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An Act to Improve Access to Civil Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0564
Committee Amendment CA_A_S30 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ff " to S.P. 235, L.D. 564, "An Act to Improve 
Access to Civil Legal Services" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/03/23 ?Z'ae 
LD 564 
LR 1002(02) 
An Act to Improve Access to Civil Legal Services 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "fr' ( 
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Committee: Judiciary 
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 
$3,900,000 
$7,800,000 
$3,900,000 
$7,800,000 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$7,800,000 
$7,800,000 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$7,800,000 
$7,800,000 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $3,900,000 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $7,800,000 in fiscal year 
2024-25 to the Judicial Department for distribution by the Civil Legal Services Fund Commission to providers of civil 
legal services. 
LR1002(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Ensure Maine Residents Have Priority Access to State Park Campsites
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0562
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BRAKEY, HARRINGTON, KEIM, LIBBY, ARFORD, CLUCHEY, WHITE
Amends: 12 MRSA §1827

Legislative Document
No. 562
S.P. 233
In Senate, February 9, 2023
An Act to Ensure Maine Residents Have Priority Access to State 
Park Campsites
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Senators: HARRINGTON of York, KEIM of Oxford, LIBBY of Cumberland, 
Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, LIBBY of Auburn, 
WHITE of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1827, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 678, §13, is amended 
to read:
1.  Reservation system for overnight camping.  The director shall establish a 
statewide reservation system for overnight camping at state parks with overnight camping 
facilities that incorporates a deposit system and a mechanism for accepting payments by 
credit card. Nonresidents may not reserve a campsite during the initial 24-hour period a 
reservation system is open to the public in a calendar year. Baxter State Park, the Allagash 
Wilderness Waterway and public reserved and nonreserved lands are excluded from this 
system.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits nonresidents from reserving a state park campsite during the initial 
24-hour period a reservation system is open to the public in a calendar year.
An Act Regarding County Sheriff Vehicle Registration Plates
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0560
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: COSTAIN, CRAY, MORRIS, QUINT, SAMPSON, GUERIN, HICKMAN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §517

Legislative Document
No. 560
H.P. 365
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act Regarding County Sheriff Vehicle Registration Plates
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, MORRIS of Turner, QUINT of 
Hodgdon, SAMPSON of Alfred, Senators: GUERIN of Penobscot, HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §517, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 428, §1, is amended 
to read:
7.  County sheriff vehicles.  A vehicle owned by a county and used by a full-time law 
enforcement department may be issued special registration plates at the request of the chief 
law enforcement official of the county.  The chief law enforcement official of the county, 
in consultation with the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Maine Sheriffs' 
Association, shall design county law enforcement registration plates.  A county sheriff 
requesting special plates shall reimburse the Highway Fund the cost associated with the 
production and issuance of the plates.
SUMMARY
This bill charges the chief law enforcement official of a county with the duty to design 
county law enforcement registration plates in consultation with the Secretary of State. It 
removes the duty of the Secretary of State to design county law enforcement registration 
plates and the duty to consult with the Maine Sheriffs' Association. This bill requires that 
the county sheriff reimburse the Highway Fund the cost associated with the production and 
issuance of the plates.
An Act to Assert State Sovereignty over Ocean Waters up to 12 Nautical Miles off the State's Coast
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0563
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: BRAKEY, FAULKINGHAM, HARRINGTON, KEIM, MOORE, STEWART, ANDREWS, BOYER, WHITE
Amends: 1 MRSA §2

Legislative Document
No. 563
S.P. 234
In Senate, February 9, 2023
An Act to Assert State Sovereignty over Ocean Waters up to 12 
Nautical Miles off the State's Coast
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor and
Senators: HARRINGTON of York, KEIM of Oxford, MOORE of Washington, STEWART of 
Aroostook, Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, BOYER of Poland, WHITE of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §2, as amended by PL 1973, c. 513, §22 and c. 525, is further 
amended to read:
§2.  Offshore waters and submerged land
The jurisdiction of this State shall extend extends to and over, and be is exercisable 
with respect to, waters offshore from the coasts of this State as follows:
1.  Marginal sea.  The marginal sea to its outermost limits as said limits may from time 
to time be defined or recognized by the United States of America by international treaty or 
otherwise;
1-A.  Territorial waters.  Notwithstanding any provision of this section or of law to 
the contrary, the State of Maine owns and may exercise jurisdiction over and control all 
waters within the rise and fall of the tide seaward 12 nautical miles;
2.  High seas.  The high seas to whatever extent jurisdiction therein may be claimed 
by the United States of America, or to whatever extent may be recognized by the usages 
and customs of international law or by any agreement, international or otherwise, to which 
the United States of America or this State may be party;
2-A.  --harvesting Harvesting.  The State of Maine declares that it owns and shall 
control controls the harvesting of the living resources of the seas adjoining the coastline for 
a distance of 200 miles or to the furthest edge of the Continental Shelf, whichever is greater, 
subject only to the boundary with Canada. Control over the harvesting of these living 
resources shall must be by licenses or permits issued by the Department of Marine 
Resources; and
3.  Submerged lands.  All submerged lands, including the subsurface thereof, lying 
under said aforementioned the waters referred to in this section.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State 
of Maine owns and may exercise jurisdiction over and control all waters, and all submerged 
lands lying under those waters, within the rise and fall of the tide seaward 12 nautical miles.
An Act to Improve Access to Civil Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0564
Senate Amendment SA_A_S67 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to S P 235, L D 564, "An Act to Improve Access to 
Civil Legal Services" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Provide Funding for Sexual Assault Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0566
Senate Amendment SA_A_S779 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" /Jr" to S.P. 237, L.D. 566, "An Act to Provide Funding 
for Sexual Assault Services" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 
1. Transfer to 
unappropriated surplus of General Fund. 
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2025, the State 
Controller shall transfer $1,830,000 from the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation, Bureau of Financial Institutions, Other Special Revenue Funds account to the 
unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. 
Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Purchased Social Services 0228 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for sexual assault services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$1,830,000 
$1,830,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbertng any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the State Controller to transfer $1,830,000 from the 
Depattment of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Financial Institutions, 
Page I - 131LR1224(04) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 237, L.D. 566 (.,S-17°tJ 
Other Special Revenue Funds account to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund 
on or before June 30, 2025. 
SPONSORED BY: --------------
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
• 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Co~~. (Savings) 
General fund 
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Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Transfers 
• General Fund 
Approved: 05/09/24 feae. 
LD 566 
LR 1224(04) 
An Act to Provide Funding for Sexual Assault Services 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A" to Original Bill ( S-17~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($1,230,000) 
($1,830,000) 
($1,830,000) 
($1,830,000) 
($1,230,000) 
$0 
($1,830,000) 
($1,830,000) 
$0 
$1,830,000 
$0 
$0 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
($1,830,000) 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The amendment changes the General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services from 
ongoing beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 to a one-time appropriation of $1,830,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 for sexual 
assault services. 
The amendment also adds a transfer of $1,830,000 from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, 
Bureau of Financial Institutions, Other Special Revenue Funds account to the Unappropriated Surplus of the General 
Fund. 
LR1224(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide Fundmg for Sexual Assault Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0566
Committee Amendment CA_A_S56 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to SP 237, L D 566, "An Act to Provide 
Fundmg for Sexual Assault Services" 
' 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcorporates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
J 
Approved 04/13/23 J$Pae.. 
LD566 
LR 1224(02) 
An Act to Provide Funding for Sexual Assault Services 
Fiscal Note for BIil as Amended by Committee Amendment 'W' { s-Sl.t.) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$1,230,000 
$1,230,000 
FY 2024-25 
$1,830,000 
$1,830,000 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$1,830,000 
$1,830,000 
Pro1ectlons 
FY 2026-27 
$1,830,000 
$1,830,000 
The bill mcludes General Fund appropnat10ns to the Department of Health and Human Services of $1,230,000 m 
fiscal year 2023-24 and $1,830,000 m fiscal year 2024-25 for sexual assault services 
LR1224(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Improve Maine's System for Protecting Sixth Amendment Rights
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0565
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARNEY

Legislative Document
No. 565
S.P. 236
In Senate, February 9, 2023
An Act to Improve Maine's System for Protecting Sixth Amendment 
Rights
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
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 the State's system for protecting an individual's rights under 
the United States Constitution, Amendment VI.
An Act to Provide Funding for Sexual Assault Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0566
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DUSON, STOVER, RENY, BAGSHAW, CARLOW, DHALAC, GATTINE, GRAHAM, RANA, SAMPSON

Legislative Document
No. 566
S.P. 237
In Senate, February 9, 2023
An Act to Provide Funding for Sexual Assault Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay and
Senator: RENY of Lincoln, Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, CARLOW of Buxton, 
DHALAC of South Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, RANA 
of Bangor, SAMPSON of Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative: Provides funding for sexual assault services.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$1,230,000
$1,830,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,230,000
$1,830,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding for sexual assault services.
An Act to Provide for the Ethical Election of Constitutional Officers by Restricting Certain Campaign Contributions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0567
Committee Amendment CA_A_S41 (Senate)
Amends: 1 MRSA §1015-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 
"to S.P. 238, L.D. 567, "An Act to Provide for 
the Ethical Election of Constitutional Officers by Restricting Certain Campaign 
Contributions" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Provide for the Ethical Election of Constitutional Officers and the State 
Auditor by Restricting Certain Campaign Contributions' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §1015-A, sub-§4, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
E. A constitutional officer, the State Auditor or any individual who intends to be 
considered for a position as a constitutional officer or the State Auditor may not 
intentionally give, offer or promise a contribution to a legislative candidate, or the staff 
or agent of a legislative candidate, unless the constitutional officer, the State Auditor 
or the individual intending to be considered for a position as a constitutional officer or 
the State Auditor is eligible to vote or will be eligible to vote on the day of the election 
in a district where the legislative candidate will appear on the ballot.' 
. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds the State Auditor 
and any individual who intends to be considered for a position as a constitutional officer or 
the State Auditor to the list of individuals prohibited from intentionally giving, offering or 
promising a contribution to a legislative candidate who will not appear on the ballot in the 
district where the individual is or will be eligible to vote on election day. The amendment 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/J " to S.P. 238, L.D. 567 ( S· ({ /) 
also removes a gubernatorial candidate from those who may not be given, offered or 
promised a contribution. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/10/23 ;:1;!,ae 
LD567 
LR 962(02) 
An Act to Provide for the Ethical Election of Constitutional Officers by Restricting Certain Campaign 
Contributions 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •~11(5- '--//) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
-
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to adopt the changes in this 
bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0962(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0568
Committee Amendment CA_A_S11 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Provide for the Ethical Election of Constitutional Officers by Restricting Certain Campaign Contributions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0567
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HARRINGTON, BOYER, BRAKEY, FARRIN, TIMBERLAKE, PAUL
Amends: 1 MRSA §1015-A

Legislative Document
No. 567
S.P. 238
In Senate, February 9, 2023
An Act to Provide for the Ethical Election of Constitutional Officers 
by Restricting Certain Campaign Contributions
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HARRINGTON of York.
Cosponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland and
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, FARRIN of Somerset, TIMBERLAKE of 
Androscoggin, Representative: PAUL of Winterport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §1015-A, sub-§4, ¶E is enacted to read:
E.  A constitutional officer may not intentionally give, offer or promise a contribution 
to a gubernatorial or legislative candidate, or the staff or agent of a gubernatorial or 
legislative candidate, unless the constitutional officer is eligible to vote or will be 
eligible to vote on the day of the election in a district where the gubernatorial or 
legislative candidate will appear on the ballot.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a constitutional officer may not make campaign contributions to 
gubernatorial or legislative candidates unless those candidates will appear on the ballot in 
the district where the constitutional officer is or will be eligible to vote on election day.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0569
Committee Amendment CA_A_S10 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Resolve, to Provide Information to Maine's School Administrators and Maine Communities About the Financial Advantages of Modern Wood Heating
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0570
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STEWART, SAMPSON, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 570
S.P. 241
In Senate, February 9, 2023
Resolve, to Provide Information to Maine's School Administrators 
and Maine Communities About the Financial Advantages of 
Modern Wood Heating
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred and
Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Preamble.  Whereas, the Legislature has established the Thermal Energy 
Investment Fund within the Efficiency Maine Trust to provide incentive funding for the 
installation of modern wood heating in Maine schools, businesses, municipal buildings and 
nonprofit organizations; and
Whereas, the Efficiency Maine Trust has issued a program opportunity notice under 
which applicants can receive an incentive of 35% of the cost of the heating equipment; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 15908-B requires the State 
Board of Education in approving school construction projects to consider heating systems 
that use renewable, locally sourced wood-based fuels and that reduce carbon dioxide 
emissions and benefit the State's economy; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Notification from Commissioner of Education.  Resolved:  That the 
Commissioner of Education shall notify school administrators, school boards and 
communities in the State of the Efficiency Maine Trust's Thermal Energy Investment 
Program, as established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 10128, and the 
opportunity to stabilize and reduce annual school heating costs when replacing an existing 
fossil fuel heating system or planning the heating system for a new school building.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Education to notify school administrators, 
school boards and communities in the State of the Efficiency Maine Trust's Thermal Energy 
Investment Program and the opportunity to stabilize and reduce annual school heating costs 
when replacing an existing fossil fuel heating system or planning the heating system for a 
new school building.
An Act to Allow the Adjutant General to Sell the Houlton Armory
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0569
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: STEWART, SWALLOW
Amends: 37-B MRSA §264

Legislative Document
No. 569
S.P. 240
In Senate, February 9, 2023
An Act to Allow the Adjutant General to Sell the Houlton Armory
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative SWALLOW of Houlton.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §264, sub-§3, ¶R, as amended by PL 2019, c. 341, §12, is 
further amended to read:
R.  The Belfast Armory, located on U.S. Route 1, Belfast, by means of a quitclaim deed 
as long as the purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State from all 
claims, including any environmental clean-up costs that may arise in connection with 
the land or the buildings constituting the armory; and
Sec. 2.  37-B MRSA §264, sub-§3, ¶S, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 341, §13, is 
amended to read:
S.  The South Portland Air National Guard Station, located on Western Avenue, South 
Portland, by means of a quitclaim deed as long as the purchaser agrees to indemnify 
and hold harmless the State from all claims, including any environmental clean‑up 
costs that may arise in connection with the land or the buildings constituting the 
station.; and
Sec. 3.  37-B MRSA §264, sub-§3, ¶T is enacted to read:
T.  The Houlton Armory, located at 86 Pleasant Street, Houlton, by means of a 
quitclaim deed as long as the purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State 
from all claims, including any environmental clean-up costs that may arise in 
connection with the land or the buildings constituting the armory.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the Adjutant General to sell the Houlton Armory.
An Act to Develop Maine's Entry-level Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0571
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: DUCHARME, COLLAMORE, LANIGAN

Legislative Document
No. 571
H.P. 366
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Develop Maine's Entry-level Workforce
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, LANIGAN of Sanford, 
LaROCHELLE of Augusta.
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 amend the statutes, and require the amendment of relevant rules, that 
inhibit or prevent individuals who are 16 or 17 years of age from entering the workforce to 
make it less burdensome on those individuals to find employment and for businesses to 
hire those individuals.
An Act to Remove the Cent Fee for Bags in Retail Stores
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0572
Committee Amendment CA_A_H44 (House)
Amends: 38 MRSA §1611

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "rt" to H.P. 367, L.D. 572, "An Act to Remove the 
Cent Fee for Bags in Retail Stores" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Amend the Law Restricting the Use of Single-use Bags at Retail 
Establishments' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1611, sub-§1, 1G, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 346, §2, is 
amended to read: 
G. "Reusable bag" means a bag with stitched handles that: 
(1) Is designed and manufactured to withstand a minimum of 75 repeated uses; 
(2) 
Is HJ:aehine washable or HJ:aEle frofR a HJ:aterial that ean be eleaned anEI 
disinfeeteEI regularly; 
(3) 
If Is made from plastie is at least 4 mils thiek polypropylene fabric, 
polyethylene terephthalate nonwoven fabric, nylon, cloth, hemp or other machine 
washable fabric; and 
( 4) Has the capability of carrying a minimum of 18 pounds.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. The amendment, instead of 
removing the 5 ¢ fee on the use of recycled paper bags and reusable bags made of plastic as 
in the bill, provides that a reusable bag must have stitched handles and be made from 
polypropylene fabric, polyethylene terephthalate nonwoven fabric, nylon, cloth, hemp or 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A "to H.P. 367, L.D. 572 
other machine washable fabric. The amendment removes the emergency preamble and 
emergency clause. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Remove the 5 Cent Fee for Bags in Retail Stores
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0572
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: LEMELIN
Amends: 38 MRSA §1611

Legislative Document
No. 572
H.P. 367
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Remove the 5 Cent Fee for Bags in Retail Stores
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources 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, this legislation removes the 5¢ fee currently required to be paid by a 
consumer when a retail establishment provides a recycled paper bag or a reusable bag made 
of plastic to bag products at the point of sale; and
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period to immediately protect Maine residents from the economic burden of the fee; 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.  38 MRSA §1611, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2021, c. 186, §18, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Recycled paper bag fees bags and reusable plastic bag fees; exemptions bags.  
This subsection governs fees assessed on the use of recycled paper bags and on reusable 
bags made of plastic.
A.  Beginning January 15, 2021 a A retail establishment may provide a recycled paper 
bag or a reusable bag made of plastic to bag products at the point of sale as long as the 
retail establishment charges a fee of at least 5¢ per bag.
(1)  All amounts collected pursuant to this paragraph are retained by the retail 
establishment and may be used for any lawful purpose.
(2)  A retail establishment may not rebate or otherwise reimburse a customer any 
portion of the fee charged pursuant to this paragraph.
B.  The requirement to charge a fee under paragraph A does not apply to:
(1)  Stores at which less than 2% of retail sales are attributed to the sale of food 
and that have less than 10,000 square feet of retail area;
(2)  Restaurants; or
(3)  Hunger relief organizations engaged in distributing food directly to consumers 
at no charge.
A retail establishment exempt from charging a fee under this paragraph may charge a 
fee for a recycled paper bag or a reusable bag made of plastic.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the 5¢ fee currently required when a retail establishment provides a 
recycled paper bag or a reusable bag made of plastic to bag products at the point of sale.
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Working Waterfront Covenants
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0574
Committee Amendment CA_A_H34 (House)
Amends: 33 MRSA §131

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" -jt,, to H.P. 369, L.D. 574, "An Act to Amend the 
Laws Governing Working Waterfront Covenants" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 33 MRSA §131, sub .. §2, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 574, § 1, is repealed and 
the following enacted in its place: 
2. Qualified holder. "Qualified holder" or "holder" means: 
A. A governmental entity authorized to hold an interest in real property; 
B. A nonprofit organization organized under state law whose purposes include the 
permanent protection of working waterfront or the enlargement of working waterfront 
opportunities for commercial fisheries businesses; or 
C. A nonprofit organization organized under state law whose purposes or powers 
include retaining or protecting coastal community values, culture or heritage, coastal 
habitat or real property that provides coastal water access.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It allows certain nonprofit organizations whose 
purposes or powers include retaining or protecting coastal community values, culture or 
heritage, coastal habitat or real property that provides coastal water access to hold working 
waterfront covenants. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Working Waterfront Covenants
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0574
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: RIELLY, GROHOSKI, ANKELES, DOUDERA, HEPLER, JAUCH
Amends: 33 MRSA §131

Legislative Document
No. 574
H.P. 369
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Working Waterfront 
Covenants
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, DOUDERA of Camden, HEPLER of Woolwich, 
JAUCH of Topsham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §131, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 574, §1, is amended to 
read:
2.  Qualified holder.  "Qualified holder" or "holder" means a governmental entity 
authorized to hold an interest in real property, a holder as defined in section 476, subsection 
2, paragraph B or a nonprofit organization organized under state law whose purposes 
include the permanent protection of working waterfront or the enlargement of working 
waterfront opportunities for commercial fisheries businesses.
SUMMARY
This bill allows certain nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts that are authorized 
to hold conservation easements to also be allowed to hold working waterfront covenants.
An Act Regarding a Seat Belt Exemption for Persons with a Medical Condition
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0575
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: POIRIER, ANDREWS, COLLAMORE, CYRWAY, HENDERSON, QUINT, RUDNICKI, THORNE, WHITE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2081

Legislative Document
No. 575
H.P. 370
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act Regarding a Seat Belt Exemption for Persons with a Medical 
Condition
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, 
CYRWAY of Albion, HENDERSON of Rumford, QUINT of Hodgdon, RUDNICKI of 
Fairfield, THORNE of Carmel, WHITE of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2081, sub-§4, ¶A-1, as amended by PL 2009, c. 436, §1, is 
further amended to read:
A-1.  The requirements of subsection 3‑A do not apply to a driver or passenger who 
has a medical condition that, in the opinion of a physician, warrants an exemption from 
the requirements of subsection 3‑A and that medical condition and opinion are 
documented by a certificate from that physician.  That certificate is valid for the period 
designated by the physician, which may not exceed one year.   The physician shall 
designate the duration of the applicant's medical condition not to exceed 6 years or 
designate the applicant's medical condition as permanent. The Secretary of State may 
issue a removable windshield placard that is visible to law enforcement officers to a 
person with a certificate from a physician.  A removable windshield placard is a 2-
sided permit designed to hang from the rearview mirror when the vehicle is in motion 
without obstructing the view of the operator.  The placard must be displayed by hanging 
it from the rearview mirror so that it may be viewed from the front and rear of the 
vehicle when the vehicle is in motion.  If the vehicle is not equipped with a rearview 
mirror, the placard must be displayed on the dashboard.  The placard must be 
identifiable as a seat belt placard as designed by the Secretary of State.  A placard 
issued to a person under this paragraph expires when the physician's certificate expires.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a physician, for the purpose of allowing an exemption from the seat 
belt requirements for adult drivers and passengers, to designate the duration of the 
applicant’s medical condition not to exceed 6 years or designate the applicant’s medical 
condition as permanent.
An Act to Facilitate Communication Between Pro Se Defendants and Assistant District Attorneys
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0576
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BALDACCI, DILL, COSTAIN, RECKITT
Amends: 15 MRSA §815

Legislative Document
No. 576
S.P. 244
In Senate, February 13, 2023
An Act to Facilitate Communication Between Pro Se Defendants 
and Assistant District Attorneys
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative DILL of Old Town and
Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, RECKITT of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §815, as amended by PL 2021, c. 668, §1, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the provision of the Maine Revised Statutes that generally prohibits a 
prosecutor from communicating with an unrepresented defendant concerning the facts, 
circumstances, merits or disposition of a pending criminal charge against that defendant 
unless the defendant has been notified by the court of the defendant's right to counsel and 
has executed in court a written waiver of the right to counsel.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0577
Committee Amendment CA_A_S252 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0578
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BENNETT

Legislative Document
No. 578
S.P. 246
In Senate, February 13, 2023
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of 
Maine Concerning the Publication of Maine Indian Treaty 
Obligations
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
Constitutional amendment. Resolved: Two thirds of each branch of the 
Legislature concurring, that the following amendment to the Constitution of Maine be 
proposed:
Constitution, Art. X, §7 is amended to read:
Section 7.  Original sections 1, and 2, 5, of Article X not to be printed; 
section 5 in full force.  Sections 1, and 2 and 5, of Article X of the Constitution, shall 
hereafter be omitted in any printed copies thereof prefixed to the laws of the State; but this 
shall not impair the validity of acts under those sections; and said section 5 shall remain in 
full force, as part of the Constitution, according to the stipulations of said section, with the 
same effect as if contained in said printed copies.
Constitutional referendum procedure; form of question; effective date.  
Resolved:  That the municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their 
respective cities, towns and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding 
a statewide election, at a statewide election held in the month of November following the 
passage of this resolution, to vote upon the ratification of the amendment proposed in this 
resolution by voting upon the following question:
"Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to require that the text 
of Article X, Section 5 of the Constitution be included in any printed copies 
of the Constitution included with the laws of the State?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within the corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No."  The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared 
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in 
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature.  The Governor shall review the 
returns.  If it appears that a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of the amendment, 
the Governor shall proclaim that fact without delay and the amendment becomes part of 
the Constitution of Maine on the date of the proclamation.
Secretary of State shall prepare ballots.  Resolved:  That the Secretary of State 
shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all ballots, returns and copies of 
this resolution necessary to carry out the purposes of this referendum.
SUMMARY
This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to require that the text of Article 
X, Section 5 of the Constitution of Maine, which pertains to Maine Indian treaty 
obligations, be included in any printed copies of the Constitution included with the laws of 
the State.
An Act to Increase Availability of Election Information on Local Government Websites
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0577
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BEEBE-CENTER, DOUDERA, DUSON
Amends: 21-A MRSA §611

Legislative Document
No. 577
S.P. 245
In Senate, February 13, 2023
An Act to Increase Availability of Election Information on Local 
Government Websites
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden and
Senator: DUSON of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §611 is enacted to read:
§611.  Online access to election information
The Secretary of State, or the secretary's designee, shall develop and maintain a web 
page on the Secretary of State's publicly accessible website that includes general 
information on state and local elections. Upon request from a municipal or county official, 
the Secretary of State, or the secretary's designee, shall post on the web page a link to the 
municipal or county government's publicly accessible website or web page containing 
general information on state and local elections. Upon request from a municipal or county 
official, the Secretary of State, or the secretary's designee, shall provide a template of its 
web page for use by a municipal or county government.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Secretary of State, or the secretary's designee, to: develop and 
maintain a web page on its publicly accessible website, with general information on state 
and local elections; include a link to municipal or county governments' publicly accessible 
websites or web pages containing general information on state and local elections; and 
provide a template of its web page to municipal and county governments.
An Act to Support Farmland Conservation and Transition P Janning for Farmers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0579
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S740 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 247, 
L.D. 579, "An Act to Support Farmland Conservation and Transition P Janning for Farmers" 
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. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the appropriations and allocations section in Committee 
Amendment 
11A.
SPONSORED BY: _ 
......... v0_,_fl,----1-t'-:-~-'-----
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 131LR1437(04) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24/24 feac:.. 
LD 579 
LR 1437(04) 
An Act to Support Farmland Conservation 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ':4' to Committee Amendment "A" {5-14b) 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2024-25 
($120,125) 
($120,125) 
($647) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($123,752) 
($123,752) 
($647) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($127,494) 
($127,4~4) 
($647) 
This amendment removes the Resource Management Coordinator position and associated ongoing G:eneral Fund 
appropriations and Other Special Revenue Funds allocations from the bill. As amended, the bill retains provisions 
instructing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to establish a separate account within the Maine 
Working Fannland Access and Protection Program to deposit funding specifically received to support public-private 
partnerships. 
LR1437(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Support Farmland Conservation and Transition Planning for Farmers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0579
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BRENNER, PLUECKER, BLACK, HICKMAN, INGWERSEN, JACKSON, PIERCE, HALL, LANDRY, WOODSOME

Legislative Document
No. 579
S.P. 247
In Senate, February 13, 2023
An Act to Support Farmland Conservation and Transition Planning 
for Farmers
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren and
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, HICKMAN of Kennebec, INGWERSEN of York, President 
JACKSON of Aroostook, PIERCE of Cumberland, Representatives: HALL of Wilton, 
LANDRY of Farmington, WOODSOME of Waterboro.
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 designed to support farmland conservation and 
transition planning for farmers.
An Act to Improve Family Court Procedure
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0580
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARNEY

Legislative Document
No. 580
S.P. 248
In Senate, February 13, 2023
An Act to Improve Family Court Procedure
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
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 enable the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary to report out a bill 
in response to the recommendation of a working group to make a change in child custody 
procedure.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0582
Committee Amendment CA_A_S318 (Senate)

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An Act to Assist Municipal Shellfish Conservation Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0581
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, RIELLY, VITELLI, ANKELES, DAVIS, GOLEK, HEPLER, SACHS, WARREN
Amends: 12 MRSA §6072-C

Legislative Document
No. 581
S.P. 249
In Senate, February 13, 2023
An Act to Assist Municipal Shellfish Conservation Programs
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook and
Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, DAVIS of East 
Machias, GOLEK of Harpswell, HEPLER of Woolwich, SACHS of Freeport, WARREN of 
Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6072-C, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2021, c. 52, §16 and 
affected by §21, is further amended to read:
6.  Fee.  The application fee for a resident limited-purpose aquaculture license is $100 
and for a nonresident limited-purpose aquaculture license is $400, except that a municipal 
shellfish management committee established pursuant to section 6671 may not be assessed 
an application fee.  The application fee is nonrefundable.  All fees collected under this 
subsection must be deposited in the Aquaculture Research Fund established in section 
6081.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a municipal shellfish management committee may not be 
assessed an application fee for a limited-purpose aquaculture license.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0582
Committee Amendment CA_B_S319 (Senate)

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