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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 232: Well Drillers and Pump Installers Rules, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Water Well Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0310
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 310 
H.P. 252 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 232: 
Well Drillers and Pump Installers Rules, a Major Substantive Rule 
of the Maine Water Well Commission 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HAMPER of Oxford for the Maine Water Well Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 232: 
Well Drillers and Pump Installers Rules, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule 
of the Maine Water Well Commission that has been submitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 232: Well Drillers 
and Pump Installers Rules, a major substantive rule of the Maine Water Well 
Commission.
An Act To Improve Harbor Safety by Clarifying Requirements for Maintenance Dredging Pennits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0311
Committee Amendment CA_A_S30 (Senate)
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-E

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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 91, L.D. 311, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
Harbor Safety by Clarifying Requirements for Maintenance Dredging Pennits" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §480-E, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 240, §1, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
7. Individual permit; maintenance dredging. Notwithstanding section 480-X, if 
an analysis of alternatives to the dredging Rroject has been completed by the applicant 
within the previous 10 years pursuant to section 480-X and rules adopted to implement 
that section as part of an individual permit application, the applicant may update the 
previous analysis for purposes of obtaining an individual pennit for maintenance 
dredging under this subsection. 
Sec. 2. 38 MRSA §480-E, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 240, § 1, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
8. Permit by rule; maintenance dredging renewal. An individual permit for 
maintenance dredging may be renewed with a permit by rule only if the area to be 
dredged is located in an area that was dredged within the last 10 years and the amount of 
material to be dredged does not exceed the amount approved by the individual permit.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends current law by removing the requirement that an individual 
permit or consistency determination issued by the Department of Environment ProtectiCln 
is required for maintenance dredging if the amount of material to be dredged exceeds 
50,000 cubic yards. The amendment also amends the bill by clarifying that a permit by 
rule for maintenance dredging may be allowed only by renewing an individual permit for 
maintenance dredging. 
Under the amendment, an individual permit for maintenance 
dredging may be renewed with a permit by rule only if the area to be dredged is located in 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 91, L.D. 311 
an area that was dredged within the last 10 years and the amount of material to be 
dredged does not exceed the amount approved by the individual permit. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/21111 
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LD 311 
LR 682(02) 
An Act To Improve Harbor Safety by Clarifying Requirements for Maintenance Dredging Permits 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for nill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This bill as amended restricts certain already-allowed dredging to the amount approved by the individual pem1it. This 
may result in a slight decrease in fees collected by the Department of Environmental Protection for pem1it by rule 
application submittals. 
LR0682(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Employment Opportunities for Workers in the Forest Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0314
Committee Amendment CA_A_S32 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 94, L.D. 314, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
Employment Opportunities for Workers in the Forest Industry" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the 4th line from the end (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "notify the" the following: 'landowner, the' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 4 in the 7th and 8th lines (page 2, lines 11 
and 12 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", after notification to the landowner by 
Maine Revenue Services," 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 4 in the last line (page 2, line 14 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "year" and inserting the following: 'years' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, clarifies that the 
Department of Conservation, Bureau of Forestry must notify landowners of their 
suspension from the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law and that the land must be taxed at just 
value for all property tax years of the years of suspension. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
, Page 1 - 125LR0737(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/29/11 
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LD 314 
LR 737(02) 
An Act To Improve Employment Opportunities for Workers in the Forest Industry 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '14" S -31-
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Suspending classification ofland under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law if that land is harvested using bonded labor 
under the federal H2 bonded labor program or if the landowner fails to file the required notification report may result 
in a small increase to General Fund revenue through the assessment of additional Commercial Forestry Excise Tax. 
Additional administrative costs to the Department of Conservation can be absorbed with existing staff and within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR0737(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Harbor Safety by Clarifying Requirements for Maintenance Dredging Permits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0311
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: COLLINS, HAMPER, SAVIELLO, McKANE, MORISSETTE, MOULTON, PILON
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-E

Legislative Document 
No. 311 
S.P. 91 
In Senate, February 8, 2011 
An Act To Improve Harbor Safety by Clarifying Requirements for 
Maintenance Dredging Permits 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COLLINS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative HAMPER of Oxford and 
Senator: SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: McKANE of Newcastle, MORISSETTE of 
Winslow, MOULTON of York, PILON of Saco. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §480-E, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 240, §1, is amended 
to read: 
8.  Permit by rule; maintenance dredging.  Maintenance dredging may be 
performed with a permit by rule only if the applicant has been issued an individual permit 
for maintenance dredging in the same location within the last 10 years and the amount of 
material to be dredged does not exceed the amount approved by the individual permit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that maintenance dredging may be performed with a permit by rule 
only if the applicant has been issued an individual permit for maintenance dredging in the 
same location within the last 10 years.  This bill also provides that the amount of material 
to be dredged may not exceed the amount originally approved by the individual permit.
An Act To Reinstate the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0312
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: KATZ, RECTOR, HINCK, KESCHL, MALONEY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5681

Legislative Document 
No. 312 
S.P. 92 
In Senate, February 8, 2011 
An Act To Reinstate the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and 
Regional Services 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Senator: RECTOR of Knox, Representatives: HINCK of Portland, KESCHL 
of Belgrade, MALONEY of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §5681, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §3 
and affected by §16, is further amended to read: 
3.  Revenue-sharing funds.  To strengthen the state-municipal fiscal relationship 
pursuant to the findings and objectives of subsection 1, there is established the Local 
Government Fund.  To provide additional support for municipalities experiencing a 
higher-than-average property tax burden, there is established the Disproportionate Tax 
Burden Fund.  To assist those municipalities that collaborate with other municipalities, 
counties or state agencies to obtain savings in the cost of delivering local and regional 
governmental services, there is established the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local 
and Regional Services. 
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §5681, sub-§5-D is enacted to read: 
5-D.  Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services.  For the 
months beginning on or after January 1, 2012 and before the distributions required by 
subsections 4-A and 4-B, 2% of all receipts transferred to the Local Government Fund 
each month pursuant to subsection 5 must be deposited in the Fund for the Efficient 
Delivery of Local and Regional Services, as established in subsection 3, and distributed 
to those municipalities that can demonstrate significant and sustainable savings in the cost 
of delivering local and regional governmental services through collaborative approaches 
to service delivery, enhanced regional delivery systems, the consolidation of 
administrative services, the creation of broad-based purchasing alliances or the execution 
of interlocal agreements. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reestablishes the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional 
Services originally established by Initiated Bill 2003, chapter 2 and eliminated in 2009.
An Act Relating to the Status of a Private Investigator as an Independent Contractor
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0315
Committee Amendment CA_A_S38 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 95, L.D. 315, Bill, "An Act Relating to 
the Status of a Private Investigator as an Independent Contractor" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph F in subparagraph (45) in the 2nd line (page 
6, line 9 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "if' and inserting the following: 'as long 
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as that employment is not subject to federal unemployment tax and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that in order to be excepted from the definition of 
"employment" in the Employment Security Law a private investigator may not be subject 
to coverage under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Improve Efficiency and Compliance within the Judicial System
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0317
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SULLIVAN, HILL, DAVIS
Amends: 4 MRSA §164

Legislative Document 
No. 317 
S.P. 97 
In Senate, February 8, 2011 
An Act To Improve Efficiency and Compliance within the Judicial 
System 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SULLIVAN of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator: HILL of York, Representative: DAVIS of Sangerville. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §164, sub-§12, ¶B, as repealed and replaced by PL 1991, c. 
549, §3 and affected by §17, is amended to read: 
B.  The Chief Judge by order, which may from time to time be amended, shall 
designate the amount of fines imposed for traffic infractions.  If payment in full of a 
fine imposed for a traffic infraction is received by the violations bureau within the 
20-day period immediately after the Violation Summons and Complaint has been 
served, the fine must be reduced by 10%. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that if a fine imposed for a traffic infraction is paid in full and 
received by the judicial branch's violations bureau within the 20-day period immediately 
after the Violation Summons and Complaint has been served, the fine must be reduced by 
10%.
An Act To Change the Qualifications of Certain Members of the Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0321
Committee Amendment CA_A_H187 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" It" to H.P. 254, L.D. 321, Bill, "An Act To 
Change the Qualifications of Certain Members of the Board of Pesticides Control" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 1, lines 4 to 24 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'I. Board established. The Board of Pesticides Control is established by Title 5, 
section 12004-D, subsection 3, within the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources. 
Except as provided in this chapter, the board must be composed of 7 
members, appointed by the Governor, subject to approval by the joint standing committee 
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over agricultural matters and confirmation by the 
Senate. To provide the knowledge and experience necessary for carrying out the duties 
of the board, the board must consist of the following members: one person with practical 
experience and knowledge regarding the agricultural use of chemicals; one person who 
has practical experience and knowledge regarding the use of chemicals in forest 
management; one person from the medical community; a scientist from the University of 
Maine System speeializiag ia agroaomy or eatomology having practical experience and 
knovlledge of expertise in integrated pest management; one commercial applicator; and 2 
persons appointed to represent the public. The 2 members appointed to represent the 
public must have a demoastrated iBterest ia eaviromneatal proteetioa aad represent 
different geographic areas of the State. The term must be for 4 years, except that of the 
initial appointees, 2 shall serve 4-year terms, 2 shall serve 3-year terms, 2 shall serve 
2-year terms and one shall serve a one-year term. Any vacancy must be filled by an 
appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Application. This Act does not require the terms of members serving on 
the Board of Pesticides Control on the effective date of this Act to be terminated.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" B 
.. to H.P. 254, L.D. 321 
SUMMARY 
Unlike the bill, which expands the areas in which the scientist member of the Board 
of Pesticides Control may specialize and requires that one public member of the board 
have experience in ornamental horticulture and urban landscapes, this amendment 
removes the requirement from the statutes that the 2 public members of the Board of 
Pesticides Control have a demonstrated interest in environmental protection. 
The 
amendment also removes the requirement from the statutes that the scientist from the 
University of Maine System serving on the board specialize in either agronomy or 
entomology. The amendment also adds an application clause stating that these changes 
do not require the termination of current members of the board. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Change the Qualifications of Certain Members of the Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0321
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: EDGECOMB
Amends: 22 MRSA §1471-B

Legislative Document 
No. 321 
H.P. 254 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2011 
An Act To Change the Qualifications of Certain Members of the 
Board of Pesticides Control 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1471-B, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §17, 
is further amended to read: 
1.  Board established.  The Board of Pesticides Control is established by Title 5, 
section 12004-D, subsection 3, within the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources.  Except as provided in this chapter, the board must be composed of 7 
members, appointed by the Governor, subject to approval by the joint standing committee 
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over agricultural matters and confirmation by the 
Senate.  To provide the knowledge and experience necessary for carrying out the duties 
of the board, the board must consist of the following members:  one person with practical 
experience and knowledge regarding the agricultural use of chemicals; one person who 
has practical experience and knowledge regarding the use of chemicals in forest 
management; one person from the medical community; a scientist from the University of 
Maine System specializing in agronomy or, entomology or plant pathology having 
practical experience and knowledge of integrated pest management; one commercial 
applicator; and 2 persons appointed to represent the public.  The 2 members One member 
appointed to represent the public must have a demonstrated interest in environmental 
protection and one member appointed to represent the public must have practical 
experience and knowledge of pesticide use in ornamental horticulture and urban 
landscapes.  The 2 members representing the public must represent different geographic 
areas of the State.  The term must be for 4 years, except that of the initial appointees, 2 
shall serve 4-year terms, 2 shall serve 3-year terms, 2 shall serve 2-year terms and one 
shall serve a one-year term.  Any vacancy must be filled by an appointment for the 
remainder of the unexpired term. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands the specialty areas in which the scientist member of the Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control may specialize 
and also specifies that one public member must have practical experience and knowledge 
of pesticides use in ornamental horticulture and urban landscapes.
An Act To Implement a Coordinated Strategy To Attract New Businesses, Expand Existing Businesses and Develop a Consistent and Recognizable Maine Brand
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0323
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: VOLK, RECTOR, DOW, OLSEN, PRESCOTT, JACKSON

Legislative Document 
No. 323 
H.P. 256 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2011 
An Act To Implement a Coordinated Strategy To Attract New 
Businesses, Expand Existing Businesses and Develop a Consistent 
and Recognizable Maine Brand 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VOLK of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Senator RECTOR of Knox and 
Representatives: DOW of Waldoboro, OLSEN of Phippsburg, PRESCOTT of Topsham, 
Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to establish a public-private partnership at the state level with 
responsibility for the development and delivery of a comprehensive, coordinated and 
coherent strategy for economic development in Maine. This private-public partnership 
shall work with regional and local economic development councils and businesses to 
provide an array of services to companies seeking to locate or expand in Maine.  
This bill proposes the development of a “Maine brand” to consistently promote the 
quality of life in Maine, the quality of Maine recreation and vacation experiences and the 
quality of Maine-made products. 
This bill proposes to examine existing economic development programs and 
appropriations and allocations to each and to redirect funds to support a coherent strategy 
and maximize positive outcomes.
An Act To Repeal the Informed Growth Act
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0322
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CLARK, HASTINGS, COTTA, CROCKETT, HAMPER, HARVELL, PRESCOTT, SARTY, WILLETTE

Legislative Document 
No. 322 
H.P. 255 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2011 
An Act To Repeal the Informed Growth Act 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Easton. 
Cosponsored by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford and 
Representatives: COTTA of China, CROCKETT of Bethel, HAMPER of Oxford, HARVELL 
of Farmington, PRESCOTT of Topsham, SARTY of Denmark, WILLETTE of Mapleton, 
WILLETTE of Presque Isle. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA c. 187, sub-c. 3-A, as amended, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the Informed Growth Act.
An Act To Authorize Parents with Power of Attorney To Make Decisions Regarding the Education of Their Adult Children
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0324
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: KENT, ALFOND, LOVEJOY, NELSON, RANKIN, STRANG BURGESS, VOLK, WAGNER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §7258

Legislative Document 
No. 324 
H.P. 257 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2011 
An Act To Authorize Parents with Power of Attorney To Make 
Decisions Regarding the Education of Their Adult Children 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KENT of Woolwich. 
Cosponsored by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: LOVEJOY of Portland, NELSON of Falmouth, RANKIN of Hiram, 
STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, VOLK of Scarborough, WAGNER of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §7258, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Parent participation.  A parent who has power of attorney may make education 
decisions for an adult child with mental retardation, serious emotional disturbance or 
other developmental disabilities who will be transitioning to adult services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a parent who has power of attorney to make education decisions on 
behalf of an adult child with mental retardation, serious emotional disturbance or other 
developmental disabilities.
An Act To Permit Representation by Persons Other than Attorneys in Certain Hearings, Actions and Proceedings before the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0325
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: KENT, ALFOND, LOVEJOY, NELSON, RANKIN, STRANG BURGESS, VOLK, WAGNER
Amends: 4 MRSA §807

Legislative Document 
No. 325 
H.P. 258 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2011 
An Act To Permit Representation by Persons Other than Attorneys 
in Certain Hearings, Actions and Proceedings before the 
Department of Education 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KENT of Woolwich. 
Cosponsored by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: LOVEJOY of Portland, NELSON of Falmouth, RANKIN of Hiram, 
STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, VOLK of Scarborough, WAGNER of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, ¶P, as amended by PL 2009, c. 480, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
P.  A person who is not an attorney but who, as the executive director of the State 
Harness Racing Commission, is representing the Department of Agriculture, Food 
and Rural Resources at adjudicatory hearings before the commission in accordance 
with Title 8, section 263-C; or 
Sec. 2.  4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, ¶Q, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 480, §3, is 
amended to read: 
Q.  A person who is an attorney admitted to practice in another United States 
jurisdiction to the extent permitted by rules of professional conduct adopted by the 
Supreme Judicial Court.; or 
Sec. 3.  4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, ¶R is enacted to read: 
R.  A person who is not an attorney but who is representing or assisting a party in any 
hearing, action or proceeding before the Department of Education under Title 20-A, 
chapter 303. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits persons who are not attorneys to represent parents and other parties 
in proceedings before the Department of Education relating to children with disabilities.
An Act To Require That School Administrative Units Bear the Burden of Proving That an Individualized Education Program Is Appropriate
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0326
Committee Amendment CA_A_H132 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to H.P. 259, L.D. 326, Bill, "An Act To 
Require That School Administrative Units Bear the Burden of Proving That an 
Individualized Education Program Is Appropriate" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. The amendment adds a mandate preamble. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/251l1 
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LD326 
LR 181{02) 
An Act To Require That School Administrative Units Bear the Burden of Proving That an 
Individualized Education Program Is Appropriate 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "ff' 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Exempted 
Requires that the burden of proof in a due process hearing to determinewhether an 
individualized education program developed by a school administrative unit meets 
the needs of a child with a disability be placed on the school administrative unit. 
Unit Affected 
School 
Local Cost 
Moderate 
statewide 
Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all members elected to each House exempts the state from 
the constitutional requirement to fund 90% of the additional costs. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation may result in additional costs to the Department of Education due to a potential increase in the number 
of filings for due process hearings. The impact to the department and to local school administrative units can not be 
determined at this time. 
LRO 181 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Require That School Administrative Units Bear the Burden of Proving That an Individualized Education Program Is Appropriate
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0326
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: KENT, ALFOND, LOVEJOY, NELSON, STRANG BURGESS, VOLK
Amends: 20-A MRSA §7207-B

Legislative Document 
No. 326 
H.P. 259 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2011 
An Act To Require That School Administrative Units Bear the 
Burden of Proving That an Individualized Education Program Is 
Appropriate 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KENT of Woolwich. 
Cosponsored by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: LOVEJOY of Portland, NELSON of Falmouth, STRANG BURGESS of 
Cumberland, VOLK of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §7207-B, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 1999, c. 424, Pt. 
A, §8, is further amended to read: 
D.    The procedures for conducting the hearings, including placing the burden of 
proof on the administrative unit in a hearing to determine whether an individualized 
education program developed by the administrative unit meets the needs of a child 
with a disability; and 
SUMMARY 
This bill places the burden of proof on a school administrative unit in a due process 
hearing to determine whether the individualized education program developed by the 
school administrative unit meets the needs of a child with a disability.
An Act To Permit Lenders To Exclude Government Insurance Fees When Determining whether a Loan Is a High-rate, High-fee Loan
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0327
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: RICHARDSON, HARMON, MOULTON
Amends: 9-A MRSA §8

Legislative Document 
No. 327 
H.P. 260 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2011 
An Act To Permit Lenders To Exclude Government Insurance Fees 
When Determining whether a Loan Is a High-rate, High-fee Loan 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Carmel. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: HARMON of Palermo, MOULTON of York, 
RICHARDSON of Warren. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation reduces costs for home buyers concerning mortgages and, 
in this difficult economic time, it will improve home sales; 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.  9-A MRSA §8-103, sub-§1-A, ¶O, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 273, Pt. A, 
§4 and affected by §§37 and 41, is amended to read: 
O.  "Excluded points and fees" means, in connection with a residential mortgage loan, 
1% of the total loan amount attributable to all bona fide fees paid to a federal or state 
government agency that insures payment of some portion of a residential mortgage 
loan plus an amount not to exceed 2% of the total loan amount attributable to bona 
fide discount points or a conventional prepayment penalty. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits lenders to exclude points and fees assessed by federal or state 
government agencies for insurance when calculating the thresholds used to determine 
whether or not a loan is a high-rate, high-fee loan.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 895: Underground Facility Damage Prevention Requirements, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0331
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Legislative Document 
No. 331 
H.P. 264 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 895: 
Underground Facility Damage Prevention Requirements, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative FITTS of Pittsfield for the Public Utilities Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 895: 
Underground Facility Damage Prevention Requirements, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Public Utilities Commission that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 895: Underground 
Facility Damage Prevention Requirements, a major substantive rule of the Public Utilities 
Commission.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 11: Rules Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0332
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 332 
H.P. 265 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 11: 
Rules Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring 
Program, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health 
and Human Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland for the Department of 
Health and Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of  portions of Chapter 11: 
Rules Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 11: Rules 
Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To Amend Its Rules Regarding Snow Dumps
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0333
Committee Amendment CA_A_H156 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 266, L.D. 333, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Environmental Protection To Amend Its Rules Regarding Snow Dumps" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To Evaluate and 
Amend Its Rules Regarding Snow Dumps' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Snow dumps rules. Resolved: That the Department of Environmental 
Protection shall review its rules established pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
38, section 413, subsection 2-B regarding snow dumps. In its review, the department 
shall evaluate: 
1. 
Provisions in the rules that require certain municipalities to obtain a waste 
discharge license for off-site storage or disposal of snow; 
2. The State's obligations under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the 
State's interest in retaining its delegated authority to grant permits under the Federal 
Water Pollution Control Act; 
3. 
How the rules may be amended to expedite the licensing process for 
municipalities that cannot be exempted from the waste discharge licensing requirement. 
The de12artment shall consider establishing a general permit process or a permit by rule 
process for snow dumps; and 
4. Licensing fees for municipalities; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Amend rules. Resolved: That, after the review undertaken pursuant to 
section 1 of this resolve, the Department of Environmental Protection shall amend its 
rules regarding snow dumps so the rules do not conflict with the Federal Water Pollution 
Control Act. Rules adopted pursuant to this resolve are routine technical rules as defined 
in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 266, L.D. 333 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve. The amendment directs the Department of 
Environmental Protection to review and amend its rules regarding snow dumps. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04114111 frae-
LD333 
LR 723(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To Amend Its Rules Regarding Snow 
Dumps 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) associated with reviewing and amending 
its rules regarding snow dumps so as to ensure conformity of those rules with the federal Water Pollution Control Act 
can be absorbed by the DEP within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0723(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To Amend Its Rules Regarding Snow Dumps
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0333
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BRIGGS, JACKSON, BEAUDOIN, CASAVANT, RUSSELL, SHAW

Legislative Document 
No. 333 
H.P. 266 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To 
Amend Its Rules Regarding Snow Dumps 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BRIGGS of Mexico. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, CASAVANT of Biddeford, RUSSELL of 
Portland, SHAW of Standish. 
Sec. 1.  Snow dumps rules.  Resolved:  That the Department of Environmental 
Protection shall amend its rules regarding snow dumps to exempt from the waste 
discharge licensing requirement any snow dump operation controlled by a municipality 
for the primary purpose of removing accumulated snow from public rights-of-way for the 
safety and convenience of the traveling public.   
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Environmental Protection to amend its rules 
regarding snow dumps to exempt from the waste discharge licensing requirement any 
snow dump operation controlled by a municipality for the primary purpose of removing 
accumulated snow from public rights-of-way for the safety and convenience of the 
traveling public.
An Act To Promote Further Stability within the Workers' Compensation System by Extending the Number of Tenus That May Be Served on the Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0334
Committee Amendment CA_A_H102 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of the House. 
STA TE OF MAINE 
125TH LEGIS LA TURE 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 267, L.D. 334, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote Further Stability within the Workers' Compensation System by Extending the 
Number of Tenus That May Be Served on the Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance 
Company Board of Directors" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation extends the number of tenns that may be served on the 
Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance Company from 3 terms to 4 terms; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this legislation is necessary to authorize current 
board members whose terms are expiring to be appointed to additional terms; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited 111 the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote Further Stability within the Workers Compensation System by Extending the Number of Terms That May Be Served on the Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0334
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: RICHARDSON
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3703

Legislative Document 
No. 334 
H.P. 267 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2011 
An Act To Promote Further Stability within the Workers' 
Compensation System by Extending the Number of Terms That 
May Be Served on the Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance 
Company Board of Directors 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Warren. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3703, sub-§6, as amended by PL 1999, c. 120, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
6.  Terms.   A full term on the board of directors is 3 years.  An individual may not 
serve more than 3 4 consecutive full terms as a director, except for the president and chief 
executive officer. All members shall serve for the terms provided and until their 
successors are appointed or elected and qualified. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the number of consecutive full terms an individual may serve on 
the Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance Company board of directors, except for the 
president and chief executive officer.
An Act To Allow Foresters, Soil Scientists and Geologists To Use Mechanics Liens
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0335
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: FLOOD, KESCHL, KATZ, ROSEN
Amends: 10 MRSA §3251

Legislative Document 
No. 335 
H.P. 268 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2011 
An Act To Allow Foresters, Soil Scientists and Geologists To Use 
Mechanics Liens 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Representative: KESCHL of Belgrade, Senators: KATZ of Kennebec, ROSEN 
of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §3251, as amended by PL 1997, c. 264, §1, is further amended 
to read: 
§3251.  Lien established 
Whoever performs labor or furnishes labor or materials, including repair parts of 
machines used, or performs services as a surveyor, an architect, a forester, a soil scientist, 
a geologist or an engineer, or as a real estate licensee, or as an owner-renter, owner-
lessor, or owner-supplier of equipment used in erecting, altering, moving or repairing a 
house, building or appurtenances, including any public building erected or owned by any 
city, town, county, school district or other municipal corporation, or in constructing, 
altering or repairing a wharf or pier, or any building thereon, including the surveying, 
clearing, grading, draining, excavating or landscaping of the ground adjacent to and upon 
which any such objects are constructed, or in selling any interest in land, improvements 
or structures, by virtue of a contract with or by consent of the owner, has a lien thereon 
and on the land on which it stands and on any interest such owner has in the same, to 
secure payment thereof, with costs. If the owner of the building has no legal interest in 
the land on which the building is erected or to which it is moved, the lien attaches to the 
building, and if the owner of the wharf or pier has no legal interest in the land on which 
the wharf or pier is erected, the lien attaches to the wharf or pier, and in either case may 
be enforced as provided. If the owner of such land, building, wharf or pier, so contracting, 
is a minor or married woman, such lien exists and such minority or coverture does not bar 
a recovery in any proceeding brought to enforce it. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds foresters, soil scientists and geologists to the list of people who can 
place a lien on the property of another for nonpayment of services.