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An Act To Protect School Administration Officials from Harassment and Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1939
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BREEN, MORIARTY, DESCHAMBAULT, MILLETT, PIERCE
Amends: 17-A MRSA §2

Legislative Document
No. 1939
S.P. 676
In Senate, January 26, 2022
An Act To Protect School Administration Officials from 
Harassment and Abuse
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland and
Senator: DESCHAMBAULT of York, Representatives: MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, PIERCE 
of Falmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §2, sub-§21, as amended by PL 2007, c. 173, §2, is further 
amended to read:
21.   "Public servant" means any official officer or employee of any branch of 
government and any person participating as juror, advisor, consultant or otherwise, in 
performing a governmental function. "Public servant" includes, but is not limited to, a 
principal as defined in Title 20-A, section 1, subsection 21, any member of a school board 
as defined in Title 20-A, section 1, subsection 28, a superintendent as defined in Title 20-A, 
section 1, subsection 39, a teacher and persons serving in similar positions. A person is 
considered a public servant upon the person's election, appointment or other designation as 
such, although the person may not yet officially occupy that position.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the definition of "public servant" for the Maine Criminal Code to 
clarify that the definition includes principals, school board members, superintendents, 
teachers and persons serving in similar positions.
An Act To Ensure That Building Codes Allow the Installation and Use of Products and Equipment That Use Certain Federally Regulated Refrigerants Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1940
Committee Amendment CA_A_S421 (Senate)

'LD 1940 
LR2394(02) 
An Act To Ensure That Building Codes Allow the Installation and Use of Products and Equipment 
That Use Certain Federally Regulated Refrigerants 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ki!'l'S -uQ\) 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with this legislation can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2394(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Changes to the State's Hemp Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1942
Committee Amendment CA_B_S558 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ".B " to S.P. 683, L.D. 1942, "An Act To Make 
Changes to the State's Hemp Program" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. 
Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Bureau of Agriculture 0393 
Initiative: Reduces allocation to match . a decrease in revenue caused by Maine growers 
leaving the state hemp licensing program to license directly with the United States 
Department of Agriculture. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2021-22 
$0 
$0 
2022-23 
($35,125) 
($35,125) 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an appropriations 
and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 130LR2595(03) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/25/22 feae!. 
LD 1942 
LR2595(03) 
An Act To Make Changes to the State's Hemp Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "(j [s-S-S-~ 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
($35,125) 
$0 
($35,125) 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
($35,125) 
($35,125) 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
($35,125) 
($35,125) 
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has indicated that the changes in this bill will cause 50% 
of Maine growers of hemp to leave the state program and license directly with the United States Department of 
Agriculture, reducing licensing revenue by $35,125 annually. The bill includes a deallocation of that amount 
beginning in fiscal year 2022-23. 
LR2595(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Expand the Address Confidentiality Program to Victims of Certain Human Trafficking Crimes
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1943
Committee Amendment CA_B_S542 (Senate)

COMJVIITTEE AMENDMENT "13 "to S.P. 684, L.D. 1943, "An Act To Expand the 
Address Confidentiality Program to Victims of Certain Human Trafficking Crimes" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Existing resources. The Secretary of State shall implement this Act within 
existing resources.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Secretary of State to implement the provision of the bill 
within existing resources. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 03/21/22 frae 
LD 1943 
LR2572(03) 
An Act To Expand the Address Confidentiality Program to Victims of Certain Human Trafficking 
Crimes 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''3' ( S- 5t.fz..) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund 
This bill expands the Address Confidentiality Program. The Department of Secretary of State has indicated that this 
expansion will necessitate additional expenditures of $113,053 for one Planning and Research Associate II positio 
and related costs to process additional requests through the program. The bill requires the Secretary of State to 
implement the new requirements within existing resources and no allocation is included. Any impact on other 
programs and services cannot be determined. 
LR2572(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Expand the Address Confidentiality Program to Victims of Certain Human Trafficking Crimes
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1943
Committee Amendment CA_A_S541 (Senate)

130TH LEGISLATURE . 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 'A "to S.P. 684, L.D. 1943, "An Act To Expand the 
Address Confidentiality Program to Victims of Certain Human Trafficking Crimes" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077 
Initiative: Provides funding for one Planning and Research Associate II position and related 
costs to process additional requests through the Address Confidentiality Program. 
IDGHWAYFUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
2021-22 
0.000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2022-23 
1.000 
$105,708 
$7,345 
$113,053 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section which includes funding 
for a position to assist in the facilitation of the Address Confidentiality Program. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/19/22 ;t;pac::.. 
LD 1943 
LR2572(02) 
An Act To Expand the Address Confidentiality Program to Victims of Certain Human Trafficking 
Crimes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''#' ( S-5 L-/ D 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2021-22 
FY2022-23 
$0 
$113,053 
$0 
$113,053 
Projections 
FY2023-24 
$117,295 
$117,295 
Projections 
FY2024-25 
$121,515 
$121,515 
The bill expands the Address Confidentiality Program and includes a Highway Fund allocation of $113,053 beginning 
in fiscal year 2022-23 for one Planning and Research Associate II position and related costs to process additional 
requests through the program. 
LR2572(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Make Changes to the State's Hemp Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1942
Committee Amendment CA_B_HA_A_H1042 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT •A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 683, 
L.D. 1942, "An Act To Make Changes to the State's Hemp Program" 
Amend the amendment in the first paragraph after the title in the first line (page 1, line 
in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"by insetting after section 3 the 
following:" and inserting the following: 'in section 1 in paragraph A in the last line (page 
1, line 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "~ 1 %
and inserting the following: 
'0.3%' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 4 and insetting the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph Din the 4th line (page 1, line 12 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: 
11~ 
%
and insetting the following: '0.3 %' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph D in the 9th line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: 
110,J.%
and insetting the following: '0.3%' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph Din the 9th line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "1 %
' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment 
11B
to change the definition of 
"hemp" in the bill, including in the definition of 
11ce1tified seed source," to a plant 
commodity or product having a total tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 
0.3% on a d1y weight basis. The amendment also removes from Committee Amendment 
"B" the appropriations and allpocations 
section, J 
SPONSORED BY: __,/1'-v-ld-fH--++--',,.,.__"'---"'----+-----
(Repl'esentative O'NEIL~ 
TOWN: Saco 
FISCAL NOTE REQUJRf.:11 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/18/22 ~ae. 
LD 1942 
LR 2595(05) 
An Act To Make Changes to the State's Hemp Program 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment~' to Committee Amendment "B" 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. O'Neil of Saco 
( 
) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
0-/0L./~ 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$35,125 
$0 
$35,125 
Projections 
FY2023-24 
$35,125 
$35,125 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
$35,125 
$35,12:> 
Removing the 1 % "hemp" and "certified seed source" definitions will eliminate the anticipated revenue loss in the bill 
and the deallocation in Committee Amendment 11B 11 is reversed. As amended, any additional costs to the Department 
of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry due to the remaining provisions in this bill are anticipated to be minor and 
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2595(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Expand the Address Confidentiality Program to Victims of Certain Human Trafficking Crimes
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1943
Senate Amendment SA_A_S572 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "/t " to S.P. 684, L.D. 1943, "An Act To Expand the 
Address Confidentiality Program to Victims of Certain Human Trafficking Crimes" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/14/22 feae:.. 
LD 1943 
LR2572(05) 
An Act To Expand the Address Confidentiality Program to Victims of Certain Human Trafficking 
Crimes 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '}\" to Original Bill( S· Sl 7..') 
Sponsor: Sen. Diamond of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
($113,053) 
$0 
($113,053) 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
($117,295) 
($117,295) 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
($121,515) 
($121,515) 
This amendment removes the $113,053 Highway Fund allocation from the bill. This initiative was included within the 
Highway Fund supplement budget, LD 1996, which has been enacted. 
LR2572(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Regulate the Use of Biometric Identifiers •
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1945
Committee Amendment CA_B_HA_A_H1036 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT 'A ;, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 1450, 
L.D. 1945, "An Act To Regulate the Use of Biometric Identifiers" 
• 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 1 inc. 1057 in §9602 by striking out all of 
subsection 4 (page 3, lines 7 to 9 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'4. Financial institution subject to Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. A financial institution 
or an affiliate of a financial institution that is subject to the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley 
Act, Public Law 106-102, and implementing regulations. For pm:poses of this subsection. 
"financial institution" has the same meaning as in Title 9-B, section 131, subsection 17. 
"Financial institution II includes a credit union organized pursuant to the laws of this State.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment excludes financial institutions that are subject to the Gramm-Leach-
Bliley Act from the provisions of Committee Amendment 
11B.
, 
SPONSOREDBY: ~ 
(Representative O'NE ~ 
TOWN: Saco 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Regulate the Use of Biometric Identifiers
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1945
Committee Amendment CA_B_SA_A_S578 (Senate)

SENATE A.MENDJvIBNT" A "to COMMITTEE A.MENDJvIBNT "B" to H.P. 1450, 
L.D. 1945, "An Act To Regulate the Use of Biometric Identifiers" 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 1 in c. 1057 in §9602 in subsection 3 in the 
last line (page 3, line 6 in amendment) by striking out the following: 11or 11 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 1 inc. 1057 in §9602 in subsection 4 in the 
last line (page 3, line 9 in amendment) by striking out the following: "regulations." and 
inserting the following: 'regulations; or' 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 1 in c. 1057 in §9602 by inserting after 
subsection 4 the following: 
'5. Supervised financial. organization. A supervised financial organization or an 
affiliate of a supervised financial organization that is subject to the federal Gramm-Leach-
Bliley Act, Public Law 106-102, and implementing regulations. For purposes of this 
subsection, "supervised financial organization" has the same meaning as in Title 9-A, 
section 1-301, subsection 38-A.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment excludes supervised financial organizations that are subject to the 
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act o 
the provisions governing biometric identifier information 
in Committee Amendmen 
SPONSORED BY: -'c,C-"'-"9i~"""'--,f--l.,.(,,,,,O~'-l'-'-.::..,:::..:,~--
(Senator BENNETT, R.) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide the State Harness Racing Commission Greater Efficiency in Rules Enforcement (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1944
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: DUNPHY
Amends: 8 MRSA §279-B

Legislative Document
No. 1944
H.P. 1449
House of Representatives, January 26, 2022
An Act To Provide the State Harness Racing Commission Greater 
Efficiency in Rules Enforcement
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §279-B, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.  Consent agreements. The commission may execute a consent agreement that 
resolves a complaint or investigation without further proceedings. A consent agreement 
may be entered into only with the consent of the licensee, the alleged violator, the 
commission and the Department of the Attorney General. Any remedy, penalty, purse 
return or fine that is otherwise available by law may be achieved by consent agreement, 
including long-term suspension and permanent revocation of a license or registration. A 
consent agreement is not subject to review or appeal and may be modified only by a writing 
executed by all parties to the original consent agreement. A consent agreement is 
enforceable by an action in Superior Court.  
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the State Harness Racing Commission may enter into consent 
agreements to resolve violations of the laws relating to harness racing.
An Act Related to Hunting Dogs and Civil Trespass
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1951
Committee Amendment CA_A_H823 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"!}-'' to H.P. 1454, L.D. 1951, "An Act Related to 
Hunting Dogs and Civil Trespass" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 11 the following: 
'Sec. 12. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Landowner Relations Fund Z140 
Initiative: Provides allocation for expeditures to assist the landowner relations program. 
OTHERSPECIALREVENUEFUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2021-22 
$0 
$0 
2022-23 
$18,000 
$18,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/17/22 Mac 
LD 1951 
LR 2600(02) 
An Act Related to Hunting Dogs and Civil Trespass 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment(/, {J( -5)3) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$18,000 
$0 
$18,000 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
$18,000 
$18,000 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
$18,000 
$18,000 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require 
additional funding at this time. The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund or other dedicated 
revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill establishes certain requirements and prohibitions regarding hunting or training with dogs and creates 
penalties for violations. The bill also establishes a process for enforcement of violations of civil trespass with a 
hunting dog. It creates a dog training and hunting permit with a fee of $12 to be credited to the Landowner Relations 
Fund. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife estimates 1,500 permits will be issued, generating an 
additional Other Special Revenue Funds revenue of $18,000 beginning in fiscal year 2022-23. The bill includes a 
corresponding allocation to allow expenditure of the funds. 
LR2600(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Extend the Commission To Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1952
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, CLOUTIER

Legislative Document
No. 1952
S.P. 688
In Senate, February 3, 2022
Resolve, To Extend the Commission To Develop a Paid Family and 
Medical Leave Benefits Program
(AFTER DEADLINE)
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 1, 2022.  Referred to the Committee 
on Labor and Housing pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, Resolve 2021, chapter 122 requires the Commission To Develop a Paid 
Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program to submit a report relating to the commission's 
duties by February 1, 2022; and
Whereas, the commission needs additional time to fulfill the requirements of Resolve 
2021, chapter 122; and
Whereas, this resolve extends the commission's reporting deadline to November 2, 
2022; and
Whereas, this extension must occur before the expiration of the 90-day period; 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
Sec. 1.  Resolve 2021, c. 122, §7 amended.  Resolved: That Resolve 2021, c. 
122, §7 is amended to read:  
Sec. 7.  Report.  Resolved:  That, notwithstanding Joint Rule 353, no later than 
February 1, 2022 November 2, 2022, the commission shall submit a report that includes its 
findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, for presentation to the 
Second First Regular Session of the 130th 131st Legislature.
Sec. 2.  Funds carried forward.  Resolved: That funds appropriated or allocated 
pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 122 do not lapse but must be carried forward into the 
next fiscal year to be used for the purpose for which the funds were provided.  
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
Resolve 2021, chapter 122 established the Commission To Develop a Paid Family and 
Medical Leave Benefits Program and requires the commission to submit a report no later 
than February 1, 2022.  This resolve extends the date for the commission to submit its 
report to November 2, 2022.  This resolve also provides that funds appropriated or allocated 
pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 122 do not lapse but must be carried forward into the 
next fiscal year to be used for the purpose for which the funds were provided.
An Act To Ensure Access to Prescription Contraceptives
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1954
Committee Amendment CA_A_S499 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AJv.IENDMENT ".A " to S.P. 691, L.D. 1954, "An Act To Ensure 
Access to Prescription Contraceptives" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 4 the following: 
'Sec. 5. Application. The requirements of this Act apply to all policies, contracts 
and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State 
on or after January 1, 2023. For purposes of this Act, all contracts are deemed to be renewed 
no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date. 
Sec. 6. Exemption from review. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 24-A, section 2752, this Act is enacted without review and evaluation by the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance. 
Sec. 7. No addition to State's essential health benefits; legislative finding. 
The requirements of this Act do not constitute an addition to the State's essential health 
benefits that requires defrayal of costs by the State pursuant to 42 United States Code, 
Section 18031(d)(3)(B) because this Act clarifies that health insurance carriers must 
provide coverage for contraceptive supplies prescribed by an individual's health care 
provider without cost sharing.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment provides that 
the bill's requirements apply to all health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 
2023. The amendment also includes language exempting the bill's requirements from 
review and evaluation by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau 
oflnsurance and language stating the legislative finding that the changes are a clarification 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 691, L.D. 1954 ( s--(..1 cic0 
of existing law and not an addition to the State's essential health benefits that would require 
the State to defray costs pursuant to the federal Affordable Care Act. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~iscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/29/22 ~ae!. 
LD 1954 
LR2298(02) 
An Act To Ensure Access to Prescription Contraceptives 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''.II" ( CY yqci) 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - All funds 
Any additional costs to the State Employee Health Plan are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. Any additional costs to the Bureau of Insurance in the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2298(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Fix Inconsistencies within the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act of 2013
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1953
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Amends: 34-A MRSA §11273

Legislative Document
No. 1953
S.P. 689
In Senate, February 3, 2022
An Act To Fix Inconsistencies within the Sex Offender Registration 
and Notification Act of 2013
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York for the Sex Offender Management and 
Risk Assessment Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-A, 
section 11403, subsection 3.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 1, 2022.  Referred to the Committee 
on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation is necessary to correct errors in laws passed in the last 
legislative session; and
Whereas, the corrections made by this legislation are necessary to maintain a 
consistent system within the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act of 2013; 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.  34-A MRSA §11273, sub-§14, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 663, §3, is 
amended to read:
E.  Title 17‑A, section 855, subsection 1, paragraph A; and, if:
(1)  The crime is committed before October 18, 2021; and 
(2)  The person is convicted of the crime without regard to whether the person who 
sought the prostitution knew or believed that the person whose prostitution was 
sought had not attained 18 years of age; and
Sec. 2.  34-A MRSA §11273, sub-§15, ¶C, as amended by PL 2021, c. 447, §5, is 
further amended to read:
C.  Title 17‑A, section 855, subsection 1, paragraph A; and, if:
(1)  The crime is committed on or after October 18, 2021; or
(2)  Both:
(a)  The crime is committed before October 18, 2021; and
(b)  The person who sought the prostitution knew that the person whose 
prostitution was sought had not attained 18 years of age; and
Sec. 3.  34-A MRSA §11273, sub-§16, ¶D-1 is enacted to read:
D-1.  Title 17-A, section 852, subsection 1-A, if the crime is committed on or after 
March 1, 2022; 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill, which is being submitted by the Sex Offender Management and Risk 
Assessment Advisory Commission, amends the Sex Offender Registration and Notification 
Act of 2013 to fix inconsistencies in the law introduced when that Act was recently 
amended. The bill also provides that a violation of the statute prohibiting the promotion of 
prostitution of certain minors, added in 2021, is a Tier III offense.
An Act To Ensure Transmission and Distribution Utility Accountability
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1959
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_B_H1044 (House)

L.D. 1959 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "/3,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 697, 
L.D. 1959, ''An Act To Ensure Transmission and Distribution Utility Accountability" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 1-A by striking out all of paragraph 
H (page 2, lines 12 and 13 in amendment) and insetting the following: 
'H. At least once every 5 years. the commission shall audit the data reported by a utility 
for each standard.' 
Amend the amendment in section 5 in paragraph E in the 3rd line (page 5, line 17 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: 
11$1.000.000 or" 
Amend the amendment in section 5 in paragraph E in the 4th line (page 5, line 18 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: 
, whichever amount is lower," 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Public Utilities Commission at least once every 5 years 
to audit report card data reported by a utility. It also eliminates the cap of $1,000,000 on 
the administrative penalty that must be assessed on a utility that fails for 2 consecutive 
calendar qua1ters 01· otherwise consistently fails to meet a standard established by the 
commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 301, subsection 
1-A, paragi·aph A. 
SPONSOREDBY~t ~ 
(Representative~ ~SKI, N.) 
TOWN: Ellsworth 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure Transmission and Distribution Utility Accountability
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1959
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_B_S583 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" I)" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 697, 
L.D. 1959, "An Act To Ensure Transmission and Distribution Utility Accountability" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Utility Accountability and Grid Planning for Maine's Clean 
Energy Future' ' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 11 the following: 
'Sec. 12. Competitive procurement inquiry. By October 1, 2022, the Public 
Utilities Commission shall initiate an inquiry to assess the use of competitive procurement 
methods for purchases by transmission and distribution utilities, as defined in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 102, subsection 20-B, of specific goods of a quantity 
that in the aggregate could reasonably impose significant costs to ratepayers. The inquiry 
must consider the activities for which competitive procurement methods may apply, 
exceptions to competitive procurement methods, the cost-effectiveness of requiring the use 
of competitive procurement methods and any other considerations the commission finds 
are necessary to assess the use of competitive procurement methods. Upon the conclusion 
of the inquiry, the commission may adopt routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A regarding competitive procurement methods for transmission 
and distribution utilities. On or before February 27, 2023, the commission shall submit a 
report regarding the inquiry to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over energy and utilities matters. The committee may report out a bill to the 
st Legislature in 2023.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Public Utilities Commission to initiate an inquiry to 
assess the use of competitive procurement methods for purchases by transmission and 
distribution utilities. Following the inquiry, the commission may adopt rules regarding 
procurement methods for use by transmission and distribution utilities. The commission is 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" 0" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 697, L.D. 1959 [ S -S15~ 
required to submit a report regarding the inquiry to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over energy and utilities matters by February 27, 2023. 
SPONSORED BY:@~~-------
(Senator BRENNE 
. 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Governing the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1960
Committee Amendment CA_A_S453 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §4004, 22 MRSA §4008

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ~ " to S.P. 698, L.D. 1960, "An Act To Make 
Changes to the Laws Governing the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program" 
Amend the bill by inserting before section 1 the following: 
'Sec, 1. 22 MRSA §4004, sub-§1, 1E, as amended by PL 2017, c. 473, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
E. Establishing a child death and serious injury review panel for reviewing deaths and 
serious injuries to children. The panel consists of the following members: the Chief 
Medical Examiner, a pediatrician, a public health nurse, forensic and community 
mental health clinicians, law enforcement officers, departmental child welfare staff, 
district attorneys atid.,_ criminal or civil assistant attorneys general and the ombudsman 
pursuant to section 4087-A or a designee of the ombudsman. 
The purpose of the panel is to recommend to state and local agencies methods of 
improving the child protection system, including modifications of statutes, rules, 
policies and procedures. Beginning January 1, 2023 and every 2 years thereafter, the 
department shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over health and human services matters; 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §4008, sub-§3-A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 294, §4, is amended 
to read: 
3-A. Confidentiality. The proceedings and records of the child death and serious 
injury review panel created in accordance with section 4004, subsection 1, paragraph E are 
confidential and are not subject to subpoena, discovery or introduction into evidence in a 
civil or criminal action. The commissioner shall disclose conclusions of the review panel 
upon request and recommendations pursuant to section 4004, subsection 1, paragraph E, 
but may not disclose data that is otherwise classified as confidential.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
Page I - 130LR2576(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" r/ "to S.P. 698, L.D. 1960 { S-l(S:; J 
SUMMARY 
This amendment includes the ombudsman or the ombudsman's designee as a member 
of the child death and serious injury review panel established by the Department of Health 
and Human Services and requires that the panel, beginning January 1, 2023 and every 2 
years thereafter, submit a report on the panel's recommendations to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Update Certain Water Quality Standards and To Reclassify Certain Waters of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1964
Committee Amendment CA_A_S447 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ff "to S.P. 690, L.D. 1964, "An Act To Update 
Certain Water Quality Standards and To Reclassify Certain Waters of the State" 
Amend the bill in section 13 in paragraph B in the last 2 lines (page 4, lines 28 and 29 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "The aquatic life of Class GPA waters must be as 
naturally occurs." 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the bill to remove language that provides that the aquatic life 
of Class GPA waters must be as naturally occurs. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/11/22 feac:.. 
LD 1964 
LR2597(02) 
An Act To Update Certain Water Quality Standards and To Reclassify Certain Waters of the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "#' {_ S-441 \ 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
/ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection as a result of the provisions of this bill are 
anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2597(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Create the General Purpose Aid Stabilization Fund (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1963
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LaROCHELLE, DUNPHY, HEPLER, PEBWORTH
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15698

Legislative Document
No. 1963
H.P. 1460
House of Representatives, February 7, 2022
An Act To Create the General Purpose Aid Stabilization Fund
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 3, 2022.  Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, HEPLER of Woolwich, McCREA 
of Fort Fairfield, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15698 is enacted to read:
§15698.  General Purpose Aid Stabilization Fund
1.  Fund established.  The General Purpose Aid Stabilization Fund, referred to in this 
section as "the fund," is established as an Other Special Revenue Funds account within the 
department for the purposes specified in this section.
2.  Nonlapsing.  Any unexpended balances in the fund may not lapse but must be 
carried forward.
3.  Fund purposes.  Allocations from the fund must reduce loss of general purpose aid 
to a school administrative unit.
4.  Report by State Controller.  The State Controller shall report at least annually on 
the fund on or before the 2nd Friday in November to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs and the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters. The 
report must summarize the status of and activity in the fund.
SUMMARY
This bill creates the General Purpose Aid Stabilization Fund to reduce loss of general 
purpose aid to school administrative units.
An Act To Create Higher Standards for State-owned and State-managed Land for Deer Management (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1965
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, PLUECKER, DILL, MAXMIN, MARTIN, O'NEIL, OSHER

Legislative Document
No. 1965
S.P. 692
In Senate, February 10, 2022
An Act To Create Higher Standards for State-owned and State-
managed Land for Deer Management
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren and
Senators: DILL of Penobscot, MAXMIN of Lincoln, Representatives: MARTIN of Eagle 
Lake, MARTIN of Sinclair, O'NEIL of Saco, OSHER of Orono.
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 would create higher standards for state-owned and state-managed land for the 
purpose of deer management.
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Gray Water District (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1967
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: BREEN, ARATA, MORIARTY

Legislative Document
No. 1967
S.P. 704
In Senate, February 10, 2022
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Gray Water District
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, MORIARTY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1929, c. 33, §§1-A and 1-B are enacted to read:
Sec. 1-A.  Powers; New Gloucester.  The district is authorized to construct and 
maintain infrastructure on Depot Road and Intervale Road, Route 231, from the intersection 
with Depot Road approximately 0.6 miles southerly in the Town of New Gloucester.
Sec. 1-B.  Powers; North Yarmouth.  The district is authorized to furnish water 
and fire service in that portion of the Town of North Yarmouth described as follows: 
domestic water and fire service to be rendered via a conventional water main extension 
extended along Gray Road, Route 115, from north of the town line between the Town of 
Gray and the Town of North Yarmouth approximately 460 feet southerly into the Town of 
North Yarmouth along the easterly side of Gray Road.
Sec. 2.  P&SL 1929, c. 33, §9, last ¶, as amended by P&SL 1995, c. 16, §1, is 
further amended by enacting before the last sentence a new sentence to read:
If a trustee misses more than 2 regular meetings in a calendar year, the treasurer may deduct 
$50 per additional missed meeting from the trustee's compensation.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the Gray Water District to build infrastructure on Intervale Road 
in the Town of New Gloucester and build a water main into and offer service in the Town 
of North Yarmouth along Gray Road.  It also allows the district treasurer to deduct money 
from a trustee's total compensation for missed meetings.
An Act To Facilitate Access to Heating Assistance (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1966
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: CURRY, BAILEY, BRENNER, DAUGHTRY, HICKMAN, RAFFERTY, VITELLI
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4992

Legislative Document
No. 1966
S.P. 702
In Senate, February 10, 2022
An Act To Facilitate Access to Heating Assistance
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Senators: BAILEY of York, BRENNER of Cumberland, DAUGHTRY of 
Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, RAFFERTY of York, VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4992, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §23 and 
affected by §25, is amended to read:
4.  Availability standards.  Standards requiring local program operators and 
administrators to be available to the general public for a minimum specified period of time 
each week; and
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §4992, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §23 and 
affected by §25, is amended to read:
5.  Expeditious provision of assistance standards.  Standards that ensure that 
qualified program recipients are expeditiously provided with assistance by the local 
program operator or administrator.; and
Sec. 3.  30-A MRSA §4992, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Application.  Standards that, beginning no later than the 2022-23 winter season, 
require local program operators and administrators to accept online applications for the fuel 
assistance program. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Maine State Housing Authority to adopt rules for the 
administration of its fuel assistance program that require local program operators and 
administrators to accept online applications for the program beginning no later than the 
2022-23 winter season.
An Act To Facilitate Access to Heating Assistance Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill Sponsor: Sen. Curry of Waldo Committee: Labor and Housing
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1966
Committee Amendment CA_A_S475 (Senate)

LD 1966 
LR 2596(01) 
An Act To Facilitate Access to Heating Assistance 
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Curry of Waldo 
Committee: Labor and Housing 
Fiscal Note Required: No 
fr ( 5--'-{ 72) 
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement 
Minor cost increase - Maine State Housing Autho1ity 
Additional costs to the Maine State Housing Authority to implement the requirements of this legislation can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2596(0 I) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Support Frontline Health Care Workers by Waiving Professional Licensing Fees (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1973
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: JACKSON, EVANS, CLAXTON, CURRY, RAFFERTY

Legislative Document
No. 1973
S.P. 705
In Senate, February 10, 2022
An Act To Support Frontline Health Care Workers by Waiving 
Professional Licensing Fees
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft and
Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, CURRY of Waldo, RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Waiver of professional licensing fees.  Notwithstanding any provision of 
law to the contrary, professional licensing fees are waived for the following persons for the 
period from March 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 and any professional licensing fees paid 
by such a person for that period must be refunded to that person:
1.  An emergency medical services person as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 32, section 83, subsection 12;
2.  A registered nurse;
3.  A licensed practical nurse;
4.  A respiratory care practitioner as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, 
section 9702, subsection 6;
5.  A midwife as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, section 12501, 
subsection 6-B; and
6. A person associated with the practices in subsections 1 to 5 and who is required to 
pay a licensing fee professional licensing fee.
Sec. 2.  Retroactivity. This Act applies retroactively to March 1, 2020.
SUMMARY
This bill waives professional licensing fees for emergency medical services persons, 
registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, respiratory care practitioners, midwives and 
persons associated with those practices for the period from March 1, 2020 to December 31, 
2022.  It requires that any professional licensing fees paid by such a person for that period 
be refunded to that person.