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An Act To Review Firearm Laws in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0335
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DICKERSON, GATTINE, GRANT, MASTRACCIO, RYKERSON, WELSH

Legislative Document 
No. 335 
H.P. 240 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Review Firearm Laws in the State 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DICKERSON of Rockland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, GRANT of Gardiner, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, RYKERSON of Kittery, WELSH of Rockport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to review all firearm laws through creation of a study group, 
directing a department to study or other means to determine if more could be done to 
protect citizens, particularly educators and children in school, from gun violence.  The 
review should include, but not be limited to, the effectiveness of background checks and 
when they are or are not required; the accessibility of body armor, ammunition and other 
items collateral to firearm ownership; and the laws allowing possession of firearms by 
employees in their cars while at work and by people visiting state parks.
An Act To Allow Nonprofit Organizations To Operate Snowmobiles as Trail-grooming Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0334
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: LONG, PLUMMER, AYOTTE, CRAY, FREDETTE, GIFFORD, THERIAULT, TIMBERLAKE, WOOD, MASON
Amends: 12 MRSA §13113

Legislative Document 
No. 334 
H.P. 239 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Allow Nonprofit Organizations To Operate Snowmobiles 
as Trail-grooming Equipment 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LONG of Sherman. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLUMMER of Cumberland and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, CRAY of Palmyra, FREDETTE of Newport, 
GIFFORD of Lincoln, THERIAULT of Madawaska, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WOOD of 
Sabattus, Senator: MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13113, sub-§1, ¶¶A and B, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 93, 
§3, are repealed. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §13113, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 93, §3, is 
amended to read: 
D.   Is performing winter snowmobile trail maintenance by plowing, leveling or 
compacting snow by use of a front plow or rear attachments that include but are not 
limited to rollers, compactor bars or trail drags. 
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §13113, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 93, §3 and amended 
by PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5 and 7, is further amended to read: 
3.  Application and issuance.  The commissioner may register trail-grooming 
equipment upon application by the owner if the owner is an a nonprofit organization that 
has an approved contract for snowmobile trail grooming with the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Division of Parks and Public Lands, Off-Road 
Vehicle Division or a person that can provide proof to the department at the time of 
application that the person is a member of an organization eligible to register trail-
grooming equipment under this section.  The commissioner may establish procedures 
necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the definition of "trail-grooming equipment" in the laws governing 
snowmobile trails and allows a snowmobile that is owned by a nonprofit organization and 
used to groom snowmobile trails to be registered as trail-grooming equipment.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Amend Its Rules Goveming the Use of Certain Antipsychotic Drugs by Children Enrolled in MaineCare
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0338
Committee Amendment CA_A_H51 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 243, L.D. 338, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Health and Human Services To Amend Its Rules Goveming the Use of 
Certain Antipsychotic Drugs by Children Enrolled in MaineCare" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Adopt Rules 
Governing the Use of Certain Antipsychotic Drugs by Children Enrolled in 
MaineCare' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 2 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "amend its" and inserting the following: 'adopt' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 9 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "Adolescents." the following: 'Rules adopted pursuant to this resolve 
are major substantive rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the Department of Health and Human Services must 
adopt rules pertaining to the use of atypical antipsychotic medications by a child under 17 
years of age enrolled in MaineCare. 
The department does not currently have rules 
pertaining to the use of atypical antipsychotic medications by a child under 17 years of 
age enrolled in MaineCare. Rules adopted are designated major substantive rules as 
defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/27113 
P?IZC 
LD338 
LR 217(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Amend Its Rules Governing the 
Use of Certain Antipsychotic Drugs by Children Enrolled in MaineCare 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment If ( ~ -s/) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional cost to adopt rules concerning atypical antipsychotic medications for children can be absorbed by the 
Department of Health and Human Services utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR0217(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Amend Its Rules Governing the Use of Certain Antipsychotic Drugs by Children Enrolled in MaineCare
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0338
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MALABY, LACHOWICZ, CASSIDY, DUNPHY, FITZPATRICK, HAYES, SANDERSON, SIROCKI, WELSH

Legislative Document 
No. 338 
H.P. 243 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Amend Its Rules Governing the Use of Certain Antipsychotic 
Drugs by Children Enrolled in MaineCare 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MALABY of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Senator LACHOWICZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: CASSIDY of Lubec, DUNPHY of Embden, FITZPATRICK of Houlton, 
HAYES of Buckfield, McELWEE of Caribou, SANDERSON of Chelsea, SIROCKI of 
Scarborough, WELSH of Rockport. 
Sec. 1.  Rules.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services 
shall amend its rules pertaining to the use of atypical antipsychotic medications by a child 
under 17 years of age enrolled in MaineCare to require that the prescriber of atypical 
antipsychotic medication beyond the recommended period provide documented 
justification as to why the child should continue taking the medication and to require that 
the prescriber perform a timely assessment and ongoing monitoring of metabolic and 
neurologic variables of the child in accordance with the American Academy of Child and 
Adolescent Psychiatry's Practice Parameter for the Use of Atypical Antipsychotic 
Medications in Children and Adolescents. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules 
governing the use of atypical antipsychotic drugs by children enrolled in MaineCare to 
require that the prescriber of a drug beyond the recommended period provide documented 
justification and perform a timely assessment and ongoing monitoring of metabolic and 
neurologic variables in accordance with the American Academy of Child and Adolescent 
Psychiatry's Practice Parameter for the Use of Atypical Antipsychotic Medications in 
Children and Adolescents.
An Act To Require Public Hearings by the Legislature To Be Recorded and Posted on the Internet
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0339
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BROOKS, GRATWICK, EVANGELOS, GOODE, KORNFIELD, VEROW, HASKELL
Amends: 3 MRSA §162

Legislative Document 
No. 339 
H.P. 244 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Require Public Hearings by the Legislature To Be 
Recorded and Posted on the Internet 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BROOKS of Winterport. 
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and 
Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, GOODE of Bangor, KORNFIELD of Bangor, 
VEROW of Brewer, Senator: HASKELL of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  3 MRSA §162, sub-§19, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 43, §3, is amended to 
read: 
19.  Legislative information available through the Internet.  To make the 
following information available through the Internet:  legislative documents, committee 
hearing schedules, work session schedules, status of legislation, voting records of 
Legislators, the laws of Maine, study reports and reports of other study groups established 
by the Legislature and any other information designated by the Legislative Council.  
Beginning January 1, 2014, the Legislative Council shall arrange to record all joint 
standing committee public hearings and make these records accessible to the public on 
the Legislature's website within 72 hours of the public hearing.  A committee may not 
hold a work session on a bill unless the public hearing record of the bill is accessible to 
the public on the Legislature's website.  The public hearing record must be a permanent 
record in the form of a written transcript, audio recording, video recording or other 
electronic recording.  The State Archivist shall assist and advise the Legislative Council 
in the establishment of records management programs for the public hearing records 
pursuant to Title 5, section 95, subsection 7. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that all joint standing committee public hearings are recorded and 
made accessible to the public as a written transcript, audio recording, video recording or 
other electronic recording on the Legislature's website within 72 hours of a public hearing 
beginning January 1, 2014.  A committee may not hold a work session on a bill unless the 
record is available on the Legislature's website.  The State Archivist is required to assist 
and advise the Legislative Council in establishing a records management program for 
committee public hearings.
Resolve, Authorizing the Sale of Certain Property in Augusta to Motivational Services, Inc.
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0340
Committee Amendment CA_A_H201 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 245, L.D. 340, "Resolve, Authorizing 
the Sale of Certain Property in Augusta to Motivational Services, Inc." 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services 
To Sell Property Located at 6 and 10 Arsenal Heights Drive on the Campus of the 
Former Augusta Mental Health Institute' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 4th and 5th lines (page 1, lines 7 
and 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", to Motivational Services, Inc., a nonprofit 
corporation incorporated in the State" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Property to be sold "as is" and may be listed with broker or sold 
directly; commissioner may reject offers. Resolved: That the Commissioner of 
Administrative and Financial Services may negotiate and execute purchase and sale 
agreements upon terms the commissioner considers appropriate; however, the state 
property described in section 2 must be sold "as is," with no representations or warranties. 
The commissioner may list the state property for sale with private real estate brokers 
and negotiate any sales, solicit bids and sell directly to purchasers. The commissioner 
may reject any offers. 
Title must be transferred by quitclaim deed without covenant or release deed and 
executed by the commissioner; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve in section 4 in the first line (page I, line 38 in L.D.) by striking 
out the following: "lease or" 
Amend the resolve in section 5 in the first line (page 2, line 3 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "or lease" 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to H.P. 245, L.D. 340 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and gives authority to the 
Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services to sell the property located at 6 
and 10 Arsenal Heights Drive to a buyer the commissioner approves, instead of 
specifying that the property must be sold to Motivational Services, Inc. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/11/13 .7Jvac.. 
LD340 
LR 826(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing. the Sale of Certain Property in Augusta to Motivational Services, Inc. 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' ( H -d.Ol) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill may increase Other Special Revenue Funds revenue if the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services sells the Augusta property. The amount will depend on the terms of the sale and cannot be estimated at this 
time. Any amount received would be used by the Bureau of General Services for capital improvement projects. 
LR0826(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Waive Driver's License and Nondriver Identification Card Fees for Current and Recently Discharged Members of the Anned Forces
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0342
Committee Amendment CA_A_H34 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 247, L.D. 342, Bill, "An Act To Waive 
Driver's License and Nondriver Identification Card Fees for Current and Recently 
Discharged Members of the Anned Forces" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 in the first and 2nd lines (page 1, lines 9 
and 10 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "30 days 2 years" and inserting the 
following: 'W 180 days' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the amount of time within which a person released or 
discharged from the United State Anned Forces may obtain a driver's license or nondriver 
identification card without paying a fee from 2 years as proposed in the bill to 180 days. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/l3 
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LD342 
LR 275(02) 
An Act To Waive Driver's License and Nondriver Identification Card Fees for Current and Recently 
Discharged Members of the Armed Forces 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ l H-34-) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - Highway Fund 
This legislation eliminates the nondriver identification card fee for a person who has served in the United States 
Anned Forces for a period of 180 days after discharge or release and extends the elimination of the driver's license fe' 
for these members from 30 to 180 days after discharge or release. These provisions would reduce Highway Fund 
revenues by minor amounts not requiring any change to the budget. 
LR0275(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding the Transfer of Responsibility for Veterans Cemetery Maintenance
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0343
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: COTTA, BURNS, DOAK, FREDETTE, KINNEY, WALLACE, WEAVER, WILLETTE

Legislative Document 
No. 343 
H.P. 248 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
Resolve, Regarding the Transfer of Responsibility for Veterans' 
Cemetery Maintenance 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative COTTA of China. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: DOAK of Columbia Falls, FREDETTE of Newport, KINNEY of Limington, 
WALLACE of Dexter, WEAVER of York, WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
Sec. 1.  Transfer of Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System 
maintenance study.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry and the Director of the Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services within the 
Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management shall examine the 
feasibility of transferring the responsibility of maintaining the cemeteries within the 
Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System from the bureau to the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Division of Parks and Public Lands.  The 
examination must include an assessment of efficiencies that could be achieved if the 
responsibility for maintenance of the veterans' cemeteries within the Maine Veterans' 
Memorial Cemetery System were transferred.  No later than February 1, 2014, the 
commissioner and the director shall present a report, including any recommended 
legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs and the Joint 
Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and 
the Director of the Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services within the Department of 
Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to study the feasibility of transferring the 
responsibility of maintaining veterans' cemeteries to the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Division of Parks and Public Lands.
An Act To Amend the Licensing Requirements for Beano Halls Leased by Veterans' Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0344
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SHAW, PLUMMER, GILBERT, HICKMAN, KESCHL, KUMIEGA, LAJOIE, LIBBY, THERIAULT, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 17 MRSA §328

Legislative Document 
No. 344 
H.P. 249 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Licensing Requirements for Beano Halls 
Leased by Veterans' Organizations 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLUMMER of Cumberland and 
Representatives: GILBERT of Jay, HICKMAN of Winthrop, KESCHL of Belgrade, 
KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, LAJOIE of Lewiston, LIBBY of Lewiston, THERIAULT of 
Madawaska, TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §328, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 74, §7, is amended to 
read: 
8.  Exceptions.  The requirements of this section do not apply to an agricultural fair 
association that qualifies for a license and operates beano or bingo games pursuant to 
section 314.  The requirements of this section do not apply to a veterans' organization that 
is licensed to operate beano or bingo games pursuant to section 314 that wishes to lease 
its facility for use as a beano hall to an organization that is licensed to operate beano or 
bingo games pursuant to section 314. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts a veterans' organization that is licensed to conduct beano or bingo 
games from the requirement to get a beano hall permit if that veterans' organization 
wishes to lease its facility as a beano hall to an organization licensed to conduct beano or 
bingo games.
An Act To Require the Collection of Sales Tax by any Business Making Sales to Persons in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0346
Committee Amendment CA_A_H194 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 251, L.D. 346, Bill, "An Act To 
Require the Collection of Sales Tax by any Business Making Sales to Persons in Maine" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Concerning the Collection of Sales Tax by Any Businesses Making Sales to 
Persons in Maine' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5. 
Amend the bill in section 6 in subsection I-A in paragraph C by inserting at the end a 
new blocked paragraph to read: 
'A person who enters into an agreement with a seller under this paragraph to refer 
customers by a link on an Internet website is not required to register or collect taxes 
under this Part solely because of the existence of the agreement.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 7. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title of the bill. It removes the change to the definition 
of "retailer." It removes the repeal of the registration requirement for every person that 
makes retail sales in this State of tangible personal property or taxable services on behalf 
of the owner of that property or the provider of those services. 
It removes the 
requirement that any agreement or ruling by the Governor or an executive branch 
department or agency that allows a seller to avoid registering as a seller must be approved 
by both Houses of the Legislature. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04119113 
fr.czc 
LD 346 
LR 423(02) 
An Act To Require the Collection of Sales Tax by any Business Making Sales to Persons in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment /Jr.' ( f-l-ICJ<i-") 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
($237,500) 
$237,500 
$12,500 
FY 2014-15 
($380,000) 
$380,000 
$20,000 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
($475,000) 
$475,000 
$25,000 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
($475,000) 
$475,000 
$25,000 
Requiring certain sellers of goods and services to register with the State Tax Assessor as a retailer and collect and 
remit sales and use tax on purchases made by purchasers in the State will increase General Fund revenue by $237,500 
in FY 2013-14 and by $380,000 in FY 2014-15. Municipal Revenue Sharing will increase by $12,500 in FY 2013-14 
and $20,000 in FY 2014-15 as well. 
LR0423(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Concerning the Collection of Sales Tax by Any Businesses Making Sales to Persons in Maine Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0346
Senate Amendment SA_A_S118 (Senate)

LD346 
LR423(06) 
An Act Concerning the Collection of Sales Tax by Any Businesses Making Sales to Persons in Maine 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 1<' to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Haskell of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The Office of Fiscal and Program Review can pn:pare the required report identifying changes in the State's sales and 
use tax laws necessary to conform to the "Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement" that is added by this 
amendment utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
Any additional costs incurred by the Office of Tax Policy or the Bureau of Revenue Services related to any assistance 
provided to the Office of Fiscal and Program Review when preparing the report can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0423(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning the Scope of Practice of Cardiovascular Technologists
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0348
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: GRATWICK, PRINGLE, CRAVEN, DUTREMBLE, GERZOFSKY, HILL, LACHOWICZ, LANGLEY, SANBORN, TIPPING-SPITZ
Amends: 32 MRSA §9852, 32 MRSA §9854

Legislative Document 
No. 348 
S.P. 128 
In Senate, February 12, 2013 
An Act Concerning the Scope of Practice of Cardiovascular 
Technologists 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative PRINGLE of Windham and 
Senators: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, DUTREMBLE of York, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, 
HILL of York, LACHOWICZ of Kennebec, LANGLEY of Hancock, Representatives: 
SANBORN of Gorham, TIPPING-SPITZ of Orono. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §9852, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 
1-A.  Cardiovascular technologist.  "Cardiovascular technologist" means a health 
professional who performs diagnostic exams at the request of a licensed physician in 
invasive cardiology, noninvasive cardiology and peripheral vascular study. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §9854, sub-§3, ¶C, as amended by PL 2005, c. 166, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
C.  A resident physician or a student enrolled in and attending a school or college of 
medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, podiatry, dentistry or radiologic technology or an 
individual who is concurrently obtaining the education and clinical training required 
by the board by rule who applies ionizing radiation to a human being while under the 
supervision of a licensed practitioner; or 
Sec. 3.  32 MRSA §9854, sub-§3, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 524, is amended 
to read: 
D.  Any person serving in the United States Armed Services or public health service 
or employed by the Veterans' Administration United States Department of Veterans 
Affairs or other federal agency performing his that person's official duties, provided 
that as long as the duties are limited to that service or employment.; or 
Sec. 4.  32 MRSA §9854, sub-§3, ¶E is enacted to read: 
E.  An individual holding a degree in cardiovascular technology from an accredited 
institution approved by the board who is working under the supervision of a licensed 
physician as a cardiovascular technologist. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts an individual holding a degree in cardiovascular technology from 
an accredited institution approved by the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners who is working under the 
supervision of a licensed physician as a cardiovascular technologist from the licensing 
requirements for radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists and radiation therapists.
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Ethics Laws and Improve Public Access to Information
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0349
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CAIN, RUSSELL

Legislative Document 
No. 349 
S.P. 129 
In Senate, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Ethics Laws and Improve Public 
Access to Information 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CAIN of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative RUSSELL of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to strengthen Maine's laws governing governmental ethics and to 
increase transparency and fairness by improving access by the public to information.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Gambling
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0350
Committee Amendment CA_A_S142 (Senate)

LD350 
LR 437(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Gambling 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee AmendmentA" (j,-I ~ 1...' 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
-; 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation provides that any money or thing of value owed to an individual excluded from a slot machine facility 
or casino may not be paid to the person but must be remitted by the licensee for deposit in an Other Special Revenue 
Funds account within the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse, for gambling 
addiction services. The amount of revenue made available for this purpose will depend on the number of individuals 
who are excluded and have winnings forfeited. No estimate can be made at this time. 
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An Act To Prohibit Prisoners from Filing Protection from Harassment Complaints against Corrections Personnel
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0352
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: PLUMMER, LONG, DUTREMBLE, HASKELL, DION, KNIGHT, MARKS, PEASE, TYLER, WILSON
Amends: 5 MRSA §4652

Legislative Document 
No. 352 
S.P. 132 
In Senate, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Prohibit Prisoners from Filing Protection from 
Harassment Complaints against Corrections Personnel 
Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PLUMMER of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative LONG of Sherman and 
Senators: DUTREMBLE of York, HASKELL of Cumberland, Representatives: DION of 
Portland, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, MARKS of Pittston, PEASE of Morrill, TYLER of 
Windham, WILSON of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4652, as amended by PL 2003, c. 658, §1 and c. 689, Pt. B, §6, 
is further amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
A person who is confined in a state correctional or detention facility or a county jail 
may not bring a complaint under this chapter against a person who is a corrections officer 
or who is another individual responsible for the custody, care or treatment of the person 
confined. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prevents a person who is confined in a state correctional or detention facility 
or a county jail from bringing a complaint of harassment against a corrections officer or 
any other person responsible for the person's custody, care or treatment.
An Act To Authorize the Provision of Insurance on Student Loans
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0351
Committee Amendment CA_A_S8 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It " to S.P. 131, L.D. 351, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize the Provision of Insurance on Student Loans" 
Amend the bill in section 5 in § 11460 in subsection 5 in the last line (page 2, line 27 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the bill in section 5 in § 11460 in subsection 6 in the last 2 lines (page 2, lines 
and 32 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "loan~~" and inserting the following: 
'loan; and' 
Amend the bill in section 5 in § 11460 by striking out all of subsection 7 (page 2, lines 
to 36 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'7. Minimum academic progress. Is maintaining a grade point average of at least 
2.0 on a scale of 4 .0, or the equivalent as detennined by the authority, provided, ho'tvever, 
that the authority may waive the minimum grade point average in the case of a student 
demonstrating special circumstances and a substantial likelihood of improvement making 
satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the standards of that institution of 
higher education.' 
Amend the bill in section 7 in § 11463 by inserting at the end the following: 
'4. Financial education. Prior to obtaining a loan insured by the authority, an 
applicant must satisfy financial education requirements established or approved by the 
authority.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the following changes to the bill: 
1. It requires students receiving loans from or loans insured by the Finance Authority 
of Maine under the Higher Education Loan and Loan Insurance Program to make 
satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the standards of the students' 
institution of higher learning; and 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 131, L.D. 351 
2. It requires students receiving loans insured by the Finance Authority of Maine 
under the Higher Education Loan and Loan Insurance Program to satisfy financial 
education requirements established or approved by the authority. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/08/13 
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LD351 
LR 396(02) 
An Act To Authorize the Provision of Insurance on Student Loans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''fJ'(s-e) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential liability increase - Other Funds 
Authorizing the Finance Authority of Maine to provide loan insurance on supplemental student loans increases its 
exposure to default risk. 
LR0396(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the County Jail Inspection Requirement for Nationally Accredited Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0354
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, LONG, DUTREMBLE, HASKELL, PLUMMER, DION, MARKS, PEASE, TYLER, WILSON
Amends: 34-A MRSA §1208

Legislative Document 
No. 354 
S.P. 134 
In Senate, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Amend the County Jail Inspection Requirement for 
Nationally Accredited Facilities 
Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative LONG of Sherman and 
Senators: DUTREMBLE of York, HASKELL of Cumberland, PLUMMER of Cumberland, 
Representatives: DION of Portland, MARKS of Pittston, PEASE of Morrill, TYLER of 
Windham, WILSON of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §1208, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 581, §§10 
and 59, is amended to read: 
A.  The commissioner shall conduct a comprehensive inspection of each county and 
municipal detention facility every 2 years, in order to provide the department with 
information, verified by on-site inspection, regarding compliance with all department 
standards. The commissioner may dispense with this inspection if, when it is due, the 
facility is accredited by a nationally recognized correctional accrediting body. 
Sec. 2.  34-A MRSA §1208, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 581, §§10 
and 59, is amended to read: 
B.  The commissioner shall conduct every 2 years no fewer than 3 additional 
inspections of each county and municipal detention facility during the period between 
each comprehensive inspection, that are in addition to any comprehensive inspections 
conducted pursuant to paragraph A in order to determine continued compliance with 
standards. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Commissioner of Corrections to dispense with a comprehensive 
inspection of a county jail or other detention facility to determine whether it complies 
with Department of Corrections standards if it is nationally accredited.
An Act To Amend Provisions Relating to the Department of Corrections To Clarify Certain Enforcement Powers
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0355
Committee Amendment CA_A_S38 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 135, L.D. 355, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend Provisions Relating to the Department of Corrections To Clarify Certain 
Enforcement Powers" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line lOin L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "or" and inserting the following: ',.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 1 in the 5th line (page 1, line 12 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "3011" the following: 'or a jail investigative officer or a jail 
employee acting at the direction of a jail investigative officer' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 5 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 20 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following; "or" and inserting the following: ',.' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 5 in the 5th line (page 1, line 22 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "3011" the following: 'or a jail investigative officer or a jail 
9mployee acting at the direction of a jail investigative officer' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 2 in the 7th line (page 1, line 34 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "justice" the following: 'as defined in section 3308, 
~;ubsection 7, paragraph A, subparagraph (2)' 
Amend the bill in section 5 in subsection 10-A in the 6th line (page 2, line 17 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following; "justice" the following: 'as defined in Title 15, section 
J308, subsection 7, paragraph A, subparagraph (2)' 
Amend the bill in section 6 in §3011 in subsection 1 in the 4th line (page 2, line 25 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"offenses" and inserting the following: 
'offenses crimes or juvenile crimes' 
Amend the bill in section 6 in §3011 in subsection 1 in the 7th line (page 2, line 28 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "justice" the following: 'as defined in Title 15, 
§ection 3308, subsection 7, paragraph A, subparagraph (2)' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 135, L.D. 355 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds jail investigative officers and jail employees working at the 
direction of the jail investigative officer to those who may be authorized to exercise the 
same law enforcement powers as investigative officers. 
It also clarifies that the phrase "administration of juvenile criminal justice" has the 
same meaning as in the Maine Juvenile Code. 
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An Act To Amend the Charter of the Augusta Parking District
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0357
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: KATZ, FOWLE, POULIOT, WILSON

Legislative Document 
No. 357 
S.P. 137 
In Senate, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Augusta Parking District 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: FOWLE of Vassalboro, POULIOT of Augusta, WILSON of 
Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1947, c. 124, §15 is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
Private and Special Law 1947, chapter 124, creating the Augusta Parking District, 
contained a provision requiring its dissolution and conveyance of assets to the City of 
Augusta upon payment of all bonds issued by the district. This bill repeals that provision. 
The district continues to function effectively, and the City of Augusta does not want to 
acquire its assets.
An Act To Allow a Person Who Is 60 Years of Age or Older To Use a Crossbow during the Open Seasons on Wild Birds and Animals
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0356
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TUTTLE, DUTREMBLE, HASKELL, PATRICK
Amends: 12 MRSA §10952

Legislative Document 
No. 356 
S.P. 136 
In Senate, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Allow a Person Who Is 60 Years of Age or Older To Use 
a Crossbow during the Open Seasons on Wild Birds and Animals 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator TUTTLE of York. 
Cosponsored by Senators: DUTREMBLE of York, HASKELL of Cumberland, PATRICK of 
Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10952, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 61, §1, is amended 
to read: 
2.  Hunting with a crossbow; 60 years of age or older.  A person 70 60 years of age 
or older may hunt a wild bird or a wild animal with a crossbow during any open season 
on that wild bird or wild animal subject to the laws of this Part. 
This subsection is repealed January 1, 2015. 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows a person 70 years of age or older to hunt a wild bird or wild 
animal with a crossbow during any open season; the provision is repealed January 1, 
2015. 
This bill extends the provision to a person 60 years of age or older and removes the 
repeal.
An Act To Promote Plug-in Electric Vehicle Sales
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0361
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GRATWICK, BOYLE, CLEVELAND, DUTREMBLE, GERZOFSKY, CHAPMAN, COOPER, FREY
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-I

Legislative Document 
No. 361 
S.P. 141 
In Senate, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Promote Plug-in Electric Vehicle Sales 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Senators: BOYLE of Cumberland, CLEVELAND of Androscoggin, 
DUTREMBLE of York, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, Representatives: CHAPMAN of 
Brooksville, COOPER of Yarmouth, FREY of Bangor. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5219-II is enacted to read: 
§5219-II.  Plug-in electric vehicle tax credit 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Qualified plug-in electric vehicle" means a motor vehicle with 4 wheels that is 
primarily propelled by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery that has 
a capacity of not less than 4 kilowatt hours and is capable of being recharged from an 
external source of electricity. 
2.  Credit allowed.  A taxpayer is allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this 
Part in an amount equal to the excise tax paid pursuant to chapter 111 on a qualified 
plug-in electric vehicle, not to exceed $1,000. 
3.  Qualifications.  A taxpayer may claim the credit allowed by this section during a 
tax year in which the taxpayer purchased a qualified plug-in electric vehicle that is: 
A.  Manufactured for use on public streets, roads and highways and has not been 
modified from the original manufacturer specifications; 
B.  Acquired for use or lease by the taxpayer and not for resale; 
C.  Rated at not more than 8,500 pounds unloaded gross vehicle weight; 
D.  Capable of reaching a speed of at least 65 miles per hour; and 
E.  Acquired on or after January 1, 2013, but before December 31, 2016. 
4.  Limitations.  The credit under this section may not reduce the tax otherwise due 
under this Part to less than zero.  
5.  Application.  This section applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2013 and does not apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. 
6.  Repeal.  This section is repealed January 1, 2017. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates an income tax credit for the purchase of a qualified plug-in electric 
vehicle that is equal to the excise tax paid, up to $1,000.  The credit expires January 1, 
2017.
An Act To Prohibit Use of Public Funds for a Private Transportation Study
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0362
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: VALENTINO, THERIAULT, BOYLE, MAZUREK, PEOPLES, POWERS
Amends: 23 MRSA §4251

Legislative Document 
No. 362 
S.P. 142 
In Senate, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Prohibit Use of Public Funds for a Private 
Transportation Study 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator VALENTINO of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska and 
Senators: BOYLE of Cumberland, MAZUREK of Knox, Representatives: PEOPLES of 
Westbrook, POWERS of Naples. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §4251, sub-§4, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 648, Pt. A, §1, is 
amended to read: 
F.  If the proposed transportation facility is to be supported by tolls or other user fees, 
the private entity must provide a traffic and revenue study prepared by an expert 
acceptable to the department and national bond rating agencies. The private entity 
must also provide a finance plan consistent with the traffic and revenue study that 
identifies the proposal costs, revenues by source, financing, major assumptions, 
internal rate of return on private investments and whether any government funds are 
assumed to deliver a cost-feasible project and that provides a total cash flow analysis 
beginning with implementation of the project and extending for the term of the 
agreement.  The cost of any traffic and revenue study and finance plan submitted by a 
private entity pursuant to this paragraph must be funded by the private entity.  The 
department may not expend its own funds for the purpose of funding a study or plan 
in connection with the proposal of a private entity. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the use of Department of Transportation funds to pay for a traffic 
and revenue study or finance plan in connection with a proposal for a transportation 
facility made by a private entity.
An Act To Improve Safety on Railroad Rights-of-way
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0363
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JOHNSON, THERIAULT, GERZOFSKY, MAZUREK
Amends: 23 MRSA §7007

Legislative Document 
No. 363 
S.P. 143 
In Senate, February 12, 2013 
An Act To Improve Safety on Railroad Rights-of-way 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska and 
Senators: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, MAZUREK of Knox. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §7007, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. L, §12 
and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
§7007.  Penalty for being on track or bridge or entering track with team or vehicle 
1.  Walking or standing on or crossing track, bridge or railroad right-of-way.  A 
person may not, without right, stand or, walk on or ride in a railroad track or railroad 
bridge right-of-way or pass over a railroad bridge except by railroad conveyance or cross 
a railroad track at a location other than at a designated crossing for that purpose.  A 
person may not cross a track when a train is approaching and sounding its bell or horn or 
displaying warning lights. 
2.  Entering track or right-of-way.  A person may not, without right, enter upon a 
railroad track or right-of-way with a team or a vehicle however propelled or drive any 
team or propel a vehicle upon a railroad track. 
3.  Penalties.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section. 
A.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
not less than $5 $100 and not more than $100 $500 may be adjudged. 
B.  A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 
commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 and not more than 
$500 may be adjudged Class E crime. 
C.  A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 
or more times commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 and 
not more than $1000 may be adjudged. 
D.  A person who violates subsection 2 commits a Class E crime and is liable to the 
owner of the track for any damages to the track or its substructure and for removal of 
any vehicle from the right-of-way.  Violation of subsection 2 is a strict liability crime 
as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A. 
E.  A person whose violation of subsection 2 results in a collision of a vehicle with a 
train or other railroad equipment commits a Class D crime and is liable for any 
injuries or damages resulting from the collision. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands the prohibition on being on or crossing a railroad track or bridge by 
including railroad rights-of-way and persons crossing at other than designated crossing 
locations.  This bill also increases the civil penalty and clarifies liability for a person 
being on or crossing a railroad track or right-of-way and makes repeat violations and 
colliding with a train or railroad equipment crimes.