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An Act To Provide Seed Money for the Construction of Senior Housing in the Town of Newport
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0438
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: FREDETTE, WINTLE

Legislative Document 
No. 438 
H.P. 331 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Provide Seed Money for the Construction of Senior 
Housing in the Town of Newport 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. 
Cosponsored by Representative: WINTLE of Garland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE 
Senior Housing - MSHA N112 
Initiative: Provides funding to seed a public-private partnership for construction of senior 
housing in the Town of Newport contingent upon the community's contributing matching 
funds on a one-to-one basis. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides funding to seed a public-private partnership for construction of 
senior housing in the Town of Newport contingent upon the community's contributing 
matching funds on a one-to-one basis. 
GENERAL FUND 
2011-12
2012-13
All Other 
$50,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$50,000
$0
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: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: AYOTTE, JACKSON, EDGECOMB, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 439 
H.P. 332 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
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 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative AYOTTE of Caswell. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representative: EDGECOMB of Caribou, Senator: SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Sec. 1.  Waiver of fine.  Resolved:  That the Department of Environmental 
Protection shall waive the fine that was imposed upon Arthur Drolet in connection with 
the removal of underground petroleum storage tanks. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Environmental Protection to waive the fine 
that was imposed upon Arthur Drolet in connection with the removal of underground 
petroleum storage tanks.
An Act To Allow Employees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics to Join the State's Group Health Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0440
Committee Amendment CA_A_H83 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,/1 "to H.P. 333, L.D. 440, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Employees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics to Join the State's Group 
Health Plan" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation permits employees of the Maine School of Science and 
Mathematics to join the State's group health plan; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this legislation is necessary to allow the 
employees to enroll in health coverage for the 2011 plan year; 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,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited 111 the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/24111 Mac 
LD 440 
LR 1098(02) 
An Act To Allow Employees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics to Join the State's 
Group Health Plan 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "n" 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the State Employee Health Plan or to the Division of Employee Health and Benefits in the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. The Maine School of Science and Mathematics and its employees would continue to be 
responsible for the cost of premiums. Over time joining a larger pool of insured may provide additional stability and 
predictability to future premium rates. 
LRI098(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Telecommunications Personal Property Tax Law Equitable
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0441
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S347 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 334, 
L.D. 441, Bill, "An Act To Make Telecommunications Personal Property Tax Law 
Equitable" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §457 in subsection 2-A in paragraph B in the 
first line (page 2, line 25 in amendment) by striking out the following; "19" and inserting 
the following; '19.2' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment increases the tax rate for the state telecommunications excise tax 
from 19 mills to 19.2 mills for assessments in 2012. 
SPONSORED BY: 
~.,u ~,v.. ij# 
(Senator ROSEN, R.) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
FISCAL ~OTE H.EVlIRED 
{~ee attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/22111 
;1!;?ac 
LD441 
LR 557(04) 
An Act To Make Telecommunications Personal Property Tax Law Equitable 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" S- 347 
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
($152,518) 
$0 
$152,518 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment increases the mill rate by 0.2 mills for assessments in 2012, increasing General Fund revenue by 
$152,518 in fiscal year 2011-12. 
LR0557(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Employees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics to Join the State's Group Health Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0440
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: AYOTTE, SHERMAN, EDGECOMB
Amends: 5 MRSA §285

Legislative Document 
No. 440 
H.P. 333 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Allow Employees of the Maine School of Science and 
Mathematics to Join the State's Group Health Plan 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative AYOTTE of Caswell. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representative: EDGECOMB of Caribou. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1, ¶F-9 is enacted to read: 
F-9.  Any employee of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics; 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes employees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics eligible 
for the State’s group health plan.
An Act To Require Prompt MaineCare Decisions on Care for Children with Life-threatening Conditions
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0443
Committee Amendment CA_A_H51 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 336, L.D. 443, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Prompt MaineCare Decisions on Care for Children with Life-threatening 
Conditions" 
Amend the bill in section I in §3I74-QQ in the 3rd line (page I, line 6 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "complete" the following: 'urgent' 
Amend the bill in section I in §3174-QQ in the 4th line (page I, line 7 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "provider" the following: 'or providers' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the request for MaineCare care or services must be an 
urgent request from the health care provider or providers. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 125LR0712(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/16111 
frac.. 
LD443 
LR 712(02) 
An Act To Require Prompt MaineCare Decisions on Care for Children with Life-threatening 
Conditions 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';if' 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR0712(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Allow Year-round Placement of Cobble-trapping Fences behind Established Seawalls
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0442
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: CHASE, COLLINS, AYOTTE, BENNETT, CEBRA, GILLWAY, VALENTINO, HOBBINS, SHERMAN
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-I

Legislative Document 
No. 442 
H.P. 335 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Allow Year-round Placement of Cobble-trapping Fences 
behind Established Seawalls 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHASE of Wells. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, BENNETT of Kennebunk, CEBRA of Naples, 
GILLWAY of Searsport, McKANE of Newcastle, VALENTINO of Saco, Senators: 
HOBBINS of York, SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §480-II is enacted to read: 
§480-II.  Cobble-trapping fence in a coastal sand dune system 
This section applies to the placement of a cobble-trapping fence in a coastal sand 
dune system. 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, the following terms have the following 
meanings. 
A.  "Cobble" means a rock that is smaller than a boulder and larger than gravel. 
B.  "Cobble-trapping fence" means a fence that is designed to prevent cobbles from 
passing through it. 
2.  Permit.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this article, the department 
may issue a permit to an owner of property in a coastal sand dune system to construct, 
repair or replace a year-round cobble-trapping fence landward of an existing seawall in a 
developed area if: 
A.  The property is adjacent to a beach with gravel and cobble sediment and has a 
developed area, such as a lawn, between a building on the property and the beach; 
and 
B.  The fence: 
(1)  Is not located on a naturally vegetated frontal dune; 
(2)  Is located seaward of the foundation of a building on the property and is no 
more than 15 feet in front of the building; 
(3)  On either side, does not extend more than 2 feet beyond the foundation of a 
building on the property; 
(4)  Does not consist of more than one row of fencing; 
(5)  Does not have openings smaller than 2 inches square; 
(6)  Is not higher than 4 feet above grade; and 
(7) Is not supported by a permanent, continuous footing. 
A cobble-trapping fence may be supported by permanent, small subsurface pipes or 
similar emplacements. Cobbles and sediment trapped by a cobble-trapping fence may be 
removed and placed immediately seaward of a frontal dune or seawall on the property. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the use of cobble-trapping fences on a year-round basis and sets 
conditions on their use.
An Act To Make Telecommunications Personal Property Tax Law Equitable
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0441
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CHASE, WOODBURY, BENNETT, BERRY, BURNS, FLEMINGS, HARMON, KNIGHT
Amends: 36 MRSA §457

Legislative Document 
No. 441 
H.P. 334 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Make Telecommunications Personal Property Tax Law 
Equitable 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHASE of Wells. 
Cosponsored by Senator WOODBURY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BENNETT of Kennebunk, BERRY of Bowdoinham, BURNS of Alfred, 
FLEMINGS of Bar Harbor, HARMON of Palermo, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §457, sub-§2, ¶H, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. P, §1 and 
affected by §3, is amended to read: 
H.  For assessments made in 2011, 22 mills; and 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §457, sub-§2, ¶I, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. P, §1 and 
affected by §3, is amended to read: 
I.  For assessments made in 2012, 19 mills; and subsequent years, the assessor shall 
apply the municipal tax rate of the municipality in which the telecommunications 
personal property is located to the full just value of the property as adjusted by the 
municipality's certified assessment ratio. 
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §457, sub-§2, ¶J, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. P, §1 and 
affected by §3, is repealed. 
Sec. 4.  Rules.  The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau 
of Revenue Services shall adopt routine technical rules pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to implement the provisions of this Act.  In 
developing rules, the bureau must include provisions for reporting the location of the 
telecommunications personal property, a method of valuing standard equipment and 
procedures for the declaration of value of the telecommunications personal property, 
including the annual date of declaration. 
SUMMARY 
This bill implements the recommendation of the working group established to review 
telecommunications personal property taxation pursuant to Resolve 2009, chapter 202.  
This bill repeals the state mill rate for telecommunications personal property for 2012 and 
subsequent years.  It directs the State Tax Assessor to apply the municipal tax rate of the 
municipality in which the telecommunications personal property is located to the full just 
value of the property as adjusted by the certified assessment ratio.  It requires the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services to 
adopt rules to implement this legislation including provisions for reporting the location of 
the telecommunications personal property, a method of valuing standard equipment and 
procedures for the declaration of value of the telecommunications personal property, 
including the annual date of declaration.
An Act To Require Annual Evaluation of Public School Teachers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0444
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BELIVEAU, ALFOND, LOVEJOY, MAKER, NELSON, RANKIN, WAGNER

Legislative Document 
No. 444 
H.P. 337 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Require Annual Evaluation of Public School Teachers 
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 ALFOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: LOVEJOY of Portland, MAKER of Calais, NELSON of Falmouth, RANKIN 
of Hiram, 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 require that all new public school teachers be formally evaluated 
on an annual basis.  The method of implementation will be at the discretion of each 
school administration.
An Act To Allow Law Enforcement Officers from Out of State To Carry Concealed Weapons
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0446
Committee Amendment CA_A_H331 (House)
Amends: 25 MRSA §200

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 339, L.D. 446, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Law Enforcement Officers from Out of State To Carry Concealed Weapons" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow Law Enforcement Officers from Out of State To Carry Concealed 
Firearms' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph F in subparagraph (2) in the last line (page 1, 
line 22 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 25 MRSA §200l-A, sub-§2, ~~G and H are enacted to read: 
G. A firearm carried by a qualified law enforcement officer pursuant to 18 United 
States Code, Section 926B. The qualified law enforcement officer must have in the 
law enforcement officer's possession photographic identification issued by the law 
enforcement agency by which the person is employed as a law enforcement officer; 
and 
H. A firearm carried by a qualified retired law enforcement officer pursuant to 18 
United States Code, Section 926C. The qualified retired law enforcement officer must 
have in the retired law enforcement officer's possession: 
(1) 
Photographic identification issued by the law enforcement agency from 
which the person retired from service as a law enforcement officer that indicates 
that the person has, not less recently than one year before the date the person 
carries the concealed firearm, been tested or otherwise found by that agency to 
meet the standards established by that agency for training and qualification for an 
active law enforcement officer to carry a firearm of the same type as the 
concealed firearn:l; or 
(2) 
Photographic identification issued by the law enforcement agency from 
which the person retired from service as a law enforcement officer and a 
certification issued by the state in which the person resides that indicates that the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITIEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 339, L.D. 446 
person has, not less recently than one year before the date the person carries the 
concealed firearm, been tested or otherwise found by that state to meet the 
standards established by that state for training and qualification for an active law 
enforcement officer to carry a firearm of the same type as the concealed firearm.' 
SU~RY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment amends the 
bill's title to clarify that the bill refers to the carrying of concealed firearms, not weapons. 
The amendment also specifically references 18 United States Code, Sections 926B and 
926C and their requirements, which also authorize qualified law enforcement officers or 
qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require Prompt MaineCare Decisions on Care for Children with Life-threatening Conditions
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0443
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DILL, BRANNIGAN, BLODGETT
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Q

Legislative Document 
No. 443 
H.P. 336 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Require Prompt MaineCare Decisions on Care for 
Children with Life-threatening Conditions 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DILL of Cape Elizabeth. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland and 
Representative: BLODGETT of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-QQ is enacted to read: 
§3174-QQ.  Care for children with life-threatening conditions 
The department shall make decisions approving or disapproving care or services for 
children with life-threatening conditions who are members in the MaineCare program 
within one working day of receiving a complete request or order from the health care 
provider for the child. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to make decisions 
approving or disapproving MaineCare care or services for children with life-threatening 
conditions within one working day of receiving the complete request or order.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Study Scents Used in Hunting Deer and Renderings Used in Deer Feed
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0445
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SANDERSON, TRAHAN, CEBRA, COTTA, DAVIS, HARVELL, MORISSETTE, PARRY, SARTY

Legislative Document 
No. 445 
H.P. 338 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
To Study Scents Used in Hunting Deer and Renderings Used in Deer 
Feed 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, COTTA of China, DAVIS of Sangerville, HARVELL of 
Farmington, McKANE of Newcastle, MORISSETTE of Winslow, PARRY of Arundel, 
SARTY of Denmark. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to conduct study.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall study the sale of 
deer scent lures containing cervid urine and the sale of deer feed containing animal 
renderings and the implications that the sale and use of these products have for the spread 
of chronic wasting disease.  The department shall report its findings, including any 
suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
no later than December 7, 2011.  The Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife may report out legislation on the subject matter of the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 125th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to study the sale 
of deer scent lures containing cervid urine and the sale of deer feed containing animal 
renderings and the implications that the sale and use of these products have for the spread 
of chronic wasting disease.  The department is required to report its findings, including 
any suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife no later than December 7, 2011.  The Joint Standing Committee on Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife may report out legislation on the subject matter of the report to the
An Act To Allow Law Enforcement Officers from Out of State To Carry Concealed Weapons
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0446
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CEBRA, SNOWE-MELLO, BURNS, CRAFTS, CUSHING, DAVIS, PLUMMER, SARTY, DIAMOND, THOMAS
Amends: 25 MRSA §2001-A

Legislative Document 
No. 446 
H.P. 339 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Allow Law Enforcement Officers from Out of State To 
Carry Concealed Weapons 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
Cosponsored by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BURNS of Whiting, CRAFTS of Lisbon, CUSHING of Hampden, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, PLUMMER of Windham, SARTY of Denmark, Senators: DIAMOND of 
Cumberland, THOMAS of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2001-A, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §2 
and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
E.  Firearms carried by a person engaged in conduct for which a state-issued hunting 
or trapping license is required and possessing the required license, or firearms carried 
by a resident person engaged in conduct expressly authorized by Title 12, section 
11108 and section 12202, subsection 1.  This paragraph does not authorize or permit 
the carrying of a concealed or loaded firearm in a motor vehicle; and 
Sec. 2.  25 MRSA §2001-A, sub-§2, ¶F, as amended by PL 2007, c. 555, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
F.  A firearm carried by a person to whom a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm 
has been issued by another state if a permit to carry a concealed firearm issued from 
that state has been granted reciprocity.  The Chief of the State Police may enter into 
reciprocity agreements with any other states that meet the requirements of this 
paragraph.  Reciprocity may be granted to a permit to carry a concealed firearm 
issued from another state if: 
(1)  The other state that issued the permit to carry a concealed firearm has 
substantially equivalent or stricter requirements for the issuance of a permit to 
carry a concealed firearm; and 
(2)  The other state that issued the permit to carry a concealed firearm observes 
the same rules of reciprocity regarding a person issued a permit to carry a 
concealed firearm under this chapter.; and 
Sec. 3.  25 MRSA §2001-A, sub-§2, ¶G is enacted to read: 
G.  A firearm carried by a law enforcement officer or retired law enforcement officer 
who is a resident of another state. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a law enforcement officer or retired law enforcement officer who is a 
resident of another state to carry a firearm in this State without a permit to carry a 
concealed firearm.
An Act To Allow a Valid Claim against a Dissolved Corporation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0448
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DILL, BLISS, CROCKETT, PRIEST, ROCHELO
Amends: 13-C MRSA §1407, 13-C MRSA §1408

Legislative Document 
No. 448 
H.P. 341 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Allow a Valid Claim against a Dissolved Corporation 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DILL of Cape Elizabeth. 
Cosponsored by Senator BLISS of Cumberland and 
Representatives: CROCKETT of Bethel, PRIEST of Brunswick, ROCHELO of Biddeford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  13-C MRSA §1407, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §7, is amended to read: 
3.  Claim barred.  A claim against the dissolved corporation, other than a liquidated 
claim that is known to the corporation, has fully matured and is not disputed in good faith 
by the corporation, is barred: 
A.    If a claimant who was given written notice under subsection 2 does not deliver 
the claim to the dissolved corporation by the deadline; or 
B.    If a claimant whose claim was rejected by the dissolved corporation does not 
commence a proceeding to enforce the claim within 90 days after the effective date of 
the rejection notice. 
Nothing in this subsection affects or prevents, to the limits of the insurance protection 
only, any proceeding to establish liability of the corporation for which the corporation is 
protected by liability insurance. 
Sec. 2.  13-C MRSA §1408, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2003, c. 631, §23, is 
further amended to read: 
3.  Claim barred.  If the dissolved corporation publishes a newspaper notice in 
accordance with subsection 2, the claim of each of the following claimants is barred 
unless the claimant commences a proceeding to enforce the claim against the dissolved 
corporation within 3 years after the publication date of the newspaper notice: 
A.  A claimant who was not given written notice under section 1407; 
B.  A claimant whose claim was timely sent to the dissolved corporation but not acted 
on; or 
C.  A claimant whose claim is contingent or is based on an event occurring after the 
effective date of dissolution. 
Nothing in this subsection affects or prevents, to the limits of the insurance protection 
only, any proceeding to establish liability of the corporation for which the corporation is 
protected by liability insurance. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a claim against a dissolved corporation when there is liability 
insurance available.
An Act To Raise the Minimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0447
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: TUTTLE, JACKSON, CAIN, CLARK, DION, DRISCOLL, GILBERT, HERBIG, HOGAN, HUNT, MARTIN
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document 
No. 447 
H.P. 340 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Raise the Minimum Wage 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CLARK of Millinocket, DION of Portland, DRISCOLL of 
Westbrook, GILBERT of Jay, HERBIG of Belfast, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, HUNT of 
Buxton, MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 640, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Minimum wage.  The minimum hourly wage is $6.50 per hour.  Starting October 
1, 2006, the minimum hourly wage is $6.75 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2007, the 
minimum hourly wage is $7.00 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2008, the minimum hourly 
wage is $7.25 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2009, the minimum hourly wage is $7.50 per 
hour.  Starting October 1, 2011, the minimum hourly wage is $7.75 per hour.  Starting 
October 1, 2012, the minimum hourly wage is $8.00 per hour.  If the highest federal 
minimum wage is increased in excess of the minimum wage in effect under this section, 
the minimum wage under this section is increased to the same amount, effective on the 
same date as the increase in the federal minimum wage, but in no case may the minimum 
wage exceed the minimum wage otherwise in effect under this section by more than $1 
per hour. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the minimum wage to increase to $7.75 per hour starting October 1, 
2011 and $8.00 per hour starting October 1, 2012.
Resolve, To Study Adoption of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0451
Committee Amendment CA_A_H112 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 11 " to H.P. 344, L.D. 451, "Resolve, To Study 
Adoption of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 by striking out all of the last paragraph (page 1, lines 
to 16 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'The bureau shall submit its report, along with different proposals for legislation that 
confonns the State's sales and use tax laws with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax 
Agreement, to the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation no later than January 15,2012. 
The Joint Standing Committee on Taxation may submit a bill relating to the subject 
matter of the report to the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the resolve by removing the requirement that the legislation 
proposed by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of 
Revenue Services conform the State's sales and use tax laws with the Streamlined Sales 
and Use Tax Agreement in a manner that maintains the State's current laws as much as 
possible. Instead this amendment requires the bureau to offer different proposals for 
legislation. The amendment authorizes the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation to 
submit a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature on the report's 
subject matter. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04104/11 frac. 
LD 451 
LR 105(02) 
Resolve, To Study Adoption of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,,(+, 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Bureau of Revenue Services to study and report on provisions needed to confonn Maine 
law to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement and to propose alternatives for legislation can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LRO 1 05(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Remove the Restriction against a Spouse's Working in a School Administrative Unit in which the Other Spouse Serves on the School Board
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0449
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CLARK, CHAPMAN, DION, TUTTLE, THOMAS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1002

Legislative Document 
No. 449 
H.P. 342 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Remove the Restriction against a Spouse's Working in a 
School Administrative Unit in which the Other Spouse Serves on the 
School Board 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Representative CHAPMAN of Brooksville and 
Representatives: DION of Portland, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: THOMAS of Somerset. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, not allowing one spouse to work in a school administrative unit in which 
the other spouse serves on the school board causes a hardship; and 
Whereas, it is imperative for this legislation to take effect immediately so that 
hardship can be removed; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §1002, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1999, c. 128, §2, is 
repealed. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the restriction against a spouse's working in a school administrative 
unit in which the other spouse serves on the school board.
An Act To Auction Off Moose Permits to Maine Guides
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0450
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WOOD, CROCKETT, HARVELL, WATERHOUSE, THIBODEAU
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

Legislative Document 
No. 450 
H.P. 343 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Auction Off Moose Permits to Maine Guides 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WOOD of Sabattus. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CROCKETT of Bethel, HARVELL of Farmington, 
MacDONALD of Boothbay, WATERHOUSE of Bridgton, Senator: THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§14 is enacted to read: 
14.  Maine guide moose hunting permit lottery.  Notwithstanding subsection 2, the 
commissioner shall establish a lottery to issue 300 moose hunting permits each year to 
resident guides licensed under chapter 927.  Moose hunting permits available under this 
subsection must be divided among all moose hunting zones proportionally to the 
distribution and number of moose hunting permits issued under subsection 2.  A licensed 
Maine guide may not receive more than 2 moose hunting permits under this subsection 
per year.  The 300 moose hunting permits issued under this subsection are in addition to 
the number of moose hunting permits allotted each year under subsection 2. 
A.  The cost for a moose hunting permit issued under this subsection is $1,000, 
except that the cost of a moose hunting permit for an antlerless moose issued under 
this subsection is $500. 
B.  A licensed Maine guide that receives a moose hunting permit under this 
subsection may sell that permit at a sportsman show recognized as such by the 
commissioner. 
C.  Revenues raised by the department under this subsection must be used to support 
biologists conducting moose-related research in the State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to issue 300 
moose hunting permits each year to licensed Maine guides.  The 300 moose hunting 
permits for licensed Maine guides are in addition to those moose hunting permits allotted 
under the regular lottery system.  The bill limits the number of moose hunting permits a 
licensed Maine guide can receive in one year to 2 and allows that licensed Maine guide to 
sell those moose hunting permits at sportsman shows.  The bill establishes a fee structure 
and provides that money raised from those fees must be used to support biologists 
conducting moose-related research in the State.
Resolve, To Study Adoption of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0451
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DILL, FLEMINGS, WOODBURY, BERRY, CROCKETT, PILON, BLISS

Legislative Document 
No. 451 
H.P. 344 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
Resolve, To Study Adoption of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax 
Agreement 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DILL of Cape Elizabeth. 
Cosponsored by Representative FLEMINGS of Bar Harbor, Senator WOODBURY of 
Cumberland and Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CROCKETT of Bethel, PILON of 
Saco, Senator: BLISS of Cumberland. 
Sec. 1.  Report and legislation regarding Streamlined Sales and Use Tax 
Agreement.  Resolved:  That the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Bureau of Revenue Services shall prepare for submission to the Second Regular 
Session of the 125th Legislature a report that: 
1.  Identifies any changes to the Maine Revised Statutes that are needed in order to 
conform the State's laws to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement, which is an 
effort of state governments, with input from local governments and the private sector, to 
simplify and modernize sales and use tax collection and administration, and the options 
available to provide conformity; 
2.  Identifies the impact of each option identified pursuant to subsection 1; and 
3.  Identifies and explains any fiscal and policy issues associated with conformity 
with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. 
The bureau shall submit its report, along with proposed legislation conforming the 
State's sales and use tax laws with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement in a 
manner that, as nearly as possible, maintains the State's current sales and use tax laws, to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation no later than January 15, 2012. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau 
of Revenue Services to identify changes in the sales and use tax laws necessary to 
conform to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement and to submit its report and 
proposed legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation by January 15, 2012.
An Act To Provide MaineCare Reimbursement for Pastoral Counselors
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0452
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CHAPMAN, EVES, MALABY
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Q

Legislative Document 
No. 452 
H.P. 345 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Provide MaineCare Reimbursement for Pastoral 
Counselors 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHAPMAN of Brooksville. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: EVES of North Berwick, MALABY of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-QQ is enacted to read: 
§3174-QQ.  Reimbursement for services provided by licensed pastoral counselor 
Beginning January 1, 2012, the department shall provide reimbursement for services 
provided by a pastoral counselor licensed under Title 32, chapter 119. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide 
reimbursement under the MaineCare program for services provided by a licensed pastoral 
counselor beginning January 1, 2012.
An Act To Facilitate the Establishment of a Business in Maine by Providing Assistance with Document Completion
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0453
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: AYOTTE, SHERMAN, GIFFORD, RAYE, THIBODEAU

Legislative Document 
No. 453 
H.P. 346 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Facilitate the Establishment of a Business in Maine by 
Providing Assistance with Document Completion 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative AYOTTE of Caswell. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representative: GIFFORD of Lincoln, Senators: President RAYE of Washington, 
THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
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 establish within the Department of Environmental Protection's 
office of innovation and assistance a program of industry promotion that will provide 
assistance to individuals and businesses as they navigate through the multiple  and varied 
documents and forms required by the department in its issuance of permits.
Resolve, Directing the Superintendent of Insurance To Form a Compact with Other State Commissioners of Insurance on the Purchase of Insurance out of State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0455
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: HOGAN, THOMAS, BEAUDOIN, BURNS, MAZUREK

Legislative Document 
No. 455 
H.P. 348 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Superintendent of Insurance To Form a 
Compact with Other State Commissioners of Insurance on the 
Purchase of Insurance out of State 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, BURNS of Whiting, MAZUREK of Rockland. 
Sec. 1.  Compact.  Resolved:  That the Superintendent of Insurance shall meet 
with the commissioners of insurance from the State of Connecticut, the Commonwealth 
of Massachusetts, the State of New Hampshire, the State of Rhode Island and the State of 
Vermont to develop a plan to form a compact between the states regarding the purchase 
of insurance out of state.  The compact developed must include language that allows a 
resident of this State that encounters problems with insurance that was purchased from 
another state to be able to bring that person’s complaint to the Superintendent of 
Insurance for resolution; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Superintendent of Insurance shall report the 
findings under section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial 
Services by January 12, 2012.  The Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial 
Services may submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature 
based on the report submitted by the Superintendent of Insurance. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Superintendent of Insurance to meet with the commissioners 
of insurance of the State of Connecticut, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the State 
of New Hampshire, the State of Rhode Island and the State of Vermont to develop a plan 
to form an interstate compact regarding the purchase of insurance from other states.  The 
commissioner is required to report by January 12, 2012 to the Joint Standing Committee 
on Insurance and Financial Services, which may submit legislation to the Second Regular 
Session of the 125th Legislature.
An Act To Create a Temporary Disability Parking Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0456
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LONGSTAFF, COLLINS, CAREY, CEBRA, CRAFTS, DILL, DION, EBERLE, MAZUREK, TUTTLE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §521

Legislative Document 
No. 456 
H.P. 349 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Create a Temporary Disability Parking Permit 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LONGSTAFF of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: CAREY of Lewiston, CEBRA of Naples, CRAFTS of Lisbon, DILL of Old 
Town, DION of Portland, EBERLE of South Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland, TUTTLE of 
Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §521, sub-§6-A is enacted to read: 
6-A.  Parking permit.  The Secretary of State may authorize a licensed physician, 
physician assistant, nurse practitioner or registered nurse to issue a 21-day parking permit 
for a person with a disability.  The 21-day parking permit must be in a form prescribed by 
the Secretary of State by rule and shall convey the privileges and restrictions authorized 
under this section.  The 21-day parking permit must be displayed on a vehicle's dashboard 
whenever the vehicle is parked in a parking space for a person with a disability.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes a licensed physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or 
registered nurse to issue a 21-day disability parking permit to a person with a disability to 
be used while the person is obtaining a temporary or permanent disability parking 
credential from the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
An Act To Improve Municipal Reimbursement under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0459
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GIFFORD, THOMAS, CRAY, DAVIS, EDGECOMB, LIBBY, LONG, PARRY, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 459 
H.P. 352 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2011 
An Act To Improve Municipal Reimbursement under the Maine 
Tree Growth Tax Law 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GIFFORD of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, DAVIS of Sangerville, EDGECOMB of Caribou, LIBBY 
of Waterboro, LONG of Sherman, McFADDEN of Dennysville, PARRY of Arundel, Senator: 
SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the formula under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law to 
ensure that municipalities are properly reimbursed.