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An Act to Increase Bicycle Safety by Allowmg Cychsts to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs and Red Lights as Stop Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1551
Committee Amendment CA_A_S99 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 1-J-" to SP 614, L D 1551, "An Act to Increase 
Bicycle Safety by Allowmg Cychsts to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs and Red Lights as 
Stop Signs" 
Amend the bill by strikmg out the title and substitutmg the followmg 
'An Act to Increase Bicycle Safety by Allowmg Cyclists to Treat Stop Signs as Yield 
Signs' 
Amend the bill by strikmg out all of sections 1 and 2 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment preserves the portion of the bill that allows a person operatmg a 
bicycle or roller skis to yield at a stop sign and removes the portions of the bill that allow 
a person operatmg a bicycle or roller skis approachmg a red hght to stop and then proceed 
if clear 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/02/23 twae 
LD 1551 
LR 2258(02) 
An Act to Increase Bicycle Safety by Allowing Cychsts to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs and Red 
Lights as Stop Signs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "l,t-{s-'],i} 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor savmgs - General Fund 
Mmor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Mmor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correct1onal and Jud1c1al Impact Statements 
There may be some mmor reduct10n of workload associated with the mimmal number of cases that will no longer be 
filed m the court system 
Reduct10ns m the co1lect10n of fines will decrease General Fund or other dedicated revenue by mmor amounts 
LR2258(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Authorize the Expungement of Records of Nonviolent Crimes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1550
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BRAKEY, TALBOT ROSS, HICKMAN, BOYER, CLUCHEY, COLLINGS, LEE

Legislative Document
No. 1550
S.P. 613
In Senate, April 6, 2023
An Act to Authorize the Expungement of Records of Nonviolent 
Crimes
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland and
Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CLUCHEY of 
Bowdoinham, COLLINGS of Portland, LEE of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA c. 313 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 313
EXPUNGEMENT OF RECORDS
§2321.  Expungement of records of nonviolent crimes
1.  Class E, D and C crimes.  A person convicted of a Class E, Class D or Class C 
crime may petition the court in which the conviction was recorded to expunge the record 
of the conviction after a period of 5 years from the completion of the sentence.  The court 
shall order all records of the conviction expunged if:
A.  The defendant has not been convicted of a crime in this State or any other 
jurisdiction since the conviction subject to the petition and has no formal charging 
instrument for a crime pending in this State or any other jurisdiction; and
B.  The crime is not a crime:
(1)  Under Title 17-A, chapter 11, 12, 25 or 35;
(2)  That involved violence or domestic violence; or
(3)  That had as an element of the offense a victim who was 17 years of age or 
younger or a victim who was 65 years of age or older.
2.  State Bureau of Identification.  Following receipt of a court order for expungement 
under subsection 1, the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau 
of Identification shall make the necessary arrangements with the identification division of 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation to have all references to the expunged crime deleted 
from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's identification record and any state materials 
returned to the contributing agency.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a person convicted of a Class E, Class D or Class C crime to petition 
the court where the person was convicted to expunge all records of the crime 5 years after 
the completion of the person's sentence.  Expungement is not available for persons who 
have subsequent convictions or pending criminal charges; for crimes involving violence or 
domestic violence or sex offenses; for crimes involving bribery or corrupt practices; or for 
crimes that had as an element of the offense victims who were minors or were 65 years of 
age or older.
An Act to Create the Lobster Innovat10n Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1552
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S483 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" I} "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to SP 615, 
L D 1552, "An Act to Create the Lobster Innovat10n Fund" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of sections 4 and 5 and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The followmg app10pnations and 
allocat10ns are made 
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Lobster Innovat10n Fund N439 
lmtiative Provides a one-tune appropnat10n to provide stipends to holders of Class I, Class 
II or Class III commercial lobster fishmg licenses to participate m the testmg of new lobster 
fishmg technologies 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOT AL 
Lobster lnnovat10n Fund N439 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$50,000 
$50,000 
Imtiative Provides a base allocat10n for outside fundmg received for stipends to holders of 
Class I, Class II or Class III commercial lobster fislung licenses to participate m the testmg 
of new lobster fishmg technologies 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Othe1 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
2023-24 
$500 
$500 
2023-24 
$0 
$500 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2024-25 
$500 
$500 
2024-25 
$50,000 
$500 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A- "to C011MITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to SP 615, L D 1552 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
$500 
$50,500 
Amend the amendment by 1elettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
sect10n number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the reqmrement to transfer funds from the unappropnated 
surplus of the General Fund and 1 eplaces the appropnat10ns and allocat10ns sect10n 
SPONSORED BY: ---------------
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07/19/23 .::tPae.. 
LD 1552 
LR 171(04) 
An Act to Create the Lobster Innovation Fund 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''h' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
\ppropnat10ns/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Transfers 
Genet al Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
($2,000,000) 
$0 
($1,999,500) 
$2,000,000 
($2,000,000) 
FY 2024-25 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Pro1ect10ns 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment removes the one-time transfer and related allocat10n of $2,000,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 from the 
unappropnated surplus of the General Fund to the newly established Lobster Innovation Fund w1thm the Department 
of Manne Resources and p10v1des a one-time General Fund appropnat10n of $50,000 m fiscal year 2024-25 to the 
fund for stipends to holders of Class I, Class II, or Class III Lobster fishmg hcenses to part1c1pate m the testmg of new 
lobster fishmg technologies The amendment also p1ov1des a base Other Special Revenue Funds allocat10n of $500 per 
year 111 the event that outside funds are received fo1 this purpose 
LROl 71(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1552
Committee Amendment CA_A_S161 (Senate)

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An Act to Increase Bicycle Safety by Allowing Cyclists to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs and Red Lights as Stop Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1551
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: TIPPING, CHIPMAN, MOORE, GEIGER, SOBOLESKI
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2063

Legislative Document
No. 1551
S.P. 614
In Senate, April 6, 2023
An Act to Increase Bicycle Safety by Allowing Cyclists to Treat Stop 
Signs as Yield Signs and Red Lights as Stop Signs
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, 
Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, SOBOLESKI of Phillips.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2063, sub-§11, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 164, §7, is amended 
to read:
11.  Traffic-control devices other than red lights.  A person operating a bicycle or 
roller skis shall obey a traffic-control device other than a red light, unless otherwise directed 
by a law enforcement officer.  A traffic-control device conforming to the requirements for 
these devices is presumed to comply with this chapter.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2063, sub-§11-A is enacted to read:
11-A.  Red lights.  Unless directed to proceed by a law enforcement officer, a person 
operating a bicycle or roller skis approaching a red light shall stop and:
A.  Yield the right-of-way to a vehicle that has entered the intersection or that is 
approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard; and
B.  Having yielded, a person operating a bicycle or roller skis may proceed. All other 
operators approaching the intersection shall yield the right-of-way to the person 
operating a bicycle or roller skis so proceeding.
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §2063, sub-§12, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 164, §7, is amended 
to read:
12.  Stop signs.  Unless directed to proceed by a law enforcement officer or traffic-
control device, a person operating a bicycle or roller skis approaching a stop sign shall stop 
and:
A.  Yield the right-of-way to a vehicle that has entered the intersection or that is 
approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard; and
B.  Having yielded, a person operating a bicycle or roller skis may proceed.  All other 
operators approaching the intersection shall yield the right-of-way to the person 
operating a bicycle or roller skis so proceeding.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a person operating a bicycle or roller skis to yield at a stop sign and, at 
a red light, to stop and then proceed if clear.
An Act to Create the Lobster Innovation Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1552
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: VITELLI, HEPLER, LAWRENCE, RENY
Amends: 12 MRSA §6465, 12 MRSA §6466

Legislative Document
No. 1552
S.P. 615
In Senate, April 6, 2023
An Act to Create the Lobster Innovation Fund
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich and
Senators: LAWRENCE of York, RENY of Lincoln.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA c. 619, sub-c. 4-A, headnote is amended to read:
SUBCHAPTER 4-A
LOBSTER RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT FUND AND 
LOBSTER INNOVATION FUND
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §6465, first ¶, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 623, §1, is amended to 
read:
The Lobster Research, Education and Development Fund, referred to in this subchapter 
section as "the "fund," is established in the department.  Balances in the fund may not lapse 
and must be carried forward and used for the purposes of this section.
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §6466 is enacted to read:
§6466.  Lobster Innovation Fund
The Lobster Innovation Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established in 
the department. Balances in the fund may not lapse and must be carried forward.  The fund 
must be used to provide stipends to holders of Class I, Class II or Class III lobster fishing 
licenses to participate in the testing of new lobster fishing technologies.
Sec. 4.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Lobster Innovation Fund  N439
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to establish a nonlapsing fund to provide stipends to 
holders of Class I, Class II or Class III lobster fishing licenses to participate in the testing 
of new lobster fishing technologies.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill establishes the Lobster Innovation Fund to provide stipends to holders of Class 
I, Class II or Class III lobster fishing licenses to participate in the testing of new lobster 
fishing technologies and appropriates one-time funds of $1 million in each year of the 
biennium to the fund.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1556
Committee Amendment CA_A_S263 (Senate)

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An Act to Provide a Private Support Organization for the Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1556
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GROHOSKI, MILLIKEN, LIBBY, PIERCE, RAFFERTY, BRENNAN, LYMAN, MILLETT, SAMPSON, WORTH
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10016

Legislative Document
No. 1556
S.P. 620
In Senate, April 10, 2023
An Act to Provide a Private Support Organization for the Maine 
Maritime Academy
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill and
Senators: LIBBY of Cumberland, PIERCE of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, 
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, MILLETT of Cape 
Elizabeth, SAMPSON of Alfred, WORTH of Ellsworth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §10016 is enacted to read:
§10016.  Private support organization
1.  Designation of private support organization.  The President of the Maine 
Maritime Academy shall designate a nonprofit organization as the private support 
organization for the Maine Maritime Academy. The designated organization must be 
incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State, and its sole purpose, as 
reflected in its bylaws, must be to organize and foster support for the Maine Maritime 
Academy and its programs.
2.  President or designee to serve on board of directors.  The President of the Maine 
Maritime Academy, or the president's designee, shall serve as a member of the private 
support organization's board of directors.
3.  Plan of work.  The President of the Maine Maritime Academy shall negotiate an 
annual memorandum of understanding between the Maine Maritime Academy and the 
private support organization that outlines a plan of work identifying priority projects of 
mutual benefit and cooperation. The private support organization's board of directors may 
delegate aspects of the plan of work to the executive director or president of the private 
support organization. 
4.  Use of property.  The President of the Maine Maritime Academy may permit the 
appropriate use of fixed property, equipment and facilities of the Maine Maritime Academy 
by the private support organization. Such use must be directly in keeping with the purpose 
of the private support organization as set out in subsection 1 and must comply with all 
appropriate state policies and procedures.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the President of the Maine Maritime Academy to designate a nonprofit 
organization as the private support organization for the Maine Maritime Academy to 
organize and foster support for the Maine Maritime Academy and its programs.
An Act to Amend the Pine Tree Development Zone Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1555
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: CURRY

Legislative Document
No. 1555
S.P. 619
In Senate, April 10, 2023
An Act to Amend the Pine Tree Development Zone Program
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing Pine Tree Development Zones.
An Act to Increase and Enhance School Safety by Allowing Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Possess Handguns on School Property
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1557
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PAUL, HARRINGTON, ANDREWS, ARDELL, BABIN, DUCHARME, HENDERSON, HYMES, SMITH, WHITE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6552

Legislative Document
No. 1557
H.P. 1002
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
An Act to Increase and Enhance School Safety by Allowing 
Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Possess Handguns on 
School Property
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PAUL of Winterport.
Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, 
DUCHARME of Madison, HENDERSON of Rumford, HYMES of Waldo, SMITH of 
Palermo, WHITE of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6552, sub-§2, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  The prohibition on possession of a firearm does not apply to a person to whom a 
valid permit to carry a concealed handgun has been issued by an issuing authority in 
the State as provided in Title 25, chapter 252 and in accordance with federal law. The 
person must have in that person's possession the permit as required in Title 25, section 
2003.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a person with a permit to carry concealed handguns to possess a firearm 
on public school property or the property of an approved private school.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1558
Committee Amendment CA_A_H425 (House)

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An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1558
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MOONEN, INGWERSEN, CRAVEN, GRAHAM, MADIGAN, MEYER, PERRY, SHAGOURY, ZAGER, BALDACCI
Amends: 22 MRSA §1551, 22 MRSA §1551-A

Legislative Document
No. 1558
H.P. 1003
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and 
Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and
Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MADIGAN of 
Waterville, MEYER of Eliot, PERRY of Bangor, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, ZAGER of 
Portland, Senator: BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1551, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Pharmacy.  "Pharmacy" means a retail pharmacy as defined in Title 24-A, section 
4347, subsection 19.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1551-A, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Pharmacies and retail establishments with a pharmacy ineligible for retail 
tobacco license; civil penalty.  This subsection governs pharmacies and retail 
establishments containing a pharmacy. 
A.  A pharmacy is ineligible for a retail tobacco license. A pharmacy that engages in 
retail sales, including retail sales through vending machines or in free distribution of 
tobacco products, that sells, keeps for sale or gives away in the course of trade any 
tobacco products to anyone commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than 
$2,000 may be adjudged. Each day a pharmacy is in violation of this paragraph 
constitutes a separate offense.
B.  A retail establishment containing a pharmacy is ineligible for a retail tobacco 
license. A retail establishment containing a pharmacy that engages in retail sales, 
including retail sales through vending machines or in free distribution of tobacco 
products, that sells, keeps for sale or gives away in the course of trade any tobacco 
products to anyone commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $2,000 
may be adjudged. Each day a retail establishment containing a pharmacy is in violation 
of this paragraph constitutes a separate offense. 
Sec. 3.  Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2024.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that pharmacies and retail establishments containing a pharmacy are 
ineligible for a retail tobacco license and provides that a pharmacy or retail establishment 
containing a pharmacy that engages in retail sales of tobacco products commits a civil 
violation.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1560
Committee Amendment CA_A_H261 (House)

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An Act to Remove the Duty of an Individual Exercising Self-defense to Safely Retreat or Abstain from Performing Certain Acts upon Demand
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1560
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: PERKINS, HARRINGTON, ANDREWS, ARDELL, FAULKINGHAM, HYMES, NEWMAN, SOBOLESKI, WHITE
Amends: 17-A MRSA §108

Legislative Document
No. 1560
H.P. 1005
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
An Act to Remove the Duty of an Individual Exercising Self-defense 
to Safely Retreat or Abstain from Performing Certain Acts upon 
Demand
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, ARDELL of Monticello, FAULKINGHAM of Winter 
Harbor, HYMES of Waldo, NEWMAN of Belgrade, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, WHITE of 
Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §108, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 173, §24, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (3) to read:
(3)  The person knows that the person or a 3rd person can, with complete safety:
 (a)  Retreat from the encounter, except that the person or the 3rd person is not 
required to retreat if the person or the 3rd person is in the person's dwelling 
place and was not the initial aggressor;
(b)  Surrender property to a person asserting a colorable claim of right thereto; 
or.
(c)  Comply with a demand that the person abstain from performing an act that 
the person is not obliged to perform.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the duty of a person exercising self-defense in an encounter to, if the 
person can do so safely, retreat from the encounter or comply with a demand to abstain 
from performing an act that the person is not obliged to perform before using deadly force.
An Act to Allow a Resident of Agricultural Land to Enlist License Holders to Hunt on the Land
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1563
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: PLUECKER, BLACK, CRAY, GUERRETTE, HALL, HEPLER, SHAW, INGWERSEN
Amends: 12 MRSA §11108

Legislative Document
No. 1563
H.P. 1008
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
An Act to Allow a Resident of Agricultural Land to Enlist License 
Holders to Hunt on the Land
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of Wilton, HEPLER of 
Woolwich, SHAW of Auburn, Senator: INGWERSEN of York.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, wild animal populations in the State have the capacity to destroy crops and 
cropland through grazing and other natural activities when they are concentrated in a 
specific area; and
Whereas, every year farmers and other owners of agricultural land throughout the 
State suffer significant economic damage due to depredation caused by wild animals; and
Whereas, crops for the upcoming growing season will be vulnerable to wild animals 
before the effective date of acts of the Legislature for this legislative session; 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.  12 MRSA §11108, sub-§1, as repealed and replaced by PL 2015, c. 494, 
Pt. A, §6, is amended to read:
1.  On certain land.  Notwithstanding section 11109, subsection 1 as it applies to this 
subchapter, and subject to all other applicable laws and rules, a resident and a member of 
the resident's immediate family, as long as the hunter's license to hunt is not under 
suspension or revocation, may hunt without a license, including, but not limited to, an 
archery hunting license, a crossbow permit and a muzzle-loading permit, and may enlist 
one or more license holders under the direction and control of the resident to hunt, on a 
single plot of land:
A.  To which they are legally entitled to possession;
B.  On which they are actually domiciled;
C.  That is used exclusively for agricultural purposes; and
D.  That is in excess of 10 acres.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a resident who is authorized to hunt on agricultural land without a 
hunting license to enlist one or more hunting license holders under the resident's direction 
and control to assist the resident.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1568
Committee Amendment CA_A_H542 (House)

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An Act to Ensure Proper Funding of the Highway Fund by Imposing a Surcharge on Electric Vehicle Registration
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1572
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ZEIGLER, INGWERSEN, ANKELES, BELL, MATLACK, PLUECKER, BRENNER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §101, 29-A MRSA §501

Legislative Document
No. 1572
H.P. 1017
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
An Act to Ensure Proper Funding of the Highway Fund by 
Imposing a Surcharge on Electric Vehicle Registration
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.
Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, BELL of Yarmouth, MATLACK of St. George, 
PLUECKER of Warren, Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §101, sub-§22-C is enacted to read:
22-C.  Electric vehicle.  "Electric vehicle" means a fully electric vehicle that has an 
onboard electrical energy storage device that is designed to be recharged using an external 
energy source or a vehicle that is designed to operate using electricity produced from 
compressed hydrogen fuel.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §501, sub-§14 is enacted to read:
14.  Electric vehicle registration surcharge.  In addition to the payment of other 
applicable registration fees under this section, and except as otherwise provided in this 
subsection, the Secretary of State shall by rule adopted in accordance with this subsection 
require payment of an annual electric vehicle registration surcharge by the owner of an 
electric vehicle.
A.  The annual electric vehicle registration surcharge under this subsection is $72.
B.  The annual electric vehicle registration surcharge under this subsection may be paid 
in 2 semiannual payments.
C.  Notwithstanding section 409 or any other provision of law to the contrary, the rules 
adopted under this subsection must provide that the surcharges collected pursuant to 
this subsection be transmitted to the Treasurer of State and credited to the Highway 
Fund.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the Secretary of State to require the owner of an electric vehicle to 
pay an electric vehicle registration surcharge of $72 per year. The money collected from 
the surcharge must be transmitted to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the Highway 
Fund.
An Act to Provide Meaningful Public Participation at Local School Board Meetings
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1571
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LYMAN, TIMBERLAKE, ARATA, BAGSHAW, CYRWAY, HAGGAN, MORRIS, POLEWARCZYK, QUINT, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1001

Legislative Document
No. 1571
H.P. 1016
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
An Act to Provide Meaningful Public Participation at Local School 
Board Meetings
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and
Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, BAGSHAW of Windham, CYRWAY of Albion, 
HAGGAN of Hampden, MORRIS of Turner, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, QUINT of 
Hodgdon, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §1001, sub-§20, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 293, §1, is amended 
to read:
20.  School board meeting public comment period.  A school board shall provide the 
opportunity for the public to provide meaningful comment on school and education matters 
at a school board meeting. Nothing in this subsection restricts the school board from 
establishing reasonable standards for the public comment period, including time Time 
limits and conduct standards established by the school board may not limit meaningful 
public comment or participation in the meeting. For purposes of this subsection, "school 
board meeting" means a full meeting of the school board and does not include meetings of 
subcommittees.
SUMMARY
This bill requires school boards to provide an opportunity for the public to provide 
meaningful comment on school and education matters at a school board meeting and 
prohibits time limits and conduct standards established by the school board from limiting 
meaningful public comment and participation.
An Act to Provide Financial Relief for Certain Volunteers Under the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows and the Maine Climate Corps
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1573
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: RIELLY, ANDREWS, CARLOW, CARMICHAEL, PERRY, PIERCE
Amends: 5 MRSA §19-C, 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document
No. 1573
H.P. 1018
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
An Act to Provide Financial Relief for Certain Volunteers Under the 
Corporation for National and Community Service, the Maine 
Service Fellows and the Maine Climate Corps
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, CARLOW of Buxton, CARMICHAEL 
of Greenbush, PERRY of Bangor, Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §19-C is enacted to read:
§19-C.  Applications for state employment; volunteer service
An application for employment by the State must include a check box to be checked if 
the applicant completed a term of service through:
1.  Corporation for National and Community Service.  An approved national service 
position under the Corporation for National and Community Service based in the State 
authorized under 42 United States Code, Section 12651;
2.  Maine Service Fellows.  The Maine Service Fellows Program under section 7506; 
or
3.  Maine Climate Corps.  The Maine Climate Corps Program under section 7507.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶AAA is enacted to read:
AAA.  For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, an amount equal to:
(1)  A national service educational award received from the National Service Trust 
under 42 United States Code, Sections 12601 to 12604 or an approved national 
service position; or
(2)  An educational loan payment earned through a term of service completed 
through the Maine Service Fellows Program under section 7506.
SUMMARY
This bill requires an application for employment by the State to include a check box to 
be checked if the applicant served in an approved national service position under the 
Corporation for National and Community Service based in the State, otherwise known as 
AmeriCorps, the Maine Service Fellows Program or the Maine Climate Corps Program and 
subtracts from federal adjusted gross income for state income tax purposes an amount equal 
to a national service educational award received from the National Service Trust or an 
approved national service position or an educational loan payment earned through service 
with the Maine Service Fellows Program.
An Act to Adopt an Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1578
Committee Amendment CA_A_H792 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A,, to H.P. 1023, L.D. 1578, "An Act to Adopt an 
Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5. 
Amend the bill in section 6 in subsection 7 in paragraph C in the 2nd line (page 2, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "candidate" 
Amend the bill in section 8 in §803 in subsection 2 in paragraph A in the 3rd line (page 
3, line 1 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "containing" the following: 'the names of 
the electors and' 
Amend the bill in section 8 in § 803 in subsection 2 by striking out all of paragraph B 
(page 3, lines 7 to 12 in L.D.). 
Amend the bill in section 8 in §803 in subsection 2 by relettering the paragraphs to read 
alphabetically. 
Amend the bill in section 11 inc. 17 in sub-c. 1 in§ 1301 in the first indented paragraph 
in the first 2 lines (page 4, lines 2 and 3 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "the National 
Popular Vote for President Act." and inserting the following: ' "the National Popular Vote 
for President Act. 
' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes provisions of the bill related to batch elimination, which 
were repealed in Public Law 2023, chapter 304, and makes an additional technical 
correction. It also removes the provision of the bill requiring the Governor to send a 
separate certificate of determination of the electors containing the names of the electors to 
the Archivist of the United States under state seal and instead requires only the one 
certificate of determination, which must contain the names of the electors and the statewide 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 10;3, L.D. 1578 
number of votes for each presidential slate that received votes in the final round of the 
presidential vote counting process, to be sent. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1579
Committee Amendment CA_A_H453 (House)

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An Act to Help Maine Small Businesses with Increasing Costs by Removing the Annual Cost-of-living Adjustment for the Minimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1580
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: MORRIS, BRADSTREET, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document
No. 1580
H.P. 1025
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
An Act to Help Maine Small Businesses with Increasing Costs by 
Removing the Annual Cost-of-living Adjustment for the Minimum 
Wage
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Representative: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, Senator: TIMBERLAKE of 
Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1, as amended by IB 2015, c. 2, §1, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Minimum wage.  The minimum hourly wage is $7.50 $13.80 per hour.  Starting 
January 1, 2017, the minimum hourly wage is $9.00 per hour; starting January 1, 2018, the 
minimum hourly wage is $10.00 per hour; starting January 1, 2019, the minimum hourly 
wage is $11.00 per hour; and starting January 1, 2020, the minimum hourly wage is $12.00 
per hour.  On January 1, 2021 and each January 1st thereafter, the minimum hourly wage 
then in effect must be increased by the increase, if any, in the cost of living. The increase 
in the cost of living must be measured by the percentage increase, if any, as of August of 
the previous year over the level as of August of the year preceding that year in the 
Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, CPI-W, for the 
Northeast Region, or its successor index, as published by the United States Department of 
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or its successor agency, with the amount of the minimum 
wage increase rounded to the nearest multiple of 5¢.  If the highest federal minimum wage 
is increased in excess of the minimum wage in effect under this section, the minimum wage 
under this section is increased to the same amount, effective on the same date as the 
increase in the federal minimum wage, and must be increased in accordance with this 
section thereafter.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the annual cost-of-living adjustment for the minimum hourly wage.  
The current minimum wage is $13.80 per hour due to inflation adjustments.
An Act to Clarify What Constitutes a Homestead for the Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1582
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DOUDERA, BEEBE-CENTER, JAUCH, MATLACK, PIERCE
Amends: 36 MRSA §681

Legislative Document
No. 1582
H.P. 1027
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
An Act to Clarify What Constitutes a Homestead for the Homestead 
Property Tax Exemption
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.
Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and
Representatives: JAUCH of Topsham, MATLACK of St. George, Senator: PIERCE of 
Cumberland.
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 repealed and the following enacted in its place:
2.  Homestead.  "Homestead" means any residential property, including cooperative 
property, that is:
A. A legally established dwelling that meets all relevant state and local codes;
B. Located in this State;
C. Assessed as real property owned by an applicant or held in a revocable living trust 
for the benefit of the applicant; and 
D. 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.
"Homestead" does not include any real property used solely for commercial purposes.
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to applications for the Maine resident 
homestead property tax exemption submitted on or after January 1, 2024.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a homestead, for purposes of qualifying for the Maine resident 
homestead property tax exemption, must be a legally established dwelling that meets all 
relevant state and local codes.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1581
Committee Amendment CA_A_H698 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1583
Committee Amendment CA_A_H632 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1584
Committee Amendment CA_A_H649 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1583
Committee Amendment CA_B_H633 (House)

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An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Inspection Law to Exempt Certain Motor Vehicles Less than 3 Years Old
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1587
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ROEDER, ROBERTS, SALISBURY, TIPPING
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1751

Legislative Document
No. 1587
H.P. 1032
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Inspection Law to Exempt 
Certain Motor Vehicles Less than 3 Years Old
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ROBERTS of South Berwick, SALISBURY of Westbrook, 
Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1751, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  Exception; Class C motor vehicles.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, a motor 
vehicle that a holder of a Class C license is authorized to operate pursuant to section 1252, 
subsection 1, paragraph C is not required to have an inspection until 3 years from the last 
day of the month in which it was manufactured.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a motor vehicle that a holder of a Class C license is authorized 
to operate is not required to have an inspection until 3 years from the last day of the month 
in which it was manufactured.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1589
Committee Amendment CA_A_H651 (House)

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An Act to Amend the Law Governing Special Motions to Dismiss to Include Workplace and Title IX Claims
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1592
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARNEY, LEE, BAILEY, BRENNER, TIPPING, KUHN, MILLIKEN, MOONEN, RECKITT
Amends: 14 MRSA §556

Legislative Document
No. 1592
S.P. 623
In Senate, April 11, 2023
An Act to Amend the Law Governing Special Motions to Dismiss to 
Include Workplace and Title IX Claims
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative LEE of Auburn and
Senators: BAILEY of York, BRENNER of Cumberland, TIPPING of Penobscot, 
Representatives: KUHN of Falmouth, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, MOONEN of Portland, 
RECKITT of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §556, 6th ¶, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 413, §1, is amended to 
read:
As used in this section, "a party's exercise of its right of petition" means any written or 
oral statement made before or submitted to a legislative, executive or judicial body, or any 
other governmental proceeding; any written or oral statement made in connection with an 
issue under consideration or review by a legislative, executive or judicial body, or any other 
governmental proceeding; any statement reasonably likely to encourage consideration or 
review of an issue by a legislative, executive or judicial body, or any other governmental 
proceeding; any statement reasonably likely to enlist public participation in an effort to 
effect such consideration; any written or oral statement made in connection with a 
discrimination complaint pursuant to the Maine Human Rights Act; any written or oral 
statement made in connection with a complaint pursuant to Title 20-A, chapter 445 or the 
so-called Title IX provisions of the federal Education Amendments of 1972, Public Law 
92-318; or any other statement falling within constitutional protection of the right to 
petition government.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the definition of "a party's exercise of its right of petition" in the law 
governing special motions to dismiss by including statements made in connection with 
complaints under the Maine Human Rights Act, the laws governing sexual violence, 
intimate partner violence and stalking policies at institutions of higher education and the 
so-called Title IX provisions of the federal Education Amendments of 1972.