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An Act To Promote Small-scale Poultry Farming
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0218
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H497 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Date: (P-/3-/3 
L.D.218 
(Filing No. H-i'l1) 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of the House. 
U6TH LEGISLATURE 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "/l-,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 179, 
L.D. 218, Bill, "An Act To Promote Small-scale Poultry Farming" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. Legislative intent. It is the intent of the Legislature to provide maximum 
flexibility to Maine's poultry processors while still maintaining compliance with federal 
requirements. It is the intent of the Legislature that Maine's meat and poultry inspection 
program continue to attain its high standards while allowing for maximum flexibility.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment expresses the intent of the Legislature that the current meat and 
poultry inspection program be maintained while allowing for maximum flexibility. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative KUMIEGA) 
TOWN: Deer Isle 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 06/13/13 hac:. 
126th MAINE LEGISLATUR:E 
LD218 
LR 737(04) 
An Act To Promote Small-scale Poultry Farming 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment If. to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Kumiega, III of Deer Isle 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium savings - General Fund 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Federal Expenditures Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This floor amendment allows for poultry to be slaughtered under sanitary conditions at least as stringent as federal 
rules. This requirement would likely put the legislation into compliance with federal guidelines, therefore removing 
the potential loss of federal funds noted in the committee amendment. 
LR0737(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ban the United Nations Agenda 21 in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0220
Committee Amendment CA_A_H177 (House)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 181, L.D. 220, Bill, "An Act To Ban 
the United Nations Agenda 21 in Maine" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
It incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05106/13 .:evac:.. 
LD220 
LR393(02) 
An Act To Ban the United Nations Agenda 21 in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'J1\: (~-111) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - All Funds 
Prohibiting state agencies and other local units of government from entering into agreements or financial 
arrangements with organizations associated with United Nations Agenda 21 could limit the ability of these entities to 
contract with some vendors. Such restrictions could reduce competition in the bidding process and potentially 
increase the costs of any contracts. The extent to which state agencies would be impacted and the amount of any 
additional costs cannot be estimated at this time. 
LR0393(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funds for a Public-private Partnership for a New Science Facility at the Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0221
Committee Amendment CA_A_H583 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 182, L.D. 221, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funds for a Public-private Partnership 
for a New Science Facility at the Maine Maritime Academy" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 08/23/13 ;tvac 
LD221 
LR 690(02) 
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funds for a Public-private Partnership 
for a New Science Facility at the Maine Maritime Academy 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" l +1-~3) 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Bond Issues 
General Fund - Non-Taxable 
General Fund - Non-Taxable 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Term (years) 
Principal 
$2,700,000 
$1,800,000 
Rate (%) 
3.5% 
4.0% 
Interest 
$519,750 
$396,000 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-13 
General 
Bond Issue 
Standard 
Total Cost 
$3,219,750 
$2,196,000 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of$107,250 may be required. 
LR0690(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Designating the Chief of the State Police as the Only Issuing Authority of a Permit To Carry a Concealed Handgun
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0222
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H739 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/} " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 183, 
L.D. 222, Bill, "An Act Designating the Chief of the State Police as the Only Issuing 
Authority of a Permit To Carry a Concealed Handgun" 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in §2003 in paragraph E in subparagraph (5) in 
the 4th line (page 6, line 1 in amendment) by striking out the following: "within 5 years 
prior to the date of application" and inserting in its place the following: 'v/ithin 5 years 
nrior to the date of annlication' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirement that a course that includes handgun safety 
taken by an applicant for a permit to carry a concealed handgun must have been taken by 
the applicant within 5 years prior to t~f 
application. 
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SPONSOREDBY:~~ 
(Representative SHAW) 
TOWN: Standish 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Designating the Chief of the State Police as the Only Issuing Authority of a Pennit To Carry a Concealed Handgun II
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0222
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S547 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "e, "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 183, 
L.D. 222, Bill, "An Act Designating the Chief of the State Police as the Only Issuing 
Authority of a Pennit To Carry a Concealed Handgun" 
II 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 14 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 14. Transfer from Gambling Control Board Other Special Revenue 
Funds. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer 
$157,175 no later than August 1,2014 from the Gambling Control Board, Other Special 
Revenue Funds account to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. 
Sec. 15. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Licensing and Enforcement - Public Safety 0712 
Initiative: Provides an allocation of concealed handgun permit fees for 2 Office Associate 
II positions and one State Police Detective position to maintain a confidential database of 
concealed handgun pennits and to perfonn record checks on applicants. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2013-14 
0.000 
$0 
$0 
2014-15 
3.000 
$230,300 
$230,300 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the State Controller to transfer $157,175 no later than 
August 1,2014 from the Gambling Control Board, Other Special Revenue Funds account 
to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund and provides an allocation of 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT" 8 " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 183, L.D. 222 
concealed handgun permit fees for positions in the Department of Public Safety for a 
concealed handgun permit database and to perform record checks. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SPONSORE B . 
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(Senator HILL) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 04116114 ;tvac 
LD222 
LR 697(15) 
An Act Regarding the Issuance of a Permit To Carry a Concealed Handgun 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "g' to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hill of York 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2014-15 
($157,175) 
$0 
$157,175 
($157,175) 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment provides for a transfer from the Gambling Control Board, Other Special Revenue Funds account to 
the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund of $157,175 no later than August 1,2014. 
LR0697 (15) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0223
Committee Amendment CA_A_H242 (House)
Amends: 25 MRSA §2003

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "{t,, to H.P. 184, L.D. 223, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Regarding a Concealed Handgun Permit" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Increase the Age Requirement To Obtain a Concealed Handgun Permit' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2003, sub-§l, ,A, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 478, §2, is 
amended to read: 
A. Is +& at least 21 years of age or eJdei: is a member of any branch of the United 
States Armed Forces and is at least 18 years of age;' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph 0 in subparagraph (5) by inserting after 
division (a) the following: 
'(a-l) If your answer to the question in division (a) is "yes," are you a 
member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces and at least 18 
years of age?' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report and provides that a member of the United 
States Armed Forces who is at least 18 years of age is eligible to apply for a concealed 
handgun permit. This is an exception to the proposal in the bill that requires a person to 
be at least 21 years of age to be eligible to apply for a concealed handgun permit. 
FISCAL ."',UTE REQlIlRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 05/20/13 ;tvae 
LD223 
LR696(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding a Concealed Handgun Permit 
Fiscal Note for But as Amended by Committee Amendment It ( IF-' 624-;1) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class D crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0696(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning High-stakes Beano
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0227
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S451 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 188, 
L.D. 227, Bill, "An Act Concerning High-stakes Beano" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 4 the following: 
'Sec. 5. 17 MRS A §314-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2011, c. 410, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
4. Term of license; fees. A license issued under this section is valid for a period of 
one year. The annual license fee for a high-stakes beano license, whether or not the 
licensee operates high-stakes electronic beano pursuant to subsection 5-A, is $50,000, 
except that the annual license fee due in 2008 to 2013 is $25,000. License fees may be 
paid in advance in quarterly installments. All license fees must be paid to the Treasurer 
of State to be credited to the General Fund.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the fee for a high-stakes beano license is $50,000 
whether or not the licensee operates high-stakes electronic beano. 
SPONSORED BY: 1. i. ~ 
(Senator TUTTL6 
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COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Support the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0231
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: GRAHAM, WOODBURY, DAUGHTRY, GIDEON
Amends: 5 MRSA §7030-C, 5 MRSA §7030-D

Legislative Document 
No. 231 
H.P. 192 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2013 
An Act To Support the Permanent Commission on the Status of 
Women 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. 
Cosponsored by Senator WOODBURY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, GIDEON of Freeport. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women is in need of funding 
to print and distribute its required biennial report to the Governor and the Legislature in a 
timely manner; 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.  5 MRSA §7030-C, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 191, §1, is amended to read: 
§7030-C.  Chair 
The Governor shall select from among the members of the commission a chair and a 
vice-chair, both of whom shall serve for one year.  These selections must be made each 
year prior to the first meeting of the commission.  The chair is authorized to appoint 
subcommittees. 
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §7030-D, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 191, §1, is amended by 
adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
The commission may accept funds from the Federal Government, from a political 
subdivision of the State or from an individual, a foundation or a corporation and may 
expend funds for purposes that are consistent with this chapter. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to accept 
and expend funds for the purposes of the commission.  The bill also eliminates a vice-
chair position for the commission and the term period for the chair.
An Act To Support the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0231
Committee Amendment CA_A_H80 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A." to H.P. 192, L.D. 231, Bill, "An Act To 
Support the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §7030-D in the indented paragraph in the last line 
(page 1, line 21 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "chapter." the following: 'Funds 
received under this section must be deposited in a nonlapsing Other Special Revenue 
Funds account within the Department of the Secretary of State to support the work of the 
commission.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Bureau of Administrative Services and Corporations 0692 
Initiative: Creates the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women account with a 
base allocation. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2013-14 
$500 
$500 
2014-15 
$500 
$500 
This amendment provides that funds received by the Permanent Commission on the 
Status of Women are deposited in a nonlapsing Other Special Revenue Funds account 
within the Department of the Secretary of State to support the work of the commission. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 192, L.D. 231 
The amendment also provides an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation in order to 
allow the commission to spend any funds deposited into the account. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/15/13 
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LD231 
LR 912(02) 
An Act To Support the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~' (II - f( 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 establishes the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women account within the Department of the 
Secretary of State. It includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $500 beginning in fiscal year 2013-14 to 
allow the department to spend any funds deposited into the account. 
LR0912(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Base for the Cost-of-living Increase for Retired State Employees and Teachers
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0232
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: SHERMAN
Amends: 5 MRSA §17806

Legislative Document 
No. 232 
S.P. 68 
In Senate, February 5, 2013 
An Act To Increase the Base for the Cost-of-living Increase for 
Retired State Employees and Teachers 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §17806, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. T, §10 
and affected by §26, is further amended to read: 
A.  Except as provided in paragraph A-1, whenever there is a percentage increase in 
the Consumer Price Index from July 1st to June 30th, the board shall automatically 
make an equal percentage increase in retirement benefits, beginning in September, up 
to a maximum annual increase of 3%.  Effective July 1, 2011, the increase applies to 
that a portion of the retirement benefit, up to $20,000, which amount.  That $20,000 
limit must be indexed in subsequent years by the same percentage adjustments 
granted under this paragraph.  Effective July 1, 2014, the increase applies to a portion 
of the retirement benefit up to $30,000.  That $30,000 limit must be indexed in 
subsequent years by the same percentage adjustments granted under this paragraph. 
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect January 1, 2014. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the base for the calculation of cost-of-living increases for retired 
teachers and state employees under the Maine Public Employees Retirement System from 
$20,000 to $30,000 beginning in 2014 and makes a grammatical correction.
An Act To Provide Tax Treatment Consistency for Limited Liability Companies and S Corporations
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0234
Committee Amendment CA_A_S11 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ft " to S.P. 70, L.D. 234, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Tax Treatment Consistency for Limited Liability Companies and S Corporations" 
Amend the bill in section 4 in §5217-A in subsection 2 in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 
2, lines 4 and 5 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", excluding the tax imposed by 
section 5203-C," 
Amend the bill in section 4 in §5217 -A in subsection 3 in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 
2, lines 12 and 13 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", excluding the tax imposed by 
section 5203-C," 
Amend the bill in section 4 in §5217-A in subsection 3 in the 3rd and 4th lines from 
the end (page 2, lines 17 and 18 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", excluding the 
tax imposed by section 5203-C," 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 5 the following: 
'Sec. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRA TIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides a one-time General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 2014-15 to the 
Bureau of Revenue Services to cover computer programming costs associated with the 
income modification. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2013-14 
$0 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2014-15 
$11,000 
$11,000 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 70, L.D. 234 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes references to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 
5203-C because the state alternative minimum tax imposed does not apply to resident 
individuals, trusts and estates or nonresident individuals, trusts and estates for tax years 
beginning on or after January 1,2012. This amendment also adds an appropriations and 
alIocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/06/13 
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LD234 
LR 138(02) 
An Act To Provide Tax Treatment Consistency for Limited Liability Companies and S Corporations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A"~ll) 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Alloca tions 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Req uired: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
$494,950 
$0 
($494,950) 
($26,050) 
FY 2014-15 
$2,002,200 
$11,000 
($1,991,200) 
($104,800) 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$2,051,050 
$0 
($2,051,050) 
($107,950) 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$2,112,800 
$0 
($2,112,800) 
($111,200) 
General Fund revenue and Municipal Revenue Sharing are reduced by an income tax credit provided to members of 
certain pass-through entities on taxes imposed on the members' shares of the pass-through entities' income for tax 
years beginning on or after January 1,2014. This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Bureau 
of Revenue Services to pay for computer programming costs associated with the income modification. 
LRO 138(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Improve Insurance Coverage for Volunteer First Responders
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S333 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 71, 
L.D. 235, Bill, "An Act To Improve Insurance Coverage for Volunteer First Responders" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the substitute title and before the 2nd 
indented paragraph the following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.' , 
SUMMARY 
ThiSa~datepre'W 
SPONSO 
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(Senator HILL) 
COUNTY: York 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/25/13 
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LD235 
LR. 15(05) 
An Act To Improve Insurance Coverage for Volunteer First Responders 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment)1\' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. HilI of York 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Exempted 
Shifting the burden of proof from a firefighter or emergency medical services person 
to the municipality that an injury sustained by the claimant after receiving 
notification of a fire or emergency did not arise out of and in the course of 
employment may represent a modification or expansion of a municipal activity. 
Unit Affected 
Municipality 
Local Cost 
Significant 
statewide 
Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all members elected to each House exempts the state from 
the constitutional requirement to fund 90% of the additional costs. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment adds a Mandate Preamble to the bill. 
LR0015(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Insurance Coverage for Volunteer First Responders
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_B_S77 (Senate)

LD235 
LR 15(03) 
An Act To Improve Insurance Coverage for Volunteer First Responders 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment.' (S-l'4 ) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential State Mandate - Unfunded 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Unit Affected 
Shifting the burden of proof from a firefighter or emergency medical services person 
Municipality 
to the municipality that an injury sustained by the claimant did not arise out of and 
in the course of employment may represent a modification or expansion of a 
municipal activity. 
Local Cost 
Significant 
statewide 
The required local activities in this bill may represent a State mandate pursuant to the Constitution of Maine. Unless 
General Fund appropriations are provided to fund at least 90% of the additional costs or a Mandate Preamble is 
amended to the bill and two-thirds of the members of each House vote to exempt this mandate from the funding 
requirement, municipalities may not be required to implement these changes. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation will increase costs to local governments in the form of both higher premiums for workers' 
compensation insurance and increased legal costs. The impact to individual municipalities will depend on actual 
experience. 
LR0015(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect the Privacy of Citizens from Domestic Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Use
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0236
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S299 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 72, 
L.D. 236, Bill, "An Act To Protect the Privacy of Citizens from Domestic Unmanned 
Aerial Vehicle Use" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the indented paragraph in the first line (page 4, 
line 3 in amendment) by striking out the following: "may" and inserting the following: 
'shall' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary to report out 
legislation based on the report of the Boar~of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice 
Academy. 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Improve Insurance Coverage for Volunteer First Responders
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0235
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: JOHNSON, LONG, DUTREMBLE, TUTTLE, LAJOIE, PEASE, TREAT
Amends: 39-A MRSA §201

Legislative Document 
No. 235 
S.P. 71 
In Senate, February 5, 2013 
An Act To Improve Insurance Coverage for Volunteer First 
Responders 
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 JOHNSON of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Representative LONG of Sherman and 
Senators: DUTREMBLE of York, TUTTLE of York, Representatives: LAJOIE of Lewiston, 
PEASE of Morrill, TREAT of Hallowell. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §201, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7.  Injury to volunteer firefighter or volunteer emergency medical services 
person.  A personal injury to a volunteer firefighter or volunteer emergency medical 
services person considered an employee within the meaning of this Act pursuant to 
section 102, subsection 11, paragraph A, subparagraph (2) is considered to arise out of 
and in the course of employment and is compensable under this Act if the personal injury 
occurs at any time after the volunteer firefighter or volunteer emergency medical services 
person receives notice of a fire or emergency and is in the process of responding.  An 
employer providing self-insurance or an insurer providing workers' compensation 
insurance may not seek to limit benefits under this Act to a personal injury to a volunteer 
firefighter or volunteer emergency medical services person that occurs only after the 
firefighter or emergency medical services person begins traveling on a public way. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that an injury suffered by a volunteer firefighter or volunteer 
emergency medical services person that occurs at any time after the firefighter or 
emergency medical services person receives notice of a fire or emergency and is in the 
process of responding is compensable under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 
1992.
An Act To Protect the Privacy of Citizens from Domestic Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Use
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0236
Committee Amendment CA_B-HA_A_H540 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ";A,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 72, 
L.D. 236, Bill, "An Act To Protect the Privacy of Citizens from Domestic Unmanned 
Aerial Vehicle Use" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §4502 by inserting after subsection 1 the 
following: 
'2. Moratorium. Before July 1, 2015, a law enforcement agency may not use an 
unmanned aerial vehicle except as provided in section 4503, subsection 1.' 
Amend the amendment in s{~ction 1 in §4502 by renumbering the subsections to read 
consecutively. 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §4504 in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page 3, 
line 8 in amendment) by striking out the following: "2," and inserting the following: 'J' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §4504 in subsection 2 in the 2nd line (page 3, 
line 11 in amendment) by striking out the following: "2," and inserting the following: 'J' 
Amend the amendment in st~ction 1 in §4504 in subsection 3 in the 2nd line (page 3, 
line 16 in amendment) by striking out the following: "2," and inserting the following: 'J' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment imposes a moratorium until July 1, 2015 on the use of unmanned 
aerial vehicles by law enforcement agencies. The moratorium does not apply to specified 
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TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect the Privacy of Citizens from Domestic Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Use
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0236
Committee Amendment CA_B-HA_B_H563 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" B" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 72, 
L.D. 236, Bill, "An Act To Protect the Privacy of Citizens from Domestic Unmanned 
Aerial Vehicle Use" 
Amend the amendment in section I in §4502 in subsection 3 in the last 2 lines (page 
2, lines 19 and 20 in amendment) by striking out the following: "for research and 
development purposes" and inserting the following: 'as provided under section 4503, 
subsection 3' 
Amend the amendment in section I in §4503 by inserting after subsection 2 the 
following: 
'3. Research, testine, training, manufacture. A manufacturer, subcontractor of a 
manufacturer, testing company or educational institution may deploy an unmanned aerial 
vehicle or any component parts for the purposes of research, testing, training or 
manufacture of such vehicles.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds to the list of allowed uses of unmanned aerial vehicles the 
deployment of an unmanned aerial vehicle or any component parts by a manufacturer, 
subcontractor of a manufacturer, testing company or educational institution for the 
purposes of research, testing, training or manufacture of such vehicles, and exempts a 
manufacturer or subcontractor, testing company or educational institution deploying an 
unmanned aerial vehicle for ~;uch research, testing, training or manufacturing purposes 
fr?m the prohibition on?~ 
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TOWN: Bowdoinham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect the Privacy of Citizens from Domestic Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Use
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0236
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S285 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 72, 
L.D. 236, Bill, "An Act To Protect the Privacy of Citizens from Domestic Unmanned 
Aerial Vehicle Use" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §4502 by inserting after subsection 1 the 
following: 
12. Moratorium. Before July 1, 2015, a law enforcement agency may not use an 
unmalU1ed aerial vehicle except as provided in section 4503, subsection 1. I 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §4502 by renumbering the subsections to read 
consecutively. 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §4504 in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page 3, 
line 8 in amendment) by striking out the following: "Z" and inserting the following: I~I 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §4504 in subsection 2 in the 2nd line (page 3, 
line 11 in amendment) by striking out the following: "Z"and inserting the following: Il' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §4504 in subsection 3 in the 2nd line (page 3, 
line 16 in amendment) by striking out the following: liZ" and inserting the following: III 
SUMMARY 
This amendment imposes a moratorium until July 1, 2015 on the use of unmanned 
aerial vehicles by law enforcement agencies. The m~torium does not apply to specified 
emergency situations. 
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COUNTY: Oxford 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Designate the Jail in Franklin County as a Jail Rather than a Holding Facility
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0238
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, BLACK, HARVELL
Amends: 34-A MRSA §1803

Legislative Document 
No. 238 
S.P. 74 
In Senate, February 5, 2013 
An Act To Designate the Jail in Franklin County as a Jail Rather 
than a Holding Facility 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Representative BLACK of Wilton and 
Representative: HARVELL of Farmington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §1803, sub-§2, ¶¶B and C, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 653, 
Pt. A, §30, are amended to read: 
B.  Review staffing levels at each correctional facility and county jail to ensure that 
safe conditions exist for staff, inmates and others; and 
C.  Review the use of all correctional facilities and county jails.  The board may 
downsize or close facilities or reassign services.  The board shall adopt rules 
governing the process and standards for closing or downsizing a correctional facility 
or a county jail, including criteria to be evaluated and stakeholders to be consulted.  
Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are major substantive rules as defined in 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.; and 
Sec. 2.  34-A MRSA §1803, sub-§2, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  Notwithstanding this section or any rule governing change of use of a state adult 
correctional facility or county jail, designate the jail in Franklin County as a jail and 
not a holding facility. 
SUMMARY 
The State Board of Corrections has statutory authority to determine correctional 
facility and county jail use.  Currently, the jail in Franklin County, the Franklin County 
Detention Center, is designated by the board as a holding facility that may hold detainees 
for up to 72 hours.  This bill specifies that the board must designate the jail in Franklin 
County as a jail for prisoners and not as a holding facility.
An Act To Improve the Military Bureau Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0242
Committee Amendment CA_A_S131 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A "to S.P. 78, L.D. 242, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
the Military Bureau Laws" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph D in subparagraph (19) in the first line (page 
3, line 3 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "agreements" the following: 'for 
purposes described or defined by this Title' 
S~ARY 
This amendment clarifies that when the Adjutant General executes cooperative 
agreements they are limited to the purposes described or defined by statute. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend Certain Laws Governing the Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0241
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TUTTLE, BEAULIEU, MASON, PATRICK
Amends: 37-B MRSA §505, 37-B MRSA §509

Legislative Document 
No. 241 
S.P. 77 
In Senate, February 5, 2013 
An Act To Amend Certain Laws Governing the Bureau of Maine 
Veterans' Services 
Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant 
to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator TUTTLE of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative BEAULIEU of Auburn and 
Senators: MASON of Androscoggin, PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §505, sub-§2, ¶G, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 662, §66, is 
amended to read: 
G.  In order to be eligible for benefits under this subsection, a student must apply for 
a Federal Pell Grant under 20 United States Code, Section 1070a.  The director shall 
estimate the number of students anticipated that will use this program and provide the 
estimate to state institutions upon request. 
Sec. 2.  37-B MRSA §509, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 404, §7, is amended 
to read: 
1.  Certificate of release.  A certificate of release or discharge from active duty 
issued by the United States Government and filed for safekeeping with any state, county 
or local government authority is confidential for a period of 75 62 years following its 
filing.  During that 75-year 62-year period, it is unlawful for a person to permit inspection 
of the record, to disclose information contained in the record or to issue a copy of all or 
any part of the record except as authorized by this section or by court order. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes the following changes to the laws governing the Department of 
Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services. 
1.  It requires that, in order to be eligible for educational benefits provided to veterans 
and their dependents, a student must apply for a Federal Pell Grant. 
2.  It decreases from 75 years to 62 years the period of time that a certificate of 
release or discharge from active duty that is filed with a state, county or local government 
is kept confidential.
An Act To Amend Certain Laws Governing the Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0241
Committee Amendment CA_A_S181 (Senate)
Amends: 37-B MRSA §509

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Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
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VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 
L.D.241 
(Filing No. S-J8/ ) 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate. 
SENATE 
1l26TH LEGISLATURE 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 77, L.D. 241, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
Certain Laws Governing the Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
37-B MRSA §509, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 404, §7, IS 
amended to read: 
1. Certificate of release. A certificate of release or discharge fFem , casualty report, 
death notice or other record pertaining to active duty service issued by the United States 
Government, classified by the United States Govenunent as confidential and filed for 
safekeeping with any state, county or local government authority is confidential for a 
period of ~ 62 years following its fi.lffig date of issuance. During that 75 year 62-year 
period, it is unlawful for a person to pennit inspection of the record, to disclose 
infonnation contained in the record or to issue a copy of all or any part of the record 
except as authorized by this section or by COU1i order. Nothing is this section may be 
construed to make a record confidential that is not directed to be confidential by the 
United States Government.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies which United States Government records, held by the 
Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Bureau of Maine 
Veterans' Services for safekeeping are considered confidential. It also provides that the 
confidentiality of these records applies only when they are classified as confidential by 
the United States Government. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Motor Fuel Taxable Sales Disclosure
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0240
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HASKELL, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 36 MRSA §191

Legislative Document 
No. 240 
S.P. 76 
In Senate, February 5, 2013 
An Act To Allow Motor Fuel Taxable Sales Disclosure 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HASKELL of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §191, sub-§2, ¶L, as repealed and replaced by PL 1987, c. 
769, Pt. A, §146, is amended to read: 
L.    The listing of gasoline distributors possessing a certificate under section 2904 
and the number of taxable gallons sold by each gasoline distributor in this State each 
month; 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §191, sub-§2, ¶Q, as amended by PL 2009, c. 434, §12, is 
further amended to read: 
Q.  The listing of persons possessing certificates under section 3204 and the number 
of taxable gallons sold by each person possessing a certificate in this State each 
month; 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that monthly reports of the number of gallons of taxable gasoline 
and special fuel sold in the State are not confidential.
An Act To Provide for the 2013 and 2014 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0246
Committee Amendment CA_A_S9 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Ii "to S.P. 82, L.D. 246, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
for the 2013 and 2014 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03112113 
frac:.. 
LD246 
LR 464(02) 
An Act To Provide for the 2013 and 2014 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment !.fi" C~ -ct ) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net effect on general or moral obligation debt 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The establishment of the allocations of the state ceiling on private activity bonds for calendar years 2012 and 2013 
will not affect the general or moral obligation of the State. 
LR0464(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Appeals of Final Agency Action on Applications Concerning Wind Energy Development
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0247
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: VALENTINO
Amends: 38 MRSA §346

Legislative Document 
No. 247 
S.P. 83 
In Senate, February 5, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Appeals of Final Agency 
Action on Applications Concerning Wind Energy Development 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator VALENTINO of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §346, sub-§4, as repealed and replaced by PL 2011, c. 420, Pt. 
A, §34, is amended to read: 
4.  Appeal of decision.  A judicial appeal of final action by the board or 
commissioner regarding an application for an expedited wind energy development, as 
defined in Title 35-A, section 3451, subsection 4, or a general permit pursuant to section 
480-HH or section 636-A must be taken to the Supreme Judicial Court sitting as the Law 
Court.  The Law Court has exclusive jurisdiction over request for judicial review of final 
action by the commissioner or the board regarding expedited wind energy developments 
or a general permit pursuant to section 480-HH or section 636-A.  These appeals to the 
Law Court must be taken in the manner provided in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7 and 
the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80C. 
SUMMARY 
Current law grants exclusive jurisdiction to the Law Court over appeals of final 
action by the Board of Environmental Protection or the Commissioner of Environmental 
Protection on applications for expedited wind energy development, general permits for 
tidal energy demonstration projects and general permits for offshore wind energy 
demonstration projects.  Under this bill, a person aggrieved by any order or decision of 
the board or commissioner on an application for an expedited wind energy development 
may instead appeal to the Superior Court.
An Act To Encourage Workforce Development in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Efficiency and Energy Conservation Trades and Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0248
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, BEAVERS, DUTREMBLE, PLUMMER, DION, RUSSELL, RYKERSON
Amends: 38 MRSA §580-A

Legislative Document 
No. 248 
S.P. 84 
In Senate, February 5, 2013 
An Act To Encourage Workforce Development in the Heating, 
Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Efficiency and Energy Conservation 
Trades and Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative BEAVERS of South Berwick and 
Senators: DUTREMBLE of York, PLUMMER of Cumberland, Representatives: DION of 
Portland, RUSSELL of Portland, RYKERSON of Kittery. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §580-A, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 317, §17, is 
amended to read: 
6.  Carbon dioxide emissions offset project.  "Carbon dioxide emissions offset 
project" means a project that reduces or avoids loading of carbon dioxide and other 
greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and is demonstrated to qualify as real, additional, 
verifiable, enforceable and permanent as those terms are defined in rules adopted by the 
department.  "Carbon dioxide emissions offset project" includes, but is not limited to, 
landfill and agricultural methane capture and destruction, reduction in emissions of sulfur 
hexafluoride, sequestration of carbon due to afforestation and, reduction or avoidance of 
carbon dioxide emissions from natural gas, oil or propane end-use combustion due to 
end-use energy efficiency, education and training programs for workforce development in 
the trades of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, efficiency and energy conservation and 
other categories established by the department by rule. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds as another category of carbon dioxide emissions offset projects funded 
by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Trust Fund education and training programs 
for workforce development in the trades of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, 
efficiency and energy conservation.