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An Act to Establish the Winter Energy Relief Payment Program to Aid Residents with High Heating Costs and to Finalize the COVID Pandemic Relief Payment Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0003
Senate Amendment SA_A_S1 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 5, L.D. 3, "An Act to Establish the Winter 
Energy Relief Payment Program to Aid Residents with High Heating Costs and to Finalize 
the COVID Pandemic Relief Payment Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of Part E and inserting the following: 
'PARTE 
Sec. E-1. 
Temporary emergency variance. 
The Corn.missioner of 
Environmental Protection, without hearing, may suspend any of the. sulfur content 
requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3 8, section 603-A, subsection 2 if the 
commissioner finds that the· expected availability of fuel that complies with those 
. requirements is inadequate to meet the needs of residential, commercial or industrial users 
in this State and that such expected unavailability constitutes an immediate threat to public 
health, safety or the general welfare. The commissioner shall specify in writing the period 
during which the suspension is in effect. A suspension imppsed pursuant to this section 
must terminate no later than May 1, 2024.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits the provision in the bill that allows the Commissioner of 
Environm~ntal Protection to suspend the sulfur content requirements for liquid and solid 
. fossil fuels if the commissioner finds that the expected availability of fuel that complies 
with those requirements is inadequate to meet the needs of residential, commercial or 
industrial users in this State and that such expected unavailability constitutes an immediate 
threat to public health, safety or the general welfare. The suspension expires no later than 
May 1, 2024. 
(Senator LIBBY, 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Address Maine's Housing Crisis Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0002
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 2
H.P. 4
House of Representatives, December 8, 2022
An Act to Address Maine's Housing Crisis
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
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 amend the laws to address Maine's housing crisis.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0006
Committee Amendment CA_A_H33 (House)

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An Act to Expand Access to Postsecondary Education for Low-income Parents
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0005
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MEYER
Amends: 22 MRSA §3790-A

Legislative Document
No. 5
H.P. 9
House of Representatives, December 30, 2022
An Act to Expand Access to Postsecondary Education for Low-
income Parents
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.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MEYER of Eliot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3790-A, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 387, §1, is 
amended to read:
E.  Has income that is equal to or below 185% 225% of the nonfarm income official 
poverty line for a family of the size involved as defined by the federal Office of 
Management and Budget and revised annually in accordance with the United States 
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, Section 673, Subsection 2; and
SUMMARY
This bill increases the maximum income threshold for eligibility in the Higher 
Opportunity for Pathways to Employment Program from 185% to 225% of the nonfarm 
income official poverty line.
An Act to Increase Support for the Modernization of the Board of Pesticides Control by Increasing the Annual Pesticide Registration Fee
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0008
Committee Amendment CA_A_H7 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 12, L.D. 8, "An Act to Increase Support 
for the Modernization of the Board of Pesticides Control by Increasing the Annual Pesticide 
Registration Fee" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 6 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$200" and inserting the following: '$215' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY,DEPARTMENT OF 
Pesticides Control - Board of 0287 
Initiative: Provides allocations for expenditures related to the regulation of the sale and 
application of chemical insecticides, fungicides and herbicides and other chemical 
pesticides. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2023-24 
$660,000 
$660,000 
2024-25 
$660,000 
$660,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment increases the annual fee to register a pesticide with the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control from $160 to $215 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A "to H.P. 12, L.D. 8 
instead of $200 as proposed in the bill. The amendment also adds an appropriations and 
allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/07 /23 :tPae 
LD8 
LR 90(02) 
An Act to Increase Support for the Modernization of the Board of Pesticides Control by Increasing the 
Annual Pesticide Registration Fee 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$660,000 
$660,000 
$660,000 
$660,000 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$660,000 
$660,000 
$660,000 
$660,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
/ 
This bill increases the annual fee to register a pesticide with the Board of Pesticides Control within the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry from $160 to $215. The increased registration fee will result in an additional 
$660,000 in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue starting in fiscal year 2023-24. The bill includes corresponding 
allocations to allow for the expenditure of the additional revenue. 
...
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0007
Committee Amendment CA_A_H27 (House)

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An Act to Update References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0007
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TERRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §111

Legislative Document
No. 7
H.P. 11
House of Representatives, December 30, 2022
An Act to Update References to the United States Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes
(EMERGENCY)
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, state tax law needs to be updated to conform to federal law before the 90-
day period expires to avoid delay in the processing of income tax returns for 2022; and
Whereas, legislative action is immediately necessary to ensure continued and 
efficient administration of the state income tax and certain other state taxes; 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.  36 MRSA §111, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2021, c. 594, §1, is further 
amended to read:
1-A.  Code.  "Code" means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 
amendments to that Code as of December 31, 2021 2022.
Sec. 2.  Application. This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2022 and to any prior tax year as specifically provided by the United States Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 and amendments to that Code as of December 31, 2022.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill updates references to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
contained in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36 to refer to the United States Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended through December 31, 2022, for tax years beginning 
on or after January 1, 2022 and for any prior tax year as specifically provided by the United 
States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0009
Committee Amendment CA_A_H30 (House)

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An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Invasive Aquatic Plants
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0010
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: HASENFUS
Amends: 38 MRSA §410-N, 38 MRSA §419-C

Legislative Document
No. 10
H.P. 14
House of Representatives, December 30, 2022
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Invasive Aquatic Plants
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.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §410-N, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2005, c. 561, §1, is 
further amended to read:
B.  "Invasive aquatic plant" means a species identified by the department as an invasive 
aquatic plant or one of the following species:
(1)  All Myriophyllum species nonindigenous to the State, including but not limited 
to variable-leaf water-milfoil, Myriophyllum heterophyllum; Eurasian water 
milfoil water-milfoil, Myriophyllum spicatum; and parrot feather, Myriophyllum 
aquaticum;
(2)  Variable-leaf water milfoil, Myriophyllum heterophyllum;
(3)  Parrot feather, Myriophyllum aquaticum;
(4)  Water All Trapa species, including but not limited to water chestnut, Trapa 
natans;
(5)  Hydrilla, Hydrilla verticillata;
(6)  Fanwort All Cabomba species, including but not limited to fanwort, Cabomba 
caroliniana;
(7)  Curly pondweed, Potamogeton crispus;
(8)  European naiad, Najas minor;
(9)  Brazilian elodea, Egeria densa;
(10)  Frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae; and
(11)  Yellow floating heart, Nymphoides peltata.;
(12)  Water soldier, Stratiotes aloides;
(13)  Giant salvinia, Salvinia molesta;
(14)  Swollen bladderwort, Utricularia inflata; and
(15)  Starry stonewort, Nitellopsis obtusa.
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §419-C, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2003, c. 627, §6, is 
further amended to read:
C.  After September 1, 2000, sell or offer for sale in this State any invasive aquatic 
plant or any plant of the species and varieties in the genus Myriophyllum that is 
indigenous to the State; or
SUMMARY
This bill includes in the definition for certain conservation and environmental 
protection laws of "invasive aquatic plant" all Myriophyllum species that are 
nonindigenous to the State, as well as all Trapa species, all Cabomba species and the plants 
water soldier, giant salvinia, swollen bladderwort and starry stonewort.  Sales of invasive 
aquatic plants are prohibited in the State under current law. This bill also prohibits the sale 
in this State of any plant of the genus Myriophyllum that is indigenous to the State.
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Severance Pay to Cover More Types of Employers and Include More Workers Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0012
Committee Amendment CA_A_H35 (House)

COMMITTEEAMENDMENT"/1 "toH.P.16,L.D.12, "AnActtoAmendtheLaws 
Governing Severance Pay to Cover More Types of Employers and Include More Workers" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph A-1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 10 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "," and inserting the following: '; or' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph A-1 in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 10 and 11 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or consolidation" and inserting the following: 'ef 
60RSOliaatiOR
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4. 
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, provides that the 
definition of "closing" does not include a business consolidation. The amendment also 
keeps the current exclusion from eligibility for severance pay of employees who have not 
been employed by the employer for at least 3 years. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/10/23 ;$Pae 
LD 12 
LR 127(02) 
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Severance Pay to Cover More Types of Employers and Include 
More Workers 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,/f.-{ff 3!!) 
Committee: Labor and Housing 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential cost to local units of government 
Expanding the definition of "covered establishment
in the law regarding employee severence pay to include all 
employment sectors, not just industrial and commercial sectors, may result in increased severance pay costs to cert 
local units of government if they would now be required to make severance payments to employees at county and 
municipal-owned facilities that they decide to close or relocate. 
LR0127(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Establish Processing Time Limits for Permit by Rule Applications Under the Site Location of Development Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0009
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BOYLE
Amends: 38 MRSA §344

Legislative Document
No. 9
H.P. 13
House of Representatives, December 30, 2022
An Act to Establish Processing Time Limits for Permit by Rule 
Applications Under the Site Location of Development Laws
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.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYLE of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §344, sub-§2-A, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §22 
and affected by §40, is amended to read:
B.  The commissioner shall decide whether an application meets the permit by rule 
provisions under subsection 7 within 20 working days after notifying the applicant of 
acceptance of the application, except that the commissioner shall decide whether an 
application to undertake an activity that requires a permit under chapter 3, subchapter 
1, article 6 meets the permit by rule provisions under subsection 7 within the applicable 
time period established pursuant to section 344-B.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts applications for site location of development from the 20-day time 
period in current law for the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to decide whether 
an application meets the permit by rule provisions and instead requires the commissioner 
to determine whether an application for site location of development meets the permit by 
rule provisions within the applicable time period established annually by the commissioner 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 344-B.
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Severance Pay to Cover More Types of Employers and Include More Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0012
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: ROEDER
Amends: 26 MRSA §625-B

Legislative Document
No. 12
H.P. 16
House of Representatives, December 30, 2022
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Severance Pay to Cover 
More Types of Employers and Include More Workers
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §625-B, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2015, c. 417, §1, is 
further amended to read:
A.  "Covered establishment" means any industrial or commercial facility or part thereof 
that employs or has employed at any time in the preceding 12-month period 100 or 
more persons.
Sec. 2.  26 MRSA §625-B, sub-§1, ¶A-1, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 417, §1, is 
amended to read:
A-1.  "Closing" means the permanent shutdown of industrial or commercial operations 
at a covered establishment.  A closing may occur due to relocation, termination or 
consolidation of the employer's business.
Sec. 3.  26 MRSA §625-B, sub-§1, ¶F, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 663, §157, is 
amended to read:
F.  "Relocation" means the removal of all or substantially all of industrial or 
commercial operations in a covered establishment to a new location, within or without 
the State of Maine, 100 or more miles distant from its original location.
Sec. 4.  26 MRSA §625-B, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2015, c. 417, §1, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Mitigation of severance pay liability.  There is no liability under this section for 
severance pay to an eligible employee if:
A.  Closing of or a mass layoff at a covered establishment is necessitated by a physical 
calamity or the final order of a federal, state or local government agency; or
B.  The employee is covered by, and has actually been paid under the terms of, an 
express contract providing for severance pay that is in an amount that is greater than 
the severance pay required by this section.  An employer must demonstrate, to the 
satisfaction of the director, that the severance pay provided under the terms of an 
express contract provides a greater benefit to the employee than provided in this 
section; or.
D.  The employee has been employed by the employer for less than 3 years.
SUMMARY
Current law regarding employee severance pay due to the closing, substantial shutdown 
or relocation of a covered establishment applies only to industrial and commercial facilities.  
This bill removes that limitation, making the law applicable to sectors that are not within 
the industrial or commercial category.  It also removes the exclusion from eligibility for 
severance pay of employees who have not been employed by the employer for at least 3 
years.
An Act to Define "Mail" in the Employment Security Law to Include Electronic Notification
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0013
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: GERE
Amends: 26 MRSA §1043

Legislative Document
No. 13
H.P. 17
House of Representatives, December 30, 2022
An Act to Define "Mail" in the Employment Security Law to 
Include Electronic Notification
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §1043, sub-§31 is enacted to read:
31.  Mail.  "Mail" includes delivery by United States Postal Service, private carrier or 
electronic mail.
SUMMARY
This bill adds a definition of "mail" applicable in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 26, 
chapter 13 that includes delivery by postal service, private carrier or electronic mail.
An Act to Simplify an Assessment Notice Requirement Under Department of Labor Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0014
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: GERE
Amends: 26 MRSA §61

Legislative Document
No. 14
H.P. 18
House of Representatives, December 30, 2022
An Act to Simplify an Assessment Notice Requirement Under 
Department of Labor Laws
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §61, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1993, c. 52, §2, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Notice of assessments.  The Commissioner of Labor or the commissioner's designee 
shall send notice of the assessments by certified mail to each licensed carrier and each 
group or individual self-insured employer. Payment of assessments must be received in an 
office of the Department of Labor designated by the commissioner before a date specified 
in the notice, but not more than 90 days after the date of the mailing notice.  The department 
may, through the rules governing this section, assess penalties for late payment.  Such 
penalties may not exceed 6% per year.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the requirement that notices of assessment for the Department of 
Labor's Safety Education and Training Fund must be sent by certified mail.
An Act to Amend the Law Governing the State Grant Program Administered by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0015
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DODGE
Amends: 27 MRSA §505

Legislative Document
No. 15
H.P. 19
House of Representatives, December 30, 2022
An Act to Amend the Law Governing the State Grant Program 
Administered by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission
Submitted by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DODGE of Belfast.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  27 MRSA §505, sub-§2, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 585, §2, is amended 
to read:
D.  The director may administer a program of state financed grants for the stabilization 
preservation and restoration of unique historic structures properties consistent with the 
following conditions.
(1)  An applicant for a grant must be either a governmental or a nonprofit 
organization.
(2)  The historic structure which property that is the subject of the grant application 
must be listed on the National Register of Historic Places as provided authorized 
by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 or have been nominated to the 
register by the commission.
(3)  An applicant must provide assurance that public access to the structure historic 
property will be reasonably provided with respect to admission fees, visitation 
hours and physical accessibility, while maintaining the historical historic integrity 
of the structure historic property.
(4)  Applications must address, to the satisfaction of the commission, the 
applicant's organizational and financial capacity to provide long-term maintenance 
of that structure which the historic property that is the subject of the application.
(5)  Grants shall may not exceed 50% of the total expense of the proposed project, 
except that grants to this the State may be 100% of the total expense of the proposed 
project.
(6)  All grants shall be are subject to final approval, by the commission.
(7)  Prior to final approval, the commission may require the applicant to execute a 
covenant to secure continued public access to and maintenance of the historic 
integrity of the structure, and a right of first refusal for the State historic property.
With respect to the quality of work to be performed through this grant program, the 
commission and the director shall must be guided by the United States Secretary of the 
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation the Treatment of Historic Properties.
SUMMARY
This bill amends certain provisions of the law governing the state grant program 
administered by the director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission.  The changes 
include changing the term "historic structure" to "historic property."
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0016
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H354 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0016
Committee Amendment CA_A_H284 (House)

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An Act to Amend the Membership Requirements of the State Claims Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0017
Committee Amendment CA_A_H55 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,4-,, to H.P. 21, L.D. 17, "An Act to Amend the 
Membership Requirements of the State Claims Commission" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the first indented paragraph in the 3rd line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "be" and inserting the following: 'ee have been' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes "be" to "have been" to clarify that the 2 qualified appraisers 
appointed by the Governor do not need current certifications. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Amend the Membership Requirements of the State Claims Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0017
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WHITE
Amends: 23 MRSA §152

Legislative Document
No. 17
H.P. 21
House of Representatives, December 30, 2022
An Act to Amend the Membership Requirements of the State 
Claims Commission
Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §152, first ¶, as amended by PL 1999, c. 185, §2, is further 
amended to read:
The State Claims Commission, established by Title 5, section 12004‑B, subsection 5, 
consists of 5 members.  Four of the members must be appointed by the Governor, 2 of 
whom must be qualified appraisers certified as general real estate appraisers pursuant to 
Title 32, chapter 124 within the 5 years prior to the date of appointment and 2 of whom 
must be attorneys-at-law.  The Governor shall designate one of the attorneys-at-law to be 
chair.  The members of the commission appointed by the Governor shall serve for terms of 
years.  They must be sworn, and for inefficiency, willful neglect of duty or for 
malfeasance in office may, after notice and hearing, be removed by the Governor on the 
address of both branches of the Legislature or by impeachment.  In case of a vacancy 
occurring through death, resignation or removal, the Governor shall appoint a successor for 
the whole term of the member whose place that successor takes, subject to removal as 
provided in this section.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a real estate appraiser whose license has lapsed to be appointed to the 
State Claims Commission as long as the real estate appraiser was licensed as a certified 
real estate appraiser within the 5 years prior to the date of appointment.
An Act to Provide Ongoing Funding for up to 2 Years of Community College for Certain Maine Students
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0018
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRIDGEO, LaROCHELLE, POULIOT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §12724

Legislative Document
No. 18
H.P. 22
House of Representatives, December 30, 2022
An Act to Provide Ongoing Funding for up to 2 Years of 
Community College for Certain Maine Students
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representative: LaROCHELLE of Augusta, Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §12724 is enacted to read:
§12724.  Tuition waiver for up to 2 years for eligible students
The Maine Community College System shall provide a waiver of tuition and fees for 
up to 2 years to an eligible student in accordance with this section.
1.  Definition.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "eligible 
student" means:
A.  A high school graduate; or
B.  An individual who obtains the equivalent of a high school diploma.
2.  Conditions.  In order to receive a waiver of tuition and fees for up to 2 years at a 
community college, an eligible student must:
A.  Be enrolled in a community college full-time;
B.  Pursue an associate degree or academic credential;
C.  Live in the State at the time of enrollment in a community college and for the 
duration of that enrollment; and
D.  Accept all available federal and state grants, scholarships and other sources of 
funding.
3.  Report.  The Maine Community College System shall submit a report annually by 
October 1st to the Governor and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over education matters on the use and success of enrollment in the Maine 
Community College System pursuant to this section.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE
MCCS Free Community College - Two Enrollment Years Z335
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for up to 2 years of a waiver of tuition and fees at a 
community college for eligible high school graduates and individuals who obtain the 
equivalent of a high school diploma.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$20,000,000
$20,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$20,000,000
$20,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding for high school graduates and individuals who 
obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma to receive a waiver of tuition and fees for 
up to 2 years in the Maine Community College System.
An Act to Authorize the National Institute of Funeral Service to Grant Associate Degrees
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0019
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DOUDERA

Legislative Document
No. 19
H.P. 23
House of Representatives, December 30, 2022
An Act to Authorize the National Institute of Funeral Service to 
Grant Associate Degrees
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, funeral service has historically been a foundation of American society; in 
the 21st century there is a need for funeral instruction to be reinvented and there is a need 
in the State to have a learning process that mirrors how people work and live in these 
dramatically changing times; and
Whereas, funeral education and training environments attract professional, diverse 
and responsible populations to their communities; and
Whereas, the National Institute of Funeral Service offers education in the fields of 
embalming, funeral directing and funeral arts and intends to offer in Maine an associate 
degree of applied science in funeral service; and
Whereas, authorization by the Legislature is required for any institution of higher 
education to confer academic, educational, literary or professional degrees, upon the 
recommendation of the State Board of Education; and
Whereas, it is necessary for the Legislature to grant this authority in order that the 
institute may begin offering its degree program for the school year beginning in April 2023; 
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.  Degree. The National Institute of Funeral Service, a corporation organized 
and existing under the laws of the State, may confer on all students who successfully 
complete its prescribed course of study the degree of Associate of Applied Science in 
Funeral Service as is usually conferred by like institutions of higher education.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the National Institute of Funeral Service to grant the degree of 
Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service.
An Act to Further Protect Survivors of Economic Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0020
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FAY

Legislative Document
No. 20
H.P. 24
House of Representatives, December 30, 2022
An Act to Further Protect Survivors of Economic Abuse
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
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 further protect survivors of economic abuse.
Resolve, Designating Maine Turnpike Approach Road in South Portland as Samantha Smith Way
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0021
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CARNEY, DHALAC, HICKMAN, LAFOUNTAIN, NANGLE, BRENNAN, KESSLER, OSHER, RECKITT, ZAGER

Legislative Document
No. 21
S.P. 13
In Senate, December 30, 2022
Resolve, Designating Maine Turnpike Approach Road in South 
Portland as Samantha Smith Way
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative DHALAC of South Portland and
Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, LAFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, NANGLE of Cumberland, 
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, KESSLER of South Portland, OSHER of Orono, 
RECKITT of South Portland, ZAGER of Portland.
Sec. 1. Designate Maine Turnpike Approach Road as Samantha Smith 
Way.  Resolved:  That the Department of Transportation shall designate Maine Turnpike 
Approach Road from Route 1 in the City of South Portland to the Maine Turnpike in the 
City of South Portland as Samantha Smith Way. 
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Maine Turnpike 
Approach Road from Route 1 in the City of South Portland to the Maine Turnpike in the 
City of South Portland as Samantha Smith Way.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0022
Committee Amendment CA_A_S257 (Senate)

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An Act to Impede the Transfer of Firearms to Prohibited Persons
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0022
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CARNEY, SHEEHAN, BEEBE-CENTER, LAWRENCE, DOUDERA
Amends: 15 MRSA §394

Legislative Document
No. 22
S.P. 14
In Senate, December 30, 2022
An Act to Impede the Transfer of Firearms to Prohibited Persons
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford and
Senators: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, LAWRENCE of York, Representative: DOUDERA of 
Camden.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §394 is enacted to read:
§394.  Prohibited sale or transfer of firearms to certain persons
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Firearm" has the same meaning as in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 12-A.
B.  "Sell" has the same meaning as in Title 17-A, section 554-A, subsection 1, 
paragraph C.
C.  "Transfer" has the same meaning as in Title 17-A, section 554-A, subsection 1, 
paragraph A.
2.  Sale or transfer prohibited. A person may not knowingly or intentionally sell or 
transfer a firearm to a person who is prohibited from owning, possessing or having under 
that person's control a firearm pursuant to section 393 and who does not have a permit 
issued under section 393.
Violation of this subsection is a Class D crime.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the sale or transfer of a firearm to a person who is prohibited from 
owning a firearm, possessing a firearm or having a firearm under that person's control.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0022
Committee Amendment CA_B_S258 (Senate)

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An Act to Prohibit Open Bummg Under a Red Flag W ammg and Regulate Recreational Campfires
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0024
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S65 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "(+ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S P 16, 
L D 24, "An Act to Prohibit Open Bummg Under a Red Flag W ammg and Regulate 
Recreational Campfires" 
Amend the amendment m sect10n 4 m subsection 9 m the 2nd hne (page 2, hne 30 m 
amendment) by stnkmg out the followmg "J." and msertmg the followmg '1' 
Amend the amendment m section 6 m paragraph Am the 3rd hne (page 3, hne 5 m 
amendment) by stnkmg out the followmg "J." and msertmg the followmg '1' 
Amend the amendment m sect10n 7 m paragraph B m the 2nd hne (page 3, hne 10 m 
amendment) by stnkmg out the followmg "J." and msertmg the followmg '1' 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcreases the permissible diameter of a recreat10nal campfire or a fire 
m a fireplace or grill from 3 feet to 4 feet at the base of the fire 
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Page I - 131LR0091(05) 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Limit Public Access to or Dissemination of Electronic Citation Information
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0023
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARNEY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2601

Legislative Document
No. 23
S.P. 15
In Senate, December 30, 2022
An Act to Limit Public Access to or Dissemination of Electronic 
Citation Information
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2601, sub-§3-A, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 112, §9, is 
amended to read:
3-A.  Electronic Violation Summons and Complaint.  Notwithstanding subsection 
3, the Chief Judge of the District Court may approve for use an electronic Violation 
Summons and Complaint form.  The electronic Violation Summons and Complaint form 
must include, at a minimum, an electronic or digital signature of the officer, a brief 
description of the alleged offense, the time and place of the alleged offense and the date on 
or before which the person is to file a written answer with the violations bureau. Personally 
identifying information that is contained in the electronic citation database maintained, 
administered or contributed to by the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police 
is confidential.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that information contained within the electronic citation database 
maintained, administered or contributed to by the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of 
State Police is confidential.
An Act to Provide Indigenous Peoples Free Access to State Parks
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0025
Committee Amendment CA_A_S513 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft " to S.P. 17, L.D. 25, "An Act to Provide
Indigenous Peoples Free Access to State Parks"
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 12 MRSA§1819-C is enacted to read:
S1819-C. Free admission for members of federally recosnized Indian nation, tribe or
band
Notwjthstandine section 1819. a member of a federally recoenized Indian nation, tribe
or band in this State is not required to pay a fee for admission to any state-owned park.
historic site. campine area or beach manaeed by the State. To qualify for free admission
under this section, a person shall present a aualifyme tribal identification, as approved by
the respective tribal eovernment. to the bureau staff on duty or other desienee of the
directoL'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which replaces the bill, makes a technical change to the bill and
clarifies that a member of a federally recognized Indian nation, tribe or band in Maine is
not required to pay a fee for admission to not only state-owned parks and historic sites, but
also camping areas and beaches managed by the State. The amendment also specifies that
to qualify for free admission, a person is requu-ed to present a qualifying tribal
identification, as approved by the respective tribal government, to the park attendant or
other designee of the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 01/11/24 S^^d
LD 25 LR 82(03)
An Act to Provide Indigenous Peoples Free Access to State Parks
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^ (St
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Projections Projections
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
$0
$22,131
$29,508
$29,508
Revenue
General Fund
$0
($22,131)
($29,508) ($29,508)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill provides free admission for members of federally recognized Indian nations, tribes and bands to state-owned
parks, historic sites, camping areas and beaches. This is estimated to reduce General Fund revenue by $22,131 in
fiscal year 2024-25 and $29,508 starting in fiscal year 2025-26. This estimate assumes that tribal members will use
state-owned parks, historic sites, camping areas and beaches at the same rate as Maine residents and nonresidents.
LR0082(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0024
Committee Amendment CA_B_S40 (Senate)

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An Act to Provide Indigenous Peoples Free Access to State Parks
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0025
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: HICKMAN, COLLINGS, BALDACCI, CARNEY, JACKSON, MOORE, DILL, HASENFUS, PLUECKER, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 12 MRSA §1819

Legislative Document
No. 25
S.P. 17
In Senate, December 30, 2022
An Act to Provide Indigenous Peoples Free Access to State Parks
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland and
Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, CARNEY of Cumberland, President JACKSON of 
Aroostook, MOORE of Washington, Representatives: DILL of Old Town, HASENFUS of 
Readfield, PLUECKER of Warren, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1819, as amended by PL 2021, c. 685, §1, is further amended 
by enacting at the end a new paragraph to read:
A member of a federally recognized Indian nation, tribe or band is not required to pay 
a fee for admission to or use of any state-owned park or historic site managed by the State.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a member of a federally recognized Indian nation, tribe or band 
is not required to pay a fee for admission to or use of any state-owned park or historic site 
managed by the State.
An Act to Provide Postage Prepaid Return Envelopes to Voters Who Send Absentee Ballots by Mail
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0026
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CARNEY, KUHN, BAILEY, BENNETT, HICKMAN, LAWRENCE, PIERCE, ROTUNDO, POIRIER, SUPICA
Amends: 21-A MRSA §752

Legislative Document
No. 26
S.P. 18
In Senate, December 30, 2022
An Act to Provide Postage Prepaid Return Envelopes to Voters Who 
Send Absentee Ballots by Mail
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative KUHN of Falmouth and
Senators: BAILEY of York, BENNETT of Oxford, HICKMAN of Kennebec, LAWRENCE of 
York, PIERCE of Cumberland, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representatives: POIRIER of 
Skowhegan, SUPICA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §752, first ¶, as amended by PL 1985, c. 357, §8, is further 
amended to read:
At least 3 months before any election, the Secretary of State shall furnish each 
municipality with a reasonable number of dated absentee ballot applications.  A reasonable 
time, not less than 30 days unless an emergency exists, before any election, the Secretary 
of State shall furnish each municipality with a reasonable number of absentee ballots and 
return envelopes, postage prepaid for return when the ballot is mailed from within the 
United States.
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §752, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. UUUU, §2 
and affected by §7, is further amended to read:
3.  Form of return envelope.  The Secretary of State shall design or approve the form 
of the absentee ballot return envelope, postage prepaid for return when the ballot is mailed 
from within the United States.  The Secretary of State may not design or approve a return 
envelope for use in a general election that includes any mark visible on the outside of the 
return envelope or a space designated for making a mark visible on the outside of the return 
envelope that indicates the political party of the voter to whom the absentee ballot is issued.
Sec. 3.  Effective date. This Act takes effect March 1, 2024.
SUMMARY
This bill provides for postage prepaid return envelopes for voters in the United States 
sending absentee ballots by mail.