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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305: Permit by Rule Standards, Section 16, Activities in Coastal Dunes, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0411
Committee Amendment CA_A_H61 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fJ " to H.P. 329, L.D. 411, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305: Permit by Rule Standards, Section 16, 
Activities in Coastal Dunes, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 305: 
Permit by Rule Standards, Section 16, Activities in Coastal Dunes, a provisionally 
adopted maj or substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized if the rule is amended as follows: 
1. A definition of "cobble" is added to mean a rock that is smaller than a boulder and 
larger than gravel; 
2. A definition of "cobble-trapping fence" is added to mean an open fence with a 
continuous porosity equal to or greater than 50% that is designed to prevent cobbles from 
passing through it; 
3. The provision in the provisionally adopted rule allowing a cobble-trapping fence 
to be in place only between October 1st and April 1st is removed and replaced with a 
provision allowing a cobble-trapping fence to be in place year-round; 
4. A provision is added allowing a cobble-trapping fence only if it is landward of an 
existing seawall in a developed area; and 
5. The requirement in the provisionally adopted rule that a cobble-trapping fence 
must be placed no more than 15 feet in front of the building is removed. 
1 
The Department of Environmental Protection is not required to hold hearings or 
conduct other fonnal proceedings prior to finally adopting the rule in accordance with 
this resolve.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to H.P. 329, L.D. 411 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the adoption of portions of Chapter 305: Permit by Rule 
Standards, Section 16, Activities in Coastal Dunes, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection if: 
51. 
"Cobble" and "cobble-trapping fence" are defined; and 
2. A cobble-trapping fence is allowed to be in place year-round, is allowed only if 
the fence is landward of an existing seawall in a developed area and is not required to be 
placed 15 feet or less in front of a building. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305: Permit by Rule Standards, Section 16, Activities in Coastal Dunes, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0411
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 411 
H.P. 329 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305: 
Permit by Rule Standards, Section 16, Activities in Coastal Dunes, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental 
Protection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HAMPER of Oxford for the Department of Environmental 
Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 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 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 305: 
Permit by Rule Standards, Section 16, Activities in Coastal Dunes, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 305: Permit by 
Rule Standards, Section 16, Activities in Coastal Dunes, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 882: Designation of Bisphenol A as a Priority Chemical and Regulation of Bisphenol A in Children's Products, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0412
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 412 
H.P. 330 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 882: 
Designation of Bisphenol A as a Priority Chemical and Regulation of 
Bisphenol A in Children's Products, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HAMPER of Oxford for the Department of Environmental 
Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 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 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 882: 
Designation of Bisphenol A as a Priority Chemical and Regulation of Bisphenol A in 
Children's Products, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 882: Designation 
of Bisphenol A as a Priority Chemical and Regulation of Bisphenol A in Children's 
Products, a major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0416
Committee Amendment CA_A_S29 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 120, L.D. 416, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Taste Testing of Wine Law" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 28-A MRS A §1205, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2009, c. 459, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
1. 
Taste testing on off-premise retail licensee's premises. 
Subject to the 
conditions in subsection 2, the bureau may authorize an off-premise retail licensee 
stocking at least 125 different wine labels or a fine wine store to conduct taste testings of 
wine on that licensee's premises. Any other consumption of alcoholic beverages on an 
off-premise retail licensee's premises is prohibited. 
Sec. 2. 28-A MRS A §1205, last ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 32, §1, is 
repealed.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It reqloves any reference to a fine wine store with 
regard to taste testing of wine. It allows the taste testing of wine for any off-premise 
retail licensee that stocks at least 125 different wine labels. 
COM ITTEEA END ENT
An Act To Allow Landowners Road Access
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0414
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GOODALL, MacDONALD, CLARKE, OLSEN
Amends: 23 MRSA §704

Legislative Document 
No. 414 
S.P. 118 
In Senate, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Allow Landowners Road Access 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay and 
Representatives: CLARKE of Bath, OLSEN of Phippsburg. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §704, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 188, §1, is amended 
to read: 
10.  Requirements waived.  The department may shall waive the requirements of 
rules adopted pursuant to this section and may shall issue a permit for a driveway when 
the property abuts no other road affording vehicular access to a person's property, the 
property has at least 50 feet of frontage on a state highway or state aid highway and the 
property is outside the compact area of an urban compact municipality.  The department 
may not deny a person the right to build on or to have vehicular access to property owned 
by that person unless the access is determined inconsistent with access management 
safety standards.  The department may impose reasonable restrictions on vehicular access 
to improve safety, except that these restrictions may not include modifications to the state 
highway or state aid highway. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to waive certain requirements in 
rule and issue a permit for a driveway when no other location exists for vehicular access 
to a property and the property has at least 50 feet of frontage on a state highway or state 
aid highway.  This bill also authorizes the department to impose reasonable restrictions 
on vehicular access to a person’s property to improve safety, except that these restrictions 
may not include modifications to the state highway or state aid highway.
An Act To Clarify Standards by Which Recreational Vehicles May Be Stopped
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0413
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, ALFOND, BARTLETT, THIBODEAU, CAREY, CRAY, DAVIS, FITTS
Amends: 12 MRSA §10353

Legislative Document 
No. 413 
S.P. 117 
In Senate, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Clarify Standards by Which Recreational Vehicles May 
Be Stopped 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, BARTLETT of Cumberland, THIBODEAU of Waldo, 
Representatives: CAREY of Lewiston, CRAY of Palmyra, DAVIS of Sangerville, FITTS of 
Pittsfield, McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10353, sub-§2, ¶H, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
H.    Stop If the warden has reasonable and articulable suspicion to believe that a 
violation of law has taken place or is taking place, stop and examine any snowmobile 
recreational vehicle to ascertain whether it is being operated in compliance with 
chapter 937 or any other provision of this Part regulating snowmobiles recreational 
vehicles; demand and inspect the operator's certificate of registration; and examine 
the identification numbers of the snowmobile recreational vehicle and any marks on 
it. For the purposes of this paragraph, "recreational vehicle" means an airmobile, 
all-terrain vehicle, personal watercraft, snowmobile or watercraft as those terms are 
defined in section 13001; and 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits a game warden to stop and question operators of recreational 
vehicles only when there is reasonable and articulable suspicion to believe that a violation 
of the law has occurred or is occurring.
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Trade-in Credit for Core Parts
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0415
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: THOMAS, GIFFORD, CEBRA, CRAFTS, HARVELL, PARRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752, 36 MRSA §1765

Legislative Document 
No. 415 
S.P. 119 
In Senate, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Trade-in Credit for Core Parts 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative GIFFORD of Lincoln and 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, CRAFTS of Lisbon, HARVELL of Farmington, PARRY 
of Arundel. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-I is enacted to read: 
1-I.  Core part.  "Core part" means a component that, when replaced, is returned to 
the manufacturer to be rebuilt and used again. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1765, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2009, c. 207, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
7.  Special mobile equipment.  Special mobile equipment; or 
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §1765, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2009, c. 207, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
8.  Trailers and truck campers.  Trailers and truck campers.; or 
Sec. 4.  36 MRSA §1765, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10.  Core parts.  A core part when exchanged for a similar item for a similar use. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax trade-in credit for core parts.  Core parts are those 
components that when replaced or rebuilt are used again.
An Act To Amend the Taste Testing of Wine Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0416
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PATRICK, PLOWMAN, FARNHAM, BEAULIEU, BRIGGS, DOW, FITTS, GILBERT, HARVELL, VALENTINO
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1205

Legislative Document 
No. 416 
S.P. 120 
In Senate, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Taste Testing of Wine Law 
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 Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
Senator: FARNHAM of Penobscot, Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, BRIGGS of 
Mexico, DOW of Waldoboro, FITTS of Pittsfield, GILBERT of Jay, HARVELL of 
Farmington, VALENTINO of Saco. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1205, first ¶, as amended by PL 2005, c. 32, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
For the purposes of this section, "fine wine store" means a store that carries at least 
different wine labels or carries at least 125 different wine labels, holds a wine license 
only and meets the compatible merchandise requirement of section 1201, subsections 6 
and 7. 
SUMMARY 
This bill sets a single minimum 125-label standard of qualification for conducting 
wine taste-testing events by off-premise retail licensees, regardless of whether the 
licensee also sells other types of alcoholic beverages.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0422
Committee Amendment CA_A_S209 (Senate)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §701

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 126, L.D. 422, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing the Tax Assessment for Correctional Services in Lincoln 
County and Sagadahoc County" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the sUll1mary and 
inserting the following: 
i 
I 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the LegislatJre do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergenciet, and 
Whereas, in order for Lincoln County to change its tax assessment for c rrectional 
services efIective July 1,2011 and for Lincoln County to pay withheld monh to Two 
Bridges Regional Jail by July 1, 2011, this legislation must take effect before [the end of 
the 90-day period; and 
i 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergehcy within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following leg~~lation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and salfety; now, 
therefore, 
I', 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §701, sub-§2-A, ,H, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 653, Pt. A, 
§8, is amended to read: 
H. A sum of$3,018,361 $2,657,105 in Lincoln County; 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §701, sub-§2-A, ,L, as enacted by PL 2007, c. fj}53, Pt. A, 
§8, is amendcd to read: 
1,1 
L. A sum of $2,295,819 $2,657,1 05 in Sagadahoc County; 
, 
Sec. 3. Lincoln County payment to Two Bridges Regional Jailf Lincoln 
County shall pay all withheld revenue from its tax assessment for correctiontl services 
from July 1,2009 to June 30,2011 directly to the Two Bridges Regional Jaillby July 1, 
2011 for the jail's correctional services operations in fiscal year 2012-13. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 126, L.D. 422 
Sec. 4. Effective date. That section of this Act that amends the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 30-A, section 701, subsection 2-A, paragraph H takes effect July 1,2011. 
That section of this Act that amends Title 30-A, section 701, subsection 2-A, paragraph L 
takes effect January], 2012. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved, except as otherwise indicated.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and resets and makes equal the tax assessment for 
correctional services for Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County. These changes take 
effect for Lincoln County on July 1,2011 and for Sagadahoc County on January 1,2012. 
The amendment also directs Lincoln County to pay withheld revenue from its tax 
assessment for correctional services from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011 directly to the 
Two Bridges Regional Jail by July 1, 2011 for the jail's correctional services operations in 
fiscal year 2012-13. The amendment also adds an emergency preamble and clause. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Tax Assessment for Correctional Services in Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0422
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TRAHAN, FOSSEL, SANDERSON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §701

Legislative Document 
No. 422 
S.P. 126 
In Senate, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Tax Assessment for 
Correctional Services in Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: FOSSEL of Alna, MacDONALD of Boothbay, McKANE of 
Newcastle, SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §701, sub-§2-A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 1, Pt. Q, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
2-A.  Tax assessment for correctional services.   The counties shall annually collect 
no more and no less than $62,452,804 from municipalities for the provision of 
correctional services, excluding debt service, in accordance with this subsection. 
The assessment to municipalities within each county may not be greater or less than the 
fiscal year 2007-08 county assessment for correctional-related expenditures, which is: 
A.  A sum of $4,287,340 in Androscoggin County; 
B.  A sum of $2,316,666 in Aroostook County; 
C.  A sum of $11,575,602 in Cumberland County; 
D.  A sum of $1,621,201 in Franklin County; 
E.  A sum of $1,670,136 in Hancock County; 
F.  A sum of $5,588,343 in Kennebec County; 
G.  A sum of $3,188,700 in Knox County; 
H.  A sum of $3,018,361 $5,314,210 in Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County; 
I.  A sum of $1,228,757 in Oxford County; 
J.  A sum of $5,919,118 in Penobscot County; 
K.  A sum of $878,940 in Piscataquis County; 
L.  A sum of $2,295,849 in Sagadahoc County; 
M.  A sum of $5,363,665 in Somerset County; 
N.  A sum of $2,832,353 in Waldo County; 
O.  A sum of $2,000,525 in Washington County; and 
P.  A sum of $8,667,248 in York County. 
Notwithstanding this subsection, the county assessment for correctional services-related 
expenditures in Somerset County must be set at the fiscal year 2009-10 level when the 
new Somerset County Jail is open and operating at a level sufficient to sustain the 
average daily number of inmates from Somerset County. 
For the purposes of this subsection, "correctional services" includes the management 
services, personal services, contractual services, commodity purchases, capital 
expenditures and all other costs, or portions thereof, necessary to maintain and operate 
correctional services. 
Notwithstanding this subsection, Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County shall allocate 
actual jail costs as authorized in the cost-sharing agreement pursuant to section 1851, 
subsection 3. 
SUMMARY 
This bill combines the amount that Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County may 
collect from municipalities for administration of the jail that serves both counties.
An Act To Revise the Laws Governing the Licensure of Public Water System Operators
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0424
Committee Amendment CA_A_S18 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 128, L.D. 424, Bill, "An Act To Revise 
the Laws Governing the Licensure of Public Water System Operators" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 5 the following: 
'Sec. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Water System Operators - Board of Licensure 0104 
Initiative: Deallocates funds as a result of savings from reduced costs for testing. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 125LR0520(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2012-13 
($10,600) 
($10,600) 
Approved: 03117111 
frac:... 
LD424 
LR 520(02) 
An Act To Revise the Laws Governing the Licensure of Public Water System Operators 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendme~t "A" S - J ~ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$0 
($10,600) 
$0 
($4,200) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
($10,600) 
($4,200) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
($10,600) 
($4,200) 
Includes an Other Special Revenue Funds deallocation of $10,600 for the Water System Operators - Board of 
Licensure program in the Department of Health and Human Services as a result of savings from reduced costs for 
written exams. Also assumes a decrease in exam fee revenue offsetting increases in license fee revenue. 
LR0520(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Extend the Same Privileges to the Wesget Sipu - Fish River Tribe as Are Extended to Other Maine Indian Tribes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0427
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN

Legislative Document 
No. 427 
S.P. 131 
In Senate, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Extend the Same Privileges to the Wesget Sipu - Fish 
River Tribe as Are Extended to Other Maine Indian Tribes 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA c. 429-B is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 429-B 
TUITION WAIVER AT STATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL 
INSTITUTIONS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS 
§12581.  Tuition waiver 
A postsecondary educational institution that establishes a practice or policy of 
waiving tuition charges for Native Americans must include within that practice or policy 
equivalent treatment of any person who is certified to be a member of the Wesget Sipu - 
Fish River Tribe by the board of directors of a nonprofit corporation formed to represent 
and promote the traditions of the Wesget Sipu - Fish River Tribe.  For purposes of this 
section, "postsecondary educational institution" means the University of Maine System, 
the Maine Maritime Academy and the Maine Community College System. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends to members of the group known as the Wesget Sipu - Fish River 
Tribe the privilege, held by federally recognized Indian tribes in this State, of eligibility 
for any tuition waiver offered to Native Americans by the University of Maine System, 
the Maine Maritime Academy or the Maine Community College System.
An Act To Fund Special Education Advocacy
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0428
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRANNIGAN, STRANG BURGESS, ALFOND, CRAVEN, HILL, KATZ, NELSON, ROTUNDO

Legislative Document 
No. 428 
S.P. 132 
In Senate, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Fund Special Education Advocacy 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland and 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, CRAVEN of Androscoggin, HILL of York, KATZ of 
Kennebec, Representatives: NELSON of Falmouth, ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Funding for advocacy services for children with disabilities.  The 
Disability Rights Center shall use the funds appropriated in accordance with section 2 to 
provide advocacy services on behalf of children with disabilities in education-related 
matters pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 511 and under the 
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, 42 United States 
Code, Section 15002 et seq. and 45 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1386, Subpart B. 
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER 
Disability Rights Center 0523 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for advocacy services for children with disabilities in 
education-related matters. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an appropriation directly to the Disability Rights Center, the State's 
designated protection and advocacy agency for persons with disabilities pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 511.  These funds must be used to provide 
advocacy services for children with disabilities in education-related matters. 
GENERAL FUND 
2011-12
2012-13
All Other 
$137,000
$137,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$137,000
$137,000
An Act To Require the Efficiency Maine Trust To More Effectively Administer Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0431
Committee Amendment CA_A_S47 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 135, L.D. 431, Bill, "An Act To 
Require the Efficiency Maine Trust To More Effectively Administer Funds" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRS A §10153, sub-§l, ,B, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 591, §1, is 
amended to read: 
B. Involves a renewable energy installation eF, an electric thennal storage system or 
any heating equipment that meets or exceeds standards established or approved by 
the trust.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes that part ofthe bill that prohibited the Efficiency Maine Trust 
from expending state funds on any energy efficiency or renewable energy program or 
project for a consumer that will result in any greater costs to that consumer and amends 
the definition of "energy savings improvement" under the PACE Act to clarify that the 
tenn includes heating equipment that meets or exceeds standards established or approved 
by the trust. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify the Role of the Public Advocate
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0429
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: THIBODEAU, DAVIS, ROSEN, SAVIELLO, SHERMAN, THOMAS, CRAY, CUSHING, HAMPER

Legislative Document 
No. 429 
S.P. 133 
In Senate, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Clarify the Role of the Public Advocate 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Cosponsored by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville and 
Senators: ROSEN of Hancock, SAVIELLO of Franklin, SHERMAN of Aroostook, THOMAS 
of Somerset, Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, CUSHING of Hampden, HAMPER of 
Oxford, McKANE of Newcastle. 
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 clarify the role of the Public Advocate.
Resolve, To Name the Maine Fire Training and Education Program at Southern Maine Community College the Maine Fire Service Institute
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0430
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, PRIEST, BLISS, GOODALL, PLOWMAN, RECTOR, CLARKE, PRESCOTT, WEBSTER

Legislative Document 
No. 430 
S.P. 134 
In Senate, February 10, 2011 
Resolve, To Name the Maine Fire Training and Education Program 
at Southern Maine Community College the Maine Fire Service 
Institute 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative PRIEST of Brunswick and 
Senators: BLISS of Cumberland, GOODALL of Sagadahoc, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, 
RECTOR of Knox, Representatives: CLARKE of Bath, CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick, 
PRESCOTT of Topsham, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Sec. 1.  Maine Fire Service Institution.  Resolved:  That Southern Maine 
Community College shall name its fire training and education program the Maine Fire 
Service Institute. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs Southern Maine Community College to name its fire training and 
education program the Maine Fire Service Institute.
An Act To Authorize a GARVEE Bond for the Interstate 95 Bridge at the Maine-New Hampshire State Line
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0432
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: HILL, BELIVEAU, ALFOND, HOBBINS, BEAVERS

Legislative Document 
No. 432 
S.P. 136 
In Senate, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Authorize a GARVEE Bond for the Interstate 95 Bridge 
at the Maine-New Hampshire State Line 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs 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, HOBBINS of York, Representative: BEAVERS of South 
Berwick. 
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 $15,000,000 of GARVEE bonds for bridge repairs to the Interstate 95 bridge at the 
Maine and New Hampshire border known as the Piscataqua River Bridge, 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 $15,000,000 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 for bridge repairs to the Interstate 95 
bridge at the Maine and New Hampshire border known as the Piscataqua River Bridge, 
programmed in the 2012-2013 biennium.
An Act To Exempt from Income Tax the Income of Nonresidents Working in Maine Pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0433
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H131 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,(I" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 137, 
L.D. 433, Bill, "An Act To Exempt from Income Tax the Income of Nonresidents 
Working in Maine Pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 9 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in 
amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"State" the following: 
'as long as the 
.performance of the service under the interlocal agreement does not displace an employee 
currently performing the service who is a resident of this State' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the exemption applies only when the performance of 
the service under an interlocal agreement does not displace an employee currently 
performing the service who is a resident 
this State. 
SPONSOREDBY: ____ ~~_r~--r_~---------
(Representative KNIGHT) 
TOWN: Livermore Falls 
FISCAL ~OTE REVL lh.ED 
!§ee attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04126111 
;t)p,aC 
LD433 
LR 1491(07) 
An Act To Exempt from Income Tax the Income of Nonresidents Working in Maine Pursuant to an 
Interlocal A~reement 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "It, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Knight of Livermore Falls 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Exempting the income of nonresidents working in Maine as employees of a political subdivision of an adjoining state 
pursuant to an interlocal agreement from taxation only if the services being performed under the interlocal agreement 
do not displace a Maine resident employee who currently performs the same services may result in a minor revenue 
increase to the General Fund as compared to applying the exemption consistently regardless of whether or not a Main~ 
resident is displaced. As amended by this small change, the overall impact ofthe bill would still be a minor revenue 
decrease. 
LRI491(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt from Income Tax the Income of Nonresidents Working in Maine Pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0433
Committee Amendment CA_A_S20 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5142

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 137, L.D. 433, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt from Income Tax the Income of Nonresidents Working in Maine Pursuant to an 
Interlocal Agreement" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 2 to 5 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5142, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. Compensation for work under interlocal agreement. Compensation received 
as an employee of a political subdivision of an adjoining state performing service in this 
State pursuant to an interlocal agreement under Title 30-A, chapter 115 is not considered 
income derived from sources within this State .. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report. The amendment reallocates the provision of 
the bill that provides that compensation received as an employee of a political subdivision 
of an adjoining state performing service in Maine under an interlocal agreement is not 
considered Maine-source income, because the provIsIon is an exclusion from 
Maine-source income and does not impact the minimum taxability threshold for 
nonresidents. 
FiSCAL :\OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03116111 
?Hac.. 
LD433 
LR 1491(02) 
An Act To Exempt from Income Tax the Income of Nonresidents Working in Maine Pursuant to an 
Interlocal Agreement 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" S--,).O 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Exempting the income of nonresidents working in Maine as employees of a political subdivision of an adjoining state 
pursuant to an interlocal agreement from taxation may result in a minor decrease to General Fund revenue. Any 
administrative costs to administer the exemption can be absorbed by Maine Revenue Services within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LRI491(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require the Efficiency Maine Trust To More Effectively Administer Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0431
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: THIBODEAU, CURTIS, ROSEN, SAVIELLO, SHERMAN, THOMAS, CRAY, CUSHING, DAVIS
Amends: 35-A MRSA §10105, 35-A MRSA §10153

Legislative Document 
No. 431 
S.P. 135 
In Senate, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Require the Efficiency Maine Trust To More Effectively 
Administer Funds 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Cosponsored by Representative CURTIS of Madison and 
Senators: ROSEN of Hancock, SAVIELLO of Franklin, SHERMAN of Aroostook, THOMAS 
of Somerset, Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, CUSHING of Hampden, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, McKANE of Newcastle. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §10105, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8.  Prohibition on use of funds.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this 
chapter, the trust may not expend state funds on any energy efficiency or renewable 
energy program or project for a consumer that will result in any greater costs to that 
consumer, either in the short term or long term, regardless of the cost-effectiveness of the 
program or project with respect to the expenditure of the state funds. 
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §10153, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 591, §1, is 
amended to read: 
1.  Energy savings improvement.  "Energy savings improvement" means an 
improvement to qualifying property that, as determined by the trust, is new and 
permanently affixed to qualifying property and that: 
A.  Will result in increased energy efficiency and substantially reduced energy use 
and: 
(1)  Meets or exceeds applicable United States Environmental Protection Agency 
and United States Department of Energy Energy Star program or similar energy 
efficiency standards established or approved by the trust; or 
(2)  Involves weatherization of residential, commercial or industrial property in a 
manner approved by the trust; or 
B.  Involves a renewable energy installation or an electric thermal storage system that 
meets or exceeds standards established or approved by the trust.; or 
C.  Involves an upgrade of any heating equipment that will result in increased energy 
efficiency. 
SUMMARY 
This bill: 
1.  Prohibits the Efficiency Maine Trust from expending state funds on any energy 
efficiency or renewable energy program or project for a consumer that will result in any 
greater costs to that consumer; and 
2.  Modifies the definition of "energy savings improvement" under the PACE 
program to include an upgrade of any heating equipment that will result in increased 
energy efficiency.
An Act To Exempt from Income Tax the Income of Nonresidents Working in Maine Pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0433
Committee Amendment CA_B_S21 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5142

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" (3" to S,P, 137, L.D. 433, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt from Income Tax the Income of Nonresidents Working in Maine Pursuant to an 
Interlocal Agreement" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 2 to 5 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5142, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. Compensation for work under interlocal agreement. Compensation received 
as an employee of a political subdivision of an adjoining state performing service in this 
State pursuant to an interlocal agreement under Title 30-A, chapter 115 is not considered 
income derived from sources within this State as long as the services performed under the 
interlocal agreement do not displace an employee currently performing the service who is 
a resident of this State or a qualified resident who could be hired to perform the service.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report, The amendment reallocates the provision of 
the bill that provides that compensation received as an employee of a political subdivision 
of an adjoining state performing service in Maine under an interlocal agreement is not 
considered Maine-source income, because the provision is an exclusion from 
Maine-source income and does not impact the minimum taxability threshold for 
nonresidents, 
It also provides that this exemption applies only when the service 
performed does not displace an employee currently performing the service who is a 
resident ofthis State or a qualified resident who could be hired to perform the service, 
FISCAL NOTE REQuIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03116/11 frac 
LD433 
LR 1491(03) 
An Act To Exempt from Income Tax the Income of Nonresidents Working in Maine Pursuant to an 
Interlocal Agreement 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amende~ by Committee Amendment "13" .s; -;11 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Exempting the income of nonresidents working in Maine as employees of a political subdivision of an adjoining state 
pursuant to an interlocal agreement from taxation as long as a qualified Maine employee or potential qualified Maine 
employee is not displaced by the agreement may result in a minor decrease to General Fund revenue. Any 
administrative costs to administer the exemption can be absorbed by Maine Revenue Services within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR1491(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Exempt from Income Tax the Income of Nonresidents Working in Maine Pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0433
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: HILL, EVES, BEAVERS, BELIVEAU, CHASE, WEAVER
Amends: 36 MRSA §5142

Legislative Document 
No. 433 
S.P. 137 
In Senate, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Exempt from Income Tax the Income of Nonresidents 
Working in Maine Pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative EVES of North Berwick and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, BELIVEAU of Kittery, CHASE of Wells, 
WEAVER of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5142, sub-§8-A, ¶C is enacted to read: 
C.  Compensation received as an employee of a political subdivision of an adjoining 
state performing service in this State pursuant to an interlocal agreement under Title 
30-A, chapter 115 is not considered Maine-source income. 
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2011. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that compensation received as an employee of a political 
subdivision of an adjoining state performing service in this State pursuant to an interlocal 
agreement under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, chapter 115 is not considered 
Maine-source income.
An Act To Exempt Wetlands Created by Obstructions or Barriers from the Shoreland Zoning Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0434
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: COLLINS, CHASE, HASTINGS, SNOWE-MELLO, THOMAS, BENNETT, CEBRA
Amends: 38 MRSA §436-A

Legislative Document 
No. 434 
S.P. 138 
In Senate, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Exempt Wetlands Created by Obstructions or Barriers 
from the Shoreland Zoning Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COLLINS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative CHASE of Wells and 
Senators: HASTINGS of Oxford, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, THOMAS of Somerset, 
Representatives: BENNETT of Kennebunk, CEBRA of Naples. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §436-A, sub-§5, as amended by PL 1991, c. 346, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
5.  Freshwater wetlands.  "Freshwater wetlands" means freshwater swamps, 
marshes, bogs and similar areas, other than forested wetlands and nonoriginal wetlands, 
which that are: 
A.  Of 10 or more contiguous acres, or of less than 10 contiguous acres and adjacent 
to a surface water body, excluding any river, stream or brook, such that, in a natural 
state, the combined surface area is in excess of 10 acres; and 
B.  Inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and for a 
duration sufficient to support, and which that under normal circumstances do support, 
a prevalence of wetland vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soils. 
Freshwater wetlands may contain small stream channels or inclusions of land that do not 
conform to the criteria of this subsection. 
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §436-A, sub-§8-A is enacted to read: 
8-A.  Nonoriginal wetlands.  "Nonoriginal wetlands" means wetlands that are 
created as a result of artificial or natural obstructions or barriers. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts freshwater wetlands that are created as a result of artificial or 
natural obstructions or barriers from regulation under the shoreland zoning laws.
Resolve, To Waive the Fine That the Department of Environmental Protection Imposed on Arthur Drolet in Connection with the Removal of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0439
Committee Amendment CA_A_H306 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 332, L.D. 439, "Resolve, To Waive the 
Fine That the Department of Environmental Protection Imposed on Arthur Drolet in 
Connection with the Removal of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Waive the Deductibles that the Department of Environmental 
Protection Imposed on Arthur Drolet in Connection with the Removal of 
Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the first line (page 1, line 1 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "fine" and inserting the following: 'deductibles' 
Amend the resolve in section I in the 2nd line (page 1, line 2 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "fine that was" and inserting the following: 'deductibles that were' 
SUMMARY 
The resolve directs the Department of Environmental Protection to waive the fine that 
was imposed upon Arthur Drolet. Since the department did not impose a fine against 
Arthur Drolet, this amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, clarifies 
that the Department of Environmental Protection is to waive the deductibles that were 
imposed against Arthur Drolet in connection with the removal of underground petroleum 
storage tanks. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05117/11 Mac 
LD439 
LR 1107(02) 
Resolve, To Waive the Fine That the Department of Environmental Protection Imposed on Arthur 
Drolet in Connection with the Removal of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
($12,500) 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
Waiving the deductibles imposed against Mr. Arthur Drolet by the Department of Environmental Protection in 
connection with the removal of underground petroleum storage tanks will result in a one-time loss of $12,500 in Other 
Special Revenue Funds revenue in fiscal year 2011-12. 
LRI107(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1