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Resolve, to Provide Support for an Early Intervention and Preschool Child Care Services Program in Kennebec County
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0820
Committee Amendment CA_A_H68 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,' to H.P. 509, L.D. 820, "Resolve, to Provide 
Support for an Early Intervention and Preschool Child Care Services Program in Kennebec 
County" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority repo11 of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/18/23 ~ae. 
LD820 
LR 2057(02) 
Resolve, to Provide Support for an Early Intervention and Preschool Child Care Services Program in 
Kennebec County 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment #•{f/•t,'iJ) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$650,500 
$0 
$650,500 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Depaiiment of Health and Human Services of 
$650,500 in fiscal year 2023-24 for the start-up costs and expenses for the first year of a newly established child care 
program. 
LR2057(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Provide Support for an Early Intervention and Preschool Child Care Services Program in Kennebec County
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0820
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LEMELIN

Legislative Document
No. 820
H.P. 509
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
Resolve, to Provide Support for an Early Intervention and Preschool 
Child Care Services Program in Kennebec County
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to issue request for 
proposals for quality child care services. Resolved: That, no later than January 1, 
2024, the Department of Health and Human Services shall issue a request for proposals to 
establish a quality child care program for children from birth to 3 years of age in Kennebec 
County in order to alleviate the long waiting lists for child care services.  The child care 
program must focus on play, movement, nutrition, social engagement and exploration with 
toys and materials and provide education for parents on their children's development.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  Resolved:  That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Child Care Services 0563
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the start-up costs and expenses for the first year 
of the newly established child care program.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$650,500
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$650,500
$0
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to issue a request 
for proposals to establish a quality child care program for children from birth to 3 years of 
age in Kennebec County.
Resolve, to Improve Access to Neurobehavioral Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0821
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LEMELIN, FAULKINGHAM

Legislative Document
No. 821
H.P. 510
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
Resolve, to Improve Access to Neurobehavioral Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.
Cosponsored by Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to provide 
neurobehavioral beds.  Resolved:  That, no later than September 1, 2024, the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall provide 16 new neurobehavioral beds in 
one or more neurobehavioral centers to serve individuals with significant behavioral 
challenges and complex medical needs who need short-term treatment before transitioning 
to a long-term care environment.  A center shall serve individuals with dementia, brain 
injury, intellectual disabilities or autism and accompanying behavioral issues who cannot 
be served appropriately in the community or in a nursing facility lacking specialized 
neurobehavioral services but are not in need of hospitalization.  A center shall provide 
evaluation and short-term treatment for no longer than one year and shall facilitate 
transition to a long-term care environment in the community or in a long-term care facility 
with appropriate treatment supports.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide by 
September 1, 2024 16 new neurobehavioral beds in one or more neurobehavioral centers 
to serve individuals with significant behavioral challenges and complex medical needs who 
need evaluation and short-term treatment before transitioning to a long-term care 
environment either in the community or in a long-term care facility.
An Act to Allow All Corporations to Self-insure Motor Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0822
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FOSTER, COLLAMORE, CYRWAY, DRINKWATER, LANDRY, MASON, MORRIS, NUTTING
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1605

Legislative Document
No. 822
H.P. 511
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Allow All Corporations to Self-insure Motor Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, CYRWAY of Albion, 
DRINKWATER of Milford, LANDRY of Farmington, MASON of Lisbon, MORRIS of 
Turner, NUTTING of Oakland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1605, sub-§3, ¶C, as amended by PL 2021, c. 254, §1, is 
further amended to read:
C.  For a corporation that is a transmission and distribution utility as defined in Title 
35‑A, section 102, subsection 20‑B, by satisfying the Secretary of State that the 
corporation has financial ability to comply with the requirements of this subchapter.
SUMMARY
This bill allows any corporation to provide proof of financial responsibility to the 
Secretary of State with respect to motor vehicles for self-insurance purposes.
An Act to Reimburse the Town of Charleston for Expenses Related to the Mountain View Correctional Facility
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0823
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FOSTER, GUERIN, CARMICHAEL, DRINKWATER, RUDNICKI

Legislative Document
No. 823
H.P. 512
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Reimburse the Town of Charleston for Expenses Related 
to the Mountain View Correctional Facility
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and
Representatives: CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, DRINKWATER of Milford, RUDNICKI of 
Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to reimburse the Town of Charleston for expenses 
related to the state-owned Mountain View Correctional Facility.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0826
Committee Amendment CA_A_H275 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act Relating to Transportation Services for MaineCare Members with Multiple Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0825
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LEMELIN
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-K

Legislative Document
No. 825
H.P. 514
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act Relating to Transportation Services for MaineCare 
Members with Multiple Disabilities
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-KKK is enacted to read:
§3174-KKK.  Transportation services for MaineCare members with multiple 
disabilities
1.  Requirements.  A provider of a transportation service covered by the MaineCare 
program to a member of the MaineCare program with multiple disabilities shall:
A. Ensure that a vehicle transporting the MaineCare member is equipped in a manner 
that accommodates the member's disabilities safely;
B.  Ensure that the driver is physically capable of assisting the MaineCare member in 
the event of an emergency; and
C. To the extent possible, provide consistency in drivers.
2.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that transportation services provided to members of the MaineCare 
program who have multiple disabilities ensure that a vehicle transporting the MaineCare 
member is equipped in a manner that accommodates the member's disabilities safely, 
ensure that the driver is physically capable of assisting the member in the event of an 
emergency and, to the extent possible, provide consistency in drivers.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Review Reimbursement Rates for Nursing Facilities on Islands
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0824
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: EATON, GROHOSKI, MILLIKEN, RUSSELL, WILLIAMS

Legislative Document
No. 824
H.P. 513
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to 
Review Reimbursement Rates for Nursing Facilities on Islands
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative EATON of Deer Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and
Representatives: MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, RUSSELL of Verona Island, WILLIAMS of Bar 
Harbor.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to review reimbursement 
rates for nursing facilities located on islands.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health 
and Human Services shall review its reimbursement rates for nursing facilities located on 
islands in the State for consistency in rates across facilities.  No later than December 6, 
2023, the department shall report its findings to the Joint Standing Committee on Health 
and Human Services.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to review its 
reimbursement rates for nursing facilities located on islands in the State and to report its 
findings to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0827
Committee Amendment CA_A_H322 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Allow Employees to Request Flexible Work Schedules
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0827
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: ROEDER, CLUCHEY, GATTINE, GRAMLICH, JAUCH, SKOLD, WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 827
H.P. 516
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Allow Employees to Request Flexible Work Schedules
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, GATTINE of Westbrook, 
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, JAUCH of Topsham, SKOLD of Portland, WARREN of 
Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA c. 7, sub-c. 13 is enacted to read:
SUBCHAPTER 13
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES
§879-A.  Flexible work schedules
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Flexible work schedule" means a work arrangement in which an employee works 
completely or partially at a location other than the place of employment or works hours 
different than the regular hours of the position.
B.  "Private employer" has the same meaning as in section 877, subsection 2.
C.  "Public employer" has the same meaning as in section 979-A, subsection 5.
2.  Request; duration.  An employee of a public employer or private employer may 
request a flexible work schedule for up to 6 months at a time.  An employer may not 
discipline an employee who requests a flexible work schedule.  
3.  Renewal.  If an employee's request under subsection 2 is approved by the employer, 
the employee has a reasonable expectation of the flexible work schedule continuing in 6-
month increments unless the employer provides written notice to the employee that the 
flexible work schedule will not be continued beyond the time period approved under 
subsection 2.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that an employee of a public or private employer may request a 
flexible work schedule for up to 6 months at a time and that the employer may not discipline 
an employee who requests a flexible work schedule.  The bill provides that the flexible 
work schedule continues in 6-month increments unless the employer provides written 
notice to the employee.
An Act to Allow Employees to Request Flexible Work Schedules
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0827
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S722 (Senate)

LD 827 
LR 1210(04) 
An Act to Allow Employees to Request Flexible Work Schedules 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "I/' to Committee Amendment "A" lS· 71::..~) 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($34,446) 
($47,619) 
($34,446) 
($47,619) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($49,075) 
($49,075) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($50,584) 
. ($50,584) 
This amendment eliminates the one half-time Labor & Safety Inspector position and the ongoing General Fund 
appropriations of $34,446 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $47,619 in fiscal year 2024-25 to the Regulation and 
Enforcement program within the Depaiiment of Labor included in the bill to support the anticipated increas~ in 
workload to ensure compliance with new requirements regarding flexible work schedules. The Department of Labor 
has indicated that without additional staffing resources it will need to prioritize enforcement activities. 
LR1210(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Ban the Drug Tlaneptme
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0828
Committee Amendment CA_A_H421 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A "to HP 517, L D 828, "An Act to Ban the Drug 
Tlaneptme" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the maJority report of the committee, mcot porates a fiscal 
note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/05/23 !Wac.. 
LD 828 
LR 610(02) 
An Act to Ban the Drug Tianeptine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment_,A" /j-J- LJ:)...D 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
~ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current bienmum cost mcrease - General Fund 
Mmor revenue mcrease - General Fund 
Mmor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correct1onal and Judicial Impact Statements 
Estabhshes new Class B crnne The current average cost of mcarceratmg one mdividual for a smgle year 1s $55,203. 
The addittonal w01kload associated with the mmnnal number of new felony cases filed m the court system does not 
require add1t10nal fundmg at this time 
The collect10n of add1t10nal fine revenue associated with addmg tianeptme as a Schedule W drug will mcrease 
General Fund and dedicated revenue by mmor amounts 
LR0610(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0828
House Amendment HA_A_H461 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Ban the Drug Tianeptine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0828
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: LEMELIN
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1102

Legislative Document
No. 828
H.P. 517
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Ban the Drug Tianeptine
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, tianeptine is a highly addictive drug; and
Whereas, the use of tianeptine increases the risk of overdose deaths; and
Whereas, the drug should be prohibited as soon as possible to prevent overdose 
deaths; 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.  17-A MRSA §1102, sub-§1, ¶O, as amended by PL 2013, c. 194, §7, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (14) to read:
(14)  Paramethoxyethylamphetamine, PMEA; and
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §1102, sub-§1, ¶P, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 194, §8, is 
amended by amending subparagraph (15) in the first blocked paragraph to read:
This subparagraph does not include a drug listed in section 1102 or a drug approved 
by the United States Food and Drug Administration.; and
Sec. 3.  17-A MRSA §1102, sub-§1, ¶Q is enacted to read:
Q.  Tianeptine.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill adds tianeptine as a Schedule W drug.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0829
Committee Amendment CA_A_H287 (House)

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Resolve, Directing the Maine Community College System to Study Providing On-campus Housing on All Campuses
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0830
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: HOBBS, BRENNER, BRENNAN, DODGE, LANDRY, PERRY, RUNTE, SARGENT, SHAW, CURRY

Legislative Document
No. 830
H.P. 519
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Maine Community College System to Study 
Providing On-campus Housing on All Campuses
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HOBBS of Wells.
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, LANDRY of Farmington, 
PERRY of Calais, RUNTE of York, SARGENT of York, SHAW of Auburn, Senator: CURRY 
of Waldo.
Sec. 1.  Campus housing study. Resolved: That the Maine Community College 
System shall study providing on-campus housing for students, focusing in particular on 
campuses that do not offer housing currently.  The system shall consider the cost of 
constructing housing, available space on campuses, the cost to students, other infrastructure 
and staff that would be necessary to support housing, alternate housing options and any 
other issues the system feels are appropriate.  The system shall report its findings and any 
suggested legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 
no later than December 6, 2023.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Maine Community College System to study providing on-
campus housing for students, focusing in particular on campuses that do not offer housing 
currently.  The system must consider the cost of constructing housing, available space on 
campuses, the cost to students, other infrastructure and staff that would be necessary to 
support housing, alternate housing options and any other issues the system feels are 
appropriate.  The system must report its findings and any suggested legislation to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs no later than December 6, 2023.
An Act Regarding Low Success Rates for Moose Hunting
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0831
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WOOD, COSTAIN, DUNPHY, LANDRY, MASON, NESS, THORNE, WHITE
Amends: 12 MRSA §11552

Legislative Document
No. 831
H.P. 520
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act Regarding Low Success Rates for Moose Hunting
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WOOD of Greene.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, DUNPHY of Embden, LANDRY of 
Farmington, MASON of Lisbon, NESS of Fryeburg, THORNE of Carmel, WHITE of 
Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11552, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read:
2.  Moose management.  To effectively manage the moose herd in the State, the 
commissioner may by rule establish:
A.  The number of moose permits to be issued every year, including a percentage for 
antlerless moose;
B.  The length of the moose hunting season; and
C.  The timing of the moose hunting season.; and
D.  The adjustment of the moose hunting season in each wildlife management district 
based on the success rate for moose hunting in that district, such that wildlife 
management districts 7 and 8 each have 2 independent moose hunting seasons, one in 
September and one in October.
Sec. 2.  Rules.  The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall adopt rules 
specifying when each wildlife management district will be open for moose hunting under 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 11552, such that if a district had a less than 
50% success rate for moose hunts over 2 consecutive seasons, the district must begin its 
open hunting season in the first week of the moose hunting season. Wildlife management 
districts 7 and 8 must each have 2 independent moose hunting seasons, one in September 
and one in October. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules 
pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, when establishing 
rules that manage moose hunting seasons, to take into consideration the moose hunting 
success rate of each wildlife management district when establishing the beginning date for 
moose hunting in that district. The bill also directs the commissioner to establish 2 
independent moose hunting seasons in wildlife management districts 7 and 8.
An Act to Sustain the Medical Use of Cannabis Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0832
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: BOYER, BRAKEY

Legislative Document
No. 832
H.P. 521
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Sustain the Medical Use of Cannabis Program
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.
Cosponsored by Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would enact provisions of law to sustain the State's program for the medical 
use of cannabis.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0834
Committee Amendment CA_A_H48 (House)

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An Act to Phase Out the Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0835
Committee Amendment CA_A_H142 (House)

COMMITTEE AMEND:MENT 'A" to HP 524, L D 83 5, "An Act to Phase Out the 
Income Tax" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcorporates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/18/23 ;t,,ae 
LD835 
LR 1612(02) 
An Act to Phase Out the Income Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee AmendmentA"" I;-/- I t/:J. \ 
Committee: Taxation 
~ 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Offsetting ongomg appropnat10n reduct10ns begm m fiscal year 2024-25 - General Fund 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Genet al Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Genet al Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections FY Projections FY 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
2025-26 
2026~ ,,.., 
$214,244,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 ($812,544,500) ($1,550,865,500) ($2,412,905,000) 
($214,244,000) ($812,544,500) ($1,550,865,500) ($2,412,905,000) 
($11,276,000) 
($42,765,500) 
($81,624,500) 
($126,995,000) 
Thts bill phases out the state mcome tax over a 5-year period startmg with the 2024 tax year General Fund revenue 
will decrease by $214,244,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 and $812,544,500 m fiscal year 2024-25 The reduct10ns m 
mcome tax revenue will reduce Local Government Fund revenue by $11,276,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 and 
$42,765,500 m fiscal year 2024-25 
Begmnmg m fiscal year 2024-25, General Fund deappropnat10ns across all departments will be required to offset 
reductions m General Fund revenue The Bureau of the Budget m the Department of Admimstrative and Fmancial 
Services is requned to reduce the budget of each department of State Government proportmally to achieve the offset 
Decreases m General Fund revenue durmg the final 6 months of fiscal year 2023-24 due to lower mcome tax 
w1tholdmg and estimated payments for the 2024 tax year will not have offsettmg reduct1011s m General Fund 
appropnations m fiscal year 2023-24 The reduction m Local Government Fund revenues is an ongomg permanent 
~ 
loss to mumcipaht1es 
LR1612(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0832
Committee Amendment CA_A_H706 (House)

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An Act to Prohibit Persons Who Donate to a Governor's Transition Committee and Inaugural Committee from Registering as Lobbyists
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0833
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: BOYER, GROHOSKI, ANDREWS, CARLOW, COLLINGS, HYMES, PLUECKER, SMITH, WARREN, BRAKEY
Amends: 3 MRSA §318-A

Legislative Document
No. 833
H.P. 522
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Prohibit Persons Who Donate to a Governor's Transition 
Committee and Inaugural Committee from Registering as Lobbyists
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, CARLOW of Buxton, COLLINGS of Portland, 
HYMES of Waldo, PLUECKER of Warren, SMITH of Palermo, WARREN of Scarborough, 
Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  3 MRSA §318-A, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 288, §1, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place:
§318-A.  Prohibitions
1.  Previous employment.  A person may not register as a lobbyist or lobbyist associate 
or engage in activities that require registration as a lobbyist or lobbyist associate as defined 
by section 312‑A, subsections 10 and 10‑A, respectively, if that person has within the 
previous 12 months been employed in a position for which the salary is subject to 
adjustment by the Governor under Title 2, section 6 or that is described as a major policy-
influencing position under Title 5, chapter 71.  A person who violates this subsection may 
be assessed a fine of $100 for every day the person engages in lobbying.
2.  Contribution to transition committee or inaugural committee or expenses.  A 
person may not register as a lobbyist or lobbyist associate or engage in activities that require 
registration as a lobbyist or lobbyist associate as defined in section 312-A, subsections 10 
and 10-A, respectively, if that person has contributed to the transition committee or 
inaugural committee or expenses of a Governor-elect.  The prohibition described in this 
subsection is in effect for the length of the term served by the Governor-elect as Governor.  
A person who violates this subsection may be assessed a fine of $100 for every day the 
person engages in lobbying.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a person from registering as a lobbyist or lobbyist associate or 
engaging in activities that require registration as a lobbyist or lobbyist associate if the 
person has contributed to the transitional committee or inaugural committee or expenses of 
a Governor-elect.  The prohibition is in effect for the length of the term served by the 
Governor-elect as Governor.
An Act to Ensure College Credit Classes Taken in Secondary School Are Credited at the University Level
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0837
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LYMAN, POULIOT, CROCKETT, MORRIS, QUINT, SAMPSON, WHITE, KEIM, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4774

Legislative Document
No. 837
H.P. 526
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Ensure College Credit Classes Taken in Secondary School 
Are Credited at the University Level
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, MORRIS of Turner, QUINT of Hodgdon, 
SAMPSON of Alfred, WHITE of Waterville, Senators: KEIM of Oxford, TIMBERLAKE of 
Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4774, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 758, §2, is amended 
to read:
2.  Postsecondary credit.  The eligible institution shall grant full credit to any student 
who successfully completes a course at the any eligible institution under this chapter or 
who successfully completes a course for college credit while enrolled as a secondary school 
student.  The course must apply to graduation requirements at the eligible institution in 
which it was taken or be transferable to another eligible institution on an equal basis with 
a course taken by any other student at the eligible institution.
SUMMARY
This bill requires an eligible institution of higher education to grant full credit to a 
secondary school student who successfully completes a postsecondary course at an eligible 
institution of higher education.
An Act to Identify the State's Unidentified Human Remains
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0838
Committee Amendment CA_A_H807 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " p^» to H.P. 527, L.D. 838, "An Act to Identify the
State's Unidentified Human Remains"
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3028-A in subsection 1 in the 5th line (page 1, line 12
in L.D.) by striking out the following; "or" and inserting the following; 'are excluded from
the operation of this section. Human remams'
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3028-A in subsection 1 in the 6th line (page 1, line 13
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "section" and inserting the following; subsection
and must be handled in the manner required by section 2842-B'
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following:
'See. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412
Initiative; Provides funds for forensic genetic genealogy testing of the deoxyribonucleic
acid, or DNA, of unidentified human remains,
GENERAL FUND 2023-24 2024-25
All Other $0 $100,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $100,000
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
0 number to read consecutively .
SUMMARY
This amendment adds to the provision in the bill regarding storage and disposition of
human remains a cross-reference to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 2842-B,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " {-^ " to H.P. 527, L.D. 838
which describes the manner in which Native American human remains are to be handled.
The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQUDIED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 02/22/24 ^^d
LD 838 LR 1829(02)
An Act to Identify the State's Unidentified Human Remains
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^" ([-} -\
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $100,000 $15,000 $15,000
Appropriations/AHocations
General Fund $0 $100,000 $15,000 $15,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner within the Office of the
Attorney General of $100,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 to procure services for forensic genetic genealogy testing of the
deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, of unidentified human remains, The fiscal year 2024-25 cost assumes testing of 20
bodies currently m the possession of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, In subsequent years the projected
cost assumes testing of 3 additional bodies per year,
LR1829(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0840
Committee Amendment CA_A_H344 (House)

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An Act to Penmt a Short-term Waiver from the Minimum Wage for Chronically Unemployed Individuals
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0841
Committee Amendment CA_A_H80 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If,' to HP 530, L.D 841, "An Act to Penmt a 
Short-term Waiver from the Minimum Wage for Chronically Unemployed Individuals" 
Amend the bill m section 1 m §666-A by msertmg after subsection 4 the followmg 
'5. Limitation on employer employing individuals issued a special certificate. An 
employer may employ only one md1vidual issued a special certificate under subsection 2 
at any one time ' 
Amend the bill by msertmg after section 1 the followmg 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The followmg appropriations and 
allocat10ns are made 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Regulation and Enforcement 0159 
Imt1ative· Provides ongomg funds for 2 Labor and Safety Inspector posit10ns and i elated 
All Other costs necessary to support the anticipated mcrease m 1 egulatory oversight to 
ensure compliance with the law regardmg special wage certificates for md1viduals 
expenencmg chrome unemployment. 
GENERAL FUND 
2023-24 
2024-25 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
2.000 
000 
Personal Services 
$134,015 
$187,620 
All Other 
$10,753 
$14,337 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$144,768 
$201,957 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbei mg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS,. 
COMMITIEEAMENDMENT~HP 530,LD 841 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the mmonty report of the committee This amendment specifies 
that an employer that employs a chronically unemployed md1v1dual issued a special 
certificate by the Director of Labor Standards withm the Department of Labor may employ 
only one mdividual issued a special certificate at any one time The amendment adds an 
appropriations and allocations section 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/23/23 ~ae. 
131st MAINE LE ISLATURE 
LD 841 
LR 1144(02) 
An Act to Permit a Short-term Waiver from the Minimum Wage for Chromcally Unemployed 
Individuals 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment (/r{lf~g D) 
Committee: Labor and Housing 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocat1ons 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$144,768 
$201,957 
$144,768 
$201,957 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$208,711 
$208,711 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$215,709 
$215,709 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropnat10ns of $144,768 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $201,957 m fiscal year 
2024-25 to the Regulation and Enforcement program w1thm the Department of Labor for 2 Labor and Safety Inspector 
pos1t10ns and related All Other costs necessary to support the anticipated mcrease in regulatory oversight to ensure 
compliance with the law regardmg special wage certificates for mdividuals expenencmg chrome unemployment This 
estimate assumes an October 1, 2023 effective date 
LRl 144(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Permit a Short-term Waiver from the Minimum Wage for Chronically Unemployed Individuals
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0841
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: WALKER, BRADSTREET, LANDRY
Amends: 26 MRSA §666-A

Legislative Document
No. 841
H.P. 530
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Permit a Short-term Waiver from the Minimum Wage for 
Chronically Unemployed Individuals
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WALKER of Naples.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, LANDRY of Farmington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §666-A is enacted to read:
§666-A.  Special wage certificates for individuals with chronic unemployment
1.  Chronically unemployed; definition.  As used in this section, "chronically 
unemployed," with respect to an individual, means that the individual has been unemployed 
for at least 24 months and is available for full-time employment.
2.  Director may issue special certificate to chronically unemployed individual.  
Beginning January 1, 2024, the director may issue a special certificate to a chronically 
unemployed individual authorizing the individual to negotiate with prospective employers 
terms and conditions of employment, including compensation less than the minimum wage, 
in accordance with subsection 3.
3.  Validity of certificate; employer to pay minimum wage.  A certificate issued 
under subsection 2 is valid only for the duration of time equal to that of the individual's 
previous unemployment prior to the individual's beginning employment with an employer 
under subsection 2. After that time period, if the terms and conditions include compensation 
less than the minimum wage, the employer shall pay the individual at least the minimum 
wage as described in section 664.
4.  Employee receiving public assistance to maintain eligibility for 12 months.  
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an individual who has been issued a 
certificate under subsection 2 may not have that individual's public assistance benefits 
reduced or discontinued due to the individual's income for at least 12 months following the 
individual's employment by an employer pursuant to this section.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Director of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor to 
issue a special certificate to a chronically unemployed individual authorizing the individual 
to negotiate with prospective employers terms and conditions of employment, including 
compensation less than the minimum wage, for the duration of time equal to that of the 
individual's previous unemployment prior to the individual's beginning employment with 
an employer.
An Act to Support Individuals with Personality Disorder or Emotional Dysregulation by Requiring Reimbursement Under the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0840
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, BRENNER, BOYLE, GRAMLICH, MALON, SHAGOURY, SHEEHAN, CARNEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-K

Legislative Document
No. 840
H.P. 529
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Support Individuals with Personality Disorder or 
Emotional Dysregulation by Requiring Reimbursement Under the 
MaineCare Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and
Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MALON of 
Biddeford, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, Senator: CARNEY of 
Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-KKK is enacted to read:
§3174-KKK.  Reimbursement for treatment of personality disorder and emotional 
dysregulation
Beginning January 1, 2024, the department shall reimburse under the MaineCare 
program for the treatment of personality disorder and emotional dysregulation.  The 
department shall establish a bundled reimbursement rate for the treatment of MaineCare 
members diagnosed with personality disorder or emotional dysregulation.  In establishing 
the bundled reimbursement rate, the department shall consider various bundled 
reimbursement rate structures, including a daily rate and a monthly rate. The bundled 
reimbursement rate must include participation in a dialectical behavior therapy intensive 
outpatient program, psychiatry services, nursing services, case management, residential 
services, after-hours skills coaching and supported employment services.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, beginning January 1, 
2024, to reimburse under the MaineCare program for the treatment of personality disorder 
and emotional dysregulation.  The bill also requires the department to establish a bundled 
reimbursement rate for the treatment of MaineCare members diagnosed with personality 
disorder or emotional dysregulation.
An Act to Strengthen the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority by Inviting Participation on the Board of Directors by and Negotiating for Funding from the State of New Hampshire and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0842
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ANKELES, ROTUNDO, DHALAC, LAJOIE, LEE, LOOKNER, SUPICA
Amends: 23 MRSA §8112

Legislative Document
No. 842
H.P. 531
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Strengthen the Northern New England Passenger Rail 
Authority by Inviting Participation on the Board of Directors by 
and Negotiating for Funding from the State of New Hampshire and 
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and
Representatives: DHALAC of South Portland, LAJOIE of Lewiston, LEE of Auburn, 
LOOKNER of Portland, SUPICA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §8112, sub-§1, as repealed and replaced by PL 2005, c. 312, §8, 
is amended to read:
1.  Board of directors.  The authority consists of a board of 7 directors.  The 7 directors 
are the Commissioner of Transportation, who is a director ex officio, the Commissioner of 
Economic and Community Development, who also is a director ex officio, and 5 directors 
who are members of the public, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the 
Legislature for 5-year staggered terms, who shall serve until their respective successors are 
appointed and qualified.  A vacancy in a position held by a director who is a member of the 
public occurring other than by the expiration of a term must be filled by the Governor and 
confirmed by the Legislature for the unexpired term. The authority may invite the State of 
New Hampshire and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to appoint a person each to serve 
as directors on the board.
Sec. 2. Out-of-state funding.  The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority 
shall negotiate with the appropriate entities in the State of New Hampshire and the 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts to obtain funding from that state and commonwealth for 
the operation of the Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to invite 
participation on the authority's board from the states of New Hampshire and Massachusetts 
and requires the authority to negotiate with those states to obtain funding for the operation 
of the Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0846
Committee Amendment CA_A_H430 (House)

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