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An Act To Encourage Charitable Contributions to Nonprofit Organizati ons
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1664
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S542 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 659, 
L.D. 1664, Bill, "An Act To Encourage Charitable Contributions to Nonprofit 
Organizati ons" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 5 by striking out all of paragraph A 
(page 1, lines 16 to 17 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 5 to reletter the paragraphs to read 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision in the committee amendment that, for the tax 
year beginning January 1, 2015, allows charitable contributions included in federal 
itemized deductions that exceed the limit on Maine itemized deductions by $10,000 to be 
claimed on a Maine income tax return. 
This amendment retains the other provisions in the committee amendment that phase 
in the full deduction of charitable contributions. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SPONSO~bL.--~V 
(Senator HILL) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04114114 ;tvae 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
LD 1664 
LR 2617(04) 
An Act To Encourage Charitable Contributions to Nonprofit Organizations 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '~' to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hill of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
($1,343,300) 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$0 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
$1,343,300 
$70,700 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment removes the provision in the committee amendment that, for tax years beginning January 1,2015, 
charitable contributions included in federal itemized deductions that exceed the Maine itemized deductions limit by 
$10,000 may be claimed. This provision eliminates the General Fund and Local Government Fund revenue losses of 
$1,343,300 and $70,700, respectively, in fiscal year 2014-15 only as compared to the committee amendment. 
Revenues continue to be reduced beginning in fiscal year 2015-16 as shown in the committee amendment. 
LR2617(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Encourage Charitable Contributions to Nonprofit Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1664
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BOYLE, NELSON, SAVIELLO, CHIPMAN, FARNSWORTH, HERBIG, KRUGER, KUSIAK
Amends: 36 MRSA §5125

Legislative Document 
No. 1664 
S.P. 659 
In Senate, December 23, 2013 
An Act To Encourage Charitable Contributions to Nonprofit 
Organizations 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 23, 2013.  Referred to the Committee 
on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BOYLE of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative NELSON of Falmouth and 
Senator: SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: CHIPMAN of Portland, FARNSWORTH 
of Portland, HERBIG of Belfast, KRUGER of Thomaston, KUSIAK of Fairfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5125, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. TT, §11 and 
affected by §20, is amended to read: 
4.  Limitation.  The total itemized deductions from Maine adjusted gross income 
claimed on a return may not exceed $27,500, not including contributions made to a 
nonprofit organization that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. 
Sec. 2.  Retroactivity.  This Act applies retroactively to tax years beginning on or 
after January 1, 2013. 
SUMMARY 
Under current income tax law, there is a cap of $27,500 on the total itemized 
deductions, including those for charitable donations, that a taxpayer may claim in order to 
reduce Maine adjusted gross income. 
This bill removes from the cap donations made to a nonprofit organization and 
applies the change retroactively to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2013.
An Act To Encourage Charitable Contributions to Nonprofit Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1664
Committee Amendment CA_A_S492 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5125

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 659, L.D. 1664, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage Charitable Contributions to Nonprofit Organizations" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
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'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5125, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. Charitable contributions. The following amounts in excess of the limitation on 
itemized deductions under subsection 4 may be claimed: 
A. 
For tax years beginning in 2015, charitable contributions included in federal 
itemized deductions up to $10,000; 
B. 
For tax years beginning in 2016, charitable contributions included in federal 
itemized deductions up to $18,000; and 
C. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, the amount of charitable 
contributions included in federal itemized deductions.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
The amendment provides that, for tax years 
beginning on or after January 1, 2015, certain charitable contributions included in federal 
itemized deductions that exceed the limitation on Maine itemized deductions may be 
claimed on a Maine return. The amount of charitable contributions that may be claimed 
in excess of the limitation on itemized deductions is $10,000 for tax years beginning in 
2015 and $18,000 for tax years beginning in 2016. For tax years beginning on or after 
January 1, 2017, any charitable contributions in excess of the limitation may be claimed 
on a Maine return. 
fISCAL NOTE REQU1RED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/01114 
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LD 1664 
LR 2617(02) 
An Act To Encourage Charitable Contributions to Nonprofit Organizations 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ':A" ( ~ -' L( q d) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$1,343,300 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$4,324,400 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$8,222,250 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
($1,343,300) 
($70,700) 
($4,324,400) 
($227,600) 
($8,222,250) 
($432,750) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill provides that charitable contributions included in federal itemized deductions that exceed the limitation on 
Maine itemized deductions may be claimed on a Maine return up to the cap specified in the bill. This provision would 
reduce General Fund and Local Government Fund revenues by $1,343,300 and $70,700, respectively, in fiscal year 
2014-15. 
LR2617(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Simplify the Audit Procedures of the Maine Rural Development Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1666
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CUSHING, HERBIG, PATRICK, LOCKMAN, MASTRACCIO, WILLETTE
Amends: 5 MRSA §13120-K

Legislative Document 
No. 1666 
S.P. 661 
In Senate, December 23, 2013 
An Act To Simplify the Audit Procedures of the Maine Rural 
Development Authority 
Submitted by the Department of Economic and Community Development pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 23, 2013.  Referred to the Committee 
on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and 
ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative HERBIG of Belfast and 
Senator: PATRICK of Oxford, Representatives: LOCKMAN of Amherst, MASTRACCIO of 
Sanford, WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §13120-K, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 703, §6, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Treasurer of State; annual financial report.  The authority shall provide the 
Treasurer of State, within 120 days after the close of its fiscal year, its annual financial 
report certified by an independent certified public accountant, who may be the accountant 
or a member of the firm of accountants who regularly audits the books and accounts of 
the authority, selected by the authority.  The authority shall also provide the Treasurer of 
State with an accounting of the authority's assets and liabilities at the end of its fiscal 
year.  The authority is also subject to the provisions of chapter 11.  The authority may 
combine for accounting purposes any or all funds established for its programs and 
activities.  For any complete fiscal year that the authority contracts with the Finance 
Authority of Maine, or any other state agency or quasi-state agency that is required to 
submit to the Treasurer of State its own audited financial report, and the audited annual 
financial report of that state agency or quasi-state agency includes for accounting 
purposes the funds administered for the authority, the audited financial report of that state 
agency or quasi-state agency satisfies the requirements of this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Maine Rural Development Authority to submit its annual audit as 
part of its administering agency's annual audit.
An Act To Clarify the Confidentiality of Wood Processor Report Information
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1665
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: LANGLEY, WILSON, GIFFORD, MAREAN
Amends: 12 MRSA §8884

Legislative Document 
No. 1665 
S.P. 660 
In Senate, December 23, 2013 
An Act To Clarify the Confidentiality of Wood Processor Report 
Information 
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 23, 2013.  Referred to the Committee 
on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative WILSON of Augusta and 
Representatives: GIFFORD of Lincoln, MAREAN of Hollis. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §8884, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 555, §12 and affected 
by c. 600, Pt. B, §11, is amended to read: 
3.  Confidentiality.  Volume All information contained in these reports is 
confidential and shall may not be made public except that summary reports may be 
published that use aggregated data which that do not reveal the activities of an individual 
person or firm. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that all information, not just volume information, submitted by 
wood processing facilities annually to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry, Maine Forest Service is confidential.
An Act To Clarify the Confidentiality of Wood Processor Report Information
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1665
Committee Amendment CA_A_S452 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §8884

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" -4 " to S.P. 660, L.D. 1665, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Confidentiality of Wood Processor Report Information" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §8884, sub-§l-A, as amended by PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. G, §10 
and affected by Pt. RRR; and amended by c. 591, Pt. G, § 10; PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7; 
and PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23, is repealed. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRS A §8884, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 555, § 12 and affected 
by c. 600, Pt. B, § 11, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
3. Confidentiality. Information collected by the bureau under this section is public 
except for: 
A. Volumes of forest products; 
B. Species of forest products; 
C. Types of forest products; 
D. County of origin of forest products; and 
E. 
Personally identifying information of forest product suppliers to roundwood 
processing operations and importers and exporters of forest products. 
Summary reports that use aggregate data that do not reveal the activities of an individual 
person or finn are public records.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which strikes and replaces the bill, makes a technical correction and 
specifies which information submitted by roundwood processing operations and 
importers and exporters of forest products annually to the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Maine Forest Service is confidential. The bill proposes to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 660, L.D. 1665 
make all information submitted by wood processing facilities to the Maine Forest Service 
confidential. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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LD 1665 
LR 2585(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Confidentiality of Wood Processor Report Information 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~, (S - c/CJ:;;) 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Maine Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry for 
segregating confidential wood processor report information from public information are expected to be minor and can 
be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2585(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Simplify the Audit Procedures of the Maine Rural Development Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1666
Committee Amendment CA_A_S388 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 661, L.D. 1666, Bill, "An Act To 
Simplify the Audit Procedures of the Maine Rural Development Authority" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/06114 
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LD 1666 
LR 2549(02) 
An Act To Simplify the Audit Procedures of the Maine Rural Development Authority 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''/:\' (S - 3 ~8"") 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium savings - Other Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Allowing the Maine Rural Development Authority to satisfy its statutory requirement to provide the Treasurer of State 
with its annual audit report by having it submitted as part its administering agency's annual audit report, currently the 
Finance Authority of Maine, will save the Maine Rural Development Authority approximately $6,000 per year. 
LR2549(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend Certain Provisions ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1667
House Amendment HA_A_H806 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "f/ " to S.P. 662, L.D. 1667, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
Certain Provisions ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 12 the following: 
'Sec. 13. PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. YY, §1 is amended to read: 
Sec. YY-l. Transfer of funds from Carrying Balances - Inland Fisheries 
and Wildlife, General Fund account. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
the State Controller shall transfer $150,000 on or before August 1, 2013 from the 
Carrying Balances - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, General Fund account to the 
Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, General Fund account to fund 
security improvements and renovations at the Gray headquarters facility the construction 
of a new headquarters facility in Gray.' 
SUMMARY 
Public Law 2013, chapter 368 authorized the transfer of $150,000 to fund security 
improvements and renovations at the Gray headquarters facility. This amendment instead 
authorizes the funds to be used for the construction of a new headquarters facility in 
Gray. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SPONSORED BY. 
(Representative SHAW) 
TOWN: Standish 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 04/03114 
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LD 1667 
LR 2551(04) 
An Act To Amend Certain Provisions of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment J, to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Rep. Shaw of Standish 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Change of Purpose 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The amendment changes the purpose of a $150,000 transfer that was made on or before August 1, 2013 from the 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Carrying Account to the Administrative Services account within the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The original purpose of the transfer was for security improvements and renovations at 
the current Gray headquarters facility. The new purpose is for construction of a new headquarters facility in Gray. It is 
not currently known how the original purposes for the use of the money will be met. 
LR2551(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Standardize and Simplify the Process for Employers To Provide a Drug-free Workplace
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1669
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S458 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ".4 "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 664, 
L.D. 1669, Bill, "An Act To Standardize and Simplify the Process for Employers To 
Provide a Drug-free Workplace" 
Amend the amendment on page 1 in subsection 11 in the next to the last line (page 1, 
line 25 in amendment) by striking out the following: "routine technical" and inserting the 
following: 'major substantive' 
SUMMARY 
Committee Amendment "A" provides that rules governing the statewide drug-free 
workplace model policy that are adopted subsequent to the initial adoption of the policy 
are routine technical rules. This amendment instead designates those subsequent rules as 
major substantive rules. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached>" 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/25114 
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LD 1669 
LR 2558(04) 
An Act To Standardize and Simplify the Process for Employers To Provide a Drug-free Workplace 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Cleveland of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Labor and the Department of Human Services associated with changing the 
rulemaking requirement from routine technical to major substantive can be absorbed within each department's existing 
budgeted resources 
LR2558(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Require the Director of the Bureau of Maine Veterans Services To Report on the Administration of the Coordinated Veterans Assistance Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1670
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PATRICK, BRIGGS, JACKSON, CHIPMAN, FOWLE, KINNEY, THERIAULT

Legislative Document 
No. 1670 
S.P. 665 
In Senate, December 23, 2013 
Resolve, To Require the Director of the Bureau of Maine Veterans' 
Services To Report on the Administration of the Coordinated 
Veterans Assistance Fund 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 23, 2013.  Referred to the Committee 
on Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PATRICK of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative BRIGGS of Mexico and 
Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: CHIPMAN of Portland, FOWLE of 
Vassalboro, KINNEY of Limington, THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, delays in the provision of vital health care services to veterans are 
common and have significant negative effects on the lives of veterans; and 
Whereas, ensuring that efforts to assist veterans in receiving services and necessary 
health care benefits from the Federal Government are being conducted efficiently and 
expediently is critical to the well-being of veterans in Maine; 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.  Director of Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services to report on 
Coordinated Veterans Assistance Fund.   Resolved: That the Director of the 
Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services within the Department of Defense, Veterans and 
Emergency Management shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and 
Legal Affairs no later than March 15, 2014 regarding the administration of the 
Coordinated Veterans Assistance Fund as established by the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 37-B, section 514.  The report must include an accounting of the revenues deposited 
into the fund in 2013 and how those funds are being distributed to the designated 
recipients as required by Title 37-B, section 514. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Director of the Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services within 
the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to report to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs on the Coordinated Veterans 
Assistance Fund.
An Act To Further Delegate Pennit-granting Authority to the Bureau of Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1673
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S541 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 657, 
L.D. 1673, Bill, "An Act To Further Delegate Pennit-granting Authority to the Bureau of 
Forestry" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 3rd indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, line 19 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 (page 1, lines 20 to 29 in 
amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(Senator HILL) 
COUNTY: York 
(See attached) 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 04114/14 
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LD 1673 
LR 2584(04) 
An Act To Further Delegate Permit-granting Authority to the Bureau of Forestry 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'yt' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hill of York 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
($3,700) 
$0 
($3,700) 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
$0 
The amendment removes the $3,700 General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 2014-15 for costs related to rulemaking 
from the committee amendment. The Bureau of Forestry within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry can absorb these costs within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2584(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen Access Requirements and Review Standards for Health Insurance Plans
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1676
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: McGOWAN, BEAVERS, EVES, HOBBINS, JORGENSEN, MASTRACCIO, PLANTE, ROTUNDO, RYKERSON
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4303

Legislative Document 
No. 1676 
H.P. 1199 
House of Representatives, December 30, 2013 
An Act To Strengthen Access Requirements and Review Standards 
for Health Insurance Plans 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 23, 2013.  Referred to the Committee on 
Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McGOWAN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, Speaker EVES of North 
Berwick, HOBBINS of Saco, JORGENSEN of Portland, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, 
PLANTE of Berwick, ROTUNDO of Lewiston, RYKERSON of Kittery. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4303, sub-§1, as repealed and replaced by PL 2011, c. 90, 
Pt. F, §7, is amended to read: 
1.  Demonstration of reasonable access to providers.  A carrier offering or 
renewing a managed care plan shall provide to its members reasonable access to health 
care services and meet standards for reasonable access developed in rules adopted by the 
superintendent.  These standards must consider the geographic locations and distribution 
of providers and ensure that a carrier has mitigated any detrimental impact associated 
with requiring members to travel longer distances to obtain health care services.  A 
carrier may provide incentives to members to use designated providers based on cost or 
quality, but may not require members to use designated providers of health care services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law regarding the access standards that health insurance carriers 
must meet to require that the standards address the geographic locations and distribution 
of health care providers and that carriers mitigate the detrimental impact associated with 
requiring members to travel longer distances to obtain health care services.
An Act To Protect Maine's Lobster Fishery
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1678
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: KUMIEGA, JOHNSON, DEVIN, KRUGER, RYKERSON, VITELLI
Amends: 22 MRSA §1471-C

Legislative Document 
No. 1678 
H.P. 1201 
House of Representatives, December 30, 2013 
An Act To Protect Maine's Lobster Fishery 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln and 
Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, KRUGER of Thomaston, RYKERSON of Kittery, 
Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, scientific data show the adverse effects of methoprene and resmethrin on 
the lobster populations in Long Island Sound in Connecticut; and 
Whereas, in order to prevent similar adverse effects on the lobster population of this 
State, the introduction of methoprene and resmethrin into the Gulf of Maine must be 
prohibited as soon as possible; 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.  22 MRSA §1471-CC is enacted to read: 
§1471-CC.  Restricted use of methoprene or resmethrin 
The use of methoprene or resmethrin is prohibited in any body of water that drains 
into the Gulf of Maine or on land from which runoff could enter into any such waterway. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the use of methoprene or resmethrin, 2 chemicals used for 
mosquito control, in any body of water that drains into the Gulf of Maine or on land from 
which runoff could enter into any such waterway.
An Act To Appropriate Funds for the Ongoing Operation of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1679
Committee Amendment CA_A_H617 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1202, L.D. 1679, Bill, "An Act To 
Appropriate Funds for the Ongoing Operation of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/11114 
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LD 1679 
LR 2674(02) 
An Act To Appropriate Funds for the Ongoing Operation of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy 
Fiscal Note for BiD as Amended by Committee Amendment ''/1.' (~-liJ 11 ) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$250,000 
$0 
$250,000 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$250,000 
$250,000 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$250,000 
$250,000 
The bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of$250,000 to the Department of Public Safety beginning in 
fiscal year 2014-15 to maintain the operations of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. 
LR2674(o2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Appropriate Funds for the Ongoing Operation of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1679
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DION, PLUMMER, LAJOIE, LONG, MARKS, PEASE, WILSON, DUTREMBLE, GERZOFSKY

Legislative Document 
No. 1679 
H.P. 1202 
House of Representatives, December 30, 2013 
An Act To Appropriate Funds for the Ongoing Operation of the 
Maine Criminal Justice Academy 
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DION of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLUMMER of Cumberland and 
Representatives: LAJOIE of Lewiston, LONG of Sherman, MARKS of Pittston, PEASE of 
Morrill, WILSON of Augusta, Senators: DUTREMBLE of York, 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. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Criminal Justice Academy 0290 
Initiative:  Provides funding to maintain the operation of the Maine Criminal Justice 
Academy. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides ongoing funding for the Department of Public Safety, Maine 
Criminal Justice Academy. 
GENERAL FUND 
2013-14
2014-15
All Other 
$0
$250,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0
$250,000
An Act To Preserve Head Start and Child Care Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1682
Committee Amendment CA_A_H624 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1205, L.D. 1682, Bill, "An Act To 
Preserve Head Start and Child Care Services" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02110114 ;tvac 
LD 1682 
LR 2612(02) 
An Act To Preserve Head Start and Child Care Services 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'k (H -bJ 0 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$2,000,000 
$0 
$2,000,000 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
This bill provides an appropriation of $2,000,000 in 2014-15 to the Head Start program in the Department of Health 
and Human Services to restore the reduction to Head Start program funds made in fiscal year 2012-13 and to allow the 
state to maximize child care development fund block grants to provide child care vouchers. 
LR2612(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Degree and Career Attainment for Former Foster Children
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1683
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BERRY, VALENTINO, BEAVERS, FARNSWORTH, GILLWAY, SANBORN, BOYLE, COLLINS, GRATWICK, SAVIELLO
Amends: 22 MRSA §4037-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1683 
H.P. 1206 
House of Representatives, December 30, 2013 
An Act To Improve Degree and Career Attainment for Former 
Foster Children 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. 
Cosponsored by Senator VALENTINO of York and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, FARNSWORTH of Portland, GILLWAY of 
Searsport, SANBORN of Gorham, Senators: BOYLE of Cumberland, COLLINS of York, 
GRATWICK of Penobscot, SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4037-A, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 402, §5, is 
amended to read: 
1.  Extended care requirements.  A person who is at least 18, 19 or 20 years of age 
but less than 27 years of age and who attained 18 years of age while in the care and 
custody of the State may continue to receive care and support if the person: 
A.  Is enrolled in secondary school or its equivalent or is enrolled in postsecondary or 
career and technical school; 
B.  Is participating in a program or activity that promotes employment or removes 
barriers to employment; 
C.  Is employed for at least 80 hours per month; or 
D.  Is found to be in special circumstances, including but not limited to being 
incapable of qualifying under paragraphs A to C due to a documented medical or 
behavioral health condition. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4037-A, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6.  Annual report.  Annually, by April 5th, the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters shall request an 
organization with expertise in foster care to provide to the committee by the following 
January 30th a report and briefing on the implementation of this section, including 
information for the prior calendar year regarding the amount of federal and private 
funding used to implement this section and the rates achieved for enrollment in and 
graduation from postsecondary and career and technical schools. 
SUMMARY 
This bill raises the upper age limit, from 20 years of age to 26 years of age, for 
voluntary participation in extended care for persons who attained 18 years of age while in 
the care and custody of the State.  The bill also directs the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters to annually 
request an organization with expertise in foster care to provide to the committee a report 
and briefing on the implementation of the law.
An Act Regarding Eligibility of Children Placed in Guardianship for the School Lunch and Milk Program
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1684
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MALABY, LANGLEY, HUBBELL

Legislative Document 
No. 1684 
H.P. 1207 
House of Representatives, December 30, 2013 
An Act Regarding Eligibility of Children Placed in Guardianship 
for the School Lunch and Milk Program 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MALABY of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representative: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor. 
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 provide that a student placed in legal guardianship is eligible for 
free meals under the school lunch and milk program in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
20-A, chapter 223, subchapter 7 without considering the income of the student's guardian.
An Act To Create Parity for Proprietary Information Submitted to the Department of Marine Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1687
Committee Amendment CA_A_H715 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" B" to H.P. 1210, L.D. 1687, Bill, "An Aet To 
Create Parity for Proprietary Infonnation Submitted to the Department of Marine 
Resources" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in §6173-B by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 2, 
lines 9 to 12 in L.D.). 
Amend the bill in section 3 in §6173-B by renumbering the subsections to read 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the unanimous report of the committee, strikes the 
provision in the bill that specifies that infonnation collected by any governmental entity 
other than the Department of Marine Resources is not confidential. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(~ee_attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/05/14 ;::?dac.-
LD 1687 
LR 2544(02) 
An Act To Create Parity for Proprietary Information Submitted to the Department of Marine 
Resources 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fj' C H -115\ 
Committee: Marine Resources 
?-J 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources for designating certain information collected by a local, 
state or federal agency as confidential are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR2544(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Encourage and Protect Innovation in Fisheries, Aquaculture and Seafood Processing
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1689
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BEAVERS, JOHNSON, BECK, DEVIN, GILBERT, MOONEN, MORIARTY, WILSON
Amends: 1 MRSA §402

Legislative Document 
No. 1689 
H.P. 1212 
House of Representatives, December 30, 2013 
An Act To Encourage and Protect Innovation in Fisheries, 
Aquaculture and Seafood Processing 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAVERS of South Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln and 
Representatives: BECK of Waterville, DeCHANT of Bath, DEVIN of Newcastle, GILBERT 
of Jay, McGOWAN of York, MOONEN of Portland, MORIARTY of Cumberland, WILSON 
of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ¶R, as amended by PL 2013, c. 339, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
R.  Social security numbers in the possession of the Secretary of State; and 
Sec. 2.  1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ¶S, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 339, §3, is amended 
to read: 
S.  E-mail addresses obtained by a political subdivision of the State for the sole 
purpose of disseminating noninteractive notifications, updates and cancellations that 
are issued from the political subdivision or its elected officers to an individual or 
individuals that request or regularly accept these noninteractive communications.; 
and 
Sec. 3.  1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ¶T is enacted to read: 
T.  Records describing research for the development of processing techniques for 
fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing or the design and operation of a 
depuration plant in the possession of the Department of Marine Resources. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that records describing research for the development of processing 
techniques for fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing or the design and operation 
of a depuration plant in the possession of the Department of Marine Resources are not 
subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Access Act.
An Act To Streamline Enforcement of Child Support Orders Issued by the Penobscot Nation
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1688
Committee Amendment CA_A_H639 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1211, L.D. 1688, Bill, "An Act To 
Streamline Enforcement of Child Support Orders Issued by the Penobscot Nation" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2459-A in subsection 4 in the 8th line (page 2, line 8 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Penobscot Nation Tribal" and inserting the 
following: 'Superior' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that an appeal of the Secretary of State's suspension of an 
operator's license must be filed in Superior Court, not the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
{Se~_~!!~~hed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/24/14 J!b/'ac. 
LD 1688 
LR 2608(02) 
An Act To Streamline Enforcement of Child Support Orders Issued by the Penobscot Nation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A' 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil appeals. 
ll-l-~3q) 
The collection of additional filing fees may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of the Secretary of State associated with suspending these licenses can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2608(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Stop Unlicensed Loan Transactions
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1691
Senate Amendment SA_A_S408 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 1214, L.D. 1691, Bill, "An Act To Stop 
Unlicensed Loan Transactions" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5-118 in subsection 1 by inse11ing after the first 
paragraph and before paragraph A the following: 
'A. 
"Automated clearinghouse" means the nationwide electronic funds transfer 
system that provides for an interbank exchange of either checks or automated debit or 
credit entries.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5-118 in subsection 1 in paragraph D in the first line 
(page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "processing." the following: 'For 
purposes of this section, "processor" does not include the automated clearinghouse.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5-118 in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs to 
read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that a processor does not include the nationwide automated 
electronic funds transfer system that provides for an interbank exchange of either checks 
or automated debit or credit entr~ies. 
:," 
) 
SPONSORED BY: 
---------+--~~~-------------
(Senator GRA TWICK) 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Stop Unlicensed Loan Transactions
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1691
Committee Amendment CA_A_H615 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1214, L.D. 1691, Bill, "An Act To 
Stop Unlicensed Loan Transactions" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5-l18 in subsection 1 in paragraph B in the first and 
2nd lines (page 1, lines 8 and 9 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", credit, goods or 
things in action" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5-118 in subsection 3 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 25 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "federally insured depository institution" and 
inserting the following: 'supervised financial organization' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5-ll8 in subsection 4 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 32 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "provide" the following: 'substantial' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the following technical changes to the bill. 
1. It clarifies that the definition of "lender" applies only to the lending of money to 
be consistent with how the term is used in other areas of the Maine Consumer Credit 
Code. 
2. 
It replaces the term "federally insured depository institution" with the term 
"supervised financial organization" to be consistent with other language used in the bill 
and in the Maine Consumer Credit Code. 
3. It clarifies the violation of a person's or lender's providing assistance to a lender or 
processor when the person or lender has knowledge that the lender or processor is 
unlicensed by providing that the assistance must have been substantial. 
FISCAL .\OTE REQURED -
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02111114 
~ac... 
LD 1691 
LR 2628(02) 
An Act To Stop Unlicensed Loan Transactions 
Fiscal Note fOT Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' Cf/-b J 5) 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil filings. 
The collection of additional filing fees may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection in the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2628(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure That Local Businesses Are Notified of Construction Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1692
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WERTS, CRAVEN, LAJOIE, SHORT, VEROW
Amends: 23 MRSA §4210-F, 30-A MRSA §2007, 30-A MRSA §2358

Legislative Document 
No. 1692 
H.P. 1215 
House of Representatives, December 30, 2013 
An Act To Ensure That Local Businesses Are Notified of 
Construction Projects 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WERTS of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: LAJOIE of Lewiston, SHORT of Pittsfield, VEROW of Brewer. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §4210-F is enacted to read: 
§4210-F.  Notification of construction project 
The department shall directly notify by letter, telephone, e-mail or in person a 
business of a construction project if that business has on-site customers and is in the 
vicinity of the project and give the business the opportunity to identify and comment on 
concerns during the planning phase of the project. 
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §2007 is enacted to read: 
§2007.  Notification of construction project 
A municipality shall directly notify by letter, telephone, e-mail or in person a 
business of a construction project if that business has on-site customers and is in the 
vicinity of the project and give the business the opportunity to identify and comment on 
concerns during the planning phase of the project. 
Sec. 3.  30-A MRSA §2358 is enacted to read: 
§2358.  Notification of construction project 
A quasi-municipal corporation or district shall directly notify by letter, telephone, e-
mail or in person a business of a construction project if that business has on-site 
customers and is in the vicinity of the project and give the business the opportunity to 
identify and comment on concerns during the planning phase of the project. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation, a municipality or a quasi-
municipal corporation or district to directly notify by letter, telephone, e-mail or in person  
a business of a construction project if that business has on-site customers and is in the 
vicinity of the project and give the business an opportunity to identify and comment on 
concerns during the planning phase of the project.
An Act To Amend the Anson and Madison Water District Charter
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1693
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DUNPHY, WHITTEMORE

Legislative Document 
No. 1693 
H.P. 1217 
House of Representatives, January 7, 2014 
An Act To Amend the Anson and Madison Water District Charter 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden. 
Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  P&SL 2011, c. 6, §4, sub-§3, 2nd blocked ¶, is amended to read: 
When the term of office of a trustee expires, the trustee's successor is elected by a 
plurality vote of the voters of the Town of Madison or the Town of Anson, as applicable. 
For the purpose of election, a special election must be called and held on the date 
established by the trustees. The election must be called by the trustees of the district in 
the same manner as town meetings are called and, for this purpose, the trustees are vested 
with the powers of municipal officers of towns.  A vacancy is filled in the same manner 
for the unexpired term by a special election called by the trustees of the district. The 
trustees may call a special election to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term in the same 
manner as special elections are called for expired terms pursuant to this paragraph, or the 
trustees may request the municipal officers of the town in which the vacancy occurs to 
appoint a trustee to fill the vacancy. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the trustees of the Anson and Madison Water District the option of 
requesting that municipal officers of the town in which a vacancy of an unexpired term 
on the board of trustees occurs appoint a trustee to fill the vacancy, rather than holding a 
special election.