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An Act to Require Parental Approval for Public School Employees to Use a Name or Pronoun Other than a Child's Given Name or Pronoun Corresponding to the Gender on the Child's Birth Certificate
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0678
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SMITH, KEIM, ANDREWS, DAVIS, HYMES, PAUL, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS, SOBOLESKI, WHITE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6002-A

Legislative Document
No. 678
H.P. 447
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Require Parental Approval for Public School Employees 
to Use a Name or Pronoun Other than a Child's Given Name or 
Pronoun Corresponding to the Gender on the Child's Birth 
Certificate
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, DAVIS of East Machias, HYMES of Waldo, PAUL of 
Winterport, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, WHITE of 
Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6002-A is enacted to read:
§6002-A.  Names and pronouns
1. Public school employee defined.  As used in this section, unless the context 
otherwise indicates, "public school employee" means a teacher, staff member or 
administrator of a public school or person contracted to perform services for a public 
school.
2. Prohibitions. A public school employee may not:
A.  Use a name to address or refer to a student that does not match the name listed on 
the student's birth certificate without written permission from the student's parent or 
legal guardian; or
B. Use a pronoun to address or refer to a student unless that pronoun corresponds to 
the gender listed on the student's birth certificate without written permission from the 
student's parent or legal guardian.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a public school employee from using a name or pronoun to address 
or refer to a student that does not match information provided on the student's birth 
certificate without written permission from the student's parent or legal guardian.
An Act Regarding Animals Abandoned by Tenants
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0679
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DODGE, LAWRENCE, BRENNAN, CRAVEN, DOUDERA, MADIGAN, STOVER, WILLIAMS, BEEBE-CENTER
Amends: 14 MRSA §6013-A

Legislative Document
No. 679
H.P. 448
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act Regarding Animals Abandoned by Tenants
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DODGE of Belfast.
Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DOUDERA of Camden, 
MADIGAN of Waterville, STOVER of Boothbay, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: 
BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6013-A is enacted to read:
§6013-A.  Abandoned or unclaimed animal
An abandoned animal or an unclaimed animal must be cared for as provided in this 
section.
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Abandoned animal" means an animal that has been left behind in a rental unit by 
a tenant who has vacated that rental unit. 
B.  "Animal" has the same meaning as in Title 7, section 3907, subsection 2.
C.  "Unclaimed animal" means an animal belonging to a deceased or otherwise 
incapacitated tenant that is unclaimed by another person.
2.  Designation of authorized person.  A landlord shall request, and a tenant keeping 
an animal in a rental unit shall provide and routinely update, the name and contact 
information of a person or persons the tenant authorizes to enter the tenant's rental unit to 
retrieve the animal if the animal has become an abandoned animal or an unclaimed animal. 
3.  Abandoned animal.  If a landlord determines an animal is abandoned, the landlord 
shall contact the authorized person designated under subsection 2 and notify that person of 
the need to retrieve the abandoned animal within 24 hours. 
4.  Unclaimed animal.  If a landlord determines that a tenant keeping an animal is 
deceased or otherwise incapacitated, the landlord shall contact the authorized person 
designated under subsection 2 and notify that person of the need to retrieve the unclaimed 
animal within 24 hours.
5.  Removal of animal.  If the authorized person designated under subsection 2 does 
not retrieve an abandoned animal or an unclaimed animal pursuant to subsection 3 or 4, the 
landlord shall remove the animal for placement with an animal shelter or release the animal 
to an animal control officer or police officer within 48 hours of the notification under 
subsection 4. 
SUMMARY
This bill requires a tenant to designate an authorized person to retrieve an animal from 
the tenant's rental unit in the event of the tenant's death or incapacitation or the tenant's 
abandonment of the animal.  The bill also requires the landlord to surrender the animal to 
an animal shelter, an animal control officer or a police officer if the authorized person fails 
to retrieve the animal.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0679
Committee Amendment CA_A_H508 (House)

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An Act Examining On-premises Liquor License Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0680
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 680
H.P. 449
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act Examining On-premises Liquor License Requirements
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Bangor.
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 enact measures to study on-premises liquor license requirements 
and find ways to increase flexibility.
An Act Regarding Labeling of Packaged Foods for Genetically Modified Organisms
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0682
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: QUINT, HICKMAN, ARFORD, BOYER, CYRWAY, MATHIESON, NUTTING, PLUECKER, WARREN, BRENNER

Legislative Document
No. 682
H.P. 451
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act Regarding Labeling of Packaged Foods for Genetically 
Modified Organisms
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and
Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BOYER of Poland, CYRWAY of Albion, 
MATHIESON of Kittery, NUTTING of Oakland, PLUECKER of Warren, WARREN of 
Scarborough, Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland.
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 enact measures to require the labeling of packaged foods using 
genetically modified organisms and a review process for the labeling of packaged foods as 
not using genetically modified organisms.
An Act Regarding Indigent Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0681
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: LIBBY, LEE

Legislative Document
No. 681
H.P. 450
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act Regarding Indigent Legal Services
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Representative: LEE of Auburn.
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 would enact provisions of law regarding indigent legal services.
An Act to Reduce Electricity Rates
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0683
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM, BOYER, CAMPBELL, FOSTER, MORRIS, PAUL, SAMPSON

Legislative Document
No. 683
H.P. 452
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Reduce Electricity Rates
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CAMPBELL of Orrington, FOSTER of 
Dexter, MORRIS of Turner, PAUL of Winterport, SAMPSON of Alfred.
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 would make changes to the law to reduce electricity rates.
An Act to Implement Pilot Programs with Publicly Funded Day Care and Early Childhood Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0684
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GEIGER, BEEBE-CENTER, MATLACK

Legislative Document
No. 684
H.P. 453
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Implement Pilot Programs with Publicly Funded Day 
Care and Early Childhood Education
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GEIGER of Rockland.
Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and
Representative: MATLACK of St. George.
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 would establish a publicly funded education program within publicly funded 
day care programs using the Educare model for children from birth to 5 years of age.  By 
connecting publicly funded day care to the kindergarten to grade 12 education system, the 
bill would create an affordable, accessible program for working parents.  Using an Educare 
model in the bill will:
1. Allow for the use of professionally trained staff earning public school wages, 
allowing more people to train as early education professionals and increasing the ability to 
retain them;
2. Assist children from low-income backgrounds or with a history of trauma to achieve 
readiness by kindergarten, instead of leaving them 3 years behind; and
3. Work with parents to increase parenting skills, increase workplace skills, decrease 
adverse childhood events and increase the family's emotional and financial stability.
The bill would implement the Educare model in 3 pilot programs in 3 service center 
communities.  Regional School Unit No. 13, which includes Rockland, must be one of the 
service center communities.
An Act to Implement Pilot Programs with Publicly Funded Day Care and Early Childhood Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0684
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S461 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "JI "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 453, 
L D 684, "An Act to Implement Pilot Programs with Publicly Funded Day Care and Early 
Childhood Education" 
Amend the amendment by stnking out all of sections 1 and 2 and mserting the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. Study of Educare model; report. Resolved: That the Department of 
Education shall identify the critical components of the Educare model for publicly funded 
statewide early childhood education programs and identify the necessary pubhc and private 
resources as well as implementation strategies for those critical components The 
Department of Education shall, no later than January 29, 2025, submit a report to the Joint 
standing committee of the Legislature havmg Jurisdiction over education and cultural 
affairs The Jomt standing committee may report out a bill related to the report to the 132nd 
Legislature in 2025 
Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the followmg 
appropriations and allocations are made 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of lnnovat1on Z333 
Imtiative Provides one-time funds to contract for the services needed to conduct a study 
of the Educare model 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$7,500 
$7,500 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 453, L D 684 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the reporting date and moves the appropriat10n to fiscal year 
2024-25 
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SPONSORED BY: __ .._I{~ 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQ ·:ru., 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07/18/23 feae.. 
LD684 
LR 1840(04) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Study the Educare Model 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'A' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
ProJections 
FY 2025-26 
ProJections 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
Genet al Fund 
($7,500) 
$7,500 
$0 
$0 
' 1ppropnat10ns/ Allocations 
General Fund 
($7,500) 
$7,500 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
This amendment moves the one-tune General Fund appropnat10n of $7,500 m fiscal year 2023-24 to the Office of 
Innovat10n w1thm the Department of Educat10n to fiscal year 2024-25 to contract for the services needed to conduct a 
study of the Educare Model 
LR1840(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0686
Committee Amendment CA_A_H266 (House)

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An Act to Enhance Safety for Unregistered Farm Tractors and Animal-drawn Vehicles on Highways
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0686
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DOUDERA, BEEBE-CENTER, GEIGER, MATLACK, ZEIGLER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1909-C, 29-A MRSA §1909-D

Legislative Document
No. 686
H.P. 455
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Enhance Safety for Unregistered Farm Tractors and 
Animal-drawn Vehicles on Highways
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.
Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and
Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, MATLACK of St. George, ZEIGLER of Montville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1909-C, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 170, §2, is amended to 
read:
§1909-C.  Animal-drawn vehicles
An animal‑drawn vehicle operated on a public way during nighttime must be equipped 
with the following:
1.  Light.  An During nighttime, an oil lantern or electric lights attached to the left side 
of the vehicle that displays a red light toward the rear of the vehicle and a white light toward 
the front of the vehicle; and
2.  Reflective tape.  Grade During nighttime, grade DOT‑C2 white reflective tape as 
described in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 571.108, in effect on March 26, 2019, 
applied to the vehicle as follows:
A.  Seventy‑two inches of reflective tape applied in segments that outline the rear frame 
of the vehicle;
B.  Thirty‑six inches of reflective tape on each side of the vehicle, applied in segments 
that outline the frame on each side with at least 2 segments applied to the upper borders; 
and
C.  Forty‑two inches of reflective tape applied in segments that outline the front frame 
of the vehicle.; and
3.  Slow moving vehicle emblem.  At all times, a slow moving vehicle emblem on the 
rear of the vehicle.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1909-D is enacted to read:
§1909-D.  Slow moving vehicle emblem for unregistered farm tractors
An unregistered farm tractor operated on a public way must be equipped with a slow 
moving vehicle emblem.
SUMMARY
This bill requires an animal-drawn vehicle and an unregistered farm tractor operated 
on a public way to be equipped with a slow moving vehicle emblem.
An Act to Codify That Freedom of Access Act and Freedom of Information Act Requests Are Not Hate Crimes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0685
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: ANDREWS
Amends: 17 MRSA §2931

Legislative Document
No. 685
H.P. 454
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Codify That Freedom of Access Act and Freedom of 
Information Act Requests Are Not Hate Crimes
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §2931, as amended by PL 1999, c. 51, §2, is further amended by 
enacting at the end a new paragraph to read:
A request for a public record under the Freedom of Access Act or the federal Freedom 
of Information Act, 5 United States Code, Section 552 is not a violation of this section.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that a request for public records under the Freedom of Access Act or 
the federal Freedom of Information Act is not a violation of the law prohibiting interference 
with constitutional and civil rights, commonly known as hate crimes.
An Act to Increase the Allowable Width of a Snowplow
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0687
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MASON, TIMBERLAKE, COSTAIN, DRINKWATER, DUNPHY, FOSTER, HALL, PAUL, POMERLEAU, WOOD
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2380

Legislative Document
No. 687
H.P. 456
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Increase the Allowable Width of a Snowplow
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and
Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, DRINKWATER of Milford, DUNPHY of Embden, 
FOSTER of Dexter, HALL of Wilton, PAUL of Winterport, POMERLEAU of Standish, 
WOOD of Greene.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2380, sub-§8, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 335, §8, is 
amended to read:
D.  Snowplows and equipment mounted on a vehicle traveling from one work location 
to another work location during a snow event, or traveling from the point of purchase 
to a storage location, as long as the vehicle does not exceed 108 126 inches in total 
width.  For the purposes of this paragraph, "snow event" means the period beginning 
hours before a snowstorm and ending 48 hours after the snowstorm.
SUMMARY
This bill increases from 108 inches to 126 inches the maximum allowable width of a 
vehicle with a snowplow and equipment mounted on the vehicle traveling from one work 
location to another work location during a storm event or from the point of purchase to a 
storage location.
An Act to Protect Access to Veterinary Care by Prohibiting Noncompete Agreements
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0688
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: FAY, BLACK, ANDREWS, COLLINGS, HEPLER, MALON, O'NEIL, ROEDER, DAUGHTRY, POULIOT
Amends: 26 MRSA §599-A

Legislative Document
No. 688
H.P. 457
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Protect Access to Veterinary Care by Prohibiting 
Noncompete Agreements
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, COLLINGS of Portland, HEPLER of Woolwich, 
MALON of Biddeford, O'NEIL of Saco, ROEDER of Bangor, Senators: DAUGHTRY of 
Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §599-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 513, §1, is amended 
to read:
3.  Prohibited for certain workers.  Notwithstanding subsection 2, an employer may 
not require or permit an employee earning wages at or below 400% of the federal poverty 
level to enter into a noncompete agreement with the employer. if:
A.  The employee is earning wages at or below 400% of the federal poverty level; or
B.  The employee is a veterinarian licensed under Title 32, chapter 71-A and is 
employed in a veterinary facility in which the employee does not have an ownership 
interest.
A court may not enforce a noncompete agreement entered into or renewed with an 
employee who is a veterinarian licensed under Title 32, chapter 71-A before the 
effective date of this paragraph unless the employee is working in a veterinary facility 
in which the employee has an ownership interest.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits an employer from requiring or permitting an employee who is a 
licensed veterinarian to enter into a noncompete agreement unless the employee has an 
ownership interest in the business and provides that a court may not enforce such a 
noncompete agreement entered into prior to the effective date of this legislation.
An Act to Study the Construction of a Nuclear Power Facility in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0689
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: WALKER, BRAKEY, BABIN, DUNPHY, FOSTER, BENNETT

Legislative Document
No. 689
H.P. 458
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Study the Construction of a Nuclear Power Facility in the 
State
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WALKER of Naples.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, DUNPHY of Embden, FOSTER of Dexter, Senator: 
BENNETT of Oxford.
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 would establish a working group to study and report on the opportunity for 
and the benefits of and barriers to the construction of a nuclear power facility in the State 
to provide a source of clean and reliable energy.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0692
Committee Amendment CA_A_H316 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0691
Committee Amendment CA_A_H595 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Reduce Barriers to Housing by Prohibiting Tenant Application Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0691
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: KESSLER, CLOUTIER, GATTINE, GERE, HASENFUS, MILLETT, RIELLY, ROEDER, SALISBURY
Amends: 14 MRSA §6030-H

Legislative Document
No. 691
H.P. 460
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Reduce Barriers to Housing by Prohibiting Tenant 
Application Fees
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, GERE 
of Kennebunkport, HASENFUS of Readfield, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, RIELLY of 
Westbrook, ROEDER of Bangor, SALISBURY of Westbrook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6030-H is enacted to read:
§6030-H.  Application fees; prohibited
A landlord may not require a person to pay a fee to submit an application to enter into 
an agreement for rental of a dwelling unit or require a person to pay a fee for the landlord 
to review or approve an application to enter into an agreement for rental of a dwelling unit. 
As used in this section, "dwelling unit" has the same meaning as in section 6021, subsection 
1.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a landlord from requiring a person to pay a fee in order to submit an 
application to enter into an agreement to rent a residential dwelling unit.
An Act to Streamline Rental Application Screenings by Allowing Potential Tenants to Use Screening Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0690
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: ROEDER, GERE, GRAMLICH, RANA, SALISBURY, SUPICA, TIPPING
Amends: 14 MRSA §6030-H

Legislative Document
No. 690
H.P. 459
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Streamline Rental Application Screenings by Allowing 
Potential Tenants to Use Screening Services
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard 
Beach, RANA of Bangor, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: TIPPING 
of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6030-H is enacted to read:
§6030-H.  Screening services
1.  Definition.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Screening service" means a service that assesses the eligibility of potential tenants 
for a rental property by allowing an owner of rental property or a rental property 
manager to check the background of the applying tenant, including a credit check.
2.  Screening service report.  Except as provided by subsection 4, a prospective tenant 
may use a screening service report in applying for the rental of a residence.  The report 
must include the date the report is issued. The prospective tenant may use the report for 
multiple applications within 30 days from the date the report is issued.  A report is not valid 
for use in an application for the rental of a residence after the 30th day after the date the 
report is issued.
3.  Costs.  The prospective tenant shall pay the cost of the screening service report.  A 
screening service may not impose a charge based on the number of applications in which 
the report is used. 
4.  Application fee.  If an owner of residential rental property or a residential rental 
property manager does not allow a prospective tenant to use a screening service report in 
an application for the rental of a residence, the owner or manager may not charge an 
application fee greater than $25.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a prospective tenant to use a screening service report in applying for 
the rental of a residence.  An owner of residential rental property or a residential rental 
property manager may choose to not allow a prospective tenant to use a screening service 
report in an application for the rental of a residence, but the owner or manager is then 
limited to charging an application fee no greater than $25.
An Act to Protect Inland Water Quality, Shorelines, Wildlife and Public Safety by Prohibiting Operation of a Wake Boat to Create an Enhanced Wake Close to Shore or in Shallow Water
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0693
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: RISEMAN, CARNEY, BOYLE, DODGE, FAY, HASENFUS, PLUECKER, RECKITT, SUPICA, WARREN
Amends: 12 MRSA §13001, 12 MRSA §13068-A

Legislative Document
No. 693
H.P. 462
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Protect Inland Water Quality, Shorelines, Wildlife and 
Public Safety by Prohibiting Operation of a Wake Boat to Create an 
Enhanced Wake Close to Shore or in Shallow Water
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RISEMAN of Harrison.
Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and
Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, DODGE of Belfast, FAY of Raymond, HASENFUS of 
Readfield, PLUECKER of Warren, RECKITT of South Portland, SUPICA of Bangor, 
WARREN of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13001, sub-§27-A is enacted to read:
27-A.  Wake boat.  "Wake boat" means a boat that is equipped with wake-enhancing 
equipment. "Wake boat" includes a wake surf boat and a ballasted boat.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §13001, sub-§27-B is enacted to read:
27-B.  Wake-enhancing equipment.  "Wake-enhancing equipment" means ballast 
tanks, ballast bags, compartments, containers or similar devices or mechanical systems 
designed to alter or enhance the characteristics of a boat's wake.
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §13001, sub-§27-C is enacted to read:
27-C.  Wake safety zone.  "Wake safety zone" means the area of water within 500 feet 
of shoreline, whether the shoreline of the mainland or of an island, or in waters less than 
feet deep.
Sec. 4.  12 MRSA §13001, sub-§27-D is enacted to read:
27-D.  Wake-surfing mode.  "Wake-surfing mode" means actively using 
wake-enhancing equipment of a wake boat to alter the boat's wake.
Sec. 5.  12 MRSA §13068-A, sub-§16, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§380 and affected by §422 and amended by PL 2011, c. 682, §38, is further amended by 
amending subparagraph (21) to read:
(21)  Operate a motorboat having more than 10 horsepower on Adams Pond, Foster 
Pond or Otter Pond in the Town of Bridgton in Cumberland County; or
Sec. 6.  12 MRSA §13068-A, sub-§16, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§380 and affected by §422 and amended by PL 2011, c. 682, §38, is further amended by 
amending subparagraph (22) to read:
(22)  Operate a motorboat having more than 10 horsepower on Pickerel Pond in 
the territory of T.32 MD in Hancock County.; or
Sec. 7.  12 MRSA §13068-A, sub-§16, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§380 and affected by §422 and amended by PL 2011, c. 682, §38, is further amended by 
enacting a new subparagraph (23) to read:
(23)  Operate a wake boat in wake-surfing mode in a wake safety zone.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits creating an enhanced wake with a boat that is equipped with 
wake-enhancing equipment within 500 feet of the shoreline or in waters less than 20 feet 
deep.
An Act to Lower the Signature Quantity Reqmrement for Certam Independent Candidates for Elected Office
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0694
Committee Amendment CA_A_H132 (House)

COivllvlITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to HP 463, L D 694, "An Act to Lower the 
Signature Quantity Reqmrement for Certam Independent Candidates for Elected Office" 
Amend the bill m section 1 m subsect10n 5 m paragraph C m the first lme (page 1, hne 
m L D) by strikmg out the followmg "4,000 and not more than 5,000" and msertmg 
the followmg '4,000 and H:ot more thaB. 5,000 2,000 and not more than 2,500' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which 1s the mmonty report of the committee, reduces the number of 
signatures requrred for a nommati,on petition for an mdependent candidate for U mted States 
Senator from at least 4,000 and not more than 5,000 voters to at least 2,000 and not more 
than 2,500 voters 
FISCAL NOTE REQum.ED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/10/23 ;:/;!?ae.. 
LD694 
LR 549(02) 
An Act to Lower the Signature Quantity Requirement for Certain Independent Candidates for 
Elected Office 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~' (__ l-\ - \ 3 2.) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
While lowering the amount of signatures required for nommat10n petit10ns may reduce costs by mmor amounts to the 
Department of Secretary of State, the reduction could increase petitions filed, leadmg to a mmor increase m costs1 
the department 
LR0549(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0693
Committee Amendment CA_A_H336 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Exempt Nonprofit Land Trusts from Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0695
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: KUHN, BRENNER, CROCKETT, JAUCH, LEE, MATLACK, MURPHY, PERRY, WHITE, PIERCE
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 695
H.P. 464
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Exempt Nonprofit Land Trusts from Sales Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KUHN of Falmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and
Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, JAUCH of Topsham, LEE of Auburn, MATLACK 
of St. George, MURPHY of Scarborough, PERRY of Bangor, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: 
PIERCE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§115 is enacted to read:
115.  Land trusts.  Beginning January 1, 2024, sales to an incorporated nonprofit land 
trust, if the tangible personal property or taxable services sold are to be used primarily for 
the purposes for which the land trust was organized.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts sales to an incorporated nonprofit land trust from sales and use tax if 
the tangible personal property or taxable services sold are to be used primarily for the 
purposes for which the land trust was organized.
An Act to Lower the Signature Quantity Requirement for Certain Independent Candidates for Elected Office
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0694
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: RISEMAN, BENNETT, ANDREWS, BOYER, DODGE, O'CONNELL, PLUECKER, RECKITT, SUPICA, WARREN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §354

Legislative Document
No. 694
H.P. 463
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Lower the Signature Quantity Requirement for Certain 
Independent Candidates for Elected Office
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RISEMAN of Harrison.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, BOYER of Poland, DODGE of Belfast, O'CONNELL 
of Brewer, PLUECKER of Warren, RECKITT of South Portland, SUPICA of Bangor, 
WARREN of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §354, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2021, c. 273, §6, is further 
amended to read:
5.  Number of signatures required.  Nomination petitions must be signed by the 
following numbers of voters:
A.  For a slate of candidates for the office of presidential elector, at least 4,000 and not 
more than 5,000 voters;
B.  For a candidate for Governor, at least 4,000 2,000 and not more than 5,000 2,500 
voters;
C.  For a candidate for United States Senator, at least 4,000 and not more than 5,000 
voters;
D.  For a candidate for United States Representative, at least 2,000 1,000 and not more 
than 2,500 1,250 voters;
E.  For a candidate for county office other than county commissioner or county charter 
commission member, at least 300 150 and not more than 400 200 voters;
E-1.  For a candidate for county commissioner, at least 100 50 and not more than 150 
voters;
F.  For a candidate for State Senator, at least 200 100 and not more than 300 150 voters;
G.  For a candidate for State Representative, at least 50 25 and not more than 80 40 
voters; and
H.  For a candidate for county charter commission member, at least 50 and not more 
than 80 voters.
SUMMARY
This bill lowers the number of signatures required for a nomination petition for an 
independent candidate for Governor, United States Representative, county commissioner, 
county office other than county commissioner or county charter commission member, State 
Senator and State Representative.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0696
Committee Amendment CA_A_H631 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Resolve, to Study the Effects of SG Technology on Brrd, Bee and Insect Populat10ns and the Effects of Long-term Exposure on Children
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0697
Committee Amendment CA_B_H238 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " B " 
to HP 466, L D 697, "Resolve, to Study the 
Effects of SG Technology on Brrd, Bee and Insect Populat10ns and the Effects of Long-
term Exposure on Children" 
Amend the resolve by inserting after sect10n 1 the following 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 
Initiative Provides one-time funds to support the cost of conductmg a literature review of 
the effects of so-called SG wireless technology on bird, bee and msect populations and the 
effects of long-term exposure to the so-called SG wireless technology and radio frequency 
rad1at10n on childien m educational settings 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$15,000 
$15,000 
2024-25 
$0 
$0 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
7 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an app1 opnatlons and allocations section 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/27 /23 ;:/;Pae. 
LD697 
LR 2363(03) 
Resolve, to Study the Effects of 5G Technology on Bird, Bee and Insect Populations and the Effects of 
Long-term Exposure on Children 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'/}•{ H----Z38 \ 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
>J 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fw1d 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$15,000 
$0 
$15,000 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
This btll includes a one-time General Fund appropnatton of $15,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 to the Educational and 
General Activities - UMS program w1thm the University of Mame System for the cost associated with faculty and/or 
graduate student reseaiche1s conducting a literature review of the effects of so-called 5G wireless technology on bird, 
bee and msect populat10ns as well as the effects of long-term exposure to the so-called SG wireless technology and 
radio frequency radiat10n on children m educational settmgs The UMS has md1cated that the cost to do a chmcal 
study would be at least $100,000 
LR2363(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Exempt Nonprofit Land Trusts from Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0695
Committee Amendment CA_B_H235 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to HP 464, L D 695, "An Act to Exempt 
Nonprofit Land Trusts from Sales Tax" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out the title and substltutmg the followmg 
'An Act to Ehmmate the Sales and Use Tax' 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA c. 227 is enacted to read 
CHAPTER227 
SALES AND USE TAX ELIMINATION 
§2201. Ebmmat10n ofsales and use tax 
For tax years begmnmg on or after January 1, 2026, tax may not be collected under this 
Part 
Sec. 2. Department of Administrative and Financial Services review and 
report; references to sales and use tax. The Department of Admmistrattve and 
Fmancial Services shall review the prov1S1ons of the Mame Revised Statutes that refer to 
the State's sales and use tax and submit a report, mcludmg suggested legislation, to the 
132nd Legislature by January 15, 2025 identlfymg any changes necessary to implement 
this Act' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
e,1 
~02 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'B" to HP 464, L D 695 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title The amendment ehmmates the 
sales and use tax effective January I, 2026 The amendment reqmres the Department of 
Achmmstratlve and Fmancial Services to review the Mame Revised Statutes related to the 
sales and use tax and report to the Legislature by January 15, 2025 with recommended 
leg1slation necessary to implement the ehmmat10n 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
' General Fund 
Approved 05/10/23 ;t;J,'ae 
LD695 
LR570(03) 
An Act to Exempt Nonprofit Land Trusts from Sales Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'B fi-J _ 1 s5) 
Committee: Taxation 
_z;,,,,;, l r 
t:>\ 
Y 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections ProJections FY 
FY 2025-26 
2026-27 
$0 
$0 
$771,721,945 
$2,187,563,353 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
$0 ($771,721,945) ($2,187,563,353) 
$0 
($42,046,533) 
($133,124,543) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Ehmmatmg the sales and use tax for tax years on or after January 1, 2026 will reduce General Fund revenue by 
$771,721,945 m fiscal year 2025-26 and $2,187,563,353 m fiscal year 2026-27 The bill will also reduce distnbutions 
to Other Special Revenue Funds by $42,046,533 m fiscal year 2025-26 and $113,124,543 m fiscal year 2026-27 
The Department of Admmistrat1ve and Fmancial Services 1s reqmred to review the provisions of statute that relate to 
the sales and use tax and suggest legislat10n for ehmmat10n by January 15, 2025 Any suggested leg1slat1on may include 
fundmg of costs to implement the ehmmat1on of the sales and use tax over and above the loss of revenue shown above 
LR0570(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Exempt Nonprofit Land Trusts from Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0695
Committee Amendment CA_A_H234 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to HP 464, L D 695, "An Act to Exempt 
Nonprofit Land Trusts from Sales Tax" 
Amend the b11l m section 1 m subsection 115 m the last hne (page 1, hne 5 m L D ) by 
msertmg after the followmg "orgamzed" the followmg 'For the purposes of this 
subsection, "land trust" means an entity that has been determmed to be exempt from mcome 
taxation under Sect10n 501(c)(3) of the Code and whose primary purposes are the 
acqmsition or conservat10n and the preservation or management of mterests m real property 
for the purpose of providing a pubhc benefit hsted m section 1102, subsect10n 6 ' 
Amend the bill by msertmg after sect10n 1 the followmg 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The followmg appropnat10ns and 
allocations are made 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Imtiative Provides one-time fundmg for programmmg costs to implement a sales tax 
exemption for nonprofit land trusts 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$3,920 
$3,920 
2024-25 
$0 
$0 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
0 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides a defimtlon of the term "land trust" and reqmres that td be 
ehg1ble for the sales tax exemption, a land trust must be determmed by the fedeial Internal 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~o~ 
s 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ;JI-" to HP 464, L D 695 
Revenue Service to be exempt from mcome tax under Section S0l(c)(3) of the Umted 
States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and to have as its primary purpose a public benefit 
hsted for quahfymg open space land under the farm and open space tax law The 
ainendment also adds an appropi iat10ns and allocat1ons section 
FISCAL NOTE REQUillED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/10/23 ;tvae 
LD695 
LR570(02) 
An Act to Exempt Non profit Land Trusts from Sales Tax 
F1Scal Note for Bill as Amended by Conumttee Amendment ;;4• I}./ -~0 
Committee: Taxation 
(!~ 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
•propriat1ons/ Allocat1ons 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2023-24 
$100,820 
$3,920 
($96,900) 
($5,100) 
FY2024-25 
$199,500 
$0 
($199,500) 
($10,500) 
Project10ns 
FY 2025-26 
$206,150 
$0 
($206,150) 
($10,850) 
Project10ns 
FY2026-27 
$211,850 
$0 
($211,850) 
($11,150) 
This bill provides a sales tax exemption for sales to nonprofit land trusts It will reduce General Fund revenue by 
$96,900 m fiscal year 2023-24 and $199,500 m fiscal year 2024-25 It will also reduce Local Government Fund 
revenue by $5,100 m fiscal year 2023-24 and $10,500 m fiscal year 2024-25 
The bill mcludes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Adm1mstrat1ve and Fmanc1al Services, 
Bureau of Revenue Services of $3,920 m fiscal year 2023-24 for programmmg costs to implement the tax exemption 
LR0S70(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow the People to Elect the State Auditor
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0696
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: ANDREWS, BOYER, GREENWOOD, RISEMAN, SUPICA, HICKMAN
Amends: 5 MRSA §241

Legislative Document
No. 696
H.P. 465
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Allow the People to Elect the State Auditor
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, GREENWOOD of Wales, RISEMAN of 
Harrison, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §241, first ¶, as amended by PL 2013, c. 16, §1, is further amended 
to read:
The State Auditor is the head of the Office of the State Auditor.  The State Auditor 
must be a certified public accountant or a college graduate with not less than 6 years of 
experience as a professional accountant or auditor, including not less than 5 years of 
auditing experience, of which not less than 4 years must have been in a supervisory 
capacity.  The Until 2024, the State Auditor must be elected by the Legislature by a joint 
ballot of the Senators and Representatives in convention and holds office for a term of 4 
years or until a successor is elected and qualified.  Beginning in 2024, the State Auditor is 
elected every 4 years in the same manner as is the Governor.  If a vacancy occurs, the 
Governor shall appoint a successor who is subject to confirmation in the same manner as 
Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court.  The State Auditor shall exercise such the powers 
and perform such the duties as are set forth in this chapter.  In case the office of State 
Auditor becomes vacant during a period when the Legislature is not in session, the 
appointment of a person to fill such vacancy must be made immediately by the President 
of the Senate or if that office is vacant, by the Speaker of the House, and the person 
appointed holds that office until such time as the Legislature meets in regular or special 
session, and either confirm the appointment of the person or chooses another person to fill 
the office during the unexpired term.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §241, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 2015, c. 44, §3, is further amended 
to read:
If a person elected to the office of State Auditor is not qualified as, or has not 
successfully completed or passed the examination for, a certified public accountant, 
certified information systems auditor or certified internal auditor at the time of election and 
fails to become so qualified within 9 months of being sworn into office, as required by 
section 242, that person may no longer serve as State Auditor and is ineligible for reelection 
by the same Legislature and the office of State Auditor is deemed vacant.
SUMMARY
This bill provides for the popular election of the State Auditor every 4 years beginning 
in 2024.