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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 316: Long-Term Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1789
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Legislative Document 
No. 1789 
H.P. 1314 
House of Representatives, January 19, 2012 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 316:  
Long-Term Contracting and Resource Adequacy, 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 316:  
Long-Term Contracting and Resource Adequacy, 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 316:  Long-Term 
Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a major substantive rule of the Public Utilities 
Commission.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 815: Consumer Protection Standards for Electric and Gas Transmission and Distribution Utilities, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1791
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Legislative Document 
No. 1791 
H.P. 1316 
House of Representatives, January 19, 2012 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 815:  
Consumer Protection Standards for Electric and Gas Transmission 
and Distribution Utilities, 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 815:  
Consumer Protection Standards for Electric and Gas Transmission and Distribution 
Utilities, 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 815:  Consumer 
Protection Standards for Electric and Gas Transmission and Distribution Utilities, a major 
substantive rule of the Public Utilities Commission.
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 1790
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Legislative Document 
No. 1790 
H.P. 1315 
House of Representatives, January 19, 2012 
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 316: Long-Tenn Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1789
Committee Amendment CA_A_H790 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 11 "to H.P. 1314, L.D. 1789, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 316: Long-Tenn Contracting and Resource 
Adequacy, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 316: 
Long-Tenn Contracting and Resource Adequacy, 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 only if the commission: 
1. Incorporates the changes made by Public Law 2011, chapter 413, sections 2 and 3 
to the section of the rule related to energy efficiency long-tenn contracts.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment conditionally authorizes the adoption of Chapter 316: Long-Tenn 
Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a major substantive rule of the Public Utilities 
Commission. The commission is required to incorporate the changes made by Public Law 
2011, chapter 413, sections 2 and 3 to the process by which energy efficiency long-tenn 
contracts are approved and executed. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/09/12 
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LD 1789 
LR 2721(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 316: Long-Term Contracting and 
Resource Adequacy, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment -An (1/- 710 ) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase 
The bill provides for the conditional adoption of Chapter 13: Long-Tenn Contracting and Resouce Adequacy, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission. The Public Utilities Commission is required to incorporate the 
changes made by Public Law 2011, Chapter 413, sections 2 and 3 to the process by which energy efficiency long-tenn 
contracts are approved and executed. The Commission will incur only minor costs that can be absorbed within 
budgeted resources in implementing these changes. 
LR2721 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 421: Safety and Operation Standards for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Distribution Systems, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1792
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Legislative Document 
No. 1792 
H.P. 1317 
House of Representatives, January 19, 2012 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 421:  
Safety and Operation Standards for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) 
Distribution Systems, 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 421: 
Safety and Operation Standards for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Distribution 
Systems, 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 421: Safety and 
Operation Standards for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Distribution Systems, a major 
substantive rule of the Public Utilities Commission.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 375: No Adverse Environmental Effect Standard of the Site Location Law, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1793
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 1793 
H.P. 1318 
House of Representatives, January 19, 2012 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 375:  
No Adverse Environmental Effect Standard of the Site Location 
Law, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental 
Protection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HAMPER of Oxford for the Department of Environmental 
Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 375:  No 
Adverse Environmental Effect Standard of the Site Location Law, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of  portions of Chapter 375:  No Adverse 
Environmental Effect Standard of the Site Location Law, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 378: Variance Criteria for the Excavation of Rock, Borrow, Topsoil, Clay or Silt and Performance Standards for the Storage of Petroleum Products, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1794
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 1794 
H.P. 1320 
House of Representatives, January 23, 2012 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 378: 
Variance Criteria for the Excavation of Rock, Borrow, Topsoil, Clay 
or Silt and Performance Standards for the Storage of Petroleum 
Products, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HAMPER of Oxford for the Department of Environmental 
Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 378: 
Variance Criteria for the Excavation of Rock, Borrow, Topsoil, Clay or Silt and 
Performance Standards for the Storage of Petroleum Products, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection that has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 378: Variance 
Criteria for the Excavation of Rock, Borrow, Topsoil, Clay or Silt and Performance 
Standards for the Storage of Petroleum Products, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection.
An Act Regarding the Oversight and Safety of Certain Commercial Vessels Operating in Maine Waters
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1795
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FITTS
Amends: 38 MRSA §87-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1795 
H.P. 1321 
House of Representatives, January 24, 2012 
An Act Regarding the Oversight and Safety of Certain Commercial 
Vessels Operating in Maine Waters 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FITTS of Pittsfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §87-A, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 2011, c. 14, §1, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2.  P&SL 1981, c. 98, §5, sub-§2, 2nd ¶ is amended to read: 
This section shall does not apply to vessels under enrollment, fishing vessels or 
vessels powered by sail.  This section shall not apply to vessels primarily engaged in the 
carriage of passengers for hire which operate on a published annual schedule and which 
are not in excess of 500 feet overall length and have a draft not in excess of 20 feet, so 
long as the master of any such vessel has navigated that specific vessel on the above 
described waters with the assistance of a pilot for a minimum of 15 round trips of ingress 
and egress to the above described waters.  Provided, that a pilot shall pilot such vessel as 
described in this paragraph upon the above described waters at least one round trip during 
each calendar month that the vessel operates upon the above described waters and at such 
other times as may be required by the Department of Transportation to ensure port safety 
after hearing and notice. 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows foreign flag ferry vessels to enter Maine waters without a state 
pilot on board.  All other foreign flag commercial vessels are required to take a pilot if 
their draft is 9 feet or more.  This bill removes the current exemption from state pilotage 
requirements for foreign flag ferry vessels.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305: Permit by Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1797
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 1797 
H.P. 1323 
House of Representatives, January 24, 2012 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305: 
Permit by Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HAMPER of Oxford for the Department of Environmental 
Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 305: 
Permit by Rule, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 305: Permit by 
Rule, a major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection.
An Act To Refonn Land Use Planning in the Unorganized Territory
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1798
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H926 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "if" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1325, 
L.D. 1798, Bill, "An Act To Refonn Land Use Planning in the Unorganized Territory" 
Amend the amendment on page 13 by striking out all of section 38 and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 38. 
Department of Environmental Protection to use existing 
budgeted resources. The Department of Environmental Protection shall carry out its 
responsibilities under this Act using existing budgeted resources.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations section and requires the 
Department of Environmental Protection to carry out its responsibilities under this 
legislation using existing budgeted resources. 
. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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M 
(Representative MtCABE) 
FISCAL :\OTE REQCIRED 
TOWN: Skowhegan 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09/12 
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LD 1798 
LR2697(04) 
An Act To Reform Land Use Planning in the Unorganized Territory 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "~,, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. McCabe of Skowhegan 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2012-13 
$416 
$416 
($553) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
($1,446) 
($1,446) 
($553) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
($3,459) 
($3,459) 
($553) 
This floor amendment removes the transfer of 2 Environmental Specialist II positions and related administrative costs 
from the Department of Conservation to the Department of Environmental Protection. The incremental impact 
compared to the committee amendment is to reverse the accounting transactions between the two agencies and that 
reversal is netted out in the numbers shown above. 
As amended, the bill still transfers certain pennitting responsibilities from the Department of Conservation to the 
Department of Environmental Protection but does not transfer the resources related to the functions. Any impact on 
other programs and services in the Department of Environmental Protection from taking on the additional duties 
cannot be detennined at this time. 
LR2697(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create Efficiencies in Cases Concerning Court-ordered Child Contact and Care by II Providing for Parent Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1801
Committee Amendment CA_A_S433 (Senate)
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1653

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 621, L.D. 1801, Bill, "An Act To 
Create Efficiencies in Cases Concerning Court-ordered Child Contact and Care by 
II 
Providing for Parent Education" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Concerning Court-ordered Parenting Education' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §1653, sub-§2, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
F. The court may order one or both parents to participate in parenting education.' 
SUMMARY 
The bill identifies a court's authority to order parents to participate in parenting 
education when one or both parents are not complying with an order establishing parental 
rights and responsibilities. This amendment replaces the bill to confirm that the court has 
the authority to require participation in a parenting education program as part of any order 
concerning parental rights and responsibilities. Although courts have this authority now, 
this amendment includes specific mention of the authority to order participation in 
parenting education to endorse court-ordered referrals of parents to parenting education 
programs while leaving it to the discretion of a judge or magistrate in each case to take 
into account relevant considerations, such as the availability of a program in the area, the 
parties' ability to afford to pay for the program or get a fee waiver, the existence of 
domestic violence or other appropriate factors. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Create Efficiencies in Cases Concerning Court-ordered Child Contact and Care by Providing for Parent Education
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1801
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SCHNEIDER, PRIEST, DILL, HASTINGS, FOSTER, NASS
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1653

Legislative Document 
No. 1801 
S.P. 621 
In Senate, January 31, 2012 
An Act To Create Efficiencies in Cases Concerning Court-ordered 
Child Contact and Care by Providing for Parent Education 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative PRIEST of Brunswick and 
Senators: DILL of Cumberland, HASTINGS of Oxford, Representatives: FOSTER of Augusta, 
NASS of Acton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §1653, sub-§7, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 
and affected by Pt. E, §2, is amended to read: 
A.  Require additional or more specific terms and conditions, including but not 
limited to participation in parent education, consistent with the order; 
SUMMARY 
This bill addresses the issue of parents who do not comply with court orders 
concerning residential care of or contact with a child.  If a parent fails to allow a child to 
spend time with the other parent as required in the court order or fails to return the child 
as required in the court order, the court may, in addition to imposing other sanctions or 
remedies, order the parent in violation of the court order to participate in parent 
education.
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Commission To Study Priorities and Timing of Judicial Proceedings in State Courts
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1802
Committee Amendment CA_A_S463 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 622, L.D. 1802, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement Recommendations of the Commission To Study Priorities and Timing of 
Judicial Proceedings in State Courts" 
Amend the bill in Part C in section 1 in paragraph A in the 3rd line (page 14, line 9 in 
L.O.) by striking out the following: "business" and inserting the following: 'personal' and 
in the last line (page 14, line lOin L.D.) by striking out the following: "business" and 
inserting the following: 'personal' 
Amend the bill in Part C in section 3 in subsection 1 in paragraph B in the 2nd line 
(page 14, line 19 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "paragraph C" the following: 
'or is not related to an allegation of domestic violence, violence against a dating partner, 
sexual assault or stalking' 
Amend the bill in Part C in section 4 in paragraph A in subparagraph (2-A) in the 2nd 
line (page 14, line 36 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "paragraph C" the 
following: 'or is not related to an allegation of domestic violence, violence against a 
dating partner, sexual assault or stalking' 
SUMMARY 
The bill amends the definition of "harassment" in the protection from harassment 
laws to limit qualifying damage to property to damage to business property. 
This 
amendment removes that limitation and amends the definition to include damage to 
personal property only. 
The bill requires that, except in a nalTOW category of situations, a person seeking a 
protection from harassment order must first seek a cease harassment notice under the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17 -A, section 506-A. This amendment expands that list of 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 622, L.D. 1802 
situations in which a notice under Title 17-A, section 506-A is not required to include 
cases related to allegations of domestic violence, violence against a dating partner, sexual 
assault and stalking. 
These are facts already identified by the court as important in 
hearing complaints seeking protection from harassment orders. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 03/19/12 .M'ac. 
LD 1802 
LR 2685(02) 
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Commission To Study Priorities and Timing of 
Judicial Proceedings in State Courts 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 5 - 4(:'3 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Maine Labor Relations Board can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2685(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning a Public Records Exception for Proposed Legislation, Reports and Working Papers of the Governor
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1805
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S544 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ".s" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1331, L.D. 1805, Bill, "An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Right To Know 
Advisory Committee Concerning a Public Records Exception for Proposed Legislation, 
Reports and Working Papers of the Governor" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection I-B by striking out all of the last 
underlined sentence (page 1, lines 20 and 21 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in paragraph C-2 by striking out all of the last 2 
lines (page 1, lines 29 and 30 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'(4) Six months from the creation of the records has passed;' 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in subsection 5 by striking out all of the last 
underlined sentence (page 2, lines 5 and 6 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment by adding after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1,2015.' 
SUMMARY 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning a Public Records Exception for Proposed Legislation, Reports and Working Papers of the Governor
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1805
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S531 (Senate)

LD 1805 
LR 2687(05) 
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning a 
Public Records Exception for Proposed Legislation, Reports and Working Papers of the Governor 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A" to Committee Amendment" A" S .. 53 , 
Sponsor: Sen. Dill of Cumberland 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$0 
$45,739 
$0 
$45,739 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$63,434 
$63,434 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$66,531 
$66,531 
The Legislature will incur additional costs and require additional clerical staff to respond to requests for certain 
legislative documents. This amendment includes an appropriation of $45,739 in fiscal year 2012-13 for one additional 
clerical position and related All Other expenses to handle the increased workload. 
LR2687(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning a Public Records Exception for Proposed Legislation, Reports and Working Papers of the Governor
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1805
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 1 MRSA §402

Legislative Document 
No. 1805 
H.P. 1331 
House of Representatives, February 2, 2012 
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Right To Know 
Advisory Committee Concerning a Public Records Exception for 
Proposed Legislation, Reports and Working Papers of the Governor 
Reported by Representative NASS of Acton for the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 411, subsection 6, paragraph G. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ¶C-2 is enacted to read: 
C-2.  Proposed legislation and reports until publicly distributed and records, working 
papers, drafts and interoffice and intraoffice memoranda used or maintained by the 
Governor or any employee of the Governor's office to prepare proposed legislation or 
reports for consideration by the Legislature or any of its committees during the 
legislative session or sessions in which the proposed legislation or reports are 
prepared or considered or to which the proposed legislation or reports are carried 
over; 
SUMMARY 
This bill is reported out by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 411, subsection 6, paragraph G.  This bill 
incorporates recommendations of the majority of the Right To Know Advisory 
Committee. 
The Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has not taken a position on the substance 
of the recommendations or the bill, and by reporting out this bill the committee is not 
suggesting and does not intend to suggest that it agrees or disagrees with any aspect of the 
Right To Know Advisory Committee’s recommendations or this bill.  The Joint Standing 
Committee on Judiciary is reporting the bill out for the sole purpose of turning the Right 
To Know Advisory Committee’s majority proposal into a printed bill that can be referred 
to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary for an appropriate public hearing and 
subsequent processing in the normal course.  The Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary 
is taking this action to ensure clarity and transparency in the legislative review of the 
study committee’s majority proposal. 
This bill creates a public records exception for proposed legislation, reports and 
working papers of the Governor and the Governor's office that is parallel to the 
Legislature's public records exception in existing law.  The proposed legislation, reports 
and working papers do not become public records until they are publicly distributed or 
until the adjournment of the legislative session for which the proposed legislation, reports 
and working papers are prepared.
Resolve, Directing the Maine Turnpike Authority To Place Signs on Interstate 95 Directing Motorists to the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Springvale
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1807
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: COURTNEY, NASS, COLLINS, HILL, HOBBINS, BEAVERS, BELIVEAU, CHASE, LIBBY, VALENTINO

Legislative Document 
No. 1807 
S.P. 625 
In Senate, February 7, 2012 
Resolve, Directing the Maine Turnpike Authority To Place Signs on 
Interstate 95 Directing Motorists to the Southern Maine Veterans 
Memorial Cemetery in Springvale 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative NASS of Acton and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, HILL of York, HOBBINS of York, Representatives: BEAVERS 
of South Berwick, BELIVEAU of Kittery, CHASE of Wells, LIBBY of Waterboro, 
VALENTINO of Saco. 
Sec. 1.  Signs placed for the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial 
Cemetery.  Resolved:  That the Maine Turnpike Authority, notwithstanding federal 
guidelines relating to directional signs for highways, shall place signs directing motorists 
to the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Springvale on the portion of 
Interstate 95 designated as the Maine Turnpike on the northbound and southbound lanes 
of the highway. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine Turnpike Authority to place signs directing motorists 
to the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Springvale on the portion of 
Interstate 95 designated as the Maine Turnpike on the northbound and southbound lanes 
of the highway.
An Act To Promote Transparency in Government
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1806
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H935 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "4,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 624, 
L.D. 1806, Bill, "An Act To Promote Transparency in Government" 
Amend the amendment on page 8 by inserting after section 14 the following: 
'Sec. 15. 
Rulemaking regarding reporting by estranged spouse or 
domestic partner. The Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 
shall adopt rules to exclude from the definition of "immediate family," for purposes of 
income reporting pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 10 16-G and 
Title 5, section 19, an estranged spouse or domestic partner of a Legislator or an 
executive employee. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election 
Practices to adopt rules to exclude an estranged spouse or domestic partner from the 
income reporting requirements for immediate family members of Legislators and 
executive employees. 
(Representative 
TOWN: Bethel 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
~."~I~U) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04110112 
~aC"-
LD 1806 
LR 2713(05) 
An Act To Promote Transparency in Government 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "R, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Crockett of Bethel 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices associated with rulemaking can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2713(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt from the Prohibition against Text Messaging While Driving Emergency Personnel Who Are Acting in the Course of Their Duties
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1808
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: NUTTING, COLLINS, CEBRA, CRAY, CURTIS, HANLEY, ROSEN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2119

Legislative Document 
No. 1808 
H.P. 1332 
House of Representatives, February 6, 2012 
An Act To Exempt from the Prohibition against Text Messaging 
While Driving Emergency Personnel Who Are Acting in the Course 
of Their Duties 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Speaker NUTTING of Oakland. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, CRAY of Palmyra, CURTIS of Madison, HANLEY of 
Gardiner, ROSEN of Bucksport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2119, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Exemption.  This section does not apply to a person who is an emergency medical 
services' person as defined in Title 32, section 83, subsection 12, a firefighter as defined 
in Title 25, section 1611, subsection 4 or a law enforcement officer as defined in Title 25, 
section 3701, subsection 3 while that person is acting in the course of that person's duties 
as an emergency medical services' person, firefighter or law enforcement officer. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an exemption to the prohibition against text messaging while 
operating a motor vehicle for emergency medical services' persons, firefighters and law 
enforcement officers acting in the course of their duties.
An Act To Apply the Sales Tax on Camper Trailers and Motor Homes Purchased for Rental in the Same Manner as on Automobiles Purchased for Rental
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1809
Committee Amendment CA_A_H795 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " 
to H.P. 1333, L.D. 1809, Bill, "An Act To 
Apply the Sales Tax on Camper Trailers and Motor Homes Purchased for Rental in the 
Same Manner as on Automobiles Purchased for Rental" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph B by striking out all of subparagraph (15) 
(page 2, lines 8 to 11 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'(15) The sale, to a person engaged in the business of renting or leasing motor 
homes, as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 40, or camper trailers, of 
motor homes or camper trailers for rental.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 17 -B in the 3rd and 4th lines (page 2, lines 
and 17 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "as defined in section 1481, subsection 
I-A but without restriction on length," 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 3. Effective date. This Act takes effect October 1,2012.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the reference to "camper trailer" to that definition used in 
the sales and use tax laws instead of the definition used in the property tax laws and adds 
an effective date. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/12112 ;tva-c. 
LD 1809 
LR2740(02) 
An Act To Apply the Sales Tax on Camper Trailers and Motor Homes Purchased for Rental in the 
Same Manner as on Automobiles Purchased for Rental 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" L H 
~ 7 q 5 ) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2011-12 
FY2012-13 
$0 
$55,465 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$111,824 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
. $100,641 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
($55,465) 
($2,919) 
($111,824) 
($5,885) 
($100,641) 
($5,297) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill provides that camper trailers and motor homes purchased for rental after October 1, 2012 will not be subject 
to sales tax at the time of purchase. Instead, the rental of such a vehicle shall be considered to be a taxable service. 
These changes will reduce General Fund receipts by $55,465 in FY 2012-13 and will reduce revenue sharing by 
$2,919 in that year. General Fund revenue reductions will increase to an estimated $111,824 in FY 2013-14, but 
losses will begin diminishing in FY 2014-15 as more rentals become subject to sales tax. 
LR2740(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Review Reimbursement for Prescription Drugs under the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1811
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MARTIN, SHERMAN, THERIAULT

Legislative Document 
No. 1811 
H.P. 1335 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2012 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Review Reimbursement for Prescription Drugs under the 
MaineCare Program 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representative: THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Sec. 1.  Review reimbursement for prescription drugs. Resolved:  That the 
Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall undertake a full review of the rules 
governing reimbursement for prescription drugs under the MaineCare program, including 
a review of the MaineCare reimbursement rates for prescription drugs purchased in retail 
pharmacies and for prescription drugs purchased by mail order.  The commissioner shall 
examine differences in such reimbursement rates for prescription drugs and shall develop 
recommendations for any necessary changes to the reimbursement rates for prescription 
drugs purchased in retail pharmacies and for prescription drugs purchased by mail order; 
and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Health and Human 
Services shall submit a report containing the results of the review conducted pursuant to 
section 1 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
health and human services matters no later than December 15, 2012.  After receipt and 
review of the report, the joint standing committee may submit a bill to the First Regular 
Session of the 126th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Commissioner of Health and Human Services to undertake a 
full review of the rules governing reimbursement for prescription drugs under the 
MaineCare program, including a review of the MaineCare reimbursement rates for 
prescription drugs purchased in retail pharmacies and for prescription drugs purchased by 
mail order.  The commissioner is directed to submit a report to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters 
no later than December 15, 2012, and the joint standing committee is authorized to 
submit a bill to the First Regular Session of the 126th Legislature.
An Act To Establish "The Dirigo March" as the Official March ofthe State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1815
Committee Amendment CA_A_S418 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A." to S.P. 627, L.D. 1815, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish "The Dirigo March" as the Official March ofthe State" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §210-A in the first paragraph in the first line (page 1, 
line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "song" and inserting the following: 'march' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that "The Dirigo March" is a march rather than a song. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT