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Resolve, Directing the Attorney General To Confer with Tribal Governments To Establish Procedures Regarding the Tribal Provisions of the Federal Violence Against Women Act of 1994
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1400
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SOCTOMAH, BURNS, BEAR, BERRY, CAREY, FREDETTE, MAKER, PRIEST, VILLA, CAIN

Legislative Document 
No. 1400 
H.P. 996 
House of Representatives, April 10, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Attorney General To Confer with Tribal 
Governments To Establish Procedures Regarding the Tribal 
Provisions of the Federal Violence Against Women Act of 1994 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, BERRY of Bowdoinham, 
CAREY of Lewiston, FREDETTE of Newport, MAKER of Calais, PRIEST of Brunswick, 
VILLA of Harrison, Senator: CAIN of Penobscot. 
Sec. 1.  Attorney General to confer with tribal governments to establish 
procedures regarding tribal provisions of the federal Violence Against 
Women Act. Resolved:  That the Attorney General shall confer with representatives of 
the government of federally recognized tribes in the State that have tribal domestic 
violence programs that serve their communities, and with tribal court judges, tribal court 
personnel and domestic violence advocates, to establish procedures and coordinate with 
the State concerning newly enacted tribal provisions of the federal Violence Against 
Women Act of 1994 and to provide services to victims of domestic violence; and be it 
further 
Sec. 2.  Report. Resolved:  That, by January 1, 2014, the Attorney General shall 
issue a report on the procedures and coordination established with tribal governments in 
section 1 and any suggested legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.  
The Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary may report out a bill based upon the report to 
the Second Regular Session of the 126th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Attorney General to consult with federally recognized tribes 
in the State that have tribal domestic violence programs to establish procedures and 
coordinate with the State concerning the newly enacted tribal provisions of the federal 
Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and to provide services to victims of domestic 
violence. The Attorney General is required to report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Judiciary by January 1, 2014.
An Act To Repeal the Laws Establishing the Cumberland County Recreation Center and Transfer Authority to Cumberland County
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1405
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: VILLA, GERZOFSKY, DICKERSON, GIDEON, GRAHAM, POWERS, WILSON, DUTREMBLE

Legislative Document 
No. 1405 
H.P. 1001 
House of Representatives, April 12, 2013 
An Act To Repeal the Laws Establishing the Cumberland County 
Recreation Center and Transfer Authority to Cumberland County 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VILLA of Harrison. 
Cosponsored by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: DICKERSON of Rockland, GIDEON of Freeport, GRAHAM of North 
Yarmouth, McCABE of Skowhegan, McCLELLAN of Raymond, POWERS of Naples, 
WILSON of Augusta, Senator: DUTREMBLE of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1971, c. 86, as amended by P&SL 1991, c. 36, is repealed. 
Sec. 2.  Transition provisions.  The following provisions govern the transition of 
the Cumberland County Recreation Center to Cumberland County. 
1.  Cumberland County is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and 
functions of the Cumberland County Recreation Center, referred to in this section as "the 
district." 
2.  All existing rules, regulations and procedures of the district continue in effect 
unless rescinded, revised or amended by the county commissioners of Cumberland 
County. 
3.  All real and personal property, including records and equipment, belonging to the 
district are transferred to Cumberland County. 
4.  All existing contracts, agreements and obligations under bonds or other debt 
instruments continue in effect and the rights and obligations of the district become the 
rights and obligations of Cumberland County. 
5.  Any employees of the district become employees of Cumberland County. 
SUMMARY 
Private and Special Law 1971, chapter 86 established the Cumberland County 
Recreation Center to establish and operate the Cumberland County Civic Center.  This 
bill repeals the private and special law and transfers the rights and responsibilities to 
Cumberland County.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1408
Committee Amendment CA_A_H197 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1004, L.D. 1408, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Relating to Secession by a Municipality from a County" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of §2174-A (page 1, lines 23 to 25 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'§2174-A. Legislative approval of a vote on secession 
In order to secede, a municipality must receive approval from the Legislature for the 
municipality to hold a vote on the proposed secession.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that legislative approval is needed for a municipality to 
hold a vote on the proposed secession from a county, not for the proposed secession 
itself, as stated in the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote Tourism and Foster Economic Development
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1409
House Amendment HA_A_H504 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "p~" to H.P. 1005, L.D. 1409, Bill, "An Act To Promote 
Tourism and Foster Economic Development" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 13090-L in subsection 3-B in the first line (page 5, 
line 14 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "shall" and inserting the following: 'may' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 13090-L in subsection 3-B in the 5th line (page 5, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after th{: following: "in writing." the following: 'The department 
may deny a certificate for any reason. The department may not approve a certificate that 
qualifies the visual media production or major visual media production for a tax credit 
under Title 36, section 5219-Y or 5219-II, respectively, in excess of the funds 
appropriated for those purposes.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides the Department of Economic and Community 
Development the discretion to deny a certificate for a visual media production or a major 
visual media production. The department is required to deny a certificate if it would 
qualify the production for tax cn~dits in excess of the funds appropriated for that purpose. 
SPONSORED BY: 
<"lcS~ 
...... 
(Representative HAMANN) 
TOWN: South Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human ~rvices To Request a Waiver To Prohibit the Use of Food Supplement Benefits for the Purchase of Taxable Food Items
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1411
Committee Amendment CA_B_S309 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENmvIENT "']A,, to S.P. 505, L.D. 1411, "Resolve, To Require 
the Department of Health and Human ~rvices To Request a Waiver To Prohibit the Use 
of Food Supplement Benefits for the Purchase of Taxable Food Items" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
.j 
Approved: 05124/13 ;tvac::.. 
LD 1411 
LR 2048(02) 
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Request a Waiver To Prohibit 
the Use of Food Supplement Benefits for the Purchase of Taxable Food Items 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '[5(5 _~) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - General Fund 
Restricting the use of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to certain food items will increase 
taxable sales to the State. Assuming the State receives the United States Department of Agriculture's approval of the 
State's waiver request for this restriction, this change in taxable sales would increase General Fund revenue by 
$641,250 and Municipal Revenue Sharing revenue by $33,750 in FY 2014-15. No revenue can be booked at this time 
as the waiver request has yet to be sent to or approved by the United States Department of Agriculture. 
Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2048(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create an Educational Collaborative To Implement a Program That Enables Career and Technical Education Students To Earn College Credits while Attending High School Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1412
Committee Amendment CA_A_S286 (Senate)

LD 1412 
LR 638(02) 
An Act To Create an Educational Collaborative To Implement a Program That Enables Career and 
Technical Education Students To Earn College Credits while Attending High School 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" (S- Z-5lQ) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
l 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with implementing the requirements of this legislation can 
be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0638(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Clarify Limitations on Homeowner's Insurance Policies Regarding Claims on Vacant Properties
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1413
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, HASKELL, JACKSON, LAJOIE, LIBBY, WERTS
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3043

Legislative Document 
No. 1413 
S.P. 507 
In Senate, April 23, 2013 
An Act To Clarify Limitations on Homeowner's Insurance Policies 
Regarding Claims on Vacant Properties 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Senators: HASKELL of Cumberland, JACKSON of Aroostook, 
Representatives: LAJOIE of Lewiston, LIBBY of Lewiston, WERTS of Auburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3043 is enacted to read: 
§3043.  Vacant property 
1.  Vacant property.  An insurance contract under this chapter covering a property 
used as a residence may disallow coverage due to the property's being vacant only for a 
claim that occurs more than 60 days after the insurer's sending a statement under 
subsection 2 to the insured. 
2.  Statement.  Upon receiving information that a property used as a residence and 
insured by the insurer is vacant, an insurer must send to the insured's address a statement 
that in plain language details the insurance contract's policy regarding vacant property 
and defines "vacant" in a clear manner understandable to a reasonable person. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an insurer, upon receiving information that a property used as a 
residence and insured by the insurer is vacant, to send a statement to the insured 
explaining the policy regarding vacant property and defining "vacant." This bill allows an 
insurer to deny coverage for a claim on a vacant property used as a residence only for a 
claim that occurs more than 60 days after the insurer's sending the statement to the 
insured.
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1414
Committee Amendment CA_A_S72 (Senate)

LD 1414 
LR378(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate 
in the Unorganized Territory 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment J'\' ~"1Z.) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This resolve authorizes the State Tax Assessor to convey the interest of the State in several parcels of real estate in the 
Unorganized Territory (UT). The funds received as a result of these sales will accrue as dedicated revenue to the 
Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund and will be available to reduce future tax assessments in the UT. 
The amounts received from these sales will depend on sale prices. 
LR0378(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Allow Licensed Clubs To Allow Their Members To Purchase Tickets to a Scheduled Function at the Time of the Function
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1415
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: THOMAS, SOCTOMAH

Legislative Document 
No. 1415 
S.P. 509 
In Senate, April 23, 2013 
Resolve, To Allow Licensed Clubs To Allow Their Members To 
Purchase Tickets to a Scheduled Function at the Time of the 
Function 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Public Safety to amend rules to allow members of 
organizations renting clubs licensed for on-premises consumption of alcohol 
to purchase tickets to a function at the door.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Public Safety shall amend its rules to allow a member of an organization renting a club 
licensed for on-premises consumption of alcohol with catering privileges for a 
prearranged function to purchase tickets to the prearranged function at the door of the 
club from 24 hours prior to the function until the termination of the function. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Public Safety to amend its rules to allow a 
member of an organization renting a club licensed for on-premises consumption of 
alcohol with catering privileges for a prearranged function to purchase tickets at the door 
of the club for the prearranged function from 24 hours prior to the function until the 
termination of the function.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1417
Committee Amendment CA_A_S104 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",4 " to S.P. 511, L.D. 1417, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Certain Human Services Licensing and Certification 
Requirements" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 7 (page 3, lines 9 to 15 in L. D.) 
Amend the bill by reletteri.ng or renumbering any nonconseciJtive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the bill the section that changes the statutory 
designation of rules for licensed assisted housing programs from major substantive to 
routine technical. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Permit a Student Holding a Degree from a Non-Maine Institution To Participate in the Job Creation Through Educational Opportunity Program
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1421
Committee Amendment CA_A_H596 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" Pr" to H.P. 1009, L.D. 1421, Bill, "An Act To 
Permit a Student Holding a Degree from a Non-Maine Institution To Participate in the 
Job Creation Through Educational Opportunity Program" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 by striking out all of paragraph F (page 1, 
lines 32 to 36 in L.D.) and inserting in its place the following: 
'F. An individual who obtains an associate degree or a bachelor's degree on or after 
January 1, 2008 from an accredited non-Maine community college, college or 
university in a course of study available only at a public institution outside the State 
as part of the New England regional student program offered by the New England 
Board of Higher Education established by Title 5, section 12004-K, subsection 2 may 
participate in the program.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2015.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that students eligible for the bill's expansion of the tax 
credit for educational opportunity are those that are pursuing or have pursued a course of 
study available only at a public institution outside the State as part of the New England 
regional student program offered by the New England Board of Higher Education and 
provides that those students may claim the credit in tax years beginning on or after 
January 1,2015. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/23114 ;tvae 
LD 1421 
LR 2004(02) 
An Act To Permit a Student Holding a Degree from a Non-Maine Institution To Participate in the Job 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Creation Through Educational Opportunity Program 
\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~' LH~S9{P) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$90,250 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$137,750 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
($90,250) 
($4,750) 
($137,750) 
($7,250) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill provides that students eligible for the expansion of the tax credit for educational opportunity are those that 
are pursuing or have pursued a course of study available only at a public institution outside the state as part of the 
New England regional student program offered by the New England Board of Higher Education. This provision 
would result in a loss of General Fund revenue of $90,250 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $137,750 in fiscal year 2016-17 
and a loss of municipal revenue sharing of $4,750 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $7,250 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
LR2004(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Increase Mileage Reimbursement and Compensation for Jurors
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1424
Committee Amendment CA_A_H232 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1012, L.D. 1424, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Mileage Reimbursement and Compensation for Jurors" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides funds for an increase in juror mileage and fees. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2013-14 
$460,869 
$460,869 
2014-15 
$614,492 
$614,492 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes out the provisions of the bill that increase the compensation 
and mileage rates for court witnesses. The amendment also adds an appropriations and 
allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05120/13 
.:tv'ac.=. 
LD 1424 
LR 2030(02) 
An Act To Increase Mileage Reimbursement and Compensation for Jurors 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment If C H -;;l3d) 
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 
$460,869 
$614,492 
$460,869 
$614,492 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$614,492 
$614,492 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$614,492 
$614,492 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $460,869 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $614,492 beginning in fiscal 
year 2014-15 for the Judicial Department to increase mileage reimbursement and compensation for jurors. 
LR2030(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Mental Responsibility for Criminal Conduct
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1433
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H346 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "if" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1022, 
L.D. 1433, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Mental Responsibility for 
Criminal Conduct" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 5 in paragraph B in the 16th line 
(page 3, line 29 in amendment) by striking out the following: "without delay set a date for 
aad within 30 days" and inserting the following: 'without delay set a date for and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the change made in Committee Amendment "A" that 
would require the court to hold a competency hearing within 30 days of the court's 
receiving the State Forensic Service's report. 
SPONSORED BY: ~.J.~ ~---=> 
(Representative DI N) 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend Certain Provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1435
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S363 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1024, L.D. 1435, Bill, "An Act To Amend Certain Provisions of the Fish and Wildlife 
Laws" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 15. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision that allows a nonresident who is 12 years of 
age or older and u~f 
age to fis 
SPONSO 
(Senator HILL) 
COUNTY: York 
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(lee .nulled) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
• 
Approved: 06/25/13 ;tvac. 
LD 1435 
LR477(04) 
An Act To Amend Certain Provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Laws 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment t/J:' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen.'IfIllofYork 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
($48,750) 
($65,000) 
$48,750 
$65,000 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
($65,000) 
$65,000 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
($65,000) 
$65,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment removes the provision in the bill that eliminated nonresident junior fishing licenses. General Fund 
revenue is restored by $48,750 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $65,000 in subsequent years. 
LR0477(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Noise from Wind Turbines
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1434
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: JONES
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3459

Legislative Document 
No. 1434 
H.P. 1023 
House of Representatives, April 23, 2013 
An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Noise from Wind Turbines 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative JONES of Freedom. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3459 is enacted to read: 
§3459.  Sound level standards for unregulated wind energy development 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Operational" means generating electricity for purchase or sale. 
B.  "Sound level standards" means the sound level standards that a wind energy 
development required to obtain approval under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, 
article 6 is required to meet. 
C.  "Unregulated wind energy development" means an operational wind energy 
development that prior to January 1, 2013: 
(1)  Was not required to obtain approval under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, 
article 6 or to obtain certification under section 3456; and 
(2)  Is not an offshore wind power project as defined in Title 38, section 480-B, 
subsection 6-A. 
2.  Sound level standards.  An unregulated wind energy development must meet the 
sound level standards that were in effect on the date that the unregulated wind energy 
development become operational. 
3.  Certification.  By January 1, 2015, a person operating an unregulated wind 
energy development shall obtain certification from the department that the unregulated 
wind energy development meets the sound level standards under subsection 2. The 
department shall develop an application form for certification under this subsection, 
which the person must use to obtain certification. 
4.  Fee; outside review; approval process.  The department may charge a person an 
appropriate fee for its review of an unregulated wind energy development and 
certification pursuant to this section. The department may use an outside reviewer as 
provided in Title 38, section 344-A. 
5.  Enforcement of standards.  The department shall enforce the requirements of 
subsection 3 in accordance with Title 38, section 347-A. Following certification under 
this section, the sound level standards in subsection 2 may be enforced by the 
municipality in which the unregulated wind energy development is located at the 
municipality's discretion pursuant to Title 30-A, section 4452. Following certification, the 
department is not responsible for the enforcement of subsection 2. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires unregulated wind energy developments that buy and sell electricity 
to meet the same sound level standards that wind energy developments permitted under 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 6 must meet.
An Act To Avoid Conflicts oflnterest in State Government Labor Relations
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1436
Committee Amendment CA_A_H287 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,(1 " to H.P. 1025, L.D. 1436, Bill, "An Act To 
Avoid Conflicts oflnterest in State Government Labor Relations" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Labor Relations Board 0160 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the postage, paper and printing costs associated 
with conducting a secret ballot election for employees in the executive branch 
supervisory services bargaining unit to select a new bargaining agent. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2013-14 
$1,721 
$1,721 
2014-15 
$0 
$0 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development, adds an appropriations and 
allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: OS/27/13 
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LD 1436 
LR 481(02) 
An Act To Avoid Conflicts of Interest in State Government Labor Relations D 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment·n LEI, /)f/ 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$1,721 
$1,721 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $1,721 in fiscal year 2013-14 to the Maine Labor 
Relations Board for the postage, paper and printing costs associated with conducting a secret ballot election for 
employees in the State Executive Branch Supervisory Services bargaining unit to select a new bargaining agent. 
LR0481 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
An Act To Implement Certain Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission Relative to the Maine Bail Code, Statutory Post-conviction Review, the Maine Criminal Code and a Related Statute
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1438
Committee Amendment CA_A_H456 (House)

Frn.ST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1032, L.D. 1438, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement Certain Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission 
Relative to the Maine Bail Code, Statutory Post-conviction Review, the Maine Criminal 
Code and a Related Statute" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 7 and 8. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision of the bill that amends the Class C version of 
the crime of visual sexual aggression against a child to include engaging in the prohibited 
activity for the purpose of causing affront or alarm. 
The bill amends the law that provides an affirmative defense to prosecution for 
prohibited contact with a minor by making it explicit that the defendant may not be the 
person whose consent, with respect to contact with the minor, provides the basis for the 
affirmative defense. The amendment removes this provision. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Avoid Conflicts of Interest in State Government Labor Relations
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1436
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: VOLK
Amends: 26 MRSA §979-A, 26 MRSA §979-E

Legislative Document 
No. 1436 
H.P. 1025 
House of Representatives, April 23, 2013 
An Act To Avoid Conflicts of Interest in State Government Labor 
Relations 
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VOLK of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §979-A, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7.  Supervisor.  "Supervisor" means a state employee not excepted from being 
included in a bargaining unit who has been authorized by the public employer to exercise 
supervisory authority over other state employees. 
Sec. 2.  26 MRSA §979-E, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Conflicts of interest.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an employee 
organization may not serve as a bargaining agent for both a bargaining unit composed 
entirely of supervisors and a bargaining unit composed in whole or in part of state 
employees who are subject to supervision by one or more members of the supervisor 
bargaining unit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a bargaining agent from representing a bargaining unit composed 
entirely of supervisors employed by the State and a bargaining unit that contains state 
employees supervised by members of the supervisor bargaining unit.
An Act To Align the Fonnation of Governing Boards of Career and Technical Education Regions with That of Other Public Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1441
Committee Amendment CA_A_H313 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A .. to H.P. 1035, L.D. 1441, Bill, "An Act To 
Align the Fonnation of Governing Boards of Career and Technical Education Regions 
with That of Other Public Schools" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: OS/22/13 
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LD 1441 
LR 1634(02) 
An Act To Align the Formation of Governing Boards of Career and Technical Education Regions with 
That of Other Public Schools 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 11' (H -313) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Unfunded 
Requires members of the cooperative boards of career and technical education 
regions to be elected by voters. 
Unit Affected 
Local Cost 
Municipality 
Moderate 
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 
Additional costs to the State Board of Education and the Department of Education associated with implementing the 
requirements· of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1634(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1440
Committee Amendment CA_A_H568 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fJ,,, to H.P. 1034, 1.D. 1440, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Retirement Laws Pertaining to Participating Local Districts" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 16 the following: 
'Sec. 17. Study. The Maine Public Employees Retirement System shall conduct a 
study of the Participating Local District Retirement Program and the Participating Local 
District Consolidated Retirement Plan administered by the Maine Public Employees 
Retirement System and referred to in this section as "the plans." 
1. Issues to be studied. In conducting the study required under this section, the 
Maine Public Employees Retirement System shall examine issues including: 
A. The history of each of the plans; 
B. The reasoning behind, and necessity of, codifying each of the plans in the Maine 
Revised Statutes; 
C. The advantages and disadvantages of codifying each plan in the Maine Revised 
Statutes; 
D. The effect of repealing the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapters 425 and 427 
on the plans and on the governance of the plans; 
E. The effect on the plans of allowing certain specific provisions of the Maine Public 
Employees Retirement System plans to be amended through the rule-making process; 
and 
F. Any other factors determined relevant by the Maine Public Employees Retirement 
System. 
2. Report. The Maine Public Employees Retirement System shall report the results 
of its study under this section together with any recommendations to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs no later than January 15, 2014. 
Upon receipt and review of the report, the committee may submit a bill to the Second 
Regular Session of the 126th Legislature concerning the subject of the report.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to H.P. 1034, L.D. 1440 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Maine Public Employees Retirement System to review 
the statutory provisions governing the Participating Local District Retirement Program 
and the Participating Local District Consolidated Retirement Plan and report to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs no later than January 15, 
2014. This amendment also provides that the committee may submit a bill to the Second 
Regular Session of the 126th Legislature upon receipt and review of the report. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/19/13 ;tvac:. 
LD 1440 
LR 1735(02) 
An Act To Amend the Retirement Laws Pertaining to Participating Local Districts 
Fiscal Note for BiD as Amended by Committee Amendment A' (If / 5&15) 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System to perform the required study and submit the 
required report can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1735(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1444
Committee Amendment CA_A_H283 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,R " 
to H.P. 1038, L.D. 1444, 
Relating to Title Insurers Issuing Closing or Settlement Protection" 
Bill, "An Act 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3202 by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 1, lines 
to 32 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'3. 
Fee. The fee charged by a title insurer for closing or settlement protection 
coverage must be filed with the superintendent pursuant to section 2304-A. The fee may 
not be subject to any agreement requiring a division of fees or premiums collected on 
behalf of the title insurer. A title insurer may charge only one fee for a closing or 
settlement protection letter for the protection of all parties receiving the benefit of closing 
or settlement protection in connection with the real property transaction giving rise to the 
issuance of the closing or settlement protection letter.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision in the bill establishing a minimum fee for 
closing or settlement protection letters issued by a title insurer. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Facilitate Children's Testimony
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1445
Committee Amendment CA_A_H385 (House)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to H.P. 1039, L.D. 1445, Bill, "An Act To 
Facilitate Children's Testimony" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1321 in subsection 2 in paragraph C in the last line 
(page 1, line 25 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "well-being;" the following: 
'and' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1321 in subsection 2 in paragraph D in the last line 
(page 1, line 27 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "exist; and" and inserting the 
following: 'exist.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1321 in subsection 2 by striking out all of paragraph E 
(page 1, lines 28 and 29 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides funds for one Assistant Clerk position, one System Support Specialist 
position and equipment costs necessary to accommodate testimony of a child outside the 
presence of the defendant. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2013-14 
2.000 
$119,328 
$197,600 
$316,928 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2014-15 
2.000 
$143,194 
$19,200 
$162,394 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A .. to H.P. \039, L.D. 1445 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
It removes from the bill the provision providing that the court, before allowing special 
procedures for a child's testimony, must find that the constitutional rights of the defendant 
are outweighed. The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/23/13 
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LD 1445 
LR 1986(02) 
An Act To Facilitate Children's Testimony 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A' ( H 
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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 
$316,928 
$162,394 
$316,928 
$162,394 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$166,690 
$166,690 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$171,115 
$171,115 
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $316,928 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $162,394 in fiscal year 2014-
for the Judicial Department for one Assistant Clerk position, one System Support Specialist position and 
equipment costs neccesary to accomodate testimony of a child outside the pre sense of the defendant. 
LRI986(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Review Tax Expenditures on a Revolving Basis
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1446
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HASKELL, KNIGHT, THOMAS, GOODE, LIBBY, STANLEY
Amends: 36 MRSA §199-C

Legislative Document 
No. 1446 
S.P. 528 
In Senate, April 24, 2013 
An Act To Review Tax Expenditures on a Revolving Basis 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
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 Representative KNIGHT of Livermore Falls and 
Senator: THOMAS of Somerset, Representatives: GOODE of Bangor, LIBBY of Lewiston, 
STANLEY of Medway. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §199-C, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Process review.  Beginning January 15, 2014, the committee shall review tax 
expenditures on an 8-year cycle that results in each tax expenditure being reviewed at 
least once in each 8-year cycle. 
Sec. 2.  Review process; review and recommendations.  By January 1, 2014, 
the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation shall analyze the process for review of tax 
expenditures subject to review under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 10.  
The committee shall organize the tax expenditures into 8 groupings based on similarity of 
purpose and function to facilitate the review required under Title 36, section 199-C, 
subsection 4.  The committee shall determine the most effective way to identify the 
purpose of each tax expenditure, methods of evaluating the tax expenditures and the best 
method of ensuring effective review of tax expenditures including the advisability of 
subjecting each tax expenditure to a periodic automatic repeal with legislation needed to 
keep the tax expenditure in operation.  The committee shall submit legislation to the 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over taxation matters to review tax expenditures on an 8-year cycle.  The bill also 
requires analysis by the committee of the process for review of tax expenditures and a 
determination of the most effective way to identify the purpose of each tax expenditure, 
methods of evaluating the tax expenditures and the best method of ensuring effective 
review of tax expenditures including the advisability of subjecting each tax expenditure to 
a periodic automatic repeal with legislation needed to keep the tax expenditure in 
operation.  The committee is directed to submit legislation to implement the results of its 
review to the Second Regular Session of the 126th Legislature.
An Act To Grow the Maine Economy by Promoting Maine's Small Breweries and Wineries
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1447
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND, LIBBY, CHIPMAN, HICKMAN, JONES, NOON
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1052, 28-A MRSA §1052-B

Legislative Document 
No. 1447 
S.P. 529 
In Senate, April 24, 2013 
An Act To Grow the Maine Economy by Promoting Maine's Small 
Breweries and Wineries 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by President ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative LIBBY of Lewiston and 
Representatives: CHIPMAN of Portland, HICKMAN of Winthrop, JONES of Freedom, 
NOON of Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1052, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1987, c. 342, §76, is 
further amended to read: 
2.  Fee.  The license fee for the off-premise catering license is $10 $50 per event or 
gathering per calendar day of the event or gathering. 
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §1052-B, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 629, §17, is 
further amended to read: 
1.  Special taste-testing festival license.  Malt liquor manufacturers licensed under 
section 1401 and manufacturers of malt liquor or wine licensed as small breweries or 
small wineries under section 1355-A may apply jointly for an additional license to 
participate in a special taste-testing festival under this section.  A small brewery or small 
winery from another state may participate in a special taste-testing festival under this 
section.  The special taste-testing festival license is valid for no more than 3 consecutive 
days and may be issued once annually.  The bureau may issue up to 5 festival licences per 
year; only one of the licenses may be issued to a person that is not a trade association 
representing breweries or wineries 
SUMMARY 
This bill sets the number of special taste-testing festival licenses statewide at 5 per 
year, and requires 4 of the 5 licenses to be issued to a trade association that represents 
breweries or wineries.  The bill allows small breweries and wineries from other states to 
participate in special taste-testing festivals.  This bill increases the fee for a special taste-
testing festival license from $10 to $50 per day of the festival and clarifies that the event, 
rather than a participant, is licensed.
An Act To Require the Membership of the State Workforce Investment Board To Include Representatives of the Local Workforce Investment Boards
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1451
Committee Amendment CA_A_S162 (Senate)
Amends: 26 MRSA §2006

FJRST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMEND~vfENT "A" to S.P. 535, L.D. 1451, Bill, "An Act To 
Require the Membership of the State Workforce Investment Board To Include 
Representatives of the Local Workforce Investment Boards" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the fonowing: 
'Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §2006, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Designees. If a county cOlmnissioner is appointed to the board, that county 
commissioner may send a designee to act as a member of the board in the county 
commissioner's place. 
Sec. 2. 26 MRSA §2006, sub-§7, ~C, as amended by PL 2011, c. 627, §3 and c. 
655, Pt. EE, § 18 and affected by §30, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
C. The Governor shall appoint members to the Program Policy Committee, referred 
to in this paragraph as "the committee," to assist the board in the performance of its 
duties and responsibilities. 
The Governor shall appoint persons to serve on the 
committee for 3-year temlS. The services provided by the State's various workforce 
organizations must be fair:y represented in the committee with consideration given to 
a balance between lUral and urban interests. Organizations with representation on the 
committee may include, but are not limited to, organizations that conduct programs 
or activities as specified in Section 121(b) of the Workforce Investment Act. In 
addition to the members appointed by the Governor, the director of each local board 
is a member of the commi1tee.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development, strikes the bill and replaces it 
with a provision that allows a county commissioner appointed to the State Workforce 
Investment Board to send a designee to act as a member of the board in the county 
commissioner's place. The amendment also requires that the membership of the State 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to S.P. 535, L.D. 1451 
Workforce Investment Board's Program Policy Committee include directors of the local 
workforce investment boards. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require the Membership of the State Workforce Investment Board To Include Representatives of the Local Workforce Investment Boards
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1451
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: PATRICK, HERBIG, GERZOFSKY, JACKSON, JOHNSON, TUTTLE, GILBERT, MASON, MASTRACCIO, SCHNECK
Amends: 26 MRSA §2006

Legislative Document 
No. 1451 
S.P. 535 
In Senate, April 25, 2013 
An Act To Require the Membership of the State Workforce 
Investment Board To Include Representatives of the Local 
Workforce Investment Boards 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PATRICK of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative HERBIG of Belfast and 
Senators: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, JACKSON of Aroostook, JOHNSON of Lincoln, 
TUTTLE of York, Representatives: GILBERT of Jay, MASON of Topsham, MASTRACCIO 
of Sanford, SCHNECK of Bangor. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §2006, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2011, c. 627, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
2.  Membership.  The board consists of members appointed by the Governor and a 
representative from each of the local boards in this State, appointed by the local board. 
B.  Appointments must be consistent with the representation requirements of the 
Workforce Investment Act, including representatives from business and industry, 
organized labor, state agencies responsible for human resource programs and 
educational and community-based institutions. 
The Governor shall ensure that the board and the Program Policy Committee under 
subsection 7 have sufficient expertise to effectively carry out the duties and functions of 
the board. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the membership of the State Workforce Investment Board 
include a representative from each of the local workforce investment boards in this State.