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An Act To Align Costs Recognized for Transfer of Nursing Facilities and Residential Care Facilities with Ordinary Commercial and Government Contracting Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0538
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANDERSON, HAMPER, MALABY, PETERSON, SIROCKI, CUSHING
Amends: 22 MRSA §3175-D, 22 MRSA §3175-E

Legislative Document 
No. 538 
H.P. 357 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Align Costs Recognized for Transfer of Nursing Facilities 
and Residential Care Facilities with Ordinary Commercial and 
Government Contracting Standards 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford and 
Representatives: MALABY of Hancock, PETERSON of Rumford, SIROCKI of Scarborough, 
Senator: CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3175-D, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 97, §1, is amended to read: 
§3175-D.  Nursing facility depreciation 
1.  Depreciation recapture through June 2012.  For sales of nursing facilities, as 
defined in section 1812-A, that occur on or after October 1, 2009 and prior to July 1, 
2012, the department shall either: 
A.  At the time of the sale, recapture depreciation paid by the department under the 
MaineCare program, from the proceeds of the sale; or 
B.  At the election of the buyer and seller, waive the recapture of depreciation at the 
time of the sale and allow the asset to transfer at the historical cost of the seller less 
depreciation allowed under the MaineCare program to the buyer for reimbursement 
purposes. 
2.  Depreciation recapture after June 2012.  For sales of nursing facilities, as 
defined in section 1812-A, that occur on or after July 1, 2012, the department may not 
recapture depreciation from the seller. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3175-E is enacted to read: 
§3175-E.  Residential care facility depreciation 
1.  Depreciation recapture after June 2012.  For sales of residential care facilities, 
as defined in section 7852, subsection 14, that are reimbursed under the MaineCare 
program that occur on or after July 1, 2012, the department may not recapture 
depreciation from the seller. 
Sec. 3.  Retroactivity.  This Act applies retroactively to July 1, 2012. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that, to align treatment of long-term care providers with other 
government contractors and typical private transactions, MaineCare depreciation 
recapture from sellers of nursing facilities and residential care facilities does not apply to 
any sales on or after July 1, 2012.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0540
Committee Amendment CA_A_H264 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 359, L.D. 540, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing the Discharge of a Firearm or Crossbow near a Dwelling or 
Building" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 11209 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in the 3rd line 
(page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or crossbow or cause a projectile to 
pass" and inserting the following: 'eI' .. crossbow or bow and arrow or cause a projectile to 
pass as a result of that discharge' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 11209 in subsection 1 in the last blocked paragraph in 
the last line (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or crossbow" and 
inserting the following: " crossbow or bow and arrow' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds bow and arrow to the list of hunting implements that may not 
be discharged within 100 yards of a building or residential dwelling without the 
permission of the owner. The amendment also clarifies that the bill's prohibition on 
causing a projectile to pass within 100 yards of a building or residence is limited to 
projectiles discharged from a firearm, crossbow or bow and arrow. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05123/13 
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LD540 
LR 1556(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Discharge of a Firearm or Crossbow near a Dwelling or 
Building 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment J\;' (tt-~:J.(oi.) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class E crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR1556(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Discharge of a Firearm or Crossbow near a Dwelling or Building
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0540
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SHAW, SAVIELLO, BRIGGS, CHIPMAN, DION, PRIEST, TIMBERLAKE, WILSON, MASON
Amends: 12 MRSA §11209

Legislative Document 
No. 540 
H.P. 359 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Discharge of a Firearm 
or Crossbow near a Dwelling or Building 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CHIPMAN of Portland, DION of Portland, PRIEST of 
Brunswick, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WILSON of Augusta, Senator: MASON of 
Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11209, as amended by PL 2009, c. 340, §14, is further 
amended to read: 
§11209.  Discharge of firearm or crossbow near dwelling or building 
1.  Prohibition.  A person may not: 
A.  Unless a relevant municipal ordinance provides otherwise and except as provided 
in sections 12401 and 12402, discharge a firearm, including muzzle-loading firearms, 
or crossbow or cause a projectile to pass within 100 yards of a building or residential 
dwelling without the permission of the owner or, in the owner's absence, of an adult 
occupant of that building or dwelling authorized to act on behalf of the owner; or 
B.  Possess a wild animal or wild bird taken in violation of this subsection, except as 
otherwise provided in this Part. 
This subsection may not be construed to prohibit a person from killing or taking a wild 
animal in accordance with sections 12401 and 12402. 
For purposes of this subsection, "building" means any residential, commercial, retail, 
educational, religious or farm structure that is designed to be occupied by people or 
domesticated animals or is being used to shelter machines or harvested crops. 
For purposes of this subsection, "projectile" means a bullet, pellet, shot, shell, ball, bolt or 
other object propelled or launched from a firearm or crossbow. 
2.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill defines "projectile" to clarify what may be discharged within 100 yards of a 
building or residence when hunting.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0541
Committee Amendment CA_A_H74 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 360, L.D. 541, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Complimentary Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Licenses for 
Disabled Veterans" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/08/13 
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LD541 
LR 277(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Complimentary Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Licenses for 
Disabled Veterans 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Jr' (11- 7st\ 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
J 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$25,610 
$34,146 
($25,610) 
($34,146) 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$34,146 
($34,146) 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$34,146 
($34,146) 
This legislation proposes to change the threshold :jf disability at which a resident disabled veteran receives 
complimentary hunting, fishing and trapping licecGcs from 100% or 70% if the veteran served in a combat zone during 
an anned conflict to 50% or more for all resident GIsabled veterans. This change would result in a reduction in 
General Fund revenue of$25,610 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $34,146 beginning in fiscal year 2014-15.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Complimentary Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0541
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WILSON, PLUMMER, CROCKETT, DAVIS, HICKMAN, JOHNSON, PARRY, SANDERSON, WILLETTE
Amends: 12 MRSA §10853

Legislative Document 
No. 541 
H.P. 360 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Complimentary Hunting, 
Trapping and Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WILSON of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLUMMER of Cumberland and 
Representatives: CROCKETT of Bethel, DAVIS of Sangerville, HICKMAN of Winthrop, 
JOHNSON of Eddington, McCLELLAN of Raymond, PARRY of Arundel, SANDERSON of 
Chelsea, WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10853, sub-§4, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
C.  Has a service-connected disability evaluated at: 50% or more. 
(1)  One hundred percent; or 
(2)  Seventy percent or more as a result of honorable military service and who 
has served in a combat zone during any armed conflict in which participants were 
exposed to war risk hazards as defined in 42 United States Code, Section 1711 
(b). 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the threshold of disability at which a resident disabled veteran 
receives complimentary hunting, fishing and trapping licenses from 100%, or 70% if the 
veteran served in a combat zone during an armed conflict, to 50% or more for all resident 
disabled veterans.
An Act To Remove the Limit on the Retention of Live Smelts
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0542
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: KESCHL, SAVIELLO, CHASE, FREDETTE, KNIGHT, SHAW, WILLETTE, WINSOR
Amends: 12 MRSA §12456

Legislative Document 
No. 542 
H.P. 361 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Remove the Limit on the Retention of Live Smelts 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KESCHL of Belgrade. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: CHASE of Wells, FREDETTE of Newport, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, 
SHAW of Standish, WILLETTE of Mapleton, WINSOR of Norway. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this legislation is necessary in order for it to be 
effective in time for the open-water fishing season; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12456, sub-§2, ¶A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 214, §6, is 
further amended to read: 
A.  A person who holds a valid Maine fishing license may take smelts for recreational 
purposes only from the inland waters or portions of inland waters that are naturally 
free of ice with a dip net in the usual and ordinary way from noon to 2:00 a.m. in 
accordance with bag limits established by rule.  Bag limits established by rule under 
this paragraph are for a 24-hour period, beginning at noon on a given day and ending 
at 11:59 a.m. the following day.  The commissioner may prohibit the taking of smelts 
under this section or shorten the noon to 2:00 a.m. smelt fishing timeframe by rule for 
enforcement or conservation purposes. 
(1)  A person may not keep more than 5 dozen smelts alive as part of that 
person's daily bag limit pursuant to this paragraph. 
(2) A person may not take smelts with a dip net unless that dip net meets the 
requirements under section 10001, subsection 12-A. 
Each day a person violates subparagraph (1) or (2) that person commits a Class E 
crime. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the limit of 5 dozen live smelts from a person's daily bag limit for 
smelt fishing.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0548
Committee Amendment CA_A_H330 (House)
Amends: 19-A MRSA §9

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 367, L.D. 548, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing the Award of Spousal Support in Divorce Actions" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §9S1-A, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 634, §3, is 
amended to read: 
4. Modification. An award of spousal support issued before October 1, 2013 is 
subject to modification when it appears that justice requires unless and to the extent the 
order awarding or modifying spousal support expressly states that the award, in whole or 
in part, is not subject to future modification. An award of spousal support issued on or 
after October 1, 2013 is subject to modification when it appears that justice requires. 
Sec. 2. 19-A MRSA §9S1-A, sub-§12 is enacted to read: 
12. Cessation upon cohabitation. When it appears that justice requires, an order 
awarding spousal support is subject to modification to terminate spousal support when it 
can be shown that the payee and another person have entered into a mutually supportive 
relationship that is the functional equivalent of marriage that has existed for at least 12 
months of a period of 18 consecutive months.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It provides that all spousal support orders issued 
on or after October 1, 2013 can be modified as the court determines justice requires. 
Current law prohibits modification of an order that expressly states it cannot be modified. 
Current law allows modification of an order upon cohabitation by the recipient. This 
amendment makes clear that a spousal support order is subject to termination as justice 
requires when it can be shown that the recipient of the spousal support and another person 
have entered into a mutually supportive relationship that is the functional equivalent of 
marriage that has existed for at least 12 months of a period of 18 consecutive months. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require Probate Judges, Registers of Probate and Registers of Deeds To Be Appointed
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0550
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BROOKS, BEAR, EVANGELOS, FARNSWORTH, WOODBURY

Legislative Document 
No. 550 
H.P. 369 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Require Probate Judges, Registers of Probate and 
Registers of Deeds To Be Appointed 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BROOKS of Winterport. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, 
EVANGELOS of Friendship, FARNSWORTH of Portland, Senator: WOODBURY of 
Cumberland. 
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 reform the probate court system to require probate judges to be 
appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.  The Governor will appoint 16 
probate judges, one to sit in each county, and each county will continue to pay the salary 
of the probate judge and the expenses of the probate court and probate registry in that 
county.  The Maine Code of Judicial Conduct will apply to probate judges, therefore 
prohibiting them from practicing law and receiving compensation in addition to their 
salaries through fees or other payments.  The Constitution of Maine, Article VI will apply 
to probate judges. 
This bill proposes that registers of probate, rather than being elected as provided in 
the Probate Code, will be appointed by the probate judge in that county. 
This bill proposes that registers of deeds, rather than being elected, will be appointed 
by the county commissioners of the counties in which they serve. 
This bill proposes that the probate courts, probate judges, registers of probate and 
registers of deeds in all other aspects will continue to function as in current law.
An Act To Establish Certification Standards for Guardians Ad Litem
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0551
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BROOKS, BEAR, DION, EVANGELOS, FARNSWORTH, KORNFIELD, MASTRACCIO, PETERSON, SAVIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 551 
H.P. 370 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Establish Certification Standards for Guardians Ad 
Litem 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BROOKS of Winterport. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, DION of 
Portland, EVANGELOS of Friendship, FARNSWORTH of Portland, KORNFIELD of 
Bangor, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, PETERSON of Rumford, Senator: SAVIELLO of 
Franklin. 
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 direct the Supreme Judicial Court to establish certification 
standards for guardians ad litem.  The certification standards must include, but not be 
limited to, criteria related to minimum educational achievement in relevant subject matter 
and minimum experience or background in relevant fields.
An Act To Expedite Court Proceedings by Providing Funds for Additional District Court Personnel
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0552
Committee Amendment CA_A_H78 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,4 " to H.P. 371, L.D. 552, Bill, "An Act To 
Expedite Court Proceedings by Providing Funds for Additional District Court Personnel" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. 
The amendment 
incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05113 
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LD552 
LR 1388(02) 
An Act To Expedite Court Proceedings by Providing Funds for Additional District Court Personnel 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment;q' (H -7 f? ) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$511,969 
$678,324 
$511,969 
$678,324 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$704,857 
$704,857 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$732,451 
$732,451 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of$511,969 in fiscal year 20l3-14 and $678,324 in fiscal year 2014-15 
for additional Judicial Department personnel in order to expedite District Court proceedings. 
LR1388(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Expedite Court Proceedings by Providing Funds for Additional District Court Personnel
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0552
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BEAVERS, YOUNGBLOOD, BEAR, COOPER, CROCKETT, JORGENSEN, KNIGHT, MITCHELL, NEWENDYKE, VILLA

Legislative Document 
No. 552 
H.P. 371 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Expedite Court Proceedings by Providing Funds for 
Additional District Court Personnel 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAVERS of South Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot and 
Representatives: BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, COOPER of Yarmouth, 
CROCKETT of Bethel, JORGENSEN of Portland, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, MITCHELL 
of the Penobscot Nation, NEWENDYKE of Litchfield, VILLA of Harrison. 
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. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative:  Provides funds for 2 Judge positions, 2 Deputy Marshal positions, 2 Assistant 
Clerk positions and one Law Clerk position and related costs in order to expedite District 
Court proceedings. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a General Fund appropriation of $511,969 in fiscal year 2013-14 
and $678,324 in fiscal year 2014-15 for 2 Judge positions, 2 Deputy Marshal positions, 2 
Assistant Clerk positions and one Law Clerk position and related costs in order to 
expedite District Court proceedings. 
GENERAL FUND 
2013-14
2014-15
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
7.000
7.000
Personal Services 
$474,719
$663,324
All Other 
$37,250
$15,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$511,969
$678,324
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Economic and Community Development To Market the Positive Attributes of the State of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0554
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BEAVERS, CLEVELAND, CAMPBELL, GILBERT, GRANT, MASTRACCIO, MORRISON, VOLK, WINCHENBACH, COLLINS

Legislative Document 
No. 554 
H.P. 373 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Economic and Community 
Development To Market the Positive Attributes of the State of 
Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAVERS of South Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator CLEVELAND of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, GILBERT of Jay, GRANT of Gardiner, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MORRISON of South Portland, VOLK of Scarborough, 
WINCHENBACH of Waldoboro, Senator: COLLINS of York. 
Sec. 1.  Development of marketing materials. Resolved:  That, when 
promoting the State on its publicly accessible website and in preparing marketing 
materials, the Department of Economic and Community Development shall include as 
prominent factors recent independent analyses identifying the State's positive attributes 
for business development and quality of life, including but not limited to: 
1.  The State's ranking as the state with the business tax structure that imposes the 
lowest tax burden on new industrial investment according to an analysis published in 
April 2011 by Ernst & Young;  
2.  The State's ranking as the most peaceful state in the United States according to the 
United States Peace Index published by the Institute for Economics and Peace on April 
24, 2012; and 
3.  Any other positive attributes of the State identified by the Maine Economic 
Growth Council and other analyses by independent sources. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires that, when promoting the State on its publicly accessible 
website and in preparing marketing materials, the Department of Economic and 
Community Development include as prominent factors recent independent analyses 
identifying the State's positive attributes for business development and quality of life.
An Act To Remove the Statement of Oral Condition as a Requirement for Denturists Making Partial Dentures
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0553
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SHAW, SIROCKI
Amends: 32 MRSA §1100-B

Legislative Document 
No. 553 
H.P. 372 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Remove the Statement of Oral Condition as a 
Requirement for Denturists Making Partial Dentures 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Representative: SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1100-B, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 2009, c. 227, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
B.    The fitting of a denture to an edentulous or partially edentulous arch or arches, 
including the making, producing, reproducing, constructing, finishing, supplying, 
altering and repairing of dentures, without performing alteration to natural or 
reconstructed tooth structure. Upon the receipt of a written statement of oral 
condition or oral health certificate as determined by the board by a licensed dentist, a 
A denturist may complete perform clinical procedures related to the fabrication of a 
removable tooth-borne partial denture, including cast frameworks; and 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the requirement that a denturist first receive a written statement of 
oral condition or oral health certificate prior to making partial dentures.
An Act To Allow a Person Who Is 21 Years of Age or Older To Expunge Certain Criminal Convictions
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0549
Committee Amendment CA_A_H544 (House)

LD549 
LR 1529(02) 
An Act To Allow a Person Who Is 21 Years of Age or Older To Expunge Certain Criminal 
Convictions 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 11' ( ~ -5 1ft!) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fisl:al Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
$91,166 
$73,500 
$91,166 
$73,500 
FY 2014-15 
$6,320 
$2,450 
$6,320 
$2,450 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$6,427 
$2,450 
$6,427 
$2,450 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$6,538 
$2,450 
$6,538 
$2,450 
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation Df$14,666 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $3,770 in fiscal year 2014-15 
for the Judicial Department for the temporary services of one Active Retired Judge and a Clerk position and one-time 
funding for the required computer programming costs. 
The bill also includes a General Fund appropriation and Highway Fund allocation of $76,500 and $73,500, 
respectively, in fiscal year 2013-14 and $2,550 and $2,450, respectively, in fiscal year 2014-15 to the Department of 
Public Safety for programming costs to update criminal history records information. 
LR1529(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Change the Age at Which a Person Qualifies for a Fee Reduction for a Lobster and Crab Fishing License
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0557
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: RYKERSON, BEAVERS, CAMPBELL, HERBIG, LUCHINI, SAUCIER, SCHNECK, WELSH
Amends: 12 MRSA §6421

Legislative Document 
No. 557 
H.P. 376 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Change the Age at Which a Person Qualifies for a Fee 
Reduction for a Lobster and Crab Fishing License 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, CAMPBELL of Newfield, 
HERBIG of Belfast, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, SCHNECK of 
Bangor, WELSH of Rockport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6421, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. G, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
8.  Exception.  The fee for a license for an applicant 70 65 years of age or older is: 
A.  For a Class I or an apprentice lobster and crab fishing license, $66; 
B.  For a Class II lobster and crab fishing license, $136; and 
C.  For a Class III lobster and crab fishing license, $203. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the age at which an applicant qualifies for a fee reduction for a 
lobster and crab fishing license from 70 years of age to 65 years of age.
Resolve, To Erect a State Monument to Franco-Americans
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0558
Committee Amendment CA_A_H180 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 377, L.D. 558, "Resolve, To Erect a 
State Monument to Franco-Americans" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the first line (page 1, line I in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "That" the following: " upon availability of sufficient funding,' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the 2nd line (page I, line 6 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "state and" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "resolve." and inserting the following: 'resolve; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080 
Initiative: Provides a base allocation for any funds received to establish a Franco-
American monument. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2013-14 
$500 
$500 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2014-15 
$500 
$500 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 377, L.D. 558 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that sufficient funding must be available before the Capital 
Planning Commission constructs a monument in honor of men and women of Franco-
American heritage in the State. The amendment also excludes state funds as a funding 
source. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/03/13 ;tvac 
LD558 
LR 1637(02) 
Resolve, To Erect a State Monument to Franco-Americans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A· C H -18'0) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
Appropriations! Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$500 
$500 
$500 
$500 
This bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of$500 in fiscal year 2013-14 and fiscal year 2014-15 for 
the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to establish a base allocation for any funds received for the 
Franco-American monument. No funding is provided in the bill. 
LR1637(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Erect a State Monument to Franco-Americans
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0558
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: FREDETTE, LANGLEY, GILBERT, KESCHL, NADEAU, POULIOT, THERIAULT, WILLETTE, TUTTLE

Legislative Document 
No. 558 
H.P. 377 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
Resolve, To Erect a State Monument to Franco-Americans 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: GILBERT of Jay, KESCHL of Belgrade, NADEAU of Fort Kent, POULIOT 
of Augusta, THERIAULT of Madawaska, WILLETTE of Mapleton, Senator: TUTTLE of 
York. 
Sec. 1.  Franco-American monument.  Resolved:  That the Capitol Planning 
Commission shall construct and maintain a monument in honor of men and women of 
Franco-American heritage in the State, in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 5, chapter 14-A; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Funding assistance.  Resolved:  That the Capitol Planning Commission 
may accept state and local funds, gifts and other contributions to be used solely to carry 
out the purposes of this resolve. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Capitol Planning Commission to raise and maintain a 
monument to men and women of Franco-American heritage in the State.  It also allows 
the commission to accept gifts and private contributions to assist in achieving this goal.
An Act To Change Document Filing Fees for County Registries of Deeds
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0559
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MORRISON, BEAUDOIN, BEAVERS, BENNETT, CAMPBELL, CASAVANT, KAENRATH, MASTRACCIO
Amends: 33 MRSA §751, 33 MRSA §753

Legislative Document 
No. 559 
H.P. 378 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Change Document Filing Fees for County Registries of 
Deeds 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MORRISON of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, BEAVERS of South Berwick, 
BENNETT of Kennebunk, CAMPBELL of Newfield, CASAVANT of Biddeford, 
KAENRATH of South Portland, MASTRACCIO of Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §751, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2005, c. 246, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Instruments generally.  Receiving, recording and indexing any instrument that 
may be recorded and for which a specific fee is not set forth in this section or in any other 
section, the sum of $13 $19 for the first record page and $2 for each additional record 
page or portion of an additional record page.  In addition, if more than 4 names are to be 
indexed, a fee of $1 must be paid for each additional name, counting all grantors and 
grantees; 
Sec. 2.  33 MRSA §751, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2005, c. 246, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
9.  Plans.  Recording, indexing and preserving plans, the sum of $15 $21; 
Sec. 3.  33 MRSA §753 is enacted to read: 
§753.  Option to raise fees 
The county commissioners, by a majority vote, may raise the filing fee for the first 
page of recording an instrument in the registry of deeds. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the filing fee for the first page of recording an instrument, 
including plans, at all registries of deeds by $6.  This bill also gives the county 
commissioners the option to raise the filing fee for the first page of recording an 
instrument in the registry of deeds by a majority vote.
An Act To Establish Maine Seniors Day
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0560
Committee Amendment CA_A_H132 (House)
Amends: 1 MRSA §1

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 379, L.D. 560, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish Maine Seniors Day" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §1S0-J is enacted to read: 
§lS0-J. Maine Seniors Day 
In recognition of the service and contributions of senior citizens in the State, and for 
those who continue to enhance the quality of life in the State with their values and 
experiences, the State designates the 2nd Saturday in September of each year as Maine 
Seniors Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging the people of the 
State to observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity and encouraging 
businesses of the State to offer incentives for senior citizens to frequent their 
establishments. State agencies with promotional budgets may promote Maine Seniors 
Day prior to and on the 2nd Saturday in September.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows state agencies with promotional budgets to promote Maine 
Seniors Day, which the bill establishes to honor senior citizens of the State. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/25/13 
;tv"zc:. 
LD560 
LR 1667(02) 
An Act To Establish Maine Seniors Day 
I \ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A,[H' I g~..J 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs to establish a Maine Seniors Day are expected to be minor. 
LR1667(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Support Maine Farms and Alleviate Hunger
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0561
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: STUCKEY, DION, HICKMAN, ALFOND, HASKELL, JACKSON, LACHOWICZ
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-I

Legislative Document 
No. 561 
H.P. 380 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Support Maine Farms and Alleviate Hunger 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STUCKEY of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DION of Portland, HICKMAN of Winthrop, Senators: 
President ALFOND of Cumberland, HASKELL of Cumberland, JACKSON of Aroostook, 
LACHOWICZ of Kennebec. 
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.  Farm donation credit 
A person engaged in commercial agricultural production, as defined in section 2013, 
subsection 1, paragraph A, may claim a credit against the taxes imposed by this Part 
equal to the fair market value up to $5,000, as determined under Section 170(e) of the 
Code, of agricultural products donated to a food bank, food kitchen or other organization 
that is exempt under Section 501(c) of the Code or incorporated under Title 13-B and that 
provides food to low-income individuals without charging a fee for the food or requiring 
any other type of compensation from the low-income individual.  For purposes of this 
section, "low-income individual" means a person who is a member of a lower income 
household as defined in Title 30-A, section 5002, subsection 11.  A taxpayer may not 
claim a credit under this section if the taxpayer claims a deduction from federal income 
tax for a charitable contribution under Section 170 of the Code for the same donation.  
This credit may not reduce the tax otherwise due under this Part to less than zero. 
This section is repealed December 31, 2017. 
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2013 and before January 1, 2018. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an income tax credit for a donation of agricultural products with a 
fair market value of up to $5,000 made by a person engaged in commercial agricultural 
production to a nonprofit corporation that provides food to low-income individuals and 
that does not charge a fee for the food or require any other type of compensation.  The 
credit is repealed December 31, 2017.
An Act To Establish Maine Seniors Day
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0560
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, BOYLE, BROOKS, HARLOW, REED, CAIN, GRATWICK, SAVIELLO, WOODBURY, YOUNGBLOOD
Amends: 1 MRSA §150-I

Legislative Document 
No. 560 
H.P. 379 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Establish Maine Seniors Day 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOYLE of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BROOKS of Winterport, HARLOW of Portland, REED of Carmel, Senators: 
CAIN of Penobscot, GRATWICK of Penobscot, SAVIELLO of Franklin, WOODBURY of 
Cumberland, YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §150-I is enacted to read: 
§150-I.  Maine Seniors Day 
In recognition of the service and contributions of senior citizens in the State, and for 
those who continue to enhance the quality of life in the State with their values and 
experiences, the State designates the 2nd Saturday in September of each year as Maine 
Seniors Day.  The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging the people of the 
State to observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity and encouraging 
businesses of the State to offer incentives for senior citizens to frequent their 
establishments. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the 2nd Saturday in September of each year as Maine Seniors 
Day to honor senior citizens of the State.
Resolve, To Allow Maine Drivers To Use Bioptic or Telescopic Spectacles When Driving Class C Motor Vehicles and When Testing for a Class C Driver's License
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0564
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MASON, CLEVELAND, COOPER, GATTINE, HICKMAN, SAUCIER, SCHNECK, VOLK

Legislative Document 
No. 564 
H.P. 383 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
Resolve, To Allow Maine Drivers To Use Bioptic or Telescopic 
Spectacles When Driving Class C Motor Vehicles and When Testing 
for a Class C Driver's License 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MASON of Topsham. 
Cosponsored by Senator CLEVELAND of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: COOPER of Yarmouth, GATTINE of Westbrook, HICKMAN of Winthrop, 
SAUCIER of Presque Isle, SCHNECK of Bangor, VOLK of Scarborough. 
Sec. 1.  Secretary of State to amend its rules relating to telescopic or 
bioptic lenses.  Resolved:  That the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of 
Motor Vehicles, referred to in this resolve as "the bureau," shall amend its rules 
governing the standards for determining the physical, emotional and mental competence 
of a person to operate a motor vehicle.  The bureau shall allow the use of telescopic or 
bioptic corrective lenses for the purposes of meeting any of the visual acuity requirements 
in its rules and during any phase of the driver's license examination process for a Class C 
license. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles 
to amend its rules governing the standards for determining the physical, emotional and 
mental competence of a person to operate a motor vehicle.  The bill directs the bureau to 
allow the use of telescopic or bioptic corrective lenses for the purposes of meeting any of 
the visual acuity requirements in bureau rules and during any phase of the driver's 
examination process for a Class C license.
Resolve, To Establish a Task Force To Study the Feasibility of Imposing Tolls on Interstate 95
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0565
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BOLDUC

Legislative Document 
No. 565 
H.P. 384 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
Resolve, To Establish a Task Force To Study the Feasibility of 
Imposing Tolls on Interstate 95 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BOLDUC of Auburn. 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolve proposes to establish a task force composed of Legislators, highway 
users and other interested parties to study and analyze options for imposing tolls on 
portions of the Interstate Highway system in the State for the purpose of funding 
necessary highway improvements.  The task force would analyze the advantages and 
disadvantages of imposing tolls, the financial and administrative requirements and the 
revenue potential from tolls and determine the extent to which federal constraints limit 
the State's authority.
Resolve, To Enhance and Encourage Economic Development of the Lower Penobscot River Basin by Improving Rail Transportation
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0566
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, FREDETTE, GILLWAY, VEROW, COLLINS, YOUNGBLOOD

Legislative Document 
No. 566 
H.P. 385 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
Resolve, To Enhance and Encourage Economic Development of the 
Lower Penobscot River Basin by Improving Rail Transportation 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: FREDETTE of Newport, GILLWAY of Searsport, VEROW 
of Brewer, Senators: COLLINS of York, YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Transportation to study feasibility and cost of 
improving rail line from Brewer to Bucksport.  Resolved:  That the Department 
of Transportation, referred to in this resolve as "the department," shall conduct a study to 
determine the feasibility and cost of improving the railroad line from the City of Brewer 
to the Town of Bucksport.  The department shall explore all potential sources of federal 
and state funds for the improvement of the railroad line from the City of Brewer to the 
Town of Bucksport; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, by February 1, 2014, the department shall 
submit a report with findings and recommendations, which may include proposed 
legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation.  The Joint Standing 
Committee on Transportation may submit a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 
126th Legislature relating to the subject matter of the report. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a study to determine 
the feasibility and cost of improving the railroad line from the City of Brewer to the 
Town of Bucksport and to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Transportation no later than February 1, 2014.  The resolve 
also gives the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation authority to submit a bill 
relating to the subject matter of the report to the Second Regular Session of the 126th 
Legislature.
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Special Mobile Equipment" in the Motor Vehicle Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0567
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MAKER, BURNS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §101

Legislative Document 
No. 567 
H.P. 386 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Special Mobile Equipment" in 
the Motor Vehicle Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MAKER of Calais.  (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §101, sub-§70, as amended by PL 2011, c. 356, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
70.  Special mobile equipment.  "Special mobile equipment" means a motor vehicle 
with permanently mounted equipment not designed or used primarily for the 
transportation of persons or property.  "Special mobile equipment" includes, but is not 
limited to, road construction or maintenance machinery, ditch-digging apparatus, stone 
crushers, air compressors, power shovels, cranes, graders, rollers, trucks used only to 
plow snow and to carry sand only for ballast for other duties pertaining to winter 
maintenance, including sanding and salting, well drillers and wood-sawing equipment or 
similar types of equipment. 
Special mobile equipment is divided into Class A and Class B special mobile equipment.  
Well drillers must be registered as Class A special mobile equipment.  All other special 
mobile equipment may be registered either as Class A or Class B special mobile 
equipment. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the definition of "special mobile equipment" in the motor vehicle 
laws in the provision regarding trucks used only to plow snow by adding to the truck's 
uses sanding and salting pertaining to winter maintenance.  It removes from the definition 
trucks carrying sand only for ballast.
Resolve, To Name Bridge Number 2975 in Kenduskeag the Kenduskeag Veterans Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0568
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GUERIN, CUSHING

Legislative Document 
No. 568 
H.P. 387 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
Resolve, To Name Bridge Number 2975 in Kenduskeag the 
Kenduskeag Veterans Bridge 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GUERIN of Glenburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Sec. 1.  Bridge in Kenduskeag named.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate bridge number 2975, which carries the Stetson Road over 
the Kenduskeag Stream in the Town of Kenduskeag, as the Kenduskeag Veterans Bridge. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate bridge number 
2975 in the Town of Kenduskeag as the Kenduskeag Veterans Bridge.