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An Act Regarding the Scope of Services That May Be Provided by Pharmacies Owned by Hospitals
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1406
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARNHAM, FOSSEL, JACKSON, WELSH
Amends: 22 MRSA §1832, 32 MRSA §13702-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1406 
S.P. 434 
In Senate, April 6, 2011 
An Act Regarding the Scope of Services That May Be Provided by 
Pharmacies Owned by Hospitals 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator FARNHAM of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative FOSSEL of Alna and 
Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative: WELSH of Rockport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1832 is enacted to read: 
§1832.  Scope of services of hospital pharmacy 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Affiliated" means a relationship in which one entity owns 100% of the 
ownership interest in the hospital and the long-term care facility or nursing facility. 
B.  "Hospital pharmacy" means a facility that is owned by and located in a hospital 
and is engaged in dispensing, delivering or distributing prescription drugs. 
C.  "Long-term care facility" has the same meaning as in section 7852, subsection 9. 
D.  "Nursing facility" has the same meaning as in section 1812-A. 
E.   "Prescription drug" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 13702-A, 
subsection 30. 
2.  Scope of services.  A hospital pharmacy may dispense prescription drugs to a 
person who is a patient in the hospital that owns the pharmacy and to a person who is 
receiving health care services in a nursing facility or a long-term care facility that is 
affiliated with that hospital. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §13702-A, sub-§24, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, 
§2, is amended to read: 
24.  Pharmacy.  "Pharmacy" means: 
A.  Any pharmacy or drug outlet located in a retail store, mail order business, free 
clinic or rural health center with facilities located in this State that is engaged in 
dispensing, delivering or distributing prescription drugs; or 
B.  Any mail order prescription company, or wholesaler, with facilities located in this 
State or doing business in this State that is engaged in dispensing, delivering or 
distributing prescription drugs. 
"Pharmacy" does not include a hospital pharmacy as defined in Title 22, section 1832, 
subsection 1, paragraph B. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a pharmacy that is owned by and located in a hospital may 
dispense prescription drugs to a person who is a patient in that hospital and to a person 
who is receiving health care services in a nursing facility or a long-term care facility that 
is affiliated with that hospital.  It clarifies that the definition of "pharmacy" in the Maine 
Pharmacy Act does not include a hospital pharmacy.
An Act To Allow Eligible Nonprofit Organizations To Hold Two Card Games Per Month
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1403
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CLARKE, GOODALL, DION, KENT, OLSEN, TUTTLE
Amends: 17 MRSA §1836

Legislative Document 
No. 1403 
H.P. 1031 
House of Representatives, April 5, 2011 
An Act To Allow Eligible Nonprofit Organizations To Hold Two 
Card Games Per Month 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CLARKE of Bath. 
Cosponsored by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc and 
Representatives: DION of Portland, KENT of Woolwich, OLSEN of Phippsburg, TUTTLE of 
Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §1836, first ¶, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2, is 
amended to read: 
The Chief of the State Police may issue a license to conduct a tournament game as 
provided in this section to an organization eligible to conduct beano games under chapter 
13-A and games of chance under this chapter.  For purposes of this section, "tournament 
game" means a game of chance played using a deck of cards with rules similar to poker 
or other card games.  The Chief of the State Police may not issue a tournament game 
license to an organization more than once twice per month. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law the Chief of the State Police may issue one license a month to 
conduct a tournament game, including a Texas Hold 'em game, to an eligible nonprofit 
organization.  This bill allows the Chief of the State Police to issue 2 licenses a month.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1410
Committee Amendment CA_A_H368 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1036, L.D. 1410, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Maine Administrative Procedure Act" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRS A §8053, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2009, c. 256, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
6. 
Electronic publication. 
In addition to the printed publication required in 
subsection 5, the Secretary of State shall maintain a publicly accessible website for 
. 
posting the notices of all proposed and adopted rules. The contents of the notice for 
electronic publication are pursuant to subsection 3. An agency, on its publicly accessible 
website, shall either post its proposed and adopted rules or provide a link to the proposed 
or adopted rules posted on the Secretary of State's website. Notice of each rule-making 
proceeding must be published on the Secretary of State's website 17 to 24 days prior to 
the public hearing on the proposed rule or at least 30 days prior to the last date on which 
views and arguments may be submitted to the agency for consideration if no public 
hearing was scheduled.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
It requires agencies to post on their websites 
proposed and adopted rules or provide a link to the rules posted on the Secretary of State's 
website. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Concerning the Labeling of Maine Shellfish Products
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1409
Committee Amendment CA_A_H321 (House)

LD 1409 
LR 2082(02) 
An Act Concerning the Labeling of Maine Shellfish Products 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "rtf 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class D crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR2082(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend Water Quality Standards for Fish Hatcheries
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1408
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TRAHAN, CUSHING, BRIGGS, CRAFTS, DAVIS, ESPLING, GUERIN, SANDERSON, SARTY, SHAW
Amends: 7 MRSA §4214

Legislative Document 
No. 1408 
S.P. 435 
In Senate, April 6, 2011 
An Act To Amend Water Quality Standards for Fish Hatcheries 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Representative CUSHING of Hampden and 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CRAFTS of Lisbon, DAVIS of Sangerville, ESPLING 
of New Gloucester, GUERIN of Glenburn, SANDERSON of Chelsea, SARTY of Denmark, 
SHAW of Standish. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, current law requires that the nutrient management plan for a fish hatchery 
address storage, management and use of fish waste from the hatchery with a goal of 
improving water quality; and 
Whereas, requiring that the quality of the water coming out of the fish hatchery be 
better is impeding business; and  
Whereas, it is important that this legislation take effect immediately so that business 
can improve; 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.  7 MRSA §4214, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 726, §1, is amended to 
read: 
2.  Rules for fish hatcheries.  In accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, the 
commissioner shall adopt rules to establish requirements for nutrient management plans 
for fish hatcheries, compliance schedules for fish hatcheries, a process for review of the 
nutrient management plans, periodic revisions of plans and determination of compliance 
with the plans.  A nutrient management plan for a fish hatchery must address storage, 
management and use of fish waste from the hatchery with the goal of improving 
maintaining water quality. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter II-A 2-A. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires a nutrient management plan for a fish hatchery to address 
storage, management and use of fish waste from the hatchery with the goal of improving 
water quality.  This bill requires the plan to have the goal of maintaining water quality.
An Act Concerning the Labeling of Maine Shellfish Products
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1409
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: TILTON, TRAHAN, DOW, PARKER, RECTOR
Amends: 12 MRSA §6005

Legislative Document 
No. 1409 
H.P. 1035 
House of Representatives, April 6, 2011 
An Act Concerning the Labeling of Maine Shellfish Products 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TILTON of Harrington. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
Representatives: DOW of Waldoboro, McCLELLAN of Raymond, McKANE of Newcastle, 
PARKER of Veazie, Senator: RECTOR of Knox. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6005 is enacted to read: 
§6005.  Labeling shellfish 
Shellfish may not be labeled as a product of Maine unless it is harvested in the waters 
of the State.  Shellfish that is processed in the State but not harvested in the State may not 
be labeled as a product of Maine. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that shellfish that is labeled as a product of Maine must be 
harvested in Maine, not just processed in Maine.
An Act To Provide Property Tax Relief for Year-round Residents 67 Years of Age or Older
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1414
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CASAVANT, SULLIVAN, BRIGGS, GRAHAM, HINCK, JOHNSON, O'BRIEN, ROCHELO, TUTTLE
Amends: 36 MRSA §6221

Legislative Document 
No. 1414 
H.P. 1040 
House of Representatives, April 6, 2011 
An Act To Provide Property Tax Relief for Year-round Residents 67 
Years of Age or Older 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CASAVANT of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, HINCK of Portland, 
JOHNSON of Greenville, O'BRIEN of Lincolnville, ROCHELO of Biddeford, TUTTLE of 
Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §6221 is enacted to read: 
§6221.  Education funding benefit 
1.  Education funding benefit.  If a claimant qualifies for a benefit under this 
chapter, is 67 years of age or older and meets the requirements under subsection 2, the 
assessor shall calculate as an education funding benefit an amount that is equal to the 
portion of the claimant's property taxes accrued attributable to school funding under Title 
20-A, chapter 606-B as determined by the assessor. 
2.  Requirements.  A claimant qualifies for an education funding benefit under this 
section as set out in paragraphs A and B. 
A.  If the claimant's income is less than $25,000 and assets are valued at no more than 
$100,000, excluding the homestead, the benefit is the full amount calculated under 
subsection 1 by the assessor. 
B.  If the claimant's income is between $25,000 and $75,000 and assets are valued at 
no more than $200,000, excluding the homestead, the benefit is 1/2 of the amount 
calculated under subsection 1 by the assessor. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes an additional property tax relief for residents 67 years of age or 
older who qualify for the Circuitbreaker Program, have an income of no more than 
$75,000 and assets of no more than $200,000.
An Act To Provide Options to Municipalities Concerning the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1416
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S288 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1042, L.D. 1416, Bill, "An Act To Provide Options to Municipalities Concerning the 
Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code" 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the title and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 10 MRS A §9724, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A. 
Exemption; municipal option. 
A municipality may exempt from the 
requirement of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code any remodeling or 
additions to existing single-family residential buildings. if the original building was built 
prior to December 1, 2010." 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes Committee Amendment "A" and the bill and replaces them 
with language that gives municipalities the option to exempt from the Maine Uniform 
Building and Energy Code any residential remodeling or additions on single-family 
residential buildings cons 
e prior to December 1,2010. 
SPONSOREDBY:-r~~~~ __ L-____ ~ 
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COUNTY: Knox 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Update the Bankruptcy Laws To Incorporate Federal Changes Relating to Exemptions
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1415
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FREDETTE, DAVIS, TURNER
Amends: Title 11, Section 18, Title 11, Section 20, 14 MRSA §4426

Legislative Document 
No. 1415 
H.P. 1041 
House of Representatives, April 6, 2011 
An Act To Update the Bankruptcy Laws To Incorporate Federal 
Changes Relating to Exemptions 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DAVIS of Sangerville, TURNER of Burlington. 
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 provisions in the United States Code pertaining to exemptions in 
bankruptcy proceedings were amended in 2005; and 
Whereas, Maine inadvertently did not update its bankruptcy laws to conform with 
the amended federal law; and 
Whereas, it is imperative for this legislation to take effect immediately so that 
Maine's laws may be updated to remove potential uncertainty for Maine's citizens and 
judiciary; 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.  14 MRSA §4426, as amended by PL 1989, c. 286, §2, is further amended 
to read: 
§4426.  Exemptions in bankruptcy proceedings 
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the United States Code, Title 11, Section 
522(b), a debtor may exempt from property of the debtor's estate under United States 
Code, Title 11, only that property exempt under the United States Code, Title 11, Section 
522(b)(2)(A) 522(b)(3)(A) and (B), except that any debtor eligible for a residence 
exemption under section 4422, subsection 1, paragraph B, may exempt the amount 
allowed in that paragraph. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends Maine's bankruptcy laws to conform with the United States Code as 
it pertains to bankruptcy exemptions.
An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January 1, 2011
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1418
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H659 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/3,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1044, 
L.D. 1418, Bill, "An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot 
Machines on January 1, 2011 " 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 
to 25 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency clause (page 6, lines 25 
and 26 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSORED BY:~J J (,..o.~ ~ 
(Representative DAMON) 0 
TOWN: Bangor 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January 1,2011
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1418
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_C_H666 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "e." to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1044, 
L.D. 1418, Bill, "An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot 
Machines on January 1,2011" 
Amend the amendment in section 6 by striking out all of subsection 7 (page 3, lines 
to 39 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'7. Statewide and county referendum; municipal vote. After January 1, 2011, any 
proposed casino or slot machine facility may not be issued a license unless it has been 
approved by a statewide referendum vote and a vote of the municipal officers or 
municipality in which the casino or slot machine facility is to be located, except that a 
commercial track licensed to operate slot machines on January 1, 2011 is only required, 
as a condition to obtain a casino license, to receive approval to operate a casino by means 
of a referendum of the voters of the county in which the casino is to be located, held in 
the same manner and at the same time as the election of county commissioners pursuant 
to Title 30-A, section 61, subsection 2.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires a commercial track licensed to operate slot machines on 
January 1, 2011 that wants to be licensed as a casino to receive approval of the voters of 
the county in which the casino is to be located. The referendum must be held in the same 
manner and at the same time as the election of county commissioners. 
SPONSORED BY: t!2x~ ~/ 
(Representative DAMON 
TOWN: Bangor 
FISCAL :\(jT~ UQUlRED 
(~e~~~tached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/27111 frac 
LD 1418 
LR 1267(12) 
An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January 1,2011 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment '6' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Damon of Bangor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
MonthN ear 
Election Type 
Nov-11 
General 
Question 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget inchides sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions in Penobscot County requires production and 
delivery of a second ballot, an additional appropriation may be required to cover an additional ballot for Penobscot 
County. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Ballots containing the office of county commissioner are provided to municipalities by the Secretary of State. The 
Secretary of State covers the cost to prepare and deliver these ballots. 
LR1267(l2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January 1,2011
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1418
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H564 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "it" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1044, 
L.D. 1418, Bill, "An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot 
Machines on January 1,2011" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 0 in subsection 2-C in the first paragraph in the 
3rd line (page 5, line 42 in amendment) by striking out the following: "16%" and 
inserting the following: '18%' 
Amend the amendment in section lOin subsection 2-C by striking out all of 
paragraphs C and D (page 6, lines 9 to 15 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'C. Two percent of the net table game income must be forwarded directly to the 
municipality in which the table games are located; 
D. Two percent of the net table game income must be deposited into an account held 
by the board for distribution to charitable nonprofit organizations that were eligible to 
conduct beano games and games of chance in accordance with Title 17, chapters 
13-A and 62. The account is nonlapsing and no distributions may be made from the 
account before July 1, 2013; and 
E. Two percent of the net table game income must be forwarded to an organization 
licensed to conduct high-stakes beano on January 1, 2010.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT ,tto COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1044, L.D. 1418 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the distribution of 2% of net table game income from a 
casino with a commercial track to an organization licensed to conduct high-stakes beano 
on January 1,2010. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORE~L=---?iZ«>---­
(Represen:tativ~ W.) 
TOWN: Penobscot Nation 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 06/07111 
frac:.. 
LD 1418 
LR 1267(04) 
An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January 1, 2011 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "a" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Mitchelr~fPenobscot Nation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Contingent current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Contingent current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
;fiscal Detail and Notes 
This floor amendment proposes to dedicate 2% of net table game income from the Bangor facility to the Penobscot 
Nation. An Other Special Revenue Funds allocation will be required for payment to the Penobscot Nation for the 
additional revenue, estimated at $106,240. The payment from the Bangor facility is contingent upon municipal 
approval of table games. 
LRI267(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January], 2011
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1418
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S268 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1044, L.D. 1418, Bill, "An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate 
Slot Machines on January], 2011" 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in paragraph C-l in the 7th line (page 3, line 13 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "$100,000" and inserting the following: 
'$50,000' 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in paragraph C-l in the 8th line (page 3, line 14 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "20" and inserting the following: 'lQ' 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in paragraph C-l in the 11 th line (page 3, line 17 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "20-year" and inserting the following: 
'IO-year' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the initial gaming table fee from $100,000 for a period of 
years to $50,000 for a period of 10 years. 
SPONSORED BY: Q~ t. ~ 
(Senator PATRI9') 
COUNTY: Oxford 
FISCAL :\'OTE REQUHED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 06/06111 frac:. 
LD 1418 
LR 1267(05) 
An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January 1,2011 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A" to Committee Amendment "A" S -- 2(Q~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Patrick of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Contingent current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This floor amendment decreases the initial table game license fee from $100,000 for 20 years to $50,000 for 10 years 
and would result in a $700,000 decrease in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue for the 14 table games amticipated. 
LR1267(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January 1, 2011
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1418
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_D_H675 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "P" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1044, 
L.D. 1418, Bill, "An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot 
Machines on January 1, 2011" 
Amend the amendment in section 6 by striking out all of subsection 7 (page 3, lines 
to 39 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'7. Statewide and county referendum; municipal vote. After January 1,2011, any 
proposed casino or slot machine facility may not be issued a license unless it has been 
approved by a statewide referendum vote and a vote of the municipal officers or 
municipality in which the casino or slot machine facility is to be located, except that a 
commercial track licensed to operate slot machines on January 1, 2011 is only required, 
as a condition to obtain a casino license, to receive approval to operate a casino by means 
of a referendum of the voters of the county in which the commercial track is located.' 
Amend the amendment by adding after section 11 the following: 
'Sec. 12. Referendum. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Secretary of 
State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation in Penobscot County for 
the statewide election held in November 2011 all ballots, returns and copies of this Act 
necessary to conduct the county referendum required pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 8, section 1019, subsection 7. The question that appears on the ballot must 
be: 
"Do you favor the addition of table games at a commercial track located 
in this county that was licensed to operate slot machines on January 1, 
11 ?" 
The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared in open ward, town and 
plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in the same manner as 
votes for members of the Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires a commercial track licensed to operate slot machines on 
January 1,2011 that wants to be licensed as a casino to receive approval of the voters of 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT .j)" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1044, L.D. 1418 
the county in which the commercial track is located. The amendment also specifies that 
the question must be sent out to referendum in Penobscot County in November 2011. 
SPONSOREDB¥.:~~~ 
(Representative DAMON) 
TOWN: Bangor 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January 1, 2011
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1418
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S363 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" B" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1044, L.D. 1418, Bill, "An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate 
Slot Machines on January 1, 2011" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 0 in subsection 2-C in paragraph A in the first line 
(page 6, line 3 in amendment) by striking out the following: "Nine" and inserting the 
following: 'Seven' 
Amend the amendment in section lOin subsection 2-C in paragraph C in the last line 
(page 6, line lOin amendment) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the amendment in section lOin subsection 2-C in paragraph D in the last line 
(page 6, line 15 in amendment) by striking out the following: "2013." and inserting the 
following: '2013; and' 
Amend the amendment in section lOin subsection 2-C by inserting after paragraph D 
the following: 
'E. Two percent of net table game income must be forwarded directly to a federally 
recognized Indian tribe in the State licensed to conduct high-stakes beano on January 
1, 2010.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that 2% of net table game income must be forwarded 
directly to a federally recognized Indian tribe in the State licensed to conduct high-stakes 
beano on January 1,2010. It reduces the net table game income that must be deposited to-
the General Fund for administrative expenses of the Department of Public Safety, 
Gambling Control Board from 9% to 7%. 
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SPONSORED BY: Oa-R., t IJ~ 
(Senator PATRICr 
' 
COUNTY: Oxford 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06117111 hac 
LD 1418 
LR 1267(11) 
An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January 1,2011 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,,~, to Committee Amendment "A" 'S .. 3<'03 
Sponsor: Sen. Patrick of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Contingent current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Contingent current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue, Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment proposes to reduce the amount of net table game income from the Bangor facility distributed to the 
General Fund from 9% to 7% and distribute 2% to a federally recognized Indian tribe. While the total tax remains at 
16% of net table game income, the estimated annual net effect would be a reduction of $1 06,240 in the General Fund 
revenue shown on the committee amendment and a payment of the same amount to the Indian tribe. The payment 
from the Bangor facility is contingent upon municipal approval of table games. 
LRI267(11) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January 1,2011
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1418
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S364 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "C " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1044, L.D. 1418, Bill, "An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate 
Slot Machines on January 1,2011" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 0 in subsection 2-C by striking out all of 
paragraph C (page 6, lines 9 and lOin amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section lOin subsection 2-C in paragraph D in the last line 
(page 6, line 15 in amendment) by striking out the following: "2013." and inserting the 
following: '2013; and' 
Amend the amendment in section lOin subsection 2-C by inserting after paragraph D 
the following: 
'E. Two percent of net table game income must be forwarded directly to a federally 
recognized Indian tribe in the State licensed to conduct high-stakes beano on January 
1, 2010.' 
Amend the amendment in section lOin subsection 2-C by relettering the paragraphs 
to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that 2% of net table game income must be forwarded 
directly to a federally recognized Indian tribe in the State licensed to conduct high-stakes 
beano on January 1,2010. It removes the requirement that 2% of net table game income 
be forwarded directly to the municipality in which the table games are located. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Senator P A TRIpK) 
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COUNTY: Oxford 
FISCAL ~OTE REQ"CIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 06117111 hac 
LD 1418 
LR 1267(10) 
An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January 1,2011 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "C" to Committee Amendment "A" S - 5~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Patrick of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and N (ltes 
This amendment proposes to eliminate the 2% of net table game income from the Bangor facility distributed to the 
municipality and instead distribute 2% to a federally recognized Indian tribe. While the total tax remains at 16% of 
net table game income and the amount of General Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds revenue shown on the 
committee amendment would not change, the distribution to the municipality would decrease by the amount now 
distributed to the tribe, $106,240. The payment from the Bangor facility is contingent upon municipal approval of 
table games. 
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An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January 1,2011
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1418
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_D_S365 (Senate)

LD 1418 
LR 1267(09) 
An Act To Allow Table Games at a Facility Licensed To Operate Slot Machines on January 1,2011 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "D' to Committee Amendment "A" S - 3G:>S 
Sponsor: Sen. Patrick of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Contingent current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Contingent current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment proposes to reduce the amount of net table game income from the Bangor facility distributed to the 
General Fund from 9% to 8%, reduce the amount distributed to the municipality from 2% to 1 % and distribute 2% to a 
federally recognized Indian tribe. While the total tax remains at 16% of net table game income, the estimated annual 
net effect would be a reduction of$53,120 in the General Fund revenue shown on the committee amendment, a 
reduction of $53, 120 to the municipality and a payment of $1 06,240 to the Indian tribe. The payment from the Bangor 
facility is contingent upon municipal approval of table games. 
LRI267(09) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Modify the Laws Regarding Status as an Independent Contractor
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1420
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: THIBODEAU, DIAMOND, HASTINGS, MARTIN, CROCKETT, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 26 MRSA §1043

Legislative Document 
No. 1420 
S.P. 437 
In Senate, April 6, 2011 
An Act To Modify the Laws Regarding Status as an Independent 
Contractor 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Cosponsored by Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, HASTINGS of Oxford, MARTIN of 
Kennebec, Representatives: CROCKETT of Bethel, TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §1043, sub-§11, ¶E, as amended by PL 1979, c. 651, §45, is 
further amended to read: 
E.  Services performed by an individual for remuneration shall be deemed are 
considered to be employment subject to this chapter unless and until it is shown to the 
satisfaction of the bureau that the individual has been and will continue to be free 
from control or direction over the performance of such services, both under the 
individual's contract of service and in fact, and: 
(1)  Such individual has been and will continue to be free from control or 
direction over the performance of such services, both under his contract of 
service and in fact; 
(2)  Such service is either outside the usual course of the business for which such 
service is performed, or that such service is performed outside of all the places of 
business of the enterprise for which such service is performed; and or 
(3)  Such That individual is customarily engaged in an independently established 
trade, occupation, profession or business. 
SUMMARY 
This bill defines services provided by an individual to be employment subject to the 
unemployment compensation laws unless the individual is free from control or direction 
in performing the services and either: 
1.  The service is outside the usual course of business or is performed outside of the 
place of business; or 
2.  The individual is engaged in an independently established trade or occupation.
An Act To Reduce the Cost of Delivery of State and County Correctional Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1421
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, HASKELL, CRAVEN, DIAMOND, HILL, DION, PRIEST, WEBSTER
Amends: 30-A MRSA §710, 34-A MRSA §1803

Legislative Document 
No. 1421 
S.P. 438 
In Senate, April 6, 2011 
An Act To Reduce the Cost of Delivery of State and County 
Correctional Services 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative HASKELL of Portland and 
Senators: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, DIAMOND of Cumberland, HILL of York, 
Representatives: DION of Portland, PRIEST of Brunswick, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §710, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7.  County remittance.  A county must remit the amount of county property tax 
collected for correctional purposes under section 701, subsection 2-A to the State Board 
of Corrections Investment Fund program under Title 34-A, section 1805 upon a schedule 
as determined by the board.  Subsequent to adoption of a county correctional services 
budget under subsection 5, the board shall disburse to the county from the State Board of 
Corrections Investment Fund program upon a schedule determined by the board funds in 
the amount of the adopted county correctional services budget at the time of transmittal of 
the budget to the county. The board shall adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this 
subsection.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant 
to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2.  34-A MRSA §1803, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 391, §12, is 
further amended to read: 
C.  Establish boarding rates for the unified correctional system, except boarding rates 
for federal inmates; and 
Sec. 3.  34-A MRSA §1803, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 391, §13, is 
amended to read: 
D.  Review department biennial and supplemental budget proposals affecting adult 
correctional and adult probation services and submit recommendations regarding 
these budget proposals to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters and the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial 
affairs.; and 
Sec. 4.  34-A MRSA §1803, sub-§1, ¶E is enacted to read: 
E.  Enter into contracts as appropriate regarding the provision of county correctional 
services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires counties to remit the amount of property tax collected for 
correctional services to the State Board of Corrections Investment Fund program, which 
disburses the money back to the counties upon adoption of the counties' correctional 
services budgets by the State Board of Corrections.  This bill also gives the State Board 
of Corrections contracting authority as appropriate regarding the provision of county 
correctional services.
An Act To Modify the Laws Regarding Status as an Independent Contractor
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1420
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S191 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 437, 
L.D. 1420, Bill, "An Act To Modify the Laws Regarding Status as an Independent 
Contractor" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the 8th line (page 2, line 19 in amendment) by 
inserting after the following: "Inc.," the following: 'Associated General Contractors of 
Maine,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds the Associated General Contractors of Maine to the list of 
participants in 'he smkehltJ-!l) ~onv~ 
by ~e com~ 
of Labor. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator RECTOR) 
COUNTY: Knox 
Page I - 125LR1456(05)-1 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prepare Maine People for the Future Economy
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1422
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_C_H878 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,6' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 439, 
L.D. 1422, Bill, "An Act To Prepare Maine People for the Future Economy" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 9 by inserting before the last 
blocked paragraph a new blocked paragraph to read: 
'Notwithstanding section 2651, subsection 3, if sufficient funds exist in the Fund for the 
Efficient Delivery of Educational Services, created under section 2651, subsection 1, the 
department shall use those funds to provide 2 days of professional development to every 
school administrative unit to facilitate the transition to a standards-based educational 
system. These funds are provided on a one-time basis.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Department of Education to provide 2 days of 
professional development to every school administrative unit to assist those school 
administrative units in the transition to the standards-based educational system proposed 
in Committee Amendment "A." The use of these funds for professional development is 
contingent on sufficient funds existing in the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of 
Educational Services. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: ---'~F---::r-~~--<-~---'-~-.-------
(Representative BELIVEAU) 
TOWN: Kittery 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/02/12 
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LD 1422 
LR 1901(08) 
An Act To Prepare Maine People for the Future Economy 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,~" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Beliveau of Kittery 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential mandate funding 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment requires the Department of Education to provide grants to every school district sufficient to support 2 
days of professional development training in the implementation of standards based education contingent upon funds 
being available in the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services. Currently there are no monies in the 
Fund and no provisions in statute to direct monies to the Fund. Even without money being placed in the Fund, the 
training will still be required. 
LR1901(08) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prepare Maine People for the Future Economy
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1422
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_D_H898 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15681

HOUSE AMENDMENT" V, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 439, 
L.D. 1422, Bill, "An Act To Prepare Maine People for the Future Economy" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 8 the following: 
'Sec. 9. 20-A MRSA §15681, sub-§2-A, as repealed and replaced by PL 2005, c. 
635, §7, is amended to read: 
2-A. Targeted funds to implement a standards-based system. For targeted funds 
to implement a standards-based system, the commissioner shall: 
A. 
For fiscal year 2006-07 only, dedicate a portion of the targeted funds to 
implement a standards-based system to the achievement of the minimum starting 
salary for certified teachers established in section 13405; afKi 
B. For fiscal year 2007-08 and every subsequent year, calculate an amount to he 
made available to address the components of a standards-based system.,.; and 
C. For fiscal year 2012-13 and every subsequent year, dedicate a portion of the 
targeted funds to implement a standards-based system to provide one additional day 
of professional development for teachers in each school administrative unit to achieve 
the transition to a standards-based educational system established in section 253, 
subsection 9.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 'y" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 439, L.D. 1422 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the Commissioner of Education must dedicate a 
portion of targeted funds each year to provide one additional day of professional 
development for teachers to achieve the transition to a standards-based educational 
system. 
SPONSOREDBY: ___ ~~~~·_/~~~-==-
____________ _ 
(Representative BELIVEAU) 
TOWN: Kittery 
FISCAL :\"OTE REQUIRED 
(See ~.!!~ed) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/03/12 
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LD 1422 
LR 1901(10) 
An Act To Prepare Maine People for the Future Economy 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 'V, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Beliveau of Kittery 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net State fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Requiring that, beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 and every subsequent school year, a portion of the targeted funds 
allocated within the essential programs and services funding model to implement a standards-based system be 
dedicated to provide one-additional day of professional development for teachers in each school administrative unit to 
achieve the transition to proficiency-based standards for awarding a high school diploma will not increase the total 
cost ofK-12 public education or the state's share of that cost. 
LR1901(l0) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Disorderly Conduct
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1423
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HOGAN
Amends: 17-A MRSA §501-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1423 
H.P. 1046 
House of Representatives, April 6, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Disorderly Conduct 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §501-A, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 144, §3, is 
amended to read: 
A.  In a public place, the person intentionally or recklessly causes annoyance to 
others by intentionally: 
(1)  Making Makes loud and unreasonable noises; 
(2)  Activating Activates a device, or exposing exposes a substance, that releases 
noxious and offensive odors; or 
(3)  Engaging Engages in fighting, without being licensed or privileged to do so; 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law prohibiting disorderly conduct to remove the stipulation that 
the prohibited conduct recklessly causes annoyance to others.