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An Act to Increase Affordable Housmg Development
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1593
Committee Amendment CA_A_S111 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AlvfENDMENT "fJ " to SP 624, L D 1593, "An Act to Increase 
Affordable Housmg Development" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out the title and substitutlng the followmg 
'Resolve, Drrectmg the TechDical Buddmg Codes and Standards Board to Convene a 
Stakeholder Group to ReVIew Mm1mum Size Reqwrements for Dwelling UDits and 
Accessory Dwellmg UDits' 
Amend the bill by stnlong out everythmg after the title and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 1. Stakeholder group regardmg mmnnum size requirements for 
residential umts. Resolved: That the Techmcal Bmldmg Codes and Standards Board 
estabhshed m the Mame Revised Statutes, Title 10, section 9722 shall convene a group of 
stakeholders to examme the Mame Umform Buildmg and Energy Code with respect to 
mmimum size requrrements for dwelhng units and accessory dwellmg units The board 
shall submit a report, with findmgs and recommendations of the stakeholder group, 
mcludmg suggested legislation, to the Jomt Select Committee on Housmg no later than 
March 1, 2024 The Jomt select committee may subnnt a bill to the Second Regular Session 
of the 131st Legislature relatmg to the subJect matter of the report' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutlve Part letter or sectlon 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment stnkes the bill and replaces 1t with a resolve The amendment directs 
the Techmcal Bmldmg Codes and Standards Board to convene a group of stakeholders to 
examme the Mame Umform Bmldmg and Energy Code with respect to mmimum size 
requrrements for dwellmg units and accessory dwelhng umts The amendment drrects the 
Pagel -131LR1978(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S P 624, L D 1593 ( S--1 11) 
board to submit a report, with findmgs and recommendations, to the Jomt Select Committee 
on Housmg no later than March 1, 2024 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved 05/11/23 ;:k?ae:.. 
LD 1593 
LR 1978(02) 
An Act to Increase Affordable Housmg Development 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '4' [s--110 
Committee: Housmg 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - General Fund 
Add1t10nal costs to the Department of Pubhc Safety associated with convenmg a stakeholder group and reportmg the 
results can be absorbed w1thm ex1tmg budgeted resources 
LR1978(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Facilitate the Creation of an Aroostook County Drug Treatment Court
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1596
Committee Amendment CA_A_S526 (Senate)
Amends: 4 MRSA §421

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^ " to S ,P. 627, L.D. 1596, "An Act to Facilitate the
Creation of an Aroostook County Drug Treatment Court"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the followmg:
'An Act to Expand Access to Drug Treatment Courts'
Amend the bill by striking out everything aflter the enactmg clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 4 MRSA §421, sub-§2,1)E, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 780, §1, is amended
to read:
E. To promote effective interaction and use of resources among justice system
personnel and community agencies; a»d
Sec. 2. 4 MRSA §421, sub-§2, ^F, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 780, §1, is amended
to read:
F. To reduce the overcrowding ofprisonsT; and
Sec. 3. 4 MRSA §421, sub-§2, ^G is enacted to read;
G. To ensure that substance use disorder treatment programs are available statewide
and accessible to residents in mral areas of the State,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment strikes the bill and changes the title. The amendment provides that the
goals of the substance use disorder programs established in the Superior Courts and District
Courts include ensuring that such programs are available statewide and accessible to
residents in rural areas of the State,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1597
Committee Amendment CA_A_S170 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1598
Committee Amendment CA_A_S270 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Facilitate the Creation of an Aroostook County Drug Treatment Court
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1596
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: JACKSON, MOONEN, CARNEY, ALBERT, BABIN, GUERRETTE, THERIAULT

Legislative Document
No. 1596
S.P. 627
In Senate, April 11, 2023
An Act to Facilitate the Creation of an Aroostook County Drug 
Treatment Court
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland and
Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, BABIN of Fort 
Fairfield, GUERRETTE of Caribou, THERIAULT of Fort Kent.
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.
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE
District Attorneys Salaries 0409
Initiative: Appropriates ongoing funds to establish one Assistant District Attorney position 
to facilitate the creation of a drug treatment court in Aroostook County.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000
1.000
Personal Services
$119,886
$126,195
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$119,886
$126,195
SUMMARY
This bill appropriates ongoing funds to establish one Assistant District Attorney 
position to facilitate the creation of a drug treatment court in Aroostook County.
An Act to Allow an Exception to Immunization Requirements for Health Care Workers for Vaccines Approved Under Emergency Use Authorization
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1598
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: STEWART, LIBBY, MOORE, POULIOT, ARDELL, BABIN, GUERRETTE, JAVNER, QUINT
Amends: 22 MRSA §802, 26 MRSA §600-B

Legislative Document
No. 1598
S.P. 629
In Senate, April 11, 2023
An Act to Allow an Exception to Immunization Requirements for 
Health Care Workers for Vaccines Approved Under Emergency Use 
Authorization
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senators: LIBBY of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, POULIOT of 
Kennebec, Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, GUERRETTE 
of Caribou, JAVNER of Chester, QUINT of Hodgdon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §802, sub-§4-B, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  An exemption is available if the only available vaccine for a disease is one that is 
approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration under an emergency use 
authorization.
Sec. 2.  26 MRSA §600-B is enacted to read:
§600-B.  Prohibition on certain required vaccinations
1. Definitions. As used in this section, "employee" has the same meaning as in Title 
22, section 802.
2. Prohibition. An employer or an agent of an employer may not:
A. Require, as a condition of employment, that any employee or prospective employee 
obtain a vaccine that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration under 
an emergency use authorization; or
B. Retaliate against an employee for refusing to obtain a vaccine that is approved by 
the federal Food and Drug Administration under an emergency use authorization.
SUMMARY
This bill allows an exemption from immunization requirements for health care workers 
if the only available vaccine for a disease is one that is approved by the federal Food and 
Drug Administration under an emergency use authorization and provides that an employer 
of health care workers may not require a vaccine approved under an emergency use 
authorization or retaliate against an employee for refusing to obtain a vaccine that is 
approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration under an emergency use 
authorization.
An Act to Implement the Recommendat10ns of the Stakeholder Group Convened by the Emergency Medical Services' Board on Fmancial Health of Ambulance Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1602
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S484 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "/J "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to SP 634, 
L D 1602, "An Act to Implement the Recommendat10ns of the Stakeholder Group 
Convened by the Emergency Medical Services' Board on Fmancial Health of Ambulance 
Services" 
Amend the amendment by msertmg after section 2 the followmg 
'Amend the bill by stnkmg out all of section 4 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocat1ons. The followmg appropnat10ns and 
allocations are made 
PUBLIC SAFETY,DEPARTMENT OF 
Emergency Medical Services 0485 
Imtiative Establishes one hmited-penod Management Analyst I position and provides 
appropnations for related costs to collect and report cost and performance mformation 
related to emergency services This position begms November 1, 2023 and ends June 7, 
2025 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
I I 
2023-24 
$51,878 
$5,000 
$56,878 
2024-25 
$82,151 
$5,000 
$87,151 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT"~ "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to SP 634, L D 1602 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations section and changes 2 
ongomg positions to one hmited-penod posit10n 
SPONSORED BY: --------------
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07/19/23 ~ae.. 
LD 1602 
LR 2467(05) 
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Stakeholder Group Convened by the Emergency 
Medical Services' Board on Fmancial Health of Ambulance Services 
I 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Gene1 al Fund 
,ppropnations/ Alloca t10ns 
General Fund 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($112,122) 
($87,097) 
($112,122) 
($87,097) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($179,663) 
($179,663) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($185,253) 
($185,253) 
This amendment changes 2 ongomg pos1t10ns to one lnmted penod position begmnmg November 1, 2023 and endmg 
June 7, 2025 The Geneial Fund approp11at10ns are reduced from $169,000 to $56,878 m fiscal year 2023-24 and from 
$174,248 to $87,151 m fiscal year 2024-25 
LR2467(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Exempt the Estates of Veterans Who Were Disabled in the Line of Duty from Property Taxes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1595
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: JACKSON, SUPICA, FARRIN, HICKMAN, PERRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §653

Legislative Document
No. 1595
S.P. 626
In Senate, April 11, 2023
An Act to Exempt the Estates of Veterans Who Were Disabled in the 
Line of Duty from Property Taxes
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor and
Senators: FARRIN of Somerset, HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative: PERRY of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §653, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2021, c. 682, §1, is further 
amended to read:
C.  The estates up to the just value of $6,000 as described in this paragraph, having a 
taxable situs in the place of residence, of veterans who served in the Armed Forces of 
the United States:
(1)  During any federally recognized war period, including the Korean Conflict, 
the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, the periods from August 24, 1982 to July 
31, 1984 and December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990, Operation Enduring 
Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn, or during the period 
from February 1, 1955 to February 27, 1961, or who were awarded the Armed 
Forces Expeditionary Medal, when they have reached the age of 62 years or when 
they are receiving any form of pension or compensation from the United States 
Government for total, nonservice-connected disability, service-connected or 
nonservice-connected, as a veteran.  A veteran of the Vietnam War must have 
served on active duty after February 27, 1961 and before May 8, 1975.  "Persian 
Gulf War" means service on active duty on or after August 2, 1990 and before or 
on the date that the United States Government recognizes as the end of that war 
period.  The estate up to the just value of $6,000 of a veteran described in this 
subparagraph is exempt from taxation; or
(2)  Who are disabled by injury or disease incurred or aggravated during active 
military service in the line of duty and are receiving any form of pension or 
compensation from the United States Government for total, service-connected 
disability.  The estate of a veteran described in this subparagraph is exempt from 
taxation.
The exemptions provided in this paragraph apply to the property of that veteran, 
including property held in joint tenancy with that veteran's spouse or held in a revocable 
living trust for the benefit of that veteran.
Sec. 2.  Application. This Act applies to property tax years beginning on or after 
April 1, 2024.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a complete exemption from property taxes for veterans who were 
disabled during active military service and who are receiving a pension or compensation 
from the United States Government for total, service-connected disability.  Current law 
provides up to a $6,000 exemption.
An Act to Amend the Terms of the Members of the Maine Space Corporation Board of Directors by Requiring Staggered Terms (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1605
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY
Amends: 5 MRSA §13203

Legislative Document
No. 1605
S.P. 637
In Senate, April 11, 2023
An Act to Amend the Terms of the Members of the Maine Space 
Corporation Board of Directors by Requiring Staggered Terms
(AFTER DEADLINE)
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
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 DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Space Corporation was established by Public Law 2021, chapter 
631; and
Whereas, the Governor is directed to appoint 11 members to the corporation's board 
of directors, and these appointments must be made as soon as possible in order for the board 
of directors to convene and conduct its business, including establishing bylaws for the 
corporation; 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.  5 MRSA §13203, sub-§4, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 631, §1, is 
amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read:
The terms of the members of the board of directors who are not ex officio members 
must be staggered as specified in the bylaws of the corporation are appointed for 3-
year terms.  A vacancy must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment 
in accordance with this paragraph for the balance of the unexpired term.  A member of 
the board of directors continues to hold office until a successor is appointed and 
qualified, but the term of the successor is not altered from the original expiration date 
of the holdover member's term.
Sec. 2.  Staggered terms.  Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 13203, subsection 4, paragraph C, with regard to the initial appointments of the 
members of the Board of Directors of the Maine Space Corporation, the Governor shall 
appoint 4 members to a one-year term, 4 members to a 2-year term and 3 members to a 3-
year term. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that the Governor, in making initial appointments of the members of 
the Board of Directors of the Maine Space Corporation, appoint the members for staggered 
terms.
An Act to Finance Clean Energy and Infrastructure in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1606
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY
Amends: 35-A MRSA §10129

Legislative Document
No. 1606
S.P. 638
In Senate, April 11, 2023
An Act to Finance Clean Energy and Infrastructure in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §10129, sub-§4, ¶C is enacted to read:
C.  The accelerator shall establish a dedicated grant program to finance energy audits 
and feasibility studies for renewable energy or energy efficiency retrofit projects in 
public elementary and secondary schools.  The program must fully reimburse for audits 
of public elementary and secondary schools that are conducted by a qualified 
professional.  For purposes of this paragraph, "qualified professional" has the same 
meaning as in 26 United States Code, Section 179D(f)(7)(B), as in effect on January 1, 
2023.  The trust shall adopt rules to implement this paragraph.  Rules adopted pursuant 
to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 2.  Loan program pilot project.  The Efficiency Maine Trust shall establish 
a pilot project to provide bridge funding for up to 2 years, in the form of zero-interest loans, 
for public elementary and secondary schools to finance the upfront costs of distributed 
generation solar or energy efficiency retrofit projects.  The pilot project must give 
preference to applicants that commit to maximizing the tax incentives for labor standards, 
such as meeting applicable prevailing wage and apprenticeship utilization requirements, in 
the federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law 117-169.  The trust shall adopt 
rules to implement this section.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical 
rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator to establish a 
dedicated grant program to finance energy audits and feasibility studies for renewable 
energy or energy efficiency retrofit projects in public elementary and secondary schools.  
It also directs the Efficiency Maine Trust to establish a pilot project to provide bridge 
funding for up to 2 years, in the form of zero-interest loans, for public elementary and 
secondary schools to finance the upfront costs of distributed generation solar or energy 
efficiency retrofit projects.
An Act to Addiess Teacher Shortages Through Fmancial Assistance and Career Advancement Opportumties
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1608
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S485 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" /I "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to SP 640, 
L D 1608, "An Act to Addiess Teacher Shortages Through Fmancial Assistance and 
Career Advancement Opportumties" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of sect10n 4 and msertrng the followmg 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocat1ons. The followrng appropuat10ns and 
allocations are made 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Educat1onal and General Activ1ties - VMS 0031 
Imtiat1ve Provides one-time funds to support the Mame Teacher Residency Program at the 
Umvers1ty of Southern Mame 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Amend the amendment by reletterrng or renumberrng any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
sect10n number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations sect10n It iemoves the 
ongomg fundmg provided m Committee Amendment "A" and mstead provides one-trme 
fundrng rn fiscal year 2024-25 
SPONSORED BY. _/U___.__f 
__ 
, v_}J_()_.:,_~_
___ 
_ 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUilU 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07 /19/23 feae.. 
LD 1608 
LR 661(04) 
An Act to Address Teacher Shortages Through Fmancial Assistance and Career Advancement 
Opportumties 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
Gene1al Fund 
Appropnahons/ Allocations 
Genet al Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$0 
$0 
FY 2024-25 
ProJections 
FY 2025-26 
Pro1ect1ons 
FY 2026-27 
($800,000) 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
($800,000) 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
This amendment ehmmates the ongomg General Fund appropnat10ns of $1,000,000 per year mcluded 111 the bill 
begmnmg m fiscal year 2024-25 to the Educat10nal and General Act1v1ttes program w1thm the Umvers1ty of Mame 
System to support the Mame Teacher Residency Program at the Umversity of Southern Mame and mstead provides a 
one-time General Fund appropnat10n of $200,000 111 fiscal year 2024-25 for the same purpose 
As amended, the bill still requires the Mame Educat1011 Pohcy Research Institute to study the development of career 
ladders for educators and repm t its findmgs and rec01mnendat10ns to the Legislature by December 6, 2023 
LR0661(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1610
Committee Amendment CA_A_H688 (House)

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An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1609
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: RAFFERTY, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 1609
S.P. 641
In Senate, April 11, 2023
An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
Cosponsored by Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
The bill would enact provisions of law to prevent student homelessness.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1609
Committee Amendment CA_A_S290 (Senate)

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An Act to Address Food Insecurity and Support Local Agriculture
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1612
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 1612
H.P. 1037
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
An Act to Address Food Insecurity and Support Local Agriculture
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. Report.  The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall 
submit a report, no later than December 6, 2023, to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry on how the money appropriated under section 2 
was spent. The department shall require Preble Street Food Security Hub to report to the 
department how the money it received under section 2 was spent as a condition of receiving 
the contract.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
Fund to Address Food Insecurity and Provide Nutrition Incentives Z329
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to contract with Preble Street Food Security Hub to 
help address food insecurity throughout the State.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$2,000,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,000,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry to contract with the Preble Street Food Security Hub to help address food 
insecurity throughout the State. The department is required to report on the distribution of 
the funds by Preble Street.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1613
Committee Amendment CA_A_H692 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1614
Committee Amendment CA_A_H515 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1614
Committee Amendment CA_B_H516 (House)

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An Act to Make the Description of the State Seal Gender-neutral and to Depict One of the Human Images on the State Flag as Female
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1616
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TERRY, PAULHUS
Amends: 1 MRSA §201

Legislative Document
No. 1616
H.P. 1041
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
An Act to Make the Description of the State Seal Gender-neutral 
and to Depict One of the Human Images on the State Flag as Female
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representative: PAULHUS of Bath.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §201, first ¶ is amended to read:
The seal of the State shall must be a shield, argent, charged with a pine tree (Americana, 
quinis ex uno folliculo setis Pinus strobus) with a moose deer (cervus alces Alces alces), at 
the foot of it, recumbent; supporters: on dexter side, a husbandman farmer, resting on a 
scythe; on sinister side, a seaman sailor, resting on an anchor.
Sec. 2.  Redesign of human image on state flag.  The Secretary of State shall 
commission a redesign of the flag that contains a design similar to the coat of arms of the 
State currently on the flag except depicting one of the human images on the coat of arms 
as a female. By December 6, 2023 the Secretary of State shall submit a recommended 
design of the state flag to the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government. 
The committee may report out legislation based upon the recommended design to the 
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law governing the state seal by making the descriptions of the 
figures appearing on the state seal gender-neutral by changing "husbandman" to "farmer" 
and "seaman" to "sailor." This bill also directs the Secretary of State to commission a 
redesign of the state flag depicting one of the human figures as a female.
An Act Regarding Limits on Medication in Vending Machines
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1615
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: TERRY
Amends: 32 MRSA §13792

Legislative Document
No. 1615
H.P. 1040
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
An Act Regarding Limits on Medication in Vending Machines
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §13792, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 454, §2, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the limitation that no more than 12 different nonprescription drugs 
may be dispensed by any single vending machine.
Resolve, to Convene a Lobster Industry Working Group
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1618
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: GOLEK, DAVIS, DILL, FAULKINGHAM, JAUCH, LANDRY, THORNE

Legislative Document
No. 1618
H.P. 1043
House of Representatives, April 11, 2023
Resolve, to Convene a Lobster Industry Working Group
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GOLEK of Harpswell.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DAVIS of East Machias, DILL of Old Town, 
FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, JAUCH of Topsham, LANDRY of Farmington, 
THORNE of Carmel.
Sec. 1.  Department of Marine Resources to convene working group. 
Resolved:  That the Department of Marine Resources shall convene a working group to 
develop a long-term plan to support the lobster industry. The department shall invite 
participation in the working group from at least the following: members of the lobster 
industry; local officials from towns with significant lobster industry activity; experts on the 
lobster industry and federal regulation of the lobster industry; and the Attorney General or 
the Attorney General's designee. The working group shall review and develop 
recommendations relating to the lobster industry, including, but not limited to, state and 
federal regulation, infrastructure needs, waterfront access, climate change concerns and 
marketing of the industry. By December 6, 2023, the department shall submit an interim 
report and recommendations, including any suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Marine Resources. The committee may report out legislation related to the 
interim report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature. By November 6, 
2024, the department shall submit a final report and recommendations, including any 
suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources. The joint 
standing committee having jurisdiction over marine resources matters may report out 
legislation related to the final report to the 132nd Legislature in 2025.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Marine Resources to convene a working group 
to develop a long-term plan to support the lobster industry. By December 6, 2023, the 
department must submit an interim report and recommendations to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Marine Resources. The committee may report out legislation related to the 
interim report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature. By November 6, 
2024, the department must submit a final report and recommendations, including any 
suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources. The joint 
standing committee having jurisdiction over marine resources matters may report out 
legislation related to the final report to the 132nd Legislature in 2025.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1619
Committee Amendment CA_A_H700 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1619
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H708 (House)

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An Act to Improve Mame's Reproductive Pnvacy Laws Am.end the btll by mserting before sect10n 1 the followmg Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1593-A is enacted to read §1593-A. Sale or transfer of fetal remams A person may not sell or transfer fetal remams to any for-profit or nonprofit entlty, except for the purposes of bunal or cremation A person who v10lates this section commits a Class C cnme This sect10n is repealed October 15, 2027 I
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1619
Senate Amendment SA_A_S431 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1593-A

SENATE AMENDMENT" A 
"to HP 1044, L D 1619, "An Act to Improve Mame's 
Reproductive Pnvacy Laws" 
Am.end the btll by mserting before sect10n 1 the followmg 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1593-A is enacted to read 
§1593-A. Sale or transfer of fetal remams 
A person may not sell or transfer fetal remams to any for-profit or nonprofit entlty, 
except for the purposes of bunal or cremation A person who v10lates this section commits 
a Class C cnme 
This sect10n is repealed October 15, 2027' 
I 
Amend the bill by relettenng or renumbenng any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the bill by prohibitmg a person from sellmg or transfemng 
fetal remams to any for-profit or nonprofit entlty, except for the purposes of bunal or 
cremation It provides that a violation of the provision is a Class C cnme It establishes a 
repeal date of October 15, 2027 
SPONSORED BY. ~ 
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~P n== 
(Senator BRAKEY, E.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 06/23/23 :tPae 
LD 1619 
LR 2454(07) 
An Act to Improve Mame's Reproductive Pnvacy Laws 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment •;4• to Ongmal Bill {S-'f3lj 
Sponsor: Sen. Brakey of Androscoggm 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current bienmum cost increase - General Fund 
Correctional and JudICial Impact Statements 
Establishes a Class C en.me f01 a person sellmg or transfemng fetal remams to any entity The current average cost of 
mcarceratmg one mdividual for a smgle year is $55,203 No fundmg is mcluded m the bill at this time 
The additional w01kload associated with the mmnnal number of new felony cases filed m the court system does n
require addit10nal fundmg 
The collect10n of additional fines will mcrease General Fund or other dedicated revenue by mmor amounts 
LR2454(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Improve Mame's Reproductive Privacy Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1619
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S429 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1598

SENATE AMENDMENT" Jf "to COiv1MITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 1044, 
L D 1619, "An Act to Improve Mame's Reproductive Privacy Laws" 
Amend the amendment by strikmg out the first mstructional paragraph (page 1, Imes 
to 16 m amendment) and msertmg the followmg 
'Amend the bill by stnkmg out all of section 2 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §1598, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2019, c 262, §4, is further 
amended to read 
1. Policy. It is the pubhc policy of the State that the State not restrict a woman's 
exercise of her private dec1S1on to termmate a pregnancy before viability except as provided 
m section 1597-A After viability an abortion may be performed only when it is necessary 
to preserve the life or health of the mother or after the diagnosis of a fatal fetal abnonnahty 
by 2 physicians licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 36 or 48 who are not m the same 
practice It is also the pubhc policy of the State that all abortions may be performed only 
by a health care professional, as defmed m section 1596, subsection 1, paragraph C'' 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of section 3 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §1598, sub-§2, 1A-l is enacted to read 
A-1 
"Fatal fetal abnormality" means a fetal condition that will result m a high 
likelihood of death of the fetus withm 3 0 days after birth ' 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the provision of Committee Amendment "A" authorizmg an 
abortion after viability when necessary m the professional Judgment of a physician with a 
provision authorizmg an abortion after viability when necessary to preserve the hfe or 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT 'A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 1044, L D 1619 lS- lf 2.9) 
health of the mother or after the d1agnos1s of a fatal fetal abnormahty by 2 phys1c1ans who 
are not m the same practice The amendment defmes "fatal fetal abnormahty " 
SPONSOREDBY: ~ 
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(Senator BRAKEY, E.) 
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COUNTY: Androscoggm 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the Mi'kmaq Nation
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1620
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, DANA

Legislative Document
No. 1620
H.P. 1045
House of Representatives, April 12, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the Mi'kmaq Nation
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representative: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe.
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 regarding the Mi'kmaq Nation.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1621
Committee Amendment CA_B_H319 (House)

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An Act to P10h1b1t All State Subsidies for Electric Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1623
Committee Amendment CA_A_H550 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT •A" to HP I 048, L D 1623, "An Act to P10h1b1t 
All State Subsidies for Electric Vehicles" 
Amend the bill m section 1 m § 1524 m the first indented paiagraph m the fo st hne 
(page 1, hne 4 m L D) by msertmg after the following "funds" the following 
funds 
held or admmistered by the Efficiency Mame Trust pursuant to Title 35-A, chapte1 97' 
Amend the bill by i elettermg or 1 enumbei mg any nonconsecutive Part lette1 01 section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clanfies that funds held or administered by the Efficiency Maine Tmst 
may not be used to p1 ov1de a rebate, mcentlve or other subsidy to purchase an electI 1c 
vehicle 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l - 131LR0710(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Revised 06/12/23 ;:k?ae.. 
LD 1623 
LR 710(02) 
An Act to Prohibit All State Subsidies for Electric Vehicles 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A { H-S 5 0) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Prohibits state fundmg of electric vehicle mcentlves 
Potential loss of federal grants 
This bill prohibits usmg state funds to provide a rebate, mcentive, or other subsidy to purchase or lease an electrrn 
velucle, defined as a vehicle powered entirely or partially by an electric motor The Efficiency Mame Trust (EM1 J ~ 
would be unable to use any federal fundmg received, settlement agreements already received or mterest earned on 
these funds for the purposes requrred by statute Unused federal fundmg may have to be returned to the federal 
government if the purposes for which it was granted cannot be fulfilled and the State's ability to acqutre future federal 
grants for electric vehicle programs will be blocked Sirmlarly, any funds received from settlement agreements would 
be unable to be used by the EMT for electnc vehicle mcentives or programs 
LR0710(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1621
Committee Amendment CA_A_H318 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1622
Committee Amendment CA_A_H514 (House)

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An Act to Prohibit All State Subsidies for Electric Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1623
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: RUDNICKI
Amends: 5 MRSA §1524

Legislative Document
No. 1623
H.P. 1048
House of Representatives, April 12, 2023
An Act to Prohibit All State Subsidies for Electric Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1524 is enacted to read:
§1524.  Subsidies for electric vehicles prohibited
State funds may not be used to provide a rebate, incentive or other subsidy to purchase 
or lease an electric vehicle. As used in this section, "electric vehicle" means a vehicle 
powered entirely or partially by an electric motor.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that state funds may not be used to provide a rebate, incentive or 
other subsidy to purchase or lease an electric vehicle.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1620
Committee Amendment CA_A_H699 (House)

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An Act to Update Cnmmal Indictment Procedures and Expand the Prov1S1on of Counsel to Certam Indigent Defendants
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1625
Committee Amendment CA_A_S221 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/.J " to SP 642, L D 1625, "An Act to Update 
Cnmmal Indictment Procedures and Expand the Prov1S1on of Counsel to Certam Indigent 
Defendants" 
Amend the bill m section 1 m § 810 m subsect10n 2 m the first lme (page 1, lme 13 m 
L D ) by stnkmg out the followmg "Before" and msertmg the followmg 'At mitial 
appearance or' 
Amend the bill by msertmg after sect10n 1 the followmg 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The followmg appropnat1ons and 
allocations are made 
INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON 
Mame Commission on Indigent Legal Services Zl 12 
Imtiatlve Provides ongomg fundmg to reimburse legal counsel assigned to certam mdigent 
persons who have a disability or are nonc1tizens 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$21,000 
$21,000 
2024-25 
$28,000 
$28,000 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl" to SP 642, L D 1625 ( s-1Z D 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which 1s the maJonty report of the committee, reqmres the 
assignment of counsel by the court as reqmred by the bill to occur at m1tial appearance or 
arraignment, instead of before arraignment 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 06/05/23 .tW"ae! 
LD 1625 
LR 826(02) 
An Act to Update Crimmal Indictment Procedures and Expand the Provision of Counsel to Certam 
Indigent Defendants 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''{J' (S .... -z...--z...\\ 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
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Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocat1ons 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$21,000 
$28,000 
$21,000 
$28,000 
Pro1ect10ns 
FY 2025-26 
$28,000 
$28,000 
Pro1ections 
FY 2026-27 
$28,000 
$28,000 
This bill expands the requirement that a court assign defense counsel to an accused mdtgent person to include a 
person charged with a Class D or Class E offense who is at nsk of 1mpnsonment 1f convicted and those who either 
have a disab1hty preventing them from fairly part1c1patmg m the cnmmal proceeding without counsel or who are 
noncittzens for whom the cmnmal proceeding poses a nsk of adverse 11mmgrat10n consequences 
The bill includes ongoing General Fund appropnat10ns of $21,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 and $28,000 m fiscal year 
2024-25 to the Mame Commiss10n on Indigent Legal Services to reimburse counsel assigned to persons under these 
expanded requirements The fiscal estimate rehes on available data on rates ofpove1iy, d1sab1ltty, and nonc1ttzens m 
the state population, court caseloads and per case costs of md1gent legal services for nonfelony cases It also takes 
mto account that the court presently assigns defense counsel for mdiv1duals covered by the requ1rements m many 
cases Fmally, the estimate assume an effective date of October 1, 2023 
LR0826(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1