STATE OF MAINE Orrice oF THE G 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 12 June 2015 ‘The 127th Legislature of the State of Maine State House ‘Augusta, ME Dear Honorable Members of the 127th Legislature: Under the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing LD 294, “An Act To Allow a Home Heating Oil Delivery Driver To Bleed a Home Heating Oil Bumer.” As promised, I am vetoing all bills sponsored by Democrats because they have stifled the voice of Maine citizens by preventing them from voting on the elimination of the income tax. These legislators were elected to serve the people of Maine, but they choose to operate behind closed doors to advance their own partisan agendas. Rather than work with me to at least give the Maine people a chance to vote on lowering or eliminating the income tax, they closed the door. They defend the status quo and they cut the people out of the process. | will not sit by and watch a handful of Democrats disenfranchise the people they were elected to represent. I want to ensure that each piece of legislation gets the widest possible representation in Augusta. ‘Therefore, in order for legislation sponsored by Democrats to become law, they will have to follow the procedure for reconsideration of a veto, which requires two-thirds support of the Legislature and a roll call. Instead of allowing them to pass bills out of the public eye and with no accountability, I believe the Maine people deserve to see how their elected officials voted on each piece of legislation. For this reason, I return LD 294 unsigned and vetoed. Sincerely, Sus ge, Paul R. LePage GovernorOrricr oF THe Governor 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE (04333-0001 Pad, LaPepe 12 June 2015, ‘The 127th Legislature of the State of Maine ‘State House. Augusta, ME Dear Honorable Members of the 127th Legislature: Under the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing LD 814, “An Act To Update the Maine Veterinary Practice Act.” As promised, 1 am vetoing all bills sponsored by Democrats because they have stifled the voice of Maine citizens by preventing them from voting on the elimination of the income tax. ‘These legislators were elected to serve the people of Maine, but they choose to operate behind closed doors to advance their own partisan agendas. Rather than work with me to at least give the Maine people a chance to vote on lowering or eliminating the income tax, they closed the door. They defend the status quo and they cut the people out of the process. I will not sit by and watch a handful of Democrats disenfranchise the people they were lected to represent. I want to ensure that each piece of legislation gets the widest possible representation in Augusta. ‘Therefore, in order for legislation sponsored by Democrats to become law, they will have to follow the procedure for reconsideration of a veto, which requires two-thirds support of the Legislature and a roll call. Instead of allowing them to pass bills out of the public eye and with no accountability, I believe the Maine people deserve to sce how their elected officials voted on each piece of legislation. For this reason, I retum LD 814 unsigned and vetoed Sincerely, aah ge Paul R. LePage Governor PHONE: (207) 257-3531 (Voice) TTY USERS CALL 711 FAX: 207) 267-2054STATE OF MAINE Orrice oF THE GovERNoR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION We AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001 Pau LePage 12 June 2015 The 127th Legislature of the State of Maine State House ‘Augusta, ME Dear Honorable Members of the 127th Legislature: Under the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, [ am hereby vetoing LD 537, “An Act To Avoid the Inappropriate Use of Assessment Tools on Children before Grade 3.” As promised, I am vetoing all bills sponsored by Democrats because they have stifled the voice of Maine citizens by preventing them from voting on the elimination of the income tax. These legislators were elected to serve the people of Maine, but they choose to operate behind closed doors to advance their own partisan agendas. Rather than work with me to at least give the Maine people a chance to vote on lowering or eliminating the income tax, they closed the door. They defend the status quo-and they-cut the people out of the process, = 1 will not sit by and watch a handful of Democrats disenfranchise the people they were elected to represent. I want to ensure that each piece of legislation gets the widest possible representation in Augusta. ‘Therefore, in order for legislation sponsored by Democrats to become law, they will have to follow the procedure for reconsideration of a veto, which requires two-thirds support of the Legislature and a roll call. Instead of allowing them to pass bills out of the public eye and with no accountability, I believe the Maine people deserve to see how their elected officials voted on each piece of legislation. For this reason, I return LD 537 unsigned and vetoed Sincerely, “Pane Paul R. LePage Governor fy) a PHONE: (207) 287-3631 Woice! TTY USERS CALL 71 FAX: (207) 267-1034STATE OF MAINE a Orrick OF THE GoveRNoR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE (04333-0001 Fou Rea | 12 June 2015 The 127th Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, ME Dear Honorable Members of the 127th Legislature: Under the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing LD 511, “An Act To Permit a Licensed Sales Representative To Provide Spirits at an Approved Tasting Event.” As promised, Iam vetoing all bills sponsored by Democrats because they have stifled the voice of Maine citizens by preventing them from voting on the elimination of the income tax. ‘These legislators were elected to serve the people of Maine, but they choose to operate behind closed doors to advance their own partisan agendas. Rather than work with me to at least, give the Maine people a chance to vote on lowering or eliminating the income tax, they closed the door. They defend the status quo and they cut the people out of the process,——______ 1 will not sit by and watch a handful of Democrats disenfranchise the people they were elected to represent. I want to ensure that each piece of legislation gets the widest possible representation in Augusta. ‘Therefore, in order for legislation sponsored by Democrats to become law, they will have to follow the procedure for reconsideration of a veto, which requires two-thirds support of the Legislature and a roll call. Instead of allowing them to pass bills out of the public eye and with no accountability, I believe the Maine people deserve to see how their elected officials voted on each piece of legislation. For this reason, I return LD 511 unsigned and vetoed. Sincerely, Seu Le Paul RLePag Governor a 1591 Woicel ‘TTY USERS CALL 71 Fax.STATE OF MAINE Orrick oF THE Governor 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE Pa Laas 12 June 2015 The 127th Legislature of the State of Maine State House. Augusta, ME Dear Honorable Members of the 127th Legislature: Under the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing LD 483, “An Act Regarding the Reporting Standards for Child Abuse.” As promised, I am vetoing all bills sponsored by Democrats because they have stifled the voice of Maine citizens by preventing them from voting on the elimination of the income tax. These legislators were elected to serve the people of Maine, but they choose to operate behind closed doors to advance their own partisan agendas, Rather than work with me to at least give the Maine people a chance to vote on lowering or eliminating the income tax, they closed the __-door.‘They defend the status quo and they-cut the people out of the process will not sit by and watch a handful of Democrats disenfranchise the people they were elected to represent. I want to ensure that each piece of legislation gets the widest possible representation in Augusta. Therefore, in order for legislation sponsored by Democrats to become law, they will have to follow the procedure for reconsideration of a veto, which requires two-thirds support of the Legislature and a roll call. Instead of allowing them to pass bills out of the public eye and with no accountability, I believe the Maine people deserve to see how their elected officials voted on each piece of legislation. For this reason, I return LD 483 unsigned and vetoed. Sincerely, Sek Paul R. LePage Govemor PHONE, (2071 267-3531 (Voice? TTY USERS CALSTATE OF MAINE Orrick OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE Pau LePage 12 June 2015 ‘The 127th Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, ME Dear Honorable Members of the 127th Legislature: Under the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing LD 1222, “An Act To Remove Barriers to School Construction Financing in Regional Schoo! Units.” As promised, I am vetoing all bills sponsored by Democrats because they have stifled the voice of Maine citizens by preventing them from voting on the elimination of the income tax. These legislators were elected to serve the people of Maine, but they choose to operate behind closed doors to advance their own partisan agendas. Rather than work with me to at least sive the Maine people a chance fo vote on lowering or eliminating the income tax, they closed the —-door.—They_ defend the status quo and they-cut the people out of the process——————_________ 1 will not sit by and watch a handful of Democrats disenfranchise the people they were elected to represent. I want to ensure that each piece of legislation gets the widest possible representation in Augusta, ‘Therefore, in order for legislation sponsored by Democrats to become law, they will have to follow the procedure for reconsideration of a veto, which requires two-thirds support of the Legislature and a roll call. Instead of allowing them to pass bills out of the public eye and with no accountability, I believe the Maine people deserve to see how their elected officials voted on each piece of legislation, For this reason, I return LD 1222 unsigned and vetoed. Sincerely, Paul R. LePage GovernorSTATE OF MAINE La Orrice oF THE GovERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001 Pau A Lean 12. June 2015 The 127th Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, ME ‘Dear Honorable Members of the 127th Legislature: Under the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing LD 1347, “An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Government Oversight Committee To Clarify That Competitive Bid Provisions Apply to Grant Awards.” As promised, I am vetoing all bills sponsored by Democrats because they have stifled the voice of Maine citizens by preventing them from voting on the elimination of the income tax. ‘These legislators were elected to serve the people of Maine, but they choose to operate behind closed doors to advance their own partisan agendas. Rather than work with me to at least jive the Maine people-a chance to-vote on lowering or eliminating.th they-closed-th door. They defend the status quo and they cut the people out of the process. I will not sit by and watch a handful of Democrats disenfranchise the people they were elected to represent. I want to ensure that each piece of legislation gets the widest possible representation in Augusta. Therefore, in order for legislation sponsored by Democrats to become law, they will have to follow the procedure for reconsideration of a veto, which requires two-thirds support of the Legislature and a roll call. Instead of allowing them to pass bills out of the public eye and with no accountability, I believe the Maine people deserve to see how their elected officials voted on each piece of legislation. For this reason, I return LD 1347 unsigned and vetoed. Sincerely, Sauk Paul R. LePage GovernorSTATE OF MAINE Oveice oF THe Governor 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001 PoulR LePage 12 June 2015 The 127th Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, ME Dear Honorable Members of the 127th Legislature: Under the authority vested in me by Article [V, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing LD 844, “An Act To Improve Transit Services Statewide.” As promised, | am vetoing all bills sponsored by Democrats because they have stifled the voice of Maine citizens by preventing them from voting on the elimination of the income tax. ‘These legislators were elected to serve the people of Maine, but they choose to operate behind closed doors to advance their own partisan agendas. Rather than work with me to at least give the Maine people a chance to vote on lowering or eliminating the income tax, they closed the door. They defend the status quo and they cut the people out of the process, 1 will not sit by and watch a handful of Democrats disenfranchise the people they were elected to represent. I want to ensure that each piece of legislation gets the widest possible representation in Augusta, ‘Therefore, in order for legislation sponsored by Democrats to become law, they will have to follow the procedure for reconsideration of a veto, which requires two-thirds support of the Legislature and a roll call. Instead of allowing them to pass hills out of the public eye and with no accountability, I believe the Maine people deserve to see how their elected officials voted on each piece of legislation. For this reason, [return LD 844 unsigned and vetoed. Sincerely, Paul R. LePage Governor ® PHONE: (2071 267-3531 (Voice! TTY USERS CALL 711 FAX: (207) 267-1034STATE OF MAINE Orrice OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE Pau LePage 12 June 2015 ‘The 127th Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, ME Dear Honorable Members of the 127th Legislature: Under the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing LD 1259, “An Act To Increase Consumer Protections.” As promised, I am vetoing all bills sponsored by Democrats because they have stifled the voice of Maine citizens by preventing them from voting on the climination of the income tax. ‘These legislators were elected to serve the people of Maine, but they choose to operate behind closed doors to advance their own partisan agendas. Rather than work with me to at least give the Maine people a chance to vote on lowering or eliminating the income tax, they closed the door. They defend the status quo and they cut the people out of the process. Iwill not sit by and watch a handful of Democrats disenfranchise the people they were elected to represent. I want to ensure that each piece of legislation gets the widest possible representation in Augusta ‘Therefore, in order for legislation sponsored by Democrats to become law, they will have to follow the procedure for reconsideration of a veto, which requires two-thirds support of the Legislature and a roll call. Instead of allowing them to pass bills out of the public eye and with no accountability, I believe the Maine people deserve to see how their elected officials voted on each piece of legislation, For this reason, I return LD 1259 unsigned and vetoed. Sincerely, Ee R. LePaget GovernorSTATE OF MAINE ae Orrice oF THE Governor: 3 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE : 05533.0001 Pa, LePage 12 June 2015 ‘The 127th Legislature of the State of Maine State House ‘Augusta, ME ‘Dear Honorable Members of the 127th Legislature: Under the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, Iam hereby vetoing LD 660, “An Act To Protect Homeowners from Damage in the Event of a Failure of Public Water Systems.” ‘This bill is an attempt to address an unfortunate set of circumstances that occurred in one water district in the state. The bill permits consumer owned water utilities to increase the amount in their contingency funds from 7% or 12%, based on the utility's revenue, and to use these funds to reimburse homeowners for damages duc to a water system failure, such as a water main break. ‘The bill would not prevent future unfortunate events from occurring and may reduce the ni ance mark re that water utilities already have the ability to budget for such expenses, but most do not. In addition, many water utilities do not currently put aside money in a contingency fund, despite having the authority todo so. Neither of these circumstances would change if this bill passed, and itis unlikely that there would be any improvement for affected homeowners for future water damage. For this reason, I return LD 660 unsigned and vetoed. 1 strongly urge the Legislature to sustain it Sincerely, ar Leg Paul R. LePage Governor fo AMS PHONE: (207) 267.3531 (Vaiee) TTY USERS CALL 111 FAK: (201) 287-1034STATE OF MAINE Ornice OF THE GovERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE (04333-0001 Paw Leap 12 June 2015 ‘The 127th Legislature of the State of Maine State House. Augusta, ME Dear Honorable Members of the 127th Legislature: Under the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing LD 849, “Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Examine the Use of an Antler Point Restriction System To Increase the Age, Size and Number of Antlered Deer in Maine.” This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to examine information from other states regarding the use of an antler point restriction system and to submit areport on this issue to the Legislature by January 15,2016. As the Legislature is well aware, I, generally, do not support resolves or studies, as these efforts are typically an intrusion by the Legish he E s mini sare seeking to commandeer the Executive Branch, the Legislature should actually provide the resources that would be needed to undertake this work. Better yet, the Legislature should utilize its own legislative staff to examine this issue. For these reasons, I return LD 849 unsigned and vetoed. I strongly urge the Legislature to sustain it. Sincerely, Sar lBqe Paul R. LePage Governor (es PHONE: (207) 267-3531 (Voice! ‘TY USERS CALL 711 FAX: (207) 267-1034