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An Act To Adjust Maine's Minimum Wage Annually Based on Cost-of-living Changes
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0611
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HAMANN, EVANGELOS, PATRICK, BEAR, BERRY, CAMPBELL, CAREY, EVES, GILBERT, ALFOND, GERZOFSKY, TUTTLE
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document 
No. 611 
H.P. 430 
House of Representatives, February 21, 2013 
An Act To Adjust Maine's Minimum Wage Annually Based on 
Cost-of-living Changes 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HAMANN of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship, Senator PATRICK of Oxford 
and Representatives: BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, BERRY of 
Bowdoinham, CAMPBELL of Newfield, CAREY of Lewiston, Speaker EVES of North 
Berwick, GILBERT of Jay, Senators: President ALFOND of Cumberland, GERZOFSKY of 
Cumberland, TUTTLE of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 640, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Minimum wage.  The minimum hourly wage is $6.50 per hour.  Starting October 
1, 2006, the minimum hourly wage is $6.75 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2007, the 
minimum hourly wage is $7.00 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2008, the minimum hourly 
wage is $7.25 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2009, the minimum hourly wage is $7.50 per 
hour.  Starting October 1, 2013, the minimum hourly wage is $8.50 per hour.  Starting 
October 1, 2014 and each October 1st thereafter, if there is an increase in the Consumer 
Price Index on June 30th of that year from the Consumer Price Index on June 30th of the 
preceding year, the minimum hourly wage in effect at that time must be increased by the 
same percentage as the Consumer Price Index increase.  For purposes of this subsection, 
"Consumer Price Index" means the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and 
Clerical Workers, CPI-W, for the Northeast Region, or successor index, as published by 
the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.  If the highest federal 
minimum wage is increased in excess of the minimum wage in effect under this section, 
the minimum wage under this section is increased to the same amount, effective on the 
same date as the increase in the federal minimum wage, but in no case may the minimum 
wage exceed the minimum wage otherwise in effect under this section by more than $1 
per hour. 
SUMMARY 
This bill raises the minimum wage to $8.50 per hour beginning October 1, 2013, and 
it requires the minimum hourly wage to be adjusted for inflation on October 1st of each 
year, beginning October 1, 2014.
An Act To Prohibit the Sharing of Personal Infonnation by State Agencies
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0619
Committee Amendment CA_A_H319 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §251

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" IJ" to H.P. 438, L.D. 619, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit the Sharing of Personal Infonnation by State Agencies" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Prohibit the Sharing of Certain Personal Information by the 
Department of the Secretary of State' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §251, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Confidentiality of e-mail addresses. If a person submits an e-mail address as 
part of the application process for a license or registration under this Title, the e-mail 
address is confidential and may not be disclosed to anyone outside the Department of the 
Secretary of State except for law enforcement officers or for purposes of court 
proceedings.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which replaces the bill, narrows the scope and requires e-mail 
addresses provided by applicants for licenses and motor vehicle registrations to the 
Department of the Secretary of State to be kept confidential. The e-mail addresses may 
not be disclosed outside the department except to law enforcement officers or for court 
proceedings. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote the Attainment of Higher Education Degrees
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0623
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: POULIOT, CUSHING, WILLETTE, CAIN

Legislative Document 
No. 623 
H.P. 442 
House of Representatives, February 21, 2013 
An Act To Promote the Attainment of Higher Education Degrees 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative POULIOT of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representative: WILLETTE of Mapleton, Senator: CAIN of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to adjust the disbursement of financial aid packages to provide an 
incentive for a student enrolled in a postsecondary institution to complete that student's 
degree.  Instead of providing the total amount of financial aid up front, leading to the 
exhaustion of available aid prior to the completion of course work, this bill would spread 
the financial aid out over the course of a student's enrollment.  The intent of the bill is to 
ensure that enough financial aid is available to allow a student who is within 15 credits of 
completing the necessary requirements for graduation to pay for those credits.
An Act To Exempt Certain Businesses from Being Considered Campgrounds
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0625
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MASON, TIMBERLAKE, HAMPER, PATRICK, CRAFTS, HARVELL, SHAW
Amends: 22 MRSA §2492

Legislative Document 
No. 625 
S.P. 215 
In Senate, February 21, 2013 
An Act To Exempt Certain Businesses from Being Considered 
Campgrounds 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative TIMBERLAKE of Turner and 
Senators: HAMPER of Oxford, PATRICK of Oxford, Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, 
HARVELL of Farmington, McCABE of Skowhegan, SHAW of Standish. 
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 racing season takes place during the spring and summer months and 
this year likely will be before 90 days after adjournment; and 
Whereas, the current provisions of law regarding campgrounds could cause one or 
more racetracks in the State to not be able to operate or even close for the upcoming 
racing season; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2492, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Racetracks and other mass assembly purposes.  A commercial lot permitted by 
the municipality for use as a racetrack or for another purpose involving a mass public 
gathering is not a campground under this section if any camping is incidental to the 
purpose and the owner or renter of the lot does not charge a fee beyond the attendance fee 
for a person to camp overnight on the lot. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from licensing as a campground a commercial lot permitted by the 
municipality as a racetrack or for another mass public gathering purpose and any camping 
is incidental to the purpose and the owner or renter of the lot does not charge a fee 
beyond the attendance fee for a person to camp overnight on the lot.
An Act To Remove the Mandatory Minimum Jail Sentence in Certain Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0626
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: KATZ, FREDETTE, COTTA
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1252

Legislative Document 
No. 626 
S.P. 216 
In Senate, February 21, 2013 
An Act To Remove the Mandatory Minimum Jail Sentence in 
Certain Cases 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative FREDETTE of Newport and 
Representative: COTTA of China. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1252, sub-§5, as amended by PL 1995, c. 28, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
5.    Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, except as provided in this 
subsection, if the State pleads and proves that a Class A, B or C crime was committed 
with the use of a firearm against a person, the minimum sentence of imprisonment, which 
may not be suspended, is as follows: When the sentencing class for the crime is Class A, 
the minimum term of imprisonment is 4 years; when the sentencing class for the crime is 
Class B, the minimum term of imprisonment is 2 years; and when the sentencing class for 
the crime is Class C, the minimum term of imprisonment is one year.  For purposes of 
this subsection, the applicable sentencing class is determined in accordance with 
subsection 4.  This subsection does not apply to the crime of reckless conduct, as defined 
in section 211.  This subsection does not apply if the State pleads and proves criminal 
threatening or attempted criminal threatening, as defined in section 209, or terrorizing or 
attempted terrorizing, as defined in section 210, subsection 1, paragraph A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the mandatory minimum sentence of one year of imprisonment for 
a conviction of the crime of reckless conduct with a firearm.
An Act To Exempt Certain Businesses from Being Considered Campgrounds Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0625
Committee Amendment CA_A_S134 (Senate)

LD625 
LR 717(02) 
An Act To Exempt Certain Businesses from Being Considered Campgrounds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A"{ts -, ~q ) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0717(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Remove the Mandatory Minimum Jail Sentence in Certain Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0626
Committee Amendment CA_A_S30 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 216, L.D. 626, Bill, "An Act To 
Remove the Mandatory Minimum Jail Sentence in Certain Cases" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09/13 
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LD626 
LR 1333(02) 
An Act To Remove the Mandatory Minimum Jail Sentence in Certain Cases 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'fJt' (5 -~ 
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Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Removing the mandatory minimum sentence of one year of imprisonment for a conviction of the crime of reckless 
conduct with a firearm may reduce the length of sentences, resulting in reduced correctional costs. The average cost 
in a state correctional facility is $111.34 per prisoner per day and the average cost in a county correctional facility is 
$118.04. The amount of any savings will depend on sentencing decisions by the courts and cannot be estimated at this 
time. 
LR1333(o2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act Relating to Orally Administered Cancer Therapy
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0627
Committee Amendment CA_B_S379 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B "to S.P. 217, L.D. 627, Bill, "An Act Relating 
to Orally Administered Cancer Therapy" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRS A §4317-B is enacted to read: 
§4317-B. Orally administered cancer therapy 
1. Covera2e. A carrier that provides coverage for cancer chemotherapy treatment 
shall provide coverage for prescribed, orally administered anticancer medications used to 
kill or slow the growth of cancerous cells that is equivalent to the coverage provided for 
intravenously administered or injected anticancer medications. An increase in patient cost 
sharing for anticancer medications may not be used to achieve compliance with this 
section. 
2. Construction. This section may not be construed to prohibit or limit a carrier's 
ability to establish a prescription drug formulary or to require a carrier to cover an orally 
administered anticancer medication on the sole basis that it is an alternative to an 
intravenously administered or injected anticancer medication. 
Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to all policies, contracts and certificates 
executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or after 
January 1, 2015. For purposes of this Act, all contracts are deemed to be renewed no 
later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and requires health insurance carriers that provide 
coverage for cancer chemotherapy to include coverage for orally administered anticancer 
medications that is equivalent to the coverage provided for intravenously administered or 
injected anticancer medications. The requirement applies to all policies, contracts and 
certificates issued or renewed on or after January 1,2015. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" B" to S.P. 217, L.D. 627 
The amendment also clarifies that the provision does not limit a carrier's ability to 
establish a prescription drug formulary and does not require a carrier to cover an orally 
administered anticancer medication simply because it is an alternative to an intravenously 
administered or injected anticancer medication. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 01/23/14 .???ac:.. 
LD627 
LR 1498(06) 
An Act Relating to Orally Administered Cancer Therapy 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '3' (S -3 7q) 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the State Employee Health Insurance Program are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1498(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify Uninsured Vehicle Coverage for Multiple Claimants
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0628
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: KATZ, CROCKETT
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2902

Legislative Document 
No. 628 
S.P. 218 
In Senate, February 21, 2013 
An Act To Clarify Uninsured Vehicle Coverage for Multiple 
Claimants 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Bethel. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2902, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 663, §2 and 
affected by §4, is amended to read: 
6.    When 2 or more persons are legally entitled to recover damages from a particular 
owner or operator of an underinsured motor vehicle, the amount of underinsured vehicle 
coverage applicable to each injured person is determined by subtracting any payments 
actually made to the injured person from any bodily injury liability insurance coverage 
applicable to the particular owner or operator of the underinsured motor vehicle from the 
injured person's, operator's or owner's underinsured vehicle coverage policy limits if 
applicable to that person.  In the event that an underinsured vehicle policy applicable to 2 
or more claimants contains a single per accident limit, the amount of underinsured vehicle 
coverage available to each claimant must be calculated by deducting any payment 
received from the owner or operator of the underinsured motor vehicle from that single 
limit.  In no event may the maximum amount payable by the insurer to all claimants 
exceed the single limit.  The amount of underinsured motor vehicle coverage must be 
further reduced by the amount by which the bodily injury liability insurance coverage 
applicable to the particular owner or operator of the underinsured motor vehicle exceeds 
all payments from that coverage to all persons legally entitled to recover damages from 
that particular owner or operator of the underinsured motor vehicle.  This subsection does 
not prohibit an insurer from providing greater amounts of underinsured vehicle coverage 
than are required under this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that in the event that an underinsured vehicle policy applicable to 2 
or more claimants contains a single per accident limit, the amount of underinsured vehicle 
coverage available to each claimant must be calculated by deducting any payment 
received from the owner or operator of the underinsured motor vehicle from that single 
limit.  In no event may the maximum amount payable by the insurer to all claimants 
exceed that limit.
An Act To Restore Eligibility and Funding for Drug Programs for the Elderly and Disabled
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0629
Committee Amendment CA_A_S25 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ',/\." to S.P. 219, L.D. 629, Bill, "An Act To 
Restore Eligibility and Funding for Drug Programs for the Elderly and Disabled" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. 
The amendment 
incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/02/13 
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LD629 
LR 287(02) 
An Act To Restore Eligibility and Funding for Drug Programs for the Elderly and Disabled 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~" (cs· L, &:» 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
$2,995,616 
$0 
$2,995,616 
$2,865,588 
$0 
FY 2014-15 
$3,994,154 
$0 
$3,994,154 
$3,820,785 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$3,994,154 
$0 
$3,994,154 
$3,820,785 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$3,994,154 
$C 
$3,994,154 
$3,820,785 
$0 
The bill provides appropriations of$2,995,616 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $3,994,154 in fiscal year 2014-15 for the 
costs of restoring income eligibility levels for the Low-cost Drugs to Maine's Elderly program and for the Medicare 
savings program to levels in place prior to the enactment ofPL 2011, chapter 657. The fiscal impact is consistent with 
a reversal of the savings assumptions/initiatives included in PL 2011, chapter 657. 
LR0287(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify Uninsured Vehicle Coverage for Multiple Claimants
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0628
Committee Amendment CA_A_S146 (Senate)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2902

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/\ "to S.P. 218, L.D. 628, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
Uninsured Vehicle Coverage for Multiple Claimants" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2902, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 663, §2 and 
affected by §4, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
6. 
When 2 or more persons are legally entitled to recover damages from a particular 
owner or operator of an underinsured motor vehicle, the amount of underinsured vehicle 
coverage applicable to each injured person is determined as provided in this subsection. 
A. If the underinsured motor vehicle policy applicable to 2 or more persons who are 
legally entitled to recover damages contains both a per person and a per accident 
limit, the amount of underinsured vehicle coverage applicable to each injured person 
is determined by subtracting any payments actually made to that person from any 
bodily injury liability insurance coverage applicable to the particular owner or 
operator of the underinsun~d motor vehicle from that person's, operator's or owner's 
underinsured vehicle coverage policy limits if applicable to that person. 
B. If the underinsured m01:or vehicle policy applicable to 2 or more persons who are 
legally entitled to recover damages contains only a single per accident limit, the 
amount of underinsured vehicle coverage available to each injured person is 
determined by subtracting any payment received by that person from the owner or 
operator of the underinsun~d motor vehicle from that single per accident limit. In no 
event may the maximum amount payable by the insurer to all injured persons exceed 
the single per accident limit. 
C. The amount of underinsured vehicle coverage determined under paragraph A or B 
must be further reduced by the amount by which the bodily injury liability insurance 
coverage applicable to the particular owner or operator of the underinsured motor 
vehicle exceeds all payments from that coverage to all persons legally entitled to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to S.P. 218, L.D. 628 
recover damages from that particular owner or operator of the underinsured motor 
vehicle. 
D. This subsection does not prohibit an insurer from providing greater amounts of 
underinsured vehicle coverage than are required under this section.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee and replaces the bill. The 
amendment incorporates the substantive provisions of the bill and makes technical 
changes to clarify the language. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Reserve Ten Percent of Campsites at State Parks for Maine Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0630
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: TUTTLE, BOYLE, JACKSON, PATRICK, CRAY, DILL
Amends: 12 MRSA §1827

Legislative Document 
No. 630 
S.P. 220 
In Senate, February 21, 2013 
An Act To Reserve Ten Percent of Campsites at State Parks for 
Maine Residents 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator TUTTLE of York. 
Cosponsored by Senators: BOYLE of Cumberland, JACKSON of Aroostook, PATRICK of 
Oxford, Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1827, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 678, §13, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
1.  Reservation system for overnight camping.  The director shall establish a 
statewide reservation system for overnight camping at state parks with overnight camping 
facilities that incorporates a deposit system and a mechanism for accepting payments by 
credit card.  Beginning with the 2014 camping season, the reservation system established 
under this subsection must reserve 10% of campsites available at each state park for use 
by residents of the State.  Reservations made by state residents may be made up to 4 
months in advance of each camping season and must be accepted on a first-come, first-
served basis. For the purposes of this subsection, "resident" means a citizen of the United 
States, or an alien who has been domiciled in the State for one year, who: 
A.  If registered to vote, is registered to vote in this State; 
B.  If licensed to drive a motor vehicle, has made application for or possesses a motor 
vehicle operator's license issued by the State; 
C.  If owning a motor vehicle located within the State, has registered the motor 
vehicle in the State; and 
D.  Is in compliance with the state income tax laws. 
Baxter State Park, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway and public reserved and 
nonreserved lands are excluded from this system. 
Sec. 2.  Report.  The Director of the Division of Parks and Public Lands within the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall report to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry on the implementation of the 
resident set-aside within the overnight camping reservation system established under the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 1827 no later than January 2, 2014. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Director of the Division of Parks and Public Lands within the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to amend the current statewide 
reservation system for overnight camping at state parks with overnight camping facilities 
to set aside 10% of campsites for use by Maine residents.  These reservations must be 
accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and may be made up to 4 months in advance 
of each camping season. The bill also includes a definition of "resident."
An Act To Change the Taxes on Fuel Purchased for Use Other Than on the Highways
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0631
Committee Amendment CA_A_S20 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 221, L.D. 631, Bill, "An Act To 
Change the Taxes on Fuel Purchased for Use Other Than on the Highways" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2011, c. 548, §16, is further 
amended to read: 
8. Certain motor fuels. Sales of: 
A. Motor fuels upon which a tax at the maximum rate for highway use pursuant to 
Part 5 or a comparable tax of another state or a province of Canada has been paid.> 
except as provided by paragraph E; ef 
B. Internal combustion engine fuel, as defined in section 2902, bought and used for 
the purpose of propelling jet engine aircraft7~ 
E. Internal combustion engine fuel or special fuel for which a person has received a 
refund under section 2908 or 3218.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, clarifies that a tax on sales, storage or 
use may not be collected upon or in connection with internal combustion engine fuel or 
special fuel for which a person has received a refund under the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 36, section 2908 or 3218. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT -
Approved: 03/21/13 frac 
LD631 
LR 414(02) 
An Act To Change the Taxes on Fuel Purchased for Use Other Than on the Highways 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A'{S-W 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
$1,291,977 
($285,802) 
FY 2014-15 
$1,519,973 
($336,237) 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$1,519,973 
($336,237) 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$1,519,973 
($336,237: 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($1,291,977) 
$285,802 
($44,425) 
($1,519,973) 
$336,237 
($52,265) 
($1,519,973) 
$336,237 
($52,265) 
($1,519,973) 
$336,237 
($52,265) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Changing the taxes assessed on fuel purchased for use other than for vehicles used on the highways of the State from 1 
cent per gallon plus a use tax of 5% to 5 cents a gallon with no use tax will reduce General Fund revenue by 
$1,291,977 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $ 1,519,973 in fiscal year 2014-15. 
The bill will also increase Highway Fund revenue by $285,802 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $336,237 in fiscal year 
2014-15. It will also increase Other Special Revenue Funds revenue within the Departments of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Marine Resources, as well as the TransCap Trust Fund 
within the Maine Municipal Bond Bank, for their portions of fuel tax receipts. 
LR0414(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Grant the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and the Commissioner's Designees the Independent Authority To Issue Adjudicatory Subpoenas
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0633
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HAMPER, SANDERSON
Amends: 22-A MRSA §207

Legislative Document 
No. 633 
S.P. 223 
In Senate, February 21, 2013 
An Act To Grant the Commissioner of Health and Human Services 
and the Commissioner's Designees the Independent Authority To 
Issue Adjudicatory Subpoenas 
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. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HAMPER of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22-A MRSA §207, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10.  Adjudicatory subpoena power.  In an adjudicatory proceeding conducted by 
the department, the commissioner may issue subpoenas to require the attendance and 
testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence or discovery relating to an issue of 
fact in the proceeding and may designate employees of the department to issue such 
subpoenas. Subpoenas must be issued in accordance with Title 5, section 9060. 
SUMMARY 
This bill grants to the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and the 
commissioner’s designees the independent authority to issue administrative subpoenas for 
adjudicatory proceedings, consistent with statutory authority given to other agencies.
Resolve, Authorizing the Estate of Mitchell A. Kessler To Bring Suit against the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0635
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: BOYLE, GERZOFSKY, MILLETT, CAMPBELL

Legislative Document 
No. 635 
S.P. 225 
In Senate, February 21, 2013 
Resolve, Authorizing the Estate of Mitchell A. Kessler To Bring Suit 
against the Department of Health and Human Services 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BOYLE of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senators: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, MILLETT of Cumberland, 
Representative: CAMPBELL of Orrington. 
Sec. 1.  Authorization to sue State.  Resolved:  That, notwithstanding any 
statute or common law to the contrary, the estate of Mitchell A. Kessler is authorized to 
bring a civil action against the Department of Health and Human Services for damages 
claimed to have been suffered in connection with actions taken by the Riverview 
Psychiatric Center. This resolve is a waiver of the State's defense of immunity under the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 14, chapter 741. 
Notwithstanding the application of any statute of limitations barring this action, this 
action must be brought in the Cumberland County Superior Court within one year from 
the date this resolve takes effect.  Liability and damages, including punitive damages, 
must be determined according to state law as in litigation between individuals.  This 
action may be heard by a Justice of the Superior Court or by a jury.  The Maine Rules of 
Civil Procedure govern the conduct of the action.  The Attorney General shall appear, 
answer and defend the action.  To the extent possible, the Attorney General shall conduct 
negotiations in good faith to resolve this action by settlement. 
The Treasurer of State shall pay any settlement determined by agreement of the 
parties or any judgment, including costs and interest, on final process issued by the 
Superior Court or, if applicable, the Supreme Judicial Court.  Recovery may not exceed 
$400,000 including costs, interest and punitive damages. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve authorizes the estate of Mitchell A. Kessler to bring suit against the 
Department of Health and Human Services for damages in connection with actions taken 
by the Riverview Psychiatric Center and constitutes a waiver of the State's defense of 
sovereign immunity.  The resolve provides that the maximum amount of any recovery is 
$400,000, pursuant to the limits of the Maine Tort Claims Act.
An Act To Prohibit Consideration of Preexisting Conditions in Short-term Disability Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0637
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: TUTTLE, BECK, CRAVEN, DUTREMBLE, GERZOFSKY, GRATWICK, JACKSON, PATRICK, BRIGGS, TREAT
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2829-B

Legislative Document 
No. 637 
S.P. 227 
In Senate, February 21, 2013 
An Act To Prohibit Consideration of Preexisting Conditions in 
Short-term Disability Insurance 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator TUTTLE of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative BECK of Waterville and 
Senators: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, DUTREMBLE of York, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, 
GRATWICK of Penobscot, JACKSON of Aroostook, PATRICK of Oxford, Representatives: 
BRIGGS of Mexico, TREAT of Hallowell. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2829-B is enacted to read: 
§2829-B.  Short-term disability insurance policies 
1.  Preexisting condition exclusion defined.  As used in this section, "preexisting 
condition exclusion," with respect to coverage, means a limitation or exclusion of 
benefits relating to a condition based on the fact or perception that the condition was 
present, or that the person was at particularized risk of developing the condition, before 
the date of enrollment for coverage, whether or not any medical advice, diagnosis, care or 
treatment was recommended or received before that date. 
2.  Limitations.  For any policy or contract subject to this chapter that provides 
short-term disability income benefits issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2014, an 
insurer may not: 
A.  Refuse to provide coverage to an otherwise eligible member of a group on the 
basis of a preexisting condition; or 
B.  Impose a preexisting condition exclusion on coverage for an otherwise eligible 
member of a group. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits an insurer that issues group short-term disability insurance on or 
after January 1, 2014 from refusing to provide coverage on the basis of a preexisting 
condition and from imposing any exclusion on coverage based on that preexisting 
condition.
An Act To Require Payment Quotes in Service Contracts for the Harvesting and Hauling of Wood
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0639
Committee Amendment CA_A_S50 (Senate)
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 4t " to S.P. 229, L.D. 639, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Payment Quotes in Service Contracts for the Harvesting and Hauling of Wood" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 in paragraph D in the 2nd line (page 1, 
line 16 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "per species" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 in paragraph E in the 2nd line (page 1, 
line 20 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "per species" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 by inserting at the end a new blocked 
paragraph to read: 
'Notification required under this subsection must be made in writing. Written notification 
may be communicated by United States mail, private courier or electronic means, 
including, but not limited to, e-mail and fax transmission.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the unanimous report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The amendment removes a requirement that the 
contracting party provide a per species price when notifying a contractor of the price to 
be paid under a service contract for harvesting or hauling wood. It also specifies that 
price notification must be in writing and that price notification may be communicated by 
mail or private courier or electronically. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Legal Representation in Certain Eviction Actions
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0640
Committee Amendment CA_A_S56 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to S.P. 230, L.D. 640, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Legal Representation in Certain Eviction Actions" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph R by adding a new blocked paragraph to 
read: 
'This paragraph is repealed September 1, 2016.' 
SUMMARY 
The bill provides an exception to the unauthorized practice of law by a person who is 
not an attorney in narrow circumstances concerning limited liability companies and 
eviction actions. This amendment adds a provision to repeal the exception on September 
1,2016. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require Payment Quotes in Service Contracts for the Harvesting and Hauling of Wood
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0639
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: JACKSON, PATRICK, SHERMAN, BLACK, DILL
Amends: 10 MRSA §2363-A

Legislative Document 
No. 639 
S.P. 229 
In Senate, February 21, 2013 
An Act To Require Payment Quotes in Service Contracts for the 
Harvesting and Hauling of Wood 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Senators: PATRICK of Oxford, SHERMAN of Aroostook, Representatives: 
BLACK of Wilton, DILL of Old Town. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §2363-A, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 804, §6, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Weight scale.  Where When agreed upon by the parties, weight measurement may 
be used in all wood transactions, provided that under the following conditions:  
A.  The weight measurement shall may not be converted to volume; 
B.  Where When payment is made for services harvesting wood, all weight 
measurements shall must be expressed on a green wood basis.  Except as otherwise 
provided by the state sealer, when the wood is not, or will not be, weighed within 15 
days of felling, the person performing the services may, prior to hauling, require that 
the wood instead be measured by butt measure, or other authorized method of 
measurement; and 
C.  All sales Sales of wood chips may be based on oven-dried weight, except where 
when payment is made for harvesting wood.; 
D.  When a service contract for harvesting wood requires payment on a per tonnage 
basis, the contracting party must notify the contractor of the price per ton per species 
to be paid under the contract prior to the contractor's providing the harvesting service; 
and 
E.  For service contracts for hauling wood, the contracting party must notify the 
contractor of the price per ton per species to be paid under the contract prior to the 
contractor's providing the hauling service. 
SUMMARY 
This bill proposes that contractors hired to harvest or haul wood be notified by the 
contracting party of the price per ton to be paid for the wood harvested or hauled under a 
service contract prior to the contractor's providing the services.
An Act To Exempt Farmers from Certain Oversight in Shoreland Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0641
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, BLACK, SHERMAN, CRAY, DILL, HICKMAN, MAREAN, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 38 MRSA §439-B

Legislative Document 
No. 641 
S.P. 231 
In Senate, February 21, 2013 
An Act To Exempt Farmers from Certain Oversight in Shoreland 
Areas 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Representative BLACK of Wilton and 
Senator: SHERMAN of Aroostook, Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, 
HICKMAN of Winthrop, MAREAN of Hollis, TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §439-B, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 593, §2, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
3.  Application.  This section does not apply to: 
A.  Activities resulting in less than one cubic yard of earth material being added or 
displaced; and 
B.  Farmers using normal tilling practices. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the tilling practices of farmers in shoreland areas are not 
required to be managed by persons certified in erosion control practices.
An Act Regarding Legal Representation in Certain Eviction Actions
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0640
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WHITTEMORE, LONGSTAFF, DUNPHY, BURNS, CUSHING, MASON, THIBODEAU, THOMAS, DOAK, PRINGLE, WALLACE
Amends: 4 MRSA §807

Legislative Document 
No. 640 
S.P. 230 
In Senate, February 21, 2013 
An Act Regarding Legal Representation in Certain Eviction Actions 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative LONGSTAFF of Waterville, Representative DUNPHY of 
Embden and 
Senators: BURNS of Washington, CUSHING of Penobscot, MASON of Androscoggin, 
THIBODEAU of Waldo, THOMAS of Somerset, Representatives: DOAK of Columbia Falls, 
PRINGLE of Windham, WALLACE of Dexter. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, ¶P, as amended by PL 2009, c. 480, §2 and 
amended by PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5, is further amended to read: 
P.  A person who is not an attorney but who, as the executive director of the State 
Harness Racing Commission, is representing the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry at adjudicatory hearings before the commission in 
accordance with Title 8, section 263-C; or 
Sec. 2.  4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, ¶Q, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 480, §3, is 
amended to read: 
Q.  A person who is an attorney admitted to practice in another United States 
jurisdiction to the extent permitted by rules of professional conduct adopted by the 
Supreme Judicial Court.; or 
Sec. 3.  4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, ¶R is enacted to read: 
R.  A person who is the sole member of a limited liability company or is a member of 
a limited liability company that is owned by a married couple or registered domestic 
partners who is not an attorney but is appearing for that company in an action for 
forcible entry and detainer pursuant to Title 14, chapter 709. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person who is the sole member of a limited liability company or is a 
member of a limited liability company that is owned by a married couple or registered 
domestic partners who is not an attorney to appear in court for that company in an action 
for eviction.
An Act To Exempt Farmers from Certain Oversight in Shoreland Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0641
Committee Amendment CA_A_S164 (Senate)

LD641 
LR 1151(02) 
An Act To Exempt Farmers from Certain Oversight in Shoreland Areas 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'If-{S-\ \.Ott) 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates civil violations. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LRl151 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt All-terrain Vehicle Trail Management from Storm Water Management Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0642
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, JACKSON, SHERMAN, BLACK, HARVELL, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 38 MRSA §420-D

Legislative Document 
No. 642 
S.P. 232 
In Senate, February 21, 2013 
An Act To Exempt All-terrain Vehicle Trail Management from 
Storm Water Management Requirements 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, SHERMAN of Aroostook, 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, HARVELL of Farmington, TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §420-D, sub-§7, ¶H, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 359, §1 and 
amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §5, is further amended to read: 
H.  Trail management activities that are part of the development and maintenance of 
the statewide snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle trail system developed as part of the 
Maine Trails System under Title 12, section 1892, including new construction and 
maintenance of trails, do not require review pursuant to this section if, for each trail 
being managed: 
(1)  The trail is constructed and maintained in accordance with best management 
practices for motorized trails established by the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry; 
(2)  The trail is the minimum feasible width for its designated use; and 
(3)  No lane exceeds 12 feet in width and no trail includes more than 2 lanes. 
As used in this paragraph, "trail management activities" includes the construction and 
maintenance of motorized trails used for motorized or multiple use. 
SUMMARY 
Current law exempts from review by the Department of Environmental Protection for 
a storm water permit a project that involves the development, construction and 
maintenance of the statewide snowmobile trail system as long as certain criteria are met.  
This bill extends that same exemption to all-terrain vehicle trails.
An Act To Remove the 100-megawatt Limit on Renewable Sources of Energy
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0646
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: YOUNGBLOOD, DUNPHY, THIBODEAU, CAMPBELL, NEWENDYKE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210

Legislative Document 
No. 646 
S.P. 237 
In Senate, February 26, 2013 
An Act To Remove the 100-megawatt Limit on Renewable Sources 
of Energy 
Submitted by the Governor's Energy Office pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Embden and 
Senator: THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, NEWENDYKE 
of Litchfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶B-3, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 542, §3, is 
amended to read: 
B-3.  "Renewable capacity resource" means a source of electrical generation: 
(1)  Whose total power production capacity does not exceed 100 megawatts and 
relies on one or more of the following: 
(a)  Fuel cells; 
(b)  Tidal power; 
(c)  Solar arrays and installations; 
(d)  Geothermal installations; 
(e)  Hydroelectric generators that meet all state and federal fish passage 
requirements applicable to the generator; or  
(f)  Biomass generators that are fueled by wood or wood waste, landfill gas 
or anaerobic digestion of agricultural products, by-products or wastes; or 
(2)  That relies on wind power installations. 
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 542, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
C.  "Renewable resource" means a source of electrical generation: 
(1)  That qualifies as a small power production facility under the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission rules, 18 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 292, Subpart 
B, as in effect on January 1, 1997; or 
(2)  Whose total power production capacity does not exceed 100 megawatts and 
that relies on one or more of the following: 
(a)  Fuel cells; 
(b)  Tidal power; 
(c)  Solar arrays and installations; 
(d)  Wind power installations; 
(e)  Geothermal installations; 
(f)  Hydroelectric generators; 
(g)  Biomass generators that are fueled by wood or wood waste, landfill gas 
or anaerobic digestion of agricultural products, by-products or wastes; or 
(h)  Generators fueled by municipal solid waste in conjunction with 
recycling. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the 100-megawatt maximum capacity limit for a source of 
electrical generation to qualify as a renewable resource for purposes of meeting the 
State's renewable resource portfolio requirement.