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An Act To Remove a Conflict in the Law Restricting the Sale or Purchase of Targeted Methamphetamine Precursors
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1063
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: WILLETTE, BURNS, AYOTTE, CLARK, MAKER, PARRY, SHERMAN
Amends: 32 MRSA §13796

Legislative Document 
No. 1063 
H.P. 756 
House of Representatives, March 19, 2013 
An Act To Remove a Conflict in the Law Restricting the Sale or 
Purchase of Targeted Methamphetamine Precursors 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WILLETTE of Mapleton. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, CLARK of Easton, MAKER of Calais, PARRY of 
Arundel, Senator: SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Public Law 2011, chapter 584 made changes to the law restricting the sale 
of targeted methamphetamine precursors; and 
Whereas, the changes did not address restrictions on packaging in the law, causing a 
conflict in state and federal law; and 
Whereas, this conflict needs to be addressed quickly so that sales of legal 
methamphetamine precursors can continue; 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.  32 MRSA §13796, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 430, §8 and 
affected by §10, is repealed. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
Public Law 2011, chapter 584 made changes to the law restricting the sale of targeted 
methamphetamine precursors, including setting a limit of 3.6 grams of targeted 
methamphetamine precursors that could be sold in a 24-hour period to the same person; 
this limit is the same as in federal law.  At the time Public Law 2011, chapter 584 was 
enacted, the law prohibited the sale of targeted methamphetamine precursors to no more 
than 3 grams and also restricted the number of packages sold per transaction. 
This bill repeals the restriction on the number of packages of medication containing 
pseudoephedrine that may be sold at one time, leaving the 3.6 gram per month maximum 
in place.  The requirement that the targeted methamphetamine precursors be sold in 
blister packages is also repealed since this is already a federal requirement under the 
federal Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act.
An Act To Increase Access to Health Coverage and Qualify Maine for Federal Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1066
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H430 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" f(.. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 759, 
L.D. 1066, Bill, "An Act To Increase Access to Health Coverage and Qualify Maine for 
Federal Funding" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part D the following: 
'PARTE 
Sec. E-l. 
Department of Health and Human Services to provide 
MaineCare services by July 1,2013. By July 1,2013, the Department of Health and 
Human Services shall provide services to all adults on waiting lists for services under the 
MaineCare program Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II under the 
following waivers: Section 19, Home and Community-Based Benefits for the Elderly 
and for Adults with Disabilities; Section 21, Home and Community Benefits for 
Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder; Section 22, Home and 
Community Benefits for the Physically Disabled; and Section 29, Support Benefits for 
Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder.' 
SUMMARY 
This Part directs the Department of Health and Human Services to provide services 
by July 1, 2013 to all adults on waiting lists for services under the MaineCare program 
Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II under the following waivers: 
Section 19, Home and Community-Based Benefits for the Elderly and for Adults with 
Disabilities; Section 21, Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual 
Disabilities or Autistic Disorder; Section 22, Home and Community Benefits for the 
Physically Disabled; and Section 29, Support Benefits for Adults with Intellectual 
Disabilities or Autistic b 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative SANDERSON) 
TOWN: Chelsea 
FISCAL :\OTE REQt;lRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/1 0/13 
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LD 1066 
LR 1098(11) 
An Act To Increase Access to Health Coverage and Qualify Maine for Federal Funding 
Fiscal Note for Hou.e Amendment ~ 
to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Sanderson of Chelsea 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services provide waiver services to all individuals on waitlists for the 
specified MaineCare waiver programs would have a significant General Fund cost, with preliminary Department of 
Health and Human Services estimates indicating annual State costs of more than $30 million per year. The exact 
number of individuals affected, the timing and availability of services and the cost of the services to be provided 
cannot be determined at this time. 
LRI098(11) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prevent the Reduction in Adoption Subsidy after an Agreement Has Been Signed by the Prospective Adoptive Parents and the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1068
Committee Amendment CA_A_H276 (House)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 761, L.D. 1068, Bill, "An Act To 
Prevent the Reduction in Adoption Subsidy after an Agreement Has Been Signed by the 
Prospective Adoptive Parents and the Department of Health and Human Services" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
It incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/20/13 ;tvac 
LD 1068 
LR 1344(02) 
An Act To Prevent the Reduction in Adoption Subsidy after an Agreement Has Been Signed by the 
Prospective Adoptive Parents and the Department of Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note for BiD.s Amended by Committee Amendment'if C H -d-.?t) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
PL 2013, c.l, the FY 2012-13 Emergency Supplemental Budget bill, included an initiative to reduce adoption 
assistance subsidies paid by the Department of Health and Human Services. The provisions of this bill could restrict 
the department's ability to fully implement that initative. The bill could also limit the department's ability to 
implement any future federal changes in rates and result in additional costs to the General Fund. 
LR1344(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Certain Small Retail Businesses To Pass Credit and Debit Card Transaction Fees on to Consumers
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1067
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: LOCKMAN, THOMAS, GIFFORD, JOHNSON, MALABY, NEWENDYKE, LANGLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 1067 
H.P. 760 
House of Representatives, March 19, 2013 
An Act To Allow Certain Small Retail Businesses To Pass Credit 
and Debit Card Transaction Fees on to Consumers 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LOCKMAN of Amherst. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: GIFFORD of Lincoln, JOHNSON of Eddington, MacDONALD of Old 
Orchard Beach, MALABY of Hancock, NEWENDYKE of Litchfield, Senator: LANGLEY of 
Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the Maine Consumer Credit Code - Truth in Lending 
laws to allow a small retail business to impose a surcharge on a purchase of a customer 
who elects to use a credit card or debit card that increases the regular price and that is not 
imposed on a purchase of a customer who pays by cash, check or similar means.
An Act To Provide Flexibility in the State Prevailing Wage and Benefit Rates
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1069
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H252 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,/J " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 762, 
L.D. 1069, Bill, "An Act To Provide Flexibility in the State Prevailing Wage and Benefit 
Rates" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1303 in the indented paragraph by striking out all of 
the underlined language (page 1, lines 13 to 16 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 'If 
the fair minimum wage for a trade falls at or above the mean value for a given wage 
determination, a contractor may allot wages and benefits for that trade in any proportion, 
as long as the sum of the hourly wage and benefit rate paid is not less than the sum of the 
appropriate hourly wage and benefit rate, determined in accordance with section 1308, 
and to the extent that the wage rate is otherwise in compliance with law and as long as the 
amount of money transferred from the fair minimum wage amount to the fair minimum 
benefit amount, for the purpose of calculating the total package amount, does not exceed 
15% of the fair minimum wage amount for that trade.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces language in the bill and allows flexibility in wage and 
benefit rates based on the fair minimum wage and benefits for a given trade. 
SPONSORED BY~ n+ ffiJ~w 
(Representativ D CH 
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TOWN: Bath 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Flexibility in the State Prevailing Wage and Benefit Rates
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1069
Committee Amendment CA_A_H131 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 762, L.D. 1069, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Flexibility in the State Prevailing Wage and Benefit Rates" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect June 1,2014.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development, adds an effective date to the 
bill ofJune 1,2014. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/29/13 
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LD 1069 
LR 1734(02) 
An Act To Provide Flexibility in the State Prevailing Wage and Benefit Rates 
Fiscal Note for BUI as Amended by Committee Amendment 1t' (H -13 0 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
According to the Department of Labor, this legislation will increase the amount of research that will need to be 
conducted and the level of enforcement activity that will need to be performed by staff within the Bureau of Labor 
Standards beginning in June of 2014. The department has indicated that an additional Labor and Safety Inspector 
position may be needed, or other enforcement activity reduced, in order to meet the requirements of this legislation. 
LR1734(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review Regarding the Proposal To License Certain Mechanical Trades
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1070
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DeCHANT, PATRICK, CAMPBELL, CASAVANT, FOWLE, GILBERT, JACKSON

Legislative Document 
No. 1070 
H.P. 763 
House of Representatives, March 19, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review Regarding the Proposal 
To License Certain Mechanical Trades 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DeCHANT of Bath. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, CASAVANT of Biddeford, FOWLE of 
Vassalboro, GILBERT of Jay, Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to conduct a 
sunrise review regarding the proposal to license certain mechanical trades.  
Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation shall 
conduct an independent  assessment pursuant to the sunrise review requirements in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 1-A, subchapter 2 of the proposal to license 
certain mechanical trades; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Reporting date established.  Resolved:  That, no later than February 
17, 2014, the Commissioner of Financial and Professional Regulation shall submit a 
report with any necessary legislation following the independent assessment under section 
to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic 
Development.  That committee is authorized to submit legislation on the subject matter of 
the report to the Second Regular Session of the 126th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation to 
conduct an independent assessment pursuant to the sunrise review requirements in the 
Maine Revised Statutes of the proposal to license certain mechanical trades.
An Act To Provide Flexibility in the State Prevailing Wage and Benefit Rates
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1069
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DeCHANT, PATRICK, BERRY, CAMPBELL, FREY, GILBERT, JACKSON
Amends: 26 MRSA §1303

Legislative Document 
No. 1069 
H.P. 762 
House of Representatives, March 19, 2013 
An Act To Provide Flexibility in the State Prevailing Wage and 
Benefit Rates 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DeCHANT of Bath. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CAMPBELL of Newfield, FREY of Bangor, 
GILBERT of Jay, Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §1303, as amended by PL 1997, c. 757, §1, is further amended 
to read: 
§1303.  Public works; minimum wage and benefits 
In the employment of laborers in the construction of public works, including state 
highways, by the State or by persons contracting for the construction, preference must 
first be given to citizens of the State who are qualified to perform the work to which the 
employment relates and, if they can not be obtained in sufficient numbers, then to citizens 
of the United States.  Every contract for public works construction must contain a 
provision for employing citizens of this State or the United States.  The hourly wage and 
benefit rate paid to laborers employed in the construction of public works, including state 
highways, may not be less than the fair minimum rate as determined in accordance with 
section 1308.  A contractor may allot wages and benefits in any proportion, as long as the 
sum of the hourly wage and benefit rate paid is not less than the sum of the appropriate 
hourly wage and benefit rate, determined in accordance with section 1308, to the extent 
that the wage rate is otherwise in compliance with law.  Any contractor who knowingly 
and willfully violates this section is subject to a fine of not less than $250 per employee 
violation.  Each day that any contractor employs a laborer at less than the wage and 
benefit minimum stipulated in this section constitutes a separate violation of this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows flexibility in the minimum hourly wage and benefit rates for workers 
employed in the construction of public works by the State or persons contracting with the 
State by allowing any allocation between hourly wage and benefit rates, as long as the 
sum of the hourly wage and benefit rates equals the sum of the appropriate hourly wage 
and benefit rates determined by the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards.
An Act To Establish Minimum Fuel Economy Standards for State Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1073
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: RYKERSON, BEAVERS, GIDEON, POWERS, RUSSELL, TIPPING-SPITZ, WERTS, CLEVELAND
Amends: 5 MRSA §1824-B

Legislative Document 
No. 1073 
H.P. 766 
House of Representatives, March 19, 2013 
An Act To Establish Minimum Fuel Economy Standards for State 
Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, GIDEON of Freeport, 
McGOWAN of York, POWERS of Naples, RUSSELL of Portland, TIPPING-SPITZ of Orono, 
WERTS of Auburn, Senator: CLEVELAND of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1824-B is enacted to read: 
§1824-B.  Minimum fuel economy standards for newly acquired motor vehicles 
A newly acquired motor vehicle of the State, except for an emergency vehicle, must 
have a fuel economy standard that exceeds by at least 10 miles per gallon the corporate 
average fuel economy standard established by the United States Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a newly acquired motor vehicle of the State must have a fuel 
economy standard that exceeds by at least 10 miles per gallon the corporate average fuel 
economy standard established by the United States Department of Transportation, 
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
An Act To Establish Minimum Fuel Economy Standards for State Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1073
Committee Amendment CA_A_H310 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 766, L.D. 1073, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish Minimum Fuel Economy Standards for State Vehicles" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1824-B in the first paragraph in the first line (page 1, 
line 4 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "emergency vehicle" the following: 'and 
a vehicle over 6,000 pounds' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1824-B in the first paragraph in the last line (page 1, 
line 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Highway Transportation" and inserting the 
following: 'Highway Traffic' 
SUMMARY 
- This amendment exempts vehicles over 6,000 pounds from the requirement that a 
newly acquired motor vehicle of the State exceed fuel economy standards as specified in 
the bill. This amendment also corrects a reference to the United States Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: OS/27/13 
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LD 1073 
LR 1671(02) 
An Act To Establish Minimum Fuel Economy Standards for State Vehicles 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment Pt' (1-1-310) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - All Funds 
Establishing minimum fuel economy standards for newly acquired motor vehicles will increase costs in the Central 
Motor Pool Fund, which in turn are passed on to state agencies. The additional General Fund, Highway Fund and 
other funds costs are expected to be significant and cannot be quantified at this time. 
LR1671 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish Minimum Fuel Economy Standards for State Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1073
House Amendment HA_A_H338 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ·11" to H.P. 766, L.D. 1073, Bill, "An Act To Establish 
Minimum Fuel Economy Standards for State Vehicles" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Establish a Minimum Percentage of Plug-in Electric or Hybrid Electric 
Vehicles for State Vehicles' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRS A §1824-B is enacted to read: 
§1824-B. Minimum percentage of plug-in electric or hybrid electric vehicles for 
newly acquired passenger motor vehicles 
Annually, beginning July 1, 2014, 10% of newly acquired passenger motor vehicles 
of the State, except for emergency vehicles, must be plug-in electric or hybrid electric 
vehicles.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It requires that annually, beginning July 1, 2014, 
10% of newly acquired passenger motor vehicles of the State, excluding emergency 
vehicles, must be P1Ug-i? O=C vehicles. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~'~· 
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(Representative RYKERSON) 
TOWN: Kittery 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Motorists To Proceed through an Intersection after Stopping for a Red Light
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1075
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LOCKMAN, MASON, JOHNSON, MALABY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2057

Legislative Document 
No. 1075 
H.P. 768 
House of Representatives, March 19, 2013 
An Act To Allow Motorists To Proceed through an Intersection 
after Stopping for a Red Light 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LOCKMAN of Amherst. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: JOHNSON of Eddington, MALABY of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2057, sub-§1, ¶C, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, c. 
452, Pt. Q, §36 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
C.  A red light, if steady and circular, means: 
(1)  The operator must stop and remain stationary until an indication to proceed is 
shown; or 
(2)  The operator may cautiously enter the intersection to make a right proceed 
straight through or turn right or left after stopping if: 
(a)  Not prohibited by an appropriate sign such as "NO RIGHT TURN 
PROCEEDING ON RED"; and 
(b)  The operator executing a turn or proceeding straight through yields the 
right-of-way to pedestrians on a crosswalk and to a vehicle having a green 
signal at the intersection. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2057, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
2.  Basis for prohibiting proceeding.  A municipality or the Department of 
Transportation, in determining whether to prohibit a proceeding straight through or 
turning right turn or left on a red light, must consider at least the following factors: 
A.  The proximity to that light of schools, fire stations, residences or institutions for 
the blind; 
B.  The number of pedestrians using the intersection; and 
C.  The complexity of the intersection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a vehicle to proceed straight through or turn right or left after 
stopping at a red light if conditions allow and if there is no sign indicating it is prohibited.
An Act To Allow for the Equalization of Truck Weights between Maine and Canada for Limited Use at the Border Crossings
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1076
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S425 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 769, 
L.D. 1076, Bill, "An Act To Allow for the Equalization of Truck Weights between Maine 
and Canada for Limited Use at the Border Crossings" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in §2354-D in subsection 1 in the first paragraph 
in the 4th and 5th lines (page 1, lines 29 and 30 in amendment) by striking out the 
following: "with any number of axles" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in §2354-D in subsection 1 in the first paragraph 
in the last line (page 1, line 32 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "if' the 
following: 'that commercial motor vehicle configuration is authorized to travel on all 
state highways and if 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits application of the mechanism allowing certain commercial 
motor vehicle weight limits and vehicle dimension standards to be exceeded to only those 
commercial motor vehicle configurations that are authorized to travel on all state 
highways. 
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SPONSORED BY:~ 
(Senator JACKso:) 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow for the Equalization of Truck Weights between Maine and Canada for Limited Use at the Border Crossings
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1076
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S444 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" D "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 769, 
L.D. 1076, Bill, "An Act To Allow for the Equalization of Truck Weights between Maine 
and Canada for Limited Use at the Border Crossings" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in §2354-D in subsection I in the 2nd line (page 
I, line 27 in amendment) by striking out the following: "The" and inserting the following: 
'Except for B-train double configurations as defined in section 2354-C, subsection 2, the' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment excludes from the commercial motor vehicle configurations that 
may be allowed to operate on specified routes of travel by the Commissioner of 
Transportation, 
in 
consultation 
with 
others, 
truck 
tractor-semitrailer-semitrailer 
combination vehicles in which the 2 trailing units are connected with a B-train assembly. 
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SPONSOREDBY~---
(Senator JACKSON, T.' ..... 
CO VNTY: Aroostook 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide for Alternatives for the Courts To Address Settlement of Fines in Certain Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1079
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CUSHING, CROCKETT, BURNS, MASON, PLUMMER, CAREY, FREDETTE, MARKS
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1304

Legislative Document 
No. 1079 
S.P. 361 
In Senate, March 19, 2013 
An Act To Provide for Alternatives for the Courts To Address 
Settlement of Fines in Certain Cases 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Bethel and 
Senators: BURNS of Washington, MASON of Androscoggin, PLUMMER of Cumberland, 
Representatives: CAREY of Lewiston, FREDETTE of Newport, MARKS of Pittston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1304, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A.  Prehearing alternative fine disposition.  Prior to initiating a motion to enforce 
payment of a fine pursuant to subsection 3, if the unexcused default relates to a fine 
imposed for a Class D or Class E crime, as authorized by this chapter, the court may offer 
the offender the option of performing community service work, as authorized in chapter 
54-C, until all or a specified part of the fine is paid. If the offender agrees, the court shall 
issue an order specifying the number of hours of community service work to be 
performed.  The offender must receive a credit against the unpaid fine of no less than $25 
for every 8 hours of community service work completed, which may not exceed 100 
8-hour days. An offender ordered to perform community service work pursuant to this 
subsection is given credit toward the payment of the fine for each 8-hour day of 
community service work performed at the rate specified in the court's order. The offender 
is also given credit toward the payment of the fine for each day that the offender is 
detained as a result of an arrest warrant issued pursuant to this section at a rate specified 
in the court's order that is up to $100 of unpaid fine per day of confinement. An offender 
is responsible for paying any fine remaining after receiving credit for any detention and 
for community service work performed. A default on the remaining fine is also governed 
by this section. 
An offender who declines the option of performing community service work under this 
subsection continues to be subject to the other provisions of this section. 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows a court, when an offender defaults in payment of a fine imposed 
for a conviction of a Class D or Class E crime, to order the offender to perform 
community service work.  The order may be issued only following a default hearing at 
which the offender is entitled to legal counsel. 
This bill allows the court, prior to the default hearing, to offer the offender the option 
of performing community service work under the same terms and conditions as 
community service work ordered after the default hearing.
An Act To Establish Legislative Standing in Judicial Proceedings
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1081
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CUSHING, LOCKMAN, BURNS, KATZ, DUNPHY, FREDETTE, GUERIN, HARVELL, SANDERSON

Legislative Document 
No. 1081 
S.P. 363 
In Senate, March 19, 2013 
An Act To Establish Legislative Standing in Judicial Proceedings 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative LOCKMAN of Amherst and 
Senators: BURNS of Washington, KATZ of Kennebec, Representatives: DUNPHY of 
Embden, FREDETTE of Newport, GUERIN of Glenburn, HARVELL of Farmington, 
SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  3 MRSA c. 39 is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 39 
LEGISLATIVE STANDING 
§1101.  Legislative standing 
1.  Standing to intervene in judicial proceedings.  In any court proceeding in which 
the constitutionality, legality or application of a law enacted by the Legislature is at issue, 
or more Legislators who wish to defend the law may intervene as a party in the 
proceeding and must be deemed by the court to have proper standing in the matter. 
2.  Multiple groups.  If more than one group of Legislators wishes to intervene in a 
proceeding under this section, the first group to file a request to intervene with the court 
has an unconditional right to intervene, except as provided in subsection 3.  The court 
may impose conditions on a subsequent group that files a request to intervene. 
3.  Absence of good faith.  A court may deny a request to intervene under this 
section if the court determines that the group of Legislators filing a request to intervene 
does not have a good faith intention to defend the constitutionality, legality or application 
of a law enacted by the Legislature. 
4.  Counsel.  A group of Legislators filing a request to intervene under this section 
may request that the Attorney General represent them if the Attorney General is not 
already representing a party to the proceeding and does not have another conflict of 
interest.  A group of Legislators filing a request to intervene under this section may 
employ private counsel; however, state funds may not be used to cover the cost of 
representation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a group of 25 or more Legislators acting in good faith have 
standing to intervene in any court proceeding to defend a law enacted by the Legislature 
if the constitutionality, legality or application of the law is at issue.  The group of 
Legislators may request that the Attorney General represent them in the proceeding or 
may employ private counsel, but state funds may not be used to cover the cost of private 
representation.
An Act To Improve Efficiency in the Collection of Beverage Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1080
Committee Amendment CA_A_S116 (Senate)

LD 10810 
LR 1381(02) 
An Act To Improve Efficiency in the Collection of Beverage Containers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "AI (~ .. \ \ LQ ) 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
. 
Appropriations! Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$2,614 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
The bill includes a one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocation to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry of $2,614 in fiscal year 2013-14 for rulemaking costs, including advertisement, meeting space rental and 
transcripts. Revenue exists within this account to fund the allocation. 
LR1381(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning the Ability of Off-premises Liquor Licensees To Dispense Liquor in Sealed Refillable Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1082
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: GRATWICK, BOYLE, CAMPBELL, COLLINS, CUSHING, DUTREMBLE, LACHOWICZ, LANGLEY, BEAVERS, DORNEY
Amends: 28-A MRSA §2, 28-A MRSA §1201

Legislative Document 
No. 1082 
S.P. 364 
In Senate, March 19, 2013 
An Act Concerning the Ability of Off-premises Liquor Licensees To 
Dispense Liquor in Sealed Refillable Containers 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOYLE of Cumberland, Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington 
and Senators: COLLINS of York, CUSHING of Penobscot, DUTREMBLE of York, 
LACHOWICZ of Kennebec, LANGLEY of Hancock, Representatives: BEAVERS of South 
Berwick, DORNEY of Norridgewock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §2, sub-§26, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is 
amended to read: 
26.  Retail sale. "Retail sale" means any single sale of liquor of less than 20 gallons, 
or its metric equivalent, for consumption on or off the premises where sold and whether 
in the original package, in a sealed refillable container or as a mixed drink for immediate 
consumption. 
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §2, sub-§27, as amended by PL 1997, c. 373, §18, is further 
amended to read: 
27.  Retailer.  "Retailer" means any person licensed by the bureau to engage in the 
purchase and resale of liquor in the original container, sealed refillable container or by the 
drink, for consumption on or off the premises where sold.  "Retailer" does not include 
wholesalers as defined in subsection 35.  
A.  "Off-premise retail licensee" means a person licensed to sell liquor in sealed 
bottles, sealed refillable containers, containers or original packages to be consumed 
off the premises where sold. 
B.  "On-premise retail licensee" means a person licensed to sell liquor to be 
consumed on the premises where sold. 
Sec. 3.  28-A MRSA §1201, sub-§3-B is enacted to read: 
3-B.  Dispensing into sealable refillable container.  A person licensed under this 
section may dispense liquor from a keg into a sealable refillable container for resale to be 
consumed off the premises.  A sealable refillable container must be sealed by the licensee 
subsequent to dispensing for resale off the premises under this subsection. For purposes 
of this subsection, "keg" has the same meaning as in section 714, subsection 1, paragraph 
A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows off-premises retail liquor licensees to dispense liquor from kegs into 
sealable refillable containers for resale.
An Act To Amend the Androscoggin County Charter
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1084
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MASON

Legislative Document 
No. 1084 
S.P. 366 
In Senate, March 19, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Androscoggin County Charter 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the Androscoggin County charter.
An Act To Establish the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1085
Committee Amendment CA_A_S396 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 367, L.D. 1085, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff' 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/1 0/14 .;W'ae 
LD 1085 
LR 1788(02) 
An Act To Establish the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'w' (s -sql" ) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is directed to establish a renewable energy feed-in tariff program by 
developing standards, adopting rules, drafting a standard contract for electricity purchases by a utility from a small 
renewable electric generator, setting just and reasonable rates and surcharges to provide necessary revenue for the 
program, and report back to the Governor and Legislature. The PUC has adequate available resources for the 
expenses related to the activities required. 
LR1788(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning Workers' Compensation and Short-term Disability Insurance in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1087
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: TUTTLE, GRATWICK, PATRICK
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2829-B, 39-A MRSA §201

Legislative Document 
No. 1087 
S.P. 369 
In Senate, March 19, 2013 
An Act Concerning Workers' Compensation and Short-term 
Disability Insurance in Maine 
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 TUTTLE of York. 
Cosponsored by Senators: GRATWICK of Penobscot, PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2829-B is enacted to read: 
§2829-B.  Short-term disability insurance policies 
1.  Preexisting condition exclusion.  As used in this section, "preexisting condition 
exclusion," with respect to coverage, means a limitation or exclusion of benefits relating 
to a condition based on the fact or perception that the condition was present, or that the 
person was at particularized risk of developing the condition, before the date of 
enrollment for coverage, whether or not any medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment 
was recommended or received before that date.  
2.  Limitations.  For any policy or contract subject to this chapter that provides short-
term disability income benefits issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2014, an insurer 
may not: 
A.  Refuse to provide coverage to an otherwise eligible member of a group on the 
basis of a preexisting condition; or 
B.  Impose a preexisting condition exclusion on coverage for an otherwise eligible 
member of a group. 
Sec. 2.  39-A MRSA §201, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7.  Cumulative or gradual injuries.  A work-related injury is compensable under 
this Title regardless of whether the injury is of a cumulative or gradual nature, including 
for example an injury due to repetitive motion. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that an injured worker is eligible for workers' compensation 
benefits for a work-related injury regardless of whether the injury is of a cumulative or 
gradual nature.  The bill also prohibits an insurer that issues group short-term disability 
insurance on or after January 1, 2014 from refusing to provide coverage on the basis of a 
preexisting condition or from imposing any exclusion of coverage based on a preexisting 
condition.
Resolve, To Allow York County To Renegotiate with the Department of Health and Human Services a Decision Regarding Transportation Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1089
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TUTTLE, COLLINS, DUTREMBLE, VALENTINO

Legislative Document 
No. 1089 
S.P. 371 
In Senate, March 19, 2013 
Resolve, To Allow York County To Renegotiate with the 
Department of Health and Human Services a Decision Regarding 
Transportation Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator TUTTLE of York. 
Cosponsored by Senators: COLLINS of York, DUTREMBLE of York, VALENTINO of York. 
Sec. 1.  Renegotiation of contract for certain transportation services.  
Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall reopen the 
decision to designate a broker for MaineCare nonemergency transportation services in 
Region 8, which covers York County, and permit York County Community Action 
Corporation to compete for designation. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Commissioner of Health and Human Services to reopen the 
decision to designate a broker for MaineCare nonemergency transportation services in 
Region 8, which covers York County, and permit York County Community Action 
Corporation to compete for designation.
Resolve, To Allow York County To Renegotiate with the Department of Health and Human Services a Decision Regarding Transportation Services Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1089
Committee Amendment CA_A_S203 (Senate)

LD 1089 
LR 1757(02) 
Resolve, To Allow York County To Renegotiate with the Department of Health and Human Services a 
Decision Regarding Transportation Services 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment Pt..& .. 2-D :,) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1757(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Nonprofit Corporations To Disclose the Salaries of Their Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1091
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: THOMAS, LOCKMAN, HAMPER, LANGLEY, SAVIELLO, CRAFTS, GIFFORD, TURNER, WOOD
Amends: 13-B MRSA §1301, 13-B MRSA §1308

Legislative Document 
No. 1091 
S.P. 373 
In Senate, March 19, 2013 
An Act To Require Nonprofit Corporations To Disclose the Salaries 
of Their Employees 
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 THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative LOCKMAN of Amherst and 
Senators: HAMPER of Oxford, LANGLEY of Hancock, SAVIELLO of Franklin, 
Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, GIFFORD of Lincoln, TURNER of Burlington, WOOD 
of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  13-B MRSA §1301, sub-§1, ¶¶D and E, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 323, 
Pt. B, §27 and affected by Pt. G, §4, are amended to read: 
D.  A brief statement of the character of the activities in which the domestic or 
foreign corporation is actually engaged in this State, if any; and 
E.  The address of its principal office, wherever located.; and 
Sec. 2.  13-B MRSA §1301, sub-§1, ¶F is enacted to read: 
F.  The salary amount paid to each employee if required by section 1308. 
Sec. 3.  13-B MRSA §1308 is enacted to read: 
§1308.  Compensation information 
1.  Duty to disclose.  A nonprofit corporation subject to this Title shall provide to the 
public the salary amount paid by that corporation to each employee of that corporation.  
A nonprofit corporation shall make the salary information available by posting the 
information on its publicly accessible website, or through other comparable means, and 
must also provide the information to any requesting member of the public within a 
reasonable time after receiving the request.  The nonprofit corporation shall update the 
salary information it provides at least every 12 months. 
2.  Exception for churches.  The requirements of this section do not apply to an 
organization whose primary purpose is religious worship or the management of buildings 
the primary function of which is housing religious worship. 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this bill is to make publicly available the salaries of employees of 
nonprofit corporations.  This bill provides that this salary information must be provided 
on a nonprofit corporation's publicly accessible website, or through other comparable 
means, and must be provided to any member of the public upon request.  This salary 
information must also be provided in the nonprofit corporation's annual report to the 
Secretary of State.  Churches are not subject to the requirements of this bill.
An Act To Clarify the Criteria of the Health p/Jessions Loan Program as It Affects Physicians Practicing Neurology-psychiatry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1093
Committee Amendment CA_A_S119 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,1 "to S.P. 375, L.D. 1093, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Criteria of the Health p/Jessions Loan Program as It Affects Physicians 
Practicing Neurology-psychiatry" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Loan forgiveness for specialty of neurology-psychiatry. For the 
purposes of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 12104, subsection 5, 
paragraph A, subparagraph (2), neurology-psychiatry is an underserved specialty. 
Sec. 2. Retroactivity. This Act applies retroactively to January 1, 2012.' 
S~RY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
This amendment specifies that neurology-
psychiatry is an underserved specialty for purposes of loan forgiveness under the Health 
Professions Loan Program. This amendment makes the provision retroactive to January 
1,2012. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05120/13 
Jlk:'ac::.. 
LD 1093 
LR 1674(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Criteria of the Health Professions Loan Program as It Affects Physicians 
Practicing Neurology-psychiatry 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A"es -, \ q ) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Health Professions Loan Program 
Providing that neurology-psychiatry is an underserved specialty for the purpose of qualifying for loan forgiveness 
under the Health Professions Loan Program administered by the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) will result in 
less money being paid back to the program and thus less being available for new loans under the program. F A:ME 
estimates the balance in the loan program will be $985,000 as of June 30, 2013. The Finance Authority of Maine 
indicates that one participant in this loan program has been determined to be eligible for loan forgiveness of $65,000 
under the provisions of this legislation. The total impact to the program will depend on the number of program 
participants with a neurology-psychiatry specialty that are determined to be eligible for loan forgiveness under this 
measure. 
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An Act To Clarify the Criteria of the Health Professions Loan Program as It Affects Physicians Practicing Neurology-psychiatry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1093
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CRAVEN, GRAHAM, ALFOND, GOODALL, LACHOWICZ, VALENTINO, CASSIDY, FARNSWORTH, GATTINE, LAJOIE

Legislative Document 
No. 1093 
S.P. 375 
In Senate, March 19, 2013 
An Act To Clarify the Criteria of the Health Professions Loan 
Program as It Affects Physicians Practicing Neurology-psychiatry 
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 CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth and 
Senators: President ALFOND of Cumberland, GOODALL of Sagadahoc, LACHOWICZ of 
Kennebec, VALENTINO of York, Representatives: CASSIDY of Lubec, FARNSWORTH of 
Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, LAJOIE of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the criteria in the Health Professions Loan 
Program administered by the Finance Authority of Maine for designating underserved 
areas and populations and the criteria for designating eligibility of specialty physicians to 
practice in underserved areas to include neurologists-psychiatrists.