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An Act To Strengthen Maine's Hospitals, Increase Access to Health Care and Provide for a New Spirits Contract
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1546
House Amendment HA_A_H195 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 589, L.D. 1546, Bill, "An Act To Strengthen 
Maine's Hospitals, Increase Access to Health Care and Provide for a New Spirits 
Contract" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Enhance Revenues to the State from the Sale of Spirits and To Provide a 
Source of Payment for Maine's Hospitals' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of Parts C, D, E and F. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative F 
TOWN: Newport 
FISCAL NOTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/17/13 
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LD 1546 
LR2143(03) 
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Hospitals, Increase Access to Health Care and Provide for a New Spirits 
Contract 
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Fiscal Note for House Amendment "fT to Original Bill 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Fredette of Newport 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections FY Projections FY 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
2015-16 
2016-17 
$689,851 
$3,835,565 
$3,778,658 
($5,226,166) 
$689,851 
$3,835,565 
$3,778,658 
($5,226,166) 
($92,152,589) ($325,198,201) ($341,132,913) ($348,902,215) 
($4,507,607) 
($4,635,029) 
($4,764,278) 
($4,897,404) 
($4,507,607) 
($4,635,029) 
($4,764,278) 
($4,897,404) 
This amendment eliminates Parts C, D, E and F from the bill that were related to the MaineCare expansion, which 
eliminates the net General Fund deappropriations in those Parts of$689,851 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $3,835,565 in 
fiscal year 2014-15. The elimination of those parts would also reduce allocations for both the Federal Expenditures 
Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds by eliminating those allocations from the bill. The reduction of Federal 
Expenditures Fund allocations total $92,152,589 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $325,198,201 in fiscal year 2014-15. The 
reduction of Other Special Revenue Funds allocations total $4,507,607 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $4,635,029 in fiscal 
year 2014-15. 
LR2143(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Hospitals, Increase Access to Health Care and Provide for a New Spirits Contract
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1546
Senate Amendment SA_C_S108 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "6" to S.P. 589, L.D. 1546, Bill, "An Act To Strengthen 
Maine's Hospitals, Increase Access to Health Care and Provide for a New Spirits 
Contract" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes [he emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COUNTY: Ar~ok 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/21/13 
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LD 1546 
LR2143(06) 
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Hospitals, Increase Access to Health Care and Provide for a New 
Spirits Contract 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" C " to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Jackson of Aroostook 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This amendment strips the emergency, delaying the effective date of the bill. Given the length of time required to 
issue the liquor operation revenue bonds after the effective date, this amendment would eliminate the potential for 
issuing the bonds prior to September 30th. If the bond proceeds are available for the payments to hospitals prior to 
September 30,2013, the net bond proceeds required for the state share would be $5,000,000 less than the 
$188,500,000 authorized in the bill. 
The delay in the effective date will slow the contracting process for the contracts for the operation of liquor sales. 
Assuming adequate preparation can begin before the effective date, the contract awards and appeals should be able to 
be completed before the current contract's end date. 
No adjustments to the appropriations and allocations included in the bill are required. 
LR2143(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Support Municipal Volunteers
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1547
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: EVES, COLLINS
Amends: 36 MRSA §6232

Legislative Document 
No. 1547 
H.P. 1114 
House of Representatives, May 20, 2013 
An Act To Support Municipal Volunteers 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Speaker EVES of North Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §6232, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 635, §2, is 
amended to read: 
1-A.  Volunteer program.  A municipality may by ordinance adopt a program that 
permits claimants who are at least 60 years of age or who are volunteer firefighters as 
defined in Title 25, section 1611, subsection 4 or volunteer emergency medical services' 
persons as defined in Title 32, section 83, subsection 12 to earn benefits up to a maximum 
of $750 by volunteering to provide services to the municipality.  A program adopted 
under this subsection does not need to meet the requirements of subsection 1, paragraph 
B or C.  Benefits provided under this subsection must be related to the amount of 
volunteer service provided.  Benefits received under this subsection may not be 
considered income for purposes of Part 8.  A municipality may by ordinance establish 
procedures and additional standards of eligibility for a program adopted under this 
subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes municipalities to provide benefits of up to $750 for persons who 
serve as volunteer firefighters or volunteer emergency medical services' personnel.
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1549
Amends: 12 MRSA §6501, 12 MRSA §6952-A

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, under current law a lobster caught as by-catch by a commercial fisherman 
must be released immediately; and 
Whereas, allowing those incidentally caught lobsters to be sold outside of Maine 
can help sustain the commercial fishing industry; and 
Whereas, it is important to provide financial assistance to Maine's commercial 
fishing industry as soon as possible; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6501, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §25 and 
affected by Pt. C, §1, is further amended to read: 
2.  Licensed activity.  The holder of a commercial fishing license may fish for or 
take fish or possess, ship, transport or sell fish that the holder has taken or take, possess or 
sell lobsters pursuant to section 6952-A, subsection 3, paragraph C.  The license 
authorizes crew members aboard the licensee's boat when it is engaged in commercial 
fishing to undertake these activities, if the license provides for crew members. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §6952-A, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2011, c. 266, Pt. A, §22, 
is further amended to read: 
3.  Exceptions; boats.  This section does not apply to: 
A.  A boat rigged for dragging, trawling, dredging or seining if all nets, drags and 
dredges are removed from the boat; or 
B.  A boat rigged for netting if there are no finfish taken by gill net aboard.; or 
C.  A boat participating in the federal northeast multispecies fishery under 50 Code of 
Federal Regulations, Part 648 (2012) or successor regulations if all fishing activity 
during the trip has occurred in the federal lobster management area Area 2/3 Overlap 
or EEZ Offshore Management Area 3 delineated under 50 Code of Federal 
Regulations, Section 697 (2012).  A lobster taken under this paragraph may not be 
first sold in this State. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the holder of a commercial fishing license while on a boat 
participating in the federal northeast multispecies fishery fishing exclusively in specific 
lobster management areas delineated under federal regulation to take, possess or sell 
lobsters but prohibits the first sale of those lobsters in Maine.
An Act To Support Maine Businesses by Authorizing Certain Brewing Partnerships
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1548
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND
Amends: 28-A MRSA §2, 28-A MRSA §605

Legislative Document 
No. 1548 
S.P. 590 
In Senate, May 21, 2013 
An Act To Support Maine Businesses by Authorizing Certain 
Brewing Partnerships 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by President ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §2, sub-§2-B is enacted to read: 
2-B.  Alternating brewery proprietorship.  "Alternating brewery proprietorship" 
means an arrangement in which 2 or more persons take turns using the physical premises 
of a brewery. 
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §605, sub-§8, as amended by PL 1987, c. 623, §7, is further 
amended to read: 
8.  Application.  This section does not apply to alternating brewery proprietorships 
regulated by the United States Department of the Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and 
Trade Bureau or to certificate of approval holders. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that the laws governing the transfer of liquor licenses do not apply 
to alternating brewery proprietorships regulated by the United States Department of the 
Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.
An Act To Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund for the Expenditures of State Government Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1550
Committee Amendment CA_A_H292 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to H.P. 1117, L.D. 1550, Bill, "An Act To 
Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund for the Expenditures of State 
Government Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year 
Ending June 30, 2013" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Carrying provision; Department of Secretary of State, 
Administration - Motor Vehicles program. Notwithstanding any other provision 
of law, the State Controller shall carry forward any unexpended balance in the All Other 
line category on June 30, 2013 in the Department of Secretary of State, Administration -
Motor Vehicles program to fiscal year 2013-14. The amounts carried forward must be 
used for the enhancement of the revenue collection computer system to improve the 
efficiency and effectiveness of the department's operations.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a new section to carry forward unexpended All Other funds as 
of June 30, 2013 in the Department of Secretary of State, Administration - Motor 
Vehic1es program. 
/ \\. -:\OTE REQU1RED 
(Sec Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/28/l3 
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LD 1550 
LR 2146(02) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund for the Expenditures of State 
Government Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending 
June 30, 2013 
.Il 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Jr" C H ,c!)9& 
. 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2012-13 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
($3,460,153) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Highway Fund 
($3,460,153) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Fund Detail by Section 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Section 1 
($3,460,153) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
LR2146(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide an Exemption for Incidentally Cdught Lobsters
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1549
Committee Amendment CA_A_S229 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §6501, 12 MRSA §6952-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "-A" to S.P. 591, L.D. 1549, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide an Exemption for Incidentally Cdught Lobsters" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
emergency clause and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6501, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Incidentally caught lobsters. The holder of a commercial fishing license may 
take, possess or sell lobsters pursuant to section 6952-A, subsection 3, paragraph C. 
This subsection is repealed September I, 2016. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §6952-A, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2011, c. 266, Pt. A, §22, 
is further amended to read: 
3. Exceptions; boats. This section does not apply to: 
A. A boat rigged for dragging, trawling, dredging or seining if all nets, drags and 
dredges are removed from the boat; eF 
B. A boat rigged for netting if there are no finfish taken by gill net aboard~~ 
C. A boat participating in the federal northeast multispecies fishery under 50 Code of 
Federal Regulations, Part 648 (2012) or successor regulations if all fishing activity 
during the trip has occurred in the federal lobster management area Area 2/3 Overlap 
or EEZ Offshore Management Area 3 delineated under 50 Code of Federal 
Regulations, Section 697 (2:012). A lobster taken under this paragraph may not be 
first landed in this State. 
This paragraph is repealed September 1, 2016.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment repeals after 3 years the exception provided in the bill that allows 
the holder of a commercial Eishing license fishing exclusively in specific lobster 
management areas under federal jurisdiction to take, possess or sell lobsters. This 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITIEE AMENDMENT 'A" to S.P. 591, L.D. 1549 
amendment also clarifies that the lobsters permitted to be taken under the bill may not be 
first landed in Maine. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached)_ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/01113 frac.. 
LD 1549 
LR 2139(02) 
An Act To Provide an Exemption for Incidentally Caught Lobsters 
Fiscal Note for Bill as ~mended b.y Committee Amendment 'A' (5-2-ZCj "' 
CommIttee: Manne Resources 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates Class D and Class E crimes. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR2139(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act Regarding the Board of Trustees of the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1551
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND

Legislative Document 
No. 1551 
S.P. 592 
In Senate, May 22, 2013 
An Act Regarding the Board of Trustees of the Maine Public 
Broadcasting Corporation 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by President ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  PL 1991, c. 848, §3, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 1997, c. 599, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
The transfer may occur only if the transferee corporation has a board of trustees that 
includes the chancellor of the University of Maine System; 3 members representing the 
Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System; the President of Bates College; the 
President of Bowdoin College; the President of Colby College; and not fewer than 8 nor 
more than 12 public trustees elected by the board in the manner prescribed in the 
corporation’s bylaws.  The president of the transferee corporation is a nonvoting member 
of the board.  By January 1, 1999, 2 additional public trustees must be appointed by the 
Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over education matters and to confirmation by the Senate.  By January 1, 
1999, the board shall amend the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation bylaws to reflect 
the method of appointment of public trustees described in this paragraph.  Beginning 
January 1, 2014, the composition of the board described in this paragraph is no longer 
required. 
Sec. 2.  PL 1991, c. 848, §3, as amended by PL 1997, c. 599, §1, is further 
amended by adding after the 2nd paragraph a new paragraph to read: 
By January 1, 2014, the board shall amend the Maine Public Broadcasting 
Corporation bylaws to establish the number, terms and qualifications of trustees of the 
corporation and the method and manner of their selection consistent with the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 13-B. 
Sec. 3.  Transition.  Members of the board of trustees of the Maine Public 
Broadcasting Corporation serving on the effective date of this Act serve until the 
selection of a new board of trustees pursuant to the corporation bylaws as amended in 
accordance with this Act.   
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law establishing the membership of the board of trustees of the 
Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation and requires the current board of trustees to 
amend the bylaws of the corporation by January 1, 2014 to establish the number, terms 
and qualifications of trustees of the corporation and the method and manner of their 
selection consistent with Maine nonprofit corporation laws.  The members of the current 
board serve until the new board is selected.
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Initiate a New Rate-setting Procedure for Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities under the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1552
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, ALFOND

Legislative Document 
No. 1552 
H.P. 1119 
House of Representatives, May 22, 2013 
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Initiate a New Rate-setting Procedure for Preschool Services for 
Children with Disabilities under the MaineCare Program 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland. 
Cosponsored by President ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Sec. 1.  MaineCare rate setting; preschool children.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall initiate a rate-setting procedure for 
coverage under the MaineCare program of in-home and classroom-related preschool 
services for children with disabilities under the rules of the MaineCare program in 
Chapter 101, Chapter II, Section 28. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to initiate a 
rate-setting procedure for coverage under the MaineCare program of in-home and 
classroom-related preschool services for children with disabilities under the rules of the 
MaineCare program in Chapter 101, Chapter II, Section 28.
An Act To Increase International Cross-border Partnerships To Benefit Maine's Economy
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1554
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: FREDETTE, SHERMAN, DION, POULIOT, WILSON

Legislative Document 
No. 1554 
H.P. 1122 
House of Representatives, May 30, 2013 
An Act To Increase International Cross-border Partnerships To 
Benefit Maine's Economy 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: DION of Portland, McCLELLAN of Raymond, POULIOT of Augusta, 
WILSON of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
Legislature 0081 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission. 
SUMMARY 
This bill appropriates $5,250 in fiscal years 2013-14 and 2014-15 for the Maine-
Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
GENERAL FUND 
2013-14
2014-15
Personal Services 
$990
$990
All Other 
$4,260
$4,260
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$5,250
$5,250
Approved: 05/29/13
LD 1554
LR 2124(01)
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
Projections 
FY 2015-16
Projections 
FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
$5,250
$5,250
$5,250
$5,250
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund
$5,250
$5,250
$5,250
$5,250
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $5,250 annually in fiscal years 2013-14 and 2014-15 to the 
Legislature for the Maine Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
An Act To Increase International Cross-border Partnerships To Benefit Maine's Economy
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fredette of Newport
Committee: Not Referred
LR2124(01) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce Energy Costs, Increase Energy Efficiency, Promote Electric System Reliability and Protect the Environment
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1559
House Amendment HA_A_H350 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1128, L.D. 1559, Bill, "An Act To Reduce 
Energy Costs, Increase Energy Efficiency, Promote Electric System Reliability and 
Protect the Environment" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'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 University of Maine has developed an innovative deep-water offshore 
wind energy project that should be considered in the development of energy alternatives; 
and 
Whereas, it is necessary to ensure that the University of Maine's deep-water 
offshore wind energy project can be considered by the Public Utilities Commission for 
approval as a pilot project; 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,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, except as 
otherwise provided, this legislation takes effect when approved. ' 
SUMMARY 
SPONSOREDBY:-;I-+I ___ 
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(Representative F 
TOWN: Newport 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Reduce Energy Costs, Increase Energy Efficiency, Promote Electric System Reliability and Protect the Environment
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1559
Senate Amendment SA_A_S222 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Date: C£t{ Gt\ 2013 
L.D. 1559 
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Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate. 
SENATE 
L26TH LEGISLATURE 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 1128, L.D. 1559, Bill, "An Act To Reduce 
Energy Costs, Increase Energy Efficiency, Promote Electric System Reliability and 
Protect the Environment" 
Amend the bill in part A in section 20 in subsection 4-A in the 7th line (page 7, line 7 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "rule." the following: 'The commission may not 
increase any assessment or increase rates under this subsection until the Legislature has 
approved the trust's budget.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies rhat the Public Utilities Commission may not increase any 
assessment or increase rates under the subsection governing procurement of cost-effective 
energy efficiency resources until the Legislature pas approved J;ffi~y Maine Trust's 
budget. 
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COUNTY: Penobscot 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Reduce Energy Costs, Increase Energy Efficiency, Promote Electric System Reliability and Protect the Environment
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1559
Senate Amendment SA_B_S223 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 6" to H.P. 1128, L.D. 1559, Bill, "An Act To Reduce 
Energy Costs, Increase Energy Efficiency, Promote Electric System Reliability and 
Protect the Environment" 
Amend the bill in Part H in section 2 by striking out all of the indented paragraph 
(page 25, lines 31 to 38 and page 26, lines 1 to 5 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission shall conduct a 2nd 
competitive solicitation of proposals for projects under this section and may not award a 
contract for a proposal under this section until it completes its review of additional 
proposals under this paragraph. 
The commission may approve additional projects 
including but not limited to a project that is contingent on other projects previously 
approved by the commission not proceeding to construction within the time requirements 
or deadlines set forth under the previous approval. All proposals received under this 
section must be evaluated using the same criteria. The University of Maine's deep-water 
offshore wind energy pilot projl~ct must be considered a deep-water offshore wind energy 
pilot project under this section. The commission shall make all reasonable efforts to 
complete its review of proposals under competitive solicitation conducted pursuant to this 
paragraph and make decisions on additional proposals by December 31, 2013.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a 2nd round of 
competitive solicitation for deep-water offshore wind energy pilot projects and provides 
that the University of Maine de:ep-water offshore wind ener,gy pil-pt project is eligible to 
apply for designati~n:;;!Zoject 
SPONSORED BY. 
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(Senator YOUNGBLOOD) 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Further Review of the Report Defining Cost Responsibility for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Students Receiving Services from the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1560

Legislative Document 
No. 1560 
S.P. 597 
In Senate, June 6, 2013 
An Act To Allow Further Review of the Report Defining Cost 
Responsibility for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Students Receiving 
Services from the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard 
of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf 
Reported by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Public Law 2011, chapter 683, section 11. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  PL 2011, c. 683, §11 is amended by amending the last paragraph to read: 
The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education 
and cultural affairs may submit a bill related to the report presented pursuant to this 
section to the First Second Regular Session of the 126th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This bill is reported out by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural 
Affairs pursuant to Public Law 2011, chapter 683.  The bill amends section 11 of that law 
to extend the deadline for the joint standing committee to report out a bill.  The bill 
allows the joint standing committee to report out a bill related to the report presented 
pursuant to section 11 to the Second Regular Session of the 126th Legislature.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1562
Committee Amendment CA_A_S289 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ''-1'' to S.P. 601, L.D. 1562, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Charter of the Alfred Water DIstrict" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of section 5 (page 1, lines 16 to 19 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 5. Terms of trustel~s; vacancies. 
After the election of the first board, 
trustees are elected to 3-year terms in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
35-A, section 6410, subsection l. Notwithstanding Title 35-A, section 6410, subsection 
1, any vacancy occurring because of change of residence, resignation or death of a trustee 
or any other cause except normal expiration of term of office may be temporarily filled 
by appointment of a person that meets the qualifications under section 3 by the remaining 
trustees until the time of the next municipal election for which nomination papers may be 
filed. At the time of the next municipal election for which nomination papers may be 
filed, the vacancy must be filled for the remainder of the term by a trustee elected in 
accordance with this charter.' 
S~RY 
This amendment limits the appointment of a trustee to fill a vacancy on the board of 
trustees of the Alfred Water District to circumstances other than the normal expiration of 
a term. The appointed trustee may serve until the next municipal election. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1561
Committee Amendment CA_A_H539 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A' to H.P. 1131, L.D. 1561, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Sec~:ssion from a Municipality" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Authorization to report out a bill. The Joint Standing Committee on 
State and Local Government may report out a bill related to secession from a 
municipality to the Second Regular Session of the 126th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local 
Government to report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the l26th Legislature 
related to secession from a municipality. 
COMMIT'TEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Alfred Water District
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1562
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: TUTTLE, DUTREMBLE, CAMPBELL

Legislative Document 
No. 1562 
S.P. 601 
In Senate, June 10, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Alfred Water District 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator TUTTLE of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator: DUTREMBLE of York, Representative: CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, a vacancy has occurred in the board of trustees of the Alfred Water 
District; and 
Whereas, the charter of the Alfred Water District does not address the issue of 
filling a vacancy; and 
Whereas, the election of trustees does not occur until March; and 
Whereas, it is imperative that this legislation take effect immediately in order to be 
able to fill the unexpired term of the trustee; 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.  P&SL 1999, c. 77, §5 is amended to read: 
Sec. 5.  Terms of trustees; vacancies.  After the election of the first board, 
trustees are elected to 3-year terms in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
35-A, section 6410, subsection 1.  Notwithstanding Title 35-A, section 6410, subsection 
1, a vacancy must be filled by appointment by the remaining trustees. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the charter of the Alfred Water District by requiring a vacancy in the 
board of trustees to be filled by appointment by the remaining trustees.
An Act Regarding School Budgets (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1566
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT

Legislative Document 
No. 1566 
S.P.608 
In Senate, June 19, 2013 
An Act Regarding School Budgets 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
~~{;/ 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, additional state funding may become available to a school administrative 
unit for fiscal year 2013-14 after the unit's budget for the fiscal year has been approved; 
and 
Whereas, it is necessary to permit school boards to make spending decisions on 
additional funding before the school year begins without the need for an additional 
budget validation referendum; 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.  School budget authority; fiscal year 2013-14.  Notwithstanding any 
other provision of law, if additional state funding becomes available to a school 
administrative unit for fiscal year 2013-14 after the budget for the school administrative 
unit for that fiscal year has been approved by a budget validation referendum pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 1486 or 2307, the school board of the 
school administrative unit may decide how to spend the additional funding by majority 
vote at a public meeting without the need to submit the decision to an additional budget 
validation referendum. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits a school board of a school administrative unit that requires a budget 
validation referendum to approve a budget to spend state funds that become available for 
fiscal year 2013-14 after the budget for the school administrative unit has been approved 
by the budget validation referendum without the need to submit the decision to an 
additional referendum.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of dlpter 22: Standards for Outdoor Application of Pesticides by Powered Equipment in Order To Minimize Off-Target Deposition, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1567
Committee Amendment CA_A_H590 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" £)." to H.P. 1137, L.D. 1567, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of dlpter 22: Standards for Outdoor Application of 
Pesticides by Powered Equipment in Order To Minimize Off-Target Deposition, a Late-
filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, removes the emergency preamble and 
emergency clause from the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 01/15/14 Mae 
LD 1567 
LR 2185(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 22: Standards for Outdoor Application 
of Pesticides by Powered Equipment in Order To Minimize Off-Target Deposition, a Late-filed Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ft{H-590J 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry associated with rulemaking can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2185(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 22: Standards for Outdoor Application of Pesticides by Powered Equipment in Order To Minimize Off-Target Deposition, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1567
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 1567 
H.P. 1137 
House of Representatives, June 26, 2013 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 22: 
Standards for Outdoor Application of Pesticides by Powered 
Equipment in Order To Minimize Off-Target Deposition, a Late-
filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative DILL of Old Town for the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature outside the legislative rule acceptance period; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 22: 
Standards for Outdoor Application of Pesticides by Powered Equipment in Order to 
Minimize Off-Target Deposition, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A outside the legislative rule acceptance period, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 22: Standards for 
Outdoor Application of Pesticides by Powered Equipment in Order to Minimize Off-
Target Deposition, a major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry that was filed outside the legislative rule acceptance period.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 20: Special Provisions, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule ofthe Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1568
Committee Amendment CA_A_H591 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1l38, L.D. 1568, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 20: Special Provisions, a Late-filed Major 
Substantive Rule ofthe Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, removes the emergency preamble and 
emergency clause from the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 01115114 7lVac:.. 
LD 1568 
LR 2186(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 20: Special Provisions, a Late-filed 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry ,\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~' [H ~ 5Q') 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry associated with rulemaking can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2186(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 20: Special Provisions, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1568
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 1568 
H.P. 1138 
House of Representatives, June 26, 2013 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 20: 
Special Provisions, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative DILL of Old Town for the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature outside the legislative rule acceptance period; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 20:  
Special Provisions, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry that has been submitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A 
outside the legislative rule acceptance period, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 20: Special 
Provisions, a major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry that was filed outside the legislative rule acceptance period.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 51: Notice of Aerial Pesticide Application, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1569
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 1569 
H.P. 1139 
House of Representatives, June 26, 2013 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 51: 
Notice of Aerial Pesticide Application, a Late-filed Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative DILL of Old Town for the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature outside the legislative rule acceptance period; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 51: 
Notice of Aerial Pesticide Application, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of 
the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A outside the legislative rule acceptance period, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 51: Notice of 
Aerial Pesticide Application, a major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry that was filed outside the legislative rule acceptance period.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 51: Notice of Aerial Pesticide Application, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1569
Committee Amendment CA_A_H592 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1139, L.D. 1569, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 51: Notice of Aerial Pesticide Application, a 
Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, removes the emergency preamble and 
emergency clause from the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01115114 :;f?ac.. 
LD 1569 
LR 2187(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 51: Notice of Aerial Pesticide 
Application, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry 
" \ 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~, Cf/ ... 5q oJ.) 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry associated with rulemaking can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2 187(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1