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An Act To Allow a Person To Possess Small Game in Excess of That Person's Possession Limit
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0391
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WOOD, JACKSON, BLACK, CRAY, DAVIS, GILLWAY, JONES, MAREAN, TIMBERLAKE, MASON
Amends: 12 MRSA §11161

Legislative Document 
No. 391 
H.P. 266 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Allow a Person To Possess Small Game in Excess of That 
Person's Possession Limit 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WOOD of Sabattus. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CRAY of Palmyra, DAVIS of Sangerville, GILLWAY of 
Searsport, JONES of Freedom, MAREAN of Hollis, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, Senator: 
MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11161 is enacted to read: 
§11161.  Exceeding the possession limit on small game   
A person may possess in that person's domicile a small game animal in excess of the 
possession limit for that small game animal if the small game animal is identified with the 
name and address of the person who legally possesses that animal and the date it was 
taken by that person.  For purposes of this section, "small game animal" includes but is 
not limited to a ruffed grouse, bobwhite quail, pheasant, woodcock, common snipe, wild 
duck, goose, rail, gray squirrel and snowshoe hare. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person to possess in that person's home a small game animal in 
excess of the possession limit if the small game animal is marked with the name and 
address of the person who legally possesses that animal and the date it was taken by that 
person.
An Act To Restore MaineCare Coverage for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0390
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: COOPER, GRATWICK, PRINGLE, SANBORN

Legislative Document 
No. 390 
H.P. 265 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Restore MaineCare Coverage for Ambulatory Surgical 
Center Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative COOPER of Yarmouth. 
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and 
Representatives: PRINGLE of Windham, SANBORN of Gorham. 
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 elimination of MaineCare coverage for ambulatory surgical center 
services in Public Law 2011, chapter 657 has resulted in a shift of services to more 
expensive inpatient settings; and 
Whereas, the elimination of MaineCare coverage for ambulatory surgical center 
services in Public Law 2011, chapter 657 has resulted in access problems for MaineCare 
beneficiaries, particularly in the medical specialties of orthopedics, ophthalmology and 
gastroenterology; and 
Whereas, an immediate restoration of MaineCare coverage for ambulatory surgical 
center services will address the access problems and will reduce costs in the MaineCare 
program; 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.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Appropriates funds to restore funding for MaineCare coverage for ambulatory 
surgical center services. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
GENERAL FUND 
2012-13 
2013-14
2014-15
All Other 
$77,697 
$93,274
$93,274
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$77,697 
$93,274
$93,274
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES 
FUND 
2012-13 
2013-14
2014-15
All Other 
$133,839 
$148,619
$148,619
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
TOTAL 
$133,839 
$148,619
$148,619
SUMMARY 
This bill restores funding for MaineCare coverage for ambulatory surgical center 
services.
An Act To Appropriate Sufficient Funds for Indigent Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0396
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: PRIEST, VALENTINO, CAREY, CROCKETT, MONAGHAN-DERRIG, MOONEN, MORIARTY, VILLA, GERZOFSKY

Legislative Document 
No. 396 
H.P. 271 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Appropriate Sufficient Funds for Indigent Legal Services 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PRIEST of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator VALENTINO of York and 
Representatives: CAREY of Lewiston, CROCKETT of Bethel, DeCHANT of Bath, 
MONAGHAN-DERRIG of Cape Elizabeth, MOONEN of Portland, MORIARTY of 
Cumberland, VILLA of Harrison, Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON 
Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services Z112 
Initiative: Provides funds to increase reimbursement for indigent legal services from $50 
per hour to $70 per hour effective October 1, 2013 and an increase to $75 per hour 
effective July 1, 2014. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a General Fund appropriation of $3,490,209 in fiscal year 2013-14 
and $5,995,237 in fiscal year 2014-15 for the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal 
Services to increase reimbursement for indigent legal services from $50 per hour to $70 
per hour effective October 1, 2013 and to $75 per hour effective July 1, 2014. 
GENERAL FUND 
2013-14
2014-15
All Other 
$3,490,209
$5,995,237
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$3,490,209
$5,995,237
An Act To Provide Local Sales Tax Increment Disbursements
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0401
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S338 (Senate)

FmST REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE AMENDMENT "1\" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 276, 
L.D. 401, Bill, "An Act To Provide Local Sales Tax Increment Disbursements" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a mandate preamble. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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LD401 
LR 1095(04) 
An Act To Provide Local Sales Tax Increment Disbursements 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment}4\' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hill of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Exempted 
Required Activity 
Unit Affected 
Municipalities will be required to reduce the property tax levy in an amount equal to 
Municipality 
the payments received from the local sales tax increment revenue. Administrative 
duties would include accounting for the new revenue source and calculating the 
reduction to the mill rate that would represent that amount of revenue each year. 
Local Cost 
Insignificant 
statewide 
Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all members elected to each House exempts the state from 
the constitutional requirement to fund 90% of the additional costs. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment adds a Mandate Preamble to the bill. 
LRI095(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt Members of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians from Property Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0402
Committee Amendment CA_A_H11 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "R" to H.P. 277, L.D. 402, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Members of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians from Property Tax" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. 
The amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03111113 
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LD402 
LR 988(02) 
An Act To Exempt Members of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians from Property Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ·fl· LH -I t) 
Committee: Taxation 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Unfunded 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Municipalities will process applications for tax exemption necessary to account for 
the exempt property owned by members of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. 
Unit Affected 
Local Cost 
Municipality 
Insignificant 
statewide 
The required local activities in this bill may represent a State mandate pursuant to the Constitution of Maine. Unless 
General Fund appropriations are provided to fund at least 90% of the additional costs or a Mandate Preamble is 
amended to the bill and two-thirds of the members of each House vote to exempt this mandate from the funding 
requirement, municipalities may not be required to implemem these changes. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Due to the Constitutional requirement in Article IV, Part Third, Section 23, the State would be required to annually 
appropriate funds to reimburse certain municipalities for not less than 50% of the property tax revenue lost due to the 
exemption proposed in this bill. At this time, the amount of property that would be affected and require state 
reimbursement is unknown. Reimbursement for lost property tax revenue does not address the mandated activities. 
LR0988(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt Snowmobile Clubs from Certain Department of Transportation Sign Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0404
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BROOKS, THIBODEAU, FARNSWORTH, HARVELL, HERBIG, LIBBY, STANLEY, WELSH
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

Legislative Document 
No. 404 
H.P. 279 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Exempt Snowmobile Clubs from Certain Department of 
Transportation Sign Requirements 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BROOKS of Winterport. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, HARVELL of Farmington, HERBIG of Belfast, 
LIBBY of Lewiston, STANLEY of Medway, WELSH of Rockport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§1, ¶H, as amended by PL 1999, c. 152, Pt. G, 
§2, is further amended to read: 
H.  Signs bearing political messages relating to an election, primary or referendum, 
provided except that these signs may not be placed within the right-of-way prior to 6 
weeks before the election, primary or referendum to which they relate and must be 
removed by the candidate or political committee not later than one week thereafter; 
and 
Sec. 2.  23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§1, ¶I, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 152, Pt. G, §3, 
is amended to read: 
I.  Adopt-A-Highway Program signs allowed under section 1117.; and 
Sec. 3.  23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§1, ¶J is enacted to read: 
J.  Directional signs of a snowmobile club affiliated with a statewide nonprofit 
association established for the purpose of promoting snowmobiling. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds directional signs of a snowmobile club affiliated with a statewide 
nonprofit association established for the purpose of promoting snowmobiling to the list of 
categorical signs that may be erected and maintained without a license or permit.
An Act To Increase Municipal Agent Fees for Licensing and Registration of Motor Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0405
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CASAVANT, BRIGGS, VEROW, DUTREMBLE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §201

Legislative Document 
No. 405 
H.P. 280 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Increase Municipal Agent Fees for Licensing and 
Registration of Motor Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CASAVANT of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, VEROW of Brewer, Senator: 
DUTREMBLE of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §201, sub-§3, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
A.  A municipal agent may charge an applicant a fee not to exceed $3 $5 over the 
required fee for each renewal of license or registration issued and a fee not to exceed 
$4 $6 over the required fee for each new license or registration issued. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the motor vehicle licensing and registration service fees that may 
be assessed, collected and retained by municipalities. The allowable service fee for the 
renewal of a license or registration is increased from $3 to $5, and the allowable service 
fee for the issuance of a new license or registration is increased from $4 to $6.
An Act To Require Antique Automobiles That Are Operated on the Highways To Be Inspected
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0406
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WERTS, BEAULIEU, NADEAU
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1751, 29-A MRSA §1752

Legislative Document 
No. 406 
H.P. 281 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Require Antique Automobiles That Are Operated on the 
Highways To Be Inspected 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WERTS of Auburn.  (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, NADEAU of Winslow. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1751, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Antique autos.  Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2, an antique auto 
registered under section 457 must receive an annual inspection based upon standards 
determined by the Chief of the State Police.  The Chief of the State Police may adopt 
rules to carry out the purposes of this subsection.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1752, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
Current law exempts antique autos from motor vehicle inspections.  This bill requires 
antique autos to be inspected based upon standards determined by the Chief of the State 
Police.
Resolve, Directing the Maine Turnpike Authority To Place Signs Directing Motorists to Oxford Casino
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0407
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, MASON, BLACK, CROCKETT, POULIOT, REED, TIMBERLAKE, WINSOR

Legislative Document 
No. 407 
H.P. 282 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Maine Turnpike Authority To Place Signs 
Directing Motorists to Oxford Casino 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CROCKETT of Bethel, MacDONALD of Old Orchard 
Beach, POULIOT of Augusta, REED of Carmel, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WINSOR of 
Norway. 
Sec. 1.  Signs placed for Oxford Casino.  Resolved:  That the Maine Turnpike 
Authority, notwithstanding national guidelines relating to directional signs for highways, 
shall place directional signs for Oxford Casino in the Town of Oxford on the portion of 
Interstate 95 designated as the Maine Turnpike at the northbound and southbound exits of 
the Gray and Auburn interchanges and that Oxford Casino shall assume all costs 
associated with the directional signs. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine Turnpike Authority to place directional signs for 
Oxford Casino in the Town of Oxford on the Maine Turnpike at the northbound and 
southbound exits of the highway that are located closest to Oxford Casino and directs 
Oxford Casino to assume all costs associated with the signs.
An Act To Require a Copy of Communications To Be Filed with Independent Expenditure Reports
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0408
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SAXTON, GERZOFSKY, MASON, MORRISON
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1019-B

Legislative Document 
No. 408 
H.P. 283 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Require a Copy of Communications To Be Filed with 
Independent Expenditure Reports 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SAXTON of Harpswell. 
Cosponsored by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: MASON of Topsham, MORRISON of South Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1019-B, sub-§4, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 524, §7, is 
amended to read: 
B.  A report required by this subsection must contain an itemized account of each 
expenditure aggregating in excess of $100 in any one candidate's election, the date 
and purpose of each expenditure and the name of each payee or creditor.  The report 
must state whether the expenditure is in support of or in opposition to the candidate 
and must include, under penalty of perjury, as provided in Title 17-A, section 451, a 
statement under oath or affirmation whether the expenditure is made in cooperation, 
consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, the candidate or an 
authorized committee or agent of the candidate.  If an expenditure is made for a 
communication in support of or opposition to a candidate, the report must contain a 
copy or image of the final version of any mailer, postcard or advertisement.  If the 
communication was made via telephone, television, radio or Internet, the report must 
include a transcript of the communication and a video or audio copy of the 
communication. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law governing reports required for independent expenditures 
made in support of or opposition to a candidate.  The bill requires that a copy of the 
communication be included with the independent expenditure report.
An Act To Establish a Veteran-to-farmer Training Pilot Program
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0409
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HICKMAN, SHERMAN, KESCHL, MAKER, POULIOT, RUSSELL, SAUCIER, SCHNECK, SHORT, WHITTEMORE

Legislative Document 
No. 409 
H.P. 284 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Establish a Veteran-to-farmer Training Pilot Program 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: KESCHL of Belgrade, MAKER of Calais, POULIOT of Augusta, RUSSELL 
of Portland, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, SCHNECK of Bangor, SHORT of Pittsfield, Senator: 
WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to establish the Veteran-to-farmer Training Pilot Program. 
1.  The bill will require the University of Maine System, the Maine Community 
College System, the Department of Labor, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry and the Department of Veterans and Emergency Management to design a 
pilot program for a postsecondary education certificate program that will enable United 
States military veterans to develop necessary skills in farming while also addressing the 
difficulties some veterans face in transitioning back to civilian life after military service. 
2.  The certificate program would provide a hands-on farming skills training 
curriculum, classroom-based business training, business start-up support and health 
monitoring for veterans.  
3.  After its design, the curriculum will be submitted to the United States Department 
of Veterans Affairs for approval in order to allow eligible veterans to use federal G.I. Bill 
education benefits for participation in the certificate program. 
4.  Completion of the certificate program would enable veterans to create new farm 
businesses and to meet the requirements to acquire the leases and loans needed to farm.
An Act To Revise the Maine Clean Election Act Regarding Participation in Political Action Committees
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0410
Committee Amendment CA_A_H157 (House)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1064

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT·A" to H.P. 285, L.D. 410, Bill, "An Act To Revise 
the Maine Clean Election Act Regarding Participation in Political Action Committees" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Limit Contributions to a Political Action Committee for Which a 
Legislator Is a Principal Decision Maker, Officer or Fund-raiser' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1064 is enacted to read: 
§1064. Political action committees with Legislators as decision makers; contribution 
limits 
A political action committee for which a current Legislator is a principal decision 
maker, officer or fund-raiser may not accept contributions aggregating more than $350 
from anyone contributor per election.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title and replaces the bill. The amendment establishes a 
contribution limit of $350 per contributor for a political action committee for which a 
current Legislator is a principal decision maker, officer or fund-raiser. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Revise the Maine Clean Election Act Regarding Participation in Political Action Committees
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0410
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CHENETTE, VALENTINO, EVANGELOS, JONES, PLANTE, RUSSELL
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document 
No. 410 
H.P. 285 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Revise the Maine Clean Election Act Regarding 
Participation in Political Action Committees 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHENETTE of Saco. 
Cosponsored by Senator VALENTINO of York and 
Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, JONES of Freedom, PLANTE of Berwick, 
RUSSELL of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§6-F is enacted to read: 
6-F.  Participation in political action committees.  A certified candidate may not 
establish a political action committee for which the certified candidate is a principal 
officer, fund-raiser or decision maker. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a certified candidate under the Maine Clean Election Act from 
establishing a political action committee for which the candidate is a principal officer, 
fund-raiser or decision maker.
An Act To Expand Employment Tax Increment Financing To Support Job Creation
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0412
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CHENETTE, MacDONALD, NADEAU, POULIOT, TURNER, WILSON, DUTREMBLE, VALENTINO
Amends: 36 MRSA §6753

Legislative Document 
No. 412 
H.P. 288 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Expand Employment Tax Increment Financing To 
Support Job Creation 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHENETTE of Saco. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: MacDONALD of Old Orchard Beach, NADEAU of 
Winslow, POULIOT of Augusta, TURNER of Burlington, WILSON of Augusta, Senators: 
DUTREMBLE of York, VALENTINO of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §6753, sub-§11, as amended by PL 2001, c. 157, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
11.  Qualified business.  "Qualified business" means any for-profit business in this 
State, other than a public utility as defined by Title 35-A, section 102, that adds 5 2 or 
more qualified employees above its base level of employment in this State within any 
2-year one-year period commencing on or after January 1, 1996 and that meets one of the 
following criteria: 
A.    The business is not engaged in retail operations; 
B.    The business is engaged in retail operations but less than 50% of its total annual 
revenues from Maine-based operations are derived from sales taxable in this State; or 
C.    The business is engaged in retail operations and can demonstrate to the 
commissioner by a preponderance of the evidence that any increased sales will not 
include sales tax revenues derived from a transferring or shifting of retail sales from 
other businesses in this State. 
For purposes of this subsection, "retail operations" means sales of consumer goods for 
household use to consumers who personally visit the business location to purchase the 
goods. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands the employment tax increment financing program to include for-
profit businesses that add at least 2 new qualified employees within a one-year period.
Resolve, Directing the Family Law Advisory Commission To Study and Report on the Uniform Parentage Act and Other Similar Laws and Proposals
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0419
Committee: Judiciary

Legislative Document 
No. 419 
H.P. 291 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Family Law Advisory Commission To Study 
and Report on the Uniform Parentage Act and Other Similar Laws 
and Proposals 
Reported by Representative PRIEST of Brunswick for the Family Law Advisory 
Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, section 354, subsection 2. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Preamble.  Whereas, Maine law may require clarification and updating with 
regard to issues relating to parental rights and responsibilities, ethics, inheritance and 
property rights when genetic, biological and factual parentage cannot be determined in 
traditional ways; and 
Whereas, Maine courts are in need of legislative guidance respecting the 
determination of parentage in such cases; and 
Whereas, the Legislature is desirous of protecting children in such nontraditional 
circumstances from unnecessary litigation, uncertainty and insecurity; and 
Whereas, the Family Law Advisory Commission is authorized to review and make 
recommendations on family law issues generally under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
19-A, chapter 5; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Study.  Resolved:  That the Family Law Advisory Commission 
established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 52-A is 
directed to conduct a comprehensive study of current Maine law, the Uniform Parentage 
Act as recommended for enactment by the National Conference of Commissioners on 
Uniform State Laws and other similar laws and proposals; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Family Law Advisory Commission shall 
submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary no later than December 1, 
2013, together with any necessary implementing legislation, for presentation to the 
Commission is authorized to submit legislation related to its report to the Second Regular 
Session of the 126th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Family Law Advisory Commission to study current Maine 
law, the Uniform Parentage Act as recommended for enactment by the National 
Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws and other similar laws and 
proposals and report to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary by December 1, 2013, 
including any necessary implementing legislation.
An Act Regarding the Driving of Deer
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0423
Committee Amendment CA_A_H108 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §11453

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 295, L.D. 423, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Driving of Deer" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11453, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
1. Unlawfully driving deer. A person may not participate in a hunt for deer during 
which an organized or planned effort is made to drive deer except that a group of J 1: or 
fewer persons may hunt together or drive deer as long as they do not use noisemaking 
devices. A group of 5 or more persons may not hunt together or drive deer.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, allows a group of 4 or fewer persons 
to hunt for and drive deer together as long as they do not use noisemaking devices. This 
amendment also specifically prohibits groups of 5 or more persons from hunting together 
or driving deer. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/03/13 
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LR 1408(02) 
An Act Regarding the Driving of Deer 
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Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Reqllired: Yes 
Fiscal N(}t~ 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - (Jeneral Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates Class E crimes. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by m;rlor amounts. 
LR1408(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Short Form Deeds Act
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0424
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CROCKETT, GOODALL, FREDETTE, HOBBINS, WILLETTE, KATZ, VALENTINO
Amends: 33 MRSA §772

Legislative Document 
No. 424 
H.P. 296 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Short Form Deeds Act 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc and 
Representatives: FREDETTE of Newport, HOBBINS of Saco, WILLETTE of Mapleton, 
Senators: KATZ of Kennebec, VALENTINO of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §772, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 69, §1, is amended to 
read: 
1.  Words of inheritance; habendum.  In a conveyance or reservation of real estate, 
the terms "heirs," "successors," "assigns," "forever" or other technical words of 
inheritance, or an habendum clause, are not necessary to convey or reserve an estate in 
fee.  A conveyance or reservation of real estate, whether made before or after the 
effective date of this section, must be construed to convey or reserve an estate in fee 
simple, unless a different intention is clearly appears expressed in the deed instrument by 
a statement that the interest conveyed or reserved is an interest other than an estate in fee, 
by a limiting of the duration of the interest to a period less than perpetual duration or by 
an explicit restriction of the interest to the use and benefit only of the person or persons to 
whom it is conveyed or reserved.  The omission of technical words of inheritance may 
not be construed to evidence an intention to convey or reserve an interest other than an 
estate in fee simple, even if such words are used elsewhere in the same instrument. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the Short Form Deeds Act to provide that a conveyance or 
reservation of real estate must be construed to convey or reserve an estate in fee simple, 
unless a different intention is clearly expressed in the instrument by a statement that the 
interest conveyed or received is an interest other than an estate in fee, by a limiting of the 
duration of the interest to a period less than perpetual duration or by an explicit restriction 
of the interest to the use and benefit only of the person or persons to whom it is conveyed 
or reserved.  This bill is submitted in response to the decision of the Supreme Judicial 
Court in Tarason v. Wesson Realty, LLC, 2012 ME 47, 40 A.3d 1005.
An Act To Change the Membership of the Family Law Advisory Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0425
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HAYES
Amends: 19-A MRSA §352

Legislative Document 
No. 425 
H.P. 297 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2013 
An Act To Change the Membership of the Family Law Advisory 
Commission 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HAYES of Buckfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §352, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §13, is 
further amended to read: 
1.  Membership.  The commission is composed of 11 12 members appointed by the 
Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court.  The members must have experience in 
practicing family law or be knowledgeable about family law.  The membership of the 
commission must include: 
A.  An active Superior Court Justice; 
B.  An active District Court Judge; 
B-1.  An active family law magistrate; 
C.  A current Probate Court Judge; 
D.  Two members of the family law section of the Maine State Bar Association, or its 
successor; 
E.  A representative of a legal services organization; 
E-1.  A representative of the Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Service; 
F.  A representative of the department; and 
G.  Two public members, at least one of whom has experience providing mental 
health services.; and 
H.  A representative of an organization of guardians ad litem. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds a member to the Family Law Advisory Commission, increasing the 
membership from 11 to 12.  The new member must be a representative of an organization 
of guardians ad litem.
An Act Regarding the Driving of Deer
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0423
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: ESPLING
Amends: 12 MRSA §11453

Legislative Document 
No. 423 
H.P. 295 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2013 
An Act Regarding the Driving of Deer 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester.  (BY REQUEST) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11453, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
1.  Unlawfully driving deer.  A person may not participate in a hunt for deer during 
which an organized or planned effort is made to drive deer except that a group of 3 or 
fewer persons may hunt together or a group of 6 or fewer persons may hunt together with 
a registered Maine guide as long as they do not use noisemaking devices. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a group of 6 or fewer persons to hunt together in a hunt for deer as 
long as they are accompanied by a registered Maine guide and as long as they do not use 
noisemaking devices.
An Act To Provide for the Continuity of a Veterinary Practice Subsequent to the Death or Incapacitation of the Owner
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0426
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HERBIG, PATRICK, CAMPBELL, GILBERT, HAMANN, MASON, VOLK, WINCHENBACH
Amends: 13 MRSA §732

Legislative Document 
No. 426 
H.P. 298 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2013 
An Act To Provide for the Continuity of a Veterinary Practice 
Subsequent to the Death or Incapacitation of the Owner 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HERBIG of Belfast. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, GILBERT of Jay, HAMANN of South Portland, 
MASON of Topsham, VOLK of Scarborough, WINCHENBACH of Waldoboro. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  13 MRSA §732, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6.  Legal guardian or personal representative of deceased or incapacitated 
veterinarian.  For the purposes of this chapter, the legal guardian or personal 
representative of a veterinarian licensed under Title 32, chapter 71-A may contract with 
another veterinarian to continue the operations of the practice of the deceased or 
incapacitated veterinarian for a period of up to 24 months after the death or incapacitation 
of the veterinarian or until the practice is sold, whichever occurs first. For purposes of 
this subsection, "personal representative" has the same meaning as in Title 18-A, section 
1-201, subsection 30. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, a veterinarian may practice only under the veterinarian's own 
name or in association with one or more other veterinarians. This bill permits the legal 
guardian or personal representative of a deceased or incapacitated veterinarian to contract 
with another veterinarian to continue the practice for a period of up to 24 months after the 
death or incapacitation of the veterinarian or until the practice is sold, whichever occurs 
first.
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Who May Appeal a Reconsideration Decision to the Maine Board of Tax Appeals
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0430
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: THOMAS
Amends: 36 MRSA §151, 36 MRSA §151-D

Legislative Document 
No. 430 
S.P. 161 
In Senate, February 14, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Who May Appeal a 
Reconsideration Decision to the Maine Board of Tax Appeals 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §151, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 694, §3, is 
amended to read: 
E.  A reconsidered decision rendered on any request other than a small claim request 
constitutes the assessor's final determination, subject to review by either the board or 
directly by the Superior Court.  A reconsidered decision rendered on a small claim 
request constitutes the assessor's final determination and final agency action and is 
subject to de novo review by the Superior Court.  For purposes of this paragraph, 
"small claim request" means a petition for reconsideration when the amount of tax or 
refund request in controversy is less than $5,000 $250. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §151-D, sub-§10, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 694, §6, is 
amended to read: 
A.  If requested by a petitioner in a statement of appeal, the appeals office shall hold 
an appeals conference to receive additional information and to hear arguments 
regarding the protested assessment or determination.  The board shall set a rate of no 
more than $150 as a processing fee for each petition that proceeds to an appeals 
conference of no more than $25 when the amount of tax or refund request in 
controversy is less than $5,000 and no more than $250 when the amount of tax or 
refund request in controversy is $5,000 or more.  These fees must be credited to a 
special revenue account to be used to defray expenses in carrying out this section.  
Any balance of these fees in the special revenue account does not lapse but is carried 
forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purposes in the 
following years. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, a petition for appealing a tax or tax refund request that is less than 
$5,000 must be appealed to Superior Court. This bill changes the threshold for an appeal 
to the Maine Board of Tax Appeals to $250. It also changes the $150 processing fee for 
petitions that proceed to an appeals conference to $25 when the amount of tax or refund 
request in controversy is less than $5,000 and $250 when the amount of tax or refund 
request in controversy is $5,000 or more.
An Act To Authorize a GARVEE Bond for the Repair of Deficient Arterial State Highways and Bridges
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0429
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MAZUREK, GOODALL, JACKSON, PATRICK, CHIPMAN, EVANGELOS, STUCKEY, THERIAULT, VEROW

Legislative Document 
No. 429 
S.P. 160 
In Senate, February 14, 2013 
An Act To Authorize a GARVEE Bond for the Repair of Deficient 
Arterial State Highways and Bridges 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator MAZUREK of Knox. 
Cosponsored by Senators: GOODALL of Sagadahoc, JACKSON of Aroostook, PATRICK of 
Oxford, Representatives: CHIPMAN of Portland, EVANGELOS of Friendship, STUCKEY of 
Portland, THERIAULT of Madawaska, VEROW of Brewer. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  GARVEE financing authorized.  In accordance with the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 23, chapter 19, subchapter 3-A, the Maine Municipal Bond Bank may issue 
up to $80,000,000 of GARVEE bonds for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or 
replacement of deficient Priority 1 and Priority 2 state highways and bridges with a Poor 
or Unacceptable rating as described in Title 23, section 73, subsection 7 that constitute 
qualified transportation projects, as defined in Title 23, section 1611.  Bonds issued 
pursuant to this Act are deemed to be issued under Title 23, chapter 19, subchapter 3-A 
and are subject to all the terms of that subchapter.  The amount authorized in this Act is in 
addition to any amounts authorized or issued on or before the effective date of this Act. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Maine Municipal Bond Bank to issue $80,000,000 in 
federally authorized grant anticipation revenue vehicle debt financing instruments, 
GARVEE bonds, to be repaid with federal highway funds, the proceeds of which will be 
used by the Department of Transportation to address the worst deficiencies on Priority 1 
and Priority 2 roads and bridges.  This bill is consistent with the 2011 statutory goal to 
improve by 2022 all Priority 1 and Priority 2 corridors so that their safety, condition and 
serviceability customer service levels equal Fair or better.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Work Permit Process for Minors and To Conform the Laws Governing Allowablle Places of Work for Minors to Federal Law
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0431
Committee Amendment CA_A_S138 (Senate)

LD431 
LR 455(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Work Permit Process for Minors and To Conform the 
Laws Governing Allowablle Places of Work for Minors to Federal Law 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~" ($ I BCO ) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fis(:al Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards, associated with issuing the required permits 
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0455(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Gifting of Land Exemption under the Subdivision Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0432
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: JOHNSON, HARLOW, JACKSON, MAZUREK
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4401

Legislative Document 
No. 432 
S.P. 164 
In Senate, February 14, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Gifting of Land Exemption under the 
Subdivision Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Representative HARLOW of Portland and 
Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, MAZUREK of Knox. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4401, sub-§4, ¶D-4, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 359, §3, is 
amended to read: 
D-4.    A division accomplished by gift to a person related to the donor of an interest 
in property held by the donor for a continuous period of 5 years prior to the division 
by gift does not create a lot or lots for the purposes of this definition, unless the intent 
of the transferor is to avoid the objectives of this subchapter.  If the real estate exempt 
under this paragraph is transferred within 5 years to another person not related to the 
donor of the exempt real estate as provided in this paragraph or is transferred to 
another person not related to the donor of the exempt real estate within 10 years of 
the date the exempt real estate was acquired by the donor of the exempt real estate, 
then the previously exempt division creates a lot or lots for the purposes of this 
subsection.  "Person related to the donor" means a spouse, parent, grandparent, 
brother, sister, child or grandchild related by blood, marriage or adoption.  A gift 
under this paragraph can may not be given for consideration that is more than 1/2 the 
assessed value of the real estate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the subdivision law exemption for gifts to relatives by removing the 
requirement that the donor of the gifted property must have held the property for a 
continuous period of 5 years prior to the division by gift.  The bill also provides that if 
property that is exempt from the subdivision law pursuant to the gifts to relatives 
exemption is transferred within 10 years of when the property was acquired by the donor, 
a lot is created for purposes of the subdivision law.
An Act To Provide Parity in Funding to the Maine Maritime Academy from Gaming
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0433
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PATRICK, BRIGGS, CRAVEN, GERZOFSKY, MAZUREK, SAVIELLO, GILBERT, LUCHINI, MONAGHAN-DERRIG, PETERSON
Amends: 8 MRSA §1036

Legislative Document 
No. 433 
S.P. 165 
In Senate, February 14, 2013 
An Act To Provide Parity in Funding to the Maine Maritime 
Academy from Gaming 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PATRICK of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative BRIGGS of Mexico and 
Senators: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, MAZUREK of Knox, 
SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: GILBERT of Jay, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, 
MONAGHAN-DERRIG of Cape Elizabeth, PETERSON of Rumford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §1036, sub-§2, ¶G, as amended by PL 2005, c. 663, §12, is 
further amended to read: 
G.  One percent of the net slot machine income must be forwarded by the board to the 
board of trustees of the Maine Community College System to be applied by the board 
of trustees to fund its scholarships program under Title 20-A, section 12716, 
subsection 1 and the Board of Trustees of the Maine Maritime Academy to be applied 
by the board of trustees to fund its scholarship program.  Each school campus of the 
Maine Community College System and the Maine Maritime Academy receives an 
equal share of the distribution; 
Sec. 2.  8 MRSA §1036, sub-§2-A, ¶C, as enacted by IB 2009, c. 2, §45, is 
amended to read: 
C.  Three percent of the net slot machine income must be forwarded by the board to 
the Board of Trustees of the Maine Community College System to be applied by the 
board of trustees to fund its scholarships program under Title 20-A, section 12716, 
subsection 1 and the Board of Trustees of the Maine Maritime Academy to be applied 
by the board of trustees to fund its scholarship program.  Each school campus of the 
Maine Community College System and the Maine Maritime Academy receives an 
equal share of the distribution; 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Board to forward 
revenue from slot machines operated by a casino operator and by a slot machine operator 
to the Board of Trustees of the Maine Maritime Academy to help fund its scholarships 
program.