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An Act to Address Late Medical Billing by Limiting Hospital Billing to One Year
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1143
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: STEWART
Amends: 22 MRSA §1728

Legislative Document
No. 1143
S.P. 470
In Senate, March 13, 2023
An Act to Address Late Medical Billing by Limiting Hospital Billing 
to One Year
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1728 is enacted to read:
§1728.  Time limit for billing
A bill for a service provided by a hospital licensed under chapter 405 must be issued 
to the patient or the legal guardian of the patient who received the service within one year 
of the provision of the service. If a bill is issued by a hospital in violation of this section, 
the patient or the legal guardian of the patient who received the service is not obligated to 
pay the bill.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a hospital to issue a bill within one year of providing a service or the 
patient or guardian of the patient who received the service is not obligated to pay the bill.
An Act to Create the Southern Maine Coastal Waters Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1145
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: BAILEY, COPELAND, GATTINE, GRAMLICH, O'NEIL

Legislative Document
No. 1145
S.P. 472
In Senate, March 13, 2023
An Act to Create the Southern Maine Coastal Waters Commission
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BAILEY of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COPELAND of Saco, GATTINE of Westbrook, 
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, O'NEIL of Saco.
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 create the Southern Maine Coastal Waters Commission to oversee 
the Southern Maine Dredge Authority.  Membership on the commission would be open to 
a representative from each coastal municipality from South Portland to Kittery and would 
include a representative of each of the following state agencies:  the Department of 
Environmental Protection, Department of Transportation, Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry and Bureau of Resource Information and Land Use Planning, 
Division of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal Resources, Maine Geological Survey 
within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
An Act to Exempt Gold and Silver Coins and Bullion from the State Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1147
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BRAKEY, UNDERWOOD, MOORE, TIMBERLAKE, HYMES, LIBBY, MORRIS, NESS, POMERLEAU, RUDNICKI
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document
No. 1147
S.P. 474
In Senate, March 13, 2023
An Act to Exempt Gold and Silver Coins and Bullion from the State 
Income Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle and
Senators: MOORE of Washington, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representatives: 
HYMES of Waldo, LIBBY of Auburn, MORRIS of Turner, NESS of Fryeburg, 
POMERLEAU of Standish, RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶AAA is enacted to read:
AAA.  For income tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, to the extent 
included in federal adjusted gross income and not otherwise removed from Maine 
taxable income, an amount equal to the total of capital gains and ordinary income 
resulting from the sale or transfer of gold or silver coins or bullion.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts from Maine income tax the capital gains and ordinary income 
resulting from the sale or transfer of gold or silver coins or bullion.
An Act to Proh1b1t COVID-19 Vaccme Mandates for Students Enrolled m Pubhc Institutions ofLearnmg
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1148
Committee Amendment CA_A_S61 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl " to SP 475, L D 1148, "An Act to Proh1b1t 
COVID-19 Vaccme Mandates for Students Enrolled m Pubhc Institutions ofLearnmg" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which 1s the mmonty report of the committee, mcorporates a fiscal 
note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/19/23 .::k?ae.. 
LD 1148 
LR 2327(02) 
An Act to Prohibit COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Students Enrolled in Pubhc Institutions of 
Learning 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Comrmttee Amendment "(f( S <.9') 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Contmgent revenue loss - public higher educat10nal mstltut10ns 
This bill prohibits the Umversity of Mame System (UMS), the Mame Commumty College System (MCCS) and the 
Mame Mantnne Academy from requmng a student to be immunized with a vaccme that is approved by the federa 1 
Food and Drug Admmistration under emergency use authonzation as a condit10n of acceptance or attendance Thi_ 
UMS and the MCCS have mdicated their concern that this prohibit10n may lead to a loss of tuit10n and other revenue 
if a contag10us illness results 111 a refund or proration of tuit10n and other fees as happened dunng the COVID-19 
pandenuc This fiscal note makes no assumpt10n as to whether the enactment of this bill will result 111 such act10ns 
occumng 111 the future 
LR2327(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1149
Committee Amendment CA_A_S277 (Senate)

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An Act to Prohibit COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Students Enrolled in Public Institutions of Learning
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1148
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRAKEY, GREENWOOD, KEIM, LIBBY, MOORE, STEWART, TIMBERLAKE, BOYER, HYMES, NESS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10016

Legislative Document
No. 1148
S.P. 475
In Senate, March 13, 2023
An Act to Prohibit COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Students 
Enrolled in Public Institutions of Learning
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales and
Senators: KEIM of Oxford, LIBBY of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, STEWART of 
Aroostook, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representatives: BOYER of Poland, HYMES of 
Waldo, NESS of Fryeburg.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §10016 is enacted to read:
§10016.  Certain vaccines not required
The University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and the 
Maine Maritime Academy may not require as a condition of acceptance or attendance that 
a student be immunized with a vaccine that is approved by the federal Food and Drug 
Administration under emergency use authorization.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits certain postsecondary educational institutions from requiring a 
student to be immunized with a vaccine that is approved by the federal Food and Drug 
Administration under emergency use authorization.
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Document, Disclose and Publish All Best Management Practices Regarding the Use of Noise Devices to Control Birds at Orchards
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1150
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: HICKMAN, HASENFUS

Legislative Document
No. 1150
S.P. 477
In Senate, March 13, 2023
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry to Document, Disclose and Publish All Best 
Management Practices Regarding the Use of Noise Devices to 
Control Birds at Orchards
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative: HASENFUS of Readfield.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, agricultural activities often occur in close proximity to residential 
neighborhoods; and
Whereas, it is important that best practices are used in agricultural activities to reduce 
as much as possible the conflict between the agricultural activities and the residents of the 
neighborhoods; and
Whereas, agricultural activities for this year's growing season will commence well 
before the end of this legislative session; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
document, disclose and publish all best management practices regarding use 
of noise devices to control birds at orchards. Resolved: That, by June 1, 2023, the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall document, disclose and 
publish all best management practices in the department's possession or knowledge 
regarding the use of noise devices to control birds at orchards, including publishing the 
practices on the department's publicly accessible website.  
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
document, disclose and publish all best management practices in the department's 
possession or knowledge regarding the use of noise devices to control birds at orchards, 
including publishing the practices on the department's publicly accessible website.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1155
Committee Amendment CA_A_H267 (House)

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An Act to Allow Municipalities to Tax Personal Solar Energy Equipment Under 5 Megawatts
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1153
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: WOODSOME, HARRINGTON
Amends: 36 MRSA §655

Legislative Document
No. 1153
H.P. 725
House of Representatives, March 14, 2023
An Act to Allow Municipalities to Tax Personal Solar Energy 
Equipment Under 5 Megawatts
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro.
Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §655, sub-§1, ¶U, as amended by PL 2021, c. 181, Pt. C, §2, is 
further amended to read:
U.  Solar and wind Wind energy equipment that generates heat or electricity if all of 
the energy is:
(1)  Used on the site where the property is located; or
(2)  Transmitted through the facilities of a transmission and distribution utility, and 
a utility customer or customers receive a utility bill credit for the energy generated 
by the equipment pursuant to Title 35‑A.
On or before April 1st of the first property tax year for which a taxpayer claims an 
exemption under this paragraph, the taxpayer claiming the exemption shall file a report 
with the assessor.  The report must identify the property for which the exemption is 
claimed and must be made on a form prescribed by the State Tax Assessor or substitute 
form approved by the State Tax Assessor.  The State Tax Assessor shall furnish copies 
of the form to each municipality in the State and make the forms available to taxpayers.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the municipal personal property tax exemption for solar energy 
equipment that generates heat or electricity if all of the energy is used on the site where the 
property is located or the energy is transmitted through the facilities of a transmission and 
distribution utility, and a utility customer or customers receive a utility bill credit for the 
energy generated by the equipment.
An Act Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Municipal Zoning Ordinances Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1154
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: WOODSOME, HARRINGTON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4364-B

Legislative Document
No. 1154
H.P. 726
House of Representatives, March 14, 2023
An Act Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Municipal Zoning 
Ordinances
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro.
Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4364-B, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 672, §6, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place:
3.  Zoning requirements.  With respect to accessory dwelling units, municipal zoning 
ordinances may provide for allowing at least one accessory dwelling unit on a lot where a 
single-family dwelling unit is the principal structure.  If more than one accessory dwelling 
unit has been constructed on a lot as a result of the allowance under this section or section 
4364‑A, the lot is not eligible for any additional increases in density except as allowed by 
the municipality.
SUMMARY
This bill allows instead of requires municipal zoning ordinances to provide for 
accessory dwelling units under certain conditions.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1159
Committee Amendment CA_A_H650 (House)

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An Act to Recognize the Critical Nature of Workforce Development Through Career and Technical Education by Establishing an Adjustment for Career and Technical Education Centers in the School Funding Formula
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1158
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: WHITE, FARRIN, BRADSTREET, LANDRY, MASTRACCIO, PERRY, WOODSOME, CURRY, RAFFERTY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15672, 20-A MRSA §15676-B

Legislative Document
No. 1158
H.P. 730
House of Representatives, March 14, 2023
An Act to Recognize the Critical Nature of Workforce Development 
Through Career and Technical Education by Establishing an 
Adjustment for Career and Technical Education Centers in the 
School Funding Formula
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, LANDRY of Farmington, MASTRACCIO of 
Sanford, PERRY of Bangor, WOODSOME of Waterboro, Senators: CURRY of Waldo, 
RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15672, sub-§7-A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §36 
and affected by §§72 and 74 and c. 12, Pt. WW, §18, is amended to read:
7-A.  EPS per-pupil rate.  "EPS per-pupil rate" means the rate calculated under section 
15676 or, 15676‑A or 15676-B, as applicable.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §15676-B is enacted to read:
§15676-B.  EPS per-pupil rate for career and technical education centers
For each career and technical education center, the commissioner shall calculate the 
center's EPS per-pupil rate for each year as the applicable per-pupil rate multiplied by an 
adjustment calculated by the commissioner based on the costs of:
1. Equipment and infrastructure.  Annual updates and replacements necessary for 
equipment specific to centers and infrastructure costs necessary to accommodate these 
upgrades in equipment specific to centers; 
2. Transportation.  Transportation for students to and from work sites or centers; and
3.  Staffing.  Staffing necessary to provide a lower ratio between students and staff.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Commissioner of Education to calculate the per-pupil essential 
programs and services rate for career and technical education centers as the applicable per-
pupil rate multiplied by an adjustment calculated based on the costs of equipment and 
infrastructure, transportation and staffing.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Conduct a Study on the Equity of the State Education Subsidy Formula
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1160
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H725 (House)

• HOUSE AMENDMENT " A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 732,
L.D, 1160, "Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Conduct a Study on the
Equity of the State Education Subsidy Formula"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble,
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency clause.
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause.
SPONSORED BY:
(Representative SACHS, M.)
TOWN: Freeport
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, D1rectmg the Department of Education to Conduct a Study on the Eqmty of the State Education Subsidy Formula
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1160
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S472 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDivffiNT "tf " to COMMITTEE AMENDl\ffiNT "A" to HP 732, 
L D 1160, "Resolve, D1rectmg the Department of Education to Conduct a Study on the 
Eqmty of the State Education Subsidy Formula" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of sect10n 3 
Amend the amendment by relettenng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
sect10n number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropnatmns and allocat10ns section 
SPONSORED BY. _~_2_'4 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY· Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 131LR1403(04) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07/18/23 ~ae.. 
LD 1160 
LR 1403(04) 
Resolve, Directmg the Department of Education to Analyze Data on the Essential Programs and 
Services Fundmg Formula and Allocation Methodology 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "{J' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Pr0Ject1ons 
FY 2025-26 
ProJections 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocat10ns 
General Fund 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
($50,000) 
($50,000) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment elnmnates the one-time General Fund appropnat10n of $50,000 mcluded m the bill for fiscal year 
2023-24 to the School Fmance and Operat10ns progiam w1thm the Department of Educat10n for the costs associated 
with conductmg an analysis of certam components of the school fundmg model and the allocat10n methodology The 
impact on other programs and services cannot be detenmmed at this time 
LR1403(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1160
Committee Amendment CA_A_H353 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1161
Committee Amendment CA_A_H440 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Conduct a Study on the Equity of the State Education Subsidy Formula
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1160
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GEIGER, BEEBE-CENTER, MATLACK

Legislative Document
No. 1160
H.P. 732
House of Representatives, March 14, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Conduct a Study 
on the Equity of the State Education Subsidy Formula
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.
Sec. 1.  Department of Education to conduct study on equity of state 
education subsidy formula.  Resolved:  That the Department of Education shall 
contract with a 3rd party to conduct a study on the equity of the state education subsidy 
formula used to determine the size of the state subsidy for municipalities and the way the 
state subsidy funds capital projects.  The department may use its own funding or seek other 
funding to carry out the purposes of this resolve.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, by December 6, 2023, the Department of 
Education shall report the results of the study conducted under section 1 and its 
recommendations, including suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs.  The joint standing committee may report out legislation 
based upon the report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Education to contract with a 3rd party to conduct 
a study on the equity of the state education subsidy formula used to determine the size of 
the state subsidy for municipalities and the way the state subsidy funds capital projects.
An Act to Fund Free Health Clinics
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1161
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S749 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "j)r " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 733, 
L.D. 1161, "An Act to Fund Free Health Clinics" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEAL TH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the State's free health clinics, which are health 
care facilities or programs designed to provide primary medical care to medically 
underserved populations, particularly those who are uninsured or who have high deductible 
insurance plans. The funding is to be distributed based on a formula adopted by the 
Department of Health and Human Services using the number of clients served and a base 
amount for each clinic. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$250,000 
$250,000 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the fiscal year 2023-24 appropriation. 
SPONSORED BY: -~t 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(Set attaelted) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/06/24 feae'!. 
LD 1161 
LR 74(04) 
An Act to Fund Free Health Clinics 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''.t)" to Committee Amendment "A"{S-7'-lq°) 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($250,000) 
$0 
($250,000) 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
The amendment removes the one-time General Fund appropriation to the Depaiiment of Health and Human Services 
of $250,000 in fiscal year 2023-24, but the $250,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 remains in the bill. 
LR0074(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act to Fund Free Health Clinics
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1161
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRENNAN, INGWERSEN, ARFORD, COLLINGS, CRAVEN, GRAMLICH, MEYER, MURPHY, PERRY, WORTH

Legislative Document
No. 1161
H.P. 733
House of Representatives, March 14, 2023
An Act to Fund Free Health Clinics
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and
Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, COLLINGS of Portland, CRAVEN of Lewiston, 
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MEYER of Eliot, MURPHY of Scarborough, PERRY of 
Calais, WORTH of Ellsworth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the State's free health clinics. The funding is to be 
distributed based on a formula adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services 
utilizing the number of clients served and a base amount for each clinic.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$250,000
$250,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$250,000
$250,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding for the State's free health clinics.
An Act to Continue the Department of Education Diploma Program Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1164
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN, RAFFERTY, BRIDGEO, CROCKETT, DODGE, DOUDERA, GATTINE, MEYER, ROBERTS, ROTUNDO
Amends: 20-A MRSA §257-A

Legislative Document
No. 1164
H.P. 736
House of Representatives, March 14, 2023
An Act to Continue the Department of Education Diploma Program 
Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and
Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, CROCKETT of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, 
DOUDERA of Camden, GATTINE of Westbrook, MEYER of Eliot, ROBERTS of South 
Berwick, Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
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 provision allowing a student to apply for a Department of Education 
diploma if the student experienced a significant interruption in education as a result of the 
COVID‑19 pandemic and civil emergency is set to expire on September 1, 2023; and
Whereas, this legislation is necessary to continue the effect of this provision without 
interruption; 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.  20-A MRSA §257-A, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 61, §1, is 
amended to read:
1-A.  Eligibility for students impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.  Notwithstanding 
the eligibility requirements in subsection 1, a student is eligible to apply for a Department 
of Education diploma if that student is a 4th year secondary school student and is unable to 
satisfy the requirements for a diploma from a school administrative unit because the student 
experienced a significant interruption to the student's education as a result of the COVID‑19 
pandemic and civil emergency during the student's secondary school education history.
This subsection is repealed on September 1, 2023.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill continues the program to allow a student to obtain a Department of Education 
diploma due to significant interruption to the student's education as a result of the COVID-
pandemic, known as the "Maine Diploma" program.
An Act to Protect the Environment by Funding Ash Tree Management
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1162
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BRENNAN, INGWERSEN, COLLINGS, DANA, GRAMLICH, MEYER, MURPHY, PERRY, WORTH, RAFFERTY

Legislative Document
No. 1162
H.P. 734
House of Representatives, March 14, 2023
An Act to Protect the Environment by Funding Ash Tree 
Management
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, GRAMLICH 
of Old Orchard Beach, MEYER of Eliot, MURPHY of Scarborough, PERRY of Calais, 
WORTH of Ellsworth, Senator: RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
Forest Resource Management Z233
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to provide grants to towns and municipalities to 
address ash tree disease issues and expand tree replacement efforts.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$500,000
$500,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$500,000
$500,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding to provide grants to towns and municipalities to 
address ash tree disease issues and expand tree replacement efforts.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1166
Committee Amendment CA_A_H320 (House)

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An Act to Amend the Laws Govemmg the Foreign Credentialing and Skills Recognition Revolvmg Loan Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1169
Committee Amendment CA_A_H157 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A• to HP 741, L D 1169, "An Act to Amend the 
Laws Govemmg the Foreign Credentialing and Skills Recognition Revolvmg Loan 
Program" 
Amend the bill by incorpoiatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/23/23 ;:/;Pae 
LD 1169 
LR 614(03) 
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Foreign Credentialing and Skills Recognition Revolving 
Loan Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A { H ,,/ 5 7 
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Shifts interest-free loan piogram to grant program - Fmance Authority of Mame 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Publtc Law 2019, chapter 447 estabhshed the Foreign Credentialing and Skills Recogmtton Revolving Loan Program, 
administered by the Finance Authority of Mame (FAME) to provide interest-free loans ofup to $700 to eltgible 
immigrants who need assistance whtle awaiting federal employment autho11zat10n The loan program has receive< 
General Fund appropriations of $75,000 per year since fiscal year 2019-20 and Pubhc Law 2023, chapter 17 continues 
the annual approprrat10ns through the 2024-2025 btenmum Accordmg to FAME, only one $700 loan has been 
requested and issued since the program began and the program fund currently has an unspent balance of $300,000 
This bill proposes to change the program from an interest-free loan program to a grant program and increases the 
maximum allowable funds that may be distributed to an appltcant from $700 to $1,000 GtVen the unspent balance in 
the program fund and General Fund appropriations included in Pubhc Law 2023, chapter 17, no add1t1onal funding to 
support the grant program will be required through the 2024-2025 b1enmum 
LR0614(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Require Communications Service Providers to Prorate Customer Bills for Cancellation and Allow a Reduction in Service for a Customer with an Outstanding Balance
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1167
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: PERRY
Amends: 35-A MRSA §7102, 35-A MRSA §7110, 35-A MRSA §7111

Legislative Document
No. 1167
H.P. 739
House of Representatives, March 14, 2023
An Act to Require Communications Service Providers to Prorate 
Customer Bills for Cancellation and Allow a Reduction in Service 
for a Customer with an Outstanding Balance
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology 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:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §7102, sub-§1-C is enacted to read:
1-C.  Communications service.  "Communications service" means cellular or wireless 
telecommunication, wireline voice, satellite, data, fixed wireless data or video retail 
service.
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §7110 is enacted to read:
§7110.  Service cancellation
A provider of communications service in the State shall provide a customer with a pro 
rata credit or rebate for the days of the monthly billing period after the cancellation of 
service if that customer requests cancellation of service 3 or more working days before the 
end of the monthly billing period.
Sec. 3.  35-A MRSA §7111 is enacted to read:
§7111.  Reduction in service
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, in accordance with rules adopted 
by the commission, a provider of communications service or a cable television company as 
defined in Title 30-A, section 2001, subsection 2 shall, at any time on customer request, 
including during a billing period, reduce the service provided to the customer regardless of 
whether the customer has an outstanding balance at the time of the request. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a provider of cellular or wireless telecommunication, wireline voice, 
satellite, data, fixed wireless data or video retail service, which the bill defines as 
"communications service," to provide a pro rata credit or rebate for the days of the monthly 
billing period after the cancellation of service if the customer requests cancellation of 
service 3 or more working days before the end of the monthly billing period. It also requires 
a provider of communications service or a cable television company to reduce the service 
provided to a customer, at any time on customer request, including during a billing period, 
regardless of whether the customer has an outstanding balance at the time of the request.
An Act to Allow Sunday Hunting by Landowners on Their Land
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1166
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HALL, BLACK, COSTAIN, LAVIGNE, MORRIS, PAUL
Amends: 12 MRSA §10501, 12 MRSA §11205

Legislative Document
No. 1166
H.P. 738
House of Representatives, March 14, 2023
An Act to Allow Sunday Hunting by Landowners on Their Land
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HALL of Wilton.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, LAVIGNE of Berwick, MORRIS of Turner, PAUL 
of Winterport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10501, sub-§9, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read:
B.  The hunting equipment is fastened in a case; or
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §10501, sub-§9, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read:
C.  The hunting equipment is carried in at least 2 separate pieces in such a manner that 
it can not be fired, unless the separate pieces are joined together.  For the purpose of 
this subsection, a clip, magazine or cylinder of a firearm may not be considered a piece 
of the hunting equipment.  Bows and arrows must be kept in a case or cover if 
broadheads or field points are kept attached to the arrows.; or
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §10501, sub-§9, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  The person is hunting on the person's own land as provided in section 11205, 
subsection 1-A.
Sec. 4.  12 MRSA §11205, as amended by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §137 and affected 
by §422, is further amended to read:
§11205.  Hunting on Sunday
1.  Prohibition.  A person may not:
A.  Hunt wild animals or wild birds on Sunday except as provided in subsection 1-A; 
or
B.  Possess any wild animal or wild bird taken in violation of paragraph A except as 
otherwise provided in this Part.
1-A.  Hunting allowed on Sunday.  If a landowner owns land of 5 acres or more, the 
landowner may hunt wild animals or wild birds on that land on Sunday subject to all other 
requirements, laws and rules governing that hunting. The department shall adopt rules to 
implement this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical 
rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
2.  Penalties.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
SUMMARY
This bill allows landowners who own land of 5 acres or more to hunt wild animals and 
wild birds on that property on Sundays. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
is directed to establish rules to implement these provisions.
Resolve, to Promote Passenger Rail for Commuters
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1170
Committee Amendment CA_A_H555 (House)

COMMITI'EE AMENDMENT "A " 
to HP 742, L D 1170, ''Resolve, to Promote 
Passenger Rail for Commuters" 
Amend the resolve m section 1 m subsection 1 m the first lme (page 1, lme 7 m L D ) 
by stnkmg out the followmg "The" and msertmg the followmg 'To the extent not already 
performed by the Department of Transportation or the Northern New England Passenger 
Rail Authority, the' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section numbei to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds language that the study must be conducted only to the extent the 
Department of Transportation or the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority does 
not already perform the requirements of the study 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
LD 1170 
LR 2317(02) 
Resolve, to Promote Passenger Rail for Commuters 
Fiscal Note for Bill as A1'.1ended by Comm~ttee Amendment A• ( H-S) )' 
Committee: Transportation 
) 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current bienmum cost mcrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
The bill requnes, to the extent not aheady perfonned, the Depa11ment of T1ansportat10n and the Northern New 
England Passenger Rall Authonty to study improvements to the passenge1 rail service between Brunswick and 
Boston The department and the Authority beheve the work performed by the Authority rega1dmg these issues meets 
the purpose ofth1s study However, 1fit 1s detenmned that it does not, the department estnnates the cost ofpeiformmg 
the work to be between $300,000 and $400,000 
LR2317(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Promote Passenger Rail for Commuters
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1170
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: O'NEIL, CHIPMAN, MALON, MASTRACCIO, SACHS, WILLIAMS, DAUGHTRY, INGWERSEN, PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 1170
H.P. 742
House of Representatives, March 14, 2023
Resolve, to Promote Passenger Rail for Commuters
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'NEIL of Saco.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: MALON of Biddeford, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, SACHS of Freeport, 
WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, INGWERSEN of York, 
PIERCE of Cumberland.
Sec. 1. Study by Department of Transportation. Resolved: That the 
Department of Transportation shall, in coordination with the Northern New England 
Passenger Rail Authority, conduct a study to evaluate improvements to the passenger rail 
service between Brunswick and Boston, referred to in this resolve as "the service." The 
study must identify potential changes to the service to facilitate commuting by rail and to 
increase the overall usability of the service.
1. The study must: 
A. Examine the level of departure frequency needed to service the majority of 
commuters on the service; 
B. Evaluate the frequency of train departure times and identify the specific measures 
required to achieve additional departure times; 
C.  Identify the optimal schedule needed to accommodate commuters and increase 
overall usability of the service. This section of the study must include an evaluation of 
peak use by commuters and design a schedule catering to peak use; 
D. Take into consideration local transit and parking options in coordination with the 
proposed schedule or schedules; 
E. Identify optimal trip times for the service that would be competitive with the average 
driving time between Brunswick and Boston, including specific measures to reduce the 
trip duration and to reduce delays in order to make trip duration comparable to a drive;
F. Identify any potential station locations that may increase access to the service;
G. Address improvements to the rail system used by the service;
H. Address improvements to the operation of the service; and
I. Evaluate the economic impact of increasing the number of trips offered by the 
service. 
2. The Department of Transportation shall submit a report on the study to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over railroad matters by January 
1, 2024. 
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the 
Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, to conduct a study to evaluate 
improvements to the passenger rail service between Brunswick and Boston.
An Act to Raise Funding to Support Waste Reduction, Reuse, Recycling and Composting in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1171
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BELL, DOUDERA, GRAMLICH, ZEIGLER
Amends: 38 MRSA §2203-A

Legislative Document
No. 1171
H.P. 743
House of Representatives, March 14, 2023
An Act to Raise Funding to Support Waste Reduction, Reuse, 
Recycling and Composting in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BELL of Yarmouth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard 
Beach, ZEIGLER of Montville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §2203-A, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2021, c. 653, §1, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Fees.  Unless otherwise provided by rule adopted in accordance with subsection 3, 
fees are imposed in the following amounts to be levied for solid waste that is disposed of 
at commercial, municipal, state-owned and regional association landfills.
 Asbestos
$5 per cubic 
yard
 Oil-contaminated soil, gravel, brick, concrete and other aggregate
$25 per ton
 Waste water Wastewater facility sludge
$5 per ton
 Ash, coal and oil
$5 per ton
 Paper mill sludge
$5 per ton
 Industrial waste
$5 per ton
 Sandblast grit
$5 per ton
 All other special waste
$5 per ton
 Municipal solid waste or municipal solid waste ash
$2 $7 per ton
 Front end process residue (FEPR)
$1 per ton
 Construction and demolition debris and residue from the processing of 
construction and demolition debris
$2 $7 per ton
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §2203-A, sub-§2-B is enacted to read:
2-B.  Support for municipal waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting.  
Five dollars per ton of the fee imposed under subsection 1 for the disposal of municipal 
solid waste, municipal solid waste ash, construction and demolition debris and residue from 
the processing of construction and demolition debris must be distributed to municipalities 
to support the priorities under section 2101, subsection 1, paragraphs A, B, C and D.
SUMMARY
This bill increases from $2 per ton to $7 per ton the fee imposed on the disposal of 
municipal solid waste, municipal solid waste ash, construction and demolition debris and 
residue from the processing of construction and demolition debris.  It also provides that $5 
per ton of that fee must be distributed to municipalities to support the solid waste 
management hierarchy priorities of reduction of waste generated at the source, reuse of 
waste, recycling of waste and composting of biodegradable waste.
An Act to Reestablish Annual Reporting on Solid Waste in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1172
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BELL, DOUDERA, GRAMLICH, O'NEIL, ZEIGLER
Amends: 38 MRSA §2124-A, 38 MRSA §2133

Legislative Document
No. 1172
H.P. 744
House of Representatives, March 14, 2023
An Act to Reestablish Annual Reporting on Solid Waste in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BELL of Yarmouth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard 
Beach, O'NEIL of Saco, ZEIGLER of Montville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §2124-A, first ¶, as amended by PL 2019, c. 291, Pt. B, §3, is 
further amended to read:
By January 1, 2021 2024 and biennially annually thereafter, the department shall 
submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
environmental environment and natural resources matters and the Governor setting forth 
information on statewide generation of solid waste, statewide recycling rates and available 
disposal capacity for solid waste.
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §2133, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2019, c. 291, Pt. B, §4, is 
further amended to read:
7.  Recycling progress reports.  Municipalities shall report biennially annually, on 
forms provided by the department, on their solid waste management and recycling 
practices.  The biennial annual report must identify the options available to residents and 
businesses within the municipality for managing solid waste, including any provisions for 
the separate management of reportable recyclable materials and organic waste and the 
disposal of other municipal solid waste, including construction and demolition debris.  The 
department shall assist municipalities in developing and tracking a municipal or regional 
recycling rate by developing a municipal waste stream management assessment model.  
The model must rely on actual waste data whenever possible, but incorporate default 
generation estimates when needed.  Default generation estimates must incorporate factors 
such as commercial activity, geographical differences and municipal population.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to annually instead of 
biennially submit reports to the Legislature and Governor setting forth information on 
statewide generation of solid waste, statewide recycling rates and available disposal 
capacity for solid waste.  The bill also amends the law requiring municipalities to submit 
biennial progress reports to the department on recycling by making that an annual 
requirement.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1173
Committee Amendment CA_A_H668 (House)

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