately depend on the volume, the demographics, and the 
relative health status of the school administrative unit and/or educational advisory organization employees that chom 
to enroll as a result of this bill. Given the lack of such information on these likely new enrollees, the fiscal impact 
cannot be determined at this time. In addition, the volume of new enrollees will determine the additional resource 
needs to coordinate enrollment and provide client services. 
LRI126(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of J
An Act To Allow School Administrative Units and Educational Advisory Organizations To Participate in the State's Group Health Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0619
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ROSEN, LANGLEY, MASON
Amends: 5 MRSA §285

Legislative Document 
No. 619 
S.P. 200 
In Senate, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Allow School Administrative Units and Educational 
Advisory Organizations To Participate in the State's Group Health 
Plan 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Senators: LANGLEY of Hancock, MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1, ¶I, as amended by PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. E, §2 and 
PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6, is further amended to read: 
I.    Any licensed foster parent caring for a child or children in the foster parent's 
residence whose care is reimbursed through the Department of Health and Human 
Services for the period during which the child or children are in that foster parent's 
care; and 
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1, ¶J, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. E, §3 and 
amended by PL 2007, c. 58, §3, is further amended to read: 
J.   Legislative employees that are recipients of retirement allowances from the Maine 
Public Employees Retirement System based upon creditable service as teachers, as 
defined by section 17001, subsection 42.; and 
Sec. 3.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1, ¶K is enacted to read: 
K.  Any employee of a school administrative unit as defined in Title 20-A, section 1, 
subsection 26 or of an educational advisory organization as described in Title 30-A, 
section 5724, subsection 9. 
Sec. 4.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1-B, as repealed and replaced by PL 2005, c. 636, 
Pt. A, §1, is amended to read: 
1-B.  Ineligibility.  Except as provided in subsection 1, paragraph K and subsection 
11-A, members of the Maine Municipal Association, members of the Maine Education 
Association and employees of counties and municipalities and instrumentalities thereof, 
including quasi-municipal corporations, are not eligible to participate in the group health 
plan under this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that employees of school administrative units and educational 
advisory organizations are eligible to participate in the group health plan that is available 
to state employees and other eligible persons.
An Act To Authorize a GARVEE Bond for the Memorial Bridge in Kittery
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0618
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HILL, BELIVEAU, ALFOND, BARTLETT, BLISS, COLLINS, GERZOFSKY, HOBBINS, SULLIVAN, BEAUDOIN, BEAVERS, BOLAND, CASAVANT, CHASE, CHIPMAN, EVES, HOGAN, HUNT, WALSH INNES, MORRISON, PARRY, SHAW, TUTTLE, WEAVER

Legislative Document 
No. 618 
S.P. 199 
In Senate, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Authorize a GARVEE Bond for the Memorial Bridge in 
Kittery 
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 Representative BELIVEAU of Kittery and 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, BARTLETT of Cumberland, BLISS of Cumberland, 
COLLINS of York, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, SULLIVAN of York, 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, BEAVERS of South Berwick, BOLAND of 
Sanford, CASAVANT of Biddeford, CHASE of Wells, CHIPMAN of Portland, EVES of 
North Berwick, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, HUNT of Buxton, WALSH INNES of 
Yarmouth, MORRISON of South Portland, PARRY of Arundel, SHAW of Standish, TUTTLE 
of Sanford, WEAVER of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  GARVEE financing authorized.  In accordance with the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 23, chapter 19, subchapter 3-A, the Maine Municipal Bond Bank may issue 
up to $35,000,000 of GARVEE bonds for repairs to the Memorial Bridge, which carries 
U.S. Route 1 across the Piscataqua River between Maine and New Hampshire, that 
constitute qualified transportation projects, as defined in Title 23, section 1611, 
programmed in the 2012-2013 biennium.  Bonds issued pursuant to this Act are deemed 
to be issued under Title 23, chapter 19, subchapter 3-A and are subject to all the terms of 
that subchapter.  The amount authorized in this Act is in addition to any amounts 
authorized or issued on or before the effective date of this Act. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Maine Municipal Bond Bank to issue $35,000,000 in 
federally authorized grant anticipation revenue vehicle debt financing instruments, 
GARVEE bonds, to be repaid with federal transportation funds, the proceeds of which 
will be used by the Department of Transportation to repair the Memorial Bridge, which 
carries Route 1 across the Piscataqua River, programmed in the 2012-2013 biennium.
An Act To Clarify Adverse Possession
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0621
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BLISS, GOODALL, HILL, DILL, MOULTON, PRIEST
Amends: 14 MRSA §817

Legislative Document 
No. 621 
S.P. 202 
In Senate, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Clarify Adverse Possession 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BLISS of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senators: GOODALL of Sagadahoc, HILL of York, Representatives: DILL of 
Cape Elizabeth, MOULTON of York, PRIEST of Brunswick. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §817 is enacted to read: 
§817.  Permissive and nonadverse acts 
For the purposes of determining the validity of a claim of adverse possession: 
1.  De minimus encroachments.  The existence of de minimus nonstructural 
encroachments, including but not limited to fences, hedges, shrubbery, plantings, sheds 
and nonstructural walls, are deemed to be permissive and nonadverse; and 
2.  Maintenance across boundary lines.  The act of lawn mowing or similar 
maintenance across the boundary line of an adjoining landowner’s property is deemed 
permissive and nonadverse. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the adverse possession law to clarify in statute that certain actions 
taken near property lines do not support a claim for adverse possession.  De minimus 
nonstructural encroachments and maintenance across boundary lines are deemed to be 
permissive and not adverse, therefore defeating a claim that the actions show possession 
and use of the property as actual, open, notorious, hostile, under claim of right, 
continuous and exclusive for a period of at least 20 years.  Examples of de minimus 
nonstructural encroachments include but are not limited to fences, hedges, shrubbery, 
plantings, sheds and nonstructural walls. 
This bill is modeled on New York Laws of 2008, chapter 269, codified as Real 
Property Actions and Proceedings Law, section 543.  It is consistent with Weeks v. 
Krysa, 2008 ME 120.
An Act To Expand the Capacity of York County Community College
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0627
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S594 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 457, 
L.D. 627, Bill, "An Act To Expand the Capacity of York County Community College" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 1 to 4 and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE 
Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the York County Community College to respond to 
the demand for skilled workers in the precision machining industry. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
2012-13 
$257,000 
$257,000 
This amendment strikes the provisions of Committee Amendment "A" that establish 
the Integrated Manufacturing Program Fund and eliminates the provision of $820,000 in 
one-time funds to the Maine Community College System in fiscal year 2012-13. As 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
~.'. 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 457, L.D. 627 
amended, the bill still includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $257,000 per 
year beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 for York County Community College to respond to 
the demand for skilled workers in the precision machining industry. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSOREDB~ 
(Senator ROSEN, R) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Revised: 05/16/12 :;tvac 
LD 627 
LR 1517(04) 
An Act To Expand the Capacity of York County Community College 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "PI' to Committee Amendment "A" S -50,4 
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
($820,000) 
$0 
($820,000) 
$0 
This amendment reduces the General Fund appropriation to the Maine Community College System by $820,000 in 
fiscal year 2012-13. As amended the bill still includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $257,000 per year 
beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 for the York County Community College to respond to the demand for skilled 
workers in the precision machining industry. 
LRI517(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
An Act To Allow Nonresidents Who Work in Maine To Purchase Hunting and Fishing Licenses at Resident Rates
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0626
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BELIVEAU
Amends: 12 MRSA §11109, 12 MRSA §12501

Legislative Document 
No. 626 
H.P. 456 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Allow Nonresidents Who Work in Maine To Purchase 
Hunting and Fishing Licenses at Resident Rates 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BELIVEAU of Kittery.  (BY REQUEST) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11109, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
1.  License required.  Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person 
may not engage in an activity for which a license may be issued under this section unless 
that person has a valid license issued under this section.  Each day a person violates this 
subsection that person commits a Class E crime for which a minimum fine of $50 and an 
amount equal to twice the applicable license fee must be imposed.  Notwithstanding 
section 10001, subsection 53, a nonresident employed in the State who has income from 
Maine sources resulting in a Maine income tax liability and who files and pays the 
required Maine income tax is deemed a resident for the purpose of establishing license 
rates and fees under this section. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12501, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
1.  License required.  Except as otherwise permitted pursuant to this Part, a person 
may not fish for, transport or possess fish without a valid license issued under this 
section. 
Each day a person violates this subsection, that person commits a Class E crime for which 
a minimum fine of $50 and an amount equal to twice the applicable license fee must be 
imposed.  Notwithstanding section 10001, subsection 53, a nonresident employed in the 
State who has income from Maine sources resulting in a Maine income tax liability and 
who files and pays the required Maine income tax is deemed a resident for the purpose of 
establishing license rates and fees under this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person who does not live in the State but who works in the State 
and who pays income tax to the State to pay the resident rate for hunting and general 
fishing licenses.
An Act To Amend the Law Pertaining to Loaner Registration Plates
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0625
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BELIVEAU, HILL
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1003

Legislative Document 
No. 625 
H.P. 455 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Law Pertaining to Loaner Registration Plates 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BELIVEAU of Kittery. 
Cosponsored by Senator HILL of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1003, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
7.  Special initial registration plates.  A new car dealer holding special initial 
registration plates issued pursuant to section 457 may apply for special loaner plates 
bearing the same combination of letters and numbers as appears on the initial registration 
plates.  Special loaner plates may not be used to supplement existing loaner registration 
numbers assigned.  The Secretary of State shall charge an additional $30 fee per special 
loaner registration plate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the restriction that prohibits all but new car dealers from using 
special loaner plates bearing the same combination of letters and numbers as appears on 
the dealer's special initial registration plates.
An Act To Expand the Capacity of York County Community College
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0627
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BELIVEAU, LANGLEY, JOHNSON, KUMIEGA, WAGNER

Legislative Document 
No. 627 
H.P. 457 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Expand the Capacity of York County Community 
College 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BELIVEAU of Kittery. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: JOHNSON of Greenville, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, WAGNER of Lewiston. 
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 expand the capacity of York County 
Community College due to its doubled student enrollment in the past 5 years.
Resolve, To Stagger the Terms of Members of the Maine Arborist Advisory Council
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0628
Committee Amendment CA_A_H27 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/4 " to H.P. 458, L.D. 628, "Resolve, To Stagger 
the Terms of Members of the Maine Arborist Advisory Council" 
Amend the resolve in section I in the 3rd line (page I, line 3 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "in 20 II" 
Amend the resolve in section I in the 4th line (page I, line 4 in L.D.) by insel1ing 
after the following: "2191" the following: 'that are due to expire in 2012' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the terms of members of the Maine Arborist Advisory 
Council due to expire in 2012 are being extended. 
Page I - 125LR0230(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Stagger the Terms of Members of the Maine Arborist Advisory Council
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0628
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CRAY, SHERMAN, BLACK, DILL, GIFFORD, KENT, TIMBERLAKE, THIBODEAU

Legislative Document 
No. 628 
H.P. 458 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
Resolve, To Stagger the Terms of Members of the Maine Arborist 
Advisory Council 
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CRAY of Palmyra. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, DILL of Old Town, GIFFORD of Lincoln, KENT of 
Woolwich, McCABE of Skowhegan, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, Senator: THIBODEAU of 
Waldo. 
Sec. 1.  Staggered terms for members of Maine Arborist Advisory 
Council.  Resolved:  That, notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 
2191, subsection 1, in 2011 the terms of 4 members of the Maine Arborist Advisory 
Council described in Title 7, section 2191 are extended on a one-time basis.  The terms of 
members, one representing an electrical transmission company and one representing a 
municipality, are extended for one additional year, and the terms of 2 members, one 
representing the governing council of a statewide professional organization for licensed 
arborists and one representing the public, are extended for 2 additional years. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve staggers the terms of the members of the Maine Arborist Advisory 
Council to ensure that there will always be some experienced members continuing to 
serve on the council.
An Act To Update the Radon Registration Act
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0631
Committee Amendment CA_A_H143 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 461, L.D. 631, Bill, "An Act To 
Update the Radon Registration Act" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4 (page 1, lines 18 to 26 in L.D.). 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, deletes from the bill the language that 
requires the Department of Health and Human Services to set by rule the fees to defray 
the costs of the registration programs established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
22, sections 774 and 775. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Update the Radon Registration Act
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0631
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANBORN, BRANNIGAN, BELIVEAU, DUCHESNE, LOVEJOY, ROCHELO, WAGNER
Amends: 22 MRSA §772, 22 MRSA §775, 22 MRSA §776, 22 MRSA §780

Legislative Document 
No. 631 
H.P. 461 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Update the Radon Registration Act 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SANBORN of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BELIVEAU of Kittery, DUCHESNE of Hudson, LOVEJOY of Portland, 
MacDONALD of Boothbay, ROCHELO of Biddeford, WAGNER of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §772, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 657, §1 and amended 
by PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
3.  Division.  "Division" means the division of environmental health within the 
Department of Health and Human Services. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §775, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 657, §1, is amended to read: 
§775.  Radon mitigation; registration required 
A person may not offer advice or plans to reduce the level of radon in new or existing 
structures or contract to modify an existing structure in a manner intended to reduce the 
level of radon unless registered with the division. 
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §776, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 657, §1, is amended to 
read: 
2.  New construction.  A builder utilizing preventive or safeguarding measures in 
new construction as recommended in "Radon-resistant Residential New Construction" 
EPA/60018-881087 published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or 
an equivalent publication as determined by the department specified in the Maine 
Uniform Building and Energy Code, adopted pursuant to Title 10, chapter 1103; 
Sec. 4.  22 MRSA §780, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 657, §1, is amended to read: 
§780.  Fees 
The department shall determine a schedule of fees to defray the costs of the 
registration programs established in sections 774 and 775.  Fees may not exceed $150 for 
registrants under section 774 or $75 for registrants under section 775 are determined by 
the department by rule.  The fees collected must be placed in the Radon Relief Fund 
established in section 784.  The fee schedule must provide for initial registration and 
biennial registration fees.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical 
rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
The bill amends the Radon Registration Act by updating the lead agency name, 
clarifying who the act applies to, making new construction comply with the Maine 
Uniform Building and Energy Code and requiring the Department of Health and Human 
Services to set fees by rule.
An Act To Require Disability Registration Plates To Be Renewed in Person When Registering at a Municipality
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0630
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CRAFTS, MASON, BLACK, CELLI, DAVIS, TIMBERLAKE, WILLETTE, WOOD
Amends: 29-A MRSA §521

Legislative Document 
No. 630 
H.P. 460 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Require Disability Registration Plates To Be Renewed in 
Person When Registering at a Municipality 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Lisbon. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CELLI of Brewer, DAVIS of Sangerville, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WILLETTE of Mapleton, WOOD of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §521, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2009, c. 143, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
5.  Application; issuance.  An application for a disability plate or placard must be 
accompanied by the certificate of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or 
registered nurse attesting to that person's physical disability as defined in subsection 1.  
The Secretary of State shall issue to an eligible applicant disability plates and windshield 
placards upon request.  Proof of a disability must be submitted  every 4 years on a form 
prescribed by the Secretary of State except when an eligible applicant requests that the 
disability plate or placard expire upon the expiration date of that person's driver's license 
or nondriver identification card issued by this State, whichever is applicable.  When the 
Secretary of State determines the disability to be permanent, the time may be extended.  
When the applicant applies for an extension for a disability plate or placard through the 
applicant's municipality, the applicant must present the applicant's certificate of disability 
in person.  When the applicant's need for the disability plate or placard terminates or the 
applicant dies, the plate or placard must be immediately returned to the Secretary of State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an applicant to present a certificate of disability in person when the 
applicant applies for an extension of a disability plate or placard through a municipality.
An Act To Provide for the Designation of the Secretary of the Pull Events Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0629
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CRAY, SHERMAN, BLACK, DILL, GIFFORD, KENT, O'BRIEN, TIMBERLAKE, THIBODEAU
Amends: 7 MRSA §98

Legislative Document 
No. 629 
H.P. 459 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Provide for the Designation of the Secretary of the Pull 
Events Commission 
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CRAY of Palmyra. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, DILL of Old Town, GIFFORD of Lincoln, KENT of 
Woolwich, McCABE of Skowhegan, O'BRIEN of Lincolnville, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, 
Senator: THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §98, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 563, §3, is amended to 
read: 
2.  Chair; meetings; secretary.  The Pull Events Commission shall elect one of its 
members as chair.  The chair serves a 2-year term and may not serve as chair for 
consecutive terms.  The commission shall meet a minimum of twice annually.  The 
agricultural fair coordinator from commissioner shall designate an employee of the 
department shall to serve as secretary to the Pull Events Commission. 
SUMMARY 
Current law designates the agricultural fair coordinator from the Department of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to serve as secretary of the Pull Events 
Commission.  This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources to designate an employee of the department to serve as secretary of the Pull 
Events Commission.
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Rebuild Williams Road in the Town of Newport
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0632
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FREDETTE, CRAY, WINTLE, PLOWMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 632 
H.P. 462 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Rebuild 
Williams Road in the Town of Newport 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, WINTLE of Garland, Senator: 
PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Sec. 1.  Rebuild Williams Road in Newport.  Resolved:  That the Department 
of Transportation, in order to provide for the public safety of students and parents 
traveling to and from Sebasticook Valley Middle School and Nokomis Regional High 
School, each of which is on Williams Road in the Town of Newport, shall make and 
implement plans to rebuild Williams Road. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to make and implement plans 
to rebuild Williams Road in the Town of Newport, on which 2 schools are located.
An Act To Allow a Person To Designate Information Submitted for a Hunting or Fishing License as Confidential
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0634
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CROCKETT, LANGLEY, CLARK, CRAY, DAVIS, GIFFORD, TUTTLE, PATRICK
Amends: 12 MRSA §10110

Legislative Document 
No. 634 
H.P. 464 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Allow a Person To Designate Information Submitted for 
a Hunting or Fishing License as Confidential 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CRAY of Palmyra, DAVIS of Sangerville, 
GIFFORD of Lincoln, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10110 is enacted to read: 
§10110.  Hunting and fishing license; confidential 
1.  Indication of confidentiality.  The commissioner shall allow an applicant for a 
hunting or fishing license to indicate that the applicant's e-mail address is confidential. 
2.  Confidential information.  If a person indicates that the person's e-mail address 
submitted as part of the application process for a hunting or fishing license is confidential 
as provided in subsection 1, that information is confidential. 
3.  Exception.  E-mails designated as confidential under this section is not 
confidential to department personnel or law enforcement officers or for purposes of court 
proceedings. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to allow an 
applicant for a hunting or fishing license to indicate that the applicant's e-mail address is 
confidential.
Resolve, To Increase the Amount Tagging Agents Receive for Tagging Game
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0637
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BLACK, CRAFTS, CRAY, DAVIS, GIFFORD, LONG, SARTY, TIMBERLAKE, WOOD

Legislative Document 
No. 637 
H.P. 467 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
Resolve, To Increase the Amount Tagging Agents Receive for 
Tagging Game 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, CRAY of Palmyra, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, GIFFORD of Lincoln, LONG of Sherman, SARTY of Denmark, TIMBERLAKE 
of Turner, WOOD of Sabattus. 
Sec. 1.  Agent fees.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife shall amend the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's rules regarding 
the tagging of game to ensure that tagging agents receive an additional $1.00 from each 
registration fee they collect for tagging game, including bear, deer, moose and wild 
turkey.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to amend the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's rules regarding the tagging of game to 
ensure that tagging agents receive an additional $1.00 from each registration fee they 
collect for tagging game.
Resolve,To Increase the Amount Tagging Agents Receive for Tagging Game
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0637
Committee Amendment CA_B_H683 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §12301-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT;B" to H.P. 467, L.D. 637, "Resolve,To Increase 
the Amount Tagging Agents Receive for Tagging Game" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Increase the Amount Tagging Agents Receive for Tagging Game' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12301-A, sub-§3, ,C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. 
00, § 1 0, is further amended to read: 
C. Collect $5 and retain $-I- $2 for each seal from the person registering a bear, deer, 
moose or wild turkey. The remaining $4 $3 must be returned to the department by 
the agent pursuant to section 10801, subsection 3.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve. It amends the law governing the registration 
fees for tagging game by increasing the amount tagging agents may retain for each 
registration fee they collect from $1 to $2. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/05/12 
~ac 
LD 637 
LR 683(04) 
Resolve, To Increase the Amount Tagging Agents Receive for Tagging Game 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ':8" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$0 
$27,500 
$0 
($27,500) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$30,000 
($30,000) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$30,000 
($30,000) 
This legislation increases by $1 the amount tagging agents may retain for each registration fee and reduces by $1 the 
amount of the tagging fee returned to the state, resulting in a decrease in General Fund revenue of$27,500 in fiscal 
year 2012-13 and $30,000 thereafter. 
LR0683(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Increase the Amount Tagging Agents Receive for Tagging Game
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0637
Committee Amendment CA_A_H105 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 41 " 
to H.P. 467, L.D. 637, "Resolve, To Increase 
the Amount Tagging Agents Receive for Tagging Game" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Increase the Amount Tagging Agents Receive for Tagging Game' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §12301-A, sub-§3, ~C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. 
00, § 10, is further amended to read: 
C. Collect $5 and retain $+ $2. for each seal from the person registering a bear, deer, 
moose or wild turkey. The remaining $4 $1 must be returned to the department by 
the agent pursuant to section 10801, subsection 3.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve. It amends the law governing the registration 
fees for tagging game by increasing the amount tagging agents may retain for each 
registration fee they collect from $1 to $2. 
FISCAL -'OTE R.EQulRED 
(Stt attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
c Approved: 04/13/11 
;!waC': 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
LD637 
LR 683(02) 
Resolve, To Increase the Amount Tagging Agents Receive for Tagging Game 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "4,, 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$30,000 
$30,000 
($30,000) 
($30,000) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$30,000 
($30,000) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY2014-15 
$30,000 
($30,000) 
This legislation increases by $1 the amount tagging agents may retain for each registration fee and reduces by $1 the 
amount of the tagging fee returned to the state and would result in a decrease in General Fund revenue of$30,000 
beginning in fiscal year 2011-12. 
LR0683(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Ensure Proper Health Information Management
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0636
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CROCKETT
Amends: 22 MRSA §1832

Legislative Document 
No. 636 
H.P. 466 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2011 
An Act To Ensure Proper Health Information Management 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Bethel. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1832 is enacted to read: 
§1832.  Health information management 
Beginning January 1, 2012, a hospital licensed under this chapter shall employ 
directly or under contract a director of health information management who is certified as 
a professional health information manager by a national association of health information 
managers. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a hospital, beginning January 1, 2012, to employ a certified director 
of health information management.