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An Act To Create Fairness in Political Party Enrollment Deadlines
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0769
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, FOWLE, GOODE, JOHNSON, KESCHL, SAUCIER, PATRICK
Amends: 21-A MRSA §144

Legislative Document 
No. 769 
H.P. 520 
House of Representatives, February 28, 2013 
An Act To Create Fairness in Political Party Enrollment Deadlines 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHIPMAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: FOWLE of Vassalboro, GOODE of Bangor, JOHNSON of 
Eddington, KESCHL of Belgrade, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, Senator: PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §144, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2005, c. 453, §27, is 
further amended to read: 
2.  Party designation removed.  On receipt of the application, the registrar shall 
remove the party designation of the applicant from the central voter registration system.  
The registrar shall indicate in the central voter registration system that the applicant is 
ineligible to vote at a caucus or primary election for 15 days by designating the party 
enrollment field with the letter "X."  Fifteen days after receiving the application, the 
registrar shall enroll the applicant in the party requested and enter the new party 
designation in the party enrollment field. 
This subsection does not apply in the case of a voter who changes enrollment under 
subsection 4. 
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §144, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1995, c. 459, §16, is 
further amended to read: 
3.  Restrictions during change of enrollment.  Except as provided in subsection 4, a 
A voter may not vote at a caucus, convention or primary election for 15 days after filing 
an application to change enrollment.   A voter must file an application to change 
enrollment prior to January 1st to be eligible to file a petition as a candidate in that 
election year. 
Sec. 3.  21-A MRSA §144, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 161, §6, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, a voter must file an application to change party enrollment prior to 
January 1st to be eligible to file a petition as a candidate in that year's election, except that 
a person who changes residence from one municipality to another may change the 
person's enrollment in a political party and file a petition for candidacy without adhering 
to any deadlines.  This bill removes that exception and extends the January 1st deadline to 
all prospective candidates.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Reciprocity for Concealed Handguns Permits
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0771
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MARKS, CRAY, DEVIN, SHORT
Amends: 25 MRSA §2003

Legislative Document 
No. 771 
H.P. 522 
House of Representatives, February 28, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Reciprocity for Concealed 
Handguns Permits 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARKS of Pittston. 
Cosponsored by Representative CRAY of Palmyra and 
Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, SHORT of Pittsfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2003, sub-§18 is enacted to read: 
18.  Limitations on nonresidents and reciprocity.  A permit issued under this 
section to a nonresident is not valid outside the borders of the State.  A reciprocity 
agreement under section 2001-A, subsection 2, paragraph F may not allow the issuance of 
a permit to a nonresident under this section to be used as the basis for the issuance of a 
concealed handguns permit or the permit's equivalent to the nonresident in another 
jurisdiction. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes a concealed handguns permit issued to a nonresident invalid outside 
the borders of the State and prohibits a reciprocity agreement with another state to allow 
the issuance of a concealed handguns permit to a nonresident by the State to serve as a 
basis for the issuance of a concealed handguns permit in the other state.
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force on Franco-Americans Regarding the Reporting of Franco-American Ethnicity Data
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0772
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BOLDUC, CLEVELAND, BEAUDOIN, CAREY, CASAVANT, CRAY, DION, FREDETTE, ROTUNDO, THERIAULT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6004

Legislative Document 
No. 772 
H.P. 523 
House of Representatives, February 28, 2013 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force on 
Franco-Americans Regarding the Reporting of Franco-American 
Ethnicity Data 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BOLDUC of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator CLEVELAND of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, CAREY of Lewiston, CASAVANT of Biddeford, 
CRAY of Palmyra, DION of Portland, FREDETTE of Newport, ROTUNDO of Lewiston, 
THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6004, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 171, §9, is 
further amended to read: 
1.  Duty of superintendent.  In accordance with time schedules established by the 
commissioner, the superintendent of each school administrative unit and the administrator 
of each private school shall inform the commissioner, in the format specified by and with 
the content required by the commissioner, of the number of students attending their 
schools and in the case of public schools the number of students residing in their the 
school administrative unit.  Beginning with the start of the 2014-2015 school year, the 
information must include the number of Franco-American students attending each public 
school and each private school.  The superintendent of each school administrative unit 
shall also inform the commissioner of the number of Franco-American students residing 
in the school administrative unit.  This information must be supplied on forms provided 
by the commissioner. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the superintendent of each school administrative unit and the 
administrator of each private school to report to the Commissioner of Education the 
number of Franco-American students in their schools.
Resolve, To Enhance the Study of Franco-American History in Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0773
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BOLDUC, CASAVANT, CRAY, DION, FREDETTE, KAENRATH, LIBBY, ROTUNDO, THERIAULT

Legislative Document 
No. 773 
H.P. 524 
House of Representatives, February 28, 2013 
Resolve, To Enhance the Study of Franco-American History in 
Schools 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BOLDUC of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CASAVANT of Biddeford, CRAY of Palmyra, DION of 
Portland, FREDETTE of Newport, KAENRATH of South Portland, LIBBY of Lewiston, 
ROTUNDO of Lewiston, THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Sec. 1.  Inclusion of Franco-American history in content standards and 
performance indicators.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Education, in 
conducting the next review cycle for content standards and performance indicators in 
accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6209, subsection 4, shall 
develop content standards and performance indicators for social studies that include 
Franco-American history, French intellectual thought and the significance of Franco-
Americans to the economic and cultural development of Maine communities. 
The Department of Education shall review materials available for teaching Franco-
American history and recommend materials appropriate to use at various grade levels; 
and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  Resolved:  That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF  
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Initiative:  Provides one-time funds associated with the cost of developing materials and 
curriculum to include Franco-American studies in the content standards and performance 
indicators for social studies. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Education to include Franco-American 
studies in the content standards and performance indicators for teaching social studies in 
Maine schools and provides a one-time appropriation of $25,000 in fiscal year 2013-14. 
GENERAL FUND 
2013-14
2014-15
All Other 
$25,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$25,000
$0
Resolve, Regarding a Fire and Police Protocols Pilot Program for E-9-1-1 Call Processing
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0774
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: HOBBINS, CLEVELAND

Legislative Document 
No. 774 
H.P. 525 
House of Representatives, February 28, 2013 
Resolve, Regarding a Fire and Police Protocols Pilot Program for E-
9-1-1 Call Processing 
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HOBBINS of Saco. 
Cosponsored by Senator CLEVELAND of Androscoggin. 
Sec. 1.  Pilot program.  Resolved:  That the Public Utilities Commission is 
authorized to conduct pilot programs at public safety answering points to examine the 
benefits of and resources needed to implement a statewide fire and police protocols 
program for E-9-1-1 call processing in the State's public safety answering points; and be 
it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Public Utilities Commission shall submit a 
report summarizing its findings and recommendations regarding any pilot program 
conducted pursuant to section 1, including any necessary legislation, to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utility matters by December 31, 
2014.  The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utility 
matters has the authority to submit a bill pursuant to the report submitted by the Public 
Utilities Commission to the First Regular Session of the 127th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve gives the Public Utilities Commission the authority to conduct pilot 
programs at public safety answering points to examine the benefits of and resources 
needed to implement a statewide fire and police protocols program for E-9-1-1 call 
processing in the State's public safety answering points.  The resolve also requires the 
Public Utilities Commission to submit a report to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over utility matters by December 31, 2014 regarding any 
pilot program conducted.  The resolve also authorizes the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over utility matters to submit a bill to the First Regular 
Session of the 127th Legislature.
An Act To Protect Working Mothers Who Breast-feed
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0777
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: GRAHAM, GRATWICK, DAUGHTRY, GUERIN, MONAGHAN-DERRIG, SAUCIER
Amends: 5 MRSA §4572-A

Legislative Document 
No. 777 
H.P. 528 
House of Representatives, February 28, 2013 
An Act To Protect Working Mothers Who Breast-feed 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. 
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and 
Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, GUERIN of Glenburn, MONAGHAN-DERRIG 
of Cape Elizabeth, SAUCIER of Presque Isle. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4572-A, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6.  Employee with nursing child.  It is unlawful employment discrimination in 
violation of this Act, except where based on a bona fide occupational qualification, for an 
employer to fail to provide to an employee with a nursing child the accommodations 
required under Title 26, section 604. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that it is unlawful employment discrimination under the Maine 
Human Rights Act for an employer to fail to provide certain workplace accommodations 
for an employee with a nursing child.
An Act To Amend the Laws Related to Rate and Form Filings
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0776
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BECK, KATZ, GOODE, KNIGHT, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2304-A

Legislative Document 
No. 776 
H.P. 527 
House of Representatives, February 28, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Laws Related to Rate and Form Filings 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BECK of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: GOODE of Bangor, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, Senator: WHITTEMORE 
of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2304-A, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2005, c. 121, Pt. C, §1, 
is further amended to read: 
7.     Except as provided in section 2304-C, a rate filing and its supporting data are 
confidential until the filing is approved.  Information in a rate filing and its supporting 
data that constitute a trade secret as defined in Title 10, chapter 302 remain confidential 
after filing. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that an insurer is entitled to trade secret protection under the 
Uniform Trade Secrets Act for a rate filing and its supporting data that are a trade secret.
An Act To Protect Working Mothers Who Breast-feed
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0777
Committee Amendment CA_A_H295 (House)
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 26 MRSA §602

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 528, L.D. 777, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Working Mothers Who Breast-feed" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §602, sub-§§l and 2, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 212, are 
amended to read: 
1. Violation. Any employer who violates this subchapter commits a civil violation 
for which a forfeiture fine of not less than $-lOO $300 nor more than ~ 
$1,000 for each 
violation may be adjudged. 
2. Discharge or discrimination. Any employer who discharges or in any other 
manner discriminates against any employee because the employee makes a complaint to 
the director, the district attorney or the Attorney General concerning a violation of this 
subchapter, commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture fine of not less than $-l-OO 
$300 nor more than ~ 
$1,000 may be adjudged.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and is the minority report of the Joint Standing 
Committee on Judiciary. The amendment increases the penalty for an employer who fails 
to comply with current law requiring the employer to provide a time and place for an 
employee who is a nursing mother to express breast milk. It increases the minimum and 
maximum fines for violating certain employment practices and for discharging or 
discriminating from $100 to $300 and from $500 to $1,000. It also updates language 
concerning fines for civil violations. 
FISCAL .\OTE REQuIRED 
(See attached) 
. COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/22/13 
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LD777 
LR 1733(03) 
An Act To Protect Working Mothers Who Breast-feed 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~' ( tt -JCl5 ') 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund revenue by mino~amounts. 
LR1733(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require a Nonresident To Hire a Maine Guide To Hunt Sea Ducks
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0775
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: ESPLING, CASSIDY, GILLWAY, WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §11229

Legislative Document 
No. 775 
H.P. 526 
House of Representatives, February 28, 2013 
An Act To Require a Nonresident To Hire a Maine Guide To Hunt 
Sea Ducks 
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) 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CASSIDY of Lubec, GILLWAY of Searsport, WOOD of 
Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11229 is enacted to read: 
§11229.  Nonresident sea duck hunting; guide required 
1.  Hunting without a guide.  A nonresident may not hunt a sea duck as defined by 
the commissioner by rule, unless that person hires and is accompanied by a guide holding 
a valid license issued under chapter 927. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
2.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which 
a fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a nonresident sea duck hunter to hire and be accompanied by a 
licensed Maine guide.
An Act To Develop Principles To Guide Fisheries Management Decisions
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0778
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: KUMIEGA, JOHNSON

Legislative Document 
No. 778 
H.P. 529 
House of Representatives, February 28, 2013 
An Act To Develop Principles To Guide Fisheries Management 
Decisions 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln. 
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 a means of determining the long-term goal of fisheries 
management in the State, including developing a method of outcome testing proposed 
legislation and rules.  The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over marine resources matters would use the outcome testing to evaluate the effect of the 
proposed legislation or rules on fisheries management and include the Department of 
Marine Resources advisory committees and lobster management policy councils in the 
decision-making process. 
The bill would require the periodic review of the fisheries management laws and 
goals in order to ensure that they remain pertinent and applicable.
An Act To Change the Voting Requirements for the Withdrawal of a Municipality from a Regional School Unit
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0783
House Amendment HA_A_H553 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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HOUS1B: OF REPRESENTATIVES 
1:~6TH LEGISLATURE 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "//-" to H.P. 534, L.D. 783, Bill, "An Act To Change the 
Voting Requirements for the Withdrawal of a Municipality from a Regional School Unit" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 7 the following: 
'Sec. 8. 
Retroactivity. 
This Act applies retroactively to elections held in 
municipalities pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 1466 on or 
after June 1,2013.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
The bill makes changes to the percentage of votes needed at a municipal election to 
withdraw from a regional school unit. This amendment applies those changes to such 
elections held by municipalities on or after June 1,2013. 
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TOWN: Belfast 
HOU.,)E AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure the Voluntary Membership of Public Employees in Unions
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0786
Committee Amendment CA_A_H91 (House)
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development, changes the bill title, strikes the bill and replaces it with the repeal of the provision currently in statute that allows public employers to deduct service fees owed by an employee to a collective bargaining agent pursuant to a lawful collective bargaining agreement, and to remit those fees to the bargaining agent, without signed authorization from the employee
Amends: 26 MRSA §629

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A, to H.P. 537, L.D. 786, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure the Voluntary Membership of Public Employees in Unions" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Protect "Fair Share" Workers from Unauthorized Withholding of 
Agency Fees' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the' 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §629, sub-§4, as repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 524, §1, 
is repealed.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development, changes the bill title, strikes 
the bill and replaces it with the repeal of the provision currently in statute that allows 
public employers to deduct service fees owed by an employee to a collective bargaining 
agent pursuant to a lawful collective bargaining agreement, and to remit those fees to the 
bargaining agent, without signed authorization from the employee. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Repeal the Bonding Authority of the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority II
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0790
Committee Amendment CA_A_H588 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 541, L.D. 790, Bill, "An Act To 
Repeal the Bonding Authority of the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority" 
II 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection lOin the next to the last line (page 1, line 9 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "2013. Beginning October 1, 2013" and inserting 
the following: '2014. Beginning October 1, 2014' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the effective date from October 1, 2013 to October 1, 2014. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Revised: 01/22114 
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LD790 
LR 1161(02) 
An Act To Repeal the Bonding Authority of the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,;4' (}/, S~~) 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Repealing the ability of the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority to issue bonds or negotiable securities effective 
October 1,2014 may result in lower debt service costs in the future to the State or court system for projects that will 
not be funded through the Authority. Any potential debt service savings could be offset by any additional costs 
incurred if the alternative to bonding turns out to be renting facilities from private parties. 
Repealing the ability to refund existing bonds at lower interest rates is not expected to have an impact in the short-
term as the recent historically low rates have already allowed refinancing of existing bonds at favorable levels. 
LRI161(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Transparency and Improve Equity in Appeals to Superintendents' Agreements
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0791
Committee Amendment CA_A_H414 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5205

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 542, L.D. 791, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Transparency and Improve Equity in Appeals to Superintendents' Agreements" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §5205, sub-§6, as amended by PL 1991, c. 365, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
6. Transfer students. The following provisions apply to transfers of students from 
one school administrative unit to another. 
A. 
Two superintendents may approve the transfer of a student from one school 
administrative unit to another if: 
(1) They find that a transfer is in the student's best interest; and 
(2) The student's parent approves. 
The superintendents shall notify the commissioner of any transfer approved under 
this paragraph. 
B. On the request of the parent of a student requesting transfer under paragraph A, 
the commissioner shall review the transfer. The commissioner's decision shall be i§ 
final and binding. 
C. The superintendents shall annually review any transfer under this subsection. 
D. 
For purposes of the state school subsidy, a student transferred under this 
subsection is considered a resident of the school administrative unit to which 
transferred. 
Upon request of the superintendent of schools in the unit in which a 
student is placed in accordance with this subsection, the state share percentage for 
subsidized educational costs for that student is equivalent to the state share 
percentage of the unit in which the student's parent or legal guardian resides or the 
average state share percentage, whichever is greater. If the parent or legal guardian 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "h to H.P. 542, L.D. 791 
does not reside in the State· or can not be located, the subsidy is the state average 
subsidy. 
E. A school administrative unit may not charge tuition for a transfer approved under 
this subsection. 
A transfer approved under this subsection may be made only to a receiving school 
administrative unit that operates a public school that includes the grade level of the 
student whose parent requests the transfer.' 
S~y 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs, strikes and replaces the bill. It provides that a student 
may transfer from one school administrative unit to another under a so-called 
superintendents' agreement only if the receiving school administrative unit operates a 
public school that includes the grade level of the student whose parent requests the 
transfer. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Repeal the Bonding Authority of the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0790
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: SIROCKI, ESPLING, LOCKMAN, NEWENDYKE, PARRY, REED, SANDERSON, WILLETTE
Amends: 4 MRSA §1604

Legislative Document 
No. 790 
H.P. 541 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Repeal the Bonding Authority of the Maine 
Governmental Facilities Authority 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, LOCKMAN of Amherst, 
NEWENDYKE of Litchfield, PARRY of Arundel, REED of Carmel, SANDERSON of 
Chelsea, WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1604, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 438, §1, is amended 
to read: 
10.  Provide for financing or refinancing.  To provide financing for any project, 
projects or part of any project or to provide for refinancing of existing indebtedness, and, 
for the financing of the project, projects or part of any project and of other necessary and 
usual attendant facilities, to borrow money and to issue negotiable securities and to 
provide for the rights of the holders of those securities issued by the authority prior to 
October 1, 2013. Beginning October 1, 2013, the authority may not issue a bond or 
negotiable security; 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority’s ability to issue 
bonds or negotiable securities beginning October 1, 2013.
An Act To Increase Transparency and Improve Equity in Appeals to Superintendents' Agreements
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0791
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DEVIN, JOHNSON, MacDONALD, WINCHENBACH
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5205

Legislative Document 
No. 791 
H.P. 542 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Increase Transparency and Improve Equity in Appeals 
to Superintendents' Agreements 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln and 
Representatives: MacDONALD of Boothbay, WINCHENBACH of Waldoboro. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §5205, sub-§6, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 
8, is amended to read: 
B.    On the request of the parent of a student requesting transfer under paragraph A, 
the commissioner shall review the transfer.  If the commissioner decides to allow a 
transfer that was not approved by the superintendents, the commissioner shall provide 
a written description of the basis of the commissioner’s determination that the 
transfer is in the best interest of the student.  The commissioner's decision shall may 
be final and binding appealed by one or both of the superintendents to the state board.  
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, when a transfer is 
implemented pursuant to the commissioner’s order pursuant to this paragraph, the 
State shall reimburse the receiving school administrative unit’s actual costs for 
implementing the transfer order. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that, if the Commissioner of Education decides to allow a student  
transfer that was not approved by the superintendents of the affected school 
administrative units, the commissioner is required to provide a written description of the 
basis of the commissioner’s determination that the transfer is in the best interest of the 
student and the State is required to reimburse the receiving school administrative unit’s 
actual costs for implementing the transfer order.  The bill also provides that the 
commissioner's decision may be appealed by one or both of the superintendents to the 
State Board of Education.
An Act To Lessen the Impact of High Feed and Fuel Costs on Maine Dairy Farmers
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0789
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, CRAY, DILL, JACKSON, HICKMAN, JONES, KUMIEGA, MAREAN, NOON, SAUCIER, TIMBERLAKE, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 789 
H.P. 540 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Lessen the Impact of High Feed and Fuel Costs on Maine 
Dairy Farmers 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, Senator JACKSON 
of Aroostook and Representatives: HICKMAN of Winthrop, JONES of Freedom, KUMIEGA 
of Deer Isle, MAREAN of Hollis, NOON of Sanford, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner, Senator: SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
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 adjust the price levels determined pursuant to the laws 
governing dairy stabilization for the various tiers of milk production in order to account 
for recent dramatic increases in feed and fuel costs.
An Act To Ensure That Essential Programs and Services Targeted Funding Follows the Secondary Student
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0792
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DILL, SAVIELLO, CHAPMAN, GOODE, KORNFIELD, SCHNECK, TIPPING-SPITZ, TURNER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5805, 20-A MRSA §5806

Legislative Document 
No. 792 
H.P. 543 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Ensure That Essential Programs and Services Targeted 
Funding Follows the Secondary Student 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DILL of Old Town. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: CHAPMAN of Brooksville, GOODE of Bangor, KORNFIELD of Bangor, 
SCHNECK of Bangor, TIPPING-SPITZ of Orono, TURNER of Burlington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §5805, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6.  Per-pupil funding.  Notwithstanding subsections 1 and 2, beginning with the 
2014-2015 school year, a sending school administrative unit shall include in tuition paid 
to a receiving school administrative unit the amounts attributable to the per-pupil amounts 
received by the sending unit for cocurricular and extracurricular activities under section 
15680, subsection 1, paragraph D, as targeted funds to implement a standards-based 
system under section 15681, subsection 2-A and as targeted technology resource funds 
under section 15681, subsection 3. 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §5806, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Per-pupil funding.  Notwithstanding subsections 1 and 3, beginning with the 
2014-2015 school year, a sending school administrative unit shall include in tuition paid 
to a receiving private school the amounts attributable to the per-pupil amounts received 
by the sending unit for cocurricular and extracurricular activities under section 15680, 
subsection 1, paragraph D, as targeted funds to implement a standards-based system 
under section 15681, subsection 2-A and as targeted technology resource funds under 
section 15681, subsection 3. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a school administrative unit sending a secondary school 
student to another public school or a private school must pay to the receiving school, in 
addition to tuition, per-pupil amounts for cocurricular and extracurricular activities and 
targeted funds for implementation of a standards-based system and technology resources.
An Act Clarifying the Department of Environmental Protection's Authority Relating to Compensation for Development Activity under the Natural Resources Protection Act
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0793
Committee Amendment CA_A_H143 (House)
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-Z

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to H.P. 544, L.D. 793, Bill, "An Act 
Clarifying the Department of Environmental Protection's Authority Relating to 
Compensation for Development Activity under the Natural Resources Protection Act" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §480-Z, first ~, as amended by PL 2007, c. 527, § I, is further 
amended to read: 
The department may establish a program providing for compensation of unavoidable 
losses to an area listed in subsection 7 due to a proposed activity. Compensation must 
include the restoration, enhancement, creation or preservation of an area or areas that 
have functions or values similar to the area impacted by the activity, unless otherwise 
approved by the department. Preservation may include protection of uplands adjacent to 
an area. 
The department may not require compensation in the form of restoration, 
enhancement, creation or preservation if an applicant provides a compensation fee 
pursuant to this section. 
Sec. 2. 38 MRSA §480-Z, 2nd~, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 101, §l and affected 
by §2, is amended to read: 
The department may require that compensation include the design, implementation 
and maintenance of a compensation project or, in lieu of such a project, tBa;' shall allow 
the applicant to purchase credits from a mitigation bank or to pay a compensation fee. 
The department may not require a compensation fee if the applicant elects to provide 
compensation in the form of restoration, enhancement. creation or preservation of an area 
or areas that have functions or values similar to the area impacted by the activity. If 
compensation is required, the completion and maintenance of a project, purchase of 
credits or payment of a compensation fee must be a condition of the permit.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 544, L.D. 793 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the bill. 
The amendment clarifies that the Department of Environmental Protection may not 
require compensation in the form of restoration, enhancement, creation or preservation if 
an applicant provides a compensation fee and may not require a compensation fee if an 
applicant chooses to provide compensation in the form of restoration, enhancement, 
creation or preservation. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Clarifying the Department of Environmental Protection's Authority Relating to Compensation for Development Activity under the Natural Resources Protection Act
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0793
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, JOHNSON, VEROW, YOUNGBLOOD
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-Z

Legislative Document 
No. 793 
H.P. 544 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act Clarifying the Department of Environmental Protection's 
Authority Relating to Compensation for Development Activity 
under the Natural Resources Protection Act 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: JOHNSON of Eddington, VEROW of Brewer, Senator: 
YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §480-Z, 2nd ¶, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 101, §1 and affected 
by §2, is amended to read: 
The department may require that compensation include the design, implementation 
and maintenance of a compensation project or, in lieu of such a project, may allow the 
applicant to purchase credits from a mitigation bank or to pay a compensation fee.  The 
department may not require a form of compensation if the applicant prefers an alternative 
form of compensation allowed under this section and approved by the department.  If 
compensation is required, the completion and maintenance of a project, purchase of 
credits or payment of a compensation fee must be a condition of the permit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection from requiring one 
form of compensation for damages to wetlands or certain bird habitats resulting from a 
proposed development activity under the Natural Resources Protection Act if the 
applicant proposing the activity prefers an alternative form of compensation.
An Act To Increase Transparency and Improve Equity in Appeals to Superintendents' Agreements
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0791
Committee Amendment CA_B_H415 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15689

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "[3,, to H.P. 542, L.D. 791, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Transparency and Improve Equity in Appeals to Superintendents' Agreements" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Improve Equity for Economically Disadvantaged Students Seeking To 
Transfer to an Approved Private School or a Public School' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §15689, sub-§14 is enacted to read: 
14. 
Adjustment for transfer of economically disadvantaged students. 
The 
commissioner may expend and disburse funds to reimburse an economically 
disadvantaged family for the tuition and transportation costs associated with a child in 
that family attending an approved private school or a public elementary or secondary 
school in a school administrative unit other than the one in which the child resides 
pursuant to section 5203, subsection 1 and section 5204, subsection 1. For purposes of 
this subsection, a family is considered economically disadvantaged if a child in that 
family meets the definition of economically disadvantaged student pursuant to section 
15672, subsection 3.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the joint standing committee, strikes 
and replaces the bill to authorize the Commissioner of Education to reimburse families of 
economically disadvantaged students for tuition and transportation costs associated with 
attending approved private schools or public elementary or secondary schools in school 
administrative units other than those units in which those families reside. 
~~ISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attacbed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
f1i n 
Approved: 06/06/13 ;t!vae 
LD791 
LR 1318(03) 
An Act To Increase Transparency and Improve Equity in Appeals to Superintendents' Agreements 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendmeni' B" C H 
~ 415') 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Reimbursing certain families for tuition and transportation costs associated with attending an approved public or 
private elementary or secondary school in a school administrative unit other than the one in which they reside will 
increase the total cost ofK-12 public education and the State's share of that cost. The impact to the State will depend 
on the number of families determined to be eligible for reimbursement and the actual tuition and transportation costs. 
LR1318(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Net Energy Billing Program To Allow Participation by Certain Municipal Entities
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0795
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: LONGSTAFF, LACHOWICZ, BECK, FOWLE, KUSIAK, NADEAU

Legislative Document 
No. 795 
H.P. 546 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Net Energy Billing Program To Allow 
Participation by Certain Municipal Entities 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LONGSTAFF of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Senator LACHOWICZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: BECK of Waterville, FOWLE of Vassalboro, KUSIAK of Fairfield, 
NADEAU of Winslow. 
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 amend the net energy billing program established by rule by the 
Public Utilities Commission to allow a municipal or quasi-municipal entity with a 
renewable energy facility that generates no more than 800 kilowatts to participate in the 
program.
An Act To Amend Setback Requirements and Standards Related to Species Migration under the Laws Regulating Development near Vernal Pools
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0794
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, BOYLE, HOBBINS, JOHNSON, MALABY, JACKSON, TUTTLE

Legislative Document 
No. 794 
H.P. 545 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Amend  Setback Requirements and Standards Related to 
Species Migration under the Laws Regulating Development near 
Vernal Pools 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOYLE of Cumberland and 
Representatives: HOBBINS of Saco, JOHNSON of Eddington, MALABY of Hancock, 
Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, TUTTLE of York. 
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 amend the laws regulating significant vernal pool habitat to 
account for species migration patterns.  The bill proposes to change the area that is 
regulated as significant vernal pool habitat and the standards for development within the 
area regulated.  Currently, pursuant to rules of the Department of Environmental 
Protection adopted pursuant to the Natural Resources Protection Act, the area regulated 
as significant vernal pool habitat includes the vernal pool depression and the area within a 
250-foot radius of the spring or fall high-water mark of the depression.
Resolve, To Enhance Economic Development by Encouraging Businesses Adjacent to Electric Power Generators To Obtain Power Directly
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0796
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, TUTTLE, JOHNSON, JACKSON

Legislative Document 
No. 796 
H.P. 547 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
Resolve, To Enhance Economic Development by Encouraging 
Businesses Adjacent to Electric Power Generators To Obtain Power 
Directly 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. 
Cosponsored by Senator TUTTLE of York and 
Representative: JOHNSON of Eddington, Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook. 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolve proposes to establish a stakeholder group to identify barriers to and 
incentives for the direct purchase of electricity by businesses adjacent to electricity-
generating facilities, with the intent that the direct purchase of the electricity will decrease 
total electricity costs to the businesses. 
The stakeholder group may be chaired by a representative of the Public Utilities 
Commission, the Office of the Public Advocate or the Governor's Energy Office. 
Stakeholders may include representatives from the Public Utilities Commission, the 
Office of the Public Advocate, the Governor's Energy Office, the Department of 
Economic and Community Development, municipalities, business associations, 
transmission and distribution utilities, electricity generators and up to 2 Legislators 
appointed by the presiding officers. 
Other than the 2 Legislators appointed by the presiding officers, the members of the 
stakeholder group may be appointed by the Public Utilities Commission, the Office of the 
Public Advocate or the Governor's Energy Office. 
The stakeholder group would examine the effects of exit fees, limitations on authority 
to construct electric transmission lines and the need for backup service from transmission 
and distribution utilities on the ability of a business to purchase electricity directly from 
an electricity-generating facility adjacent to the business's property.  Additionally, the 
stakeholder group may consider the feasibility of designating businesses located adjacent 
to electricity-generating facilities as Pine Tree Development Zone businesses, regardless 
of the type of business, in order to encourage development in those locations so that the 
businesses may take advantage of the benefits provided in the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 35-A, section 3210-E. 
The stakeholder group would be required to report to the Joint Standing Committee 
on Energy, Utilities and Technology by January 15, 2014 the findings and 
recommendations of the stakeholder group, including any suggested legislation.  The 
committee would be authorized to report out a bill relating to the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 126th Legislature.
An Act To Permit Night Hunting of Coyotes on Sunday
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0798
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: ESPLING
Amends: 12 MRSA §11205, 12 MRSA §12001

Legislative Document 
No. 798 
H.P. 549 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Permit Night Hunting of Coyotes on Sunday 
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 §11205, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
A.  Hunt wild animals or wild birds on Sunday, except as provided in section 12001; 
or 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12001, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Sunday night hunting hours.  A person may hunt coyotes during the open season 
at night on Sunday from 12:00 a.m. to 2 hours before sunrise and from 2 hours after 
sunset to 11:59 p.m. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits a person to hunt coyotes at night on Sundays during the open season 
on coyote.