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An Act to Streamline Rulemaking for Revisions to Screening Levels for the Solid Waste Beneficial Use Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0028
Committee Amendment CA_A_S31 (Senate)
Amends: 38 MRSA §1304

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fJ " to S.P. 20, L.D. 28, "An Act to Streamline 
Rulemaking for Revisions to Screening Levels for the Solid Waste Beneficial Use 
Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1304, sub-§1-D is enacted to read: 
1-D. Rules; beneficial use of solid waste. The board may adopt or amend rules 
relating to the beneficial use of solid waste. Rules adopted or amended pursuant to this 
subsection are major substantive rules, as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, 
except that rules adopting or amending screening levels for beneficial use that are derived 
using the standard risk protocols of the United States Environmental Protection Agency are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2. PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. F, §2 is repealed.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the bill and 
provides that the Board of Environmental Protection may adopt or amend rules relating to 
the beneficial use of solid waste. Those rules are designated major substantive rules except 
for certain rules adopting or amending screening levels for beneficial use, which are 
designated routine technical rules. The amendment also repeals a prior enacted unallocated 
law that contains a similar rule-making authority. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/24/23 feac:. 
LD28 
LR 96(02) 
An Act to Streamline Rulemaking for Revisions to Screening Levels for the Solid Waste Beneficial Use 
Program 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment•~• (S-:> ') 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Board of Environmental Protection within the Department of Environmental Protection as 
a result of changes to its rulemaking authority regarding the beneficial use of solid waste are anticipated to be mi1 
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0096(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Streamline Rulemaking for Revisions to Screening Levels for the Solid Waste Beneficial Use Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0028
Committee Amendment CA_B_S32 (Senate)
Amends: 38 MRSA §1304

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "i3 " to S.P. 20, L.D. 28, "An Act to Streamline 
Rulemaking for Revisions to Screening Levels for the Solid Waste Beneficial Use 
Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1304, sub-§1-D is enacted to read: 
1-D. Rules; beneficial use of solid waste. The board may adopt or amend rules 
relating to the beneficial use of solid waste. Rules adopted or amended pursuant to this 
subsection are major substantive rules, as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, 
except that rules adopting or amending screening levels for beneficial use that are derived 
using the standard risk protocols of the United States Environmental Protection Agency 
and that adopt a screening level for a particular chemical for which there is no adopted 
screening level or that lower an adopted screening level for a particular chemical are routine 
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2. PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. F, §2 is repealed.' 
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, replaces the bill and 
provides that the Board of Environmental Protection may adopt or amend rules relating to 
the beneficial use of solid waste. Those rules are designated major substantive rules except 
for rules that adopt or amend screening levels for beneficial use derived using the standard 
risk protocols of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and that adopt a 
screening level for a particular chemical for which there is no adopted screening level or 
that lower an adopted screening level for a particular chemical, which are designated 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 0" to S.P. 20, L.D. 28 (s-~7J) 
routine technical rules. The amendment also repeals a prior enacted unallocated law that 
contains a similar rule-making authority. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/24/23 ,::Jdae 
LD28 
LR 96(03) 
An Act to Streamline Rulemaking for Revisions to Screening Levels for the Solid Waste Beneficial Use 
Program 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'!!::,' (.S~ ~'9 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Board of Environmental Protection within the Department of Environmental Protection as 
a result of changes to its rulemaking authority regarding the beneficial use of solid waste are anticipated to be minor 
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0096(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Reduce Air Emissions at Petroleum Storage Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0029
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: CARNEY

Legislative Document
No. 29
S.P. 21
In Senate, December 30, 2022
An Act to Reduce Air Emissions at Petroleum Storage Facilities
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources 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 proposes to reduce air emissions at petroleum storage facilities.
An Act to Increase the Statutory Fee for Defensive Driving Courses
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0030
House Amendment HA_A_H75 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 22, L.D. 30, "An Act to Increase the Statutory 
Fee for Defensive Driving Courses" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section I the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Highway Safety DPS 0457 
Initiative: Provides allocations to allow expenditure of additional revenue from an increase 
in the registration fee for defensive driving courses. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2023-24 
$9,640 
$9,640 
2024-25 
$12,850 
$12,850 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
SPONSORED BY: ?'\, (L};' [ U CUJ1,,,ed 
{Representative WILLIAMS, L.) 
TOWN: Bar Harbor 
.FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
·· · · (See attached) 
Page I - 131LR0111(04) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/23/23 ;!;Pae. 
LD30 
LR 111(04) 
An Act to Increase the Statutory Fee for Defensive Driving Courses 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 'fi' to Original Bill ( ir\ .-'f 5) 
Sponsor: Rep. Williams of Bar Harbor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$9,640 
$12,850 
$12,850 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$9,640 
$12,850 
$12,850 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$12,850 
$12,850 
This amendment adds an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $9,640 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $12,850 in 
fiscal year 2024-25 to the Department of Public Safety to allow expenditure of additional revenue from increasing 
registration fees for defensive driving courses from $35 to $65. 
LR0111(04)-Fisca1Note-Page 1 of 1
An Act to Streamline Rulemaking for Revisions to Screening Levels for the Solid Waste Beneficial Use Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0028
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BRENNER
Amends: 38 MRSA §1304

Legislative Document
No. 28
S.P. 20
In Senate, December 30, 2022
An Act to Streamline Rulemaking for Revisions to Screening Levels 
for the Solid Waste Beneficial Use Program
Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1304, sub-§1-D is enacted to read:
1-D.  Rules; beneficial use of solid waste.  Rules adopted or amended pursuant to this 
section relating to the beneficial use of solid waste are major substantive rules as defined 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, except that rules amending screening levels for 
beneficial use that are derived using the standard risk protocols of the United States 
Environmental Protection Agency are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that rules of the Board of Environmental Protection relating to the 
beneficial use of solid waste are major substantive rules, except for certain rules amending 
screening levels for beneficial use, which the bill specifies are routine technical rules.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0032
House Amendment HA_A_H11 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Increase the Statutory Fee for Defensive Driving Courses
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0030
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FARRIN
Amends: 23 MRSA §4208

Legislative Document
No. 30
S.P. 22
In Senate, December 30, 2022
An Act to Increase the Statutory Fee for Defensive Driving Courses
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §4208, first ¶, as amended by PL 2007, c. 295, §1, is further 
amended to read:
The Department of Public Safety is authorized to conduct defensive driving courses 
for the purpose of promoting highway safety and to charge a registration fee of $35 $65 to 
participants in the defensive driving courses conducted under the auspices of the 
department. The fee must be used to cover the cost of conducting the courses. Any balances 
remaining at the end of the fiscal year may not lapse but must be carried forward to be used 
for the purposes stated in this section.
SUMMARY
This bill increases from $35 to $65 the registration fee for defensive driving courses 
conducted under the auspices of the Department of Public Safety.
An Act to Allow the Commissioner of Transportation to Reduce Speed Limits at Construction Sites with Input from Municipalities and Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0031
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FARRIN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2073, 29-A MRSA §2075

Legislative Document
No. 31
S.P. 23
In Senate, December 30, 2022
An Act to Allow the Commissioner of Transportation to Reduce 
Speed Limits at Construction Sites with Input from Municipalities 
and Utilities
Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2073, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2013, c. 107, §1, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Authority to regulate.  Except as provided in section 2075, subsection subsections 
and 2-A and notwithstanding section 2074, subsection 1, the Commissioner of 
Transportation, with the approval of the Chief of the State Police, may:
A.  Restrict the maximum rate of speed on a public way where a speed limit will 
minimize the danger of accident, promote the free flow of traffic, conserve motor fuel 
or respond to changes in federal laws;
B.  Increase the maximum rate of speed on a public way where higher speeds are 
warranted to promote the normal and reasonable movement of traffic; or
C.  Make an adjustment of maximum rates of speed.  An adjustment under this 
paragraph is exempt from the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.
The commissioner may not set maximums that exceed 60 miles per hour or, on the 
interstate system or other divided controlled-access highways, 75 miles per hour.
The commissioner may not set maximums for the Maine Turnpike.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2075, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:
2-A.  Public ways under construction; municipal and utility construction 
activities.  The Commissioner of Transportation may implement the guidance of a 
municipality or utility engaging in a construction project on a public way to temporarily 
reduce the posted speed limit of the section of the public way where the municipal or utility 
construction project is located when construction workers are present.  The commissioner 
shall adopt rules to implement this subsection, including rules that at a minimum establish 
the criteria that must be met before the commissioner may reduce a posted speed limit.  
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Commissioner of Transportation to implement the guidance of a 
municipality or utility engaging in a construction project on a public way to temporarily 
reduce the posted speed limit where the municipal or utility construction project is located 
when construction workers are present.  It directs the commissioner to adopt routine 
technical rules, including rules setting forth the criteria that must be met before the 
commissioner may reduce a posted speed limit.
An Act to Expand Access to Career and Technical Education Opportunities for Middle School Students
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0033
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: RAFFERTY, WOODSOME
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15681-A

Legislative Document
No. 33
S.P. 25
In Senate, December 30, 2022
An Act to Expand Access to Career and Technical Education 
Opportunities for Middle School Students
Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
Cosponsored by Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15681-A, sub-§4-A, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 420, §7, is 
amended to read:
4-A.  Costs of plans for middle school career and technical education exploration 
programs.  Beginning in fiscal year 2018-19, and in each subsequent fiscal year, costs 
Costs approved pursuant to chapter 313 attributable to establishing and operating career 
and technical education exploration programs for middle school students.  The 
commissioner may establish an allocation to school administrative units and career and 
technical education centers for plans under this subsection.  The plans must be implemented 
within the school administrative unit or career and technical education center; and
SUMMARY
This bill allows the expansion of the allocation of money to career and technical 
education centers for career and technical education exploration programs for middle 
school students.
An Act to Establish Adult Protective Services Training Requirements for Professionals Mandated to Report Suspected Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation to Enhance Protection of Incapacitated and Dependent Adults
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0035
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MOORE
Amends: 22 MRSA §3477

Legislative Document
No. 35
S.P. 27
In Senate, December 30, 2022
An Act to Establish Adult Protective Services Training 
Requirements for Professionals Mandated to Report Suspected 
Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation to Enhance Protection of 
Incapacitated and Dependent Adults
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3477, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8.  Training requirement.  A person required to make a report under subsection 1, 
paragraph A shall complete at least once every 4 years mandated reporter training approved 
by the department.
SUMMARY
This bill requires professionals mandated to make reports of abuse, neglect and 
exploitation of incapacitated and dependent adults pursuant to the Adult Protective Services 
Act to complete training on mandated reporter responsibilities once every 4 years.
An Act to Amend the Laws Govemmg Property Tax Stabilization for Semor Citizens to Ehmmate the Requirement for an Annual Application
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0037
Committee Amendment CA_A_S204 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §6281

COl.\11JV.1ITTEE A.1vlENDMENT" ft" to SP 29, L D 37, "An Act to Amend the Laws 
Govemmg Property Tax Stabilization for Semor Citizens to Ehmmate the Requirement for 
an Annual Application" 
Amend the bill by msertmg after section 1 the followmg 
'Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §6281, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2021, c 751, § 1, 1s amended 
to read 
Stab1hzat10n for ebg1ble md1v1dual If a mumc1palrty determmes that an applicant 
for stab1hzat10n under subsection 2 1s an ehg1ble md1v1dual and that the md1v1dual's 
homestead 1s an eligible homestead, the mumc1pahty shall stab1hze the property tax on the 
md1v1dual's homestead billed for the property tax year for which stab1hzat10n was requested 
and for subsequent property tax years for which the homestead 1s eligible 
Seco 3o 
Appropriations and allocations. The followmg appropriations and 
allocat10ns are made 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Imtiat1ve Provides fundmg to rennburse mumcipahties for revenue lost due to property tax 
stab1hzat1on 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f} "to S P 29, L D 3 7 ( S-2D t.f) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds language necessary to accommodate the elumnatlon of the 
requirement of annual apphcat10n for property tax stab1hzat1on The amendment also adds 
an appropnat10ns and allocat1ons sect10n 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/09/23 /k'ae!-
LD37 
LR 211(02) 
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Property Tax Stabilization for Semor Citizens to Eliminate the 
Reqmrement for an Annual Application 
Fiscal Note for BIii as Amended by Committee Amendment "/t' ( $--zc:/j) 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocahons 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$0 
$200,000 
$0 
$200,000 
ProJections 
FY 2025-26 
$300,000 
$300,000 
Pro1ections 
FY 2026-27 
$400,000 
$400,000 
This bill mcludes ongomg General Fund appropnat10ns of $200,000 to the Department of Admm1strative and 
Fmancial Services begmmng m fiscal year 2024-2025 for reimbursement to mumcipahties for reduced property tax 
revenue associated with elnnmatmg the annual apphcat10n reqmrement to mamtam ehgibihty for property tax 
stabihzat1on 
LR0211(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens to Eliminate the Requirement for an Annual Application
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0037
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: POULIOT
Amends: 36 MRSA §6281

Legislative Document
No. 37
S.P. 29
In Senate, December 30, 2022
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Property Tax Stabilization 
for Senior Citizens to Eliminate the Requirement for an Annual 
Application
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  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 and each property tax 
year thereafter.  A new application is required for each year for which stabilization is 
requested when an individual establishes a new homestead in the State.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the laws governing property tax stabilization for senior citizens to 
eliminate the requirement for an annual application.  It provides that a new application is 
required when an individual establishes a new homestead in the State.
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Freeport the Matthew MacMillan Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0038
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, MASON

Legislative Document
No. 38
S.P. 30
In Senate, December 30, 2022
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Freeport the Matthew 
MacMillan Memorial Bridge
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MASON of Lisbon.
Sec. 1.  Bridge in Freeport renamed.  Resolved: That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 5720 on Desert Road in the Town of Freeport, which 
is currently known as the Merrill Road Interchange, the Matthew MacMillan Memorial 
Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 5720 on 
Desert Road in the Town of Freeport the Matthew MacMillan Memorial Bridge.
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Freeport the Matthew MacMillan Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0039
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, MASON

Legislative Document
No. 38
S.P. 30
In Senate, December 30, 2022
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Freeport the Matthew 
MacMillan Memorial Bridge
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MASON of Lisbon.
Sec. 1.  Bridge in Freeport renamed.  Resolved: That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 5720 on Desert Road in the Town of Freeport, which 
is currently known as the Merrill Road Interchange, the Matthew MacMillan Memorial 
Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 5720 on 
Desert Road in the Town of Freeport the Matthew MacMillan Memorial Bridge.
An Act to Increase the Hourly Reimbursement Rate of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services Lawyers to $150 per Hour
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0041
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: KEIM, MORIARTY

Legislative Document
No. 41
S.P. 33
In Senate, January 4, 2023
An Act to Increase the Hourly Reimbursement Rate of the Maine 
Commission on Indigent Legal Services Lawyers to $150 per Hour
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative MORIARTY 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 Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services exists to provide legal 
representation to Maine citizens who are entitled to counsel at state expense under the 
United States Constitution or under the Constitution of Maine or the Maine Revised 
Statutes; and
Whereas, at current reimbursement rates the commission cannot recruit and retain a 
sufficient number of attorneys to represent indigent clients entitled to counsel; and
Whereas, this has created a shortage of attorneys rostered with the Maine 
Commission on Indigent Legal Services, which cannot meet the demand for counsel; 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.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON
Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services Z112
Initiative: Appropriates ongoing funding to increase attorney reimbursement for indigent 
legal services from $80 per hour to $150 per hour.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$17,985,730
$17,985,730
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$17,985,730
$17,985,730
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill provides General Fund appropriations to the Maine Commission on Indigent 
Legal Services to increase the reimbursement rate for indigent legal services from $80 per 
hour to $150 per hour.
An Act to Reduce the Cost of Electricity by Removing the 100-megawatt Limit on Renewable Resources of Energy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0043
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, MORRIS, HARRINGTON, STEWART, FOSTER, LYMAN
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210

Legislative Document
No. 43
S.P. 35
In Senate, January 4, 2023
An Act to Reduce the Cost of Electricity by Removing the 100-
megawatt Limit on Renewable Resources of Energy
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner and
Senators: HARRINGTON of York, STEWART of Aroostook, Representatives: FOSTER of 
Dexter, LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶B-3, as amended by PL 2019, c. 477, §1, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read:
(1)  Whose total power production capacity does not exceed 100 megawatts and 
relies on one or more of the following:
(a)  Fuel cells;
(b)  Tidal power;
(d)  Geothermal installations;
(e)  Hydroelectric generators that meet all state and federal fish passage 
requirements applicable to the generator;
(f)  Biomass generators that are fueled by wood, wood waste or landfill gas; or
(g)  Anaerobic digestion of by-products of waste from animals or agricultural 
crops, food or vegetative material, algae or organic refuse; or
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 542, §5, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (2) to read:
(2)  Whose total power production capacity does not exceed 100 megawatts and 
that relies on one or more of the following:
(a)  Fuel cells;
(b)  Tidal power;
(c)  Solar arrays and installations;
(d)  Wind power installations;
(e)  Geothermal installations;
(f)  Hydroelectric generators;
(g)  Biomass generators that are fueled by wood or wood waste, landfill gas or 
anaerobic digestion of agricultural products, by-products or wastes; or
(h)  Generators fueled by municipal solid waste in conjunction with recycling.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the 100-megawatt maximum capacity limit for a source of electrical 
generation to qualify as a renewable resource for purposes of meeting the State's renewable 
resource portfolio requirement.
Resolve, to Rename the Bridge Between Bingham and Concord Township on Route 16 the Jason Dore Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0044
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BLACK, DUNPHY, FARRIN, CRAY, HALL, SOBOLESKI

Legislative Document
No. 44
S.P. 36
In Senate, January 4, 2023
Resolve, to Rename the Bridge Between Bingham and Concord 
Township on Route 16 the Jason Dore Memorial Bridge
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Embden and
Senator: FARRIN of Somerset, Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, HALL of Wilton, 
SOBOLESKI of Phillips.
Sec. 1.  Bridge in Bingham and Concord Township renamed.  Resolved:  
That the Department of Transportation shall designate Bridge 3236 on Route 16, which 
crosses the Kennebec River between the Town of Bingham and Concord Township and is 
currently known as the Kennebec River Bridge, the Jason Dore Memorial Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 3236 on 
Route 16 between the Town of Bingham and Concord Township the Jason Dore Memorial 
Bridge.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0045
Committee Amendment CA_A_S303 (Senate)

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An Act to Amend the Statutory Balance Limit on the Fmance Authority of Mame's Loan Insurance Reserves
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0046
Committee Amendment CA_A_S106 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "IJ " to S P 3 8, L D 46, "An Act to Amend the 
Statutory Balance Limit on the Fmance Authority of Mame's Loan Insurance Reserves" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcorporates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 02/17 /23 .:::tPae. 
LD46 
LR 106(02) 
An Act to Amend the Statutory Balance Limit on the Fmance Authority of Mame's Loan Insurance 
Reserves 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~" {S ... /lk} 
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Busmess 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Increased fundmg - Loan Insurance Reserve 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Current law provides that the State Controller transfer, at the close of each fiscal year, up to $1,000,000 from the 
unappropnated surplus of the General Fund to the Loan Insurance Reserve w1thm the Fmance Authonty of Mame 
(FAME) until the combmed balance of the Loan Insurance Reserve and the Mortgage Insurance Fund, also w1thm 
FAME, reaches $40,000,000 This transfer 1s the 2nd pnonty m the so-called "cascade" after transfers to replemsh tne 
State Contmgent Account pursuant to 5 MRSA § 1507 are made 
This bill proposes to mcrease the cap on the amount of funds that FAME may have m its combmed Loan Insurance 
Reserve and Mortgage Insurance Fund from $40,000,000 to $50,000,000, thus contmumg the $1,000,000 transfer to 
the Loan Insurance Reserve until the new cap 1s reached Extendmg the annual $1,000,000 transfer will reduce the 
amount available for other statutory pnontles of the cascade that fall after the Loan Insurance Reserve 
LR0106(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act to Prevent Retaliatory Evictions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0045
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARNEY, DUSON, HICKMAN, TIPPING, DHALAC, KESSLER
Amends: 14 MRSA §6001

Legislative Document
No. 45
S.P. 37
In Senate, January 4, 2023
An Act to Prevent Retaliatory Evictions
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: DUSON of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, TIPPING of 
Penobscot, Representatives: DHALAC of South Portland, KESSLER of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6001, sub-§3, ¶A, as amended by PL 2013, c. 324, §1, is further 
amended to read:
A.  Asserted the tenant's rights pursuant to section 6015, 6016, 6021 or section 6030‑D 
or pursuant to a municipal ordinance limiting rent increase;
Sec. 2.  14 MRSA §6001, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2019, c. 351, §2, is further 
amended by repealing the first blocked paragraph.
Sec. 3.  14 MRSA §6001, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2019, c. 351, §2, is further 
amended by amending the 2nd blocked paragraph to read:
No A writ of possession may not issue in the absence of rebuttal of the presumption of 
retaliation. To rebut the presumption of retaliation, a plaintiff in a forcible entry and 
detainer action must show by a preponderance of the evidence that a reason set forth in 
section 6002, subsection 1 or a violation of a lease provision is a substantial reason for 
bringing the action.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that in an action of forcible entry and detainer there is a rebuttable 
presumption that the action was commenced in retaliation against the tenant if, within 6 
months prior to the commencement of the action, the tenant has asserted the tenant's rights 
pursuant to the laws requiring notice to the tenant of a rent increase, the laws prohibiting a 
rent increase for a dwelling unit that is in violation of the warranty of habitability or a 
municipal ordinance limiting rent increase. It also provides that to rebut the presumption 
of retaliation, a plaintiff in a forcible entry and detainer action must show by a 
preponderance of the evidence that a reason set forth in law or a violation of a lease 
provision is a substantial reason for bringing the action.
An Act to Amend the Statutory Balance Limit on the Finance Authority of Maine's Loan Insurance Reserves
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0046
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: CURRY
Amends: 5 MRSA §1511

Legislative Document
No. 46
S.P. 38
In Senate, January 4, 2023
An Act to Amend the Statutory Balance Limit on the Finance 
Authority of Maine's Loan Insurance Reserves
Submitted by the Finance Authority of Maine pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
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 CURRY of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1511, as amended by PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. F, §1, is further amended 
to read:
§1511.  Loan Insurance Reserve
The State Controller may, at the close of each fiscal year, as the next priority after the 
transfers authorized pursuant to section 1507, transfer from the Unappropriated Surplus of 
the General Fund to the Loan Insurance Reserve amounts as may be available from time to 
time, up to an amount of $1,000,000 per year after the transfers have been made pursuant 
to section 1507.  The balance of this reserve must be paid to the Finance Authority of Maine 
if such payment does not cause the balance in the reserve fund maintained by the authority, 
when added to amounts held in the Finance Authority of Maine Mortgage Insurance Fund 
that are not committed or encumbered for another purpose, to exceed $40,000,000 
$50,000,000.  Any balance in the Loan Insurance Reserve is appropriated for this purpose.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the cap on the combined amount that the Finance Authority of Maine 
may have in its Loan Insurance Reserve and Finance Authority of Maine Mortgage 
Insurance Fund from $40,000,000 to $50,000,000.  Below that cap a transfer of up to 
$1,000,000 from the Unappropriated Surplus of the General Fund is allowed under certain 
circumstances.
An Act to Amend the Law Governing Licensing Actions of the Emergency Medical Services' Board
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0047
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: LAFOUNTAIN
Amends: 32 MRSA §90-A

Legislative Document
No. 47
S.P. 39
In Senate, January 4, 2023
An Act to Amend the Law Governing Licensing Actions of the 
Emergency Medical Services' Board
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAFOUNTAIN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §90-A, sub-§4, ¶D, as amended by PL 2001, c. 229, §7, is further 
amended to read:
D.  Except in the specific circumstances where Title 5, section 10004 may be invoked, 
if the board or its staff concludes that suspension beyond the authority conferred by 
section 88 or revocation of the license is in order, the board or its staff shall request the 
Attorney General to file a complaint in the District Court in accordance with Title 4, 
chapter 5 and the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to commence either full or 
emergency proceedings.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law governing licensing actions of the Emergency Medical 
Services' Board to remove a reference to the revocation of a license.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0049
Committee Amendment CA_A_S8 (Senate)

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An Act to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect by Developing a System to Ensure Child and Family Well-being
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0050
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MEYER

Legislative Document
No. 50
H.P. 25
House of Representatives, January 4, 2023
An Act to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect by Developing a System 
to Ensure Child and Family Well-being
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MEYER of Eliot.
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, as emergency legislation, proposes to ensure that a forthcoming statewide 
child abuse and neglect prevention plan is developed and funded in order to provide access 
to services, develop resources for family stabilization and require outcomes data on the 
provision of services and resources.
An Act to Amend the Law Governmg Licensmg Actions of the Emergency Medical Services'Board
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0047
Committee Amendment CA_A_S90 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f} "to SP 39, L D 47, "An Act to Amend the Law 
Governmg Licensmg Actions of the Emergency Medical Services'Board" 
Amend the bill by msertmg after the title and before the enactmg clause the followmg 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective unttl 90 days after adJournment unless enacted as emergencies, and 
Whereas, m 2019, the 129th Legislature enacted Pubhc Law 2019, chapter 370, 
which gave the Emergency Medical Services' Board the authority to deny, refuse to renew 
or revoke an emergency medical services person's license, and 
Whereas, prior to the enactment of Pubhc Law 2019, chapter 370, the Emergency 
Medical Services' Board was not permitted to revoke emergency medical services licenses 
of emergency medical services personnel, but mstead was required to request the Office of 
the Attorney General to file a complamt with the District Court to revoke a license, and 
Whereas, language m the prior law referencmg the revocation pathway through the 
Office of the Attorney General was not removed, which has created ambigmty, and 
Whereas, it is imperative that this ambiguity be resolved as soon as possible to clarify 
the Emergency Medical Services' Board's authority over the hcensmg of emergency 
medical services personnel, and 
Whereas, m the Judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency withm 
the meanmg of the Constitution of Mame and reqmre the followmg legislat10n as 
immediately necessary for the preservat10n of the pubhc peace, health and safety, now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill by addmg before the summary the followmg 
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited m the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
Page I - 131LR0360(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEEAMENDMENT" /j"toSP 39,LD 47 {S-C,D) 
SUMMARY 
Thts amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Move the Headquarters for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0055
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BRIDGEO, POULIOT, LaROCHELLE

Legislative Document
No. 55
H.P. 30
House of Representatives, January 4, 2023
An Act to Move the Headquarters for the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representative: 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:
1. Provide funding for the consolidation of the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife facilities by relocating to a larger building to be used as headquarters in the City 
of Augusta, upgrading the wireless technology and installing secure badge-access 
technology;
2. Authorize the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority to issue securities in an 
amount not to exceed $43,450,000 outstanding at any one time for a headquarters facility 
for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; 
3. In the event that financing by the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority is not 
feasible,  authorize the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to issue a request for 
proposals from private developers for a long-term lease for a headquarters facility for the 
department; and
4. Authorize the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to purchase the 
following parcels of land and any buildings thereon in the City of Augusta for a 
headquarters facility for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife:
A. Parcel 1: for $1, the property formerly known as the Statler Tissue Company mill 
property; and
B. Parcel 2: by eminent domain, an adjacent property located to the south of Parcel 1, 
currently owned by A.I.M. Recycling.
An Act to Require Compliance with Natural or Agricultural Resource Protection Ordinances
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0054
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: LEE, ROTUNDO, CLOUTIER, CRAVEN, SHAW
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4364-A

Legislative Document
No. 54
H.P. 29
House of Representatives, January 4, 2023
An Act to Require Compliance with Natural or Agricultural 
Resource Protection Ordinances
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LEE of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and
Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, SHAW of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4364-A, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 672, §5, is 
amended to read:
1.  Use allowed.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, except Except 
as provided in Title 12, chapter 423-A, for any area in which housing is allowed, a 
municipality shall allow structures with up to 2 dwelling units per lot if that lot does not 
contain an existing dwelling unit, except that a municipality shall allow up to 4 dwelling 
units per lot if that lot does not contain an existing dwelling unit and the lot is located in a 
designated growth area within a municipality consistent with section 4349-A, subsection 
1, paragraph A or B or if the lot is served by a public, special district or other centrally 
managed water system and a public, special district or other comparable sewer system in a 
municipality without a comprehensive plan.
A municipality shall allow on a lot with one existing dwelling unit the addition of up to 2 
dwelling units: one additional dwelling unit within or attached to an existing structure or 
one additional detached dwelling unit, or one of each.
A municipality may allow more units than the number required to be allowed by this 
subsection.
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §4364-A, sub-§6-A is enacted to read:
6-A.  Natural or agricultural resource protection ordinances.  A housing structure 
built after October 1, 2023 must comply with the requirements of a municipal ordinance 
designed to protect natural or agricultural resources that was adopted before April 27, 2022.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that a housing structure required to be allowed under municipal 
zoning ordinances and built after October 1, 2023 comply with municipal ordinances 
designed to protect natural and agricultural resources adopted before April 27, 2022.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0056
Committee Amendment CA_A_H9 (House)

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