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Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1794
Committee Amendment CA_A_H752 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1335, L.D. 1794, "Resolve, Authorizing 
the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the 
Unorganized Territory" 
Amend the resolve on page 8 by striking out all of the last 4 lines (page 8, lines 38 to 
in L.D.). 
Amend the resolve on page 9 by striking out all of the first 17 lines (page 8, lines 1 to 
in L.D.) . 
. 16 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
18. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the resolve by removing the State Tax Assessor's authority to 
convey the interest of the State in a property in Freeman Township, Franklin County. 
FISCAL NOT.E REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l - 130LR2369(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/25/22 ;!;Pae 
LD 1794 
LR2369(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate 
in the Unorganized Territory 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •!t4• ({-f- 71; ~) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This resolve authorizes the State Tax Assessor to convey the interest of the State in several parcels of real estate in the 
Unorganized Territory (UT) acquired through the foreclosure of tax liens for nonpayment of property taxes. The funds 
received as a result of these sales will accrue as dedicated revenue to the Unorganized Territory Education and 
Services Fund and will be available to reduce future tax assessments in the UT. The amounts received from thest 
;S 
will depend on sale prices and cannot be estimated at this time. 
LR2369(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Coordinate Marine Port Development
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1796
Committee Amendment CA_A_H818 (House)

LD 1796 
LR2306(02) 
An Act To Coordinate Marine Port Development 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~" ( H -tf l f) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Maine Port Authority 
The Maine Port Authority's costs will increase to hire an Executive Director and other employees required by this 
legislation. Funds exist within the Authority for these costs. Any additional costs associated whh submitting the 
. annual report are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2306(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Law Enforcement Agencies To Retain Serial Numbers of Stolen Firearms
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1799
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MASON
Amends: 25 MRSA §2015

Legislative Document
No. 1799
H.P. 1340
House of Representatives, December 9, 2021
An Act To Require Law Enforcement Agencies To Retain Serial 
Numbers of Stolen Firearms
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 7, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2015 is enacted to read:
§2015.  Serial number of stolen firearm
A law enforcement agency that receives a report of a stolen firearm shall make a record 
of the serial number of the stolen firearm if the owner of the firearm provides the serial 
number to the law enforcement agency.  The law enforcement agency shall maintain a 
record made under this section until the firearm is recovered or destroyed.
SUMMARY
This bill would require a law enforcement agency to make a record of the serial number 
of a stolen firearm if the owner of the firearm provides the serial number to the law 
enforcement agency and to maintain that record until the firearm is recovered or destroyed.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Small Enterprise Growth Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1800
Committee Amendment CA_A_H759 (House)
Amends: 10 MRSA §382

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl "to H.P. 1341, L.D. 1800, "An Act To Amend 
the Laws Governing the Small Enterprise Growth Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec, 1. 10 MRSA §382, sub;.§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A. Qualifying venture fund. "Qualifying venture fund" means a venture capital 
fund that is managed by an entity other than the board and that the board finds demonstrates 
the potential to contribute venture capital funding in a manner that promotes economic 
growth in the State.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the definition of "qualifying venture fund" in the bill to 
clarify the qualities that a potential venture capital fund must demonstrate, as determined 
by the Small Enterprise Growth Board, i_n order to be considered a qualifying venture fund 
under the laws governing the Small Enterprise Growth Program. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Attract and Retain Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Personnel through the Maine Length of Service Award Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1803
Committee Amendment CA_A_H756 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from electronic originals 
(may include minor formatting differences from printed original) 
Date: \ / ~ l / 2-'2.. 
L.D. 1803 
(Filing No. H-15l.a) 
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of the House. 
130THLEGISLATURE 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1345, L.D. 1803, "An Act To Attract 
and Retain Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Personnel through the Maine 
Length of Service Award Program" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Attract and Retain Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Personnel through the Maine Length of Service Award Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1803
Senate Amendment SA_A_S627 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" f\- "to H.P. 1345, L.D. 1803, "An Act To Attract and 
Retain Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Personnel through the Maine Length 
of Service Award Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES COMMISSION, MAINE 
Maine Fire Protection Services Commission 0936 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the Maine Length of Service Award Program to 
provide length of service awards to eligible volunteer firefighters and emergency medical 
services personnel. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2021-22 
$0 
$0 
2022-23 
$500,000 
$500,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the appropriation in the bill of one-time funding for the Maine 
Length of Service Aw d Program from$ , 
,000 to $500,000. 
SPONSORED B : '-::>--------,1-t----------
( Sen at or BREEN, C.) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
i:;"lSCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/22/22 ;!;Pac:.. 
LD 1803 
LR2444(04) 
An Act To Attract and Retain Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Personnel through the 
Maine Length of Service Award Program 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ;1" to Original Bill { t;-{.o1..,7) 
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
($2,000,000) 
$0 
($2,000,000) 
Projections 
FY2023-24 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
$0 
$0 
This amendment reduces the General Fund appropriation from $2,500,000 to $500,000 in fiscal year 2022-23. 
LR2444(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Attract and Retain Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Personnel through the Maine Length of Service Award Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1803
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: THERIAULT

Legislative Document
No. 1803
H.P. 1345
House of Representatives, December 9, 2021
An Act To Attract and Retain Firefighters and Emergency Medical 
Services Personnel through the Maine Length of Service Award 
Program
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 7, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of China.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES COMMISSION, MAINE
Maine Fire Protection Services Commission 0936
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the Maine Length of Service Award Program to 
provide length of service awards to eligible volunteer firefighters and emergency medical 
services personnel.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$0
$2,500,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$0
$2,500,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding to the Maine Length of Service Award Program to provide 
length of service awards to eligible volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services 
personnel.
An Act To Amend the Requirements of the Reorganization Plan for the Formation of Regional School Units
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1802
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STEARNS, DAVIS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1461, 20-A MRSA §1479

Legislative Document
No. 1802
H.P. 1343
House of Representatives, December 9, 2021
An Act To Amend the Requirements of the Reorganization Plan for 
the Formation of Regional School Units
Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 7, 2021.  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 STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §1461, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 2009, c. 580, §3, is 
further amended in subparagraph (1) by repealing the first blocked paragraph.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §1461, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 2009, c. 580, §3, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (2) to read:
(2)  The plan must provide comprehensive programming for all students from 
kindergarten to grade 12 and must include at least one publicly supported 
secondary school., except if the plan provides comprehensive programming: 
(a)  For all students from grade 9 to grade 12 within the regional school unit, 
with programming for students from kindergarten to grade 8 provided by the 
separate school administrative units;
(b)  For all students from kindergarten to grade 8 within the regional school 
unit, with programming for students from grade 9 to grade 12 provided through 
the use of school choice pursuant to section 1479, subsection 4 or by a contract 
with another school administrative unit; or
(c)  For all students in a grade configuration that meets the needs of the students 
from the municipalities that make up the regional school unit.
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §1479, first ¶, as amended by PL 2011, c. 171, §2, is further 
amended to read:
A regional school unit shall maintain a program that includes kindergarten to grade 12 
except for the school administrative districts that did not operate kindergarten to grade 12 
that were reformulated into regional school units in accordance with Public Law 2007, 
chapter 240, Part XXXX, section 36, subsection 12, as amended by Public Law 2007, 
chapter 668, section 48, and except for a regional school unit operating under a plan 
described in section 1461, subsection 3, paragraph B, subparagraph (2), divisions (a) to (c).
SUMMARY
This bill modifies the regional school unit formation process to provide for 
comprehensive programming for all of the students from kindergarten to grade 12 with 
exceptions for those school administrative units that would benefit from a different grade 
level configuration in the regional school unit, allowing for the provision of comprehensive 
programming for which the regional school unit is responsible through the use of school 
choice, by a contract with another school administrative unit or by some other means.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 26: Producer Margins, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Milk Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1805
Committee Amendment CA_A_H766 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "II" to H.P. 1347, L.D. 1805, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Chapter 26: Producer Margins, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Maine Milk Commission" 
Amend the resolve by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and. allocations. Resolved: That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Milk Commission 0188 
Initiative: Adjusts allocation from updating the cost of production and target prices used to 
make payouts through the dairy stabilization program. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2021-22 
$0 
2022-23 
$8,751,652 
$0 
$8,751,652 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached} 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT. 
Revised: 02/11/22 ;t;Pae 
LD 1805 
LR 2157(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 26: Producer Margins, a Major Substantive Rule of 
the Maine Milk Commission 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment iff {(I ,,7??) 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
FY2022-23 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$0 
$8,751,652 
$6,977,962 
$6,979,925 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$8,751,652 
$6,977,962 
$6,979,825 
Revenue 
General Fund 
$0 
($8,751,652) 
($6,977,962) 
($6,979,925) 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$8,751,652 
$6,977,962 
$6,979,825 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill will adopt a Maine Mille Commission rule that creates a 4-tiered system and updates target prices for each 
tier based upon the breakeven cost of production used to make payouts through the Dairy Stabilization Program. It 
will decrease General Fund revenue by $8,751,652 in fiscal year 2022-23 and increase Other Special Revenue Funds 
revenue to the Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry by the same amounts. The bill includes a corresponding increase in the Other Special Revenue Funds 
allocation to allow increased payouts through the program. 
LR2157(02) -Fiscal Note -Pagel ofl
An Act To Expand Nursing Education Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1807
Committee Amendment CA_A_S469 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ,4" to S.P. 634, L.D. 1807, "An Act To Expand 
Nursing Education Programs" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/18/22 ;!;Pae 
LD 1807 
LR2375(02) 
An Act To Expand Nursing Education Programs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "rj-' { S- <..,j Ce_ 7 ') 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
J 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$2,500,000 
$0 
$2,500,000 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $2,500,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2022-23 to the 
Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees program within the Maine Community College System to 
expand its nursing education programs. 
LR2375(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 26: Producer Margins, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Milk Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1805
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document
No. 1805
H.P. 1347
House of Representatives, December 16, 2021
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 26: Producer 
Margins, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Milk Commission
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative O'NEIL of Saco for the Maine Milk Commission pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 14, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; 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.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 26:  Producer Margins, 
a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine Milk Commission that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 26:  Producer Margins, a major 
substantive rule of the Maine Milk Commission.
An Act To Expand Nursing Education Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1807
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, MILLETT, CLAXTON, WOODSOME, MARTIN, MEYER, PERRY, ZAGER

Legislative Document
No. 1807
S.P. 634
In Senate, December 17, 2021
An Act To Expand Nursing Education Programs
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 15, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs 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 MILLETT of Waterford and
Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, WOODSOME of York, Representatives: MARTIN of 
Eagle Lake, MEYER of Eliot, PERRY of Calais, ZAGER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE
Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to expand nursing education programs.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$0
$2,500,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$0
$2,500,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds to the Maine Community College System to expand 
nursing education programs.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1811
Committee Amendment CA_A_S408 (Senate)

COMMITTEEAMENDMENT"/1 "to S.P. 638, L.D.1811, "AnActToProvidefor 
the 2022 and 2023 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Examinations and Applications for Professional Engineers and Engineer-interns
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1810
Committee Amendment CA_A_S409 (Senate)
Amends: 32 MRSA §1352-A, 32 MRSA §1353

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" fl "to S.P. 637, L.D. 1810, "An Act Regarding 
Examinations and Applications for Professional Engineers and Engineer-interns" 
Amend the bill by inserting before section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1352-A, first ,r, as amended by PL 2005, c. 315, §20, is further 
amended to read: 
To be eligible for licensure as a professional engineer, an applicant must submit 5 
references with the application for licensure as a professional engineer, 3 of which must be 
from licensed professional engineers from this State or another state, territory or possession 
of the United States, District of Columbia or any foreign country having personal 
knowledge of the applicant's engineering experience. To be eligible for certification as an 
engineer-intern, an applicant must submit 3 chat=acter references with the application for 
certification. 
Each applicant shall demonstrate that the applicant is trustworthy and 
competent to engage in the practice of professional engineering in such a manner as to 
safeguard the interests of the public.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1353, first ,r, as amended by PL 2013, c. 296, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
Application for licensure as a professional engineer or certification as an engineer-
intern must be made on a form prescribed and furnished by the board, contain statements 
made under oath showing the applicant's education and a detailed summary of the 
applicant's technical experience and contain references as set forth in section 1352-A, none 
of which may be from members of the board. An applicant who fails to complete the 
application process within 5 years must reapply to the board, meet qualification 
requirements that are in effect at the time of the new application and submit updated 
documentation of engineering work experience. An applicant reapplying for licensure as a 
professional engineer must submit 5 references, 3 of which must be from licensed 
professional engineers as set forth in section 1352-A and be current at the time of the new 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Strengthen the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program by Providing for Increased Staffing
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1812
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DIAMOND, HANLEY, CARNEY, HICKMAN, KEIM, BABBIDGE

Legislative Document
No. 1812
S.P. 639
In Senate, December 17, 2021
An Act To Strengthen the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman 
Program by Providing for Increased Staffing
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 15, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative HANLEY of Pittston and
Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, KEIM of Oxford, 
Representative: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Ombudsman Program 0103
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to increase the current contract to add 2 associate 
ombudsman positions and one administrative assistant position for the child welfare 
services ombudsman program.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$250,000
$250,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$250,000
$250,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding for 2 associate ombudsman positions and one 
administrative assistant position for the child welfare services ombudsman program in the 
Executive Department.
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Oversized ATV" To Increase the Minimum Weight Requirement (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1813
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, DAVIS, STEWART, WHITE
Amends: 12 MRSA §13155

Legislative Document
No. 1813
S.P. 640
In Senate, December 17, 2021
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Oversized ATV" To Increase 
the Minimum Weight Requirement
(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 December 15, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, STEWART of Aroostook, Representatives: MARTIN of 
Sinclair, WHITE of Mars Hill.
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 must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period 
in order to make, as soon as possible, an amendment to law enacted by Public Law 2021, 
chapter 215, which took effect on October 18, 2021; 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.  12 MRSA §13155, sub-§5-B, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 215, §8, is amended 
to read:
5-B.  Oversized ATV.  A person may not register an oversized ATV except as provided 
in this subsection.  A resident who has registered an oversized ATV prior to January 1, 
2022 may continue to register that oversized ATV upon payment of the fee specified in 
subsection 5, paragraph A, and upon a transfer of ownership of that registered oversized 
ATV, the new owner may also register that oversized ATV upon payment of the fee 
specified in subsection 5, paragraph A.  For purposes of this subsection, "oversized ATV" 
means an ATV that is wider than 65 inches or weighs more than 2,000 2,400 pounds 
according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the definition of "oversized ATV" to increase the weight threshold 
from 2,000 pounds to 2,400 pounds.
An Act To Revise Certain Financial Regulatory Provisions of the Maine Insurance Code To Be Consistent with Model Laws from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1815
Committee Amendment CA_A_S425 (Senate)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §222

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 642, L.D. 1815, "An Act To Revise 
Certain Financial Regulatory Provisions of the Maine Insurance Code To Be Consistent 
with Model Laws from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 
'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 immediately necessary so group capital standards adopted 
in Maine law apply to operations of insurance holding companies domiciled in this State 
that do business internationally rather than standards adopted by the European Union 
pursuant to bilateral agreements entered into by the United States with the European Union 
and the United Kingdom; 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,' 
Amend the bill by inse1iing after section 20 the following: 
'Sec. 21. 24-A MRSA §222, sub-§13-A, 1G is enacted to read: 
G. 
A group capital calculation required under subsection 8, paragraph B-1, 
subparagraph (2) or its resulting group capital ratio or a liquidity stress test required 
under subsection 8, paragraph B-1, subparagraph (3) or its results and supporting 
disclosures is not a means to rank any insurers or insurance holding company systems.' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" (-l "to S.P. 642, L.D. 1815 ( ~-'-'/ 25) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that certain infom1ation is not a means to rank any insurers 
or insurance holding company systems. 
The amendment also adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote Labor Education through the University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1816
Senate Amendment SA_A_S628 (Senate)

SENATE AJv1ENDMENT" B "to H.P. 1349, L.D. 1816, "An Act To Promote Labor 
Education through the University of Maine System" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Labor and Community Education Center N942 
fuitiative: Provides ongoing funds to establish and maintain a labor and community 
education center at the University of Southern Maine to provide labor education and 
outreach. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2021-22 
$0 
$0 
2022-23 
$500,000 
$500,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the bill to reduce the ongoing General Fund appropriation by 
$200,000. 
SPONSORED B '--"'-------++----------
(Senator BREEN, C.) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/22/22 ;t?:rae 
LD 1816 
LR 2356(06) 
An Act To Promote Labor Education through the University of Maine System 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'n" to Original Bill ( $-'-ez~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY2022-23 
$0 
($200,000) 
$0 
($200,000) 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
($200,000) 
($200,000) 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
($200,000) 
This amendment reduces the ongoing General Fund cost of the bill by $200,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2022-
by eliminating the funding to the University of Maine System to expand the capacity for applied research, ongoing 
labor history and customized educational programs for the organized and unorganized labor force in the State. 
As amended, the bill still includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $500,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 
2022-23 to the University of Maine System for the establishment of a labor and community education center at the 
University of Southern Maine to provide labor education and outreach. 
LR2356(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Repeal the St. Francis Water District Charter and Direct the Town of St. Francis To Assume, Maintain and Operate the Property of the District
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1814
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, BALDACCI, BRYANT, MATLACK

Legislative Document
No. 1814
S.P. 641
In Senate, December 17, 2021
An Act To Repeal the St. Francis Water District Charter and Direct 
the Town of St. Francis To Assume, Maintain and Operate the 
Property of the District
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 15, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and
Senator: BALDACCI of Penobscot, Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, MATLACK of 
St. George.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1989, c. 51, as amended, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  Town of St. Francis to absorb St. Francis Water District.  Title to all 
personal property, real property, assets, benefits and liabilities of the St. Francis Water 
District, including, without limitation, all lands, waters, water rights, buildings and 
improvements, reservoirs, appurtenant easements and other rights appurtenant to the real 
property, and all easements in gross and all other interests, rights and duties of the St. 
Francis Water District pass to and vest in the Town of St. Francis, and the Town of St. 
Francis shall assume, maintain and operate all personal property, real property, assets, 
benefits and liabilities of the St. Francis Water District.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals Private and Special Law 1989, chapter 51, as amended, which created 
the St. Francis Water District, and directs the Town of St. Francis to assume, maintain and 
operate the property, benefits and liabilities of the district.
An Act To Promote Labor Education through the University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1816
Committee Amendment CA_A_H763 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1 "to H.P. 1349, L.D. 1816, "An Act To Promote 
Labor Education through the University of Maine System" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the first line (page 1, line 2 in L.D,) by inserting after the 
following: "The" the following: 'Board of Trustees of the' 
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Amend the bill in section 1 in the 6th line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by inserting after the 
following: "with the" the following: 'provost and the' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the 8th line (page 1, line 9 in L.D.) by inserting after the 
following: "offered by the center" the following: ', consistent with any applicable policies 
and collective bargaining agreements of the board of trustees' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the bill by clarifying it is the Board of Trustees of the 
University of Maine System that is required under the bill to establish a labor and 
community education center at the University of Southern Maine focused on providing 
lifelong community-based labor education, research and outreach. The amendment also 
requires the center to work collaboratively with the provost as well as with the President of 
the University of Southern Maine in integrating university curricula and faculty into 
education offered by the center, consistent with any applicable policies and collective 
bargaining agreements of the board of trustees. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/24/22 feae. 
LD 1816 
LR 2356(02) 
An Act To Promote Labor Education through the University of Maine System 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1ff{f/-1fo3) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$700,000 
$0 
$700,000 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
$700,000 
$700,000 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
$700,000 
$700,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations totaling $700,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2022-23 to 
the University of Maine System. Of this amount, $500,000 per year is appropriated for the establishment of a labor 
and community education center at the University of Southern Maine to provide labor education and outreach and 
$200,000 per year is appropriated to the Bureau of Labor Education at the University of Maine to expand the capacity 
for applied research, ongoing labor history and customized education programs for the organized and unorganized 
labor force in Maine. 
LR2356(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow the State's Adult Use Marijuana Tracking System To Track Plants and Products by Group
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1817
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SUPICA
Amends: 28-B MRSA §105

Legislative Document
No. 1817
H.P. 1350
House of Representatives, December 17, 2021
An Act To Allow the State's Adult Use Marijuana Tracking System 
To Track Plants and Products by Group
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 15, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-B MRSA §105, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  Group tracking.  The tracking system must allow for the tracking of a group 
that includes:
A.  Marijuana plants planted in the same area at the same time;
B.  Marijuana plants transplanted to the same area at the same time;
C.  Marijuana plants planted in and marijuana plants transplanted to the same area at 
the same time;
D.  Marijuana plants of multiple types that the licensee has designated as a group for 
the purpose of tracking; or
E.  Marijuana products that the licensee has designated as a group for the purpose of 
tracking.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the system administered by the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services for tracking adult use marijuana plants and products to track groups of 
plants or products.
Resolve, To Reestablish and Continue the Work of the Criminal Records Review Committee
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1818
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H872 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A ') to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Au to H.P. 1351, 
L.D. 1818) "Resolve, To Reestablish and Continue the Work of the Criminal Records 
Review Committee" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first paragraph after the title (page 1) 
line 11 in amendment). 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 3rd instructional paragraph after the 
title (page 1, line 26 in amendment). 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMA.RY 
This amendment removes the emergency pre,mble and emergency clause. 
SPONSOREDBY: ~/(d':{ffi 
(Representative HARNETT, T ~:,--
TOWN: Gardiner 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/29/22 :Wac:. 
LD 1818 
LR 2508(04) 
Resolve, To Reestablish and Continue the Work of the Criminal Records Review Committee 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment _:l\" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Harnett of Gardiner 
( 
) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
L H - 8r ;l... 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Legislative Cost/Study 
This amendment will eliminate the projected $1,000 cost of the study in fiscal year 2021-22 and increase the 
projected cost of the study from $2,250 to $3,250 in fiscal year 2022-23. 
LR2508(04) - Fiscal Note - Page l of 1
An Act To Strengthen the Governance of the Maine Community College System and University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1820
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H821 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to CO1\1MITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1353, 
L.D. 1820, "An Act To Strengthen the Governance of the Maine Community College 
System and University of Maine System" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Strengthen the Governance of the University of Maine System' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first paragraph after the title (page 1, 
line 12 in amendment). 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 6. 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 10 the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of section 10.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 7th paragraph (page 1, line 25 in 
amendment). 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 11. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provisions in the bill and Committee Amendment "A" 
that relate to the Maine Community College System. 
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SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative MILLETT; R.) 
TOWN: Cape Elizabeth 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(S~~ attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/21/22 ft'ac 
LD 1820 
LR2145(03) 
An Act To Strengthen the Governance of the Maine Community College System and University of 
Maine System 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ':A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Millett of Cape Elizabeth 
I H _ 8'°;).. 1) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
l,' 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
($20,000) 
$0 
($20,000) 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
($20,000) 
($20,000) 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
{$20,000) 
($20,000) 
Removing the Maine Community College System from the requirements of this legislation will eliminate the need for 
ongoing General Fund appropriations of $20,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2022-23 to the Maine Community 
College System for the costs associated with adding one full-time faculty member, one adjunct faculty member and 
one full-time nonfaculty member to its Board of Trustees. 
LR2145(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen the Governance of the Maine Community College System and University of Maine System,,
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1820
House Amendment HA_A_H833 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1353, L.D. 1820, "An Act To Strengthen the 
Governance of the Maine Community College System and University of Maine System,, 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pa11 letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
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TOWN: Cape Elizabeth 
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Page I - 130LR2145(06) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Interfering with an Election Official a Class C Crime
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1821
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: WHITE, FARRIN, CAIAZZO, DUNPHY, MADIGAN, MORALES, MORIARTY, RECKITT, BALDACCI, LUCHINI
Amends: 17-A MRSA §751, 21-A MRSA §674

Legislative Document
No. 1821
H.P. 1354
House of Representatives, December 17, 2021
An Act To Make Interfering with an Election Official a Class C 
Crime
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 15, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, DUNPHY of Old Town, MADIGAN of 
Waterville, MORALES of South Portland, MORIARTY of Cumberland, RECKITT of South 
Portland, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, LUCHINI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §751, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1997, c. 351, §2, is further 
amended to read:
2.   This section does not apply to:
A.  Refusal by a person to submit to an arrest or detention; or
B.  Escape by a person from official custody, as defined in section 755.; or
C.  Intentional interference by a person under Title 21-A, section 674, subsection 3, 
paragraph E.
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §674, sub-§3, ¶C, as amended by PL 2003, c. 447, §20, is 
further amended to read:
C.  Votes by using the name of another; or
Sec. 3.  21-A MRSA §674, sub-§3, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 447, §21, is 
amended to read:
D.  Attempts to vote by using the name of another.; or
Sec. 4.  21-A MRSA §674, sub-§3, ¶E is enacted to read:
E.  Intentionally interferes by force, violence or intimidation or by any physical act 
with any public official who is in fact performing or the person believes is performing 
an official function relating to a federal, state or municipal election.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a person commits a Class C crime if that person intentionally 
interferes by force, violence or intimidation or by any physical act with a public official 
who is in fact performing or the person believes is performing an official function relating 
to a federal, state or municipal election.  Current law provides that a person is guilty of 
obstructing government administration, which is a Class D crime, if the person 
intentionally interferes by force, violence or intimidation or by any physical act with a 
public servant performing or purporting to perform an official function.