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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 213: Rules for the Salmonella Enteritidis Risk Reduction and Surveillance Program for Commercial Egg-type Flocks, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2226
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document
No. 2226
H.P. 1427
House of Representatives, February 22, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 213: Rules for the 
Salmonella Enteritidis Risk Reduction and Surveillance Program 
for Commercial Egg-type Flocks, a Late-filed Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
(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 and 
approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council.
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 outside the 
legislative rule acceptance period; 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 213: Rules for the 
Salmonella Enteritidis Risk Reduction and Surveillance Program for Commercial Egg-type 
Flocks, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A outside the legislative 
rule acceptance period, 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 213: Rules for the Salmonella 
Enteritidis Risk Reduction and Surveillance Program for Commercial Egg-type Flocks, a 
major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry that 
was filed outside the legislative rule acceptance period.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 80: Reduction of Toxics in Packaging, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2227
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document
No. 2227
H.P. 1428
House of Representatives, February 22, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 80:  
Reduction of Toxics in Packaging, a Late-filed Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach for the Department of 
Environmental Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 and 
approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council.
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources 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 outside the 
legislative rule acceptance period; 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 80:  
Reduction of Toxics in Packaging, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection that has been submitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A outside 
the legislative rule acceptance period, 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 80:  Reduction of 
Toxics in Packaging, a major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental 
Protection that was filed outside the legislative rule acceptance period.
An Act to Establish the Wabanaki Veterans Memorial
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2228
Committee Amendment CA_A_H848 (House)
Amends: 3 MRSA §902

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^ " to H,P, 1430, L.D. 2228, "An Act to Establish
the Wabanaki Veterans Memorial"
Amend the bill by striking out everythmg after the enactmg clause and inserting the
followmg;
'See. 1. 3 MRSA §902, sub-§l-E is enacted to read;
1-E. Wabanaki veterans memorial, N 902-A, subsection 2,
paragraph B. the commission shall arrange for and oversee the development and
implementation of a memorial in a portion of Capitol Park to honor the Wabauakj's defense
and protection of their homelands and their service in the United States Armed Forces, The
memorial is subject to available funding for the park,'
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, exempts the proposed
Wabanaki Veterans Memorial from the requirement that any action taken with respect to
Capitol Park must be consistent with the Capitol Park plan developed in 1920 and revised
in 1990,
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/12/24 ^y^S-
LD 2228 LR 3045(02)
An Act to Establish the Wabanaki Veterans Memorial
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ^'(^-
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Legislative Cost/Study
The annual budget for the State House and Capitol Park Commission is $67,834, Whether or not costs associated with
the memorial can be absorbed within existing budget resources will depend on the total cost of the monument, as v
as the cost of any necessary maintenance and repairs to Capitol Park and the State House grounds,
LR3 045(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and Jui1e 30, 2025
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2229
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H981 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" A,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "N' to H.P. 1431, 
L.D. 2229, "An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and Jui1e 30, 2025'' 
Amend the amendment by insetting after Part A the following: 
1PARTB 
Sec. B-1. Continuation of limited-period positions. Notwithstanding any 
provision of law to the contrary, all limited-period positions throughout State Govemment 
that are scheduled to expire during June 2024, are all'eady funded thrnugh the end of fiscal 
year 2023-24 and are proposed to continue in fiscal year 2024-25 are authorized to continue 
until August 1, 2024.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt lette1· or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment continues those limited-period positions that are proposed to continue 
in fiscal year 2024-2S bu:i~o
r w'.1ich fu;;dinJ :•:• •: the end of fiscal year 2023-24. 
SPONSOREDBY: 
IJV1 
~2t 
(Representative CRA m.) 
TOWN: Newcastle 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I "131LR3109(04) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
... ,.• 
Approved: 04/16/24 ~ae 
LD 2229 
LR 3109(04) 
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
'·' ·Govi:frnment, Highway Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Nec·essary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 
·•·. _." ,: • 
and June 30, 2025 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 'ft.' to Committee Amendment "A" ( H -q 81) 
Sponsor: Rep. Crafts of Newcastle 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Multiple Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs above budgeted levels are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR3109(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2229
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CRAFTS

Legislative Document
No. 2229
H.P. 1431
House of Representatives, February 27, 2024
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for 
the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other 
Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to 
the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years 
Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
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 as emergency legislation proposes to make supplemental appropriations and 
allocations for the expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and other funds and 
to change certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of State 
Government for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
The 
documents 
submitted 
by 
the 
Governor 
may 
be 
found 
here: 
https://legislature.maine.gov/12437.
An Act to Establish the Wabanaki Veterans Memorial (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2228
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, JACKSON, DANA
Amends: 3 MRSA §902

Legislative Document
No. 2228
H.P. 1430
House of Representatives, February 27, 2024
An Act to Establish the Wabanaki Veterans Memorial
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representative: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  3 MRSA §902, sub-§1-E is enacted to read:
1-E.  Wabanaki veterans memorial.   The commission shall arrange for and oversee 
the development and implementation of a memorial in a portion of Capitol Park to honor 
the Wabanaki's defense and protection of their homelands and their service in the United 
States Armed Forces. The memorial must be consistent with the overall plan for the park 
under section 902‑A, subsection 2 and is subject to available funding for the park.  
SUMMARY
This bill requires the State House and Capitol Park Commission to develop and 
implement a memorial to honor the Wabanaki's defense and protection of their homelands 
and their service in the United States Armed Forces.  The memorial must be in Capitol Park 
and must fit within the plan for Capitol Park and is subject to available funding for the park.
An Act to Change Department of Health and Human Services Rules Regarding Youth Camps to Major Substantive Rules (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2230
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRENNER, FAY, BENNETT, CURRY, HICKMAN, INGWERSEN, KEIM, NANGLE, GRAMLICH, PERRY
Amends: 22 MRSA §2496

Legislative Document
No. 2230
S.P. 955
In Senate, February 27, 2024
An Act to Change Department of Health and Human Services Rules 
Regarding Youth Camps to Major Substantive Rules
(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 BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond and
Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, CURRY of Waldo, HICKMAN of Kennebec, INGWERSEN 
of York, KEIM of Oxford, NANGLE of Cumberland, Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old 
Orchard Beach, PERRY of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2496, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 140, §1, is amended to 
read:
1.  Department rulemaking.  The department is authorized and empowered to may 
make and enforce all necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this chapter, 
and may rescind or modify such rules and regulations from time to time as may be in the 
public interest, insofar as such action is not in conflict with any of the provisions of this 
chapter.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A, except as otherwise provided in subsection 1-A.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §2496, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  Youth camps; rulemaking.  The department may make and enforce all necessary 
rules for the regulation of youth camps in the State under this chapter.  Rules adopted 
pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services 
for the regulation of youth camps from routine technical rules to major substantive rules 
and makes other technical changes to conform to the drafting standards for the Maine 
Revised Statutes.
Resolve, to Promote Access to Education and Workforce Development by Transferring Ownership of the Hutchinson Center Property in Belfast to the City of Belfast
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2231
Committee Amendment CA_A_S620 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDiMQENT " Pl " to S,P. 956, L.D. 2231, "Resolve, to Promote
Access to Education and Workforce Development by Transferring Ownership of the
Hutchinson Center Property in Belfast to the City of Belfast"
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal
note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/08/24 ^%<?c*.
LD 2231 LR 3046(02)
Resolve, to Promote Access to Education and Workforce Development by Transferring Ownership of
the Hutchinson Center Property in Belfast to the City of Belfast
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "y^Y <^,|
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential revenue loss - University of Maine System
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Requiring the University of Maine System (UMS) to convey without compensation to the City of Belfast the UMS's
interest in the land and any buildings, including the building commonly known as the University of Maine Hutchipc"-*n
Center, may result in a potential loss of revenue to the UMS that could have been received from leasing or selling
property. The current appraised value of the building and land is $2.52 million. Additionally, the UMS owes
$885,000 on a revenue bond taken out to finance an expansion of the facility that was completed in 2009. According
to the UMS, it has initiated a competitive request for proposal seeking purchase, lease or creative alternative offers for
the center.
LR3046(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 255; Workers' Compensation Fronting Companies, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2233
Committee Amendment CA_A_H907 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^' to H.P. 1432, L.D. 2233, "Resolve, Regarding
Legislative Review of Chapter 255; Workers' Compensation Fronting Companies, a Late-
filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation,
Bureau of Insurance"
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting
after the followmg: "is" the following: 'not'
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
Following legislative review of Chapter 255: Workers' Compensation Fronting
Companies, a major substantive rule of the Department of Professional and Financial
Regulation, Bureau of Insurance that was filed outside the legislative rule acceptance
period, this amendment provides that final adoption of the rule is not authorized.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 255: Workers Compensation Fronting Companies, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2233
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Legislative Document
No. 2233
H.P. 1432
House of Representatives, February 28, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 255:  Workers' 
Compensation Fronting Companies, a Late-filed Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, 
Bureau of Insurance
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 and 
approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council.
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
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 outside the 
legislative rule acceptance period; 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 255: Workers' 
Compensation Fronting Companies, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance that has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A outside the legislative rule acceptance period, 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 255: Workers' Compensation 
Fronting Companies, a major substantive rule of the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance that was filed outside the legislative rule 
acceptance period.
Resolve, Du-ecting the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, the State Court Administrator and the Executive Director of the Legislative Council to Add a 3rd Option for Gender on State Forms
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2235
Committee Amendment CA_A_H854 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"^" to HP 1434, L.D, 2235, "Resolve, Du-ecting
the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, the State Court Administrator
and the Executive Director of the Legislative Council to Add a 3rd Option for Gender on
State Forms"
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 9th line (page 1, line 9 in L.D.) by inserting after
the following: "gender" the following; ', except when the form, application or other
document is created pursuant to federal law or regulation or for the purpose of
multijurisdictional cooperation and unifonnity'
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the 9th line (page 1, line 23 in L.D.) by inserting
after the following: "gender" the following: ', except when the form, application or other
document is created pursuant to federal law or regulation or for the purpose of
multijurisdictional cooperation and uniformity'
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an exception to the requirement in the resolve to add an option
to designate "X" for gender for forms, applications or other documents that are created
pursuant to federal law or regulation or for the purpose ofmultijurisdictional cooperation
and unifonnity.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/14/24 ftWS^
LD 2235 LR 3078(02)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, the State Court
Administrator and the Executive Director of the Legislative Council to Add a 3rd Option for Gender
on State Forms
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "|^1 (\\-^
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, the Judicial Department and the
Legislature to update printed and digital forms, applications and documents to add an option to designate "X" for
gender are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
An Act to Expand the List of Crimes Eligible for a Post-judgment Motion to Seal Criminal History Record Information to Include Convictions for Possession and Cultivation of Marijuana
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2236
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 15 MRSA §2261

Legislative Document
No. 2236
H.P. 1435
House of Representatives, February 28, 2024
An Act to Expand the List of Crimes Eligible for a Post-judgment 
Motion to Seal Criminal History Record Information to Include 
Convictions for Possession and Cultivation of Marijuana
Reported by Representative MOONEN of Portland for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 103, section 7.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §2261, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 674, §1, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place:
6.  Eligible criminal conviction.  "Eligible criminal conviction" means:
A.  A conviction for a current or former Class E crime, except a conviction for a current 
or former Class E crime under Title 17‑A, chapter 11; and
B.  A conviction for a crime when the crime was committed prior to January 30, 2017 
for: 
(1)  Aggravated trafficking, furnishing or cultivation of scheduled drugs under 
Title 17-A, former section 1105 when the person was convicted of cultivating 
scheduled drugs, the scheduled drug was marijuana and the crime committed was 
a Class D crime;
(2)  Aggravated cultivating of marijuana under Title 17-A, section 1105-D, 
subsection 1, paragraph A, subparagraph (4);
(3)  Aggravated cultivating of marijuana under Title 17-A, section 1105-D, 
subsection 1, paragraph B-1, subparagraph (4);
(4)  Aggravated cultivating of marijuana under Title 17-A, section 1105-D, 
subsection 1, paragraph C, subparagraph (4);
(5)  Aggravated cultivating of marijuana under Title 17-A, section 1105-D, 
subsection 1, paragraph D, subparagraph (4);
(6)  Unlawful possession of a scheduled drug under Title 17-A, former section 
1107 when that drug was marijuana and the underlying crime was a Class D crime;  
(7)  Unlawful possession of a scheduled drug under Title 17-A, section 1107-A, 
subsection 1, paragraph F, subparagraph (2); and
(8)  Cultivating marijuana under Title 17-A, section 1117, subsection 1, paragraph 
B, subparagraph (3).
SUMMARY
This bill implements a recommendation of the Criminal Records Review Committee. 
The bill adds to the definition of “eligible criminal conviction” for the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 15, chapter 310-A, which identifies what is considered an eligible underlying 
crime for a person to file a post-judgment motion to seal criminal history record information 
related to the conviction for that crime, any Class D crime related to unlawfully possessing 
or cultivating marijuana when that crime was committed prior to January 30, 2017, the 
effective date of Maine’s first adult use cannabis laws.
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Mechanic Falls the Bill Dunlop Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2239
Committee Amendment CA_A_S584 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 959, L.D. 2239, "Resolve, to Rename a 
Bridge in the Town of Mechanic Falls the Bill Dunlop Memorial Bridge" 
Amend the resolve by inserting before section 1 the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Bridge 2540 on Elm Street in the Town of Mechanic Falls is slated for 
renovation in 2025; and 
Whereas, this legislation provides for the renaming of Bridge 2540; and 
Whereas, it is imperative that this legislation take effect as soon as possible in order 
to timely expedite the renaming process prior to the beginning of the renovation process; 
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' 
Amend the resolve by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and an emergency clause. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/07/24 ~ac:.. 
LD 2239 
LR 3053(02) 
.~es~lve, to Rename a Bl'idge in the Town of Mechanic Falls the Bill Dunlop Memorial Bridge 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Commi_ttee Amendment ''41 { S-58~i\ 
Committee: Transportation 
J 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with signage are expected to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR3053(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Mechanic Falls the Bill Dunlop Memorial Bridge (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2239
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BENNETT, BOYER, MILLETT

Legislative Document
No. 2239
S.P. 959
In Senate, February 28, 2024
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Mechanic Falls the Bill 
Dunlop Memorial Bridge
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland and
Representative: MILLETT of Waterford.
Sec. 1. Bridge in Mechanic Falls renamed.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 2540 on Elm Street in the Town of Mechanic Falls, 
currently known as the Mechanic Falls Bridge, the Bill Dunlop Memorial Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 2540 on Elm 
Street in the Town of Mechanic Falls the Bill Dunlop Memorial Bridge.
An Act to Set a Debt Limit for the Anson and Madison Water District
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2242
Committee Amendment CA_A_S598 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to S.P. 964, L.D. 2242, "An Act to Set a Debt
Limit for the Anson and Madison Water District"
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble by striking out all of the 2nd paragraph after
the title (page 1, Imes 3 to 5 in L.D.) and inserting the following:
'Whereas, the Anson and Madison Water District's water main replacement project is
under way and the district is paying invoices using a temporary loan; and
Whereas, the temporary financing can be converted to permanent financing only if
the district's charter contains a debt limit sufficient to cover the district's debt; and
Whereas, the district is facing an untenable situation as its loan balance increases
without having the certainty that its interim financing can be converted to permanent
financing and this situation must be ameliorated as soon as possible; and'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the
emergency clause and inserting the following:
'See. 1. P&SL 2011, c. 6, §2, sub-§l is enacted to read:
1. District debt limit. Notwithstanding anyjyQYision of the Maine Revised Statutes,
Title 35-A. chapter 64 to the contrary, the trustees may issue bonds, notes or other
evidences of indebtedness payable within a period of more than 12 months after the date
of issuance up to a total amount of $20.000.000.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment amends the bill to change the language of the emergency preamble
and make a technical change to the placement of the debt limit language within the Anson
and Madison Water District's charter. It also clarifies that the trustees may issue bonds,
notes or other evidences of indebtedness payable within a period of more than 12 months
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft " to S.P. 964, L.D, 2242 L0->:
after the date of issuance up to a total amount of $20,000,000, instead of the district issuing
such debt.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Directing the Depaiiment of Health and Human Services to Amend MaineCare Rules Governing Certain Types of Behavioral and Mental Health Services and to Form a Stakeholder Group to Study Methods for Improving Those Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2243
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S783 (Senate)

131ST LEGISLATURE. 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 965, 
L.D. 2243, "Resolve, Directing the Depaiiment of Health and Human Services to Amend 
MaineCare Rules Governing Certain Types of Behavioral and Mental Health Services and 
to Form a Stakeholder Group to Study Methods for Improving Those Services" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 2 and 3. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pa1i letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment 
11A
by removing the appropriations 
and allocations section and the requirement for the Depa1tment of Health and Human 
Services to increase awareness of rate adjustment opportunities. 
SPONSORED BY: _utt 
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_ 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
• (See attached) 
Page I - 131LR2981(04) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/09/24 feac:. 
LD 2243 
LR 2981(04) 
•• ' Resolve, to Expedite and Improve Reimbursement to Certain Private Nonmedical Institutions 
Fi~ca1 Note for Senate Amendment '1/,}" to Committee Am.endment "A" ( S-7o~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
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• 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($741,849) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Proj~ctions 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund· 
Appropri~tions/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
($741,849) 
($1,258,151) 
($1,258,151) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment removes the one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health·and Human Services 
of $741,849 in fiscal year 2024-25 to support rate adjushnents to eligible private nonmedical institutions that receive 
. 
reimbursement under Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Section ·97, Appendix E and Appendix F. It also 
• • • • removes the one-time Federal Expenditures Fund allocation that was included for the FMAP match . 
• •1• 
••• 
LR298 l (04) - Fiscal Note - Page l of 1
An Act to Set a Debt Limit for the Anson and Madison Water District (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2242
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FARRIN

Legislative Document
No. 2242
S.P. 964
In Senate, March 5, 2024
An Act to Set a Debt Limit for the Anson and Madison Water 
District
(AFTER DEADLINE)
(EMERGENCY)
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 FARRIN of Somerset.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period 
to timely ensure the Anson and Madison Water District's debt limit covers the immediate 
needs of the district and allows for future district upgrades; 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.  P&SL 2011, c. 6, §5, as amended by P&SL 2013, c. 5, Pt. A, §2, is further 
amended by adding at the end a new indented paragraph to read:
Notwithstanding any provision of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, chapter 64 
to the contrary, the district may issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness 
payable within a period of more than 12 months after the date of issuance up to a total 
amount of $20,000,000. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill sets the debt limit of the Anson and Madison Water District at $20,000,000.
An Act to Establish a Minimum Value Threshold for the Class C Crime of Theft by a Repeat Offender
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2246
Committee Amendment CA_A_H846 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/\ » to H.P. 1442, L.D, 2246, "An Act to Establish
a Minimum Value Threshold for the Class C Crime of Theft by a Repeat Offender"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note,
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, mcorporates a fiscal
note.
COMMIHEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/14/24 fiWiSC-
LD 2246 LR 3073(02)
An Act to Establish a Minimum Value Threshold for the Class C Crime of Theft by a Repeat Offender
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^' (^
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium savings - General Fund
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Stipulates that in the case of a Class C crime for theft, if a person has 2 or more prior convictions, the value of the
property must be more than $500, This requirement would reduce the number of people convicted for this crime. It is
unclear how many fewer additional individuals will be convicted of a Class C crime who otherwise would have been.
The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203. No appropriations have been
reduced in. the bill.
There may be some minor reduction of workload associated with the minimal number of felony cases that will no
longer be filed in the court system. Reductions in the collection of fines will decrease General Fund or other
dedicated revenue by minor amounts,
LR3073(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles' Motor Vehicle Dealer Display Area and Licensing Requirements Working Group
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2244
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Amends: 29-A MRSA §851

Legislative Document
No. 2244
S.P. 966
In Senate, March 5, 2024
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Department of 
the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles' Motor Vehicle 
Dealer Display Area and Licensing Requirements Working Group
Reported by Senator CURRY of Waldo for the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, 
Development, Economic Advancement and Business pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 19, 
section 5.
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §851, sub-§4, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
C.  With an improved display area of not less than 5,000 3,500 square feet in or 
immediately adjoining it;
SUMMARY
This bill is reported out by the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, 
Economic Advancement and Business pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 19, section 5 to 
implement the recommendations of the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of 
Motor Vehicles' motor vehicle dealer display area and licensing requirements working 
group.  The bill amends the motor vehicle laws regarding motor vehicle dealers by reducing 
the minimum size of the improved display area from 5,000 to 3,500 square feet for a 
building in the definition of "established place of business."
The committee has not taken a position on the substance of the bill.  By reporting the 
bill out the committee is not suggesting and does not intend to suggest that it agrees or 
disagrees with any aspect of the bill.  The committee is reporting the bill out for the sole 
purpose of having a bill printed that can be referred to the committee for an appropriate 
public hearing and subsequent processing in the normal course.  The committee is taking 
this action to ensure clarity and transparency in the legislative review of the proposals 
contained in the bill.
An Act to Reduce the Reporting Requirements for Special Utility Districts and to Repeal the Maine Public Utility Financing Bank Act
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2248
Committee Amendment CA_A_H871 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §12004-F, 10 MRSA §363, 30-A MRSA §6006-B

COMMITTEEAMENDMENT"A "to H.P. 1441, L.D. 2248, "AnActtoReducethe 
Reporting Requirements for Special Utility Districts and to Require the Maine Public 
Utility Financing Bank to File a Report with the Legislature" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Reduce the Reporting Requirements for Special Utility Districts and to 
Repeal the Maine Public Utility Financing Bank Act' 
Amend the bill by inserting before section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §12004-F, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 786, §5, is repealed. 
Sec. 2. 10 MRSA §363, sub-§7, as amended by PL 1999, c. 728, §5, is fu1ther 
amended to read: 
7, Allocation to the Maine Municipal Bond Bank. That po1tion of the state ceiling 
allocated to the category of bonds that are general obligations of issuers within the State, 
other than the State; that are included in bond issues of the Maine Municipal Bond Bank; 
that are included in bond issues of the Maine Public Utility Finaaoing Bank; or that are 
qualified redevelopment bonds as defined in the United States Code, Title 26, must be 
allocated to the Maine Municipal Bond Bank, which may further allocate that p01tion of 
the state ceiling to bonds requiring an allocation in order to qualify as tax-exempt bonds. 
Any further allocation or reallocation of any po1tion of the state ceiling from the Maine 
Municipal Bond Bank to another specific issuer designated in this section must be done in 
accordance with the requirements in subsection 1-A.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §6006-B, sub-§1, ,rB, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 605, § 14, is 
amended by repealing subparagraph (6), 
Sec. 3. 35-A MRSA c. 29, as amended, is repealed.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to H.P. 1441, L.D. 2248 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title of the bill and repeals the Maine Public Utility 
Financing Bank Act and the law establishing the Maine Public Utility Financing Bank, 
Board of Commissioners. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Establish a Minimum Value Threshold for the Class C Crime of Theft by a Repeat Offender (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2246
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SINCLAIR, LEE, MILLIKEN, VITELLI
Amends: 17-A MRSA §353

Legislative Document
No. 2246
H.P. 1442
House of Representatives, March 5, 2024
An Act to Establish a Minimum Value Threshold for the Class C 
Crime of Theft by a Repeat Offender
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SINCLAIR of Bath.
Cosponsored by Representatives: LEE of Auburn, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, Senator: VITELLI 
of Sagadahoc.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §353, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2007, c. 476, §10, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (6) to read:
(6)  The value of the property is more than $500 and the person has 2 or more prior 
convictions for any combination of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph 
or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Maine offenses listed 
in this subparagraph in another jurisdiction.  The Maine offenses are:  theft; any 
violation of section 401 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the 
structure is theft; any violation of section 405 in which the crime intended to be 
committed inside the motor vehicle is theft; any violation of section 651; any 
violation of section 702, 703 or 708; or attempts to commit any of these crimes.  
Section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence.  
Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or
SUMMARY
This bill stipulates that a person with 2 or more prior convictions may not be charged 
with a Class C crime if the person commits theft of property with a value of $500 or less.
An Act to Clarify the Minimum Sentencing Standards for a Violation of Operating Under the Influence (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2247
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SINCLAIR, GREENWOOD
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2411

Legislative Document
No. 2247
H.P. 1443
House of Representatives, March 5, 2024
An Act to Clarify the Minimum Sentencing Standards for a 
Violation of Operating Under the Influence
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SINCLAIR of Bath.
Cosponsored by Representative: GREENWOOD of Wales.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2411, sub-§5, ¶A, as amended by PL 2013, c. 389, §1 and 
affected by §7, is further amended by amending subparagraph (3), division (a), subdivision 
(i) to read:
(i)  Was tested as Operated a motor vehicle while having an alcohol level 
of 0.15 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters 
of breath;
SUMMARY
This bill specifies that the mandatory minimum sentence of incarceration for a violation 
of operating under the influence applies when the person has operated a motor vehicle while 
having an alcohol level of 0.15 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 
liters of breath.  Current law applies the penalty if the person was tested as having an 
alcohol level of 0.15 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of 
breath.
An Act to Establish the Criminal Records Review Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2252
Committee Amendment CA_A_H973 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDIYIBNT" A" to H.P. 1444, L.D. 2252, "An Act to Establish 
the Criminal Records Review Commission" 
Amend the bill in section 2 inc. 11 in §904 in subsection 2 in the 2nd line (page 3, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "commission" the following: 'including 
staffing' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
Legislature 0081 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for the ongoing costs of Legislators serving on the Criminal 
Records Review Commission. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$1,100 
$2,400 
$3,500 
Sec. 4. Effective date. This Act takes effect Januaiy 1, 2°025 .' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pat1: letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds to the bill an effective date of Januaty 1, 2025. The amendment 
also adds an appropriations and allocations section and clarifies that costs associated with 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fr" to H.P. 1444, L.D. 2252 
staffing the Criminal Records Review Commission may be partially or fully funded by 
outside funding. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUffiED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Approved: 04/12/24 :Wae.. 
LD 2252 
LR 3097(02) 
An Act to Establish the Criminal Records Review Commission 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, (H--17 3) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$0 
$3,500 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$3,540 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$3,581 
Appropriationg/ Allocations 
General Fund 
$0 
$3,500 
$3,540 
$3,581 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The bill provides an ongoing appropriation of $3,500 to the Legislature for the costs of Legislators serving on the 
Criminal Records Review Commission. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Service, the Office of the Attorney General, the Judicial 
Deparhnent, the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Corrections associated with serving on the 
c01m11ission are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.