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An Act To Eliminate Institute Councils for Mental Health Institutions
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0305
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DORNEY, HAMPER, FARNSWORTH, MALABY, SANDERSON, SIROCKI
Amends: 34-B MRSA §1207, 34-B MRSA §3604, 34-B MRSA §3607-A, 34-B MRSA §15002

Legislative Document 
No. 305 
H.P. 214 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2013 
An Act To Eliminate Institute Councils for Mental Health 
Institutions 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DORNEY of Norridgewock. 
Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford and 
Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, MALABY of Hancock, SANDERSON of 
Chelsea, SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-B MRSA §1207, sub-§1, ¶B, as repealed and replaced by PL 2009, c. 
415, Pt. A, §20, is amended to read: 
B.  Information may be disclosed if necessary to carry out the statutory functions of 
the department; the hospitalization provisions of chapter 3, subchapter 4; the 
provisions of section 1931; the purposes of sections 3607-A and section 3608; the 
purposes of Title 5, section 19506; the purposes of United States Public Law 99-319, 
dealing with the investigatory function of the independent agency designated with 
advocacy and investigatory functions under United States Public Law 88-164, Title I, 
Part C or United States Public Law 99-319; or the investigation and hearing pursuant 
to Title 15, section 393, subsection 4-A; 
Sec. 2.  34-B MRSA §3604, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2007, c. 286, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
5.  Exclusion.  Beginning October 1, 1996, an entity that applies for the award or 
renewal of a grant or contract for the provision of mental health services must be a 
participating member of the institute council or the community service network, as 
established in section 3608, for the region of the State subject to that grant or contract. 
Sec. 3.  34-B MRSA §3607-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 286, §7, is repealed. 
Sec. 4.  34-B MRSA §15002, sub-§2, ¶E, as amended by PL 2007, c. 286, §11, 
is further amended to read: 
E.    Planning for the delivery of care takes into account the advice of the institute 
councils established under section 3607-A and the community service networks 
established under section 3608. 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate obsolete language in the statutes.  This bill 
repeals the laws establishing institute councils for the Riverview Psychiatric Center and 
Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center and fixes cross-references accordingly.
Resolve, Directing the Attorney General To Implement a Child Identity Protection Program To Safeguard the Personal Information of Minors and Prevent Identity Theft
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0309
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: RUSSELL, DION, HICKMAN, MORRISON

Legislative Document 
No. 309 
H.P. 218 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Attorney General To Implement a Child 
Identity Protection Program To Safeguard the Personal Information 
of Minors and Prevent Identity Theft 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DION of Portland, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MORRISON of 
South Portland. 
Sec. 1.  Child identity protection program.  Resolved:  That the Attorney 
General shall implement a child identity protection program to safeguard the personal 
information of minors and prevent identity theft.  A parent or guardian may enroll a child 
in the program to help prevent the unauthorized use of that child's personal identifying 
information in the issuance of credit.  The Attorney General may model the program on a 
similar program in Utah. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Attorney General to implement a child identity protection 
program to safeguard the personal information of minors and prevent identity theft.  A 
parent or guardian may enroll a child in the program to help prevent the unauthorized use 
of that child's personal identifying information in the issuance of credit.  The Attorney 
General may model the program on a similar program in Utah.
An Act To Exempt Persons 70 Years of Age and Older from Jury Duty at Their Discretion
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0310
Committee Amendment CA_A_H49 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 219, L.D. 310, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Persons 70 Years of Age and Older from Jury Duty at Their Discretion" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Exempt Persons 80 Years of Age and Older from Jury Duty at Their 
Discretion' 
Amend the bill in ~ection 1 in paragraph C in the first line (page 1, line 3 in L. D.) by 
striking out the following: "70" and inserting the following: '80' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the age at which a person may be excused from jury service 
if they do not wish to serve on a jury from 70 years of age or older as in the bill to 80 
years of age or older. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt Persons 70 Years of Age and Older from Jury Duty at Their Discretion
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0310
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WEAVER, COLLINS, COTTA, CRAFTS, JOHNSON, MAKER, MAREAN, NEWENDYKE, NUTTING
Amends: 14 MRSA §1213

Legislative Document 
No. 310 
H.P. 219 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2013 
An Act To Exempt Persons 70 Years of Age and Older from Jury 
Duty at Their Discretion 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WEAVER of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: COTTA of China, CRAFTS of Lisbon, JOHNSON of Greenville, 
MacDONALD of Old Orchard Beach, MAKER of Calais, MAREAN of Hollis, 
NEWENDYKE of Litchfield, NUTTING of Oakland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §1213, sub-§2, ¶C is enacted to read: 
C.  A person 70 years of age or older who does not wish to serve on a jury is excused 
from jury service. 
SUMMARY 
This bill excuses from jury service a person 70 years of age or older who does not 
wish to serve on a jury.
An Act To Protect Landowners from the Exercise of Eminent Domain in Energy Infrastructure Corridors
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0311
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DUNPHY, FITZPATRICK, GIFFORD, LIBBY, MALABY, POULIOT, SANDERSON
Amends: 35-A MRSA §122

Legislative Document 
No. 311 
H.P. 220 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2013 
An Act To Protect Landowners from the Exercise of Eminent 
Domain in Energy Infrastructure Corridors 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: FITZPATRICK of Houlton, GIFFORD of Lincoln, LIBBY 
of Waterboro, MALABY of Hancock, McCLELLAN of Raymond, POULIOT of Augusta, 
SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §122, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. MM, §16 
and affected by §26, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
7.  Eminent domain.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not 
take and hold by right of eminent domain any land or easement for the purposes of 
establishing or developing an energy infrastructure corridor. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the eminent domain authority for the purposes of developing an 
energy infrastructure corridor and prohibits any authority for eminent domain under 
Maine law to be used for the purposes of establishing or developing an energy 
infrastructure corridor.
An Act To Require the Attorney General To Consult with Federally Recognized Indian Tribes before Issuing an Opinion on Federal Legislation Affecting the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0308
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MITCHELL, CAIN, BEAULIEU, CHAPMAN, CHIPMAN, GOODE, PRIEST, SOCTOMAH, VILLA, WEAVER
Amends: 30 MRSA §6215

Legislative Document 
No. 308 
H.P. 217 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2013 
An Act To Require the Attorney General To Consult with Federally 
Recognized Indian Tribes before Issuing an Opinion on Federal 
Legislation Affecting the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 
1980 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MITCHELL of the Penobscot Nation. 
Cosponsored by Senator CAIN of Penobscot and 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, CHAPMAN of Brooksville, CHIPMAN of Portland, 
GOODE of Bangor, PRIEST of Brunswick, SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, 
VILLA of Harrison, WEAVER of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30 MRSA §6215 is enacted to read: 
§6215.  Attorney General consultation 
The Attorney General may not provide to the United States Congress or any of its 
members or agents any legal opinion on federal legislation affecting this chapter or the 
Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980, 25 United States Code, Chapter 19, 
Subchapter II, that may have an effect on federally recognized tribes in the State without 
first consulting with the affected tribes in a manner mutually agreeable to the tribes and 
the Attorney General. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the Attorney General may not provide to the United States 
Congress or any of its members or agents any legal opinion on federal legislation 
affecting the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 or its implementation 
in this State that may have an effect on federally recognized tribes in the State without 
first consulting with the affected tribes in a manner mutually agreeable to the tribes and 
the Attorney General.
An Act To Create the Maine Online Privacy Protection Act
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0313
Committee Amendment CA_A_H435 (House)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 222, L.D. 313, Bill, "An Act To Create 
the Maine Online Privacy Protection Act" 
Amend the bill in section I in §9573 in subsection 2 by striking out paragraphs A, B 
and C (page 2, lines 7 to 12 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'A. The categories of personal information that the operator collects through the 
website or online service about consumers who use or visit its commercial website or 
online service; 
B. The categories of 3rd-party persons or entities with whom the operator may share 
such personal information; 
C. If the operator has a process for a consumer who uses or visits the operator's 
publicly accessible website or online service to review and request changes to any of 
the consumer's personal information that is collected through the website or online 
service by the operator, a description of that process;' 
Amend the bill in section I in §9573 in subsection 2 in paragraph D in the 2nd line 
(page 2, line 14 in L.D.) by inserting- after the following: "website" the following: 'or 
online service' 
Amend the bill in section I in §9573 in subsection 3 in paragraph C by striking out 
subparagraph (2) (page 2, lines 28 to 30 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'(2) Is written in larger type than the surrounding text, or in contrasting type, font 
or color to the surrounding text of the same size, or set off from the surrounding 
text of the same size bv symbols or other marks that call attention to the privacy 
statement.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §9573 by inserting at the end the following: 
'4. Exceptions. This section does not apply to: 
A. An operator that is subject to and in compliance with another state or federal law 
or regulation that requires the posting of an online privacy statement; and 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 222, L.D. 313 
B. A governmental agency of this State.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
This amendment makes changes consistent with California's Online Privacy 
Protection Act. This amendment provides that the privacy statement required in the bill 
must list the categories of personal information that the website operator collects. It also 
provides that the categories of entities, rather than a description of entities with whom 
personal information may be shared as described in the bill, must be disclosed. It 
clarifies the process for a consumer who uses or visits the site to review and request 
changes to personal information. The amendment also makes the privacy statement font 
requirements the same as California's. 
This amendment adds 2 exceptions to the application of the Maine Online Privacy 
Protection Act. First, if a website operator is subject to and in compliance with another 
state or federal law or regulation that requires the posting of an online privacy statement, 
this law does not apply. Government agencies of this State are also exempt. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Release a Restriction on Former State Land in Passadumkeag Currently Owned by Dale Ross
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0312
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: TURNER, CAIN, BLACK, CRAY, DILL, GIFFORD, JONES, KENT, LIBBY, TIMBERLAKE

Legislative Document 
No. 312 
H.P. 221 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2013 
An Act To Release a Restriction on Former State Land in 
Passadumkeag Currently Owned by Dale Ross 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TURNER of Burlington. 
Cosponsored by Senator CAIN of Penobscot and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, GIFFORD of 
Lincoln, JONES of Freedom, KENT of Woolwich, LIBBY of Waterboro, TIMBERLAKE of 
Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to release 
a restriction on former state land in Passadumkeag currently owned by Dale 
Ross.  The provision restricting the use to only agricultural or forestry purposes on the 
land in Passadumkeag currently owned by Dale Ross as required by Public Law 1993, 
chapter 335, and stated in a deed from the State of Maine to Dale Ross's predecessor in 
interest dated February 11, 1994 and recorded in the Penobscot County Registry of 
Deeds, Book 5564, Page 246, is rescinded.  The Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry shall issue a deed to Dale Ross releasing the restriction of only agricultural 
or forestry purposes on the land owned by Dale Ross that is subject to the restriction 
stated in the deed from the State of Maine to Dale Ross's predecessor in interest dated 
February 11, 1994 and recorded in the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, Book 5564, 
SUMMARY 
This bill rescinds the statutory restriction of only agricultural or forestry purposes on 
former state land in Passadumkeag currently owned by Dale Ross and directs the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to issue a deed to Dale Ross 
releasing the restriction on that land.
An Act To Ban the Purchase of Bottled Water by State Agencies
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0315
Committee Amendment CA_A_H36 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 224, L.D. 315, Bill, "An Act To Ban 
the Purchase of Bottled Water by State Agencies" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which adds a fiscal note to the bill, is the minority report of the 
committee. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/18/13 ;tva:c 
LD315 
LR 876(02) 
An Act To Ban the Purchase of Bottled Water by State Agencies 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '.A' (~-3(P) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium savings - General Fund 
Current biennium savings - Federal Expenditures Fund 
Current biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Current biennium savings - State Lottery Fund 
This bill is estimated to generate annual General Fund savings of $5,980, Federal Expenditures Fund savings of 
$1,330, Other Special Revenue Funds savings of$5,185 and State Lottery Fund savings of$862. This estimate 
assumes water would still be purchased for locations where potable water is not available, required to be provided to 
comply with federal provisions or when distilled water is clinically appropriate in a medical setting. 
LR0876(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ban the Purchase of Bottled Water by State Agencies
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0315
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: JONES, CHIPMAN, DAUGHTRY, SHORT, TURNER
Amends: 5 MRSA §1824-B

Legislative Document 
No. 315 
H.P. 224 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2013 
An Act To Ban the Purchase of Bottled Water by State Agencies 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative JONES of Freedom. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CHIPMAN of Portland, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, 
DeCHANT of Bath, SHORT of Pittsfield, TURNER of Burlington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1824-B is enacted to read: 
§1824-B.  Bottled water 
The State or any political subdivision, governmental agency or public benefit 
corporation of the State may not purchase bottled water. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the State or any political subdivision, governmental agency or 
public benefit corporation of the State from purchasing bottled water.
An Act To Provide Property Tax Relief for Noncombat Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0316
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: LIBBY, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 36 MRSA §653

Legislative Document 
No. 316 
H.P. 225 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2013 
An Act To Provide Property Tax Relief for Noncombat Veterans 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LIBBY of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §653, sub-§1, ¶C-2 is enacted to read: 
C-2.  The estates up to the just value of $4,500, having a taxable situs in the place of 
residence of veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States but who 
are not eligible for the exemption under paragraph C. 
The exemption provided in this paragraph applies to the property of that veteran, 
including property held in joint tenancy with that veteran's spouse or held in a 
revocable living trust for the benefit of that veteran. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §653, sub-§1, ¶D-4 is enacted to read: 
D-4.  The estates up to the just value of $4,500, having a taxable situs in the place of 
residence, of the unremarried widow or widower or minor child of any deceased 
veteran who would be entitled to the exemption pursuant to paragraph C-2 if living. 
The estates up to the just value of $4,500, having a taxable situs in the place of 
residence, of the parent of a deceased veteran who would be entitled to the exemption 
pursuant to paragraph C-2 if living, who is 62 years of age or older and is an 
unremarried widow or widower who is in receipt of a pension or compensation from 
the Federal Government based upon the service-connected death of that parent's 
child. 
The exemptions provided in this paragraph apply to the property of an unremarried 
widow or widower or minor child or parent of a deceased veteran, including property 
held in a revocable living trust for the benefit of that unremarried widow or widower 
or minor child or parent of a deceased veteran. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a $4,500 property tax exemption to noncombat veterans.  It 
provides the exemption to the unremarried widow or widower or minor child of a veteran 
who would be entitled to the exemption if living, and to the parent of a deceased veteran 
who would be entitled to the exemption if living, who is 62 years of age or older and is an 
unremarried widow or widower who is in receipt of a pension or compensation from the 
Federal Government based upon the service-connected death of that parent's child.
An Act Regarding the Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement Program and the Business Equipment Tax Exemption Program
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0317
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: LIBBY, HASKELL, KNIGHT

Legislative Document 
No. 317 
H.P. 226 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2013 
An Act Regarding the Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement 
Program and the Business Equipment Tax Exemption Program 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LIBBY of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator HASKELL of Cumberland and 
Representative: KNIGHT of Livermore Falls. 
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 develop a process for identification of the purposes of the 
Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement program and the business equipment tax 
exemption program, create a framework for measuring the extent to which the programs 
meet their identified purposes and identify a mechanism for ongoing measurement of the 
programs' effectiveness.
An Act To Establish a Sales Tax Holiday for Purchases Made during the Month of January
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0318
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: RYKERSON, WHITTEMORE, BROOKS, CHENETTE, MITCHELL, NADEAU, WEAVER
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 318 
H.P. 227 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2013 
An Act To Establish a Sales Tax Holiday for Purchases Made 
during the Month of January 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery. 
Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset and 
Representatives: BROOKS of Winterport, CHENETTE of Saco, MITCHELL of the Penobscot 
Nation, NADEAU of Fort Kent, WEAVER of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§95 is enacted to read: 
95.  Sales tax holiday.  Sales of tangible personal property during the month of 
January, excluding individual items of property the price of which exceeds $1,000. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax holiday during the month of January for items of 
tangible personal property with a price of $1,000 or less.
An Act To Ensure the Integrity of the Election Process
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0320
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, CRAVEN, BROOKS, GATTINE, GIDEON, STUCKEY, WELSH

Legislative Document 
No. 320 
H.P. 229 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2013 
An Act To Ensure the Integrity of the Election Process 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BROOKS of Winterport, GATTINE of Westbrook, GIDEON of Freeport, 
STUCKEY of Portland, WELSH of Rockport. 
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 review ways to remedy errors made in the course of the conduct 
of elections, including, but not limited to, the circumstances under which a new election 
is a more appropriate remedy than a recount.
An Act To Provide Tax Fairness to Small Businesses in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0319
Committee Amendment CA_A_H81 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 228, L.D. 319, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Tax Fairness to Small Businesses in the State" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Direct the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Bureau of Revenue Services To Report on Conformity with the Streamlined Sales 
and Use Tax Agreement' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Report and legislation regarding the Streamlined Sales and Use 
Tax Agreement. Resolved: That the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Bureau of Revenue Services shall prepare a report concerning the Streamlined 
Sales and Use Tax Agreement, referred to in this section as "the agreement," which is an 
effort of state governments, with input from local governments and the private sector, to 
simplify and modernize sales and use tax collection and administration. The report must: 
1. Identify any changes to the Maine Revised Statutes that are needed to conform the 
State's laws to the agreement and the options available to provide conformity; 
2. Identify the impact of each option identified pursuant to subsection 1; and 
3. Identify and explain any fiscal and policy issues associated with conformity with 
the agreement. 
The bureau shall submit its report, along with different proposals for legislation to 
conform the State's sales and use tax laws with the agreement, to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Taxation no later than January 15,2014. The Joint Standing Committee on 
Taxation may submit a bill relating to the subject matter of the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 126th Legislature.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "1+" to H.P. 228, L.D. 319 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the bill to a resolve and changes the title. It removes the 
emergency preamble and emergency clause. It retains that part of the bill that directs the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services to 
identify changes in the sales and use tax laws necessary to conform them to the national 
effort known as the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement and to submit its report 
and proposed legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation by January 15, 
2014. 
FISCAL ~OTE RE!.2l1hLU 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/08/13 frac.. 
LD319 
LR 1365(02) 
An Act To Provide Tax Fairness to Small Businesses in the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'it I C H . 3 U 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: No 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs incurred by the Bureau of Revenue Services related to identifying changes in the State's sales and 
use tax laws necessary to conform to the "Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement" and providing a report on these 
changes can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1365(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0322
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 322 
H.P. 231 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2013 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: 
State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School 
Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the State Board 
of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay for the State Board of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 61: State 
Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the State Board of Education that has been submitted to 
the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 61: State Board of 
Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a major substantive rule 
of the State Board of Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0323
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S111 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 232, 
L.D. 323, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: Maine 
Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty, a Major Substantive Rule of 
the Department of Education" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 1, lines 
to 24 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'2. 
The rule must be amended in Section VII, Part 4, "Criteria for Change in 
Eligibility," by deleting this part, which exceeds federal requirements concerning the 
evaluation procedures that must be used to determine that a child is ineligible for special 
education services;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is a technical correction to Committee Amendment "A." It clarifies 
that the rule must be amended by deleting Part 4, "Criteria for Change in Eligibility," 
which exceeds federal requirements concerning necessary evaluation procedures. 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0323
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 323 
H.P. 232 
House of Representatives, February 7, 2013 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: 
Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101: 
Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to 
the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 101: Maine 
Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty, a major substantive rule of 
the Department of Education.
An Act To Update the Maine Emergency Management Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0326
Committee Amendment CA_A_S73 (Senate)
Amends: 37-B MRSA §823

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 121, L.D. 326, Bill, "An Act To Update 
the Maine Emergency Management Laws" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 15 the following: 
'Sec. 16. 37-B MRSA §823, first~, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, c. 510, 
Pt. A, §38, is amended to read: 
All members of the emergency management forces are deemed to be employees of 
the State while on, preparing for or training for, emergency management duty. They have 
all the rights given to state employees under the former Maine Workers' Compensation 
Act or the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992. 
All claims must be filed, 
prosecuted and determined in accordance with the procedure set forth in the Maine 
Workers' Compensation Act of 1992.' 
Amend the bill in section 17 in §851 in the fIrst paragraph in the first line (page 8, 
line 14 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "Examiner," the following: 'the 
Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention within that department and other agencies as appropriate,' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds to the list of agencies that must be consulted by the Director of 
the Maine Emergency Management Agency regarding a mass fatality plan the 
Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention within that department and allows for other agencies to be consulted. It also 
clarifIes that members of the emergency management forces are deemed to be employees 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~ 
o'f( c:, 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A' to S.P. 121, L.D. 326 
of the State when preparing for emergency management duty, in addition to being on or 
training for duty. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/06/13 ;tvac.. 
LD326 
LR434(02) 
An Act To Update th,e Maine Emergency Management Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~~-!t3) 
Committee: Cdminal Justice and Public Safety 
" 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services are assumed to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0434(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce the Licensing Fee for Certain Tournament Games
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0329
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PATRICK, RUSSELL, DUTREMBLE, GERZOFSKY, JACKSON, LACHOWICZ, TUTTLE, MASON
Amends: 17 MRSA §1836

Legislative Document 
No. 329 
S.P. 125 
In Senate, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Reduce the Licensing Fee for Certain Tournament 
Games 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PATRICK of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative RUSSELL of Portland and 
Senators: DUTREMBLE of York, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, JACKSON of Aroostook, 
LACHOWICZ of Kennebec, TUTTLE of York, Representative: MASON of Topsham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §1836, sub-§3-A, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 325, §3, is 
amended to read: 
A.  For tournament games that do not exceed 100 players: 
(1)  One hundred fifty Fifty dollars per tournament license; 
(2)  Two hundred fifty Seventy-five dollars for a monthly license; and 
(3)  Three thousand Nine hundred dollars for an annual license; and 
Sec. 2.  17 MRSA §1836, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2011, c. 325, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
4.  Tournament.  The organization licensed to conduct a tournament game under this 
section shall display the rules of the tournament game and the license issued.  The 
maximum number of players allowed is 100 unless the tournament game is held on 
premises owned by the licensee, in which case the maximum number of players allowed 
is 300.  Winners are determined by a process of elimination.  The use of currency is 
prohibited as part of tournament game play.  The maximum entry fee to play in the 
tournament game is $100, except the organization may add to the player entry fee to 
defray the cost of the license fee, as long as the total additional amount collected from all 
players does not exceed $125.  An organization that holds a per tournament license may 
collect up to $150 to defray the cost of the license fee.  Only one entry fee is permitted 
per person.  A tournament game must be completed within 48 hours. Other games of 
chance on the premises are prohibited during a tournament game, except for lucky seven 
or similar sealed tickets and no more than one 50/50 raffle per tournament with a prize 
value up to $1,000.  This subsection does not prohibit a licensee from conducting one 
winner-take-all hand per tournament game with a bet limit of $5.  The total number of 
bets received in a winner-take-all round must be awarded to the winner or in the case of 
multiple winners divided among them as evenly as possible.  All prizes awarded in 
accordance with this subsection must be paid in cash. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reduces the license fees for tournament games that do not exceed 100 
players.  This bill also eliminates the ability of an organization licensed to hold a 
tournament game to charge a player an addition to the entry fee to defray the cost of the 
license.
Resolve, To Expand Economic Development in the Town of Orrington by Releasing Certain Riverfront Land from State-imposed Environmental Restrictions
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0331
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, YOUNGBLOOD, BOYLE

Legislative Document 
No. 331 
H.P. 236 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
Resolve, To Expand Economic Development in the Town of 
Orrington by Releasing Certain Riverfront Land from State-
imposed Environmental Restrictions 
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 YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot and 
Senator: BOYLE of Cumberland. 
Sec. 1.  Former HoltraChem site; release of development restrictions.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Environmental Protection shall release all 
department-imposed development restrictions on any portion of the former HoltraChem 
Manufacturing Company site in the Town of Orrington that borders the Penobscot River 
and is owned by the Town of Orrington and not targeted for cleanup and remediation 
under the Commissioner of Environmental Protection's compliance order dated 
November 24, 2008 as modified by the Board of Environmental Protection's order dated 
August 19, 2010. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Environmental Protection to release all 
department-imposed development restrictions on certain portions of the former 
HoltraChem Manufacturing Company site that are not targeted for cleanup and 
remediation under clean-up orders of the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and 
the Board of Environmental Protection.
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Provide Signs on Interstate 95, on Interstate 395 and in the City of Brewer for the Underground Railroad Memorial at Chamberlain Freedom Park
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0332
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, VEROW, JOHNSON, COLLINS, YOUNGBLOOD

Legislative Document 
No. 332 
H.P. 237 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Provide 
Signs on Interstate 95, on Interstate 395 and in the City of Brewer 
for the Underground Railroad Memorial at Chamberlain Freedom 
Park 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. 
Cosponsored by Representative VEROW of Brewer and 
Representative: JOHNSON of Eddington, Senators: COLLINS of York, YOUNGBLOOD of 
Penobscot. 
Sec. 1.  Chamberlain Freedom Park interstate signs.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation, notwithstanding national guidelines relating to directional 
signs for highways, shall place directional signs for the Underground Railroad Memorial 
at Chamberlain Freedom Park on Interstate 95 at the northbound and southbound 
directions of exit 182 and on Interstate 395 at exit 4 in either direction for the park; and 
be it further 
Sec. 2.  Chamberlain Freedom Park street signs.  Resolved: That the 
Department of Transportation shall place directional signs in the City of Brewer on South 
Main Street for the Underground Railroad Memorial at Chamberlain Freedom Park 
located at State Street and North Main Street. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to provide signs on Interstate 
95, on Interstate 395 and in the City of Brewer to inform travelers of the Underground 
Railroad Memorial at Chamberlain Freedom Park.
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Provide Signs on Interstate 95, on Interstate 395 and in the City of Brewer for the Underground Railroad Memorial at Chamberlain Freedom Park
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0332
Committee Amendment CA_A_H23 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to H.P. 237, L.D. 332, "Resolve, To Direct the 
Department of Transportation To Provide Signs on Interstate 95, on Interstate 395 and in 
the City of Brewer for the Underground Railroad Memorial at Chamberlain Freedom 
Park" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the last line (page 1, line lOin L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "Street." and inserting the following: 'Street; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maintenance and Operations 0330 
Initiative: Provides funding to provide signs on Interstate 95 and Interstate 395 and within 
the City of Brewer for the Underground Railroad Memorial at Chamberlain Freedom 
Park. 
HIGHWAY FUND 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2013-14 
$2,000 
$2,000 
2014-15 
$0 
$0 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and adds an appropriations 
and allocations section to the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/25/13 
~ac 
LD332 
LR 658(02) 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Provide Signs on Interstate 95, on Interstate 
and in the City of Brewer for the Underground Railroad Memorial at Chamberlain Freedom Park 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~" (/-1",;2 s) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
Projections 
FY2015-16 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$2,000 
$2,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes a one-time Highway Fund allocation of $2,000 in fiscal year 2013-14 to the Department of 
Transportation for materials and equipment costs related to these signs. 
LR0658(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
An Act To Repeal the Provision of Law That Requires the Trade Name or Brand of Malt Liquor To Be Displayed in Full Sight of a Customer on a Faucet, Spigot or Dispensing Apparatus
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0333
Committee Amendment CA_A_H120 (House)
Amends: 28-A MRSA §712

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 238, L,D. 333, Bill, "An Act To 
Repeal the Provision of Law That Requires the Trade Name or Brand of Malt Liquor To 
Be Displayed in Full Sight of a Customer on a Faucet, Spigot or Dispensing Apparatus" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Provision of Law That Requires the Trade Name or Brand of 
Malt Liquor To Be Displayed in Full Sight of a Customer on a Faucet, Spigot or 
Dispensing Apparatus' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §712, suh-§2, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is 
repealed and the tollowing enacted in its place: 
2. Serve frum faucet, spigot, dispensing apparatus by trade name. A licensee 
may not furnish or serve any malt liquor from any faucet, spigot or other dispensing 
apparatus, unless: 
A. The trade name or brand of the malt liquor served appears in full sight of the 
customer in legible lettering upon the faucet, spigot or dispensing apparatus; or 
B. The licensee displays a list of all malt liquors currently available on tap that is 
clearly visible to patrons of the establishment in a manner that allows a patron to 
identify the trade name or brand of the malt liquor that is being dispensed from each 
faucet, spigot or dispensing apparatus.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. Current law requires that an on-premises liquor 
licensee may not serve malt liquor from a tap unless the trade name or brand is clearly 
labeled on the tap handle. The amendment provides an alternative to current law by 
providing that licensees who serve malt liquor from a tap may inform consumers about 
which product is being dispensed by displaying a list of all available malt liquors. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Repeal the Provision of Law That Requires the Trade Name or Brand of Malt Liquor To Be Displayed in Full Sight of a Customer on a Faucet, Spigot or Dispensing Apparatus
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0333
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SCHNECK, DILL, FREY, KORNFIELD, MASTRACCIO, NADEAU, PRINGLE, SAUCIER, VEROW
Amends: 28-A MRSA §712

Legislative Document 
No. 333 
H.P. 238 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Repeal the Provision of Law That Requires the Trade 
Name or Brand of Malt Liquor To Be Displayed in Full Sight of a 
Customer on a Faucet, Spigot or Dispensing Apparatus 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DILL of Old Town, FREY of Bangor, KORNFIELD of 
Bangor, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, NADEAU of Winslow, PRINGLE of Windham, 
SAUCIER of Presque Isle, VEROW of Brewer. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §712, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the requirement that the trade name or brand of malt liquor served 
from a faucet, spigot or dispensing apparatus be displayed in full sight of a customer on 
the faucet, spigot or dispensing apparatus.