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An Act to Decrease the Minimum Age to Operate a School Bus
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0918
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BENNETT, CRAY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2303

Legislative Document
No. 918
S.P. 389
In Senate, March 2, 2023
An Act to Decrease the Minimum Age to Operate a School Bus
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative CRAY of Palmyra.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2303, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
B.  Is at least 21 18 years of age and has held a driver's license for at least one year;
SUMMARY
This bill changes from 21 years of age to 18 years of age the age at which a person may 
be issued a school bus operator endorsement.
An Act to Facilitate Employment in the Field of Emergency Medical Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0919
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GROHOSKI

Legislative Document
No. 919
S.P. 390
In Senate, March 2, 2023
An Act to Facilitate Employment in the Field of Emergency Medical 
Services
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
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 facilitate employment in the field of emergency medical services.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0920
Committee Amendment CA_A_S160 (Senate)

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An Act to Clarify Reqmred Disclosure of Personally Identifymg Information for Certam N ommatmg Petitions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0922
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S409 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT •A " 
to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S P 393, 
L D 922, "An Act to Clarify Reqmred Disclosure of Personally Identifymg Information 
for Certam N ommatmg Petitions" 
Amend the amendment by strikmg out all of the 3rd mstructlonal paragraph after the 
title (page 1, Imes 18 and 19 m amendment) and msertmg the followmg 
'Amend the bill m sect10n 2 m subsection 3 m the last 3 Imes (page 1, Imes 20 to 22 m 
L D ) by strikmg out the followmg "When made available as a pubhc record, the consent 
must be redacted to remove the place of residence of a candidate for a federal office " and 
msertmg the followmg 'Upon written request by the candidate to the Secretary of State, 
the Secretary of State may treat the candidate's street name and numbei as confidential as 
long as the street name and number are not material to the candidate's qualifications to 
serve'' 
Amend the amendment by strikmg out all of the 6th mstructional paragraph after the 
title (page 1, Imes 26 and 27 m amendment) and msertmg the followmg 
'Amend the bill m section 4 111 subsect10n 3 m the 11th and 12th Imes (page 2, Imes 11 
and 12 m L D ) by strikmg out the followmg "When made available as a pubhc record, the 
consent must be redacted to remove the place of residence of a candidate for a federal 
office" and msertmg the followmg 'Upon written request by the candidate to the Sec1etary 
of State, the Secretruy of State may treat the candidate's street name and number as 
confidential as long as the street name and number are not material to the candidate's 
qualifications to serve ' ' 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
sect10n number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment p1 ovides that upon written request by a candidate to the Secretary of 
State, the Secretary of State may treat the candidate's street name and number m connect10n 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT ·A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to s p 393, L D 922 ls-foi) 
with the candidate's consent for pmnary and nonpa 
candidates as confidential as long as 
the street name and numbei re not material o t ~ c ndidate's qualifications to serve 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Clanfy Required Disclosure of Personally !Jentrfymg Information for Certam Nommating Petitions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0922
Committee Amendment CA_A_S345 (Senate)

CO1v.1M1TTEE AMENDMENT "iJ" to SP 393, L D 922, "An Act to Clanfy 
Required Disclosure of Personally !Jentrfymg Information for Certam Nommating 
Petitions" 
Amend the bill m section 1 m subsection 1 m the 2nd lme (page 1, lme 5 m L D) by 
stnkmg out the followmg "place" and msertmg the followmg 'plaee mumcipahty' 
Amend the bill m section 1 m subsection 1 m the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Imes (page 1, Imes 
to 7 m L D ) by stnkmg out the followmg ", except that a petition for a federal office 
must contam the candidate's mumcipahty of residence and is not required to contam the 
candidate's place ofresidence" 
Amend the bill m section 2 m subsection 3 m the last 2 Imes (page 1, Imes 21 and 22 
m L D) by stnkmg out the followmg "for a federal office" 
Amend the bill m section 3 m subsection 1 m the 2nd lme (page 1, lme 26 m L D ) by 
stnkmg out the followmg "place" and msertmg the followmg 'plaee mumcipahty' 
Amend the bill m section 3 m subsection 1 m the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Imes (page 1, Imes 
to 28 m L D) by stnkmg out the followmg ", except that a petition for a federal office 
must contam the candidate's mumcipahty of residence and is not required to contam the 
candidate's place of residence" 
Amend the bill m section 4 m subsection 3 m the 12th lme (page 2, lme 12 m L D ) by 
stnkmg out the followmg "for a federal office" 
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Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the maJonty report of the committee, requires a candidate, 
on pnmary petitions and nonparty nommation petitions, to provide a mumcipahty of 
residence and removes the requirement to provide a place of residence The amendment 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITIEEAMENDMENT" !f'toSP 393,LD 922{f/Y/iJ 
also provides that the candidate consent for prnnary and nonparty candidates must redact 
the place of residence of a candidate when that consent 1s made available as a pubhc record 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/14/23 ;$Pae. 
LD922 
LR 1523(02) 
An Act to Clarify Required Disclosure of Personally Identifymg Information for Certain Nominating 
Petitions 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''4'(':>'33/~ 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
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Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
Addit10nal costs to the Department of Secretary of State associated with this legislat10n can be absorbed withm 
existing budgeted resources 
LR1523(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Improve Disclosure of Present and Future Costs to Maine Electricity Consumers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0923
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: GROHOSKI
Amends: 35-A MRSA §304-A, 35-A MRSA §310

Legislative Document
No. 923
S.P. 394
In Senate, March 2, 2023
An Act to Improve Disclosure of Present and Future Costs to Maine 
Electricity Consumers
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §304-A is enacted to read:
§304-A.  Cost and rate disclosures
1.  Deferred cost estimate required.  The commission shall publish annually on the 
commission's publicly accessible website an estimate of all deferred costs for which 
ratepayers of each public utility for which the commission establishes rates may be 
responsible. The estimate must include any debt incurred by the public utility and 
accounted for in the schedules, separately stating the principal amount and interest that has 
accrued or will accrue, in addition to any amounts attributable to a return on equity.
2.  Current transmission and distribution utility rates.  On January 1st of each year, 
the commission shall publish on the commission's publicly accessible website residential 
transmission and distribution utility rates applicable for the period of January 1st to 
December 31st of that year.
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §310, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6, is 
amended by enacting a new first blocked paragraph to read:
A commission order approving a proposed change in a schedule of filed rates must include 
the commission's estimate of the total deferred costs, the estimated or actual term of the 
deferral and the total estimated interest and return on equity included in the utility's 
approved rates.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Public Utilities Commission to annually publish on its publicly 
accessible website current residential transmission and distribution utility rates and an 
estimate of all deferred costs for which ratepayers of a public utility may be responsible. It 
also requires the commission, when issuing an order approving a rate change, to include an 
estimate of the total deferred costs, the estimated or actual term of the deferral and the total 
estimated interest and return on equity included in the utility's approved rates.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0924
Committee Amendment CA_A_S203 (Senate)

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Resolve, to Provide Legislative Approval of Northern Maine Transmission Infrastructure
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0924
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: JACKSON, ZEIGLER, GROHOSKI, HARRINGTON, LAWRENCE, STEWART, ALBERT, BABIN, BOYLE, GUERRETTE

Legislative Document
No. 924
S.P. 395
In Senate, March 2, 2023
Resolve, to Provide Legislative Approval of Northern Maine 
Transmission Infrastructure
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville and
Senators: GROHOSKI of Hancock, HARRINGTON of York, LAWRENCE of York, 
STEWART of Aroostook, Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, 
BOYLE of Gorham, GUERRETTE of Caribou.
Sec. 1.  Construction and operation of transmission infrastructure 
approved.  Resolved:  That, pursuant to the requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 35-A, section 3132, subsection 6-C, the Legislature approves the construction and 
operation of a high-impact electric transmission line and appurtenant facilities to 
interconnect renewable energy resources in northern Maine with the electric grid operated 
by the New England independent system operator, as described in Title 35-A, section 
3210-I.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides that, pursuant to the requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 35-A, section 3132, subsection 6-C, the Legislature approves the construction and 
operation of a high-impact electric transmission line and appurtenant facilities to 
interconnect renewable energy resources in northern Maine with the electric grid operated 
by the New England independent system operator.
An Act to Allow the Baileyville Utilities Distnct to Disconnect Water Service for a Customer's Failure to Pay for Sewer Service Provided by the Town of Baileyville
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0925
Committee Amendment CA_A_S79 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDivIBNT " ~ " to SP 396, L D 925, "An Act to Allow the 
Baileyville Utilities Distnct to Disconnect Water Service for a Customer's Failure to Pay 
for Sewer Service Provided by the Town of Baileyville" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. P&SL 1975, c. 79, §13-A is enacted to read 
Sec. 13-A. Authorized to disconnect water service. The distnct may disconnect 
water service to a customer that fails to pay for sewer service provided to that customei by 
the Town of Baileyville, as long as the disconnect10n of water service 
Is limited to the customer and locat10n to which the unpaid sewer service is provided, 
Is m accordance with procedures established m applicable law or Public Ut1httes 
Commiss10n rules govemmg disconnect10n of utility services, ~nd 
Is m accordance with terms and condit10ns approved by the Public Utilities 
Commission that are consistent with the reqmrements of the Mame Revised Statutes, Title 
35-A, section 6111-C' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill It allows the Baileyville Utilities Distnct to 
disconnect water service for a customer if that same customer fails to pay for sewer service 
that is provided by the Town of Baileyville if the disconnection is m accordance with 
procedures established by applicable laws or rules and terms and condit10ns approved by 
the Public Utilities Commission The disconnection is allowed only if the customer whose 
water service 1s subject to a disconnection 1s the same customer who has not paid for sewer 
service and the water and sewer services are provided to the same location 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Allow the Baileyville Utilities District to Disconnect Water Service for a Customer's Failure to Pay for Sewer Service Provided by the Town of Baileyville
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0925
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: MOORE, PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 925
S.P. 396
In Senate, March 2, 2023
An Act to Allow the Baileyville Utilities District to Disconnect Water 
Service for a Customer's Failure to Pay for Sewer Service Provided 
by the Town of Baileyville
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1975, c. 79, §13-A is enacted to read:
Sec. 13-A.  Authorized to disconnect water service.  The district may disconnect 
water service for a customer's failure to pay for sewer service provided by the Town of 
Baileyville.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Baileyville Utilities District to disconnect water service for a 
customer's failure to pay for sewer service provided by the Town of Baileyville.
An Act to Improve Maine Public Employees Retirement System Representation
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0926
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 926
S.P. 397
In Senate, March 2, 2023
An Act to Improve Maine Public Employees Retirement System 
Representation
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
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 improve Maine Public Employees Retirement System representation.
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation to Conduct an Independent Assessment Regarding a Proposal to License Genetic Counselors
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0927
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Legislative Document
No. 927
H.P. 574
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Professional and Financial 
Regulation to Conduct an Independent Assessment Regarding a 
Proposal to License Genetic Counselors
Reported by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Advisory Panel to Better Understand 
and Make Recommendations Regarding the Implications of Genome-editing Technology for 
the Citizens of the State pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 177, section 8.
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Sec. 1. Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation to conduct 
sunrise review regarding proposal to license genetic counselors.  Resolved:  
That the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation shall conduct an 
independent assessment, as described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12015, 
subsection 3, paragraph B pursuant to the sunrise review requirements in Title 32, chapter 
1-A, subchapter 2, of a proposal to license genetic counselors.
Sec. 2. Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than January 10, 2024, the Commissioner 
of Professional and Financial Regulation shall submit a report describing the results of the 
independent assessment under section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on Health 
Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services.  The committee is authorized to submit 
legislation on the subject matter of the report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st 
Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve is a recommendation from the Advisory Panel To Better Understand and 
Make Recommendations Regarding the Implications of Genome-editing Technology for 
the Citizens of the State established pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 177.  It requires the 
Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation to conduct an independent 
assessment of a proposal to license genetic counselors.  The resolve requires the 
commissioner to submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, 
Insurance and Financial Services and allows the committee to submit legislation to the
An Act to Allow Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Holders to Hunt Any Deer as a Part of Their Lifetime License
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0929
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: ADAMS
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document
No. 929
H.P. 576
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act to Allow Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Holders to 
Hunt Any Deer as a Part of Their Lifetime License
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ADAMS of Lebanon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§8-A is enacted to read:
8-A.  Lifetime license holders.  The commissioner shall issue an antlerless deer permit 
upon application to a lifetime hunting or fishing license holder under section 10851.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife upon application 
to issue an antlerless deer permit to a holder of a lifetime license to hunt or fish.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0928
Committee Amendment CA_A_H31 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0930
Committee Amendment CA_A_H659 (House)

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An Act to Allow Only Students of Female Gender to Participate in Women's and Girls' Scholastic Sports
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0930
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ADAMS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §13

Legislative Document
No. 930
H.P. 577
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act to Allow Only Students of Female Gender to Participate in 
Women's and Girls' Scholastic Sports
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ADAMS of Lebanon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §13 is enacted to read:
§13.  Participation in female interscholastic or intramural sports
Only a student of the female gender may join or participate in an interscholastic or 
intramural athletic team or sports activity that is sponsored by an elementary or secondary 
school or postsecondary institution and is designated for "females," "women" or "girls."
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits any student from joining or participating in an interscholastic or 
intramural athletic team or sports activity sponsored by an elementary or secondary school 
or postsecondary institution that is designated for "females," "women" or "girls" except for 
students of the female gender.
An Act Requiring Proof of a Motorcycle License Endorsement or Learner's Permit in Order to Register a Motorcycle
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0933
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PAUL, THERIAULT
Amends: 29-A MRSA §515-C

Legislative Document
No. 933
H.P. 580
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act Requiring Proof of a Motorcycle License Endorsement or 
Learner's Permit in Order to Register a Motorcycle
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PAUL of Winterport.
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Fort Kent.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §515-C is enacted to read:
§515-C.  Motorcycle license endorsement or learner's permit required prior to 
registration
A person may not register a motorcycle unless the person provides proof to the 
municipal agent or the bureau that the person has been issued a license specifically 
endorsed for the operation of a motorcycle pursuant to section 1254, subsection 1 or a 
learner's permit for the operation of a motorcycle issued pursuant to section 1304, 
subsection 2.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a person from registering a motorcycle without proof that the person 
has been issued a license or learner's permit specifically for the operation of a motorcycle.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0934
Committee Amendment CA_D_H655 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0934
Committee Amendment CA_B_H653 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0934
Committee Amendment CA_C_H654 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0934
Committee Amendment CA_A_H652 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0935
Committee Amendment CA_A_H435 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0935
Committee Amendment CA_B_H436 (House)

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An Act to Remove Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0935
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MOONEN, ARFORD, CLUCHEY, MASTRACCIO, MATHIESON, BAILEY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4320-M

Legislative Document
No. 935
H.P. 582
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act to Remove Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private 
Insurance
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MATHIESON of Kittery, Senator: BAILEY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4320-M, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 274, §5, is 
amended to read:
2.  Limits; deductible; copayment; coinsurance.  A health plan that provides 
coverage for the services required by this section may contain provisions for maximum 
benefits and coinsurance and reasonable limitations, deductibles and exclusions to the 
extent that these provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements of this section.  A 
health plan with an effective date on or after January 1, 2024 may not impose any 
deductible, copayment, coinsurance or other cost-sharing requirement for the costs of 
abortion services.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a health plan with an effective date on or after January 1, 2024 from 
imposing any deductible, copayment, coinsurance or other cost-sharing requirement for the 
costs of abortion services.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0936
Committee Amendment CA_A_H255 (House)

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An Act to Require Disclosure of Pay Ranges and Record Keeping of Pay History
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0936
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: ROEDER, LaFOUNTAIN, GERE, KUHN, MILLETT, OSHER, PERRY, SACHS, SHEEHAN, SUPICA
Amends: 26 MRSA §622-A

Legislative Document
No. 936
H.P. 583
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act to Require Disclosure of Pay Ranges and Record Keeping of 
Pay History
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec and
Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, KUHN of Falmouth, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, 
OSHER of Orono, PERRY of Calais, SACHS of Freeport, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, SUPICA 
of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §622-A is enacted to read:
§622-A.  Pay transparency
This section governs disclosure and record keeping by employers of employee pay 
information.
1. Employer with 10 or more employees.  An employer that has 10 or more 
employees shall ensure that any posting of an employment opening includes a statement 
that lists the range of pay the employer will offer to a successful applicant.  For purposes 
of this subsection, "posting" means an advertisement or other listing of an employment 
opening that is published or placed as a notice or invitation to potential applicants.
2. Employer with fewer than 10 employees.  An employer that has fewer than 10  
employees shall disclose, on request, to an applicant for an employment opening the range 
of pay the employer will offer to a successful applicant.
3. All employers.  On the request of an employee, an employer shall disclose the range 
of pay the employer offers for the position the employee holds.  An employer shall maintain 
a record of each position title held by an employee and the payment history of the employee 
in each position for the duration of the employee's employment with the employer and for 
years after the termination of the employee's employment.
SUMMARY
This bill does the following.
1. It requires an employer that has 10 or more employees to ensure that any posting of 
an employment opening includes a statement that lists the range of pay the employer will 
offer to a successful applicant.
2. It requires an employer that has fewer than 10 employees to disclose, on request, to 
an applicant for an employment opening the range of pay the employer will offer to a 
successful applicant.
3. It requires any employer, on the request of an employee, to disclose the range of pay 
the employer offers for the position the employee holds.  It also requires an employer to  
maintain a record of each position title and the payment history of each employee for the 
duration of the employee's employment with the employer and for 3 years after the 
termination of employment with the employer.
An Act to Require Disclosure of Pay Ranges and Record Keeping of Pay History
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0936
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S723 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" f\,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 583, 
L.D. 936, "An Act to Require Disclosure of Pay Ranges and Record Keeping of Pay 
History" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
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FY 2024-25 
($36,338) 
($49,739) 
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Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($51,428) 
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Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($53,177) 
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This amendment eliminates the one half-time Labor & Safety Inspector position and the ongoing General Fund 
·appropriations of $36,338 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $49,739 in fiscal year 2024-25 to the Regulation and 
Enforcement program within the Department of Labor included in the bill to support the anticipated increase in 
worldoad to ensure compliance with new regulations regarding disclosure and record keeping by employers of 
employee pay infonnation. The Department of Labor has indicated that without additional staffing resources it will 
rieed to prioritize enforcement activities. 
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An Act to Allow Pharmacists to Provide Services Through Telehealth and Vending Machines at Federally Qualified Health Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0940
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PERRY, MOORE, BRENNAN, DAVIS, MADIGAN, MORRIS, ROEDER, STROUT
Amends: 32 MRSA §13849

Legislative Document
No. 940
H.P. 587
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act to Allow Pharmacists to Provide Services Through 
Telehealth and Vending Machines at Federally Qualified Health 
Centers
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DAVIS of East Machias, MADIGAN of Waterville, 
MORRIS of Turner, ROEDER of Bangor, STROUT of Harrington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §13849, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §19, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place:
§13849.  Telehealth services permitted
1.  Telehealth services permitted.  A person licensed under this chapter may provide 
telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's 
license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by this subchapter 
and in accordance with standards of practice.
2.  Remote dispensing at federally qualified health center.  Notwithstanding the 
requirements of this section or any other provision of law to the contrary, a pharmacist 
licensed under this chapter or a pharmacist who holds an active license in good standing in 
another state may provide telehealth services for a patient of a federally qualified health 
center in this State, including without limitation the delivery of such services by means of 
a pharmaceutical vending machine located at a federally qualified health center and 
operated in conjunction with counseling and dispensing services provided by the 
pharmacist.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes a pharmacist licensed in this State or licensed in another state to 
provide telehealth services for patients of a federally qualified health center in this State, 
including delivering those services through a pharmaceutical vending machine located at 
the health center.
An Act to Support Environmental Justice by Requiring Certain Notice Requirements for Whistleblower Protections
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0939
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: WARREN, GROHOSKI, ANKELES, GEIGER, MILLIKEN, O'NEIL, OSHER, SKOLD, ZAGER
Amends: 35-A MRSA §1316-B

Legislative Document
No. 939
H.P. 586
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act to Support Environmental Justice by Requiring Certain 
Notice Requirements for Whistleblower Protections
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, GEIGER of Rockland, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, 
MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, O'NEIL of Saco, OSHER of Orono, SKOLD of Portland, ZAGER of 
Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §1316-B is enacted to read:
§1316-B.  Notice of rights, protections and remedies
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.  
A. "Employee" means a person who currently performs or formerly performed a 
service for wages or other remuneration under a contract of hire, expressed or implied, 
for a public utility, competitive electricity provider or utility contractor.
B. "Employer" means a public utility, competitive electricity provider or utility 
contractor licensed to do business in this State with one or more employees.
C. "Utility contractor" means a person that provides goods or services to a public utility 
or competitive electricity provider.
2.  Notice required.  An employer shall provide a written notice each year to each 
employee advising the employee of the rights, protections and remedies guaranteed under 
section 1316.
3.  Notice requirements.  The notice provided under this section must:
A. Be published using at least a 12-point font;
B. Be written in plain language, in English;
C. Contain a statement advising the employee that speech outside of working hours 
may not be restricted by the employer under the law of this State; and
D. Be sent separately from any other communication to the employee.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a public utility, competitive electricity provider or utility contractor 
licensed to do business in this State with one or more employees to provide a written notice 
each year to each employee advising the employee of the rights, protections and remedies 
guaranteed under state law relating to testimony presented by employees of public utilities, 
competitive electricity providers or utility contractors to legislative committees, to the 
Public Utilities Commission and to the Public Advocate.
An Act Facilitating the Efforts of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority and the Town of Brunswick to Design and Carry Out Improvements to the Storm Water System and Other Infrastructure at the Former Brunswick Naval Air Station
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0941
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: ANKELES, DAUGHTRY, ARFORD, CLUCHEY, GOLEK, HEPLER, JAUCH, PAULHUS, RENY, VITELLI

Legislative Document
No. 941
H.P. 588
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act Facilitating the Efforts of the Midcoast Regional 
Redevelopment Authority and the Town of Brunswick to Design and 
Carry Out Improvements to the Storm Water System and Other 
Infrastructure at the Former Brunswick Naval Air Station
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and
Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, GOLEK of Harpswell, 
HEPLER of Woolwich, JAUCH of Topsham, PAULHUS of Bath, Senators: RENY of Lincoln, 
VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
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 direct the State to establish a plan to replace, repair and upgrade 
critical conventional and environmental infrastructure throughout the entirety of the former 
Brunswick Naval Air Station for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of 
residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations and the former naval air station's flora and 
fauna.
The bill proposes to identify and establish a state-level funding stream to facilitate the 
execution of the State's plan. 
The bill also proposes to provide the Town of Brunswick and the Midcoast Regional 
Redevelopment Authority any resources and legal authority necessary to facilitate the 
execution of any planning efforts. 
The bill also proposes a statutory solution to the fact that the Town of Brunswick, the 
Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, Bowdoin College, the United States Navy 
and various developers all own pieces of the storm water system infrastructure at the former 
Brunswick Naval Air Station. 
Finally, the bill proposes to harmonize all of the above with ongoing federal and state 
remediation and safe storage efforts with respect to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl 
substances, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid, also known as PFAS, 
PFOS and PFOA, respectively, and other known hazardous chemicals.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0943
Committee Amendment CA_A_H513 (House)

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An Act to Ensure the Collection of Complete Information by Adding a 3rd Option for Gender on State Forms
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0942
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SHEEHAN, DAUGHTRY, KUHN, MOONEN, OSHER, RECKITT, ROBERTS, STOVER
Amends: 4 MRSA §1060, 5 MRSA §60

Legislative Document
No. 942
H.P. 589
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act to Ensure the Collection of Complete Information by Adding 
a 3rd Option for Gender on State Forms
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and
Representatives: KUHN of Falmouth, MOONEN of Portland, OSHER of Orono, RECKITT of 
South Portland, ROBERTS of South Berwick, STOVER of Boothbay.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1060 is enacted to read:
§1060.  Gender marker
All forms, applications and other documents printed or made available online by the 
Judicial Branch that include a place for a person's gender to be identified must include, by 
November 1, 2024, a space to designate "X" for gender in lieu of "male" or "female."
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §60 is enacted to read:
§60.  Gender marker
All forms, applications and other documents printed or made available online by a state 
agency that include a place for a person's gender to be identified must include, by 
November 1, 2024, a space to designate "X" for gender in lieu of "male" or "female." For 
purposes of this section, "state agency" means a state department, agency, office, board or 
commission or quasi-independent agency, board, commission, authority or institution.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the judicial branch and all state departments, agencies, offices, boards 
and commissions and quasi-independent agencies, boards, commissions, authorities and 
institutions to include, by November 1, 2024, a space to designate "X" for gender in lieu of 
"male" or "female" on all forms, applications and documents printed or made available 
online that request a person to identify the person's gender.
An Act to Enhance Privacy and Prohibit Shipping Companies from Maintaining Records of Firearm and Ammunition Shipments
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0943
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ARDELL
Amends: 25 MRSA §2015

Legislative Document
No. 943
H.P. 590
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act to Enhance Privacy and Prohibit Shipping Companies from 
Maintaining Records of Firearm and Ammunition Shipments
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARDELL of Monticello.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2015 is enacted to read:
§2015.  Common carrier and contract carrier firearms or firearms owner record, 
registry or database prohibited
1.  Prohibition.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a common 
carrier or contract carrier for transportation or shipment may not keep or cause to be kept 
a record, registry or database of privately owned firearms in this State; a record, registry or 
database of firearm owners in this State; or a record, registry or database of firearm 
possessors in this State that contains sufficient information to establish a connection 
between any specific sender or receiver of a shipment in this State containing a firearm or 
firearm ammunition, including, but not limited to, information regarding the name and 
address of an individual and information regarding the make, model, caliber or serial 
number of a firearm.
2.  Penalty.  A common carrier or contract carrier for transportation or shipment that 
violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of $1,000 for each item of 
information stored in a record, registry or database in violation of subsection 1 must be 
adjudged.
SUMMARY
This bill makes it unlawful for common carriers or contract carriers for transportation 
or shipment to maintain a record, registry or database containing information relating to 
firearms, firearm owners and firearm possessors that would be sufficient to establish a 
connection between any person and any specific firearm or firearm ammunition. The 
penalty for violating this law is a civil violation for which a fine of $1,000 must be adjudged 
for each item of information stored in a record, registry or database by a common carrier 
or contract carrier for transportation or shipment.
An Act to Allow Refugees, Asylees and Asylum Seekers to Qualify for In-state Tuition
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0944
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ROEDER, BRENNAN, CLOUTIER, MALON, OSHER, RANA, RECKITT, SAYRE, SUPICA
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10016

Legislative Document
No. 944
H.P. 591
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act to Allow Refugees, Asylees and Asylum Seekers to Qualify 
for In-state Tuition
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, MALON 
of Biddeford, OSHER of Orono, RANA of Bangor, RECKITT of South Portland, SAYRE of 
Kennebunk, SUPICA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §10016 is enacted to read:
§10016.  Tuition for refugees, asylees and asylum seekers
1. In-state tuition for refugees, asylees and asylum seekers.  A refugee, asylee or 
asylum seeker under 8 United States Code, Chapter 12, Subchapter II, Part I who resides 
in the State and who meets the requirements of this section qualifies for in-state tuition at 
the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and the Maine 
Maritime Academy.
2. Criteria for in-state tuition. A person qualifies for in-state tuition under subsection 
if the person is not a citizen of the United States and:
A. Is a refugee and resettled in the State directly after arriving in the United States;
B. Is a refugee, resettled in another state directly after arriving in the United States prior 
to residing in the State and meets the same qualifications for in-state tuition as a citizen 
of the United States;
C. Is seeking asylum and meets the same qualifications for in-state tuition as a citizen 
of the United States; or
D. Has been granted asylum and meets the same qualifications for in-state tuition as a 
citizen of the United States.
3. Documentation. A person qualifying for in-state tuition under subsection 2 must 
provide appropriate documentation of residency and documentation from the United States 
Department of Homeland Security to establish the person's qualifications and immigration 
status under subsection 2.
SUMMARY
This bill allows refugees, asylees and asylum seekers to qualify for in-state tuition at 
the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and the Maine 
Maritime Academy if they meet certain residency requirements and provide documentation 
for their qualifications and documentation regarding their immigration status from the 
United States Department of Homeland Security.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0945
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H709 (House)

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