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Resolve, to Conduct a Vehicle-to-grid Pilot Project Using Electric School Buses
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0519
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: RUNTE, HOBBS, RAFFERTY

Legislative Document
No. 519
H.P. 324
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
Resolve, to Conduct a Vehicle-to-grid Pilot Project Using Electric 
School Buses
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RUNTE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative: HOBBS of Wells, Senator: RAFFERTY of York.
Sec. 1.  Vehicle-to-grid pilot project.  Resolved: That, beginning in 2024, the 
Efficiency Maine Trust shall design and operate a pilot project during the summer months 
to charge electric school buses at times when there are lower demands on the electric grid, 
and lower usage rates, in the State and discharge stored electricity to the electric grid when 
there are greater demands on the grid and higher usage rates.  The pilot project must be 
established at the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District for a period of 2 years and 
use the electric school buses purchased using the grant from the United States 
Environmental Protection Agency. The Efficiency Maine Trust shall work with interested 
parties and stakeholders and procure the charging stations and batteries necessary for the 
pilot project.  
Sec. 2. Report on vehicle-to-grid pilot project.  Resolved:  That the Efficiency 
Maine Trust, no later than 90 days following completion of the vehicle-to-grid pilot project 
described in section 1, shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over utility matters regarding the pilot project. The report must include an 
evaluation by the Efficiency Maine Trust of the pilot project, including the benefits to the 
climate and the potential revenue from expanding the pilot project to other school 
administrative units in the State. 
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Efficiency Maine Trust to design and operate a 2-year vehicle-
to-grid pilot project to use electric school buses to store energy from the electric grid during 
times of low demand and low usage rates and discharge the stored energy to the grid during 
times of high demand and high usage rates.  The pilot project must be operated at the Wells-
Ogunquit Community School District and use the electric school buses acquired by the 
district through a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.  The 
Efficiency Maine Trust is required to report on the results, including benefits to the climate 
and the potential for revenue.
An Act to Prevent Political Patronage with Regard to State Legislators
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0521
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: ANDREWS, BRAKEY, BOYER, GREENWOOD, HAGGAN, RISEMAN, LYFORD
Amends: 1 MRSA §1025

Legislative Document
No. 521
H.P. 326
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Prevent Political Patronage with Regard to State 
Legislators
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, GREENWOOD of Wales, HAGGAN of Hampden, 
RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator: LYFORD of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §1025 is enacted to read:
§1025.  Waiting period before employment with state agency or nonprofit corporation 
receiving state funds
1.  Actions precluded beginning with the 132nd Legislature.  Beginning with the 
convening of the 132nd Legislature, a person who has served as a Legislator may not be 
employed by a state agency or a nonprofit corporation that directly or indirectly receives 
state funds until 4 years after that person's term as a Legislator ends.  
2.  Complaints and investigations.  A person may file a complaint with the 
commission specifying an alleged violation of this section. The commission staff shall 
notify the party against whom the complaint has been filed and may undertake the 
investigation of the alleged violation if directed by the commission. The commission may 
direct commission staff to undertake an investigation of an alleged violation of this section 
on its own motion.  
3.  Penalty.  A person who intentionally violates this section is subject to a civil penalty 
not to exceed $1,000, payable to the State and recoverable in a civil action, and must 
terminate any employment in violation of this section.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a Legislator from being employed by a state agency or a nonprofit 
corporation that directly or indirectly receives state funds for a period of 4 years after the 
Legislator's term ends. The bill allows a person to file a complaint concerning a violation 
of this provision to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, which 
may investigate the complaint. An intentional violation of this provision may result in a 
civil penalty not to exceed $1,000, and the former Legislator is required to terminate the 
employment.
An Act to Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow When Operated on Public Ways
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0522
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WHITE, CHIPMAN, ALBERT, ANKELES, CARLOW, CRAFTS, O'CONNELL, THERIAULT, WILLIAMS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2396

Legislative Document
No. 522
H.P. 327
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow When 
Operated on Public Ways
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, ANKELES of Brunswick, CARLOW of Buxton, 
CRAFTS of Newcastle, O'CONNELL of Brewer, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, WILLIAMS of 
Bar Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2396, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2001, c. 144, §2, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Unsecured load.  A person may not operate on a public way a vehicle with a load 
that is not fastened, secured, confined or loaded to reasonably prevent a portion from falling 
off.
For the purposes of this section, "load" includes, but is not limited to, snow that has 
naturally accumulated on the top of a vehicle, snow that is part of an actual load, firewood, 
pulpwood, logs, bolts or other material, but does not include loose hay, pea vines, straw, 
grain or cornstalks.
When the load consists of sawdust, shavings or wood chips, and a reasonable effort has 
been made to completely cover the load, minor amounts blown from the vehicle while in 
transit do not constitute a violation.  With regard to snow that has accumulated on the top 
of a vehicle naturally, a person may not be cited for violating this subsection during a snow 
event.  For the purposes of this subsection, "snow event" means the day of and the 48-hour 
period after a snowstorm that took place in the area.
A violation of this section is a traffic infraction subject to a forfeiture fine of not less than 
$150 nor more than $500.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a person from operating on a public way a vehicle with a load of 
unsecured snow or a vehicle that has naturally accumulated snow on top of the vehicle, 
except that, with regard to snow that has accumulated naturally, a driver may not be cited 
during a snowstorm and the 48-hour period after the snowstorm that took place in the area.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 5, Section 63: Home Based Supports and Services for Older and Disabled Adults and Chapter 11: Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services, Major Substantive Rules of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0523
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 523
H.P. 328
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 5, Section 63:  
Home Based Supports and Services for Older and Disabled Adults 
and Chapter 11:  Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services, 
Major Substantive Rules of the Department of Health and Human 
Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative MEYER of Eliot for the Department of Health and Human 
Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, major substantive rules have been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rules; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 5, Section 63:  Home 
Based Supports and Services for Older and Disabled Adults and Chapter 11:  Consumer 
Directed Personal Assistance Services, provisionally adopted major substantive rules of the 
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services that 
have been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 5, Section 63:  Home Based 
Supports and Services for Older and Disabled Adults and Chapter 11:  Consumer Directed 
Personal Assistance Services, major substantive rules of the Department of Health and 
Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services.
An Act Requiring the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New Commercial and Multifamily Parking Lot Construction
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0524
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: RUNTE, INGWERSEN, SARGENT

Legislative Document
No. 524
H.P. 329
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act Requiring the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging 
Stations in New Commercial and Multifamily Parking Lot 
Construction
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RUNTE of York.
Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and
Representative: SARGENT of York.
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 requirements for the placement of electric vehicle charging 
stations in new construction, including:
1. Requiring all new multifamily housing of more than 5 units to have at least 15% of 
off-street parking spaces wired for electric vehicle charging; and
2.  Requiring all other new construction, with the exception of single-family homes and 
retailers that have fewer than 25 parking spaces, to have at least 5% of parking spaces wired 
for electric vehicle charging.
An Act to Pi ovide Fundmg to Emergency Medical Services 01 gamzatlons
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0526
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S500 (Senate)
Amends: 32 MRSA §98

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 331, 
L D 526, "An Act to Pi ovide Fundmg to Emergency Medical Services 01 gamzatlons" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out the title and substltutmg the followmg 
'An Act to Amend the Laws Governmg the Emergency Medical Services Stab1hzat10n 
and Sustamab1hty Program' 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of the first mstruct10nal paragraph and 
emergency preamble 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of sections 1 and 2 and mseiimg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §98, sub-§1, ~' as enacted by PL 2023, c 412, Pt GGGGG, 
§ 1, 1s amended to read 
B "Emergency medical services entity" means a nonprofit or for profit an ambulance 
service or nontransportmg emergency medical se1 vice 01 eme1gency medical sei vices 
trammg center licensed under this chapter or a 1 eg1onal counctl ' 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of the first mstruct1onal paragraph on page 
and the emergency clause 
Amend the amendment by relette1mg or ienumbermg any nonconsecutive Part lettei 01 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment c 
ces entity" m the 
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COUNTY. Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached\ , 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
b1hty P1og1am 
Approved 07 /21 /23 _::!:!;,,ae 
LD526 
LR 932(05) 
An Act to Provide Fundmg to Emergency Medical Services Orgamzatrnns 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Appropnat10ns/ Allocat10ns 
General Fund 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($31,000,000) 
$0 
($31,000,000) 
$0 
ProJections 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
Pro1ect1ons 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
This amendment stnkes the bill, mcludmg the one-time Geneial Fund appropriation of $31,000,000 m fiscal year 2023 
for emergency medical services entitles and replaces 1t with a statutory change to PL 2023, c 412, Part GGGGG 
that changes the defimt10n of emergency medical services entity m the laws govemmg the Emeigency Medical 
Services Stabihzat10n and Sustamab1hty P1ogram estabhshed 111 PL 2023, c 412, Part GGGGG 
LR0932(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide Funding to Emergency Medical Services Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0526
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, FARRIN, FAULKINGHAM, SALISBURY

Legislative Document
No. 526
H.P. 331
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Provide Funding to Emergency Medical Services 
Organizations
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, SALISBURY of Westbrook.
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.
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Emergency Medical Services 0485
Initiative: Provides a one-time appropriation targeting emergency medical services 
organizations at immediate risk of failing and leaving their service areas without access to 
adequate emergency medical services.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$25,000,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$25,000,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $25,000,000 in fiscal year 
2023-24 to the Department of Public Safety targeting emergency medical services 
organizations at immediate risk of failing and leaving their service areas without access to 
adequate emergency medical services.
An Act to Allow Municipalities to Create Bicycle and Pedestrian Zones with Reduced Speed Limits
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0527
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ANKELES, CHIPMAN, CLUCHEY, FAY, GOLEK, JAUCH, CARNEY, DAUGHTRY, DUSON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2075

Legislative Document
No. 527
H.P. 332
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Allow Municipalities to Create Bicycle and Pedestrian 
Zones with Reduced Speed Limits
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, FAY of Raymond, GOLEK of Harpswell, 
JAUCH of Topsham, Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, 
DUSON of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2075, sub-§3, ¶E, as amended by PL 2003, c. 92, §3, is 
further amended by amending the 4th blocked paragraph to read:
The Department of Transportation may require a municipality with a population of 
5,000 or more as measured by the latest decennial United States census that has not 
provided written notice to the department that the municipality will set speed limits in 
accordance with this paragraph to provide the department with all data necessary to set 
such speed limits.  The nature, extent and form of that data must be acceptable to the 
department and may include, without limitation, the reason for the request, length and 
location of the proposed speed zone, road width, number of driveways in that zone, 
traffic volume, posted speed, prevailing speed as measured by radar, accident history 
and speed enforcement efforts; and
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2075, sub-§3, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 92, §4, is 
amended to read:
F.  With the approval of the Department of Transportation and the Chief of the State 
Police, and in accordance with the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic 
Control Devices published by the Federal Highway Administration, designate a school 
zone to which the speed limits in section 2074, subsection 1, paragraph A apply.; and
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §2075, sub-§3, ¶G is enacted to read:
G.  Create a bicycle and pedestrian zone without conducting a speed study in a 
downtown, as defined in Title 30-A, section 4301, subsection 5-A, where the posted 
speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less and where not more than 6,000 motor vehicles 
per day pass through the area and set the speed limit in that zone at 25 miles per hour. 
In order to determine whether or not to create a bicycle and pedestrian zone, the 
municipality shall consult with a law enforcement agency regarding the number of 
speeding violations, complaints about speeding motor vehicles, accidents and other 
hazards present in the proposed bicycle and pedestrian zone.
A municipality may deploy traffic calming measures in the bicycle and pedestrian 
zone.
SUMMARY
This bill would allow municipalities to create bicycle and pedestrian zones in which 
the speed limit is 25 miles per hour.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0526
Committee Amendment CA_A_H528 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0526
Committee Amendment CA_B_H529 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Improve Road Safety for Waste and Recycling Collection Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0528
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WHITE, CHIPMAN, CLOUTIER, CRAFTS, O'CONNELL, PARRY, STEWART
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2054

Legislative Document
No. 528
H.P. 333
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Improve Road Safety for Waste and Recycling Collection 
Employees
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAFTS of Newcastle, O'CONNELL of Brewer, 
PARRY of Arundel, Senator: STEWART of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2054, sub-§1, ¶I-1, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 32, §1, is 
amended to read:
I-1.  "Public service vehicle" means a vehicle used to assist members of the public or 
law enforcement officers with disabled vehicles or to remove debris from a roadway, 
a refuse, garbage, compost, recycling or trash business vehicle used to transport refuse, 
garbage, compost, recycling or trash or a vehicle used to construct, maintain, inspect 
or repair utility infrastructure, including, but not limited to, electricity, water, sewer, 
cable, telephone, gas and natural gas infrastructure.  "Public service vehicle" includes 
a wrecker.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2054, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2021, c. 582, §1, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (9) to read:
(9)  A refuse, garbage, compost, recycling or trash business vehicle used by an 
individual to transport refuse, garbage and, compost, recycling or trash may be 
equipped with auxiliary lights that emit a flashing amber light.
SUMMARY
Current law requires persons attempting to pass vehicles used to assist members of the 
public or law enforcement officers with disabled vehicles or to remove debris from a 
roadway, including wreckers, or vehicles used to construct, maintain, inspect or repair 
utility infrastructure to do so in a nonadjacent lane when possible or at a careful and prudent 
speed if the vehicles are using their authorized lights.  This bill adds similar requirements 
for persons attempting to pass business vehicles used to transport refuse, garbage, compost, 
recycling or trash.  The bill also clarifies that business vehicles used to transport compost 
or recycling may be equipped with auxiliary lights that emit a flashing amber light.
An Act to Remove the Annual F1hng Requirement m the Property Tax Stabilization Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0529
Committee Amendment CA_A_H107 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §6281

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to HP 334, L D 529, "An Act to Remove the 
Annual F1hng Requirement m the Property Tax Stabilization Laws" 
Amend the bill by msertmg after section 2 the followmg 
'Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §6281, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2021, c 751, § 1, 1s amended 
to read 
3. Stabilization for eligible individual. If a mumc1pahty determmes that an applicant 
for stab1hzat10n under subsection 2 is an ehgible md1v1dual and that the mdtvidual's 
homestead 1s an ehg1ble homestead, the mumc1pality shall stab1hze the pt operty tax on the 
ind1v1dual's homestead billed for the property tax year for which stabihzat10n was requested 
and for subsequent property tax years for which the homestead 1s ehg1ble 
Sec. 4. 
Appropriations and allocations. The followmg appropnations and 
allocations are made 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Imttat1ve Provides fundmg to reimburse mumc1paht1es for revenue lost due to property tax 
stab1hzat1on 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Amend the bill by 1elettering or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
•":-='{ 
ROS. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT A "to HP 334~ L D 529 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a prov1S1on to accommodate the ehmmatlon of the reqmrement 
of the annual apphcat10n for property tax stabihzat10n 
The amendment also adds an 
appropriations and allocations section 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/20/23 .tJ#aC!. 
LD529 
LR 748(02) 
An Act to Remove the Annual Filing Requirement in the Property Tax Stabilization Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment )f &- /Of') 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
I 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$0 
$200,000 
$0 
$200,000 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$300,000 
$300,000 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$400,000 
$400,000 
This bill mcludes ongomg General Fund approprtattons of $200,000 begmnmg m fiscal year 2024-2025 to the 
Department of Admm1strat1ve and Fmancial Services for reimbursement to mumcipaht1es for reduced property tax 
revenue associated with ehmmatmg the annual apphcat10n reqmrement to mamtam ehg1b1hty for property tax 
stabiltzatton 
LR0748(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Remove the Annual Filing Requirement in the Property Tax Stabilization Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0529
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: POIRIER, COLLAMORE, RUDNICKI, UNDERWOOD
Amends: 36 MRSA §6281

Legislative Document
No. 529
H.P. 334
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Remove the Annual Filing Requirement in the Property 
Tax Stabilization Laws
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, 
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §6281, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 751, §1, is 
amended to read:
A.  "Eligible homestead" means a homestead occupied by an eligible individual who is 
eligible for a homestead exemption under chapter 105, subchapter 4‑B for the property 
tax year during which an application for stabilization is made property taxes for that 
individual are stabilized.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §6281, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 751, §1, is amended to 
read:
2.  Application for stabilization.  An individual may apply by December 1st to the 
municipality in which the individual's homestead is located requesting that the municipality 
stabilize the property tax assessed on that individual's homestead for the property tax year 
beginning on April 1st following the submission of the application and each property tax 
year thereafter.  A new application is required for each year for which stabilization is 
requested when an individual establishes a new homestead in the State.  An individual or 
the personal representative of the individual's estate shall notify the municipality when 
there is a change in ownership of the individual's homestead.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the laws governing property tax stabilization for senior citizens to 
eliminate the requirement for an annual application.  It provides that a new application is 
required when an individual establishes a new homestead in the State.  It requires an 
individual or the personal representative of the individual's estate to notify the municipality 
when there is a change in ownership of the individual's homestead.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0530
Committee Amendment CA_A_H521 (House)

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An Act to Facilitate the Installation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes at Hospitals, Law Enforcement Facilities and Fire Departments
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0530
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WHITE, CRAVEN, LEE, MADIGAN, MORIARTY, POIRIER, RECKITT, LYFORD, MOORE
Amends: 22 MRSA §4018

Legislative Document
No. 530
H.P. 335
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Facilitate the Installation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes at 
Hospitals, Law Enforcement Facilities and Fire Departments
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, LEE of Auburn, MADIGAN of 
Waterville, MORIARTY of Cumberland, POIRIER of Skowhegan, RECKITT of South 
Portland, Senators: LYFORD of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4018, sub-§1, ¶A-1, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 466, §2, is 
amended by amending subparagraph (4) to read:
(4)  In compliance with requirements adopted by rule by the department, including, 
but not limited to, a requirement that the device or container be equipped Equipped 
with an alarm that notifies the hospital, law enforcement agency or fire department 
where the device or container is located and a public safety answering point as 
defined in Title 25, section 2921, subsection 7 when a child is placed in the device 
or container.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4018, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 466, §4, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the rule-making requirement for the provision of law regarding the 
safe design, installation and use of safe haven baby boxes.
An Act to Add Gray Squirrels to the Species List for the Open Training Season for Hunting Dogs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0531
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BRADSTREET
Amends: 12 MRSA §12051

Legislative Document
No. 531
H.P. 336
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Add Gray Squirrels to the Species List for the Open 
Training Season for Hunting Dogs
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12051, sub-§1, ¶A, as repealed and replaced by PL 2013, c. 
588, Pt. A, §16, is amended to read:
A.  A person may train dogs on foxes, snowshoe hare, gray squirrels and raccoons from 
July 1st through the following March 31st, including Sundays.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12051, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2011, c. 253, §22, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Possessing firearm while training dogs.  A person may not possess a firearm while 
training a dog outside of the open training season on foxes, snowshoe hare, gray squirrels 
and raccoons as set out in subsection 1, paragraph A.
A.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
B.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime.
SUMMARY
This bill adds gray squirrels to the list of those animals upon which a person may train 
dogs during the open training season for dogs.
An Act to Simplify the Plumbing and Heating Licensing Process
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0532
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, LYFORD, BOYLE, DILL, DRINKWATER, HENDERSON, PERRY
Amends: 32 MRSA §3501, 32 MRSA §18131

Legislative Document
No. 532
H.P. 337
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Simplify the Plumbing and Heating Licensing Process
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot and
Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, DILL of Old Town, DRINKWATER of Milford, 
HENDERSON of Rumford, PERRY of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §3501, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §6, is 
amended by enacting a new first blocked paragraph to read:
The department shall establish by rule a streamlined application process that allows a 
person to submit a single application in order to apply for licenses required under this 
chapter and licenses required under chapter 139. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection 
are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §18131, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 and affected by 
Pt. E, §2, is amended by enacting at the end a new paragraph to read:
The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation shall establish by rule a 
streamlined application process that allows a person to submit a single application in order 
to apply for licenses required under this chapter and licenses required under chapter 49. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to establish 
a streamlined application process that allows a person to submit a single application in 
order to apply for licenses to work as a plumber and licenses to install or service solid fuel 
burning equipment or propane or natural gas burning equipment.
An Act to Allow Commercial Driver's License Holders Who Are 18 to 20 Years of Age to Haul Hazardous Materials Intrastate
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0534
Committee Amendment CA_A_H101 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to HP 339, L D 534, "An Act to Allow 
Commercial Driver's License Holders Who Are 18 to 20 Years of Age to Haul Hazardous 
Materials Intrastate" 
Amend the bill by msertmg after section 1 the followmg 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The followmg appropriations and 
allocat10ns are made 
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Admmistration - Motor Vehicles 0077 
Imtiative Provides one-time fundmg for computer programmmg changes 
IDGHWAYFUND 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$5,194 
$5,194 
2024-25 
$0 
$0 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations sect10n 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/23/23 /WaC!. 
LD534 
LR 1873(02) 
An Act to Allow Commercial Driver's License Holders Who Are 18 to 20 Years of Age to Haul 
Hazardous Materials Intrastate 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '!i\' l \-\- \ 0\) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projec1 1, 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
$5,194 
$5,194 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
There may be a minor reduction of w01kload associated with the minnnal number of cases that will no longer be filed 
m the court system 
A reduction in fine revenue associated with allowing commercial driver's license holders who are 18 to 20 years of 
age to haul hazardous waste intrastate will decrease General Fund and dedicated revenue by mmor amounts 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill mcludes a one-time Highway Fund allocation of $5,194 m fiscal year 2023-24 to the Department of 
Secretary of State for computer programming changes 
LR1873{02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0533
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: LANIGAN, ANDREWS, BOYER, FAULKINGHAM, NESS, HARRINGTON
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document
No. 533
H.P. 338
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, BOYER of Poland, FAULKINGHAM 
of Winter Harbor, NESS of Fryeburg, Senator: HARRINGTON of York.
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 taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, overtime pay received 
by an employee that is required to be paid by an employer under Title 26, section 664, 
subsection 3.
SUMMARY
This bill excludes overtime pay from income tax if the employer is required by law to 
pay the overtime to the employee.
An Act to Allow Commercial Driver's License Holders Who Are 18 to 20 Years of Age to Haul Hazardous Materials Intrastate
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0534
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WHITE, GUERIN, BOYER, CARMICHAEL, DUCHARME, MORRIS, O'CONNELL, PERKINS, POMERLEAU
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1253

Legislative Document
No. 534
H.P. 339
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Allow Commercial Driver's License Holders Who Are 18 
to 20 Years of Age to Haul Hazardous Materials Intrastate
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WHITE of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, DUCHARME of 
Madison, MORRIS of Turner, O'CONNELL of Brewer, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, 
POMERLEAU of Standish.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1253, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §13, is 
further amended to read:
3.  Endorsements for double or triple trailers, buses, tank vehicles or hazardous 
materials.  Operation of a double or triple trailer, bus or tank vehicle requiring a 
commercial driver's license or a vehicle carrying hazardous materials requiring a placard 
requires a special endorsement on a commercial license. A person who is 18 years of age 
or older and holds a valid commercial driver's license may be issued a hazardous materials 
endorsement to haul hazardous materials intrastate under this subsection.
An endorsement may be made under this subsection only after the applicant has 
successfully passed the examination for the specific vehicle.
To retain a hazardous material endorsement on renewal of a commercial license, a 
reexamination of the hazardous material written test is required.
A person who applies for or receives a hazardous material endorsement must comply with 
the conditions and requirements of the federal Uniting and Strengthening America by 
Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA 
PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001, Public Law 107-56, 115 Stat. 272.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a person who is 18 years of age or older and holds a valid commercial 
driver's license to be eligible to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement to haul hazardous 
materials intrastate.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0535
Committee Amendment CA_A_H596 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0535
Committee Amendment CA_B_H597 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Increase Access to Necessary Medical Care for Certain Minors
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0535
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SHEEHAN, TIPPING, MALON, MOONEN, OSHER, RANA

Legislative Document
No. 535
H.P. 340
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Increase Access to Necessary Medical Care for Certain 
Minors
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and
Representatives: MALON of Biddeford, MOONEN of Portland, OSHER of Orono, RANA of 
Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to increase access to necessary medical care for certain minors.
An Act to Provide Natural Organic Reduction Facilities for Maine Residents for the Conversion of Human Remains to Soil
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0536
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S588 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" f "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 341, 
L.D. 536, "An Act to Provide Natural Organic Reduction Facilities for Maine Residents 
for the Conversion of Human Remains to Soil" 
Amend the amendment on page 5 by striking out all of the 3rd instructional paragraph 
(page 5, line 6 in amendment). 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 26. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the General Fund appropriations to the Depa1tment of Health 
and Human Services for one Enviromnental Specialist III position to handle new 
administrative oversight responsibilities. The appropriation is no longer required due to 
the approval of a positio.n j~.1,bl.i_c 
w ... 2~.3, p~ 412 that is dedicated pa1t-time to 
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• 
• 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/08/24 ?.,;Pae!. 
LD 536 
LR 540(04) 
An Act to Provide Natural Organic Reduction Facilities for Maine Residents for the Conversion of 
Human Remains to Soil 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A' to Committee Amendment "A" {s-Sfjf} 
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 
($97,973) 
($101,032) 
($97,973) 
($101,032) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($103,675) 
($103,675) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($106,086) 
($106,086) 
This amendment removes the General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services and 
eliminates the Environmental Specialist III position that was in the bill to handle new administrative oversight 
responsibilities. These are no longer required due to the approval of a position in PL 2023, c. 412 which will be 
dedicated part-time to cemete1y and crematoria oversight. 
LR0540(04) - Fiscal Note - Page l of l
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0535
Committee Amendment CA_C_H598 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0537
Committee Amendment CA_A_H263 (House)

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An Act to Remove the Limits on Bass Fishing in Washington County Rivers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0537
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS
Amends: 12 MRSA §12458, 12 MRSA §12602

Legislative Document
No. 537
H.P. 342
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Remove the Limits on Bass Fishing in Washington County 
Rivers
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DAVIS of East Machias.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12458, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.  Washington County rivers.  A person may not be limited in the number, amount, 
weight or size of largemouth bass or smallmouth bass fished in the rivers of Washington 
County.  A person may not be limited in the possession of largemouth bass or smallmouth 
bass fished in the rivers of Washington County. For purposes of this subsection, the rivers 
of Washington County include, but are not limited to, all or portions of Dennys River, St. 
Croix River, Machias River, East Machias River, Pleasant River, Narraguagus River, 
Union River, Tunk Stream and Orange River.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12602, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2017, c. 150, §5, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Fish in violation of certain rules.  Fish in violation of the number, amount, weight 
or size limits established by rules adopted by the commissioner, except that a person may 
not be limited in the number, amount, weight or size of largemouth bass or smallmouth 
bass fished in the rivers of Washington County, including, but not limited to, all or portions 
of Dennys River, St. Croix River, Machias River, East Machias River, Pleasant River, 
Narraguagus River, Union River, Tunk Stream and Orange River;
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §12602, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2019, c. 224, §1, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Possess fish in violation of certain rules.  Possess fish in violation of the number, 
amount, weight or size limits established by rules adopted by the commissioner, except that 
a person may not be limited in the possession of largemouth bass or smallmouth bass fished 
in the rivers of Washington County, including, but not limited to, all or portions of Dennys 
River, St. Croix River, Machias River, East Machias River, Pleasant River, Narraguagus 
River, Union River, Tunk Stream and Orange River;
SUMMARY
This bill removes the limit on the number, amount, weight and size of largemouth bass 
and smallmouth bass fished in the rivers of Washington County. The bill also removes the 
limit on possessing largemouth bass or smallmouth bass fished in the rivers of Washington 
County. The bill specifies that the rivers of Washington County include, but are not limited 
to, all or portions of Dennys River, St. Croix River, Machias River, East Machias River, 
Pleasant River, Narraguagus River, Union River, Tunk Stream and Orange River.