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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 9: Rules Governing Administrative Civil Money Penalties for Labor Law Violations, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2184
Committee: Labor and Housing

Legislative Document
No. 2184
H.P. 1398
House of Representatives, January 23, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 9: Rules 
Governing Administrative Civil Money Penalties for Labor Law 
Violations, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor, 
Bureau of Labor Standards
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative ROEDER of Bangor for the Department of Labor, Bureau of 
Labor Standards pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised States, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; 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
Sec. 1. Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 9: Rules Governing 
Administrative Civil Money Penalties for Labor Law Violations, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 9: Rules Governing 
Administrative Civil Money Penalties for Labor Law Violations, a major substantive rule 
of the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 30: Compliance Rules for Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office ofCannabis Policy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2186
Committee Amendment CA_A_H919 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/-f) to H.P, 1400, L.D, 2186, "Resolve, Regarding
Legislative Review of Chapter 30: Compliance Rules for Adult Use Cannabis
Establishments, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and
Financial Services, Office ofCannabis Policy"
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D,) by striking out
the following; "authorized" and inserting the following; 'not authorized by this resolve. As
provided in Title 5, section 8072, subsection 11, this resolve does not restrict the
Legislature's authority to use another legislative instrument to approve all or part of Chapter
30'
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment provides that final authorization of Chapter 3 0; Compliance Rules for
Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, office of cannabis policy, is not
authorized by this resolve. The Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs
intends to include authorization of these rules, if certain changes are made, in another
legislative instrument,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 2: Medical Use of Cannabis Program Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2185
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 2185
H.P. 1399
House of Representatives, January 23, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 2:  Medical Use 
of Cannabis Program Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of 
Cannabis Policy
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative SUPICA of Bangor for the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, office of cannabis policy pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; 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
Sec. 1. Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 2: Medical Use of 
Cannabis Program Rule, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department 
of Administrative and Financial Services, office of cannabis policy that has been submitted 
to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 2: Medical Use of Cannabis 
Program Rule, a major substantive rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, office of cannabis policy.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 30: Compliance Rules for Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2186
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 2186
H.P. 1400
House of Representatives, January 23, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 30: Compliance 
Rules for Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Office of Cannabis Policy
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative SUPICA of Bangor for the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, office of cannabis policy pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; 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
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 30: Compliance Rules 
for Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of 
the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, office of cannabis policy that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 30: Compliance Rules for Adult 
Use Cannabis Establishments, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, office of cannabis policy.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 10: Rules for the Administration of the Adult Use Cannabis Program, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office ofCarmabis Policy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2187
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S699 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " /) " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1401,
L.D. 2187, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 10: Rules for the
Administration of the Adult Use Cannabis Program, a Major Substantive Rule of the
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office ofCarmabis Policy"
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the title and inserting the
following:
'Amend the resolve by striking out everythmg after the emergency preamble and before
the emergency clause and inserting the following:
'See. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 10: Rules for the
Administration of the Adult Use Cannabis Program, a provisionally adopted major
substantive mle of the Department of Administrative and Fmancial Services, office of
cannabis policy that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine
Revised Statates, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is not authorized by this resolve.
As provided in Title 5, section 8072, subsection 11, this resolve does not restrict the
Legislature's authority to use another legislative mstrument to approve all or part of Chapter
10.' •
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment provides that final adoption of Chapter 10: Rules for the
Administration of the Adult Use Cannabis Program, a provisionally adopted major
substantive rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, office of
cannabis policy, is not authorized by this resolve. The Joint Standing Committee on
Veterans and Legal Affairs intends to include authorization of these rules, if certain changes
are made, in another legislative, instrument.
SPONSORED BY:
(Senator fflCKMAN, C.)
COUNTY: Kennebec
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 10: Rules for the Administration of the Adult Use Cannabis Program, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2187
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 2187
H.P. 1401
House of Representatives, January 23, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 10: Rules for the 
Administration of the Adult Use Cannabis Program, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Office of Cannabis Policy
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative SUPICA of Bangor for the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, office of cannabis policy pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; 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
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 10: Rules for the 
Administration of the Adult Use Cannabis Program, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, office of 
cannabis policy that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 10: Rules for the Administration 
of the Adult Use Cannabis Program, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, office of cannabis policy.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 26: Producer Margins, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Milk Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2188
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document
No. 2188
H.P. 1402
House of Representatives, January 23, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 26: Producer 
Margins, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Milk Commission
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative PLUECKER of Warren for the Maine Milk Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; 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
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 26: Producer Margins, 
a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine Milk Commission that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 26: Producer Margins, a major 
substantive rule of the Maine Milk Commission.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 41: Special Restrictions on Pesticide Use, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2189
Committee Amendment CA_A_H776 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions) 
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AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of the House.
1318T LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "t\ " to H.P. 1403, L.D, 2189, "Resolve, Regarding
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 41: Special Restrictions on Pesticide Use, a
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry,
Board of Pesticides Control"
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting
after the following; "is" the following; 'not'
Amend the resolve 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 final
adoption of Chapter 41; Special Restrictions on Pesticide Use, a provisionally adopted
major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board
of Pesticides Control, is not authorized.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 41: Special Restrictions on Pesticide Use, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control',
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2189
House Amendment HA_A_H785 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1403, L.D. 2189, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 41: Special Restrictions on Pesticide Use, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, 
Board of Pesticides Control', 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendmenn9v )the tp:11ergencf;zy 
e I. bl~? . and clause. 
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SPONSORED BY: ' 
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(Representative PLUECKER, B.) 
TOWN: Warren 
Page l - 131LR3039(04) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 41: Special Restrictions on Pesticide Use, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2189
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document
No. 2189
H.P. 1403
House of Representatives, January 23, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 41: 
Special Restrictions on Pesticide Use, a Major Substantive Rule of 
the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board 
of Pesticides Control
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative PLUECKER of Warren for the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; 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
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 41: Special 
Restrictions on Pesticide Use, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control that 
has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 41: Special 
Restrictions on Pesticide Use, a major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control.
An Act to Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2025
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2190
Committee Amendment CA_A_H802 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f\;" to H.P. 1404, L.D. 2190, "An Act to Make 
Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for 
the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2025" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/21/24 feae 
LD 2190 
LR 3003(02) 
An A~t to Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority 
for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2025 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amenqment ''ff (H -'to2). 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Cunent biennium cost increase - Maine Turnpike Authority 
This bill makes allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority funds of $56,641,227 for the authority's operating 
expenses for the calendar year ending December 31, 2025. Maine Turnpike Authority revenue of $184,343,207 is 
budgeted to fund those allocations. Included in the budgeted revenue but not allocated is $2,442,800 to pay off bon1...u 
authorized by the Legislature for specified Department of Transportation projects. These bonds were issued by the 
Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1968, subsection 2-A. This bill 
also includes budgeted revenue of $42,000,000 for the Reserve Maintenance Fund, $41,488,028 for the Debt Service 
Fund and $41,771,152 for capital improvements at new interchanges. The funds that are not allocated in the bill are 
not subject to the transfer limitations in section 2 of the bill. 
LR3003(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Improve Access to Affordable Wireless Communications by Allowing the Public Utilities Commission to Designate Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2193
Committee Amendment CA_A_S562 (Senate)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §7104

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/] " to S.P. 932, L.D. 2193, "An Act to Improve
Access to Affordable Wireless Communications by Allowing the Public Utilities
Commission to Designate Eligible Telecommunications Carriers"
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 35-A MRSA §7104, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10. Desienation of elieible service providers. The commission may designate any
Brovider or reseller of commercial mobile radio service, as defined in 47 Code of Federal
Regulations, Section 203, as an eligible telecommunications carrier for purposes of
receiving federal universal service support and offering services supported by federal
universal service support mechanisms pursuant to 47 United States Code. Sections
214feyn and 214(e'}(2') and 47 Code of Federal Regulations. Section 54.201. The
commission may adopt rules necessarv to implement this subsection. Rules adopted under
this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5. chapter 375, subchapter
2-A,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill. It provides that the Public Utilities Commission may
designate any provider or reseller of commercial mobile radio service as an eligible
telecommunications carrier for purposes of receiving federal universal service support and
offering services supported by federal universal service support mechanisms, The
commission may adopt routine technical rules to implement these provisions.
FISCAL NOTE REQUDEUED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/29/24 ^K?<=.
LD 2193 LR 3007(02)
An Act to Improve Access to Affordable Wireless Communications by Allowing the Public Utilities
Commission to Designate Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/)"/<„•
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Public Utilities Commission from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR3007(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Improve Access to Affordable Wireless Communications by Allowing the Public Utilities Commission to Designate Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2193
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: HARRINGTON, JACKSON, LAWRENCE, STEWART, FOSTER
Amends: 35-A MRSA §7104

Legislative Document
No. 2193
S.P. 932
In Senate, January 29, 2024
An Act to Improve Access to Affordable Wireless Communications 
by Allowing the Public Utilities Commission to Designate Eligible 
Telecommunications Carriers
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HARRINGTON of York.
Cosponsored by Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, LAWRENCE of York, 
STEWART of Aroostook, Representative: FOSTER of Dexter.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §7104, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10.  Designation of eligible service providers.  The commission may designate any 
commercial mobile service provider or telecommunications company as an eligible 
telecommunications carrier for purposes of receiving federal universal service support and 
offering services supported by federal universal service support mechanisms, in addition 
to any commercial mobile service provider or telecommunications company designated as 
an eligible telecommunications carrier pursuant to 47 United States Code, Sections 
214(e)(1) and 214(e)(2) and 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 54.201.  The 
commission may adopt rules necessary to implement this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Public Utilities Commission to designate any commercial mobile 
service provider or telecommunications company as an eligible telecommunications carrier 
for the limited purposes of receiving federal universal service support and offering services 
supported by federal universal service support mechanisms.
An Act to Clarify When a Wounded Game Animal May Be Dispatched by an Authorized Licensed Guide (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2194
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: STEWART, BLACK, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 12 MRSA §12862

Legislative Document
No. 2194
S.P. 933
In Senate, January 29, 2024
An Act to Clarify When a Wounded Game Animal May Be 
Dispatched by an Authorized Licensed Guide
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senators: BLACK of Franklin, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12862, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 90, §5, is amended to read:
§12862.  Retrieval of wounded or killed bear, deer or moose after hours
Notwithstanding sections 11205, 11206 and 11111, the commissioner may authorize a 
person licensed to guide hunters under section 12853 whose client during a guided hunt 
wounds or kills a bear, deer or moose to track and dispatch that animal outside of legal 
hunting hours. A licensed guide authorized to track a wounded animal pursuant to this 
section may use one leashed dog for tracking purposes.  The commissioner may place 
conditions and restrictions on tracking activities conducted pursuant to this section to 
ensure its proper administration and the humane treatment of a wounded animal.
SUMMARY
This bill expands the ability of a person licensed to guide hunters whose client wounds 
or kills a bear, deer or moose during a guided hunt to track and dispatch the wounded 
animal during any hour of the day.
An Act to Strengthen the Health, Well-being and Academic Success of Children and Their Families Through Increased Community Support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2197
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S772 (Senate)

SENATE AMEND1'v1ENT" ,4 "to COJv[MITTEE AMEND1'v1ENT "A" to H.P. 1408, 
L.D. 2197, "An Act to Strengthen the Health, Well-being and Academic Success of 
Children and Their Families Through Increased Community Support of the Boys and Girls 
Clubs of Southern Maine" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Purchased Social Services 0228 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to the Department of Health and Human Services for 
a grant program for community-based organizations that provide career exploration 
opportunities for youth of middle school and high school age in the community to improve 
their health, well-being and academic success and advance social equity. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$300,000 
$300,000 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to reduce the one-tin1e 
appropriation to $300,000. 
SPONSORED BY: __ 
JM.____, ........ l_'l,_~ 
_ 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin FJSCALNOTEREQUIUI> 
(Set•....., 
Page l - 131LR3005(04) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/07/24 ;:!;Pae 
LD 2197 
LR 3005(04) 
· An Act to Develop a Grant Program to Provide Career Exploration Opportunities to Youth in the 
Community 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ')f-" to Committee Amendment "A" {5-77'l) 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$0 
($1,700,000) 
$0 
($1,700,000) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
This .amendment reduces the one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services 
from $2,000,000 to $300,000 in fiscal year 2024-25. 
LR3005(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Strengthen the Health, Well-being and Academic Success of Children and Their Families Through Increased Community Support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2197
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, CHIPMAN, COLLINGS, CROCKETT, KUHN, MOONEN, SKOLD, ZAGER, CARNEY, PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 2197
H.P. 1408
House of Representatives, February 1, 2024
An Act to Strengthen the Health, Well-being and Academic Success 
of Children and Their Families Through Increased Community 
Support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, 
MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: CARNEY of 
Cumberland, PIERCE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine for 
additional community support of children and families to increase their health, well-being 
and academic success.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$0
$2,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$0
$2,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine for 
additional community support of children and families to increase their health, well-being 
and academic success.
An Act to Remove the Exemption from Sales and Use Tax for Automobiles Purchased for Use as Rentals
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2198
Committee Amendment CA_A_H844 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^ " to H.P. 1409, L.D. 2198, "An Act to Remove
the Exemption from Sales and Use Tax for Automobiles Purchased for Use as Rentals"
Amend the bill in section 2 in the first line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the
following: "September 1, 2023" and inserting the following: 'January 1,2025'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment changes the effective date of the legislation from September 1, 2023
to January 1,2025.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/11/24 ^WS.
LD 2198 LR 2945(02)
An Act to Remove the Exemption from Sales and Use Tax for Automobiles Purchased for Use as
Rentals
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ^" (y\^
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 ($1.641,000) ($4,200,000) ($4,369,000)
Revenue
General Fund $0 $1,641,000 $4,200,000 $4,369,000
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $68,000 $220,000 $229,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Removing the sales and use tax exemption for automobiles purchased for use as rentals effective January 1, 2025 will
increase General Fund revenue by $1,709,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 and increase Local Government Fund revenue
by $68,000 in fiscal year 2024-25. In the next biennium, the full-year impact will be an increase of approximately
.$4,3 million per year to the General Fund and $225,000 per year to the Local Government Fund.
These estimates are based on the State's share of the national car rental industry and United States Bureau of
Economic Analysis investment estimates for purchases of automobiles and light trucks by the rental industry,
LR2945(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements and Emergency Financial Assistance for Certain Child Care Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2199
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S773 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "4 "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 935, 
L.D. 2199, "An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements and Emergency Financial 
Assistance for Certain Child Care Providers" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1, 2025.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an effective date of July 1, 2025 and strikes the appropriations 
and allocations section of Committee Amendment "A." 
SPONSORED BY: __ /fo1. 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/08/24 feae 
LD 2199 
LR 2825(04) 
An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements for Certain Child Care Providers 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''.tt' to Committee Amendment "A"(5-773') 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
($3,639,021) 
$0 
$0 
($3,639,021) 
$0 
$0 
This amendment removes the one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services 
of $3,639,021 in fiscal year 2024-25 for required technology upgrades which are now funded in PL 2023 c.643 Part 
RRR. The amendment also adds an effective date of July 1, 2025. 
LR2825(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements and Emergency Financial Assistance for Certain Child Care Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2199
Committee Amendment CA_A_S666 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /)• " to S.P. 935, L,D. 2199, "An Act to Ensure
Subsidy Reimbursements and Emergency Financial Assistance for Certain Child Care
Providers"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements for Certain Child Care Providers'
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 6 m the 3rd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by
striking out the following: "3737^0" and inserting the following: '3 731-A'
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following:
'See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Child Care Services 0563
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for required technology upgrades.
GENERAL FUND 2023-24 2024-25
AHOther $0 $3,639,021
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$0 $3,639,021
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment changes the title and removes from the bill the requirement that the
Department of Health and Human Services establish an emergency financial assistance
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /4 " to S.P. 935, L.D. 2199 (
program. The amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. It also amends
^»<t' 2 a cross-reference.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/03/24 ^PKSC'L
LD 2199 LR 2825(02)
An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements and Emergency Financial Assistance for Certain Child
Care Providers
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Y)"/
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund
Projections Projections
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
$0 $3,639,021 $11,610,663 $11,610,663
$0 $3,639,021 $11,610,663 $11,610,663
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of
$3,639,021 in fiscal year 2024-25 for required technology upgrades.
This bill also changes the way child care providers are reimbursed to being based on enrollment rather than
attendance. This change will have an annual impact of $11,610,663 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26.
LR2825(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Remove the Exemption from Sales and Use Tax for Automobiles Purchased for Use as Rentals
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2198
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, CHIPMAN, HASENFUS, PERRY, TERRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752

Legislative Document
No. 2198
H.P. 1409
House of Representatives, February 1, 2024
An Act to Remove the Exemption from Sales and Use Tax for 
Automobiles Purchased for Use as Rentals
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: HASENFUS of Readfield, PERRY of Bangor, TERRY of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1752, sub-§11, ¶B, as amended by PL 2021, c. 578, §1, is 
further amended by repealing subparagraph (3).
Sec. 2.  Effective date. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the exclusion from the definition of "retail sale" for the purposes of 
the sales and use tax laws for the sale, to a person engaged in the business of renting 
automobiles, of automobiles, integral parts of automobiles or accessories to automobiles, 
for rental or for use in an automobile rented for a period of less than one year.
An Act Regarding the Approval for the Placement of Portable Toilets
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2201
Committee Amendment CA_A_S586 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §42, 30-A MRSA §4211

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /Jr" to S.P. 938, L.D. 2201, "An Act Regarding the 
Approval for the Placement of Portable Toilets" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding the Placement of Portable Toilets' 
An1end the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §42, sub-§3-B, as amended by PL 1991, c. 824, Pt. A, §39, is 
further amended to read: 
3-B. Inspection of plumbing and subsurface waste wateF wastewater disposal 
systems and temporary portable toilets. The department shall adopt rules providing for 
the inspection of plumbing and subsurface waste watef wastewater disposal systems. The 
department may adopt routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A providing for the inspection of temporary portable toilets, except for temporary 
portable toilets allowed pursuant to Title 30-A, section 4211, subsection 3-A. 
In 
municipalities, the municipal officers shall provide for the appointment of one or more 
plumbing inspectors. In plantations, the assessors shall appoint plumbing inspectors in 
accordance with Title 30-A, section 4221. In the unorganized areas of the State, the 
department shall appoint plumbing inspectors or act in the capacity of a plumbing inspector 
until a person is appointed. For purposes of this subsection, "temporary portable toilet" 
means a prefabricated toilet designed for temporary use. 
Sec, 2. 30-A MRSA §4211, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A. Temporary portable toilets. Except for persons required to be licensed under 
Title 22, chapter 562, a person may place and use a temporary portable toilet on property 
as long as the temporary portable toilet is maintained and serviced in a reasonable manner 
to protect the public's health and safety and the environment. For purposes of this 
subsection, "temporary portable toilet" means a prefabricated toilet designed for temporary 
use.' 
Page I - 131LR2980(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /,J "to S.P. 938, L.D. 2201 ($-()?:Sul) 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the bill and 
changes the title. It enacts a new section of law in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A 
that allows a person not subject to regulation under Title 22, chapter 562 to place and use 
a temporary portable toilet as long as the temporary portable toilet is maintained and 
serviced in a reasonable manner to protect the public's health and safety and the 
environment. It clarifies that the Department of Health and Human Services may adopt 
routine technical rules providing for the inspection of portable toilets for persons subject to 
regulation under Title 22, chapter 562. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Approval for the Placement of Portable Toilets (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2201
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LIBBY, LANIGAN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4211

Legislative Document
No. 2201
S.P. 938
In Senate, February 1, 2024
An Act Regarding the Approval for the Placement of Portable 
Toilets
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative: LANIGAN of Sanford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4211, sub-§3-A is enacted to read:
3-A.  Temporary portable toilets.  A person is not required to obtain a permit from a 
local plumbing inspector to place for use a temporary portable toilet. For purposes of this 
subsection, "temporary portable toilet" means a prefabricated toilet designed for temporary 
use.
SUMMARY
This bill specifies that a permit from a local plumbing inspector is not required for the 
placement for use of a temporary portable toilet.
Resolve, to Attract and Retain Behavioral Health Clinicians (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2200
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STEWART, BENNETT

Legislative Document
No. 2200
S.P. 936
In Senate, February 1, 2024
Resolve, to Attract and Retain Behavioral Health Clinicians
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senator: BENNETT of Oxford.
Sec. 1. Department of Health and Human Services to develop and 
implement program to provide recruitment and retention incentive to 
behavioral health clinicians.  Resolved: That, to support the recruitment and retention 
of behavioral health clinicians in the State, the Department of Health and Human Services 
shall develop and implement a program to provide, during fiscal year 2024-25, a $25,000 
recruitment and retention incentive to those behavioral health clinicians in the State who 
meet criteria established by the department.  The program developed by the department 
must, at a minimum, require that a behavioral health clinician and an employer sign a 
written agreement that includes conditions determined by the department for receiving the 
recruitment and retention incentive.  The department shall establish criteria regarding 
participation in the program, including, but not limited to:
1.  Eligibility criteria to participate in the program;
2.  The minimum period of time a behavioral health clinician must agree to be 
employed by an employer; and
3.  Conditions under which employment may be terminated by the behavioral health 
clinician or an employer and any obligations of the behavioral health clinician or an 
employer if employment is terminated, including the conditions under which the behavioral 
health clinician is required to repay the recruitment and retention incentive.
Sec. 2. Report.  Resolved: That, by November 6, 2024, the Department of Health 
and Human Services shall submit a report regarding the recruitment and retention incentive 
program developed and implemented pursuant to section 1 to the joint standing committee 
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and 
implement a program to provide a $25,000 recruitment and retention incentive to 
behavioral health clinicians in the State during fiscal year 2024-25.  It directs the 
department to establish criteria regarding participation in the program and to submit a 
report regarding the program to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over health and human services matters.