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Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0943
House Amendment HA_A_H150 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "I/- " to H.P. 943, Resolution, "JOINT RESOLUTION 
AFFIRMING THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF MAINE AND THE 
REPUBLIC OF CHINA" 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the 5th indented paragraph and inserting 
the following: 
'WHEREAS, the United States ranks as Taiwan's 3rd-largest trading partner, and 
Taiwan was the 16th-largest trading partner of the United States in 2012; and' 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the 7th indented paragraph. 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the 2nd resolved paragraph. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the joint reso uti n specific references to bilateral 
trade and investment. 
SPONSOREDBY: ______ ~--------~-------
(Representative MCCA 
TOWN: Skowhegan 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0963
Committee Amendment CA_A_H278 (House)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" to 
H.P. 
963, 
Resolution, 
"JOINT 
RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 
AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROVIDE TO THE 
HOUL TON 
BAND 
OF 
MALISEET 
INDIANS 
JUST 
AND 
EQUITABLE 
COMPENSATION COMPARABLE TO THE SETTLEMENT PROVIDED TO THE 
PENOBSCOT NATION AND THE PASSAMAQUODDY TRIDE" 
Amend the resolution in the first resolved paragraph in the 3rd and 4th lines by 
striking out the following: "fair level of compensation that is comparable to the 
compensation that was previously provided to the Passamaquoddy Tribe and Penobscot 
Nation" and inserting the following: 'equal share of the remaining balance held in trust for 
the benefit of the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation pursuant to United 
States Public Law 96-420' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
It amends the joint resolution to request the President of the United States and the United 
States Congress to consider providing to the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians a just and 
equal share of the remaining balance held in trust for the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the 
Penobscot Nation under the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980, United 
States Public Law 96-420. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0943
House Amendment HA_B_H154 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "E> " to H.P. 943, Resolution, "JOINT RESOLUTION 
AFFIRMING THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF MAINE AND THE 
REPUBLIC OF CHINA" 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the 5th indented paragraph and inserting 
the following: 
'WHEREAS, the United States ranks as Taiwan's 3rd-Iargest trading partner, and 
Taiwan was the 16th-largest trading partner of the United States in 2012; and' 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the 7th and 8th indented paragraphs. 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the 2nd resolved paragraph. 
This amendment removes from the r~t r¢solution specific references to bilateral 
trade and investment. 
IV I 
SPONSOREDBy: ___ A~A~A~ ______________ ___ 
(Representative MC&BE) 
TOWN: Skowhegan 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1132
Senate Amendment SA_A_S324 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1132, Order, "Joint Study Order 
Establishing the Blue Ribbon Commission To Study the State Board of Corrections and 
the Unified County Corrections System" 
Amend the order by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Joint Study Order Establishing the Commission To Study the State Board of 
Corrections and the Unified County Corrections System' 
Amend the order in the first paragraph in the first and 2nd lines by striking out the 
following: "Blue Ribbon" 
Amend the order in subsection 1 in paragraph 0 in the last line by striking out the 
following: "and" 
Amend the order in subsection 1 by inserting after paragraph 0 the following: 
'E. Two members of the Legislature who serve on the Joint Standing COlmnittee on 
Appropriations and Financial Affairs, appointed in accordance with this paragraph, 
one of whom is a member of the political party having the largest number of seats in 
the Legislature, and the other of whom is a member of the political party having the 
2nd largest number of seats in the Legislature: 
(1) One Senator, appointed by the President of the Senate; and 
(2) One member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of 
the House of Representatives; and' 
Amend the order in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs to read consecutively. 
Amend the order by inserting after section 5 the following: 
'6. Meetings. The commission is authorized to meet up to 6 times.' 
Amend the order by renumbering any nonconsecutive section number to read 
consecutively. 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
". ~ ct,. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 'A" to H.P. 1132, L.D. 0 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the name of the entity perfonning the study, changes the 
composition of the entity to inc~ 2 legislative members and specifies that the 
commission is authorized to meet Jo.J6 6 times. 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1136
Senate Amendment SA_A_S327 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 1136, "Joint Study Order, Establishing the 
Maine Health Exchange Advisory Committee" 
Amend the order on page 3 by striking out all of subsection 5 and inserting the 
following: 
'5. Compensation. The legislative members of the advisory committee are entitled 
to receive the legislative per diem, as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, 
section 2, and reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses related to their 
attendance at authorized meetings of the advisory committee. Public members not 
otherwise compensated by their employers or other entities that they represent are entitled 
to receive reimbursement of necessary expenses and, upon a demonstration of financial 
hardship, a per diem equal to the legislative per diem for their attendance at authorized 
meetings of the advisory committee.' 
Amend the order on page 3 in subsection 10 in the first line by inserting after the 
following: "The" the following: 'Legislative Council on behalf of the' 
Amend the order on page 3 in subsection lOin the 5th line by inserting after the 
following: "The" the following: 'Legislative Council on behalf of the' 
Amend the order on page 4 in subsection 11 in the 2nd line by striking out the 
following: "16" and inserting the following: '4' 
Amend the order on page 4 in subsection 11 in the 4th line by striking out the 
following: "30" and inserting the following: '5' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the Legislative Council, on behalf of the Maine Health 
Exchange Advisory Committee, may accept from the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance and the Department of Health and Human 
Services grant funding made available to the State. The amendment also specifies that the 
Legislative Council, on behalf of the advisory committee, may apply for and receive 
funds, grants or contracts to support its work. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
ROF S 
SENATEAMENDMENT',!\ "toH.P.1136 
The amendment further amends the joint order to add standard compensation 
language and reporting date~ comply with Legislative Council legislative study 
guidelines. 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1118

HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR 
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm 
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT 
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative McCABE of Skowhegan, the following Joint 
Order:  (H.P. 1118) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that: 
1.  Review; submit legislation; First Regular Session.  The Joint Standing 
Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall review the Maine dairy 
stabilization tiers of production and target prices established pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 3153-B and, based on its review, may submit to the 
and 
2.  Review; submit legislation; Second Regular Session.  The Joint Standing 
Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may review during the Second 
Regular Session of the 126th Legislature the Maine dairy stabilization tiers of production 
and target prices established pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 
3153-B and, based on its review, may submit to the Second Regular Session of the 126th 
Legislature a bill to amend established rates. 
READ and PASSED. 
Sent for concurrence. 
_________________________________
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Improve Highways, Bridges and MuItimodal Facilities SUMMARY This amendment amends the so-called carry-over order to remove "S.P. 377, L.D. 1095 - An Act To Authori a eneral nd Bond Issue To Improve Highways, Bridges and Multimodal Facilities. SPONSOREDBY: ________ ~ __ ~-----------(Representative FREDETTE) TOWN: Newport Page 1 - 126LR2202(02)-1 HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1145
House Amendment HA_A_H579 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "14,,, to H.P. 1145, Order, "Joint Order That the Specified 
Matters Be Held Over to Any Special andlor Regular Session of the I 26th Legislature" 
Amend the order in that part relating to "Appropriations and Financial Affairs" by 
striking out the following: 
"S.P. 377, L.D. 1095 - An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Improve 
Highways, Bridges and MuItimodal Facilities" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the so-called carry-over order to remove "S.P. 377, L.D. 
1095 - An Act To Authori 
a 
eneral 
nd Bond Issue To Improve Highways, Bridges 
and Multimodal Facilities. 
SPONSOREDBY: ________ ~ 
__ ~-----------
(Representative FREDETTE) 
TOWN: Newport 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish the Maine Length of Service Award Program" the following: H.P. 870, L.D. 1230 - An Act To Improve Access to Oral Health Care SUMMARY -over order to add H.P. 870, L.D. 1230, SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~=-__ ~ ____ ~~ ____ _ (Representative BERRY) TOWN: Bowdoinham Page 1 - 126LR2202(03)-1 HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1145
House Amendment HA_B_H580 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "{3,, to H.P. 1145, Order, "Joint Order That the Specified 
Matters Be Held Over to Any Special and/or Regular Session of the 126th Legislature" 
Amend the order in that part relating to "Labor, Commerce, Research and 
Economic Development" by inserting after the following: "H.P. 819, L.D. 1154 - An Act 
To Establish the Maine Length of Service Award Program" the following: 
'H.P. 870, L.D. 1230 - An Act To Improve Access to Oral Health Care' 
SUMMARY 
-over order to add H.P. 870, L.D. 1230, 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~=-__ ~ ____ ~~ ____ _ 
(Representative BERRY) 
TOWN: Bowdoinham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Redesign Maine's School Funding Model" the following: RP. 534, L.D. 783 - An Act To Change the Voting Requirements for the Withdrawal of a Municipality from a Regional School Unit SUMMARY This amendment amends the so-called carry-over order to add H.P. 534, L.D. 783, An Act To Change the Voting Re he Withdrawal of a Municipality from a Regional School Unit. SPONSOREDBY:~ __ ~ __________ ~~ ____ ___ TOWN: Bowdoinham Page 1 - 126LR2202(04)-1 HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1145
House Amendment HA_C_H582 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "~to H.P. 1145, Order, "Joint Order That the Specified 
Matters Be Held Over to Any Special and/or Regular Session of the 126th Legislature" 
Amend the order in that part relating to "Education and Cultural Affairs" by 
inserting after the following: "S.P. 149, L.D. 369 - An Act To Redesign Maine's School 
Funding Model" the following: 
'RP. 534, L.D. 783 - An Act To Change the Voting Requirements for the Withdrawal 
of a Municipality from a Regional School Unit' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the so-called carry-over order to add H.P. 534, L.D. 783, An 
Act To Change the Voting Re 
he Withdrawal of a Municipality from a 
Regional School Unit. 
SPONSOREDBY:~ __ ~ 
__________ ~~ 
____ ___ 
TOWN: Bowdoinham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of the MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0003
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 3 
H.P. 5 
House of Representatives, January 8, 2013 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of the MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Home and Community 
Benefits for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic 
Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health 
and Human Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland 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. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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 the MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Home and Community Benefits for Adults 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 the MaineCare Benefits 
Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Home and Community Benefits for Adults with 
Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Health and Human Services.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 252: Rules Governing Certification of Seed Potatoes in the State of Maine, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0002
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 2 
H.P. 4 
House of Representatives, January 8, 2013 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 252:  
Rules Governing Certification of Seed Potatoes in the State of 
Maine, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative DILL of Old Town for the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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 252: 
Rules Governing Certification of Seed Potatoes in the State of Maine, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry 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 252: Rules 
Governing Certification of Seed Potatoes in the State of Maine, a major substantive rule 
of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 675: Infrastructure Surcharge and Capital Reserve Accounts, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0004
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Legislative Document 
No. 4 
H.P. 6 
House of Representatives, January 8, 2013 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 675: 
Infrastructure Surcharge and Capital Reserve Accounts, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HOBBINS of Saco for the Public Utilities Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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 Chapter 675: Infrastructure 
Surcharge and Capital Reserve Accounts, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule 
of the Public Utilities Commission that has been submitted to the Legislature for review 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 675: Infrastructure Surcharge 
and Capital Reserve Accounts, a major substantive rule of the Public Utilities 
Commission.
An Act To Make Changes to the Potato Marketing Improvement Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0005
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S330 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 9, 
L.D. 5, Bill, "An Act To Make Changes to the Potato Marketing Improvement Fund" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 13. 
SUMMARY 
SPONSORED~ '''-\' -<~A ttl J(..L 
(Senator HILL) 
COUNTY: York 
I'IICALNOI'IIlIQVIRID 
... ......, 
tions section. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06125113 
~ac. 
LD5 
LR242(04) 
An Act To Make Changes to the Potato Marketing Improvement Fund 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'~ to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hill of York 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$165,491 
$168,103 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$170,896 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$173,773 
This amendment reverses the de allocation in the bill to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry for 
the elimination of a position related to activities that are being transferred to the Maine Potato Board in LD 1509, the 
2014-2015 Biennial Budget. The deallocation is already in LD 1509 and is not needed in this bill. As amended, this 
bill is left with language which is still needed to complete the transfer in the budget. 
LR0242(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit a Requirement That a Superintendent Reside in the School Administrative Unit
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0006
Committee Amendment CA_A_H31 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs, replaces the bill and provides that a school board may elect a superintendent without regard to whether the superintendent resides in a municipality that is included within the school administrative unit
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1051

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT·A "to H.P. 10, L.D. 6, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit a 
Requirement That a Superintendent Reside in the School Administrative Unit" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding the Authority of a School Board To Elect a School 
Superintendent' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §1051, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7. Residence. Notwithstanding any local ordinance or charter to the contrary, a 
school board may elect a superintendent without regard to whether the superintendent 
resides in a municipality that is included within the school administrative unit.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs, replaces the bill and provides that a school board may 
elect a superintendent without regard to whether the superintendent resides in a 
municipality that is included within the school administrative unit. It also removes the 
emergency preamble and clause from the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit a Requirement That a Superintendent Reside in the School Administrative Unit
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0006
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CASAVANT, DUTREMBLE, BEAUDOIN, POULIOT, ROCHELO, WILSON, KATZ
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1051

Legislative Document 
No. 6 
H.P. 10 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2013 
An Act To Prohibit a Requirement That a Superintendent Reside in 
the School Administrative Unit 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CASAVANT of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator DUTREMBLE of York and 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, POULIOT of Augusta, ROCHELO of Biddeford, 
WILSON of Augusta, Senator: KATZ of Kennebec. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, qualified applicants for a position of superintendent may currently be 
disqualified because of a school board requirement that the superintendent must reside 
within the school administrative unit; 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.  20-A MRSA §1051, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7.  Residence.  Notwithstanding any local ordinance or charter to the contrary, a 
school board may not require that a superintendent reside in a municipality that is 
included within the school administrative unit. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits school boards from requiring that a superintendent reside in a 
municipality that is included within the school administrative unit.
An Act To Equalize the Premiums Imposed on the Sale of Motor Vehicle Oil
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0007
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: HARVELL
Amends: 10 MRSA §1020

Legislative Document 
No. 7 
H.P. 11 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2013 
An Act To Equalize the Premiums Imposed on the Sale of Motor 
Vehicle Oil 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1020, sub-§1, ¶¶A-2 and C-1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 
211, §2 and affected by §27, are repealed. 
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §1020, sub-§6-A, as repealed and replaced by PL 2011, c. 211, 
§5 and affected by §27, is amended to read: 
6-A.  Premium.  In addition to any other tax or charge imposed under state or federal 
law, a premium of 35¢ per gallon is imposed on motor vehicle oil sold or distributed in 
the State as provided in this subsection. A motor vehicle oil dealer that makes the first 
sale or distribution of motor vehicle oil in the State shall pay the premium. 
The premium is calculated as follows: 
A.  Diesel engine crankcase oil is subject to a premium of 35¢ per gallon; 
B.  Gasoline engine crankcase oil sold or distributed in a container with a volume of 5 
gallons or less is subject to a premium of 35¢ per gallon; 
C.  Gasoline engine crankcase oil sold or distributed in a container with a volume of 
more than 5 gallons is subject to a premium of $1.10 per gallon; and 
D.  All motor vehicle oil other than diesel engine crankcase oil and gasoline engine 
crankcase oil that is sold or distributed in a container with a volume of 16 gallons or 
less is subject to a premium of 35¢ per gallon. 
All premiums must be paid to the State Tax Assessor and are subject to the administrative 
provisions of Title 36, Parts 1 and 3 as though they were a sales tax liability. By the 20th 
day of each month, the State Tax Assessor shall notify the State Controller and the 
Treasurer of State of the amount of revenue attributable to the premium collected under 
this subsection in the previous month. When notified by the State Tax Assessor, the State 
Controller shall transfer that amount to the fund. 
Sec. 3.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2013. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, most motor vehicle oil is subject to a premium of 35¢ per gallon; 
gasoline engine crankcase oil that is distributed in a container with a volume of more than 
gallons is subject to a premium of $1.10 per gallon. 
This bill equalizes the premium for all motor vehicle oil, regardless of the container 
size, at 35¢ per gallon.
An Act To Equalize the Premiums Imposed on the Sale of Motor Vehicle Oil
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0007
Committee Amendment CA_A_H44 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 11, L.D. 7, Bill, "An Act To Equalize 
the Premiums Imposed on the Sale of Motor Vehicle Oil" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendlJ1ent is the minority report of the committee and incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revenue 
Approved: 03/07/13 
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LD7 
LR 369(02) 
An Act To Equalize the Premiums Imposed on the Sale of Motor Vehicle Oil 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1\" [H -t.JL+) 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($765,000) 
($1,060,800) 
($1,103,232) 
($1,147,361) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill reduces the premium imposed by the State on gasoline engine oil sold or distributed in containers larger than 
gallons from $1.10 per gallon to $.35 per gallon. This reduction in premium decreases Other Special Revenue 
Funds revenue collected by the Bureau of Revenue Services and deposited into the Waste Motor Oil Revenue Fund. 
This could jeopardize the timely repayment of revenue bonds issued by the Finance Authority of Maine that are repaid 
with these premium payments. 
LR0369(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Provide Coverage under the MaineCare Program for Home Life Skills Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0008
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CHASE, HAMPER, MALABY, SANDERSON, SIROCKI, CRAVEN

Legislative Document 
No. 8 
H.P. 12 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Provide Coverage under the MaineCare Program for Home Life 
Skills Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic 
Disorder 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHASE of Wells. 
Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford and 
Representatives: MALABY of Hancock, SANDERSON of Chelsea, SIROCKI of Scarborough, 
Senator: CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
Sec. 1.  Coverage for home life skills services under the MaineCare 
program.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend 
its rules on the MaineCare program in Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter 
II, Section 29, Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic 
Disorder as follows: 
1.  Definitions.  The department shall amend the definitions in Section 29.02 to 
define "home life skills services," which means direct services that provide instruction to 
improve or maintain a MaineCare member's ability to care for the member and to better 
function in the environment in which the member lives, including but not limited to 
instruction with regard to preparing meals, cleaning, grooming and personal care, doing 
laundry, providing plant and pet care and learning coping skills through games and 
puzzles; and 
2.  Covered services.  The department shall amend the list of covered services in 
Section 29.05 to include coverage for home life skills services. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules 
for the MaineCare program with respect to support services for adults with intellectual 
disabilities or autistic disorder to provide that the teaching of home life skills is a covered 
service.  The rules are designated as routine technical rules.
An Act To Allow the Maine Potato Board To Have Access to Information Regarding the Potato Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0009
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SAUCIER, BOYLE, BLACK, CRAY, DILL, HICKMAN, JONES, NADEAU, THERIAULT, WILLETTE
Amends: 36 MRSA §191

Legislative Document 
No. 9 
H.P. 13 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2013 
An Act To Allow the Maine Potato Board To Have Access to 
Information Regarding the Potato Tax 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SAUCIER of Presque Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOYLE of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, HICKMAN of 
Winthrop, JONES of Freedom, NADEAU of Fort Kent, THERIAULT of Madawaska, 
WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
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 Potato Board needs reliable up-to-date information to perform 
its duties in a timely manner; 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.  36 MRSA §191, sub-§2, ¶A-1 is enacted to read: 
A-1.  The disclosure to an authorized representative of the Maine Potato Board of 
information obtained by the assessor in the administration of chapter 710; 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits the State Tax Assessor to disclose to the Maine Potato Board 
information obtained in the administration of the potato tax.
An Act To Provide a Property Tax Exemption for Family Burying Grounds
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0010
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HARVELL
Amends: 13 MRSA §1142, 36 MRSA §656

Legislative Document 
No. 10 
H.P. 14 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2013 
An Act To Provide a Property Tax Exemption for Family Burying 
Grounds 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  13 MRSA §1142, as amended by PL 1991, c. 412, §1, is further amended 
to read: 
§1142.  Family burying grounds 
When a person appropriates for a family burying ground a piece of land containing 
not more than 1/4 of an acre, causes a description of it to be recorded in the registry of 
deeds of the same county or by the clerk of the town where it is situated and substantially 
marks the bounds of the burying ground or encloses it with a fence, it is exempt from 
attachment, taxation and execution.  No subsequent conveyance of it is valid while any 
person is interred in the burying ground; but it must remain to the person who 
appropriated, recorded and marked that burying ground and to that person's heirs as a 
burial place forever.  If property surrounding a burying ground appropriated pursuant to 
this section is conveyed, the property is conveyed by the person who appropriated the 
property or by an heir of that person and the conveyance causes the burying ground to be 
inaccessible from any public way, the conveyance is made subject to an easement for the 
benefit of the spouse, ancestors and descendants of any person interred in the burying 
ground.  The easement may be used only by persons to walk in a direct route from the 
public way nearest the burying ground to the burying ground at reasonable hours. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §656, sub-§1, ¶K is enacted to read: 
K.  Family burying grounds. For the purposes of this section, "family burying 
grounds" means an area appropriated as a family burying ground in accordance with 
Title 13, section 1142 where human remains are known to be buried. 
Sec. 3.  Application.  This Act applies to property tax years beginning on or after 
April 1, 2014. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts family burying grounds of 1/4 of an acre or less from property 
taxation.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Add a Reference to the Katahdin Trail to the Sign for the First Newport Exit on Interstate 95 North
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0012
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DAVIS, THOMAS, FREDETTE, JOHNSON

Legislative Document 
No. 12 
H.P. 16 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Add a 
Reference to the Katahdin Trail to the Sign for the First Newport 
Exit on Interstate 95 North 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: FREDETTE of Newport, JOHNSON of Greenville. 
Sec. 1.  Reference to Katahdin Trail.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation, notwithstanding federal guidelines relating to directional signs for 
highways, shall amend the directional exit sign on Interstate 95 at the first northbound 
exit of the highway at Newport that now refers to Moose Mountain to include a reference 
to the Katahdin Trail. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to amend the directional exit 
sign on Interstate 95 at the first northbound exit at Newport that now refers to Moose 
Mountain to include a reference to the Katahdin Trail.
An Act To Allow Vehicles Engaged in Snow Removal or Sanding Operations on Public Ways To Use Preemptive Traffic Light Devices
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0011
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: VOLK, COLLINS, CASAVANT, NUTTING, PARRY, PEOPLES, SIROCKI, BOYLE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2057-A

Legislative Document 
No. 11 
H.P. 15 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2013 
An Act To Allow Vehicles Engaged in Snow Removal or Sanding 
Operations on Public Ways To Use Preemptive Traffic Light 
Devices 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VOLK of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: CASAVANT of Biddeford, NUTTING of Oakland, PARRY of Arundel, 
PEOPLES of Westbrook, SIROCKI of Scarborough, Senator: BOYLE of Cumberland. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, amending the law to allow vehicles engaged in snow removal or sanding 
operations on public ways to use preemptive traffic light devices will promote safety on 
Maine roadways; and 
Whereas, it is necessary to improve safety by implementing this legislation as soon 
as possible for the 2012-2013 winter season; 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.  29-A MRSA §2057-A, sub-§3, ¶¶B and C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 
633, §6, are amended to read: 
B.  Transit route buses engaged in the transportation of passengers and maintained by 
or contracted to a municipal, county or state agency; or 
C.  A vehicle used by the Department of Transportation for the purpose of installing, 
maintaining or testing a lighted traffic control device.; or 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2057-A, sub-§3, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  A vehicle owned or contracted by a municipal, county or state agency engaged in 
snow removal or sanding operations on a public way. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a vehicle owned or contracted by a municipal, county or state agency 
engaged in snow removal or sanding operations on a public way to use a preemptive 
traffic light device.
Resolve, Directing the Maine Turnpike Authority To Place Signs Directing Motorists to Berwick Academy
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0013
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BEAVERS, COLLINS, DUNPHY, PLANTE, HILL

Legislative Document 
No. 13 
H.P. 17 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Maine Turnpike Authority To Place Signs 
Directing Motorists to Berwick Academy 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAVERS of South Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, PLANTE of Berwick, Senator: HILL of York. 
Sec. 1.  Signs placed for Berwick Academy.  Resolved:  That the Maine 
Turnpike Authority, notwithstanding national guidelines relating to directional signs for 
highways, shall place directional signs on the portion of Interstate 95 designated as the 
Maine Turnpike at the northbound and southbound exits of the highway that are located 
closest to Berwick Academy and that Berwick Academy shall assume all costs associated 
with the directional signs. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine Turnpike Authority to place directional signs on the 
Maine Turnpike at the northbound and southbound exits of the highway that are located 
closest to Berwick Academy and directs Berwick Academy to assume all costs associated 
with the signs.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Name a Bridge between Kennebunk and Kennebunkport the Mathew Lanigan Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0014
Committee Amendment CA_A_H3 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A " to RP. 18, L.D. 14, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Transportation To Name a Bridge between Kennebunk and 
Kennebunkport the Mathew Lanigan Bridge" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Name a Bridge between 
Kennebunk and Kennebunkport the Mathew J. Lanigan Bridge' 
Amend the resolve in the emergency preamble in the 3rd paragraph in the first line 
(page I, line 5 in L.D.) by inserting after the following; "Mathew" the following; 'J.' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Bridge between Kennebunk and Kennebunkport named. 
Resolved: That the Department of Transportation shall designate Bridge No. 2230 on 
State Route 9, which crosses the Kennebunk River between the Town of Kennebunk and 
the Town of Kennebunkport, the Mathew J. Lanigan Bridge.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the bridge on State Route 9 that crosses the Kennebunk 
River between the Town of Kennebunk and the Town of Kennebunkport is currently 
designated as Bridge No. 2230 in the Department of Transportation's inventory of 
bridges. The amendment also changes the name of the bridge from the Mathew Lanigan 
Bridge to the Mathew J. Lanigan Bridge. 
FISCAL NOTE: REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/07113 
~ac;. 
LD 14 
LR 418(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Name a Bridge between Kennebunk and 
Kennebunkport the Mathew Lanigan Bridge 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with installation of two signs (estimated total cost of 
$800) can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. Adequate funding exists within the department's baseline 
budget to cover this cost. 
LR0418(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Authorized Hours during Which Liquor May Be Sold and Purchased
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0015
Committee Amendment CA_A_H216 (House)
Amends: 28-A MRSA §4

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "(T,, to H.P. 19, L.D. 15, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Authorized Hours during Which Liquor May Be Sold and Purchased" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §4, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2013, c. 2, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
1. Hours for sale of liquor. Except as provided in paragraphs A to D, licensees may 
sell or deliver liquor from 6 2 a.m. on any day until 1 a.m. of the following day. 
A. Licensees may not sell liquor on Sunday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., 
except on March 17th. 
B. Licensees may sell liquor on January 1 st of any year from 12 midnight to 2 a.m. 
(1) In areas in which liquor may be sold except on Sundays, if January 1st falls 
on a Monday, licensees may sell or deliver liquor between 9 p.m. Sunday, 
December 31st and 2 a.m. January 1st, notwithstanding any local option 
decisions to the contrary. 
D. Wholesale licensees may sell or deliver liquor to licensed establishments from 4 
a.m. on any day until 1 a.m. the following day.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which proposes to amend current law to allow 
licensees to sell or deliver liquor as early as 5 a.m. any day of the week. This amendment 
allows for the 5 a.m. sale and delivery of liquor Monday through Saturday but maintains 
current law prohibiting sale until 9 a.m. on all Sundays, except for Sundays falling on 
March 17th. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/16/13 ;tJvac. 
LD 15 
LR 81(02) 
An Act To Amend the Authorized Hours during Which Liquor May Be Sold and Purchased 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 7\:' ( H -d I (0 ') 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates Class E crimes and civil violations. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0081(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Name a Bridge between Kennebunk and Kennebunkport the Mathew Lanigan Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0014
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CASAVANT, DUTREMBLE, BENNETT, PARRY

Legislative Document 
No. 14 
H.P. 18 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Name a 
Bridge between Kennebunk and Kennebunkport the Mathew 
Lanigan Bridge 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CASAVANT of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator DUTREMBLE of York and 
Representatives: BENNETT of Kennebunk, PARRY of Arundel. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this resolve names a bridge in honor of a beloved local citizen who 
recently passed away; and 
Whereas, it is important to the local community to honor the late Mathew Lanigan, 
a prominent citizen, and to keep his memory alive through the naming of this bridge 
between the Town of Kennebunk and the Town of Kennebunkport to honor his memory 
for all his contributions to the community; 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.  Bridge between Kennebunk and Kennebunkport named.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Transportation shall designate the bridge on State 
Route 9 that crosses the Kennebunk River between the Town of Kennebunk and the 
Town of Kennebunkport the Mathew Lanigan Bridge. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate the bridge on State 
Route 9 that crosses the Kennebunk River between the Town of Kennebunk and the 
Town of Kennebunkport the Mathew Lanigan Bridge.