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Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1454
Committee Amendment CA_A_S234 (Senate)

J~IRST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 538, L.D. 1454, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Unicameral 
Legislature" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
State and Local Government.. incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMlTTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 06/03/13 ;tvac:.. 
LD 1454 
LR 1378(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitntion of Maine To Establish a Unicameral 
Legislature 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment Jt' (5 -Z '54) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential future biennium savings - General Fund 
Potential future biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Potential future biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-13 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of$107,250 may be required. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
If approved by the voters, the reduction in the number of Legislators, 35 fewer, would result in future cost savings to 
the Legislature beginning in fiscal year 2018-19. The projected future cost savings to the Legislature in fiscal year 
2018-19, a First Regular Session, are estimated to be approximately $5,270,300, which includes elimination of staff 
for the Senate. In fiscal year 2019-20, the Second Regular Session, the projected future cost savings are estimated to 
be approximately $5,240,600. These savings estimates could increase or decrease depending on certain policy 
decisions that will need to be made, such as the total number of positions needed to support the Unicameral 
Legislature, the number of committees that will be established and any changes in process. Some of these savings 
may also be reduced by one-time renovation costs depending on future decisions for the use of the vacated Senate 
Chamber. 
The amount of payments made through the Maine Clean Election Fund would be reduced beginning in fiscal year 
2017 -18. The amount of savings which could be realized is estimated to be $1,700,000 for the 2018 election cycle. 
With fewer candidates, the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices assumes it will not need to 
hire a Planning and Research Assistant for the 2018 election cycle, which would provide additional Other Special 
Revenue Funds savings of approximately $31,000. 
Other Special Revenue Funds revenue would also be reduced by an estimated $66,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 due to 
fewer candidates and the related qualifying contributions. 
LR1378(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Maine Library of Geographic Information Board To Convene a Stakeholder Group To Study the Feasibility of Using Maine's GeoLibrary GeoPortal for a Pilot Project That Involves Geographic Information Systems Trail Mapping
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1459
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CHENETTE, VALENTINO, BOLDUC, NADEAU, PEASE

Legislative Document 
No. 1459 
H.P. 1044 
House of Representatives, April 25, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Maine Library of Geographic Information 
Board To Convene a Stakeholder Group To Study the Feasibility of 
Using Maine's GeoLibrary GeoPortal for a Pilot Project That 
Involves Geographic Information Systems Trail Mapping 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHENETTE of Saco. 
Cosponsored by Senator VALENTINO of York and 
Representatives: BOLDUC of Auburn, MacDONALD of Old Orchard Beach, NADEAU of 
Winslow, PEASE of Morrill. 
Sec. 1.  Maine Library of Geographic Information Board to convene 
stakeholder group.  Resolved:  That the Maine Library of Geographic Information 
Board, established by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 
30-B and referred to in this resolve as "the board," shall convene a stakeholder group to 
study the feasibility of using the State's GeoLibrary GeoPortal for a pilot project that 
involves GIS-based trail mapping.  The trail-mapping project must be established in a 
municipality that has an existing GIS infrastructure.  The trail-mapping project must 
involve students, teachers, naturalists, GIS experts and the Department of Administrative 
and Financial Services, Office of Information Technology, Office of Geographic 
Information Systems under Title 5, section 1992.  The board shall obtain funding from 
private sources or through federal grants.  For the purposes of this section, "GIS" has the 
same meaning as in Title 5, section 2002, subsection 5; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than January 1, 2014, the board shall 
report the results of the study under section 1 along with any recommended legislation to 
the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government.  The Joint Standing 
Committee on State and Local Government may submit a bill related to the subject matter 
of the report to the Second Regular Session of the 126th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine Library of Geographic Information Board to convene a 
stakeholder group to study the feasibility of using Maine's GeoLibrary GeoPortal for a 
pilot project that involves geographic information systems trail mapping.  The resolve 
requires the board to report to the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local 
Government by January 1, 2014.
An Act To Examine Best Practices Relating to Tax Expenditures
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1463
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, KNIGHT, GOODE, KESCHL, LIBBY, STUCKEY, CAIN, WOODBURY

Legislative Document 
No. 1463 
H.P. 1048 
House of Representatives, April 25, 2013 
An Act To Examine Best Practices Relating to Tax Expenditures 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Representative KNIGHT of Livermore Falls and 
Representatives: GOODE of Bangor, KESCHL of Belgrade, LIBBY of Lewiston, STUCKEY 
of Portland, Senators: CAIN of Penobscot, WOODBURY of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to direct the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation to examine 
best practices relating to tax expenditures.  The committee will examine various 
approaches to tax expenditures, including but not limited to placing a cap on tax 
expenditures and developing expenditure budgets, in order to determine the best way to 
achieve the goals of tax expenditures in the most effective and efficient manner possible 
and to ensure transparency and accountability.
An Act To Streamline the Laws Related to Transportation
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1464
Committee Amendment CA_A_H220 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1049, L.D. 1464, Bill, "An Act To 
Streamline the Laws Related to Transportation" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 2 to 8. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes those sections of the bill that amend transit-related provisions 
related to public transportation administration. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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Approved: 05/20/13 ;tvae 
LD 1464 
LR 452(02) 
An Act To Streamline the Laws Related to Transportation 
Fiscal Note for Bill a. Amended by Committee Amendment .~{ ~ -d dO) 
Committee: Transportation 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
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The Department of Transportation and the Legislature can absorb within existing budgeted resources the additional 
costs associated with the review of Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23 ~d the development of recommendations 
regarding reorganization or updates to that Title. 
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LR0452(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Accountability and Efficiency of Independent Entities Involved in Separate Aspects of the State's Transportation Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1465
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, ESPLING, LAJOIE, TIMBERLAKE, WERTS, SAVIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 1465 
H.P. 1050 
House of Representatives, April 25, 2013 
An Act To Increase Accountability and Efficiency of Independent 
Entities Involved in Separate Aspects of the State's Transportation 
Systems 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, LAJOIE of Lewiston, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WERTS of Auburn, Senator: SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to consolidate under one agency those independent agencies and 
quasi-governmental agencies that are established under state law and that are involved in 
or manage, control or oversee separate aspects of the State's transportation systems, 
including but not limited to the Maine Turnpike Authority, the Maine Port Authority, the 
Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority and the Northern New England 
Passenger Rail Authority.  The consolidation of the separate entities and the 
transportation assets they oversee and manage under one comprehensive agency will 
ensure accountability and efficiency and will facilitate the economic development and 
carrying out of a cohesive state transportation policy.
Resolve, To Establish a Demonstration Project To Promote Economic Development in the Forest Products Industry Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1467
Committee Amendment CA_A_S208 (Senate)

LD 1467 
LR 1989(02) 
Resolve, To Establish a Demonstration Project To Promote Economic Development in the Forest 
Products Industry 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'AILs· ZO~) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with establishing the two demonstration projects and 
submitting a report on the status can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
An Act Authorizing the Board of Environmental Protection To Modify a License for a Wind Energy Development
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1471
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: KESCHL, LANGLEY, DUNPHY, HARLOW, HICKMAN, JONES, LIBBY, LONGSTAFF, NADEAU, NUTTING
Amends: 38 MRSA §341-D

Legislative Document 
No. 1471 
H.P. 1052 
House of Representatives, April 30, 2013 
An Act Authorizing the Board of Environmental Protection To 
Modify a License for a Wind Energy Development 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KESCHL of Belgrade. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, HARLOW of Portland, HICKMAN of Winthrop, 
JONES of Freedom, LIBBY of Waterboro, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, NADEAU of 
Winslow, NUTTING of Oakland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §341-D, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A.  Modification of license; wind energy development.  The board shall modify 
the license for a wind energy development that was approved prior to the effective date of 
this section to implement sound level standards for wind energy developments that were 
adopted by rule subsequent to the approval of that wind energy development. For 
purposes of this subsection, "wind energy development" means grid-scale wind energy 
developments as defined by Title 35-A, section 3451, subsection 6 and smaller-scale 
wind energy developments governed by Title 35-A, section 3456. 
SUMMARY 
This bill ensures that reductions in the sound level limits adopted by rule by the 
Department of Environmental Protection for the routine operation of wind energy 
developments are applied to previously approved wind energy developments. This bill 
directs the Board of Environmental Protection to modify an existing license for a wind 
energy development to implement sound level standards that were adopted by rule 
subsequent to the approval of the wind energy development.
An Act To Provide for Economic Development with Offshore Wind Power II
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1472
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S316 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" B" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1053, L.D. 1472, Bill, "An Act To Provide for Economic Development with Offshore 
Wind Power" 
II 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title and before the first paragraph the 
following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
IS 
'Emergency preamble. 'Nhereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Public Utilities Commission needs to begin a request for proposals 
process immediately to be able to review proposals in a timely manner and complete its 
review by December 31, 2013; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' , 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 7 the following: 
'Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' , 
SUMMARY 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator CLE 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide for Economic Development with Offshore Wind Power II
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1472
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_D_S321 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "D" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1053, L.D. 1472, Bill, "An Act To Provide for Economic Development with Offshore 
Wind Power" 
II 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 7 (page 1, lines 28 to 35 and 
'Sec. 7. PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. A, §6 is amended by adding at the end a new 
paragraph to read: 
IS 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission shall conduct a 2nd 
competitive solicitation of proposals for projects under this section and may not award a 
contract for a proposal under this section until it completes its review of additional 
proposals under this paragraph, as long as any such additional proposals are received 
before September 1, 2013. The commission may approve additional projects including 
but not limited to a project that is contingent on other projects previously approved by the 
commission not proceeding to construction within the time requirements or deadlines set 
forth under the previous approval. All proposals received under this section must be 
evaluated using the same criteria. The University of Maine's deep-water offshore wind 
energy pilot project must be considered a deep-water offshore wind energy pilot project 
under this section. The commission shall make all reasonable efforts to complete its 
review of proposals under competitive solicitation conducted pursuant to this paragraph 
and make decisions on additional proposals by December 31, 2013. The commission 
shall make every effort to finalize a contract under this section.' 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT" D' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "An to H.P. 1053, L.D. 1472 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a 2nd round of 
competitive solicitation for deep-water offshore wind energy pilot projects and provides 
that the University of Maine deep-water offshore wind energy pilot project is eligible to 
apply for designation as a pilot project. This amendment requires that, in order to be 
included in the review of proposals, such additional proposals must be received before 
September 1, 2013, and that t4e commisiion m~ke every effo}1: y> fi~ze a contract. 
SPONSORED BY: / 
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W--14 W QrJk 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide for Economic Development with Offshore Wind Power
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1472
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S320 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "e" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1053, L.D. 1472, Bill, "An Act To Provide for Economic Development with Offshore 
Wind Power" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 7 (page 1, lines 28 to 35 and 
'Sec. 7. PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. A, §6 is amended by adding at the end a new 
paragraph to read: 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission shall conduct a 2nd 
competitive solicitation of proposals for projects under this section and may not award a 
contract for a proposal under this section until it completes its review of additional 
proposals under this paragraph, as long as any such additional proposals are received 
before September 1, 2013. The commission may approve additional projects including 
but not limited to a project that is contingent on other projects previously approved by the 
commission not proceeding to construction within the time requirements or deadlines set 
forth under the previous approval. All proposals received under this section must be 
evaluated using the same criteria. The University of Maine's deep-water offshore wind 
energy pilot project must be considered a deep-water offshore wind energy pilot project 
under this section. The commission shall make all reasonable efforts to complete its 
review of proposals under competitive solicitation conducted pursuant to this paragraph 
and make decisions on additional proposals by December 31, 2013. If the commission 
determines that no additional proposals considered under this paragraph meet the criteria 
for approval under this section, the commission must make every effort to finalize a 
contract for any project for which a term sheet had been approved as of June 15,2013.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a 2nd round of 
competitive solicitation for deep-water offshore wind energy pilot projects and provides 
that the University of Maine deep-water offshore wind energy pilot project is eligible to 
apply for designation as a pilot project. This amendment requires that, in order to be 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT ,t.;" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1053, L.D. 1472 
included in the review of proposals, such additional proposals must be received before 
September 1, 2013. 
In addition, this amendment requires that, if the commission 
determines that no additional proposals meet the criteria for approval, the commission 
must make every effort to finalize a contract for any project for which a term sheet had 
been approved as of June 15,2013. 'h //1 f) 
SPONSOREDBY:~==-~=~~~ 
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(Senator YOUNGBLOOD) 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide for Economic Development with Offshore Wind Power
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1472
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S315 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1053, L.D. 1472, Bill, "An Act To Provide for Economic Development with Offshore 
Wind Power" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 7 (page 1, lines 28 to 35 and 
'Sec. 7. PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. A, §6 is amended by adding at the end a new 
paragraph to read: 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission shall conduct a 2nd 
competitive solicitation of proposals for projects under this section and may not award a 
contract for a proposal under this section until it completes its review of additional 
proposals under this paragraph. 
The commission may approve additional projects 
including but not limited to a project that is contingent on other projects previously 
approved by the commission not proceeding to construction within the time requirements 
or deadlines set forth under the previous approval. All proposals received under this 
section must be evaluated using the same criteria. The University of Maine's deep-water 
offshore wind energy pilot project must be considered a deep-water offshore wind energy 
pilot project under this section. The commission shall make all reasonable efforts to 
complete its review of proposals under competitive solicitation conducted pursuant to this 
paragraph and make decisions on additional proposals by December 31, 2013.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires th<~ Public Utilities Commission to conduct a 2nd round of 
competitive solicitation for deep-water offshore wind energy pilot projects and provides 
that the University of Maine det:p-water offshore wind energy pilot project is eligible to 
apply for designation as a pilot project. 
SPONSOREDBY~' 
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(Senator CLE 
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COUNTY: 
droscoggin 
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SENA'rE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide for Economic Development with Offshore Wind Power Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1472
Committee Amendment CA_A_H525 (House)

LD 1472 
LR 811(02) 
An Act To Provide for Economic Development with Offshore Wind Power 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment if· C H -5 d. 5) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiseal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
The additional costs associated with another solicitation for deep-water offshore wind projects by the Public Utilities 
Commission can be absorbed by the commission within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0811('J2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Citizen Access to Legal Representation
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1475
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CASAVANT
Amends: 4 MRSA §802, 4 MRSA §807

Legislative Document 
No. 1475 
H.P. 1056 
House of Representatives, April 30, 2013 
An Act To Improve Citizen Access to Legal Representation 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CASAVANT of Biddeford.  (BY REQUEST) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §802, as amended by PL 1985, c. 124, §2, is further amended to 
read: 
§802.  Attorneys from other states 
Attorneys who are practicing law in other states, territories or foreign countries may 
be admitted on motion to try cases in any of the courts of this State by those courts, but 
shall not and may be admitted on motion to the general practice of law in this State 
without complying with section 805-A.  An attorney admitted to the general practice of 
law in this State pursuant to this section shall disclose in writing to a client in this State 
represented by that attorney that the attorney has not met the qualifications for admission 
to practice specified in section 805-A and shall obtain from that client written consent to 
the representation. 
Sec. 2.  4 MRSA §807, sub-§1, as repealed and replaced by PL 1989, c. 755, is 
amended to read: 
1.  Prohibition.  No person may practice law or profess to practice law within the 
State or before its courts, or demand or receive any remuneration for those services 
rendered in this State, unless that person has been admitted to the bar of this State and has 
complied with section 806-A, or unless that person has been admitted to try cases in the 
courts of this State or to the general practice of law in this State under section 802. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows an attorney who practices law in a jurisdiction other than this State to 
be admitted to the general practice of law in this State without complying with the 
qualifications for admission to practice law specified in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
4, section 805-A.  This bill provides that an attorney from another jurisdiction admitted to 
the general practice of law in this State who has not met the qualifications for admission 
to practice law specified in Title 4, section 805-A must disclose in writing to a client in 
this State represented by that attorney that the attorney has not met these qualifications 
for admission and must obtain from that client written consent to the representation.
An Act To Promote and Enhance State Policy To Preserve and Support Existing Methods of Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1483
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S389 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 545, 
L.D. 1483, Bill, "An Act To Promote and Enhance State Policy To Preserve and Support 
Existing Methods of Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations section. 
SPQNSQREDBY: ~ 
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(Senator BOYLE) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL :\OTE HEQllRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/12/14 ;tvac:. 
LD 1483 
LR 1172(03) 
An Act To Promote and Enhance State Policy To Preserve and Support Existing Methods of Disposal 
of Municipal Solid Waste 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Boyle of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
Projections 
FY2016-17 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
($4,000) 
$0 
($4,000) 
$0 
This amendment eliminates the $4,000 General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 2014-15 to the Department of 
Environmental Protection for rulemaking related to the solid waste management hierarchy. The department has 
resources available in its budget to accommodate the cost of rule making. 
LRII72(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Weight Tolerance for Certain Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1484
House Amendment HA_A_H226 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "if" to H.P. 1065, L.D. 1484, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Laws Governing Weight Tolerance for Certain Vehicles" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 2357, subsection 2, 
paragraph E contains language that repeals that paragraph October 1, 2013, and this 
legislation removes that language; and 
Whereas, the date of adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 126th 
Legislature is uncertain, and this legislation needs to take effect by October 1, 2013; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preambl and emergency clause to the bill. 
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SPONSOREDBY:~~~~-*~+-~~~~~~ 
(Representative THERIA UL T) 
TOWN: Madawaska 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Weight Toll~rance for Certain Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1484
Senate Amendment SA_A_S120 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "if-\. " to H.P. 1065, L.D. 1484, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Laws Governing Weight Toll~rance for Certain Vehicles" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. ,.vhereas, 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 29-A, section 2357, subsection 2, 
paragraph E contains language that repeals that paragraph October 1, 2013, and this 
legislation removes that language; and 
Whereas, the date of adj ournment of the First Regular Session of the 126th 
Legislature is uncertain, and this legislation needs to take effect by October 1, 2013; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the foHowing legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an effil~rgency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
SPONSOREDBY: iP!l1Vwf, ~u/Lti. 
(Senator MAZUREK) 
COUNTY: Knox 
SENA'TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Weight Tolerance for Certain Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1484
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WILLETTE, SHERMAN, CLARK, FREDETTE, GILLWAY, PARRY, PEOPLES, THERIAULT, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2357

Legislative Document 
No. 1484 
H.P. 1065 
House of Representatives, April 30, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Weight Tolerance for 
Certain Vehicles 
(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. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: CLARK of Easton, FREDETTE of Newport, GILLWAY of Searsport, 
PARRY of Arundel, PEOPLES of Westbrook, THERIAULT of Madawaska, TIMBERLAKE 
of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2357, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 652, §3, is 
amended to read: 
E.  On the tri-axle unit of a 4-axle single-unit vehicle registered as a farm truck under 
section 505 and hauling potatoes, 64,000 pounds.  This paragraph is repealed October 
1, 2013. 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows a 4-axle single-unit vehicle registered as a farm truck and hauling 
potatoes a tolerance weight of 64,000 pounds until October 1, 2013.  This bill removes 
the date restriction.
An Act Relating to Insurance Company Fonnation and Dissolution
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1485
Committee Amendment CA_A_H282 (House)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3308-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1066, L.D. 1485, Bill, "An Act 
Relating to Insurance Company Fonnation and Dissolution" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. 24-A MRSA §3308-A, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 56, § 18, is 
amended to read: 
1. Duty to file. If a document delivered to the office of the Secretary of State for 
filing pursuant to this chapter satisfies the requirements of Title 13-C and this chapter, the 
Secretary of State shall file the document.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that Maine insurance corporations are subject to the 
requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 13-C, the Maine Business Corporation 
Act. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Reduce the Use of Hospital Emergency Departments for Preventable Oral Health Conditions
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1486
Committee Amendment CA_A_H520 (House)

LD 1486 
LR 1782(02) 
An Act To Reduce the Use of Hospital Emergency Departments for Preventable Oral Health 
Conditions 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,J}, L 
f}~ 5 a0 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
fI 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
$1,935,957 
$1,935,957 
$3,132,657 
FY 2014-15 
$2,220,397 
$2,220,397 
$3,554,368 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$668,778 
$668,778 
$1,102,581 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$688,778 
$688,778 
$1,102,581 
Provides General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of$1,935,957 in fiscal year 
2013-14 and $2,220,397 in fiscal year 2014-15 fer the net costs of expanding MaineCare coverage of oral health 
services for MaineCare eligible persons 21 years of age and older. Assumes 33,557 MaineCare eligible adults (25% of 
those eligible) will access these new oral health sl~rvices at an average annual cost of $442, resulting in total annual 
costs of$14,832,194 (state and federal). Offsetting against these costs are assumed savings in hospital expenditures 
related to dental diagnostic codes and a re-direction of funds being spent on adult dental care. The bill's additional 
spending is assumed to fully phase in during the biennium while offsetting savings are assumed to phase-in over a 
longer period of time. 
LRl782(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce the Use of Hospital Emergency Departments for Preventable Oral Health Conditions
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1486
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: EVES, GRATWICK, BERRY, FARNSWORTH, GILBERT, GRAHAM, HERBIG, PEOPLES, SANBORN
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-F

Legislative Document 
No. 1486 
H.P. 1068 
House of Representatives, May 1, 2013 
An Act To Reduce the Use of Hospital Emergency Departments for 
Preventable Oral Health Conditions 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Speaker EVES of North Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, FARNSWORTH of Portland, GILBERT of Jay, 
GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, HERBIG of Belfast, PEOPLES of Westbrook, SANBORN of 
Gorham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-F, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 1997, c. 159, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
D.  Treatment necessary to relieve pain, eliminate infection or prevent imminent 
tooth loss; and 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3174-F, sub-§1, ¶D-1 is enacted to read: 
D-1.  Services necessary to treat oral health conditions upon referral from a person's 
primary care provider or from a hospital emergency department to a dental clinic 
certified by the department to accept referrals. The dental clinic is authorized to 
provide treatment to an individual, in accordance with rules adopted by the 
department, to reduce or eliminate the need for future acute oral health care by that 
individual, including the screening, diagnosis and treatment of other conditions 
identified upon referral to the clinic. A dental clinic certified by the department to 
accept referrals and provide care under this paragraph must have procedures in place 
to ensure prompt access to care for individuals referred by a hospital emergency 
department or by a primary care provider. Rules adopted under this paragraph are 
routine technical rules under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A; and 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands MaineCare coverage of oral health treatment for persons 21 years 
of age and older who seek treatment from their primary care provider or in a hospital 
emergency department for an acute oral health or related condition and are referred by the 
primary care provider or the hospital to a dental clinic certified by the Department of 
Health and Human Services to receive referrals. The bill requires MaineCare to cover 
medically necessary treatment of the underlying oral health conditions that led to the 
referral, as well as the screening, diagnosis and treatment of other conditions identified 
upon referral to the dental clinic. The department is authorized to adopt routine technical 
rules to determine the extent of covered services and the dental clinics that qualify to 
provide the expanded scope of services, including ensuring that those clinics provide 
prompt access to treatment.
An Act To Implement Managed Care in the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1487
Committee Amendment CA_A_S217 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 552, L.D. 1487, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement Managed Care in the MaineCare Program" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/30/13 hac. 
LD 1487 
LR 1044(02) 
An Act To Implement Managed Care in the MaineCare Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A-'{;s-tit) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential future biennium savings - General Fund 
Potential conflict with provisions included in the Governor's proposed 2014-2014 Biennial Budget (LD 1509). 
LR1044(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ad~r~ss Maine's Immediate Workforce Needs
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1489
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S364 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 554, 
L.D. 1489, Bill, "An Act To Ad~r~ss Maine's Immediate Workforce Needs" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the 8th line (page 4, line 1 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "January 15,2014" and inserting the following: 'December 1, 
2014' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the last line (page 4, line 8 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "January 15,2014" and inserting the following: 'December 1, 
2014' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine Workforce Opportunities Marketing Fund N162 
Initiative: Provides funds to create and maintain qualified employee and employer 
registries and to market the Job Creation Through Educational Opportunity Program. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2013-14 
$0 
$0 
2014-15 
$144,000 
$144,000 
Sec. 4. Effective date. That section of this Act that enacts the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, chapter 383, subchapter 2, article 2-C takes effect July 1,2014.' 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
ROFS 
SENATE AMENDMENT~" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 554, L.D. 1489 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays the implementation of the Maine Workforce Opportunities 
Program until July 1, 2014 and delays the reporting date of the Commissioner of 
Economic and Community Development until December 1,2014. The amendment also 
removes the funding in fiscal year 2013-14 due to the delay of the implementation of the 
program. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(seea~ 
SPONSORED~~v 
(Senator HILL) 
COUNTY: York 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/25/13 
fl;vac::.. 
LD 1489 
LR493(04) 
An Act To Address Maine's Immediate Workforce Needs 
Fiscal Note for Senate AmendmentA" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hill of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($175,000) 
($175,000) 
$94,000 
$0 
$94,000 
$0 
This amendment eliminates the General Fund appropriation of$175,000 in fiscal year 2013-14 by delaying the 
effective date until July 1,2014. 
$0 
$0 
As amended, this bill includes a General Fund appropriation of$144,000 in fiscal year 2014-15 to the Maine 
Workforce Opportunities Marketing Fund established within the Department of Economic and Community 
Development for the costs associated with establishing and maintaining the qualified employee and qualified 
employer registries and for marketing the Job Creation through Educational Opportunity Program through March 31, 
2021. 
LR0493(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen the Laws Regardi.ng Certain Crimes Committed by a Person in a Position of Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1491
Committee Amendment CA_A_S209 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 556, L.D. 1491, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen the Laws Regardi.ng Certain Crimes Committed by a Person in a Position of 
Authority" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Extend the Statlilte of Limitations on Certain Sex Crimes' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 17 -A MRSA §8, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. A prosecution for a Class A, Class B or Class C crime involving unlawful 
sexual contact or gross sexual assault must be commenced within 8 years after it is 
committed. 
This subsection does not apply to a Class D crime enhanced to a Class C crime pursuant 
to section 1252, subsection 4·-A. 
Sec. 4. Application. This Act applies to the crimes of gross sexual assault under 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 253 and unlawful sexual contact tmder 
Title 17-A, section 255-A committed on or after the effective date of this Act or for 
which the prosecution has not yet been barred by the statute of limitations in force 
immediately prior to the effeetive date of this Act.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment remOves provisions of the bill regarding sexual acts committed by a 
person who has certain authority over the other person. 
It extends the statute of 
limitations period from 6 years to 8 years for Class A, Class B and Class C sex crimes. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
COMNllTTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04113 ,;tvae 
LD 1491 
LR 1766(02) 
An Act To Strengthen the Laws Regarding Certain Crimes Committed by a Person in a Position of 
Authority 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''!('LS - '2.C:t1 ) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
May increase violations of existing Class A, B and C crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR1766(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1498
Committee Amendment CA_A_S251 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ?4 " to S.P. 559, L.D. 1498, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Labor Laws as They Relate to Payment for Required Medical Examinations" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §592 in the first paragraph in the 10th and 11th lines 
(page 1, lines 14 and 15 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "100% of the cost of 
which is paid by the employer" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §592 in the first paragraph in the 12th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"ultimately" and inserting the following: 
'ultimately' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §592 in the first paragraph in the 12th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "examination" the following: " including but 
not limited to any copayments or other out-of-pocket expenses' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that an employer may not require an employee or accepted 
applicant for employment to bear the expense of any copayments or other out-of-pocket 
expenses when the employer pays the medical expense of a medical exam ordered or 
required by the employer. 
FISCAL ~OT[ REQURED 
(See attached) 
COMMIT'TEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/30/13 
~a~ 
LD 1498 
LR2052(02) 
An Act To Amend the Labor Laws as They Relate to Payment for Required Medical Examinations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee AmendmentA" (\5-J..51) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2052(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Minor Changes and Corrections to Statutes Administered by the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1497
Committee Amendment CA_A_H300 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1074, L.D. 1497, Bill, "An Act To 
Make Minor Changes and Corrections to Statutes Administered by the Department of 
Environmental Protection" 
Amend the bill in section 12 in paragraph A in the last line (page 4, line 22 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "$4,500,000" the following: 'per fiscal year adjusted 
annually based on the Consumer Price Index as reported by the United States Department 
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the maJonty report of the committee and provides that 
disbursements fi.·om the Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund for personal services may not 
exceed $4,500,000 per year as adjusted by the Consumer Price Index. The bill capped 
personal services at $4,500,000. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Economic and Community Development To Adopt Certain Eligibility Requirements Regarding Community Development Block Grants
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1499
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: JACKSON, THERIAULT, PATRICK, DILL, FITZPATRICK, GILBERT, NADEAU, NOON, SAUCIER, SCHNECK

Legislative Document 
No. 1499 
S.P. 560 
In Senate, May 7, 2013 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Economic and Community 
Development To Adopt Certain Eligibility Requirements Regarding 
Community Development Block Grants 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska and 
Senator: PATRICK of Oxford, Representatives: DILL of Old Town, FITZPATRICK of 
Houlton, GILBERT of Jay, NADEAU of Fort Kent, NOON of Sanford, SAUCIER of Presque 
Isle, SCHNECK of Bangor. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Economic and Community Development may not 
establish minimum population under eligibility requirements for the housing 
assistance grant program in the Community Development Block Grant 
Program statement. Resolved:  That the Department of Economic and Community 
Development may not establish a minimum population requirement under the eligibility 
requirements for the housing assistance grant program in the program statement for 
community development block grants pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 13073; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Department of Economic and Community Development to allow 
certain community development strategies under eligibility requirements for 
the public facilities grant program in the Community Development Block 
Grant Program statement. Resolved:  That the Department of Economic and 
Community Development may not consider only activities that alleviate threats to the 
health and safety of the general public but must allow any local public facility activity 
that is part of a community development strategy leading to future public and private 
investments under the eligibility requirements for the public facilities grant program in 
the program statement for community development block grants pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 13073. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve prohibits the Department of Economic and Community Development 
from establishing a minimum population requirement in the eligibility requirements of 
the housing assistance grant program and to allow certain community development 
strategies in the eligibility requirements of the public facilities grant program in the 
Community Development Block Grant Program statement.