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An Act To Prohibit Texting while Driving
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0736
House Amendment HA_B_H173 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" B" to S.P. 228, L.D. 736, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit 
Texting while Driving" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Specifically Prohibit Texting That Constitutes Distracted Driving' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRS A §2118, sub-§l, as reallocated by RR 2009, c. 1, §18, is 
amended to read: 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. "Operation of a motor vehicle while distracted" means the operation of a motor 
vehicle by a person who, while operating the vehicle, is engaged in an activity ~ 
including but not limited to text messaging, that: 
(1) +hat-is Is not necessary to the operation of the vehicle; and 
(2) That actually Actually impairs, or would reasonably be expected to impair, 
the ability of the person to safely operate the vehicle. 
B. "Portable electronic device" means any portable electronic device that is not part 
of the operating equipment of a motor vehicle, including but not limited to an 
electronic game, device for sending or receiving e-mail, text messaging device, 
cellular telephone and computer. 
C. 
"Text messaging" means reading or manually composing electronic 
communications, including text messages, instant messages and e-mails.using a 
portable electronic device. "Text messaging" does not include using a global 
positioning or navigation system.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifically prohibits text messaging while driving but only if that 
text messaging actually impairs, or would reasonably be expected to impair, a person's 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT p' to S.P. 228, L.D. 736 
ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. "Text messaging" does not include sending 
electronic communicationtll 0 ~ 
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(Representative WILLETTE, A.) 
TOWN: Mapleton 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit Texting while Driving
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0736
House Amendment HA_A_H138 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/J-,, to S.P. 228, L.D. 736, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit 
Texting while Driving" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Specifically Prohibit Texting That Constitutes Distracted Driving' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRS A §2118, sub-§l, as reallocated by RR 2009, c. 1, §18, is 
amended to read: 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. "Operation of a motor vehicle while distracted" means the operation of a motor 
vehicle by a person who, while operating the vehicle, is engaged in an activity~ 
including but not limited to text messaging, that: 
(1) That is Is not necessary to the operation ofthe vehicle; and 
(2) That actually Actually impairs, or would reasonably be expected to impair, 
the ability of the person to safely operate the vehicle. 
B. "Portable electronic device" means any portable electronic device that is not part 
of the operating equipment of a motor vehicle, including but not limited to an 
electronic game, device for sending or receiving e-mail, text messaging device, 
cellular telephone and computer. 
C. "Text messaging" means reading or manually composing or sending electronic 
communications, including text messages, instant messages and e-mails.using a 
portable electronic device. "Text messaging" does not include using a global 
positioning or navigation system.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is identical to Committee Amendment "A," specifically 
prohibits text messaging while driving but only if that text messaging actually impairs, or 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "It "to S.P. 228, L.D. 736 
would reasonably be expected to impair, a person's ability to safely operate a motor 
vehicle. 
(Representative WILLETTE, A.) 
TOWN: Mapleton 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit Texting while Driving
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0736
Senate Amendment SA_A_S39 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 228, L.D. 736, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit 
Texting while Driving" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2119 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in the first line 
(page 1, line 11 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or sending" 
SUMMARY 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow the Use of Electronic Benefits Transfer Funds at Farmers' Markets
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0735
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: ALFOND, BRANNIGAN, CRAVEN, McCABE, RANKIN, STRANG BURGESS, STUCKEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §3104

Legislative Document 
No. 735 
S.P. 227 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
An Act To Allow the Use of Electronic Benefits Transfer Funds at 
Farmers' Markets 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senators: BRANNIGAN of Cumberland, CRAVEN of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: McCABE of Skowhegan, RANKIN of Hiram, STRANG BURGESS of 
Cumberland, STUCKEY of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3104, sub-§15 is enacted to read: 
15.  Farmers' markets.  A recipient of food supplement benefits under this section 
may use funds received through the electronic benefits transfer system under subsection 
4-A to purchase food at a farmers' market.  For purposes of this subsection, "farmers' 
market" has the same meaning as in Title 7, section 415, subsection 1, paragraph A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a recipient of food supplement benefits to use electronic benefits 
transfer funds to purchase food at a farmers' market.
An Act To Prohibit Texting while Driving
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0736
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DIAMOND, BEAUDOIN, CEBRA, COLLINS, THOMAS, GILBERT, MAZUREK, PARRY, PEOPLES, ROSEN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2119

Legislative Document 
No. 736 
S.P. 228 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
An Act To Prohibit Texting while Driving 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, Representative CEBRA of Naples 
and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, McCORMICK of Kennebec, THOMAS of Somerset, 
Representatives: GILBERT of Jay, MAZUREK of Rockland, PARRY of Arundel, PEOPLES 
of Westbrook, ROSEN of Bucksport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2119 is enacted to read: 
§2119.  Text messaging while operating motor vehicle; prohibition 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Cellular telephone" means a device used to access wireless telephone service. 
B.  "Portable electronic device" means any portable electronic device that is not part 
of the operating equipment of a motor vehicle, including but not limited to an 
electronic game, device for sending or receiving e-mail, text messaging device, 
cellular telephone and computer. 
C.  "Text messaging" means reading or manually composing or sending electronic 
communications, including text messages, instant messages and e-mails, using a 
portable electronic device.  "Text messaging" does not include using a global 
positioning or navigation system. 
2.  Prohibition.  A person may not operate a motor vehicle while engaging in text 
messaging. 
3.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which 
a fine of not less than $100 may be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a person may not operate a motor vehicle while engaging in 
text messaging.
An Act To Require Disclosure of the Origin of Certain Products Sold at Farm Stands
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0738
Committee Amendment CA_A_S49 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 230, L.D. 738, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Disclosure of the Origin of Certain Products Sold at Farm Stands" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page I, lines I to lOin 
L.D.) 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 7 MRS A §416 is enacted to read: 
§416. Farm stand 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. "Farm stand" means a roadside stand at which locally grown produce is offered 
for direct sale to the public and that is operated by a farmer or by a person who 
purchases the majority of the produce sold at the stand from farmers. 
B. "Produce" means fresh fruits or vegetables. 
2. Origin of produce. Produce sold at a farm stand that was not grown by the owner 
of the farm stand must have the name and location of the farm where the produce was 
grown affixed to the produce or displayed on a sign in close proximity to the produce. 
A person operating a farm stand that offers produce for sale that was not grown by a 
known farmer shall: 
A. 
Display the name of the wholesaler or retailer from whom the produce was 
obtained on a sign in close proximity to the produce; or 
B. For produce originating in another country, comply with section 530. 
3. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a 
fine of not less than $100 nor more than $200 may be adjudged.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 230, L.D. 738 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. It clarifies that the requirement for farm stands 
to provide information on the farm of origin applies only to fresh produce. It also adds a 
penalty for failure to provide required information. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQLll{ED 
(See attac~~~)_ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24111 
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LD738 
LR 1065(02) 
An Act To Require Disclosure of the Origin of Certain Products Sold at Farm Stands 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" S-L/ q 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil violations. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR 1065(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Grandfather Certain Existing Buildings and Structures with Respect to Fire Safety Codes and Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0737
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 25 MRSA §2452

Legislative Document 
No. 737 
S.P. 229 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
An Act To Grandfather Certain Existing Buildings and Structures 
with Respect to Fire Safety Codes and Standards 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2452, first ¶, as amended by PL 2007, c. 632, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
The Commissioner of Public Safety shall adopt and may amend rules governing the 
safety to life from fire in or around all buildings or other structures and mass outdoor 
gatherings, as defined in Title 22, section 1601, subsection 2, within the commissioner's 
jurisdiction. These rules do not apply to nursing homes having 3 or fewer patients. 
Automatic sprinkler systems may not be required in existing noncommercial places of 
assembly. Noncommercial places of assembly include those facilities used for such 
purposes as deliberation, worship, entertainment, amusement or awaiting transportation 
that have a capacity of 100 to 300 persons.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are 
routine technical rules, except that rules pertaining to fire sprinklers are major substantive 
rules, both of which are defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.  Buildings and 
other structures built before January 1, 2008 are subject to the rules in effect as of January 
1, 2007. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws regarding fire safety to apply rules pertaining to fire safety 
codes and standards in effect as of January 1, 2007 to buildings and other structures built 
prior to January 1, 2008.
Resolve, To Amend the Rules Concerning Long-term Care Services To Better Support Family Caregivers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0739
Committee Amendment CA_A_S205 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 232, L.D. 739, "Resolve, To Amend 
the Rules Concerning Long-term Care Services To Better Support Family Caregivers" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last indented paragraph in the last line (page 1, 
line 32 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "2-A." and inserting the following: '2-A; 
and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Nursing Facilities 0148 
Initiative: Appropriates and allocates funds for additional MaineCare long-term care 
services costs as a result of removing the requirements for written agreements for paid 
services provided by a relative and removing presumptions regarding the purpose of 
paying for services and certain transfers. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2011-12 
$283,217 
$283,217 
2011-12 
$567,284 
$567,284 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2012-13 
$377,622 
$377,622 
2012-13 
$756,378 
$756,378 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 232, L.D. 739 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, adds an appropriations and allocations 
section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
'" 
Approved: OS/22/11 
ha<=. 
LD739 
LR 780(02) 
Resolve, To Amend the Rules Concerning Long-term Care Services To Better Support Family 
Caregivers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 540 2.05 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2011-12 
$283,217 
$283,217 
$567,284 
FY 2012-13 
$377,622 
$377,622 
$756,378 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$377,622 
$377,622 
$756,378 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$377,622 
$377,622 
$756,378 
Provides an appropriation of $283,21 7 in 2011-12 and $377,622 in 2012-13 for additional MaineCare long-term care 
services costs as more people would qualifY for MaineCare services as a result of removing the requirement for a 
written agreement governing the paid services provided by a relative and from removing the presumptions regarding 
the purpose of paying for services and certain transfers. Assumes an additional 15 persons would qualifY as a result of 
the resolve's requirements. 
. 
LR0780(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Require Disclosure of the Origin of Certain Products Sold at Farm Stands
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0738
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 7 MRSA §416

Legislative Document 
No. 738 
S.P. 230 
In Senate, February 18, 2011 
An Act To Require Disclosure of the Origin of Certain Products 
Sold at Farm Stands 
(EMERGENCY) 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2011.  Referred to the Committee 
on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
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 number of farm stands operating in the State increases markedly in 
May; and 
Whereas, it is desirable that this legislation take effect prior to this seasonal 
increase; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §416 is enacted to read: 
§416.  Farm stand 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Farm stand" means a roadside stand at which locally grown farm products are 
offered for direct sale to the public and that is operated by a farmer or by a person 
who purchases the majority of the products sold at the farm stand from farmers. 
2.  Products.  A product sold at a farm stand that was not grown by the owner of the 
farm stand must have the name and location of the farm where the product was grown 
affixed to the product or displayed on a sign in close proximity to the product. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill defines "farm stand" and requires that any product that was not grown by the 
person operating the farm stand must be labelled in such a way as to identify the product's 
origin.
An Act To Eliminate the Sunset Date of the Maine Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0742
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S116 (Senate)
Amends: 27 MRSA §5

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 235, 
L.D. 742, Bill, "An Act To Eliminate the Sunset Date of the Maine Historic Preservation 
Tax Credit" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section I (page 1, lines 15 to 28 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 27 MRSA §5U, sub-§5, ~B, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. WW, §I, 
is amended to read: 
B. By January 15, 2013, the Maine Historic Preservation Commission shall review 
the tax credit provided under Title 36, section 5219-BB and shall make 
recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over taxation matters regarding specific proposals for funding the credit. 
By January 15, wg 2015 and every 2 years thereafter, the Maine Historic 
Preservation Commission shall analyze the use of tax credits provided under Title 36, 
section 5219-BB as an incentive for rehabilitation of historic structures and economic 
development, analyze tax and other revenues generated by the rehabilitation to 
determine in relation to the cost ofthe credit if they exceed the costs of the credit and 
report the results of its analysis to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over taxation matters with recommendations as to whether the 
credits under Title 36, section 5219-88 should be extended, repealed or amended. 
The recommendations must include specific proposals for funding the credit after 
fiscal year 2014-15 and appropriate transition provisions in order that projects in the 
development or planning states are not adversely affected. 
The joint standing 
committee may submit legislation related to the report.' 
SUMMARY 
Committee Amendment "A" requires the Maine Historic Preservation Commission to 
report to the Legislature every 2 years with an analysis on the use of the historic structure 
preservation tax credit and recommendations for funding the credit after fiscal year 2014-
15. 
This amendment instead requires that by January IS, 2013, the Maine Historic 
Preservation Commission make recommendations to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation matters regarding specific proposals for 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 235, LD. 742 
funding the credit and, beginning January 15,2015, the commission report every 2 years 
with an analysis on the us ",: ~he t:t ~/lcon::nd:t~ing the credit 
SPONSORED BY: --,,~_\-,,--=A/ ___ ~ 
(Senator RECTOR) 
COUNTY: Knox 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Consent of Minors for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Aid
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0746
House Amendment HA_A_H381 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "H-" to H.P. 553, L.D. 746, Bill, "An Act Regarding the 
Consent of Minors for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Aid" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1502 by striking out all of subsection 5 and inserting 
the following: 
'5. Determined at risk of harm. The minor is determined to be at risk of hann or 
maltreatment, including loss of access to treatment, if a legal guardian were to be 
notified. The determination must be made by the following: 
A. A licensed professional trained in the treatment of mental health or substance 
abuse problems; 
B. A guidance counselor; 
C. A court-appointed special advocate or guardian ad litem appointed for the minor; 
D. A clergy member; or 
E. A family or domestic violence victim advocate. 
The person making the determination shall refer the legal guardian to the department for 
investigation of possible abuse or neglect as is required in section 40 II-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment broadens the categories of people who may make the determination 
that notifying the legal guardian creates a risk to the minor of harm or maltreatment. The 
added categories are guidance counselors, court-appointed special advocates or guardians 
ad litem appointed for the minor, clergy and family or domestic violence victim 
advocates. All of the addition a categories are already included as mandated reporters of 
suspected child abuse and ne 
(Representaf 
TOWN: 
Page I - 12SLR1381(03)-1 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual Chapter III, Section 21: Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0743
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 743 
H.P. 550 
House of Representatives, March 1, 2011 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, 
MaineCare Benefits Manual Chapter III, Section 21:  Allowances 
for Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual 
Disabilities or Autistic Disorder, 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 101, 
MaineCare Benefits Manual Chapter III, Section 21: Allowances for Home and 
Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder, 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 101, MaineCare 
Benefits Manual Chapter III, Section 21: Allowances for Home and Community Benefits 
for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder, a major substantive rule 
of the Department of Health and Human Services.
An Act Regarding the Consent of Minors for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Aid
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0746
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CHASE, COLLINS, CEBRA, KNIGHT, NASS, WINSOR, SHERMAN
Amends: 22 MRSA §1502

Legislative Document 
No. 746 
H.P. 553 
House of Representatives, March 1, 2011 
An Act Regarding the Consent of Minors for Mental Health and 
Substance Abuse Aid 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHASE of Wells. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, NASS of Acton, WINSOR 
of Norway, Senator: SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1502, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §8 and affected by 
Pt. E, §2, is amended to read: 
§1502.  Consent 
In addition to the ability to consent to treatment for health services as provided in 
sections 1823 and 1908 and Title 32, sections 2595, 3292, 3817, 6221 and 7004, a minor 
may consent to treatment for abuse of alcohol or drugs or for emotional or psychological 
problems. only if the minor meets at least one of the following conditions: 
1.  Lives separately and is independent of parental support.  The minor lives 
separately from the minor's parents or legal guardians and is independent of support for at 
least 60 days; 
2.  Is married.  The minor is or was legally married; 
3.  Is a member of the Armed Forces.  The minor is or was a member of the Armed 
Forces of the United States; 
4.  Is emancipated.  The minor has been emancipated by the court pursuant to Title 
15, section 3506-A; and 
5.  Determined at risk of harm.  The minor is determined by a licensed professional 
trained in the treatment of mental health or substance abuse problems to be at risk of 
harm or maltreatment, including loss of access to treatment, if a legal guardian were to be 
notified and the mental health or substance abuse professional refers the legal guardian to 
the department for investigation of possible abuse or neglect as is required in section 
4011-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides conditions under which a minor may legally consent to treatment of 
abuse of alcohol or drugs or for emotional or psychological problems without the consent 
of the minor’s parents or legal guardians.
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Service Animal" To Conform with Federal Law
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0744
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MALABY, ROSEN, BEAULIEU, BERRY, DUNPHY, FOSSEL, O'CONNOR, SANDERSON, SIROCKI
Amends: 5 MRSA §4553

Legislative Document 
No. 744 
H.P. 551 
House of Representatives, March 1, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Service Animal" To Conform 
with Federal Law 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MALABY of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, BERRY of Bowdoinham, DUNPHY of Embden, 
FOSSEL of Alna, McCLELLAN of Raymond, O'CONNOR of Berwick, SANDERSON of 
Chelsea, SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4553, sub-§9-D, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 664, §1, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
9-D.  Service animal.  "Service animal" means any dog that is individually trained to 
do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a 
physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disability.  Other species of 
animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the 
purposes of this definition.  The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be 
directly related to the individual's disability.  Examples of such work or tasks include, but 
are not limited to, assisting an individual who is totally or partially blind with navigation 
and other tasks, alerting an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of 
people or sounds, providing nonviolent protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, 
assisting an individual during a seizure, alerting an individual to the presence of 
allergens, retrieving items such as medicine or a telephone, providing physical support 
and assistance with balance and stability to an individual with a mobility disability and 
helping a person with a psychiatric or neurological disability by preventing or 
interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors.  The crime deterrent effects of an 
animal's presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort or 
companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the definition of "service animal" in the Maine Human Rights Act 
to conform with federal law.
An Act To Encourage the Use of Reusable Bags
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0745
Committee: Taxation
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-F

Legislative Document 
No. 745 
H.P. 552 
House of Representatives, March 1, 2011 
An Act To Encourage the Use of Reusable Bags 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5219-FF is enacted to read: 
§5219-FF.  Credit for reusable bags 
A credit is allowed to a retailer as defined in section 1752, subsection 10 equal to the 
amount provided to customers of the retailer as compensation for the use of reusable 
bags.  The credit may not exceed $75,000.  This credit may not reduce the amount of 
taxes otherwise owed under this Part below zero. 
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2011. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an income tax credit up to $75,000 to retailers that provide 
compensation to customers for the use of reusable bags.
An Act To Improve Driver Education Licensing
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0748
Committee Amendment CA_A_H227 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1354

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 555, L.D. 748, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Driver Education Licensing" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 2 and 3 (page 1, lines 5 to 20 in L.D.) 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §1354~ sub-§5-A~ ,C, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 505, §15 
and affected by §22, is amended to read: 
C. Each license issued pursuant to this section A driver education school license 
expires one year from the date of issuance. The fee for the renewal of a driver 
education school license is $125. A driver education teacher or instructor license 
expires 2 years from the date of issuance. 
The fee for the renewal of a driver 
education teacher or instructor license is $-&{} $100.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision in the bill that proposes to extend driver 
education school licenses from one year to 2 years. The amendment also changes the 
duration of a teaching license of a driver education teacher or instructor from the 
proposed 5 years in the bill to 2 years. The amendment also strikes the provision that 
proposes to add 2 members from the board of a statewide driver and traffic safety 
education association and 2 business owners who hold Class A licenses to teach driver 
education to the Secretary of State's Technical Review Panel. 
FISCAL );u rt .. HJ: .. \JLIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/10111 
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LD 748 
LR 1424(02) 
An Act To Improve Driver Education Licensing 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Req uired: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-l3 
($7,360) 
$29,440 
$7,360 
($29,440) 
Projections 
FY 20l3-14 
($7,360) 
$7,360 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$29,44(1 
($29,440) 
This legislation increases the fee for a driver education teacher or instmctor license from $80 to $100 and increases 
the term of that license from one to two years. It would result in an increase in Highway Fund revenue of$7,360 in 
fiscal year 2011-12 and a decrease in Highway Fund revenue of$29,440 in fiscal year 2012-13. 
LR 1424(02) - FiscaJ l\'ote - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Hospital Credit Reporting That Is Fair to Consumers
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0747
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STRANG BURGESS, BRANNIGAN, BEAUDOIN, BERRY, DILL, FOSSEL, KENT, STUCKEY, TREAT, CRAVEN
Amends: 10 MRSA §1320-A

Legislative Document 
No. 747 
H.P. 554 
House of Representatives, March 1, 2011 
An Act To Require Hospital Credit Reporting That Is Fair to 
Consumers 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, BERRY of Bowdoinham, DILL of Cape 
Elizabeth, FOSSEL of Alna, KENT of Woolwich, STUCKEY of Portland, TREAT of 
Hallowell, Senator: CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1320-A, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 
1-A.  Duty of hospital providing information.  A hospital licensed under Title 22, 
chapter 405 that provides information to a consumer reporting agency relating to a 
delinquent consumer account shall report any extended repayment agreement and the 
experience of the hospital in collecting payment under the extended repayment 
agreement. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a hospital that reports a delinquent consumer account to a consumer 
reporting agency to report any extended repayment agreement and the experience of the 
hospital in collecting under the agreement.
An Act To Improve Driver Education Licensing
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0748
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: LUCHINI, CHAPMAN, GOODE, MORRISON, LANGLEY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1354

Legislative Document 
No. 748 
H.P. 555 
House of Representatives, March 1, 2011 
An Act To Improve Driver Education Licensing 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CHAPMAN of Brooksville, GOODE of Bangor, 
MORRISON of South Portland, Senator: LANGLEY of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1354, sub-§5-A, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 505, §15 
and affected by §22, is amended to read: 
B.  The fee for a driver education teacher or instructor license is $80 $100. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1354, sub-§5-A, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 505, §15 
and affected by §22, is amended to read: 
C.  Each license issued pursuant to this section expires one year A driver education 
school license expires 2 years from the date of issuance.  A driver education teacher 
or instructor license expires 5 years from the date of issuance.  The fee for the 
renewal of a driver education school license is $125.  The fee for the renewal of a 
driver education teacher or instructor license is $80 $100. 
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §1354, sub-§6, ¶A, as amended by PL 2003, c. 652, Pt. B, 
§7 and affected by §8, is further amended to read: 
A.  The Secretary of State shall establish the Technical Review Panel that includes 
representatives from the Department of Education, the Department of Public Safety, 
law enforcement agencies, the insurance industry, the motor carrier industry and a, 2 
members from the board of a statewide driver and traffic safety education association 
and 2 business owners who hold Class A licenses to teach driver education teacher 
and instructor.    The Technical Review Panel shall assist the Secretary of State in 
developing curriculum and teacher and instructor training and certification. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends driver education school licenses from one year to 2 years.  It also 
extends the teaching license of a driver education teacher or instructor to 5 years.  The 
bill also adds 2 members from the board of a statewide driver and traffic safety education 
association and 2 business owners who hold Class A licenses to teach driver education to 
the Secretary of State's Technical Review Panel and increases the license fees for teachers 
and instructors from $80 to $100.
An Act To Decriminalize Possession of 6 or Fewer Marijuana Plants
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0750
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, CEBRA, HARLOW, HARVELL, RUSSELL
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1107-A, 22 MRSA §2383

Legislative Document 
No. 750 
H.P. 557 
House of Representatives, March 1, 2011 
An Act To Decriminalize Possession of 6 or Fewer Marijuana Plants 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHIPMAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, HARLOW of Portland, HARVELL of 
Farmington, RUSSELL of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1107-A, sub-§1, ¶F, as amended by PL 2009, c. 67, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
F.  A schedule Z drug.  Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime unless the drug 
is marijuana, in which case a violation of this paragraph is: 
(1)  For possession of over 2 1/2 ounces to 8 ounces of marijuana, a Class E 
crime; 
(2)  For possession of over 8 ounces to 16 ounces of marijuana, a Class D crime; 
(3)  For possession of over one pound to 20 pounds of marijuana, a Class C 
crime; and 
(4)  For possession of over 20 pounds of marijuana, a Class B crime. 
Notwithstanding this paragraph, possession of 6 or fewer marijuana plants is not a 
violation of this paragraph. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §2383, sub-§1, ¶A, as repealed and replaced by PL 2009, c. 
652, Pt. B, §6, is amended to read: 
A.  A person who possesses a usable amount of marijuana commits a civil violation 
for which a fine of not less than $350 and not more than $600 must be adjudged for 
possession of up to 1 1/4 ounces of marijuana and a fine of not less than $700 and not 
more than $1,000 must be adjudged for possession of over 1 1/4 ounces to 2 1/2 
ounces of marijuana, none of which may be suspended.  Notwithstanding this 
paragraph, a person who possesses 6 or fewer marijuana plants commits a civil 
violation for which a fine of not more than $250 must be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that possession of 6 or fewer marijuana plants is a civil violation 
for which a fine of not more than $250 must be adjudged.
Resolve, To Examine State Programs That Grant Funds To Improve Real Property and To Establish a Formula for Recouping Certain Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0751
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HARVELL, CRAY, GIFFORD, LIBBY, PARRY, PLUMMER

Legislative Document 
No. 751 
H.P. 558 
House of Representatives, March 1, 2011 
Resolve, To Examine State Programs That Grant Funds To Improve 
Real Property and To Establish a Formula for Recouping Certain 
Funds 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, GIFFORD of Lincoln, LIBBY of 
Waterboro, PARRY of Arundel, PLUMMER of Windham. 
Sec. 1.  Examination of grant programs; formula for recouping funds.  
Resolved:  That the Director of the Maine State Housing Authority, in coordination with 
the Director of the Efficiency Maine Trust, shall examine their state programs, such as the 
central heating improvement program, home improvement assistance program, home 
repair program, replacement heating equipment program, commercial grant program and 
home energy savings program, that grant funds to improve real property and shall 
establish a formula for recouping funds when a recipient of funds from such a program 
sells the real property within 10 years of receiving the funds. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine State Housing Authority and the Efficiency Maine 
Trust to examine their state programs that grant funds to improve real property and to 
establish a formula for recouping funds when a recipient of funds sells the real property 
within 10 years of receiving the funds.
An Act To Strengthen the Laws Regarding Dangerous Dogs
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0755
Committee Amendment CA_A_H101 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 562, L.D. 755, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen the Laws Regarding Dangerous Dogs" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in the first line (page 1, 
line 15 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "provided in" the following: 'paragraph C 
or' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in paragraph B in the last line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following; "; or" and inserting the following: 'or a prior 
finding by the court of being a dangerous dog; or' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in the last 2 lines (page 1, 
lines 28 and 29 in L.D.) by striking out the following; "outside of a secure enclosure as 
defined in paragraph A." and inserting the following; 'off the owner's or keeper's 
premises.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the court to order euthanasia if there has been a previous 
finding that the dog is a dangerous dog. It allows a cou.rt to order a dangerous dog to be 
securely muzzled and restricted by a tether whenever the dog is off the owner's or 
keeper's premises as an alternative to being kept in a secure enclosure or euthanized. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Funding for Landfills by Imposing a Gift Package Surcharge
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0752
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: KNAPP, BERRY, BOLDUC
Amends: 38 MRSA §2144

Legislative Document 
No. 752 
H.P. 559 
House of Representatives, March 1, 2011 
An Act To Provide Funding for Landfills by Imposing a Gift 
Package Surcharge 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KNAPP of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BOLDUC of Auburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §2144 is enacted to read: 
§2144.  Gift package surcharge; landfill fund 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Gift package" means a box or other container with a capacity exceeding 110 
cubic inches provided by a retail store to a retail customer to package an item 
purchased by the customer as a gift. 
B.  "Retail store" means a place of business in this State that sells products to retail 
customers and has a retail floor space exceeding 8,000 square feet. 
2.  Gift package surcharge.  There is established a gift package surcharge of $2 per 
gift package.   The gift package surcharge must be collected by the retail store from the 
retail customer.  The amount of the surcharge must be separately stated on an invoice, 
receipt or similar document that is provided to the customer. The surcharge is the liability 
of the customer, except that the owner of the retail store is liable to remit all surcharges 
that the retail store collects as provided in this subsection.  The amount of the surcharge 
that is collected by a retail store may not be included in the base for measuring any tax, 
fee, surcharge or other charge that is imposed by this State, any political subdivision of 
this State or any intergovernmental agency.  The surcharges collected by a retail store 
must be remitted to the Treasurer of State at the times and in the manner provided for the 
remittance of sales taxes under Title 36, section 1951-A and rules adopted pursuant to 
that section for the remittance of sales taxes on other than a monthly basis.  The State Tax 
Assessor shall establish registration and payment procedures that substantially coincide 
with registration and payment procedures as provided in Title 36, section 1754-B and 
related provisions.  The Treasurer of State shall ensure that all remitted surcharges are 
deposited in the Maine Solid Waste Management Fund established in section 2201. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a retail store with over 8,000 square feet of retail floor space to 
collect a surcharge of $2 on each gift package provided to its retail customers.  The 
surcharge is remitted to the State to support the Department of Environmental 
Protection's remediation and closure program for solid waste landfills.
An Act To Allow Sunday Hunting in Northern Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0749
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: PILON, PATRICK, BRIGGS, DION, SHAW
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152-A, 12 MRSA §11205

Legislative Document 
No. 749 
H.P. 556 
House of Representatives, March 1, 2011 
An Act To Allow Sunday Hunting in Northern Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PILON of Saco. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, DION of Portland, SHAW of Standish. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152-A is enacted to read: 
§11152-A.  Hunting on Sunday 
1.  Permit system.  The commissioner shall adopt a deer permit system to allow 
hunting deer on Sunday during the open season on deer in the northern part of the State.  
The fee for a Sunday hunting permit is $25. 
2.  Violation; penalties.  A person may not hunt deer on Sunday except as provided 
in subsection 1. 
A.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B.  A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
3.  Rules.  The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary for the administration, 
implementation, enforcement and interpretation of this section.  The commissioner may 
adjust the rules for game management purposes.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section 
are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11205, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
A.  Hunt wild animals or wild birds on Sunday, except as provided in section 
11152-A; or 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to authorize 
hunting deer on Sunday in the northern part of the State during the open season on deer.  
It sets the fee for a Sunday hunting permit at $25 and requires the commissioner to adopt 
rules to implement a Sunday hunting permit system.