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An Act Regarding the Milk Handling Fee
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0718
Committee Amendment CA_A_H162 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §4903

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl' to H.P. 514, L.D. 718, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Milk Handling Fee" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §4903 is enacted to read: 
§4903. Credit or refund for fee paid for packaged milk 
1. Credit or refund allowed. A handler or handler's designee may claim a credit or 
refund for a fee paid pursuant to this chapter on packaged milk that is subsequently 
exported from this State by a customer of the handler or the handler's designee for sale 
out of state. 
2. Handler's claim for credit or refund. A handler claiming a credit or refund 
under subsection 1 must file a claim with the assessor. The credit or refund must be 
claimed on the report required under section 4902, subsection 5. A handler may not claim 
a credit or refund under this section for any sales occurring before October I, 2011. 
3. Designee's claim for credit or refund. A handler's designee claiming a credit or 
refund under subsection 1 must file a claim with the assessor. The credit or refund must 
be claimed on a report required under section 4902, subsection 5 or other form as 
prescribed by the assessor. A handler's designee may not claim a credit or refund under 
this section for any sales occurring before October 1,20 II.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that a credit or a refund may be claimed. It clarifies that 
the refund or credit may be claimed when the milk handling fee is paid on packaged milk 
that is subsequently exported for out-of-state sale. It specifies that claims for credits or 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 514, L.D. 718 
refunds authorized under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 4903 apply to 
sales occurring on or after October 1, 2011. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04125/11 frac.. 
LD718 
LR 1115(02) 
An Act Regarding the Milk Handling Fee 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "4,, 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
This bill establishes a credit or refund on the milk handling fee paid on milk that is subsequently exported for out of 
state sale. It also imposes a handling fee on 20-quart containers of packaged milk. It is expected that the loss of 
revenue related to refunds of the milk handling fee will be offset by assessing the fee on 20-quart containers. 
LR1115(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Certain Prescription Drug Disclosure Laws Consistent with Federal Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0719
Committee Amendment CA_A_H647 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,-ft., to H.P. 530, L.D. 719, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Certain Prescription Drug Disclosure Laws Consistent with Federal Law" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 5 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 22 in L.D.)by 
inserting after the following: "program." the following: 'Beginning April 1, 2012 each 
manufacturer of prescription drugs that are provided to Maine residents through the 
MaineCare program or the elderly low-cost drug program shall pay a fee of $500 per 
calendar year to the department to provide funding for the program.' 
Amend the bill by adding 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) 
Bureau of Medical Services 0129 
Initiative: Reduces funding as a result of reductions in the drug trial and drug marketing 
programs and fees, partially offset by the restoration of a $500 fee for the drug academic 
detailing program. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
($223,000) 
($223,000) 
2012-13 
($223,000) 
($223,000) 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It provides funding for the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"~ "to H.P. 530, L.D. 719 
academic detailing program. The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations 
section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/13/11 
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LD719 
LR 1590(02) 
An Act To Make Certain Prescription Drug Disclosure Laws Consistent with Federal Law 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
\ppropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
($223,000) 
($223,000) 
($223,000) 
($223,000) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
($223,000) 
($223,000) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
($223,000) 
($223,000) 
The bill as amended would make changes to existing Maine prescription drug disclosure laws that the Department of 
Health and Human Services believes have helped it offset federal reductions in drug rebates for the MaineCare and 
other prescription drug programs. Eliminating these provisions could result in a reduction of these rebates and a net 
increase in program costs, the exact amount of which cannot be determined at this time. Also assumes a reduction in 
funding as a result of reduction in the drug trial and drug marketing programs and fees that are partially offset by the 
restoration of a $500 fee for the drug academic detailing program. 
LR1590(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Extend the Use of Underground Storage Tanks
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0721
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S142 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 210, 
L.D. 721, Bill, "An Act To Extend the Use of Underground Storage Tanks" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 5 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 5. Rulemaking. The Department of Environmental Protection shall amend 
its rules in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375 to allow the 
retrofitting of single-walled underground storage tanks with secondary containment 
systems prior to the expiration of the tank manufacturer's warranty and to allow the 
upgrading of related piping. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical 
rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the rule-making provision in Committee Amendment "A" 
to require the Department of Environmental Protection to amend its rules to allow the 
retrofitting of single-walled underground storage tanks with secondary containment 
systems prior to the expiration of the tank manufacturer's warranty and to allow the 
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COUNTY: Franklin 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Extend the Use of Underground Storage Tanks
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0721
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H296 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT 'iJ" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 210, 
L.D. 721, Bill, "An Act To Extend the Use of Underground Storage Tanks" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 5 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 5. Rulemaking. The Department of Environmental Protection shall amend 
its rules in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375 to allow the 
retrofitting of single-walled underground storage tanks with secondary containment 
systems prior to the expiration of the tank manufacturer's warranty and to allow the 
upgrading of related piping. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical 
rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the rule-making provision in Committee Amendment "A" 
to require the Department of Environmental Protection to amend its rules to allow the 
retrofitting of single-walled underground storage tanks with secondary containment 
systems prior to the expiration of the tank manufacturer's warranty and to allow the 
upgrading of related piping. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ <//, 
(Representativ~1AMpER) ~ 
TOWN: Oxford 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Extend the Use of Underground Storage Tanks
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0721
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: COURTNEY, TUTTLE, JACKSON, BOLAND
Amends: 38 MRSA §564, 38 MRSA §566-A

Legislative Document 
No. 721 
S.P. 210 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
An Act To Extend the Use of Underground Storage Tanks 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford and 
Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative: BOLAND of Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §564, sub-§5, as amended by PL 1997, c. 624, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
5.  Mandatory facility replacement.  Upon the expiration date of a manufacturer's 
warranty for a tank, the tank and its associated piping must be removed from service and 
properly abandoned in accordance with section 566-A. 
This subsection does not apply until January 1, 2008 to a tank installed before December 
31, 1985 that has been retrofitted to meet the requirements of subsections 1-A and 1-B. 
This subsection does not apply if the tank is tested in accordance with subsection 1-A. 
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §566-A, sub-§1-B is enacted to read: 
1-B.  Abandonment not required if tested.  Underground oil storage tanks and 
facilities are not required to be abandoned if, while not in service, they are tested in 
accordance with section 564, subsection 1-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that an underground oil storage tank for which the manufacturer's 
warranty has expired does not need to be removed from service and properly abandoned 
if the tank is tested in accordance with the provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
38, section 564, subsection 1-A.  It also provides that underground oil storage tanks and 
facilities do not need to be abandoned while they are not in service if they are tested in 
accordance with the provisions of Title 38, section 564, subsection 1-A.
An Act To End Homelessness for Veterans in Maine II
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0723
Committee Amendment CA_A_S251 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It" to S.P. 212, L.D. 723, Bill, "An Act To End 
Homelessness for Veterans in Maine" 
II 
Amend the bill in section I in §513 in the first paragraph by striking out all of the last 
sentence (page 1, lines 8 and 9 in L. D.) and inserting the fo !lowing: 'The director may 
accept donations from outside sources and federal funding to accomplish the priorities of 
the partnership. If federal or outside funding is available, the priorities of this partnership, 
listed in order of priority, include, but are not limited to:' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5l3 in subsection 2 in the first line (page I, line 11 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "a minimum of 10" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the Director- of the Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services 
within the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to accept 
outside or federal funding to accomplish the -goals of the partnership to address 
homelessness of veterans. The amendment also prioritizes the goals of the partnership. 
FISCAL NOTE REQURED 
(Se~ ~_ttached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/03111 frac 
LD723 
LR 311(02) 
An Act To End Homelessness for Veterans in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''Ir' S 2..5 ( 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Federal Expenditures Funds 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Federal Expednitures Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation authorizes the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to accept donations and 
federal funding to address homelessness among veterans. 
LR0311(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, To Create an Evidence-based Study and Comprehensive Plan for HIV and AIDS Services in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0724
Committee Amendment CA_A_S98 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 213, L.D. 724, "Resolve, To Create an 
Evidence-based Study and Comprehensive Plan for HIV and AIDS Services in Maine" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the last line (page 1, line 20 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "2013." and inserting the following: '2013; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Funding. Resolved: That all funding for the study required in this 
resolve must come solely from non-General Fund sources. The Maine HIV Advisory 
Committee may accept grants and donations for the study pursuant to this resolve and 
expend those funds as necessary to accomplish the purpose of this resolve.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds to the resolve by requiring non-General Fund funding for the 
Maine HIV Advisory Committee to conduct an evidence-based study and develop a 
comprehensive plan for ElV and AIDS prevention and care services in the State. 
FISCAL :\OTE R£(JllRED 
(See att11ch~!1)_ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04128111 
~~ 
LD724 
LR 1258(02) . 
Resolve, To Create an Evidence-based Study and Comprehensive Plan for HIV and AIDS Services in 
Maine 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
S - Cf tr 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
, 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budget resources. 
LR12S8(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce Fines for Certain Trucking Violations
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0722
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: THOMAS, MARTIN, COLLINS, JACKSON, CEBRA, CLARK
Amends: 29-A MRSA §558

Legislative Document 
No. 722 
S.P. 211 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
An Act To Reduce Fines for Certain Trucking Violations 
(EMERGENCY) 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, 
CLARK of Millinocket. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the recent expiration of the federal pilot project allowing vehicles up to 
100,000 pounds gross vehicle weight on all of the Interstate Highway System in Maine 
has created a hardship for the trucking industry; and 
Whereas, the trucking industry is essential for the movement of goods, which drives 
the Maine economy; and 
Whereas, it is important to provide some immediate relief for motor carriers in 
challenging economic times; 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.  29-A MRSA §558, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 598, §20, is 
further amended to read: 
1-A.  Minimum and maximum fines.  Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 1301, 
the minimum fine for a violation of a state rule that adopts by reference the federal 
regulations found in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts Section 392, 395.3, 395.8e 
and 395.8k is $250 and the maximum fine for a violation of a state rule that adopts by 
reference the federal regulations found in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 
395.3, 395.8(e) and 395.8(k) is $250 for the first offense, $500 for a 2nd offense and 
$1,000 for a 3rd or subsequent offense.  If a minimum fine is provided by any rule 
adopted pursuant to this subchapter, the court shall impose at least the minimum fine, 
which may not be suspended by the court. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the fine, from the current minimum fine of $250 to a new maximum 
fine of $250 for the first offense, $500 for a 2nd offense and $1,000 for a 3rd or 
subsequent offense, for a violation of the federal regulations requiring drivers of 
commercial motor vehicles to limit driving time for property-carrying vehicles and to 
complete and keep a record of duty status for each 24-hour driving period.
An Act To End Homelessness for Veterans in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0723
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: DIAMOND, CEBRA, COLLINS, BRIGGS, BRYANT, CAREY, GILBERT, PLUMMER, RUSSELL
Amends: 37-B MRSA §513

Legislative Document 
No. 723 
S.P. 212 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
An Act To End Homelessness for Veterans in Maine 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, McCORMICK of Kennebec, Representatives: BRIGGS of 
Mexico, BRYANT of Windham, CAREY of Lewiston, GILBERT of Jay, PLUMMER of 
Windham, RUSSELL of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §513 is enacted to read: 
§513.  Homelessness prevention coordination 
The director shall establish a partnership with a national, human services-based 
volunteer organization to coordinate efforts to remedy and prevent homelessness among 
veterans in this State.  The volunteer organization must have as its core programs 
addressing homelessness and veterans' services and have been active as a human services-
based volunteer organization for a minimum of 30 years. The responsibilities of this 
partnership include, but are not limited to: 
1.  Identification.  Identifying homeless veterans in the State; 
2.  Outreach events.  Conducting a minimum of 10 annual outreach events, targeted 
to reach the maximum number of veterans in need, to disseminate information on 
resources and services available to assist homeless veterans; and 
3.  Funding homes.  Identifying and securing temporary or permanent living space 
for veterans within the veterans' communities. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Director of the Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services within the 
Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to establish a partnership 
with a national, human services-based volunteer organization, such as the Volunteers of 
America, to help remedy and prevent the problem of homelessness among veterans.
Resolve, To Create an Evidence-based Study and Comprehensive Plan for HIV and AIDS Services in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0724
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BARTLETT, STRANG BURGESS, ALFOND, CRAVEN, KATZ, PLOWMAN, CAIN, CAREY, EVES, ROTUNDO

Legislative Document 
No. 724 
S.P. 213 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
Resolve, To Create an Evidence-based Study and Comprehensive 
Plan for HIV and AIDS Services in Maine 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland and 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, CRAVEN of Androscoggin, KATZ of Kennebec, 
PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CAREY of Lewiston, EVES of 
North Berwick, ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
Sec. 1.  Study.  Resolved:  That the Maine HIV Advisory Committee, established 
in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 42 and referred to in 
this resolve as "the committee," shall conduct an evidence-based study and develop a 
comprehensive plan for HIV and AIDS prevention and care services in the State.  The 
committee shall investigate and study the systems of services and supports necessary to 
prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS and to ensure adequate care for individuals affected 
by HIV and AIDS, including, but not limited to,  funding of HIV and AIDS services, 
models of HIV prevention, changes in social, medical and economic environments that 
affect service delivery, models for service delivery and impacts of local, state and federal 
policies on HIV and AIDS services.  The study must address mechanisms to ensure the 
maximization of private, public, local, state and federal resources in coordination with 
state human service agencies for HIV and AIDS services.  The committee shall seek input 
from a broad spectrum of individuals with interests related to HIV and AIDS, including, 
but not limited to, persons living with or at risk of HIV or AIDS, health care 
professionals, providers of HIV social and prevention services, state officials and public 
and private sources of funding for HIV and AIDS services; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the committee shall report the results of its 
investigation and study and its recommendations to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters no later than 
January 15, 2013. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine HIV Advisory Committee to conduct a study and 
develop a comprehensive plan for HIV and AIDS prevention and care services in Maine.  
The committee is to report its findings and recommendations to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters 
by January 15, 2013.
An Act Relating to Indemnity Agreements in Motor Carrier Transportation Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0727
Committee Amendment CA_A_S43 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 216, L.D. 727, Bill, "An Act Relating 
to Indemnity Agreements in Motor Carrier Transportation Contracts" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1459 in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraphs 
A and B (page 1, lines 8 to 19 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'A. "Motor carrier" has the same meaning as in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 
37. 
B. 
"Motor carrier transportation contract" means a contract, agreement or 
understanding covering: 
(1) The transportation of property for compensation by a motor carrier; 
(2) 
Entrance on property by a motor carrier for the purposes of loading, 
unloading or transporting property for compensation; or 
(3) A service incidental to an activity described in subparagraph (1) or (2), 
including, but not limited to, storage of property. 
C. "Promisee" includes any agent, employee, servant or independent contractor who 
is directly responsible to the promisee. The tenn does not include a motor carrier that 
is party to a motor carrier transportation contract with the promisee and does not 
include that motor carrier's agent, employee, servant or independent contractor 
directly responsible to that motor carrier.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Applicability. This Act applies to motor carrier transportation contracts 
entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of this Act.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides a definition of "motor carrier" and clarifies the definition 
of "promisee." This amendment also provides that the change in law in the bill that 
provides that certain indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation conti'acts are 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 216, L.D. 727 
void and unenforceable applies to only motor carrier transportation contracts entered into 
or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Reduce Funding to Maine Clean Election Act Candidates
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0726
Committee Amendment CA_A_S253 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 215, L.D. 726, "Resolve, To Reduce 
Funding to Maine Clean Election Act Candidates" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 5th line (page I, line 5 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "20%" and inserting the following: '5%' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page I, line 6 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "cycle." and inserting the following: 'cycle; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
ETHICS AND ELECTION PRACTICES, COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices - Commission on 0414 
Initiative: Deallocates payments to candidates to reduce the amount distributed during the 
2012 election cycle to 5% less than the amount distributed during the 20 to election cycle. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2011-12 
($245,835) 
($245,835) 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
This amendment changes the amount by which distributions from the Maine Clean 
Election Fund to certified candidates will be reduced in the 2012 election cycle from 20% 
to 5%. The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 125LRI725(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/02/11 frac:. 
LD726 
LR 1725(02) 
Resolve, To Reduce Funding to Maine Clean Election Act Candidates 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment t~tt S "25~ 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($245,835) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This legislation proposes to reduce the amount distributed to Maine Clean Election Act candidates during the 2012 
election cycle to 5% less than the amount distributed during the 2010 election cycle. This reduction will result in an 
Other Special Revenue Funds deallocation 0[$245,835 in fiscal year 2011-12 to the Commission on Governmental 
Ethics and Election Practices due to reduced payments to qualifying candidates. 
LRl725(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Reduce Funding to Maine Clean Election Act Candidates
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0726
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: McCORMICK

Legislative Document 
No. 726 
S.P. 215 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
Resolve, To Reduce Funding to Maine Clean Election Act 
Candidates 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
Sec. 1.  Funding reduced for Maine Clean Election Act candidates.  
Resolved:  That, notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, chapter 14, 
the amount distributed to certified candidates by the Commission on Governmental 
Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Clean Election Act during the 2012 
election cycle must be 20% less than the amount distributed to certified candidates by the 
commission during the 2010 election cycle. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides that the amount distributed to certified candidates by the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Clean 
Election Act during the 2012 election cycle must be 20% less than the amount distributed 
to certified candidates by the commission during the 2010 election cycle.
An Act To Prohibit Electric Utilities from Entering into Long-term Supply Agreements
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0729
Committee Amendment CA_A_S193 (Senate)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210-C

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 218, L.D. 729, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit Electric Utilities from Entering into Long-term Supply Agreements" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Ensure Ratepayer Benefits from Long-term Contracts for Renewable 
Energy CJ'edits' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and b¢fore the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §3210-C, sub-§3, ,C, as enacted byPL 2009, c. 5!18, §3, is 
amended to read: 
C. 
Any available renewable energy credits associated with capacity resources 
contracted under paragraph A to the extent the cost of the renewable energy :credits is 
belov+' market value or the purchase of renev/able energy credits adds ",aIre to the 
transaction. 
The price paid by the investor-owned transmission and di$tribution 
utility for the renewable energy credits must be lower than the price recbived for 
those renewable energy credits at the time they are sold by the transmdsion and 
distribution utility. 
Sec. 2. 35-A MRSA §3210-C, sub-§10, as amended by PL 2007, c. 575, §5 and 
c. 656, Pt. B, §5, is further amended to read: 
10. Rules. The commission shall adopt rules to implement this section. In adopting 
rules, the commission shall consider the financial implications of this section en for 
investor-owned transmission and distribution utilities. Rules adopted under this 
subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
The commission may not enter into or direct any investor owned transmis~ion and 
distribl:ltion utility to enter into any contraot pursuant to tRis section until rules ate finally 
adopted under this subsection. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 218, L.D. 729 
Sec. 3. Application. The sections of this Act that amend the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 35-A, section 3210-C do not apply to contracts entered into pursuant to 
Public Law 2009, chapter 615, Part A, section 6.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee ~n Energy, 
Utilities and Technology. This amendment amends the long-term contract~ng law to 
require that the price paid by the investor-owned transmission and distributio1 utility for 
the renewable energy credits must be lower than the price received for those !renewable 
energy credits at the time they are sold by the transmission and distributiort utility. It 
repeals the condition that the Public Utilities Commission cannot direct an investor-
owned transmission and distribution utility to enter into a long-term contract until after 
major substantive rules are finally adopted. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Relating to Indemnity Agreements in Motor Carrier Transportation Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0727
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: COURTNEY, CEBRA, COLLINS, HASTINGS, THOMAS, CROCKETT, MITCHELL, MOULTON, NASS, SARTY

Legislative Document 
No. 727 
S.P. 216 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
An Act Relating to Indemnity Agreements in Motor Carrier 
Transportation Contracts 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, HASTINGS of Oxford, THOMAS of Somerset, Representatives: 
CROCKETT of Bethel, MITCHELL of the Penobscot Nation, MOULTON of York, NASS of 
Acton, SARTY of Denmark. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA c. 215-A is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 215-A 
MOTOR CARRIER TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS 
§1459.  Indemnity agreement in motor carrier transportation contract void 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Motor carrier transportation contract" means a contract, agreement or 
understanding covering: 
(1)  The transportation of property for compensation by a motor carrier; 
(2)  Entrance on property by a motor carrier for the purposes of loading, 
unloading or transporting property for compensation; or 
(3)  A service incidental to an activity described in subparagraph (1) or (2), 
including, but not limited to, storage of property. 
B.  "Promisee" means the promisee and any agents, employees, servants or 
independent contractors who are directly responsible to the promisee, except for a 
motor carrier that is a party to a motor carrier transportation contract with the 
promisee and the motor carrier's agents, employees, servants or independent 
contractors directly responsible to the motor carrier. 
2.  Certain indemnity agreements void.  Notwithstanding any other provision of 
law, a provision, clause, covenant or agreement contained in, collateral to or affecting a 
motor carrier transportation contract that purports to indemnify, defend or hold harmless, 
or has the effect of indemnifying, defending or holding harmless, the promisee from or 
against any liability for loss or damage resulting from the negligence or intentional acts or 
omissions of the promisee is against the public policy of this State and is void and 
unenforceable. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that certain indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation 
contracts are void and unenforceable.
An Act To Terminate the Authorization of the Maine Self-Insurance Guarantee Association To Serve as a Statistical Advisory Organization for Self-insurers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0731
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2384-B, 24-A MRSA §2384-C, 39-A MRSA §404

Legislative Document 
No. 731 
S.P. 221 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
An Act To Terminate the Authorization of the Maine Self-Insurance 
Guarantee Association To Serve as a Statistical Advisory 
Organization for Self-insurers 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2384-B, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 
and affected by §13, is amended to read: 
1.  Collection and reporting system.  The statistical advisory organization 
designated pursuant to section 2382-B, subsection 2 shall develop and file with the 
superintendent a plan that includes a comprehensive data collection and reporting system 
for insurers.  The superintendent shall designate an organization to collect and report, to 
the extent applicable, the data for self-insurers required by this section.  The purpose of 
the system is to permit the superintendent, in a timely manner, to analyze insurance rates 
and claims practices of insurers and self-insurers. 
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §2384-C, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 610, §2, is 
amended to read: 
1.  Collection and reporting system.  The superintendent shall adopt rules 
implementing a data collection system for the purpose of evaluating the costs and 
operation of the workers' compensation benefit delivery process.  The rules must establish 
reasonable sampling procedures to identify and track a sufficient number of claims to 
provide reliable information in a cost-effective manner.  The superintendent shall, by 
rule, establish a cost-effective procedure to designate organizations to collect and compile 
data for insurers and self-insurers, except that an insurer able to demonstrate its ability to 
collect, compile and report data on its own claims is permitted to act as its own statistical 
organization for the purposes of this section.  In this section, "statistical organization" 
includes an insurer acting as its own statistical organization. 
Sec. 3.  39-A MRSA §404, sub-§14, as amended by PL 1993, c. 610, §3, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the authorization of the Maine Self-Insurance Guarantee Association 
to serve as the statistical advisory organization for self-insurers.
An Act To Reduce Costs for Businesses with Previous Utility Payment Records
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0732
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: THIBODEAU, ROSEN, SHERMAN, THOMAS, TRAHAN, WHITTEMORE, DAVIS
Amends: 35-A MRSA §716

Legislative Document 
No. 732 
S.P. 222 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
An Act To Reduce Costs for Businesses with Previous Utility 
Payment Records 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Cosponsored by Senators: ROSEN of Hancock, SHERMAN of Aroostook, THOMAS of 
Somerset, TRAHAN of Lincoln, WHITTEMORE of Somerset, Representative: DAVIS of 
Sangerville. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §716 is enacted to read: 
§716.  Businesses with previous utility payment records 
A public utility may not require an escrow or other initial start-up payment from a 
business customer that has an acceptable credit history with a previous public utility in 
the State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a public utility may not require an escrow or other initial start-
up payment from a business customer that has an acceptable credit history with a 
previous public utility in the State.
An Act To Allow a Front-wheel-drive Vehicle To Be Equipped with Studded Tires on the Front Only
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0734
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WHITTEMORE, COLLINS, MARTIN, MASON, SHERMAN, THIBODEAU, THOMAS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1919

Legislative Document 
No. 734 
S.P. 224 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
An Act To Allow a Front-wheel-drive Vehicle To Be Equipped with 
Studded Tires on the Front Only 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Senators: COLLINS of York, MARTIN of Kennebec, MASON of 
Androscoggin, SHERMAN of Aroostook, THIBODEAU of Waldo, THOMAS of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1919, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Front-wheel-drive vehicle.  A person may operate a front-wheel-drive vehicle 
with 2 studded tires on the front only, in accordance with subsection 1. 
Sec. 2.  Rules.  The Department of Public Safety shall amend its rules to implement 
this Act.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person to operate a front-wheel-drive vehicle with studded tires on 
the front only and directs the Department of Public Safety to amend its rules to 
implement the provision.
An Act To Allow a Person Who Has Lost a Home in a Shoreland Zone To Obtain a Building Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0733
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: WHITTEMORE, MARTIN, ROSEN, SHERMAN, THIBODEAU, THOMAS
Amends: 38 MRSA §439-A

Legislative Document 
No. 733 
S.P. 223 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
An Act To Allow a Person Who Has Lost a Home in a Shoreland 
Zone To Obtain a Building Permit 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Senators: MARTIN of Kennebec, ROSEN of Hancock, SHERMAN of 
Aroostook, THIBODEAU of Waldo, THOMAS of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §439-A, sub-§4-A, ¶F is enacted to read: 
F.  A nonconforming structure that is located less than the required setback from the 
shoreland zone and that is removed, or damaged or destroyed regardless of the cause, 
if the removal or damage or destruction devalues the structure by more than 50% of 
the structure's market value before such removal or damage or destruction, may be 
reconstructed or replaced if a permit is obtained within 36 months of the date of the 
removal or damage or destruction.  The reconstruction or replacement must be in 
compliance with the water setback requirement to the greatest practical extent as 
determined by the municipal planning board in accordance with the purposes of the 
municipal ordinance. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows an owner of a structure in a shoreland zone up to 36 months to obtain 
a building permit to rebuild or replace the structure when the structure has been removed, 
damaged or destroyed to the extent that it has lost over 50% of its market value.
An Act To Allow the Use of Electronic Benefits Transfer Funds at Farmers' Markets II
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0735
Committee Amendment CA_A_S204 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 227, L.D. 735, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
the Use of Electronic Benefits Transfer Funds at Farmers' Markets" 
II 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources and 
the Department of Health and Human Services To Support a Public-private 
Partnership To Provide Farmers' Markets with Wireless Electronic Benefit 
Transfer Card Readers' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Letters of support. Resolved: That the Department of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Resources and the Department of Health and Human Services shall work 
with the Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets to issue letters of support for developing a 
public-private partnership working toward universal access of farmers' markets to 
machines required to process federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 'Program 
electronic benefit transfer funds. The public-private partnership shall solicit the private 
funds necessary to provide all farmers' markets in the State with wireless electronic 
benefit transfer card readers. The partnership also shall work with banks and machine 
vendors to eliminate, reduce or reimburse all costs and fees associated with processing 
electronic benefit transfer cards from farmers' markets.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the bill. It 
requires the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources and the Department of 
Health and Human Services to work with the Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets to 
issue letters of support for developing a public-private partnership working toward 
universal' access of farmers' markets to machines required to process federal 
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program electronic benefit transfer funds. It requires 
the partnership to solicit private funds to provide farmers' markets with wireless 
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COMMITIEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 227, L.D. 735 
electronic benefit transfer card readers. The partnership will also work with banks and 
machine vendors to eliminate, reduce or reimburse all costs and fees associated with 
processing the cards. 
FISCAL \OTE R£<.2L1REU 
(See attacbed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 0512511 1 ;tb:?ac 
LD735 
LR 1724(02) 
An Act To Allow the Use of Electronic Benefits Transfer Funds at Farmers' Markets 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" ::, - 2..0* 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services and to the Department of Agriculture are expected 
to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRl724(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0736
Committee Amendment CA_A_S36 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2118

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 
Prohibit Texting while Driving" 
to S.P. 228, L.D. 736, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Specifically Prohibit Texting That Constitutes Distracted Driving' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2118, sub-§l, as reallocated by RR 2009, c. 1, §18, is 
amended to read: 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. "Operation of a motor vehicle while distracted" means the operation of a motor 
vehicle by a person who, while operating the vehicle, is engaged in an activity, 
including but not limited to text messaging, that: 
(1) That is Is not necessary to the operation of the vehicle; and 
(2) That actually Actually impairs, or would reasonably be expected to impair, 
the ability of the person to safely operate the vehicle. 
B. "POliable electronic device" means any portable electronic device that is not part 
of the operating equipment of a motor vehicle, including but not limited to an 
electronic game, device for sending or receiving e-mail, text messa~ device, 
cellular telephone and computer. 
C. "Text messaging" means reading or manually composing or sending electronic 
communications, including text messages, instant messages and e-mails.using a 
portable electronic device. "Text meSS::iEing" does not include usin~ a global 
P.9siti~m.mg or navigation system.' 
co MITTEE AMENDMEN7
s 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
"to S.P. 228, L.D. 736 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, strikes and replaces the bill. The 
amendment specifically prohibits text messaging while driving but only if that text 
messaging actually impairs, or would reasonably be expected to impair, a person's ability 
to safely operate a motor vehicle. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMEND ENT 
Approved: 04/08111 
... -'ti7;7,tZc 
125th MAII'TE LEGISLATURE 
I,D 736 
LR 42(02) 
An Act To Prohibit Texting while Driving 
Fiscal Note for HiH as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" .5 -
b 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase .- General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of traffic infractions. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0042(02) - Fiscal Note- Page 1 of 1