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Resolve, Directing the Family Law Advisory Commission To Develop Options To Improve Preliminary Injunctions in Judicial Separation and Divorce Actions
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 2028

Legislative Document
No. 2028
S.P. 739
In Senate, March 21, 2022
Resolve, Directing the Family Law Advisory Commission To 
Develop Options To Improve Preliminary Injunctions in Judicial 
Separation and Divorce Actions
Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 
78, section 1.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Sec. 1.  Preliminary injunctions in judicial separation and divorce actions. 
Resolved: That the Family Law Advisory Commission, as established in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 52-A, shall review the elements of 
preliminary injunctions in judicial separation and divorce actions in Title 19-A and in the 
statutes of other states to analyze appropriate elements and when they should be applied.  
The commission shall develop options for improving preliminary injunctions in judicial 
separation and divorce actions.  The commission may include interested parties in the 
review, analysis and development of options.  The commission shall submit a report, 
including any recommendations, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over judiciary matters no later than December 15, 2022. The joint standing 
committee may report out legislation related to the report to the 131st Legislature in 2023.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Family Law Advisory Commission to review the elements of 
preliminary injunctions in judicial separation and divorce actions both in this State's 
statutes and in the statutes of other states. The commission is required to develop options 
for improving those preliminary injunctions. The commission must submit a report to the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters no 
later than December 15, 2022, and the joint standing committee may report out legislation 
related to the report to the 131st Legislature in 2023.
Approved: 03/17/22
LD 2028
LR 2651(01)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Family Law Advisory Commission in the Judicial Department are expected to be minor 
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - All Funds
Resolve, Directing the Family Law Advisory Commission To Develop Options To Improve 
Preliminary Injunctions in Judicial Separation and Divorce Actions
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Carney of Cumberland
Committee: Judiciary
LR2651(01) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Outdoor Stadiums To Sell Spirits (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 2031
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: DUNPHY
Amends: 28-A MRSA §2, 28-A MRSA §1074

Legislative Document
No. 2031
H.P. 1513
House of Representatives, March 22, 2022
An Act To Allow Outdoor Stadiums To Sell Spirits
(AFTER DEADLINE)
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, outdoor stadiums are currently authorized to serve alcohol, but only wine 
and malt liquor; and
Whereas, authorizing outdoor stadiums to also serve spirits will benefit the State's 
tourism industry; and
Whereas, the Legislature recognizes the importance of ensuring that outdoor 
stadiums are authorized to serve spirits in time for this year's tourism season; 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.  28-A MRSA §2, sub-§15, ¶M, as amended by PL 2011, c. 629, §3, is 
further amended to read:
M.  "Outdoor stadium" means any commercially operated outdoor facility with 3,000 
or more fixed seats designed or used for the playing of any sport or event that is open 
to the general public, charges a fee and has adequate facilities for the sale and 
consumption of wine and, malt liquor and spirits.
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §1074, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1997, c. 373, §101, is 
further amended to read:
1.  Issuance of licenses.  The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale 
of wine and, malt liquor and spirits to be consumed on the premises to outdoor stadiums, 
as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph M.  A concessionaire or lessee may be 
issued a license under this section, regardless of whether it controls the premises, as long 
as that concessionaire or lessee complies with the notice provisions applicable to qualified 
catering services in section 1076, subsection 7 prior to exercising the license.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the liquor licensing laws governing outdoor stadiums to allow outdoor 
stadiums to serve spirits, in addition to wine and malt liquor as provided in current law.
An Act Regarding Taxation of Energy Storage Facilities and Equipment (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 2030
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TERRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §691, 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 2030
H.P. 1512
House of Representatives, March 22, 2022
An Act Regarding Taxation of Energy Storage Facilities and 
Equipment
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §691, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 623, §1, is amended 
by enacting a new last blocked paragraph to read:
The limitations in this paragraph do not apply to an energy storage system. For 
purposes of this paragraph, "energy storage system" means commercial equipment, 
facilities or devices that are capable of absorbing energy, storing the energy for a period 
of time and discharging the energy after it has been stored.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§112 is enacted to read:
112.  Energy storage equipment.  Beginning January 1, 2023, sales or use of energy 
storage systems, including the sale or use of parts and accessories that are integral to an 
energy storage system and the sale or use of materials for the construction, repair or 
maintenance of an energy storage system. For purposes of this subsection, "energy storage 
system" means commercial equipment, facilities or devices that are capable of absorbing 
energy, storing the energy for a period of time and discharging the energy after it has been 
stored.
Sec. 3.  Application. That section of this Act that amends the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 36, section 691, subsection 2, paragraph A applies to property tax years 
beginning on or after April 1, 2022.
SUMMARY
This bill creates an exemption from sales and use tax for sales of commercial energy 
storage systems; integral parts and accessories for such a system; and materials for the 
construction, repair or maintenance of such a system. The bill also provides that the 
business equipment tax exemption is available for qualified energy storage systems.
An Act To Raise the Debt Limit of the Eagle Lake Water and Sewer District (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 2033
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 2033
H.P. 1514
House of Representatives, March 24, 2022
An Act To Raise the Debt Limit of the Eagle Lake Water and Sewer 
District
(AFTER DEADLINE)
(EMERGENCY)
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.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period 
to allow for the timely renovation of the Town of Eagle Lake's sewer system; 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.  P&SL 1955, c. 162, §8, as amended by P&SL 2009, c. 28, §1, is further 
amended to read:
Sec. 8.  Authorized to negotiate temporary loans; and to issue notes and 
bonds; declared a quasi-municipal corporation; notes and bonds legal 
investments for savings banks. For accomplishing the purposes of this Act, the district, 
through its trustees, is authorized to borrow money temporarily, and to issue for the 
borrowing of money the interest-bearing negotiable notes of the district, and for the purpose 
of refunding the indebtedness created, of paying any necessary expenses and liabilities 
incurred under the provisions of this Act, including the expenses incurred in the creation 
of the district, of securing sources of supply, taking water and land, paying damages, laying 
pipes, constructing, maintaining and operating a water plant and sewerage and drainage 
system and making extensions, additions and improvements to the same, the district, 
through its trustees, may from time to time issue bonds of the district to an amount not 
exceeding $3,500,000 $5,000,000. Said notes and bonds shall be are legal obligations of 
said district, which is hereby declared to be a quasi-municipal corporation within the 
meaning of the Maine Revised Statutes of 1964, Title 30 30-A, section 5053 5701, and all 
the provisions of said section shall be are applicable thereto. The said notes and bonds shall 
be are exempt from taxation, and shall be are a legal investment for savings banks.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill raises the debt limit of the Eagle Lake Water and Sewer District from 
$3,500,000 to $5,000,000 and corrects an obsolete cross-reference.
An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Licensure of Certain Individuals from Other Jurisdictions
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 2035
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_B_H953 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "B '' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1517, 
L.D. 2035, "An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Licensure of Certain 
Individuals from Other Jurisdictions" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in paragraph O in the 5th and 6th lines (page 1, 
lines 20 and 21 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
11otherjurisdietiofls, ifleluding 
other states, United States te!'l'itories," and inserting the following: 'other jurisdictions, 
including other states, United States tel'l'itories,' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in paragraph P in the 5th and 6th lines (page 1, 
lines 33 and 34 in amendment) by striking out the following: "otherjudsdietions, including 
other states, United States territories," and inse11ing the following: 'other jurisdictions, 
including other states, United States territories,' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pat1 letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment restores language that applies certain documentation and fee waivers 
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(RepresentativeffE~ 
TOWN: South Berwick 
Page I • 130LR2653(03) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Licensure of Cettain Individuals from Other Jurisdictions
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 2035
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H952 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1517, 
L.D. 2035, "An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Licensure of Cettain 
Individuals from Other Jurisdictions" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in paragraph O in the 5th and 6th lines (page 1, 
lines 20 and 21 'in amendment) by striking out the following: "otherjul'isdiotions, iHeluding 
other states, United States territories," and insetting the following: 'other jurisdictions, 
including other states, United States territories,' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in paragraph P in the 5th and 6th lines (page 1, 
lines 33 and 34 in amendment) by striking out the following: "other jurisdictions, including 
other states, United States ten-itories," and inserting the following: 'other jurisdictions, 
including other states, United States territories,' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment restores la..-,rrmn,,-+!o_,,t applies certain documentation and fee waivers 
to individuals educated or trained • other jun ictions inside the United States. 
SPONSORED BY: ---::;;,,,..q;.,c__..::::..4,.£.-:.,.------:i=-::...__----
(Representative COLLAMORE, A.) 
TOWN: Pittsfield 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted Legislation
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 2041
Senate Amendment SA_B_HA_A_S654 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT •:1) "to HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1544, L.D. 
2041, "An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted Legislation" 
Amend the amendment in Part C in section 4 in the last line (page 2, line 7 in 
amendment) by inserting after the following: "subsection 7" the following: ', may not be 
considered to reduce need, as defined in Title 22, section 4301, subsection 10, and may not 
be considered a potential resource as defined in Title 22, section 4317' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends House Amendment "A" to further exclude the COVID 
Pandemic Relief Payment Program payments from being used to reduce need or considered 
a potential resource under the municipal general assistance program. 
SPONSORED BY: -+--A,'---'-"---'--=...i..--+::,-~~::;__...!.........-=.= 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted Legislation
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 2041
Senate Amendment SA_A_SA_A_S655 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 'A" to SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1544, L.D. 
2041, "An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted Legislation" 
Amend the amendment in Part C in section 5 in the 8th line (page 3, line 8 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "or reduced-price" 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the initiative providing funding for breakfasts and 
lunches in private schools the application to students that are ineligible for a reduced-price 
breakfast or lunch. 
SPONSORED BY: __ GL....__._J-~-------
(Senator BAILEY, D~-----
COUNTY: York 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/09/22 feae 
LD 2041 
LR 2726(08) 
An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted Legislation 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Senate Amendment "A" (~Lo.SS) 
Sponsor: Sen. Bailey of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Initiative language change only 
This amendment makes a change to the language in the initiative in Senate Amendment "A" but does not change the 
amount of allocation provided. 
LR2726(08) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1