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Resolve, to Study the Effects of 5G Technology on Bird, Bee and Insect Populations and the Effects of Long-term Exposure on Children
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0697
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: QUINT, KEIM, ARDELL, ARFORD, BOYER, CAMPBELL, CYRWAY, NUTTING, PERRY, CURRY

Legislative Document
No. 697
H.P. 466
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
Resolve, to Study the Effects of 5G Technology on Bird, Bee and 
Insect Populations and the Effects of Long-term Exposure on 
Children
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and
Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, ARFORD of Brunswick, BOYER of Poland, 
CAMPBELL of Orrington, CYRWAY of Albion, NUTTING of Oakland, PERRY of Calais, 
Senator: CURRY of Waldo.
Sec. 1.  University of Maine System to study the effects of 5G technology and 
radio frequency.  Resolved:  That the University of Maine System shall review, either 
through clinical study or by reviewing a compilation of scientific literature, the effects of:
1. So-called 5G wireless technology on bird, bee and insect populations and 
migrations; and
2. So-called 5G wireless technology, radio frequency emissions at thermal levels and 
pulsed and modulated radio frequency radiation at nonthermal levels for extended periods 
of time on children in educational settings.
No later than December 6, 2023, the University of Maine System shall submit a report 
with its findings to the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the University of Maine System to review, either through clinical 
study or by reviewing a compilation of scientific literature, the effects of so-called 5G 
wireless technology on bird, bee and insect populations and to study the effects of 
long-term exposure to 5G wireless technology and radio frequency radiation on children in 
educational settings and to report findings to the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, 
Utilities and Technology.
An Act to Reduce Future Energy Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0699
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: GEIGER

Legislative Document
No. 699
H.P. 468
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Reduce Future Energy Costs
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GEIGER of Rockland.
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 standards to be used by the Public Utilities Commission in 
determining whether to approve a contract between a large consumer-owned transmission 
and distribution utility and a private sector operator.  The standards would require the 
lowering of utility rates by at least 15% without the use of subsidies or other taxpayer-
funded incentives.
Resolve, to Direct the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Examine the Northern Pike Population in Sabattus Pond
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0700
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: GREENWOOD

Legislative Document
No. 700
H.P. 469
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
Resolve, to Direct the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
to Examine the Northern Pike Population in Sabattus Pond
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales.  (BY REQUEST)
Sec. 1.  Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to examine northern 
pike population in Sabattus Pond.  Resolved:  That the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall examine the northern pike population in Sabattus Pond in the 
towns of Sabattus, Greene and Wales and shall submit a report, which may include a 
recommended fisheries management plan for Sabattus Pond, to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife no later than December 6, 2023.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to examine the 
northern pike population in Sabattus Pond in the towns of Sabattus, Greene and Wales and 
to submit a report, which may include a recommended fisheries management plan for 
Sabattus Pond, to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife no later 
than December 6, 2023.
An Act to Increase the Notice Period for Rent Increases
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0701
Committee Amendment CA_A_H561 (House)
Amends: 14 MRSA §6015

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT •A " 
to HP 470, L D 701, "An Act to Increase the 
Notice Period for Rent Increases" 
Amend the bill by strlkmg out the title and substitutmg the followmg 
'An Act to Increase the Notice Period for Rent Increases of 10 Percent or More' 
Amend the bill by strikmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §6015, first 1, as amended by PL 2003, c 259, § 1, is further 
amended to read 
Rent Except as provided m subsection 1, rent charged for residential estates may be 
mcreased by the lesser landlord only after providing at least 45 days' written notice to the 
tenant A written or oral waiver of this requrrement is agamst pub be policy and is void 
Any person m violation of this section is hable for the return of any sums unlawfully 
obtamed from the~ tenant, with mterest, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs 
1. Increase of 10% or more. If rent charged for a residential estate is mcreased by 
the landlord by 10% or more, the landlord must provide at least 7 5 days' written notice to 
the tenant If the landlord mcreases rent more than once m a 12-month period, and the 
increases add up to a total increase of 10% or more, the landlord must provide at least 75 
days' written notice pnor to any mcrease that brmgs the total mcrease m rent to 10% or 
more A written or oral waiver of this regurrement is agamst pubhc policy and 1s vmd 
Any person m violation of this subsection is bable for the return, with mterest, of any sums 
unlawfully obtained from the tenant and reasonable attorney's fees and costs' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
num her to read consecutively 
Pagel -131LR2180(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
I 
COMMITTEEAMENDMENT" AtoHP 470,LD 701 
SUMMARY 
Tlus amendment strikes and replaces the btll and reqmres that a landlord provide at 
least 7 5 days' written notice to a tenant for an mcrease m rent that 1s 10% or greater over a 
12-month penod 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Increase the Notice Penod for Rent Increases
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0701
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S407 (Senate)
Amends: 14 MRSA §6015

SENATE AMENDMENT A- " 
to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 470, 
L D 701, "An Act to Increase the Notice Penod for Rent Increases" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of section 1 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §6015, as amended by PL 2003, c 259, §1, is repealed and the 
followmg enacted m its place 
§6015. Notice of rent mcrease 
1. Increase of rent generally. Except as provided m subsect10n 2, rent charged for 
residential estates may be mcreased by the landlord only after providmg at least 45 days' 
wntten notice to the tenant A wiitten or oral waiver of this reqmrement is agamst pubhc 
pohcy and is void Any person m violat10n of this section is hable for the return of any 
sums unlawfully obtamed from the tenant, with mteiest, and reasonable attorney's fees and 
costs 
2. Increase of 10% or more. If rent charged for a residential estate is mcreased by 
the landlord by 10% or more, the landlord must provide at least 75 days' wntten notice to 
the tenant If the landlord mcreases rent more than once m a 12-month penod, and the 
mcreases add up to a total mcrease of 10% or more, the landlord must provide at least 7 5 
days' wntten notice pnor to any mcrease that brmgs the total mcrease m rent to I 0% or 
more A wntten or oral waiver of this reqmrement is agamst pubhc pohcy and is v01d 
Any person m violation of this subsection is hable for the return, with mterest, of any sums 
unlawfully obtamed from the tenant and reasonable attorney's fees and costs 
This subsect10n does not apply to rental housmg that 1s sub1ect to 
A Requrrements estabhshed by a document or deed recorded by a register of deeds 
that are designed to keep the housmg affordable for tenants with specific mcome levels, 
B Restnct10ns as a condition of the landlord's receipt of subsidies from or participation 
m a mumcipal, state or federal housmg program, or 
C Restnctions as a condition of the tenant's receipt of subsidies from or participat10n 
m a mumcipal, state or federal housmg program ' 
5 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT 'A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H p 470, L D 701 {s -L,/07) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds except10ns to the reqmrement for 75 days' wntten notice of rent 
mcrease to a tenant for rent charged for a residential estate restncted under or part1cipatmg 
m cei1am housmg assistance programs 
SPONSORED BY: ~C-~ 
(Senator CARNEY, A.) 
£/ 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Directing the Public Utilities Commission to Study the State Natural Gas Supply Pursuant to the Maine Energy Cost Reduction Act
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0698
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FOSTER, FARRIN, BABIN, DUNPHY, PAUL, PLUECKER, POLEWARCZYK, WOODSOME, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 698
H.P. 467
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act Directing the Public Utilities Commission to Study the State 
Natural Gas Supply Pursuant to the Maine Energy Cost Reduction 
Act
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, DUNPHY of Embden, PAUL of Winterport, 
PLUECKER of Warren, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, WOODSOME of Waterboro, 
Senator: STEWART of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to direct the Public Utilities Commission to examine its previous 
reports made pursuant to the Maine Energy Cost Reduction Act on the status and future of 
the natural gas supply in the State and, using current natural gas supply information as well 
as future projections, submit a report of the commission's findings and recommendations 
to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over energy, utilities 
and technology matters.
An Act Regarding the Detention, Supervision and Transportation of Arrested Juveniles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0702
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: COSTAIN, CRAY, DRINKWATER, HALL, JACKSON, MASON, PAUL, RUDNICKI, BLACK
Amends: 15 MRSA §3203-A

Legislative Document
No. 702
H.P. 471
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act Regarding the Detention, Supervision and Transportation of 
Arrested Juveniles
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, DRINKWATER of Milford, HALL of 
Wilton, JACKSON of Oxford, MASON of Lisbon, PAUL of Winterport, RUDNICKI of 
Fairfield, Senator: BLACK of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §3203-A, sub-§4, ¶D, as amended by PL 1999, c. 624, Pt. B, 
§5, is further amended by enacting a new first blocked paragraph to read:
If the Juvenile Court or a juvenile community corrections officer orders detention of a 
juvenile in a detention facility, the Juvenile Court or juvenile community corrections 
officer must ensure that, to the extent practicable, the juvenile is detained in a detention 
facility that is within a safe and reasonable distance from the community in which the 
juvenile was arrested.
Sec. 2.  15 MRSA §3203-A, sub-§7-C is enacted to read:
7-C.  Transportation and supervision.  Transportation of a juvenile to or from court 
or to or from a detention facility must be conducted by a juvenile community corrections 
officer or designated supervisor.  At all times while a juvenile is in custody or detained, the 
juvenile must be supervised by a juvenile community corrections officer or designated 
supervisor.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Juvenile Court or a juvenile community corrections officer who 
determines that a juvenile requires detention to identify and place a juvenile in a detention 
facility that is within a safe and reasonable distance from the arresting community.  The 
bill also requires that all transportation of a juvenile to or from court or to or from a juvenile 
facility be conducted by a juvenile community corrections officer or designated supervisor.  
Finally, the bill requires that, at all times while a juvenile is detained, the juvenile must be 
supervised by a juvenile community corrections officer or designated supervisor.
An Act to Increase the Notice Period for Rent Increases
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0701
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: KESSLER, DUSON, CLOUTIER, GATTINE, GERE, HASENFUS, MILLETT, RIELLY, TALBOT ROSS, CARNEY
Amends: 14 MRSA §6015

Legislative Document
No. 701
H.P. 470
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Increase the Notice Period for Rent Increases
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland and
Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, GERE of 
Kennebunkport, HASENFUS of Readfield, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, RIELLY of 
Westbrook, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6015, as amended by PL 2003, c. 259, §1, is further amended to 
read:
§6015.  Notice of rent increase
Rent charged for residential estates may be increased by the lessor only after providing 
at least 45 90 days' written notice to the tenant.  A written or oral waiver of this requirement 
is against public policy and is void.  Any person in violation of this section is liable for the 
return of any sums unlawfully obtained from the lessee, with interest, and reasonable 
attorney's fees and costs.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the notice period for rent increases from 45 days to 90 days.
An Act to Clarify the Requirements Regarding Fingerprinting Law Enforcement Officers in Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0703
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CRAFTS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6103

Legislative Document
No. 703
H.P. 472
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Clarify the Requirements Regarding Fingerprinting Law 
Enforcement Officers in Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6103, sub-§11, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 155, §1, is amended 
to read:
11.  Exemptions.  An active duty law enforcement officer from a federal, state, county 
or local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over a school’s premises who assists 
with school security, safety, emergency preparedness or emergency response or has been 
assigned other responsibilities concerning the school by the school or the local law 
enforcement agency is exempt from the provisions of this section.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts from the criminal history record check requirements for school 
employees an active duty law enforcement officer from a law enforcement agency that has 
jurisdiction over a school's premises.
An Act Concerning the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund and Expenditures by the Maine State Housing Authority Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0705
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: LOOKNER

Legislative Document
No. 705
H.P. 474
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act Concerning the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund and 
Expenditures by the Maine State Housing Authority
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LOOKNER of Portland.
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 examine the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund and other sources 
of revenue for the Maine State Housing Authority, review how those resources are being 
allocated by the authority and determine whether more guidelines about those allocations 
are necessary.
An Act to Improve Access to Specialty Health Care Providers by Reducing Copayments
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0706
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MORRIS
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4303

Legislative Document
No. 706
H.P. 475
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Improve Access to Specialty Health Care Providers by 
Reducing Copayments
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4303, sub-§25 is enacted to read:
25.  Copayments.  A carrier offering a health plan in this State is subject to the 
following requirements with respect to the copayment for a health care service rendered by 
a health care provider other than a primary care provider.
A.  The copayment may not be less than a copayment for primary care services.
B.  The copayment amount may not be more than 50% of the allowed amount under a 
carrier's health plan for that health care service.
Sec. 2.  Application. The requirements of this Act apply to all health plan policies, 
contracts and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in 
this State on or after January 1, 2024.  For purposes of this Act, all policies, contracts and 
certificates are deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the 
contract date.
SUMMARY
This bill limits the amount of the copayment that carriers offering health plans in this 
State may impose for a health care service rendered by a health care provider, other than a 
primary care provider, to no less than the copayment for primary care services and to no 
more than 50% of the allowed amount under a carrier's health plan for that health care 
service. The requirements apply to health plans beginning on or after January 1, 2024.
An Act to Replace Annual Vanity Plate Administrative Fees with a One-time Fee
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0704
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FOSTER, FARRIN, DRINKWATER, FAULKINGHAM, MASON, WHITE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §453

Legislative Document
No. 704
H.P. 473
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Replace Annual Vanity Plate Administrative Fees with a 
One-time Fee
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, MASON 
of Lisbon, WHITE of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §453, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2021, c. 216, §11, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Fee.  The annual administrative fee for a vanity registration plate is $25 in addition 
to the regular motor vehicle registration fee.  A one-time administrative fee for a vanity 
registration plate of $50 must be paid at the time the plate is issued in addition to the regular 
motor vehicle registration fee.  The administrative fee must be credited to the General 
Highway Fund, except that $10 of the administrative fee must be transferred on a quarterly 
basis by the Treasurer of State to the TransCap Trust Fund established by Title 30‑A, 
section 6006‑G.  A sum sufficient to defray the cost of this program must be allocated 
annually from the General Highway Fund.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the annual $25 administrative fee for a vanity registration plate and 
replaces it with a one-time administrative fee of $50.
An Act to Update the Maine Human Rights Act with Respect to Gender Identity
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0707
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SHEEHAN, CARNEY, MOONEN, RECKITT
Amends: 5 MRSA §4553

Legislative Document
No. 707
H.P. 476
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Update the Maine Human Rights Act with Respect to 
Gender Identity
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and
Representatives: MOONEN of Portland, RECKITT of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4553, sub-§9-C, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 10, §3, is amended 
to read:
9-C.  Sexual orientation.  "Sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived 
heterosexuality, bisexuality, or homosexuality or gender identity or expression.
SUMMARY
This bill updates the definition of "sexual orientation" in the Maine Human Rights Act 
by removing the reference to "gender identity or expression."  The term "gender identity" 
was given a separate definition by Public Law 2019, chapter 464.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0708
Committee Amendment CA_A_H46 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Establish a Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0708
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MORRIS, BRADSTREET, CARMICHAEL, LIBBY, MILLETT, NESS, RUDNICKI
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 708
H.P. 477
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Establish a Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, CARMICHAEL of 
Greenbush, LIBBY of Auburn, MILLETT of Waterford, NESS of Fryeburg, RUDNICKI of 
Fairfield.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect immediately in order to establish an 
annual sales tax holiday weekend beginning in August 2023.
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.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§115 is enacted to read:
115.  Annual sales tax holiday weekend.  Sales of tangible personal property for the 
days annually beginning at 12:01 a.m. of the 3rd Friday before Labor Day until 11:59 
p.m. of the 4th day.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes an annual 4-day sales tax holiday beginning in August 2023.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0709
Committee Amendment CA_A_H616 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Support Home Share Programmmg for Semors
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0709
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S462 (Senate)

SENATE AI\IBNDMENT "ft" to CO:Ml\lIITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 478, 
L D 709, "An Act to Support Home Share Programmmg for Semors" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of section 4 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropnations and allocat10ns section from Committee 
Amendment "A" 
SPONSORED BY: --------------
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 131LR1848(04) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07 /18/23 feac 
LD709 
LR 1848(04) 
Resolve, to Develop a Home Share PIiot Program for Older Persons 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Alloca11ons 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2023-24 
FY2024-25 
($200,000) 
$0 
($200,000) 
$0 
Pr0Ject10ns 
FY2025-26 
$0 
$0 
ProJections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
This amendment elnnmates the one-time General Fund appropnatlon of $200,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 mcluded m 
the bill for the costs to the Mame State Housmg Authority for contractmg services and subscnptlon fees necessary to 
implement and adnnmster the home share pilot program for older persons The impact on other programs and services 
cannot be detenmmed at this time 
LR1848(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Regulate Oyster Seed
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0711
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM, DAVIS, STROUT, THORNE, MOORE
Amends: 12 MRSA §6863-A

Legislative Document
No. 711
H.P. 480
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Regulate Oyster Seed
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DAVIS of East Machias, STROUT of Harrington, THORNE 
of Carmel, Senator: MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6863-A is enacted to read:
§6863-A.  Oyster seed; restrictions
A holder of a lease or license under section 6072, 6072-A, 6072-B, 6072-C or 6863 
that authorizes the culture of oysters may grow oysters only from triploid oyster seed.
For the purposes of this section, "triploid oyster seed" refers to oyster seed that yields 
sterile oysters that do not reproduce.
SUMMARY
This bill restricts oyster farmers operating under a lease or license issued by the 
Department of Marine Resources to growing oysters only from seed that yields sterile 
oysters that do not reproduce.
An Act to Fund the Lobster Legal Defense Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0710
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM, JACKSON, COLLINGS, PARRY, TALBOT ROSS, WILLIAMS, MOORE

Legislative Document
No. 710
H.P. 479
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Fund the Lobster Legal Defense Fund
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, PARRY of Arundel, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of 
Portland, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: MOORE of Washington.
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.
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Lobster Legal Defense Fund  Z365
Initiative: Provides one-time appropriations to support the State's lobster industry by 
reimbursing a statewide association of individuals engaged in commercial lobster fishing 
and the labor union representing individuals engaged in commercial lobster fishing in the 
State for legal costs incurred and paid in legal proceedings involving the regulations of the 
United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration implementing the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$500,000
$500,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$500,000
$500,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time appropriations to support the State's lobster industry by 
reimbursing a statewide association of individuals engaged in commercial lobster fishing 
and the labor union representing individuals engaged in commercial lobster fishing in the 
State for legal costs incurred and paid in legal proceedings involving the regulations of the 
United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration implementing the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan.
An Act to Extend or Waive Requirements for Certain Teaching Certificates
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0712
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BELL
Amends: 20-A MRSA §13011, 20-A MRSA §13011-B

Legislative Document
No. 712
H.P. 481
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Extend or Waive Requirements for Certain Teaching 
Certificates
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BELL of Yarmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §13011, sub-§7-A is enacted to read:
7-A.  Requirement waiver.  The commissioner may as applicable waive one year of 
a student teaching requirement for an individual seeking the issuance of a certificate if the 
individual holds a certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching 
Standards or its successor organization.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §13011-B is enacted to read:
§13011-B.  Conditional certification extension based on extenuating circumstances
Notwithstanding the term of a conditional certificate under section 13012-A, 
subsection 2, upon request of a school administrative unit, the commissioner may grant an 
extension on an individual's conditional certificate in the case of extenuating circumstances 
including, but not limited to, public health emergencies, illness of the individual or an 
inability of the individual to teach for an extended period of time. The request for an 
extension must be accompanied by supporting documentation of the extenuating 
circumstances, which may include, but is not limited to, correspondence from a physician 
or a written request from the superintendent of the school administrative unit where the 
individual is employed.
Sec. 3.  Rules; State Board of Education.  The State Board of Education shall as 
soon as practicable and in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 
13011, subsection 7-A amend its rules regarding requirements for a teaching certification 
to allow a teacher to use a National Board Certification from the National Board for 
Professional Teaching Standards to fulfill applicable student teaching eligibility 
requirements. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules as defined in 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Commissioner of Education to grant an extension of a conditional 
teaching certification in the case of extenuating circumstances. The request for an extension 
must be accompanied by supporting documentation of the circumstances. The bill also 
allows the Commissioner of Education to waive a requirement for a teaching certificate if 
the individual seeking the issuance of the certificate holds a National Board Certification 
from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The bill directs the State 
Board of Education to amend its rules about the requirements for a conditional teaching 
certificate to allow for a holder of a National Board Certification from the National Board 
for Professional Teaching Standards to be granted a waiver for a student teaching 
requirement.
An Act to Expand the List of Crimes That Do Not Qualify fm Immumty Unde1 Mame's Good Samantan Laws Concerning Drug-related Medical Assistance
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0714
Committee Amendment CA_A_H396 (House)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1111-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to HP 483, L D 714, "An Act to Expand the 
List of Crimes That Do Not Qualify fm Immumty Unde1 Mame's Good Samantan Laws 
Concerning Drug-related Medical Assistance" 
Amend the bill m sect10n 4 m subparagraph (23) m the first lme (page 1, lme 16 m 
L D) by st11kmg out the followmg "and" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sect10n 5 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 5. 17-A MRSA §1111-B, sub-§1, 1A, as enacted by PL 2021, c 724, § 1, 1s 
amended by enactmg a new subparagraph (24) to 1ead 
(24) Aggravated ttaffickmg of scheduled drugs as described 111 section 1105-A, 
Sec. 6. 17-A MRSA §1111-B, sub-§1, 1A, as enacted by PL 2021, c 724, §1, 1s 
amended by enactmg a new subparagraph (25) to read 
(25) Unlawfully furnishmg scheduled drugs as described m sect10n 1106, and 
Sec. 7. 17-A MRSA §1111-B, sub-§1, 1A, as enacted by PL 2021, c 724, § 1, is 
amended by enacting a new subparagraph (26) to read 
(26) Cnmmal OUI as described m Title 29-A, sect10n 2411 ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the m111or1ty 1 eport of the committee, adds the crunes of 
agg1 avated trafficking of scheduled drugs and cnmmal OUI to the hst of c11mes that do not 
quahfy under the law that provides certain pet sons immumty from arrest, prosecution and 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMIT!'EE AMENDMENT''A" to HP 483, L D 714 
revocation and temunatlon proceedings when assistance has been 1 equested fm a suspected 
drug-1elated overdose, also known as the Good Samaritan law 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/31/23 feae. 
LD714 
LR 1940(02) 
An Act to Expand the List of Crimes That Do Not Qualify for Immunity Under Maine's Good 
Samaritan Laws Concerning Drug-related Medical Assistance 
Fiscal Note for B111 as Amended by Committee Amendment~• { H -3'1~) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current bienruum cost mcrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
\ 
This bill specifies additional class A, B, C and D crimes that do not qualify for nnmumty from arrest, prosecution and 
revocation and termmat10n proceedmgs when assistance has been requested for a suspected drug-related overdose 
The current average cost ofmcarceratmg one mdiv1dual for a smgle year 1s $55,203 
The add1t1onal workload associated with the mm1mal number of new cases filed m the court system does not reqmre 
additional fundmg at this time The collection of additional fine revenue will mcrease General Fund and dedicated 
revenue by mmor amounts. 
LR1940(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Support Home Share Programming for Seniors
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0709
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: O'NEIL

Legislative Document
No. 709
H.P. 478
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Support Home Share Programming for Seniors
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative 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 would support home share programming for seniors.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0713
Committee Amendment CA_A_H611 (House)

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An Act to Assist Nonprofit Service Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0716
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 716
S.P. 274
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Assist Nonprofit Service Providers
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to assist nonprofit service providers in the State.
An Act to Expand the List of Crimes That Do Not Qualify for Immunity Under Maine's Good Samaritan Laws Concerning Drug-related Medical Assistance
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0714
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, LYFORD
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1111-B

Legislative Document
No. 714
H.P. 483
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Expand the List of Crimes That Do Not Qualify for 
Immunity Under Maine's Good Samaritan Laws Concerning Drug-
related Medical Assistance
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1111-B, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 724, §1, is 
amended by amending subparagraph (20) to read:
(20)  Criminal attempt as described in section 152 to commit a crime listed in 
subparagraphs (1) to (18); and
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §1111-B, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 724, §1, is 
amended by amending subparagraph (21) to read:
(21)  Criminal solicitation as described in section 153 to commit a crime listed in 
subparagraphs (1) to (18).;
Sec. 3.  17-A MRSA §1111-B, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 724, §1, is 
amended by enacting a new subparagraph (22) to read:
(22)  Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person as described in Title 15, section 
393;
Sec. 4.  17-A MRSA §1111-B, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 724, §1, is 
amended by enacting a new subparagraph (23) to read:
(23)  Unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs as described in section 1103; and
Sec. 5.  17-A MRSA §1111-B, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 724, §1, is 
amended by enacting a new subparagraph (24) to read:
(24)  Unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs as described in section 1106.
SUMMARY
This bill amends Maine's Good Samaritan laws concerning drug-related medical 
assistance by adding possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, unlawful trafficking 
in scheduled drugs and unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs to the list of crimes that do 
not qualify for immunity under those laws.
An Act to Strengthen Child Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0715
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: NANGLE, BALDACCI, CURRY, TIPPING, ARATA

Legislative Document
No. 715
S.P. 273
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Strengthen Child Protection
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, CURRY of Waldo, TIPPING of 
Penobscot, Representative: ARATA of New Gloucester.
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 strengthen child protection.
An Act to Adopt the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0717
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: STEWART, BRENNER

Legislative Document
No. 717
S.P. 275
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Adopt the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology 
Interstate Compact
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by 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 would adopt the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate 
Compact, the text of which may be found here: https://legislature.maine.gov/doc/9563.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0718
Committee Amendment CA_B_S331 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0718
Committee Amendment CA_A_S330 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0720
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H715 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Increase the Beneficial Reuse of Construction and Demolition Debris
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0718
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BLACK

Legislative Document
No. 718
S.P. 276
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Increase the Beneficial Reuse of Construction and 
Demolition Debris
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
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 increase the beneficial reuse of construction 
and demolition debris. The bill proposes to clarify definitions used in the laws governing 
the beneficial reuse of construction and demolition debris and to amend compliance 
standards.
An Act to Support Maine Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0719
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 719
S.P. 277
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Support Maine Industry
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to support industry in the State.
An Act to Implement Certain Recommendations of the Commission to Examine Reestablishing Parole
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0720
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HICKMAN, CYRWAY, CARNEY, MOONEN

Legislative Document
No. 720
S.P. 278
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Implement Certain Recommendations of the Commission 
to Examine Reestablishing Parole
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative CYRWAY of Albion and
Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative: MOONEN of Portland.
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 implement certain recommendations of the Commission to 
Examine Reestablishing Parole.
An Act to Preserve Historic Buildings and Promote Affordable Housing Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0721
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 721
S.P. 279
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Preserve Historic Buildings and Promote Affordable 
Housing
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would enact provisions of law to preserve historic buildings and promote 
affordable housing.
An Act to Expedite the Health Insurance Referral Process for Specialists by Allowing Referrals from Urgent Care Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0722
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: RENY, PRINGLE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4303

Legislative Document
No. 722
S.P. 280
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Expedite the Health Insurance Referral Process for 
Specialists by Allowing Referrals from Urgent Care Facilities
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 RENY of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Representative: PRINGLE of Windham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4303, sub-§22-A is enacted to read:
22-A.  Denial of referral by provider prohibited; urgent care facility.  A carrier 
may not deny payment for any health care service covered under an enrollee's health plan 
provided by a specialist based solely on the basis that the enrollee's referral was not made 
by the enrollee's primary care provider as long as the referral is made by a provider 
employed at an urgent care facility. A carrier may not apply a deductible, coinsurance or 
copayment greater than the applicable deductible, coinsurance or copayment that would 
apply to the same health care service if the service was referred by the enrollee's primary 
care provider. A carrier may require a provider employed by an urgent care facility making 
a referral to provide additional information necessary to implement this subsection.
Sec. 2.  Application.  The requirements of this Act apply to all policies, contracts 
and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State 
on or after January 1, 2024. For purposes of this Act, all policies, contracts and certificates 
are deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a health insurance carrier from denying payment for any health care 
service covered under an enrollee's health plan provided by a specialist based solely on the 
basis that the enrollee's referral was not made by the enrollee's primary care provider as 
long as the referral is made by a provider employed at an urgent care facility. The 
requirements apply beginning January 1, 2024.