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An Act Regarding Community-based Services for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0155
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BRENNAN

Legislative Document
No. 155
H.P. 96
House of Representatives, January 12, 2023
An Act Regarding Community-based Services for Youth Involved in 
the Juvenile Justice System
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
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 require the Department of Corrections to develop a comprehensive plan 
for community-based services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
An Act to Require Outdoor Recess Time for Students from Grade 6 to Grade 8
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0156
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CRAVEN, ARFORD, DODGE, WILLIAMS, ROTUNDO
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4015

Legislative Document
No. 156
H.P. 97
House of Representatives, January 12, 2023
An Act to Require Outdoor Recess Time for Students from Grade 6 
to Grade 8
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, DODGE of Belfast, WILLIAMS of 
Bar Harbor, Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4015 is enacted to read:
§4015.  Outdoor recess
A school administrative unit shall provide no fewer than 3 days a week at least 20 
minutes of outdoor recess for all students from grade 6 to grade 8. If there is no opportunity 
for outdoor recess pursuant to this section due to inclement weather or for some other 
reason, a school administrative unit shall arrange alternate accommodations to provide for 
recess. For purposes of this section, "recess" means unstructured physical activity, leisure 
or recreational time.
SUMMARY
This bill requires every school administrative unit to provide for all students from grade 
to grade 8 at least 20 minutes of outdoor recess, which includes unstructured physical 
activity, leisure and recreational time, no fewer than 3 days a week. If there is no 
opportunity for outdoor recess due to inclement weather or for some other reason, a school 
administrative unit must arrange alternate accommodations to provide for recess.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0155
Committee Amendment CA_A_H622 (House)

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Resolve, to Improve Standards for Animal Rescue Entities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0157
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PERKINS

Legislative Document
No. 157
H.P. 98
House of Representatives, January 12, 2023
Resolve, to Improve Standards for Animal Rescue Entities
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.  (BY REQUEST)
Sec. 1.  Department to adopt rules regarding animal rescue entities. 
Resolved:  That the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall adopt 
rules that set standards for animal rescue entities, including but not limited to rescue dog 
operations, that specify staff-to-animal ratios and that govern animals that are returned 
multiple times and resold or placed in multiple homes. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
adopt rules that set standards for animal rescue entities, including but not limited to rescue 
dog operations, that specify staff-to-animal ratios and that govern animals that are returned 
multiple times and resold or placed in multiple homes.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0160
Committee Amendment CA_A_H326 (House)

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An Act to Create a Training License and Program for Certain Advanced Practice Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0158
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MORIARTY

Legislative Document
No. 158
H.P. 99
House of Representatives, January 12, 2023
An Act to Create a Training License and Program for Certain 
Advanced Practice Providers
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORIARTY 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 allow hospitals to offer a training license and training program for 
physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
An Act to Facilitate the Construction of a Firehouse by Sinclair Township
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0159
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: ALBERT

Legislative Document
No. 159
H.P. 100
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Facilitate the Construction of a Firehouse by Sinclair 
Township
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ALBERT of Madawaska.
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 allow Sinclair Township in the Unorganized Territory to acquire land 
and construct a new firehouse.
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Practicing Chiropractic Without a License
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0160
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: LIBBY, ARFORD, MORRIS, WHITE, ZAGER
Amends: 32 MRSA §454

Legislative Document
No. 160
H.P. 101
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Practicing Chiropractic 
Without a License
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, MORRIS of Turner, WHITE of 
Waterville, ZAGER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §454, as amended by PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. H, §2, is further 
amended to read:
§454.  Practicing without license; fraudulent licenses
An individual who practices or attempts to practice or use the science or system of 
chiropractic in treating diseases of the human body; an individual who buys, sells or 
fraudulently obtains a diploma, license or record to practice chiropractic, or who aids or 
abets in that selling or fraudulent obtaining; an individual who practices chiropractic, under 
cover of a diploma, license or record to practice chiropractic, illegally obtained, or signed 
or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representations; or an individual who, after 
conviction of felony, practices chiropractic, or who uses any of the forms of letters, 
"Chiropractic," "Chiropractor," "Chiropractic Physician," "Chiropractic Practitioner," 
"Doctor of Chiropractic," "D.C." or any other titles or letters, either alone or with qualifying 
words or phrases, under circumstances that induce the belief that the individual who uses 
those terms is engaged in the practice of chiropractic, without having complied with this 
chapter, is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C. This section may not be 
construed to prohibit a lawfully qualified chiropractor in any other state meeting with a 
licensed chiropractic practitioner in this State for consultation.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the laws governing practicing chiropractic without a license to include 
a prohibition on an individual using the title "chiropractic physician" without having 
complied with the provisions of law relating to the licensing of the practice of chiropractic.
An Act to Modify the Law Regarding Tinted Glass in Motor Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0161
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LANIGAN, BOYER, FREDERICKS, SAYRE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1916

Legislative Document
No. 161
H.P. 102
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Modify the Law Regarding Tinted Glass in Motor 
Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, FREDERICKS of Sanford, SAYRE of 
Kennebunk.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1916, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
B.  The A front windshield is composed of, covered by or treated with a material that 
reduces the allows a light transmittance through the window more of less than the 
original installation window or an original replacement window 75% net of glass and 
material; or
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1916, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 186, §1, is 
further amended to read:
C.  A side window or rear window is composed of, covered by or treated with a material 
that allows a light transmittance of less than 35% 20% net of glass and material; or.
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §1916, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is repealed.
Sec. 4.  29-A MRSA §1916, sub-§2, ¶B, as amended by PL 2009, c. 251, §6, is 
further amended to read:
B.  The provisions of subsection 1, paragraphs paragraph C and D do not apply to side 
windows behind the operator's seat or the rear window of a motor vehicle, as long as 
the vehicle is equipped with 2 outside rear view mirrors, one on each side, adjusted so 
that the operator has a clear view of the highway behind the vehicle.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the provisions of law governing the use of tinted windows in motor 
vehicles by allowing the use of a tinted front windshield that allows a light transmittance 
of not less than 75% net of glass and material and the use of side or rear tinted windows 
that allow a light transmittance of not less than 20% net of glass and material.  The bill also 
repeals the provision of law that requires that front and side vehicle windows contain 2-
way glass that provides the occupants with a clear view of the road and a person outside 
the vehicle with a clear view of the occupants and the interior of the vehicle.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0162
Committee Amendment CA_A_H428 (House)

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An Act to Establish a Substance Use Disorder Hotline and Consultation and Clinical Supervision Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0162
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, BEEBE-CENTER, KUHN, PERRY, SHAGOURY, ZAGER

Legislative Document
No. 162
H.P. 103
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Establish a Substance Use Disorder Hotline and 
Consultation and Clinical Supervision Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and
Representatives: KUHN of Falmouth, PERRY of Calais, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, ZAGER 
of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA c. 279 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 279
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER HOTLINE AND CONSULTATION AND 
CLINICAL SUPERVISION SERVICES
§1700-I. Substance use disorder hotline and consultation and clinical supervision 
services
1.  Hotline.  The department shall establish a substance use disorder hotline staffed by 
volunteers and offering on-call assistance to health care providers seeking guidance in the 
treatment of patients with substance use disorder.  
2.  Consultation and clinical supervision program.  The department shall establish 
a consultation and clinical supervision program offering ongoing consultation and clinical 
supervision services to health care providers who provide care to patients with substance 
use disorder.
3.  Consultation.  In implementing the hotline and program established pursuant to 
subsections 1 and 2, respectively, the department shall consult with health care providers 
with expertise in the treatment of patients with substance use disorder.
4.  Funding.  The department may accept federal funds and grants for implementing 
the hotline and program established pursuant to subsections 1 and 2, respectively, and may 
contract for work with outside vendors or individuals. 
5.  Rules.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this chapter. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2‑A.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a substance 
use disorder hotline staffed by volunteers and offering on-call assistance to health care 
providers seeking guidance in the treatment of patients with substance use disorder.  It also 
directs the department to establish a consultation and clinical supervision program offering 
ongoing consultation and clinical supervision services to health care providers who provide 
care to patients with substance use disorder. It directs the department to engage the services 
of health care providers with expertise in the treatment of patients with substance use 
disorder. It provides that the department may accept federal funds and grants to implement 
the hotline and the program and directs the department to adopt routine technical rules.
An Act to Increase Communication Between the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Lifetime License Holders by Requiring Free License Renewals Under Certain Circumstances
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0163
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HEPLER
Amends: 12 MRSA §10851-A

Legislative Document
No. 163
H.P. 104
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Increase Communication Between the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Lifetime License Holders by 
Requiring Free License Renewals Under Certain Circumstances
Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10851-A is enacted to read:
§10851-A.  Annual renewal of lifetime licenses required
1.  Annual renewal required.  A person with a license purchased under section 10851 
shall notify the department of the person's intent to hunt, trap or fish in accordance with 
that license by completing in that year a renewal process with the department.  The 
department may not assess a fee for a renewal completed under this section. The department 
may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are 
routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
2.  Civil violation.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for 
which a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.
3.  Criminal offense.  A person who violates subsection 1 after having been previously 
adjudicated of a 3rd or subsequent violation of subsection 1 within the previous 5-year 
period commits a Class E crime.
SUMMARY
This bill requires holders of a lifetime license to hunt, trap or fish to notify the Department 
of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in each year the person intends to use the license by completing 
a renewal process with the department at no charge.
An Act Regardmg the Fundmg of L~ke Water Quahty Restoration and Protection ProJects
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0164
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S442 (Senate)

LD 164 
LR279(04) 
An Act Regardmg the Fundmg of L~ke Water Quahty Restoration and Protection ProJects 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 1'&11,1 to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor. S n Rotunh~ of Androscoggm 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
Gene1 al Fund 
Appropnat1ons/ Allocat1ons 
General Fund 
Othe1 Special Revenue Funds 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
F1sc I Note Reqmred Yes 
[ Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($1,000,000) 
($1,300,000) 
$0 
($999,500) 
$1,000,000 
($1,000,000) 
$200,000 
($1,499,500) 
$1,500,000 
($1,500,000) 
Pr0Ject10ns 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
$500 
$0 
$0 
ProJections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
$500 
$0 
$0 
This amendment 1 emoves the one-tune transfers of $1,000,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 and $1,500,000 m fiscal year 
2024-25 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Lake Water Quality Restoration and Protection 
Fund (L WQRPF) m the Department of Environmental Protection and removes the Other Special Revenue Funds 
allocations of $1,000,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 and $1,500,000 m fiscal year 2024-25 to the Fund The amendment 
adds a one-time appropnat10n of $200,000 m fiscal year 2024-25 to the Fund for projects that improve or mamtam the 
quahty of lake waters The amendment also provides a base Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $500 per year 
m the event that outside funds are received for this purpose 
LR0279(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0165
Committee Amendment CA_A_H292 (House)

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An Act to Fund the Lake Restoration and Protection Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0164
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BRIDGEO, JACKSON, DOUDERA, HASENFUS, NUTTING
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-N

Legislative Document
No. 164
H.P. 105
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Fund the Lake Restoration and Protection Fund
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, HASENFUS of Readfield, LaROCHELLE of 
Augusta, NUTTING of Oakland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §480-N, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Transfer from General Fund unappropriated surplus.  On or before June 30th 
of each fiscal year, beginning June 30, 2024, the State Controller shall transfer $9,000,000 
from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Department of Environmental 
Protection, Lake Restoration and Protection Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account 
to provide payments to help fund costs related to eligible projects in the State that improve 
or maintain the quality of lake waters in the State.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF
Lake Restoration and Protection Fund 0555
Initiative: Provides ongoing allocations to allow for expenditures regarding projects that 
meet specific criteria and improve or maintain the quality of lake waters in the State.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
__________
__________
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing allocations of $9,000,000 to the Department of 
Environmental Protection, Lake Restoration and Protection Fund to help fund costs related 
to projects that improve or maintain the quality of lake waters.
An Act to Increase the Governor's Salary
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0165
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BRIDGEO, MILLETT
Amends: 2 MRSA §1

Legislative Document
No. 165
H.P. 106
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Increase the Governor's Salary
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representative: MILLETT of Waterford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  2 MRSA §1, as amended by PL 2019, c. 475, §6, is further amended by 
amending the section headnote to read:
§1.  Residence; office hours; secretary; salary; expense allowance
Sec. 2.  2 MRSA §1, 3rd ¶, as amended by PL 2019, c. 475, §6, is further amended 
to read:
Until the first Wednesday of January 1987, the Governor receives an annual salary of 
$35,000.  Beginning the first Wednesday of January 1987, the Governor is entitled to 
receive an annual salary of $70,000.  Beginning the first Wednesday of January 2027, the 
Governor is entitled to receive an annual salary of $125,000 and an expense account of 
$40,000 annually that, notwithstanding Title 36, Part 8, is not considered income for state 
income tax purposes.
SUMMARY
This bill increases, effective January 2027, the salary for the Governor to $125,000.  It 
also allows the Governor to receive a nontaxable expense account of $40,000 annually.
An Act to Provide Revenue for Property Tax Relief and Capital Infrastructure Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0166
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: WILLIAMS, CARNEY, RIELLY, SUPICA, ZAGER, CHIPMAN, DUSON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3009

Legislative Document
No. 166
H.P. 107
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Provide Revenue for Property Tax Relief and Capital 
Infrastructure Projects
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and
Representatives: RIELLY of Westbrook, SUPICA of Bangor, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: 
CHIPMAN of Cumberland, DUSON of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §3009, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2019, c. 648, §2, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (3), division (c) to read:
(c)  To acquire, construct, maintain and operate public parking areas; and
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §3009, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2019, c. 648, §2, is 
further amended by enacting a new subparagraph (3), division (c-1) to read:
(c-1)  To provide for property tax relief;
Sec. 3.  30-A MRSA §3009, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2019, c. 648, §2, is 
further amended by enacting a new subparagraph (3), division (c-2) to read:
(c-2)  To acquire, construct, maintain and operate capital infrastructure 
projects; and
SUMMARY
This bill allows the revenue collected from parking meters to be used to provide 
property tax relief and to pay the costs of constructing, maintaining and operating capital 
infrastructure projects.
An Act Regarding Eligibility for the Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0167
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BELL
Amends: 36 MRSA §681

Legislative Document
No. 167
H.P. 108
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act Regarding Eligibility for the Maine Resident Homestead 
Property Tax Exemption
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BELL of Yarmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §681, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2005, c. 647, §2 and affected 
by §5, is further amended to read:
2.  Homestead.  "Homestead" means any residential property, including cooperative 
property, in this State assessed as real property owned by an applicant or held in a revocable 
living trust for the benefit of the applicant or for which the applicant has a life lease and 
occupied by the applicant as the applicant's permanent residence or owned by a cooperative 
housing corporation and occupied as a permanent residence by a resident who is a 
qualifying shareholder.  A "homestead Homestead" does not include any real property used 
solely for commercial purposes.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §681, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:
2-A.  Life lease.  "Life lease" means a contractual relationship between a permanent 
resident and the owner of the permanent resident's permanent residence that allows the 
permanent resident to reside in the permanent residence for as long as the permanent 
resident so desires or until the permanent resident's death and that obligates the permanent 
resident to pay all costs associated with the permanent residence including:  
A. Property taxes and assessments; 
B. Maintenance and repair of the permanent residence; 
C. All utilities; and
D. Comprehensive homeowner's insurance.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a person who holds a life lease on a permanent residence is 
eligible for the Maine resident homestead property tax exemption.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0168
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H664 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0168
Committee Amendment CA_A_H623 (House)

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An Act to Amend and Clarify the Laws Governing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Other Harmful Chemicals
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0169
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, DRINKWATER, SOBOLESKI, BLACK

Legislative Document
No. 169
H.P. 110
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Amend and Clarify the Laws Governing Perfluoroalkyl 
and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Other Harmful Chemicals
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, 
Senator: BLACK of Franklin.
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 revise the definition of "perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" 
to align with federal law, require downstream notification and allow for a safe harbor, 
implement a process for banning harmful chemicals that include exemptions for de minimis 
concentrations and replacement parts, require the consideration of limiting access to areas 
contaminated by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and prohibit certain bulk 
chemicals, components and parts containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl 
substances.
An Act to Clarify the Authority of the Director of the Real Estate Commission to Dismiss Certain Claims That Do Not Allege Violations of Law or Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0170
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: ARATA, DOUDERA, MORRIS, SMITH
Amends: 32 MRSA §13069

Legislative Document
No. 170
H.P. 111
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Clarify the Authority of the Director of the Real Estate 
Commission to Dismiss Certain Claims That Do Not Allege 
Violations of Law or Rules
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, MORRIS of Turner, SMITH of 
Palermo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §13069, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §15, is 
further amended to read:
6.  Investigations.  The director may investigate the actions of any licensee under this 
chapter, or any person or entity who assumes to act in a capacity requiring a license under 
this chapter, upon receipt of a verified written complaint or in accordance with the 
guidelines prescribed by commission rule. If the director determines that a complaint does 
not allege a violation of a law or rule that relates to the commission's enforcement authority 
or does not merit further investigation or action, the director may dismiss the complaint 
with approval from the commission.  Upon completion of the an investigation, the director 
shall take one of the following actions:
A.  With the commission's approval, dismiss the complaint;
B.  With the consent of the parties and subject to approval of the commission and 
commission counsel, execute a consent agreement; or
C.  Issue a staff petition for hearing before the commission, which may include a 
recommended disposition.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that, if the director of the Real Estate Commission determines that a 
complaint does not allege a violation of a law or rule that relates to the commission's 
enforcement authority or does not merit further investigation or action, the director may 
dismiss the complaint with approval from the commission.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0172
Committee Amendment CA_A_H303 (House)

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An Act to Provide That All Rules Regarding Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Are Major Substantive Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0171
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, BLACK, BOYLE, DRINKWATER, SOBOLESKI, THORNE, LYFORD
Amends: 7 MRSA §320-K, 38 MRSA §424-C, 38 MRSA §1614

Legislative Document
No. 171
H.P. 112
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Provide That All Rules Regarding Perfluoroalkyl and 
Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Are Major Substantive Rules
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, DRINKWATER of Milford, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, 
THORNE of Carmel, Senator: LYFORD of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §320-K, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. XX, §2, is 
amended to read:
6.  Rules.  The department may adopt rules to implement this chapter.  Rules adopted 
pursuant to this subsection are routine technical major substantive rules as defined in Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §424-C, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 449, §1, is amended 
to read:
6.  Administration and enforcement; rules.  The department shall administer and 
enforce this section and may adopt rules as necessary to implement and administer this 
section.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical major substantive 
rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
Sec. 3.  38 MRSA §1614, sub-§5, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 477, §1 and 
reallocated by RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §54, is amended by repealing the first blocked 
paragraph.
Sec. 4.  38 MRSA §1614, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 477, §1 and 
reallocated by RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §54, is amended to read:
10.  Rules.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Except as 
provided in subsection 5, paragraph C, rules Rules adopted to implement this section are 
routine technical major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires rules related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or 
PFAS, to be major substantive rules.
An Act Regarding the Responsibility for Technology Instruction Marketing Costs by the Maine Community College System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0173
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, BOYLE, BRENNAN, DRINKWATER, TALBOT ROSS, BLACK, JACKSON, LYFORD
Amends: 20-A MRSA §12706

Legislative Document
No. 173
H.P. 114
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act Regarding the Responsibility for Technology Instruction 
Marketing Costs by the Maine Community College System
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Representative BOYLE of Gorham and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DRINKWATER of Milford, Speaker TALBOT 
ROSS of Portland, Senators: BLACK of Franklin, President JACKSON of Aroostook, 
LYFORD of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §12706, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 695, §11, is 
amended to read:
4.  Budget development.  To prepare and adopt a biennial, line-category, operating 
budget for presentation to the Governor and the Legislature, incorporating all projected 
expenditures and all resources expected or proposed to be made available to fund the 
operations of the system. The budget must include a line category for system administration 
that includes but is not limited to funding of technology instruction marketing costs, which 
may not be included in or paid from the budget of any individual college. The budget is to 
be used in support of any requests to the Legislature for General Fund appropriations that 
the board of trustees may deem considers appropriate and necessary to supplement other 
resources available to the system and shall must also serve as the foundation for an annual 
fiscal management plan for the system;
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the Maine Community College System budget must include a 
line category for system administration that includes but is not limited to funding of 
technology instruction marketing costs, which may not be included in or paid from the 
budget of any individual college.
An Act to Allow Health Care Workers to Return to Work by Reinstating Exemptions from Immunization Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0172
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BOYER, BRAKEY, ANDREWS, CARLOW, DANA, FAULKINGHAM, PAUL, THERIAULT, BEEBE-CENTER, MOORE
Amends: 22 MRSA §802

Legislative Document
No. 172
H.P. 113
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Allow Health Care Workers to Return to Work by 
Reinstating Exemptions from Immunization Requirements
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, CARLOW of Buxton, DANA of the Passamaquoddy 
Tribe, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, PAUL of Winterport, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, 
Senators: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §802, sub-§4-B, ¶B, as repealed by PL 2019, c. 154, §9, is 
reenacted to read:
B.  A religious or philosophical exemption is available to an employee who states in 
writing a sincere religious or philosophical belief that is contrary to the immunization 
requirement of this subchapter.
SUMMARY
This bill reinstates the religious and philosophical exemptions from immunization 
requirements for health care workers.
An Act to Return the Name of the Maine Community College System to the Maine Technical College System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0174
Committee Amendment CA_A_H76 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A,, to H.P. 115, L.D. 174, "An Act to Return the 
Name of the Maine Community College System to the Maine Technical College System" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/17 /23 feac. 
LD 174 
LR 237(02) 
An Act to Return the Name of the Maine Community College System to the Maine Technical College 
System 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •,ft { H --1[ f.v \ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Maine Community College System 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The Maine Community College System estimates the cost associated with transitioning from the Maine Community 
College System to the Maine Technical College System to be approximately $5,000,000. The cost includes stripping 
and replacing logos on floors; replacing all signage associated with the athletic facilities and all other venues on all 
seven campuses; website redesign and other marketing and rebranding tools used for recruitment, public awareness 
and operations. 
LR0237(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Increase the Use of Municipal Waste-to-energy Processes as a Source of Renewable Energy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0175
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, LYFORD, DRINKWATER, SOBOLESKI, BLACK
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210, 38 MRSA §2101

Legislative Document
No. 175
H.P. 116
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Increase the Use of Municipal Waste-to-energy Processes 
as a Source of Renewable Energy
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot and
Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, Senator: BLACK of 
Franklin.
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 to read:
B-3.  "Renewable capacity resource" means a source of electrical generation:
(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
(2)  That relies on wind power installations or solar power installations.; or
(3)  That relies on generators fueled by municipal solid waste in conjunction with 
recycling.
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §2101, sub-§1, ¶B-1 is enacted to read:
B-1.  Incineration of waste by a waste-to-energy facility to generate electricity;
SUMMARY
This bill amends the solid waste management hierarchy to add the incineration of waste 
to generate electricity to the State's solid waste management priorities. The bill also amends 
the definition of "renewable capacity resource" in the renewable resource laws to include 
a source of electrical generation that relies on generators fueled by municipal solid waste 
in conjunction with recycling.
An Act to Amend the Authority of the Public Utilities Commission Regarding Special Rate Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0177
Committee Amendment CA_A_H36 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §1311-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 118, L.D. 177, "An Act to Amend the 
Authority of the Public Utilities Commission Regarding Special Rate Contracts" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Amend the Authority of the Public Utilities Commission Regarding Access 
to Information in Proceedings Involving Special Rate Contracts' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §1311-A, sub-§1, W, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 691, §5 and 
affected by§ 10, is amended to read: 
F. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection: 
( 1) The commission may deny all parties, including the commission and its staff, 
access to information if the commission finds that the potential for harm from 
disclosure of the information outweighs its probative value in the proceeding; aoo 
(2) The commission may deny an attorney access to information under protective 
order if the commission finds that the attorney's request for access to the 
information is not made in good faith or that the attorney will not respect the terms 
of the protective order.; and 
(3) The commission may deny or limit access by an attorney to information under 
protective order in a proceeding involving one or more special contracts under 
section 703 if: 
(a) 
The information is customarily regarded as confidential business 
information and relates to the reasons for the parties' entering into the special 
contract; and 
(b) The party represented by the attorney is not a party to the special contract 
with the utility. 
Page I - 131LR1119(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT r,- "to H.P. 118, L.D. 177 
The commission may deny or limit access to information by any attorney under 
this subparagraph after providing the attorney with an opportunity to be heard and 
upon finding that the potential for harm from disclosure of the information 
outweighs the need for disclosure.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and allows the Public Utilities Commission to deny 
or limit access to information by an attorney in a proceeding involving one or more special 
contracts if the information is customarily considered confidential business information, 
the information is relevant to the reasons or justification for the parties' entering into the 
special contract and the party represented by the attorney is not a party to the special rate 
contract. The commission may deny or limit access to information by any attorney in a 
proceeding involving one or more special contracts after providing the attorney with an 
opportunity to be heard and upon finding that the potential for harm from disclosure of the 
information outweighs the need for disclosure. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Increase the Safety of Patients and Staff at the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center and the Riverview Psychiatric Center
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0176
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, LaFOUNTAIN, GRAMLICH, RECKITT, SHAGOURY, BEEBE-CENTER

Legislative Document
No. 176
H.P. 117
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Increase the Safety of Patients and Staff at the Dorothea 
Dix Psychiatric Center and the Riverview Psychiatric Center
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec and
Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, RECKITT 
of South Portland, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  34-B MRSA c. 1, sub-c. 9 is enacted to read:
SUBCHAPTER 9
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIONS AT STATE INSTITUTIONS
§1971.  Staffing
The department shall establish and implement staffing levels at a state institution so 
that no fewer than 2 appropriately skilled staff are with a resident at any given time.  The 
department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
§1972.  Technology
The department shall maintain technology used by staff to communicate and report 
emergency situations within a state institution and to monitor the state institution.
§1973.  Annual report
Beginning January 1, 2024 and annually thereafter, the department shall report to the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human 
services matters regarding injuries at state institutions.  The report must include the number 
and type of injuries sustained by staff and any associated loss of work time, the number of 
employees who have permanently left employment due to an injury received at a state 
institution and the number and type of injuries sustained by residents.
Sec. 2.  Technology improvements.  No later than January 1, 2024, the Department 
of Health and Human Services shall update and repair technology used by staff to 
communicate and report emergency situations within a state institution as defined in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-B, section 1001, subsection 8 and to monitor the state 
institution.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish and 
maintain certain staffing levels at the Riverview Psychiatric Center and the Dorothea Dix 
Psychiatric Center and to update and maintain certain technology at the psychiatric centers. 
It requires the department to report annually to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters regarding injuries 
of staff and residents of the psychiatric centers.
An Act to Amend the Authority of the Public Utilities Commission Regarding Special Rate Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0177
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FOSTER
Amends: 35-A MRSA §1311-A

Legislative Document
No. 177
H.P. 118
House of Representatives, January 13, 2023
An Act to Amend the Authority of the Public Utilities Commission 
Regarding Special Rate Contracts
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §1311-A, sub-§1, ¶F, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 691, §5 and 
affected by §10, is amended to read:
F.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection:
(1)  The commission may deny all parties, including the commission and its staff, 
access to information if the commission finds that the potential for harm from 
disclosure of the information outweighs its probative value in the proceeding; and
(2)  The commission may deny an attorney access to information under protective 
order if the commission finds that the attorney's request for access to the 
information is not made in good faith or that the attorney will not respect the terms 
of the protective order.; and
(3)  The commission may deny or limit access to information if the commission 
finds that a party or attorney may be able to use the information in future contract 
negotiations with a utility to gain an unfair negotiating advantage, including 
negotiations for special rates under section 703.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Public Utilities Commission to deny or limit access to information 
if a party or attorney may be able to use the information in future contract negotiations with 
a utility to gain an unfair negotiating advantage.