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An Act to Lnmt the Immumty of Charitable Orgamzat10ns
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1312
Committee Amendment CA_A_S349 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMEND1vlENT "I} " to SP 530, L D 1312, "An Act to Lnmt the 
Immumty of Charitable Orgamzat10ns" 
Amend the bill m sect10n 2 m § 15 8-C by strikmg out all of subsect10n 2 (page 1, Imes 
to 32 m L D ) and msertmg the followmg 
'2. Recoverable damages. N otwithstandmg sect10n 15 8, the amount of any msurance 
coverage specified m any pohcy issued to a charitable orgamzation does not hmit the 
amount of damages recoverable for any torts described m subsect10n 3 ' 
Amend the bill m section 2 m § 15 8-C by strikmg out all of subsection 3 (page 1, Imes 
to 36 m L D ) and msertmg the followmg 
'3. Immumty not available for sexual assault or sexual explmtation of a mmor 
Notwithstandmg any provis10n of law to the contrary, a chantable organization is not 
immune from habihty for any tort allegmg neghgent hirmg, supervis10n or retent10n of an 
employee, agent or servant that anses out of sexual assault or sexual expl01tation of a 
mmor' 
Amend the bill by strikmg out all of section 3 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 3. Apphcation. Notwithstandmg the Mame Revised Statutes, Title 1, sect10n 
302, this Act applies to any civil act10n or proceedmg that is pendmg as of the effective 
date of this Act and apphes retroactively to any tort descnbed m Title 14, section 158-C 
that occurred pnor to the effective date of this Act ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clanfies that the provisions of this legislation apply to any civil act10n 
or proceedmg that is pendmg as of the effective date of this legislation, any tort10us conduct 
that occurred pnor to the effective date of this legislat10n and any civil act10n or proceedmg 
that occurs on or after the effective date of this legislation It also makes a techmcal change 
Page I - 131LR1052(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fJ "to S P 530, L D 1312 
to clarify that the amount of msurance coverage specified m a pohcy ISsued to a chantable 
orgamzat1on does not hm1t the amount of damages recoverable for mtent1onal torts 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1315
Committee Amendment CA_A_S174 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1316
Committee Amendment CA_A_S180 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Require Instruction in Schools on Substance Abuse Prevention and Administration of Naloxone Hydrochloride
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1315
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: POULIOT, LaROCHELLE, MOORE, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6607

Legislative Document
No. 1315
S.P. 533
In Senate, March 23, 2023
An Act to Require Instruction in Schools on Substance Abuse 
Prevention and Administration of Naloxone Hydrochloride
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta and
Senator: MOORE of Washington, Representative: Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6607 is enacted to read:
§6607. Required instructional program on substance abuse prevention and providing 
assistance
Annually, a secondary school shall provide to students in each grade an age-appropriate 
instructional program on the use and misuse of drugs and controlled substances, the dangers 
of substance abuse and substance abuse prevention.  The instructional program must 
include a component on providing appropriate assistance to an overdose victim, including 
information on recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose, the importance of calling 911 
for assistance and training in how to administer an opioid antidote, such as naloxone 
hydrochloride, to an overdose victim in an emergency.
SUMMARY
This bill requires secondary schools to annually provide to students an age-appropriate 
instructional program on the use and misuse of drugs and controlled substances, the dangers 
of substance abuse and substance abuse prevention.  The instructional program must 
include a component on providing appropriate assistance to an overdose victim, including 
training in how to administer an opioid antidote, such as naloxone hydrochloride.
An Act to Require Auditing for Work Search Requirements of Claimants of Unemployment Compensation
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1316
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: STEWART, BRAKEY, GUERIN, MOORE, POULIOT, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 26 MRSA §1200

Legislative Document
No. 1316
S.P. 534
In Senate, March 23, 2023
An Act to Require Auditing for Work Search Requirements of 
Claimants of Unemployment Compensation
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, GUERIN of Penobscot, MOORE of 
Washington, POULIOT of Kennebec, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §1200 is enacted to read:
§1200.  Reporting and audit
1.  Reporting.  An individual shall report the individual's required work search and 
other eligibility activities under section 1192 to the commissioner no later than 5 p.m. on 
the Friday of the week in which the activities were completed. The reporting may be 
accomplished on a form under subsection 2 online, in writing or at any office operated by 
the Department of Labor or by agreement with an organization providing unemployment 
or reemployment services to individuals.
2.  Form requirements.  A reporting form under subsection 1 must contain the 
following information regarding the individual:
A.  The actions taken by the individual to comply with section 1192;
B.  The employer, employment office, program or agency the individual interacted with 
or participated in with respect to actions taken under paragraph A;
C.  The date of every action taken under paragraph A; and
D.  A point of contact to verify each action taken under paragraph A.
3.  Verification by commissioner.  Prior to paying benefits to an individual under this 
chapter, the commissioner shall verify that the individual completed the required weekly 
report of eligibility activities under subsection 1. Each week the commissioner shall select 
a sample of at least 1/3 of work search reports received for that week for verification of the 
reported information under subsection 2.
SUMMARY
This bill requires individuals receiving unemployment compensation to report weekly 
the required work search and other activities the individuals performed and requires the 
Commissioner of Labor to select and audit 1/3 of all reports received each week to verify 
the statements made in the reports.
Resolve, D!fectmg the Mame Technology Institute to Review Targeted Technology Sectors and Industry Clusters
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1318
Committee Amendment CA_A_S77 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /Jr" to SP 537, L D 1318, "Resolve, D!fectmg the 
Mame Technology Institute to Review Targeted Technology Sectors and Industry 
Clusters" 
Amend the resolve m sect10n 1 m the 6th !me (page 1, !me 6 m L D) by stnkmg out 
the followmg "December 6, 2023" and mse1img the followmg 'January 15, 2024' 
Amend the resolve by 1elettenng 01 renumbenng any nonconsecutive Part letter 01 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the date by which the Mame Technology Institute 1s reqmred 
to submit its report to the Jomt Standmg Committee on Innovat1011, Development, 
Econonuc Advancement and Busmess from December 6, 2023 to January 15, 2024 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/27/23 ,:;t;,ae 
LD 1318 
LR906(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Maine Technology Institute to Review Targeted Technology Sectors and 
Industry Clusters 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''R (_ .s--iiJ 
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Busmess 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Add1t1onal costs to the Mame Technology Institute to conduct a requtred reVIew and submit the required report can be 
absorbed within ex1strng budgeted resources 
LR0906(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Promote the Integration of Human Health and Environmental Health
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1317
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BENNETT

Legislative Document
No. 1317
S.P. 536
In Senate, March 23, 2023
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Promote the Integration of 
Human Health and Environmental Health
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
Sec. 1. Commission established. Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Health 
and Human Services shall establish the Commission to Promote the Integration of Human 
Health and Environmental Health, referred to in this resolve as "the commission."
Sec. 2. Commission membership. Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Health 
and Human Services shall invite members of the Legislature, representatives of the logging 
industry, representatives of the manufacturing industry, a representative of a hunting 
organization, a representative of the outdoor recreation community and medical 
professionals, a representative of a conservation organization, a representative of small 
farmers and 4 representatives of small, private landowners, as well as appropriate staff of 
the Department of Health and Human Services, to serve on the commission.
Sec. 3. Commission duties. Resolved:  That the commission shall conduct a 
comprehensive review of the overall health of the State's population, health care access and 
delivery systems in the State and environmental health in the State and the interrelation of 
those public health areas in order to develop recommendations to achieve health equity in 
the State through an integrated health care approach.
Sec. 4. Report. Resolved:  That, by December 6, 2023, the Commissioner of Health 
and Human Services shall submit a report that includes the findings and recommendations 
of the commission, including suggested legislation, for presentation to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Health and Human Services. The committee is authorized to submit 
legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Health and Human Services to establish the 
Commission to Promote the Integration of Human Health and Environmental Health, 
which is directed to conduct a comprehensive review of the overall health of the State's 
population, health care access and delivery systems in the State and environmental health 
in the State and the interrelation of those public health areas and develop recommendations 
to achieve health equity in the State through an integrated health care approach. The 
commissioner is required to submit a report based on the commission's review by 
December 6, 2023 for presentation to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human 
Services, which is authorized to submit legislation related to the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
Resolve, Directing the Maine Technology Institute to Review Targeted Technology Sectors and Industry Clusters
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1318
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: BENNETT

Legislative Document
No. 1318
S.P. 537
In Senate, March 23, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Maine Technology Institute to Review 
Targeted Technology Sectors and Industry Clusters
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
Sec. 1.  Maine Technology Institute review.  Resolved: That the Maine 
Technology Institute, established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-G, 
subsection 33-D, shall review the effectiveness and relevancy of the targeted technology 
sectors and the industry clusters that have developed within those sectors to determine 
whether the laws governing the sectors and clusters should be amended.  The institute shall 
solicit public input during the review.  By December 6, 2023, the institute shall submit a 
report on the results of the review, including findings, recommendations and suggested 
legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic 
Advancement and Business.  The committee may report out a bill to the Second Regular 
Session of the 131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Maine Technology Institute to review the targeted technology 
sectors and the industry clusters to determine whether the laws governing the sectors and 
clusters should be amended.  The institute is required to solicit public input during the 
review.  The resolve requires the institute to submit a report on the results of the review, 
including findings, recommendations and suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business, and the 
committee may report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
An Act to Exempt Certain Boat Operators from Having to Become Maine Guides
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1319
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BENNETT, LIBBY
Amends: 12 MRSA §12853

Legislative Document
No. 1319
S.P. 538
In Senate, March 23, 2023
An Act to Exempt Certain Boat Operators from Having to Become 
Maine Guides
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Senator: LIBBY of Cumberland.
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 economy of the State is reliant on many seasonal businesses that are 
open only a limited number of months during the calendar year; and
Whereas, if the business of a seasonal business is disrupted, even for a brief period 
of time, it can be financially disastrous for the business due to the condensed period of time 
for the business to garner revenue; and
Whereas, the business season for a summer seasonal business will be over before the 
expiration of the 90-day period; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12853, sub-§7, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  A person who has satisfactorily completed a boater safety education course under 
section 13063 and is certified in first aid under subsection 4, paragraph C may, without 
a guide license, operate a watercraft in the course of employment with a seasonal 
business engaged in instruction in recreational activities.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a person who has completed an approved boater safety education 
course and is certified in first aid to operate a watercraft without a guide license as an 
employee of a seasonal business engaged in instruction in recreational activities.
An Act to Address Income Disparity in Health Care by Limiting the Compensation of Hospital Executives
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1321
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TIPPING, MALON, BALDACCI, INGWERSEN, RAFFERTY, JAUCH, OSHER, RANA, ROEDER, WARREN
Amends: 22 MRSA §1728

Legislative Document
No. 1321
S.P. 540
In Senate, March 23, 2023
An Act to Address Income Disparity in Health Care by Limiting the 
Compensation of Hospital Executives
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative MALON of Biddeford and
Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, INGWERSEN of York, RAFFERTY of York, 
Representatives: JAUCH of Topsham, OSHER of Orono, RANA of Bangor, ROEDER of 
Bangor, WARREN of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1728 is enacted to read:
§1728.  Hospital executive pay
The annual wages or total annual compensation of an executive of a hospital licensed 
under chapter 405 may not exceed an amount equal to 5 times the median compensation of 
the full-time registered professional nurses as defined in Title 32, section 2102, subsection 
who work at the hospital. For purposes of this section, "executive" includes a president 
of the board of directors, director, chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief 
financial officer, owner or partner of the hospital. For purposes of this section, "executive" 
does not include a member of the administrative staff or a person primarily employed by 
the hospital as a health care practitioner or to provide health care services.
SUMMARY
This bill limits total annual compensation for an executive at a hospital to no more than 
times the median compensation of the full-time registered professional nurses at the 
hospital. For the purposes of this provision, "executive" does not include administrative 
staff or persons primarily employed by the hospital as health care practitioners or to provide 
health care services.
An Act to Improve Signature Requirements for Candidates by Allowing Unenrolled Voters to Sign Petitions for Party Candidates
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1320
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, SUPICA, BRENNER, COLLINGS, HYMES, RISEMAN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §335

Legislative Document
No. 1320
S.P. 539
In Senate, March 23, 2023
An Act to Improve Signature Requirements for Candidates by 
Allowing Unenrolled Voters to Sign Petitions for Party Candidates
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor and
Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland, Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, HYMES of 
Waldo, RISEMAN of Harrison.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §335, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 161, §6, is amended 
to read:
2.  By whom signed.  A primary petition may be signed only by voters of the electoral 
division which that is to make the nomination and who are enrolled in the party named in 
the petition or who are unenrolled.  Other signatures are void.
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §335, sub-§3, as corrected by RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §42, is 
amended to read:
3.  How signed.  The voter must personally sign that voter's name in such a manner as 
to satisfy the registrar of that voter's municipality that the voter is a registered voter and 
enrolled in the party named on the petition or unenrolled.  Either the voter or the circulator 
of the petition must print the voter's name.
Sec. 3.  21-A MRSA §335, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2009, c. 253, §17, is further 
amended to read:
7.  Certification of petition.  A primary petition shall must be verified and certified as 
follows.
A.  The circulator of a primary petition shall verify by oath or affirmation before a 
notary public or other person authorized by law to administer oaths or affirmations that 
the circulator personally witnessed all of the signatures to the petition and that to the 
best of the circulator's knowledge and belief each signature is the signature of the 
person whose name it purports to be; each signature authorized under section 153‑A 
was made by the authorized signer in the presence and at the direction of the voter; and 
each person is enrolled in the party named in the petition or unenrolled and is a resident 
of the electoral division named in the petition.
B.  The registrar, or clerk at the request or upon the absence of the registrar, of each 
municipality concerned shall certify which names on a petition appear in the central 
voter registration system as registered and enrolled voters in that municipality and may 
not certify any names that do not satisfy subsection 3.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a primary petition for a candidate for election to be signed by voters 
who are enrolled in the party named in the petition and unenrolled voters.
An Actto Allow Credit and Debit Card Surcharges
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1324
Committee Amendment CA_A_S95 (Senate)
Amends: 9-A MRSA §8

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to SP 541, L D 1324, "An Actto Allow Credit 
and Debit Card Surcharges" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and mserting the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 9-A MRSA §8-509, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2011, c 427, Pt A, §15, 1s 
amended to read 
1. Surcharge proh1bded. A seller ma sales transact10n may Hat 1mpose a surcharge 
m an amount not to exceed 2% of the total cost of a sales transaction on a cardholder who 
elects to use a credit card or debit card m heu of payment by cash, check or s1m1lar means 
as long as the surcharge 1s clearly disclosed pnor to payment For purposes ofth1s section, 
"surcharge" means any means of mcreasmg the regular pnce to a cardholder that 1s not 
1mposed on a customer paymg by cash, check or s1mdar means A discount or reduction 
from the regular pnce 1s not a surcharge A seller may not Impose a surcharge on a payment 
made usmg an electromc benefits transfer card issued by the statewide Supplemental 
Nutr1t1on Assistance Program ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment 1s the mmonty report of the committee and replaces the bill Current 
law proh1b1ts a seller m a sales transaction, except for governmental entities with certam 
l1m1tat10ns, from 1mposmg a surcharge on a cardholder who pays usmg a credit card or 
debit card The amendment authonzes a seller to 1mpose a surcharge not to exceed 2% of 
the total cost of the sales transaction on a cardholder who pays usmg a credit card or debit 
card as long as the surcharge 1s clearly disclosed pnor to payment The amendment does 
not permit a surcharge on sales transactions on a payment made usmg an electromc benefits 
transfer card issued by the statewide Supplemental Nutr1t1on Assistance Program 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1326
Committee Amendment CA_A_H307 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Allow Credit and Debit Card Surcharges
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1324
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GUERIN, BRAKEY, KEIM, LYFORD, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 5 MRSA §1509-A, 9-A MRSA §8

Legislative Document
No. 1324
S.P. 541
In Senate, March 27, 2023
An Act to Allow Credit and Debit Card Surcharges
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, KEIM of Oxford, LYFORD of 
Penobscot, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1509-A, as amended by PL 2021, c. 150, §1, is further amended 
to read:
§1509-A.  Payment by credit card
State departments and agencies shall implement, with the approval of the State 
Controller and the State Treasurer of State, procedures for accepting payment for goods, 
services, taxes, fines, charges or any other fees by credit card, debit card or other electronic 
means.  Unless otherwise provided for in law, a state department or agency may impose a 
surcharge, including a service fee, for payments made by credit card or debit card for taxes, 
fines, charges, utility fees, regulatory fees, registration fees, license or permit fees or the 
provision of a specific service or good provided by that state department or agency in 
accordance with the provisions of Title 9‑A, section 8‑509, subsection 2.
Sec. 2.  9-A MRSA §8-509, as amended by PL 2021, c. 150, §2, is repealed.
SUMMARY
Current law prohibits a seller in a sales transaction, except for governmental entities 
with certain limitations, from imposing a surcharge on a cardholder who pays using a credit 
card or debit card. This bill repeals the prohibition and the limitations.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1325
Committee Amendment CA_A_S248 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Limit the Requirements Regarding Leadership Political Action Committees and to Promote Clean Election Transparency
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1327
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: ANDREWS
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1052-A, 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document
No. 1327
H.P. 840
House of Representatives, March 23, 2023
An Act to Limit the Requirements Regarding Leadership Political 
Action Committees and to Promote Clean Election Transparency
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1052-A, sub-§3, ¶E-1, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 217, §4, 
is amended to read:
E-1.  A certification of whether the committee is a leadership political action 
committee.  A current member of the Legislature is not required to form a leadership 
political action committee if the political action committee's activities relate to 
promoting or defeating a principle instead of promoting a candidate for a leadership 
position. For purposes of this paragraph, "leadership position" means the presiding 
officers of each House of the Legislature, party leaders, the Clerk of the House, the 
Assistant Clerk of the House, the Secretary of the Senate and the Assistant Secretary 
of the Senate; and
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2009, c. 363, §4, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Filing with commission.  A participating candidate must submit qualifying 
contributions, receipt and acknowledgement forms, proof of verification of voter 
registration and a seed money report to the commission during the qualifying period 
according to this subsection and procedures developed by the commission, except as 
provided under subsection 11. A report required under this subsection must contain the 
itemized accounts of qualifying contributions received during that report filing period, 
including the date a qualifying contribution was received, and the name, address, 
occupation, principal place of business, if any, and amount of the qualifying contribution 
of each person who has made a qualifying contribution.  
SUMMARY
This bill:
1. Provides that a current member of the Legislature whose political action committee's 
activities relate to promoting or defeating a principle instead of promoting a candidate for 
a leadership position is not required to form a leadership political action committee; and
2. Requires participating candidates in the Maine Clean Election Act to file a report 
with the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices that contains an 
itemized accounting of qualifying contributions received and identifying information of 
each person who has made a qualifying contribution.
An Act to Allow Delivery of Maine Craft Beer
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1329
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: ANDREWS, STEWART, BOYER, HYMES, RIELLY, RISEMAN, RUDNICKI, SUPICA, HICKMAN, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 28-A MRSA §713, 28-A MRSA §1355-A, 28-A MRSA §2073-D

Legislative Document
No. 1329
H.P. 842
House of Representatives, March 23, 2023
An Act to Allow Delivery of Maine Craft Beer
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, HYMES of Waldo, RIELLY of Westbrook, RISEMAN of 
Harrison, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, 
TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §713, sub-§2, ¶B is enacted to read:
B.  This subsection does not prohibit delivery of malt liquor by a small brewery or 
contractor of a small brewery under section 1355-A, subsection 3, paragraph F.
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §1355-A, sub-§3, ¶F is enacted to read:
F.  A holder of a small brewery license may deliver to a customer for off-premises 
consumption a container of malt liquor produced by the brewery allowed to be 
delivered under paragraph B, subparagraph (2). Delivery may be made only to an 
individual 21 years of age or older who provides acceptable identification under section 
706. The holder may contract with a 3rd party to perform delivery under this paragraph.
Sec. 3.  28-A MRSA §2073-D, sub-§2, ¶E is enacted to read:
E.  A holder of a small brewery license or contractor of the holder may deliver malt 
liquor under section 1355-A, subsection 3, paragraph F.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a small brewery or a 3rd-party contractor of a small brewery to deliver 
containers of malt liquor produced by the brewery to a customer 21 years of age or older 
who provides acceptable identification.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1330
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1334
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1333
Committee Amendment CA_A_H325 (House)

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An Act to Amend the Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens Law
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1335
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BOYER, BRAKEY, BLIER, CARLOW, COLLINGS, PERKINS, PERRY, SUPICA, WHITE, FARRIN
Amends: 36 MRSA §6281

Legislative Document
No. 1335
H.P. 849
House of Representatives, March 28, 2023
An Act to Amend the Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens 
Law
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CARLOW of Buxton, COLLINGS of Portland, PERKINS 
of Dover-Foxcroft, PERRY of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: 
FARRIN of Somerset.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §6281, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 751, §1, is 
amended to read:
C.  "Homestead" has the same meaning as under section 681, subsection 2 and also 
includes property that has been placed in trust for the benefit of the applicant and that 
is occupied by the applicant as the applicant's permanent residence.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §6281, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 751, §1, is amended to 
read:
2.  Application for stabilization.  An individual may apply by December 1st to the 
municipality in which the individual's homestead is located requesting that the municipality 
stabilize the property tax assessed on that individual's homestead for the property tax year 
beginning on April 1st following the submission of the application.  Eligible individuals 
who are married to each other may not receive stabilization for more than one property.  A 
new application is required for each year for which stabilization is requested, and each new 
application must contain information indicating any additions or improvements that have 
been made to the eligible homestead since the previous application.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that eligible individuals who are married to each other may not 
receive property tax stabilization for more than one homestead, allows homesteads held in 
trust to qualify for stabilization and requires each application after the application upon 
which the stabilization was originally based to contain information indicating any additions 
or improvements that have been made to the eligible homestead since the previous 
application.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1336
Committee Amendment CA_A_H544 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1341
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1340
Committee Amendment CA_A_H512 (House)

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An Act to Modernize the Bureau of Motor Vehicles' Mobile Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1341
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WHITE, STEWART, CRAFTS, HYMES, PARRY, THERIAULT, WILLIAMS, CHIPMAN, CURRY, JACKSON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §160

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No. 1341
H.P. 855
House of Representatives, March 28, 2023
An Act to Modernize the Bureau of Motor Vehicles' Mobile Services
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, HYMES of Waldo, PARRY of Arundel, 
THERIAULT of Fort Kent, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, 
CURRY of Waldo, President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §160 is enacted to read:
§160.  Mobile motor vehicle services
The Secretary of State shall establish and operate a program to provide mobile services.
1.  Populations served.  The program under this section must provide mobile services:
A.  In rural areas where members of the public are required to travel an inconvenient 
distance to reach offices that can provide services under this section; and
B.  To individuals who are unhoused, immigrants or refugees.
2.  Services.  The services under this section must include, to the maximum extent 
feasible:
A.  Vehicle registration pursuant to chapter 5, subchapter 1; and 
B.  Renewal or replacement of a driver's license or nondriver identification card under 
chapter 11.
Sec. 2.  Remote motor vehicle services.  In order to provide the services described 
in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 160, the Secretary of State shall acquire 
large vehicles to accommodate the needs of the program established pursuant to section 
160. Each vehicle must be staffed by 4 individuals, who, to the maximum extent feasible, 
shall operate the program, including driving the vehicle and providing the services 
described in section 160.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Secretary of State to establish and operate a program to provide 
mobile services for vehicle registration and renewal or replacement of a driver's license or 
nondriver identification card. The program must provide services in rural areas and to 
unhoused, immigrant and refugee populations. In order to provide the services, the 
Secretary of State must acquire 2 large vehicles to accommodate the needs of the program. 
Each vehicle must be staffed by 4 individuals, who, to the maximum extent feasible, must 
operate the program, including driving the vehicle and providing the services.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1343
Committee Amendment CA_A_H279 (House)

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An Act to Permit Municipalities to Establish by Ordinance a Program for Partial Deferral of Property Taxes for Seniors
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1345
Committee Amendment CA_A_H767 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to H.P. 859, L.D, 1345, "An Act to Permit
Municipalities to Establish by Ordinance a Program for Partial Deferral of Property Taxes
for Seniors"
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6235 m subsection 2 in the first blocked paragraph m
the 2nd and 3rd li&es (page 2, lines 9 and 10 in L.D.) by strikmg out the following: "has
been determined eligible to defer or"
Amend the bill in section 1 m §6235 in subsection 2 in the first blocked paragraph iu
the 4fh line (page 2, line 11 in L.D.) by striking out the followmg; "programs" and inserting
the followmg: 'proeram'
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6235 m subsection 2 in the first blocked paragraph in
the 5th line (page 2, line 12 in L.D.) by strikmg out the following: "chapters" and insertmg
the following: 'chapter'
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6235 in subsection 2 in the first blocked paragraph in
the 5th line (page 2, line 12 m L.D.) by striking out the followmg: "and 908-B. may not be"
and mserting the follo-wmg: '. is not'
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6235 in subsection 3 m the first blocked paragraph in
the 5th line (page 2, line 30 in L,D.) by strikmg out the following: "or lists"
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6235 in subsection 3 in the first blocked paragraph in
the 6th line (page 2, line 31 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "subsection 6" the
following;'. the recordine of lists under subsection 4'
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6235 in subsection 4 in the 2nd blocked paragraph in
the last line (page 3, Ime 13 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "information." the
following: 'For the purposes of this section, "individually identifiable infonnatiop." does
not include mformation required to be mcluded on liens or lists filed with the county
reeistrv of deeds pursuant to this section.'
Amend tiie bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
5 number to read consecutively.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
ROS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " f\;" to H.P. 859, L.D. 1345
1- SUMMARY
This amendment makes changes to Ae municipal property tax deferral program in the
bill m order to make the deferral program more manageable. The amendment simplifies
eligibility restrictions, removes a reference to a property tax stabilization program that
applied only to the 2023 property tax year, clarifies language related to the liens and lists
recorded pursuant to the deferral program and provides a defmition of "individually
identifiable mfonnation" for the purposes of the confidentiality provisions governing the
deferral program.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Protect the Reproductive Freedom of Maine People by Preempting the Field of Abortion Regulation
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1343
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SUPICA, BRENNER, COPELAND, EATON, MATHIESON, RANA, RECKITT, STOVER, WARREN
Amends: 22 MRSA §1598

Legislative Document
No. 1343
H.P. 857
House of Representatives, March 28, 2023
An Act to Protect the Reproductive Freedom of Maine People by 
Preempting the Field of Abortion Regulation
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and
Representatives: COPELAND of Saco, EATON of Deer Isle, MATHIESON of Kittery, RANA 
of Bangor, RECKITT of South Portland, STOVER of Boothbay, WARREN of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1598, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  Preemption.  The State intends to occupy and preempt the entire field of 
legislation concerning the regulation of a person's decision to terminate a pregnancy and 
legislation concerning the provision of abortion.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the entire field of legislation concerning abortion is occupied 
and preempted by the State.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1344
Committee Amendment CA_A_H511 (House)

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Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands Within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Lease Certain Land Within Somerset County
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1346
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: DILL, LANDRY

Legislative Document
No. 1346
H.P. 860
House of Representatives, March 28, 2023
Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands 
Within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
to Lease Certain Land Within Somerset County
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DILL of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.
Preamble.  The Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 23 requires that real estate 
held by the State for conservation or recreation purposes may not be reduced or its uses 
substantially altered except on the vote of 2/3 of all members elected to each House.
Whereas, the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may sell, lease or exchange lands with the approval 
of the Legislature in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, sections 1814, 
1837 and 1851; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands is authorized, but not 
directed, to lease certain land within Upper Enchanted Township, Somerset 
County.  Resolved: That the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may lease to Central Maine Power 
Company, on such terms and conditions as the director may require, for existing radio 
telecommunication facilities on certain property of approximately 0.4 acres on the Coburn 
Mountain public reserved lands within Upper Enchanted Township, Somerset County 
originally subject to a lease signed by the bureau in 1999.
SUMMARY
This resolve authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to lease to Central Maine Power 
Company, on such terms and conditions as the director may require, for existing radio 
telecommunication facilities on certain property of approximately 0.4 acres on the Coburn 
Mountain public reserved lands within Upper Enchanted Township, Somerset County 
originally subject to a lease signed by the bureau in 1999.
Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands W1thm the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forest1y to Lease Certam Land W1thm Some1set County
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1346
Committee Amendment CA_A_H96 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '0 " to HP 860, L JD 1346, "Resolve, Authorizing 
the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands W1thm the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forest1y to Lease Certam Land W1thm Some1set County" 
Amend the resolve by stnkmg out everythmg after the preamble and msertmg the 
followmg· 
'Sec. 1. Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands is authorized, but not 
directed, to lease certain land within Upper Enchanted Township, Somerset 
County. Resolved: That the Director of the Bureau of Pa1ks and Lands w1thm the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Fo1estry may lease to Central Mame Powet 
Company, on such terms and conditions as the dnector may reqmre, certam property of 
approxunately O 4 acres on the Coburn Mountam pubhc reserved lands w1thm Upper 
Enchanted Township, Somerset County originally subject to a lease signed by the bureau 
m 1999 and on which are located rad10 telecommumcat10n facilities ' 
Amend the resolve by relettet ing 01 renumbering any nonconsecutive Part lette1 or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes grammatical changes to the bill f01 cla11ficatton 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/24/23 #ae 
LD 1346 
LR911(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands Within the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Lease Certain Land Within Somerset County 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment/(' 0 _ 
rb J 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmo1 revenue mcrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This bill provides legislative authorization for a lease renewal of certam lands m Somerset County The Department_ of 
Agnculture, Conservation and Forestry 1mtially signed a nonrevenue-generatmg lease with the Central Mame Poi• 
Company m 1999 Legislative authorization is occurring now to avoid any potential confhct with certam 
constitutional requirements for real estate held by the State This authonzat10n will allow ACF to negotiate a lease 
renewal 1f necessary The lease renewal may mclude revenue Any Other Special Revenue Funds revenue generated is 
not anticipated to be significant 
LR091 l (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1350
Committee Amendment CA_A_H432 (House)

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