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An Act To Establish lOa People's Veto Process for Actions of County Commissioners
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0082
Committee Amendment CA_A_S140 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 33, L.D. 82, Bill, "An Act To Establish 
lOa People's Veto Process for Actions of County Commissioners" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Study the Creation of a People's Veto Process for Actions of County 
Commissioners' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Study of people's veto process for actions of county 
commissioners. Resolved: That, notwithstanding Joint Rule 353, the President ofthe 
Senate and the Speaker of the House shall convene a working group to study the creation 
of a people's veto process for actions of county commissioners taking into account the 
following: the effects of a people's veto on county budget and finance committees at 
various times of the year; the effects of the costs of elections on municipal budgets; 
concerns that a small minority could require a countywide vote; concerns that a small 
budget item or action by commissioners could require a countywide vote; the application 
of a people's veto to counties with charters; and the effect of a people's veto on the 
unorganized territory's budget. The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House 
shall invite the participation of the following: 
1. A representative from the Maine County Commissioners Association; 
2. A representative from the Maine Municipal Association; 
3. A representative who is a county manager or county administrator; 
4. The fiscal administrator of the unorganized territory; 
5. A representative from a county budget or finance committee in a county where the 
county commissioners do not put forth the budget; and 
6. A representative from a county budget or finance committee in a county where the 
county commissioners do put forth the budget. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 33, L.D. 82 
Following the convening of the working group the members shall select a chair from 
among themselves; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That, no later than January 15, 2014, the working 
group shall submit a report based on the study in subsection 1 that includes findings and 
recommendations, including suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on 
State and Local Government. The joint standing committee may report out a bill based 
on the report to the Second Regular Session of the 126th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on State and 
Local Government, and it strikes and replaces the bill. It requires the President of the 
Senate and the Speaker of the House to convene a working group to study the issue of 
creating a people's veto process on actions of county commissioners and requires the 
working group to report to the committee by January 15, 2014. The amendment also 
gives the committee permission to report out a bill based on the findings of the study. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Ignition Interlock Device Requirements in the Laws Regarding Operating Under the Influence
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0085
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HILL, DUTREMBLE, GERZOFSKY, PLUMMER, DION
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2411, 29-A MRSA §2508

Legislative Document 
No. 85 
S.P. 36 
In Senate, January 22, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Ignition Interlock Device 
Requirements in the Laws Regarding Operating Under the 
Influence 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Senators: DUTREMBLE of York, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, 
PLUMMER of Cumberland, Representative: DION of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2411, sub-§5, ¶D, as amended by PL 2007, c. 531, §2 and 
affected by §10, is further amended to read: 
D.  For a person having 3 or more previous OUI offenses within a 10-year period, 
which is a Class C crime: 
(1)  A fine of not less than $2,100, except that if the person failed to submit to a 
test at the request of a law enforcement officer, a fine of not less than $2,500; 
(2)  A period of incarceration of not less than 6 months, except that if the person 
failed to submit to a test at the request of a law enforcement officer, a period of 
incarceration of not less than 6 months and 20 days; 
(3)  A court-ordered suspension of a driver's license for a period of 6 8 years; and 
(4)  In accordance with section 2416, a court-ordered suspension of the person's 
right to register a motor vehicle; and 
(5)  In accordance with section 2508, installation of an ignition interlock device 
in the motor vehicle the person operates for a period of 4 years after the period of 
suspension has run; 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2508, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 482, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
C.  The license of a person with 4 or more OUI offenses may be reinstated after the 
expiration 4 years of the period of suspension period has run if the person has 
installed for a period of 4 years an ignition interlock device approved by the 
Secretary of State in the motor vehicle the person operates.  This paragraph applies 
only to 4th or subsequent offenses committed after August 31, 2008. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the minimum mandatory driver's license suspension for a person 
convicted of operating under the influence who has 3 or more previous offenses within a 
10-year period from 6 to 8 years and removes the requirement that such a person install 
for a period of 4 years an ignition interlock device in the motor vehicle the person 
operates, but authorizes the Secretary of State to reinstate the license of such a person 
after 4 years of suspension if the person has installed for a period of 4 years an ignition 
interlock device in the motor vehicle the person operates.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Amend Its Process of Gathering Public Opinion on Rulemaking and Other Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0086
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HASKELL, SHAW

Legislative Document 
No. 86 
S.P. 37 
In Senate, January 24, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
To Amend Its Process of Gathering Public Opinion on Rulemaking 
and Other Projects 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HASKELL of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to improve use of 
electronic communication methods for public outreach.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall modify its procedures for notifying the 
public of proposed rulemaking, public hearings and other proposals by expanding the use 
of electronic communication, including the use of e-mail and social networking websites, 
for the purposes of increasing public participation and engagement and increasing staff 
efficiency; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Reporting date established.  Resolved:  That the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall report on how it has modified its procedures in accordance 
with section 1, and on the response of the public to these modifications, to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by January 1, 2014. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to improve its 
use of electronic communication methods in notifying the public of proposed rulemaking, 
public hearings and other proposals.
An Act To Update the Maine HIV Advisory Committee
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0088
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, FARNSWORTH, ALFOND, BOYLE, GRATWICK, JACKSON, JOHNSON, LACHOWICZ, STUCKEY

Legislative Document 
No. 88 
S.P. 39 
In Senate, January 24, 2013 
An Act To Update the Maine HIV Advisory Committee 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland and 
Senators: President ALFOND of Cumberland, BOYLE of Cumberland, GRATWICK of 
Penobscot, JACKSON of Aroostook, JOHNSON of Lincoln, LACHOWICZ of Kennebec, 
Representative: STUCKEY of Portland. 
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 and update the structure and duties of the Maine HIV 
Advisory Committee, as established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 
12004-I, subsection 42 and detailed in Title 5, section 19202.
An Act To Improve Community Mental Health Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0087
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, FARNSWORTH, ALFOND, BOYLE, GRATWICK, JACKSON, JOHNSON, LACHOWICZ, STUCKEY
Amends: 34-B MRSA §3004

Legislative Document 
No. 87 
S.P. 38 
In Senate, January 24, 2013 
An Act To Improve Community Mental Health Treatment 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland and 
Senators: President ALFOND of Cumberland, BOYLE of Cumberland, GRATWICK of 
Penobscot, JACKSON of Aroostook, JOHNSON of Lincoln, LACHOWICZ of Kennebec, 
Representative: STUCKEY of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-B MRSA §3004, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. K, §33, 
is further amended to read: 
2.  General policy.  The department shall develop programs to: 
A.  Promote and support the development and implementation of comprehensive 
community support systems to ensure community integration, psychiatric 
rehabilitation and the maintenance of a decent quality of life for persons with chronic 
mental illness in each of the mental health service areas in the State; and 
B.  Strengthen the capacity of families, natural networks, self-help groups and other 
community resources in order to improve the support for and the rehabilitation and 
recovery of persons with chronic mental illness.; 
C.  Provide medically necessary health and mental health services to persons with 
chronic mental illness in the least restrictive setting that is consistent with the person's 
choice and individual treatment plan and within the person's chosen community; and 
D.  Provide housing options to persons with chronic mental illness including a 
person's home or group residential setting or another configuration according to the 
person's choice. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop programs 
to provide services and housing to persons with chronic mental illness. The programs 
must be designed to ensure psychiatric rehabilitation and to improve the rehabilitation 
and recovery of persons with chronic mental illness. The programs must provide 
medically necessary health and mental health services to persons with chronic mental 
illness in the least restrictive setting that is consistent with the person's choice and 
individual treatment plan and within the person's chosen community and provide housing 
options to persons with chronic mental illness including a person's home or group 
residential setting or another configuration according to the person's choice.
An Act To Update the Maine HlV Advisory Committee
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0088
Committee Amendment CA_A_S32 (Senate)
Amends: 5 MRSA §19202

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '1\ " to S.P. 39, L.D. 88, Bill, "An Act To Update 
the Maine HlV Advisory Committee" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §19202, sub-§l-B, ~, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 203, §2 and 
affected by §8, is amended to read: 
D. Prepare and present, in person, an annual report on the status of HlV in the State 
to the Office of the Governor and the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over health and human services matters by January 31 st March 1 st 
of each year. 
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §19202, sub-§2-B, ~B, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 203, §4 and 
affected by §8, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
B. The committee shall identify 12 additional voting representatives for membership 
as described in this paragraph, with broad input from persons with HIV or at risk for 
HIV infection or from organizations with extensive participation of persons with 
HIV, organizations interested in and working on HlV and AIDS prevention and 
health, other community-based organizations providing HlV and AIDS services, rural 
health centers and the public: 
(1) Four persons living with HlV/AIDS; 
(2) Two representatives of popUlations most affected by HIV / AIDS in the State; 
(3) Two providers of HlV -related prevention or social services; 
(4) Two representatives of the public health community who have experience in 
the prevention of and the care and treatment of persons with HlV or infectious 
diseases; and 
(5) Two persons chosen by the committee because of the positive impact the 
persons' expertise or experience will have on the work of the committee.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROFS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to S.P. 39, L.D. 88 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes and replaces the bill. It changes the deadline for the annual 
report of the Maine HIV Advisory Committee from January 31 st to March 1 st. The 
amendment changes the membership on the Maine HIV Advisory Committee so that it 
includes 2 Legislators, 5 representatives of state agencies, 4 persons living with 
HIV I AIDS, 2 representatives of populations most affected by HIV I AIDS in the State, 2 
providers of HIV -related services, 2 representatives of the public health community and 2 
additional members chosen by the membership. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Not(~s 
Approved: 03/11/13 frac 
LD88 
LR 831(02) 
An Act To Update the Maine HIV Advisory Committee 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "1\' (5 -9-) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Establish a Deadline for Snowmobile Registration
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0089
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: THOMAS, TIMBERLAKE, PATRICK, WHITTEMORE, BLACK, CRAY, KESCHL
Amends: 12 MRSA §13104

Legislative Document 
No. 89 
S.P. 40 
In Senate, January 24, 2013 
An Act To Establish a Deadline for Snowmobile Registration 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative TIMBERLAKE of Turner and 
Senators: PATRICK of Oxford, WHITTEMORE of Somerset, Representatives: BLACK of 
Wilton, CRAY of Palmyra, KESCHL of Belgrade. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13104, sub-§4, as repealed and replaced by PL 2011, c. 129, 
§1 and amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §§5 and 7, is further amended to read: 
4.  Fee.  Except as provided in subsection 5, the annual snowmobile registration fee is 
as follows: 
A.  For residents, $40.  The registration for a snowmobile owned by a resident is 
valid for one year, commencing on July 1st of each year; and 
B.  For nonresidents: 
(1)  Forty-three dollars for a 3-consecutive-day registration.  A person may 
purchase more than one 3-day registration in any season; and 
(2)  Eighty-eight dollars for a seasonal registration. 
The registration for a snowmobile owned by a nonresident must specify the dates for 
which the registration is valid. 
Five dollars from each registration fee collected pursuant to this subsection must be 
transferred to a special fund administered by the Off-Road Vehicle Division of the 
Division of Parks and Public Lands within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry.  The funds must be used to assist any entity that has a snowmobile trail 
grooming contract with the Division of Parks and Public Lands in the purchase of trail-
grooming equipment.  The funds also may be used for the repair or overhaul of 
trail-grooming equipment. 
Seven dollars from each resident snowmobile registration fee must be transferred to the 
Snowmobile Trail Fund of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, 
Division of Parks and Public Lands. 
The fee under paragraph A and paragraph B, subparagraph (2) is due on or before 
December 31st of the year prior to the year that the registration will be in effect.  If a fee 
under paragraph A or paragraph B, subparagraph (2) is paid on or after January 1st of the 
year that the registration will be in effect, an additional $20 late fee must be charged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the fee for a resident snowmobile registration and for a 
nonresident seasonal snowmobile registration be paid on or before December 31st of the 
year prior to the year that the registration will be in effect and establishes a $20 late fee.
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Workforce and Economic Future
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0090
Sponsors: ALFOND, EVES, BOYLE, CAIN, CLEVELAND, CRAVEN, DUTREMBLE, FLOOD, GERZOFSKY, GOODALL, GRATWICK, HASKELL, HILL, JACKSON, JOHNSON, KATZ, LACHOWICZ, LANGLEY, MAZUREK, MILLETT, PATRICK, SAVIELLO, THIBODEAU, TUTTLE, VALENTINO, WOODBURY, YOUNGBLOOD, BEAVERS, BERRY, CAREY, CASAVANT, CASSIDY, CHIPMAN, DAUGHTRY, DION, FREDETTE, GILBERT, GOODE, HAMANN, HICKMAN, HOBBINS, HUBBELL, JORGENSEN, KAENRATH, LUCHINI, MASON, MITCHELL, MOONEN, NADEAU, ROCHELO, RUSSELL, SAUCIER, VOLK, WILLETTE

Legislative Document 
No. 90 
S.P. 41 
In Senate, January 24, 2013 
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Workforce and Economic Future 
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Maine's Workforce and Economic Future 
suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by President ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Speaker EVES of North Berwick and 
Senators: BOYLE of Cumberland, CAIN of Penobscot, CLEVELAND of Androscoggin, 
CRAVEN of Androscoggin, DUTREMBLE of York, FLOOD of Kennebec, GERZOFSKY of 
Cumberland, GOODALL of Sagadahoc, GRATWICK of Penobscot, HASKELL of 
Cumberland, HILL of York, JACKSON of Aroostook, JOHNSON of Lincoln, KATZ of 
Kennebec, LACHOWICZ of Kennebec, LANGLEY of Hancock, MAZUREK of Knox, 
MILLETT of Cumberland, PATRICK of Oxford, SAVIELLO of Franklin, THIBODEAU of 
Waldo, TUTTLE of York, VALENTINO of York, WOODBURY of Cumberland, 
YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot, Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, BERRY of 
Bowdoinham, CAREY of Lewiston, CASAVANT of Biddeford, CASSIDY of Machias, 
CHIPMAN of Portland, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, DION of Portland, FREDETTE of 
Newport, GILBERT of Jay, GOODE of Bangor, HAMANN of South Portland, HICKMAN of 
Winthrop, HOBBINS of Saco, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, JORGENSEN of Portland, 
KAENRATH of South Portland, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, MASON of Topsham, McCABE of 
Skowhegan, McLEAN of Gorham, MITCHELL of the Penobscot Nation, MOONEN of 
Portland, NADEAU of Winslow, ROCHELO of Biddeford, RUSSELL of Portland, SAUCIER 
of Presque Isle, VOLK of Scarborough, WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
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. 
The bill proposes to strengthen the State's middle class and improve the State's 
business climate by making targeted and strategic investments in the State's workforce, 
place-based economic engines and small businesses. 
The bill proposes to close the so-called "skills gap" between the State's workforce and 
the needs of the State's employers through a renewed partnership among the State's 
workers, educators and businesses. 
The bill proposes to strengthen the State's place-based economic engines, including, 
but not limited to, downtowns, farms, forests and waters, to facilitate and accelerate 
economic growth. 
The bill proposes to amend state laws to help improve the ability of small businesses 
to innovate and expand.
An Act To Raise the School Construction Bond Cap
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0091
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MASON, GOODALL, BERRY, DAUGHTRY, GRANT, HOBBINS, KENT, SAXTON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15905

Legislative Document 
No. 91 
H.P. 73 
House of Representatives, January 24, 2013 
An Act To Raise the School Construction Bond Cap 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MASON of Topsham. 
Cosponsored by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc and 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, GRANT of Gardiner, 
HOBBINS of Saco, KENT of Woolwich, MacDONALD of Boothbay, SAXTON of 
Harpswell. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15905, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 1, Pt. E, 
§1, is further amended to read: 
A.  The state board may approve projects as long as no project approval will cause 
debt service costs, as defined in section 15672, subsection 2-A, paragraph A and 
pursuant to Resolve 2007, chapter 223, section 4, to exceed the maximum limits 
specified in Table 1 in subsequent fiscal years. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the major capital maximum debt service limit for school 
construction projects for fiscal years 2013-14 and 2014-15 to $126,000,000. 
Table 1 
Major Capital 
Integrated, Consolidated 
Secondary and Postsecondary 
Project
Fiscal year 
Maximum Debt Service Limit 
Maximum Debt Service Limit
1990 
$ 48,000,000 
1991 
$ 57,000,000 
1992 
$ 65,000,000 
1993 
$ 67,000,000 
1994 
$ 67,000,000 
1995 
$ 67,000,000 
1996 
$ 67,000,000 
1997 
$ 67,000,000 
1998 
$ 67,000,000 
1999 
$ 69,000,000 
2000 
$ 72,000,000 
2001 
$ 74,000,000 
2002 
$ 74,000,000 
2003 
$ 80,000,000 
2004 
$ 80,000,000 
2005 
$ 84,000,000 
2006 
$ 90,000,000 
2007 
$ 96,000,000 
2008 
$100,000,000 
2009 
$104,000,000 
2010 
$108,000,000 
2011 
$126,000,000 
2012 
 $116,000,000 
2013 
 $116,000,000 
2014 
$116,000,000 $126,000,000 
$10,000,000 
2015 
$116,000,000 $126,000,000 
$10,000,000
An Act To Raise the School Construction Bond Cap
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0091
Committee Amendment CA_A_H5 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 73, L.D. 91, Bill, "An Act To Raise the 
School Construction Bond Cap" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02128/13 ;evac:.. 
LD91 
LR 983(02) 
An Act To Raise the School Construction Bond Cap 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Co~mittee Amendment 'A' 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No fiscal impact 
Increasing the major capital maximum debt service limit for school construction projects by $10.0 million in fiscal 
year 2013-14 and $10.0 million in fiscal year 2014-15 will not increase the total state and local cost ofK-12 public 
education, or the State's share of that cost, in the 2014-2015 biennium. Sufficient lead time is not available to bring 
new projects online that would require funding for additional debt service payments in the 2014-2015 biennium. 
LR0983(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Relating to Private School Student Participation in Public School Cocurricular, Interscholastic and Extracurricular Activities
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0092
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S332 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 74, 
L.D. 92, Bill, "An Act Relating to Private School Student Participation in Public School 
Cocurricular, Interscholastic and Extracurricular Activities" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title and before the first paragraph the 
following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.' , 
SUMMARY 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/25/13 
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LD92 
LR 616(04) 
An Act Relating to Private School Student Participation in Public School Cocurricular, Interscholastic 
and Extracurricular Activities 
State Mandates 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment;tt' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hill of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Exempted 
Required Activity 
Unit Affected 
Limits the ability of a public school principal or principal's designee to deny 
School 
students enrolled in certain equivalent instruction programs from participating in its 
cocurricular, extracurricular and interscholastic activities. 
Requires principal to provide written explanation to student or student's 
School 
parent/guardian if approval is withheld. 
Local Cost 
Insignificant 
statewide 
Insignificant 
statewide 
Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all members elected to each House exempts the state from 
the constitutional requirement to fund 90% of the additional costs. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment adds a Mandate Preamble to the bill. 
LR0616(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Public Secondary Schools To Offer a Course in Gun Safety and Handling
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0093
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DAVIS, BURNS, AYOTTE, BLACK, CRAFTS, GIFFORD, LONG, WILSON, GERZOFSKY, SHERMAN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4730

Legislative Document 
No. 93 
H.P. 75 
House of Representatives, January 24, 2013 
An Act To Require Public Secondary Schools To Offer a Course in 
Gun Safety and Handling 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, BLACK of Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, GIFFORD of 
Lincoln, LONG of Sherman, WILSON of Augusta, Senators: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, 
SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4730 is enacted to read: 
§4730.  Firearm safety education 
A public secondary school shall offer a firearm safety and handling course that is 
optional for students. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires public secondary schools to offer a firearm safety and handling 
course that is optional for students.
An Act To Prohibit Wireless Smart Meter Opt-out Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0094
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: BOLAND, HARLOW
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3144

Legislative Document 
No. 94 
H.P. 76 
House of Representatives, January 24, 2013 
An Act To Prohibit Wireless Smart Meter Opt-out Fees 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BOLAND of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Representative: HARLOW of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3144 is enacted to read: 
§3144.  Certain meter fees prohibited 
A transmission and distribution utility may not charge a customer a fee or a higher 
rate for declining the installation of a wireless smart meter or using a meter other than a 
wireless smart meter.  As used in this section, "wireless smart meter" means an advanced 
metering infrastructure device that uses radio frequency methods of wireless 
communication. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a transmission and distribution utility from charging a customer a 
fee or a higher rate for declining the installation of a wireless smart meter or using a 
meter other than a wireless smart meter.
An Act To Improve the Integrity of the State's Snowmobile Trail System
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0097
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JOHNSON

Legislative Document 
No. 97 
H.P. 79 
House of Representatives, January 24, 2013 
An Act To Improve the Integrity of the State's Snowmobile Trail 
System 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Greenville. 
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 funding levels that will support the viability of the 
State's snowmobile trail system to maximize its benefit to the winter economy of the 
State.
An Act To Enhance the Deer Population by Increasing Control of Coyotes through Local Conservation Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0096
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SAUCIER, JACKSON, McELWEE, NADEAU, NOON, SCHNECK, SHORT
Amends: 12 MRSA §10108, 12 MRSA §12262

Legislative Document 
No. 96 
H.P. 78 
House of Representatives, January 24, 2013 
An Act To Enhance the Deer Population by Increasing Control of 
Coyotes through Local Conservation Organizations 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SAUCIER of Presque Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: McELWEE of Caribou, NADEAU of Fort Kent, NADEAU of Winslow, 
NOON of Sanford, SCHNECK of Bangor, SHORT of Pittsfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10108, sub-§11, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  The commissioner may adopt rules to allow a local conservation organization to 
pay a hunter a bounty of $20 for each coyote killed by that hunter.  The department 
shall reimburse a participating conservation organization $25 per coyote bounty paid 
by the organization with funds received pursuant to the federal Pittman-Robertson 
Wildlife Restoration Act, 16 United States Code, Sections 669 to 669k (1937).  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12262 is enacted to read: 
§12262.  Trapping coyotes 
There is an open season for trapping coyotes in all counties of the State from October 
15th to February 15th. 
SUMMARY 
This bill does the following: 
1.  It authorizes the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to adopt rules to 
establish a coyote bounty system; 
2.  It provides that coyote bounties be paid from federal funding received from the 
federal Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act; and 
3.  It sets a coyote trapping season from October 15th to February 15th.
Resolve, To Create the Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0095
Committee Amendment CA_A_H79 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f} " to H.P. 77, L.D. 95, "Resolve, To Create the 
Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/27/13 
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LD95 
LR 227(02) 
Resolve, To Create the Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "It (11-7'1) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $2,500 in fiscal year 20l3-14. The Legislature's 
proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 20l3-14 and $10,000 in fiscal year 2014-15 for legislative studies. 
Whether the amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the 
Legislative Council and the Legislature. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional coststo the Department of Education and to the Department of Health and Human Services associated with 
each Commissioner or the commissioner's designees serving on the task force can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0227(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Study Issues Related to Bear Hunting and Management
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0098
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WOOD, JACKSON, BLACK, GIFFORD, JOHNSON, SHAW, THERIAULT

Legislative Document 
No. 98 
H.P. 80 
House of Representatives, January 24, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
To Study Issues Related to Bear Hunting and Management 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WOOD of Sabattus. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, GIFFORD of Lincoln, JOHNSON of Eddington, SHAW 
of Standish, THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Sec. 1.  Study.  Resolved:  That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
shall study issues relating to bear hunting and the management of the bear population in 
the State.  The study must analyze the advantages and disadvantages of holding a spring 
bear hunting season and other methods of managing the bear population in the State.   As 
part of its study, the department shall seek input from persons interested in the 
management of the bear population and issues related to bear hunting.  The department 
shall report the results of the study, including any legislation necessary to implement its 
recommendations, to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by 
January 15, 2014.  The joint standing committee may report out a bill to the Second 
Regular Session of the 126th Legislature to implement its recommendations related to the 
report. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to study issues 
related to bear hunting and the management of the bear population in the State and report 
the results of its study to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
by January 15, 2014.  The committee is authorized to report out a bill to implement its 
recommendations related to the report.
An Act To Allow Hunting for Deer with a Crossbow during the Expanded Archery Season
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0099
Committee Amendment CA_A_H67 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 81, L.D. 99, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Hunting for Deer with a Crossbow during the Expanded Archery Season" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 02/27113 
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LD99 
LR 348(02) 
An Act To Allow Hunting for Deer with a Crossbow during the Expanded Archery Season 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Pi ll{-l.JJ 7) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Not~ 
FY 2013·14 
FY 2014-15 
($24,062) 
($24,062) 
$24,062 
$24,062 
Eliminates Class D and Class E crimes and civil violations. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by mill()r amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
($24,062) 
$24,062 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
($24,062) 
$24,062 
This legislation allows a person to hunt with a crossbow during an expanded archery deer hunting season that is to be 
established in rule. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife estimates that this expanded season would 
increase sales of crossbow and expanded archery permits and result in an increase in General Fund revenue of 
$24,062 beginning in fiscal year 2013-14. 
LR0348(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Allow Hunting for Deer with a Crossbow during the Expanded Archery Season
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0099
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WOOD, TUTTLE, JOHNSON, TYLER
Amends: 12 MRSA §10953

Legislative Document 
No. 99 
H.P. 81 
House of Representatives, January 24, 2013 
An Act To Allow Hunting for Deer with a Crossbow during the 
Expanded Archery Season 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WOOD of Sabattus. 
Cosponsored by Senator TUTTLE of York and 
Representatives: JOHNSON of Eddington, TYLER of Windham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10953, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 61, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Species and seasons.  Except as provided in this Part, a person may hunt bear 
with a crossbow during the open season on bear as provided in section 11251 and may 
hunt deer with a crossbow during the open firearm season on deer as provided in section 
11401 and during an expanded archery deer hunting season established pursuant to rule.  
This subsection does not authorize a person to hunt deer with a crossbow during an 
expanded archery season established under section 11403 or in an expanded archery zone 
or during the muzzle-loading-only deer hunting season established under section 11404, 
except as provided in subsection 1-A. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §10953, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 61, §3, is 
amended to read: 
1-A.  Hunting with a crossbow; 70 years of age or older.  A person 70 years of age 
or older may hunt deer with a crossbow during an expanded archery season established 
under section 11403 or in an expanded archery zone or during the muzzle-loading-only 
deer hunting season established under section 11404. 
This subsection is repealed January 1, 2015. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person to hunt with a crossbow during an expanded archery deer 
hunting season that is established by rule of the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife.
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Stock Ponds
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0100
Committee Amendment CA_A_H214 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §12758-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 82, L.D. 100, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Municipalities To Stock Ponds" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow the Town of Greene To Stock Allen Pond' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12758-B is enacted to read: 
&12758-B. Fish stocking in Allen Pond 
This section governs the stocking of Allen Pond with fish by the Town of Greene. 
1. Authority to stock fish. The Town of Greene may stock Allen Pond with fish as 
long as the Town of Greene: 
A. Receives technical assistance and approval from the department for the number 
and species of fish to be stocked; 
B. Purchases the fish to be used for stocking from the department or a hatchery 
approved by the department; 
C. Pays all costs incurred by the department for activities related to stocking Allen 
Pond; and 
D. Provides to and maintains for the public easily identifiable and accessible year-
round watercraft access to the pond before any stocking occurs. 
2. Regulation of fishing activities. This section may not be construed to authorize 
the Town of Greene to regulate fishing activities on Allen Pond.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT~" to H.P. 82, L.D. 100 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, replaces the bill. It authorizes the 
Town of Greene to stock Allen Pond with fish as long as the municipality purchases the 
fish to be stocked from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the Department 
of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife approves the fish being stocked and the municipality 
provides the public with watercraft access to Allen Pond that is easily identifiable and 
accessible. It also requires the town to pay any costs incurred by the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife associated with the stocking of Allen Pond. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
• 
Approved: 04/24/13 
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LD 100 
LR347(02) 
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Stock Ponds 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A' {J-I-JJ 4-') 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Allowing a municipality to stock a pond with fish ifthe fish are purchased from the Department oflnland Fisheries 
and Wildlife could result in a minor increase in General Fund revenue not requiring any change to the budget. 
LR0347(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow a Junior Hunter To Take One Antlerless Deer without an Antlerless Deer Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0101
Committee Amendment CA_A_H263 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT·A" to H.P. 83, L.D. 101, Bill, " An Act To Allow 
a Junior Hunter To Take One Antlerless Deer without an Antlerless Deer Permit" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 (page 1, lines 14 to 19 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §11152, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8. Junior hunter consideration. An antlerless deer permit system adopted by the 
commissioner pursuant to this section may include a provision giving special 
consideration to persons with a valid junior hunting license. As part of the special 
consideration to junior hunters. the commissioner shall provide at least 25% of the 
available antlerless deer permits in a wildlife management district to persons with a valid 
junior hunting license who apply for an antlerless deer permit in that district.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, provides priority 
consideration for antlerless deer permits to persons with a valid junior hunting license. 
Under current law, eligible landowners receive 25% of the permits and nonresident 
hunters receive 15% of the permits. Under this amendment, junior hunters receive at 
least 25% of the antlerless deer permits available in wildlife management districts with 
available antlerless deer permits. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Stock Ponds
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0100
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WOOD, MASON, CRAFTS, LAJOIE, SHAW, WERTS
Amends: 12 MRSA §12758-B

Legislative Document 
No. 100 
H.P. 82 
House of Representatives, January 24, 2013 
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Stock Ponds 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WOOD of Sabattus. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, LAJOIE of Lewiston, SHAW of Standish, WERTS of 
Auburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12758-B is enacted to read: 
§12758-B.  Fish stocking by a municipality 
This section governs the stocking of ponds with fish by municipalities. 
1.  Authority to stock fish.  A municipality may stock a pond with fish as long as the 
pond is located entirely within the municipality and the municipality: 
A.  Purchases the fish to be used for stocking from the department or a hatchery 
approved by the department; 
B.  Pays all costs incurred by the department for activities related to stocking by the 
municipality; and 
C.  Provides to the public, residents and nonresidents, year-round watercraft access to 
the pond. 
2.  Regulation of stocked ponds by a municipality.  This section may not be 
construed to authorize a municipality to regulate fishing activities on a pond stocked by 
that municipality. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes a municipality to stock a pond with fish when the pond is located 
entirely within the municipality's boundaries, the municipality purchases the fish to be 
stocked from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the municipality 
provides the public with boat access to the pond being stocked by the municipality.  It 
also requires the municipality to pay any costs incurred by the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife associated with the municipality's stocking activity.
An Act To Allow a Junior Hunter To Take One Antlerless Deer without an Antlerless Deer Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0101
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: GILBERT, HASKELL, BLACK, BRIGGS, CRAFTS, LAJOIE, SHAW, STANLEY, PATRICK, SAVIELLO
Amends: 12 MRSA §11109, 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document 
No. 101 
H.P. 83 
House of Representatives, January 24, 2013 
An Act To Allow a Junior Hunter To Take One Antlerless Deer 
without an Antlerless Deer Permit 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GILBERT of Jay. 
Cosponsored by Senator HASKELL of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, BRIGGS of Mexico, CRAFTS of Lisbon, LAJOIE of 
Lewiston, SHAW of Standish, STANLEY of Medway, Senators: PATRICK of Oxford, 
SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11109, sub-§3, ¶A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. OO, 
§2, is further amended to read: 
A.  A resident junior hunting license, for a person 10 years of age or older and under 
years of age, is $7.  Notwithstanding the permit fees established in subchapter 3, a 
resident junior hunting license includes all permits, stamps and other permissions 
needed to hunt at no additional cost.  A resident junior hunting license does not 
include an antlerless deer permit. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11109, sub-§3, ¶F, as amended by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. OO, 
§2, is further amended to read: 
F.  A nonresident junior hunting license, for a person 10 years of age or older and 
under 16 years of age, is $34.  A nonresident junior hunting license does not include 
an antlerless deer permit. 
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8.  Junior hunters taking antlerless deer.  A person who holds a valid junior 
hunting license may take one antlerless deer without an antlerless deer permit in a 
wildlife management district for which antlerless deer permits are issued.  A person who 
takes an anterless deer pursuant to this subsection must obtain a valid antlerless deer 
permit to hunt antlerless deer in subsequent years.  
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the holder of a valid junior hunting license to take one antlerless deer 
without an antlerless deer permit.  In subsequent years, that person must obtain an 
antlerless deer permit to take an antlerless deer.
An Act To Correct an Inconsistency in Maine's Apprenticeship Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0103
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: GILBERT, PATRICK, CUSHING
Amends: 26 MRSA §667

Legislative Document 
No. 103 
H.P. 85 
House of Representatives, January 24, 2013 
An Act To Correct an Inconsistency in Maine's Apprenticeship 
Laws 
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GILBERT of Jay. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Senator: CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §667, as amended by PL 1971, c. 620, §13, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals a provision of law that is in conflict with changes enacted in Public 
Law 2011, chapter 491 establishing minimum wages under the Maine Apprenticeship 
Program.