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An Act to Expand Mame's High-quahty Early Leammg and Care for Children by Increasmg Pubhc Preschool Opportumties m Commumties
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1799
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S493 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" /J "to COMN.lITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to SP 724, 
L D 1799, "An Act to Expand Mame's High-quahty Early Leammg and Care for Children 
by Increasmg Pubhc Preschool Opportumties m Commumties" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of section 5 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropnat10ns and allocations section 
SPONSOREDBY: 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07 /10/23 ;$Pae 
LD 1799 
LR 1861(04) 
An Act to Expand Maine's High-quality Early Learmng and Care for Children by Increasmg Public 
Preschool Opportumties in Communities 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'~' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Appropnations/Allocat10ns 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detall and Notes 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($5,000) 
$0 
($5,000) 
$0 
Pro1ect1ons 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
Pro1ect10ns 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
This amendment ehmmates the one-time General Fund appropnat10n of $5,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 mcluded 111 the 
bill for the costs associated with the Department of Educat10n developmg a plan to align the credentials and trammg 
earned through the Mame Roads to Quahty Profess10nal Development Network with those earned through the 
department's Eai ly Childhood Educat10n cert1ficat10n The unpact on other programs and services cannot be 
detenmmed at this time 
LR1861(04) - FIScal Note - Page I of 1
An Act to Expand Maine's High-quality Early Learning and Care for Children by Increasing Public Preschool Opportunities in Communities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1799
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H726 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 724,
' L.D,1799, "An Act to Expand Maine's High-quality Early Learning and Care for Children
by Increasing Public Preschool Opportunities in Communities"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first instructional paragraph after the
title (page 1, line 12 in amendment).
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency
clause.
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutive ly,
SUMMARY
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to remove the emergency
preamble and emergency clause.
SPONSORED BY:
. (Representative SACHS, M.)
TOWN: Frceport
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1800
Committee Amendment CA_A_S293 (Senate)

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An Act to Add Certain Volunteer Firefighters to the Definition of Volunteer Firefighter
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1802
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: STEWART, HARRINGTON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3151

Legislative Document
No. 1802
S.P. 727
In Senate, April 25, 2023
An Act to Add Certain Volunteer Firefighters to the Definition of 
"Volunteer Firefighter"
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senator: HARRINGTON of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §3151, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 and 
Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Volunteer firefighter.  "Volunteer firefighter" means an active member of a 
volunteer fire association or a volunteer fire department created by a municipality who 
receives no compensation from the municipality other than up to 20% of the compensation 
of a municipal firefighter and may receive injury and death benefits.
SUMMARY
The current definition of "volunteer firefighter" provides that the firefighter receives 
no compensation and must belong to a volunteer fire association.  This bill changes that 
definition to provide that the firefighter receives up to 20% of the compensation of a 
municipal firefighter and may belong to a volunteer fire department created by a 
municipality.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1803
Committee Amendment CA_A_S181 (Senate)

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An Act to Increase State Oversight of Election Fundmg by Requmng Approval by the Legislature
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1805
Committee Amendment CA_A_S138 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to SP 730, L D 1805, "An Act to Increase 
State Oversight of Election Fundmg by Requmng Approval by the Legislature" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the mmonty report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/18/23 #aC!. 
LD 1805 
LR 943(02) 
An Act to Increase State Oversight of Election Funding by Requirmg Approval by the Legislature 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A"(5-1'3<al 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Jud1C1al Impact Statements 
Establishes new civil v10lat10ns The addit10nal workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in 
the court system does not require addit10nal funding at this time 
The collect10n of addit10nal fines will increase General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The Legislature's budget includes sufficient funding for the Legislature to meet in daily sess10n during the normal 
tlmeframe for a regular legislative sess10n In add1t10n, the budget assumes the Legislature will convene a special 
legislative sess10n for two days each fiscal year Whether these sess10ns and budgeted amounts are sufficient for the 
purpose of approving the acceptance and disbursement of new federal elect10n funds will depend on the timing and 
frequency of the requests to approve these funds 
LR0943(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1804
Committee Amendment CA_A_S681 (Senate)

LD 1804 
LR 898(02) 
An'Act to Provide Transparency and Accountability for Corporate Tax Expenditures 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A' (5Y {a.(51) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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_Additional costs to the Department of Economic and Community Development associated with submitting a required 
annual report can b_e absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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LR0898(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Increase State Oversight of Election Funding by Requiring Approval by the Legislature
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1805
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: KEIM, BRAKEY, STEWART, TIMBERLAKE

Legislative Document
No. 1805
S.P. 730
In Senate, April 25, 2023
An Act to Increase State Oversight of Election Funding by 
Requiring Approval by the Legislature
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, STEWART of Aroostook, 
TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA c. 9, sub-c. 7 is enacted to read:
SUBCHAPTER 7
ELECTION FUNDING
§871. Legislative approval
1. Short title. This section may be known and cited as "the State Oversight of Election 
Funding Act of 2023."
2. Definition. As used in this section, "new federal election funds" means any federal 
funds received on or after October 1, 2023 by a person, group or entity charged by the State 
to administer an official election occurring within the State.
3. Notice requirement. A person, group or entity charged by the State to administer 
an official election occurring within the State that intends to accept or disburse new federal 
election funds shall provide notice to the Legislature of its intent to do so at least 30 days 
before accepting or disbursing the funds. 
4. Prohibition on acceptance or disbursement of federal election funds without 
state legislative approval. New federal election funds must be approved by the Legislature 
before they may be accepted or disbursed by a person, group or entity charged by the State 
to administer an official election occurring within the State unless explicitly required by 
state or federal law. 
5. Presumption of state legislative approval. It is presumed for purposes of 
compliance with this section that the Legislature has approved the acceptance and 
disbursement of new federal election funds if the Legislature fails to vote on the issue 
within 30 days from when notice is provided to the Legislature in accordance with 
subsection 3. 
6. Construction. This section may not be construed to pertain to funding that already 
possesses an explicit state or federal legal requirement related to its acceptance and 
disbursement as of October 1, 2023 or funding provided under the federal Help America 
Vote Act of 2002.
7. Penalties. A person, group or entity that violates this section commits a civil 
violation for which a fine in the amount of the new federal election funds accepted or 
disbursed in violation of this section plus an additional $1,000 may be adjudged.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that new federal election funds be approved by the Legislature before 
they may be accepted or disbursed by a person, group or entity charged by the State to 
administer an official election occurring within the State unless explicitly required by state 
or federal law.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1808
Committee Amendment CA_A_H687 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1809
Committee Amendment CA_A_H282 (House)

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An Act to Provide a Source of Funding for the Construction and Implementation of a Food Security Hub
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1812
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: TERRY

Legislative Document
No. 1812
H.P. 1157
House of Representatives, April 25, 2023
An Act to Provide a Source of Funding for the Construction and 
Implementation of a Food Security Hub
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, food insecurity is a problem that needs to be addressed as soon as possible; 
and
Whereas, this legislation provides funding for the construction and implementation 
of a food security hub; and
Whereas, the transfer of funds required by this legislation needs to occur prior to the 
expiration of the 90-day period; 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.  Funding for food security hub from so-called budget cascade.  
Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1536, subsection 1, for fiscal 
year 2022-23 only, prior to making any transfer to the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund 
pursuant to Title 5, section 1536, subsection 1, paragraph A, the State Controller shall 
transfer $2,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry for the 
construction and implementation of a food security hub.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill provides $2,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry for the construction and implementation of a food security hub. The funds come 
from a one-time distribution in fiscal year 2022-23 from the unappropriated surplus of the 
General Fund, prior to the transfers to the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1813
Committee Amendment CA_A_H471 (House)

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Resolve, to Provide for One Month of Free Passenger Rail Service in Maine (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1813
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: COLLINGS

Legislative Document
No. 1813
H.P. 1159
House of Representatives, April 27, 2023
Resolve, to Provide for One Month of Free Passenger Rail Service in 
Maine
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Sec. 1.  State to reimburse for passenger rail service for one month.  
Resolved: That the Department of Administrative and Financial Services shall reimburse 
residents of the State for the cost of traveling on passenger rail service provided by the 
National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak, within the State 
during the period from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.  The department  shall 
adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to reimburse 
residents of the State for the cost of traveling on passenger rail service provided by Amtrak, 
within the State during the period from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1814
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_B_H608 (House)

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An Act to Reduce Met cut y m the Envu onment by Phasing Out Certam Flu01escent Light Bulbs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1814
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H573 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to COlVIMITTEE AMENDMENT "N~ to H.P 1160, 
L.D 1814, "An Act to Reduce Met cut y m the Envu onment by Phasing Out Certam 
Flu01escent Light Bulbs" 
Amend the amendment m section 4 111 subsection 4-A by st11king out all of the fit st 
blocked paiagiaph (page 3, lme 18 111 amendment) and mserting the following 
'The depa1tment. within ex1st111g 1esou1ces, shall admmiste1 and enfo1ce tlus subsection' 
Amend the amendment by st11king out all of section 5 
Amend the amendment by 1elette1ing 011enumbe1ing any nonconsecutive Pait lette1 01 
section numbe1 to 1 ead consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment 
11A
to p10v1de that the p1oh1b1t1on 
on the sale of ce1tain me1cury~added lamps ts to be admimste1ed and enfo1ced by the 
Depaitment of Envhonmental Protection w1thm ex1stmg 1esomces only It also temoves 
the appt opt 1at1ons and ac1on~--seGt-io.Q in Co~ee Amendment "A 
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FISCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
App1 oved 06/15/23 ;:k.?ae 
LD 1814 
LR 986(04) 
An Act to Reduce Mercury in the Environment by Phasing Out Certain Fluorescent Light Bulbs 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment if(• to Committee Amendment "Att(H-513) 
Sponsor: Rep. Bell of Yarmouth 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Genetal Fund 
App1 opriations/Allocations 
Genet al Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024 .. 25 
($70,713) 
($96,834) 
($70,713) 
($96,834) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($101,974) 
($101,974) 
Projections 
FY 2026 .. 27 
($106,305) 
($106,305) 
This amendment dnects the Depa1tment ofEnvuonmental Protection (DEP) to admnustet and enf01ce the p1ov1s1011& 
ofth1s bill wtthm eXJstmg budgeted 1esomces The Envnonmental Specialist III pos1t1011 m the bill and the Geneial 
Fund apptop11at1ons of $70,713 begmnmg 111 fiscal yeat 2023-24 to fund 1t me 1emoved The impact on othe1 
p10giams w1thm DEP ofpetfotmmg the 1espons1b1ht1es 1equned by the bill without an add1t10nal pos1t1011 cannot be 
determmed at this time 
LR0986(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1814
Committee Amendment CA_A_H532 (House)

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An Act to Protect Maine's Consumers by Establishing an Abuse of Dominance Right of Action and Requiring Notification of Mergers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1815
Committee Amendment CA_A_H771 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A-" to H,P, 1161, L.D, 1815, "An Act to Protect
Maine's Consumers by Establishing an Abuse of Dominance Right of Action and Requiring
Notification of Mergers"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following;
'An Act to Increase Penalties for Violations of the Law Governing Monopolies and
Profiteering'
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1,
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 6.
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment removes the provision of the bill requiring premerger notification to
the Attorney General and removes the provision of the bill establishing a right of action
based on abuse of dominance,
FISCAL NOTE REQIHRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 02/14/24 ftsVSf-
LD 1815 LR 261(02)
An Act to Protect Maine's Consumers by Establishing an Abuse of Dominance Right of Action and
Requiring Notification of Mergers
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" (ti
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The increased cap on monetary penalties for certain antitrust laws will increase General Fund revenue by minor
amounts.
LR0261(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1817
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S261 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1817
Committee Amendment CA_A_S192 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1821
Committee Amendment CA_A_S147 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1822
Committee Amendment CA_A_S288 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1824
Committee Amendment CA_A_S305 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1828
Committee Amendment CA_A_S164 (Senate)

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Resolve, Relating to the Employment of Minors
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1831
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: PERRY, BRADSTREET, DANA, HASENFUS, LANDRY, RUSSELL

Legislative Document
No. 1831
H.P. 1163
House of Representatives, April 27, 2023
Resolve, Relating to the Employment of Minors
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, DANA of the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe, HASENFUS of Readfield, LANDRY of Farmington, RUSSELL of 
Verona Island.
Sec. 1.  Standards for the employment of minors. Resolved: That the 
Department of Labor shall:
1. Examine the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 26, section 781 to determine ways of 
making the penalty structure clearer and more effective and report any recommendations 
for changes to the law to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing by December 
6, 2023;
2. Adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 26, section 785 to require 
the superintendent of schools of each school administrative unit to designate all principals 
and guidance counselors within the unit as authorized to sign work permits for minors 
pursuant to Title 26, section 775;
3. Post on its publicly accessible website information concerning the ability of minors 
to use and operate typical country store and coffee shop equipment under the law governing 
the employment of minors; and
4.  Post on its publicly accessible website examples of best practices that employers 
should use when employing minors.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Labor to:
1.  Examine the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 26, section 781 to determine ways of 
making the penalty structure clearer and more effective and report any recommendations 
for changes to the law to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing by December 
6, 2023;
2.  Adopt rules pursuant to Title 26, section 785 to require the superintendent of schools 
of each school administrative unit to designate all principals and guidance counselors 
within the unit as authorized to sign work permits for minors pursuant to Title 26, section 
775;
3.  Post on its publicly accessible website information concerning the ability of minors 
to use and operate typical country store and coffee shop equipment under the law governing 
the employment of minors; and
4.  Post on its publicly accessible website examples of best practices that employers 
should use when employing minors.
An Act to Require Reimbursement of Fees for Treatment Rendered by Public and Private Ambulance Services (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1832
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CYRWAY, BAILEY, ARFORD, DILL, MASTRACCIO, MORRIS, NUTTING, PERRY, PRINGLE, BRAKEY
Amends: 32 MRSA §98

Legislative Document
No. 1832
H.P. 1164
House of Representatives, April 27, 2023
An Act to Require Reimbursement of Fees for Treatment Rendered 
by Public and Private Ambulance Services
(AFTER DEADLINE)
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CYRWAY of Albion.
Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and
Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, DILL of Old Town, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, 
MORRIS of Turner, NUTTING of Oakland, PERRY of Calais, PRINGLE of Windham, 
Senator: BRAKEY 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, ambulance services are losing business; and
Whereas, a reduction in ambulance services poses an immediate threat to the health 
and safety of residents of the State; 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.  32 MRSA §98 is enacted to read:
§98.  Ambulance service reimbursement
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an ambulance service must be 
reimbursed for the cost of treating a person, regardless of whether the ambulance service 
transports the person to a hospital. An ambulance service may charge the same amount as 
a hospital charges to treat a person in the emergency department without admitting the 
person.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill requires an ambulance service to be reimbursed for the cost of treating a 
person, regardless of whether the ambulance service transports the person to a hospital.
An Act to Amend the Definition of "Educational Institution" Under the Maine Human Rights Act to Include Single-sex Educational Institutions (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1833
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MOONEN
Amends: 5 MRSA §4553

Legislative Document
No. 1833
H.P. 1165
House of Representatives, April 27, 2023
An Act to Amend the Definition of "Educational Institution" Under 
the Maine Human Rights Act to Include Single-sex Educational 
Institutions
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4553, sub-§2-A, as amended by PL 1995, c. 393, §4, is further 
amended to read:
2-A.  Educational institution.  "Educational institution" means any public school or 
educational program, any public post-secondary postsecondary institution, any private 
school or educational program approved for tuition purposes if both male and female 
students are admitted and the governing body of each such school or program.  For purposes 
related to disability-related discrimination, "educational institution" also means any private 
school or educational program approved for tuition purposes.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the definition of "educational institution" under the Maine Human 
Rights Act to provide that single-sex public schools and educational programs, public 
postsecondary institutions and private schools and educational programs and the governing 
bodies of these schools and programs are subject to the Act.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1834
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, BAILEY, DANA, MOONEN, BENNETT, CARNEY, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 1834
H.P. 1166
House of Representatives, April 27, 2023
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of 
Maine to Establish an Officer on Tribal Relations
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and
Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, MOONEN of Portland, Senators: 
BENNETT of Oxford, CARNEY of Cumberland, President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Constitutional amendment. Resolved: Two thirds of each branch of the 
Legislature concurring, that the following amendment to the Constitution of Maine be 
proposed:
Constitution, Art. IX, §26 is enacted to read:
Section 26.  Officer on Tribal Relations.  The Officer on Tribal Relations must 
be chosen biennially by joint ballot of the Senators and Representatives in convention. A 
vacancy in this office that occurs when the Legislature is not in session may be filled by 
appointment by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Officer on Tribal 
Relations shall endeavor to improve relations between the Indian tribes and the State.
Constitutional referendum procedure; form of question; effective date.  
Resolved:  That the municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their 
respective cities, towns and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding 
a statewide election, at a statewide election held in the month of November following the 
passage of this resolution, to vote upon the ratification of the amendment proposed in this 
resolution by voting upon the following question:
"Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to establish an Officer 
on Tribal Relations who would be tasked with improving relations 
between the Indian tribes and the State?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within the corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No."  The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared 
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in 
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature.  The Governor shall review the 
returns.  If it appears that a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of the amendment, 
the Governor shall proclaim that fact without delay and the amendment becomes part of 
the Constitution of Maine on the date of the proclamation.
Secretary of State shall prepare ballots.  Resolved:  That the Secretary of State 
shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all ballots, returns and copies of 
this resolution necessary to carry out the purposes of this referendum.
SUMMARY
This resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine to establish an Officer on 
Tribal Relations who is elected by the Legislature and tasked with improving relations 
between the Indian tribes and the State.
An Act to Require the State to Notify Indian Tribes and Indian Nations When New Laws Are Enacted That Need to Be Certified
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1835
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H899 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1167,
L.D. 1835, "An Act to Require the State to Notify Indian Tribes and Indian Nations When
New Laws Are Enacted That Need to Be Certified"
Amend the amendment in Part B by striking out all of sections 1 and 2,
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Parts C, D and E,
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecufive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment strikes the following provisions of Committee Amendment "A":
1, The provisions of the amendment extending the deadline for the Penobscot Nation
to certify its agreement to Public Law 2023, chapter 369, Parts C and E, An Act to Amend
the Laws Regarding the Mi'kmaq Nation and to Provide Parity to the Wabanaki Nations;
and
2, The provisions of the amendment correcting cross-references to the protection from
abuse statutes in An Act to Implement the Maine Indian Claims Settlement, commonly
23. known as the Maine Implementing Act, and the Mi'kmaq Nation Restoration Act.
SPONSORED V^_
(Representative MOONEN» M.)
TOWN: Portland
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Rega1dmg Insurance Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Bieast Examinations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1836
Committee Amendment CA_B_H419 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDivIBNT ,:j3,, to HP 1168, L D 1836, "An Act Rega1dmg 
Insurance Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Bieast Examinations" 
Amend the bill by str1kmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. Bureau of Insurance review and evaluation. The Department of 
Pi ofess1onal and Fmanc1al Regulation, Buteau of Insurance shall, put suant to the 
reqmrements m the Mame Revised Statutes, Title 24-A, section 2752, conduct a review 
and evaluation of proposed legislation to p1oh1bit a health msurance cainer from 1mposmg 
any cost-sharing reqmrements on a screening mammogram, d1agnost1c b1east examination 
or supplemental breast examination perfo1 med by a p1 ov1der The bui eau shall submit a 
report on its review and evaluation to the J omt Standmg Committee on Health Coverage, 
Insurance and Financial Services no later than February 1, 2024 In iesponse to the 1eview, 
the Jomt Standmg Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Fmanc1al Services may 
report out a bill based on the review to the Second Regular Session of the 131 st Legislature ' 
Amend the bill by 1elettermg 01 renumbeimg any nonconsecutive Part lettei 01 section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the mmonty report of the committee The amendment directs the 
Department of Piofessional and Fmanc1al Regulation, Buteau of Insurance to conduct a 
evtew and evaluation of proposed legislation to prohibit a health msurance earner from 
1mposmg any cost-shaung 1equrrements on a screenmg mammogiam, diagnostic bteast 
exammation or supplemental breast examination pe1 formed by a pt ov1de1 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I -131LR0193(03) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised 06/07 /23 /6Pae!. 
LD 1836 
LR 193(03) 
An Act Regarding Insurance Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'p__ /h- '-/ J 9) 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services \.0 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulat10n, Bureau of Insurance associated with a 
reqmred review and report can be absorbed withm existing budgeted resources. 
LR0193{03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Insurance Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1836
Committee Amendment CA_A_H418 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT A " 
to HP 1168, L D 1836, "An Act Regarding 
Insurance Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations" 
Amend the bill m section 4 in subsect10n 2-A m the last hne (page 1, hne 34 m L D) 
by 111sert111g after the follow111g "section.", the follow111g 'This subsection does not apply 
to an mdividual policy offered for use with a health sav111gs account unless the federal 
Internal Revenue Service determ111es that the reqmrements m this subsection are 
permissible 111 a high deductible health plan as defined m the federal Internal Revenue 
Code, Section 223(c)(2)' 
Amend the bill 111 sect10n 8 m subsection 2-A 111 the last hne (page 2, line 26 in L D ) 
by 111sert111g after the following "section" the following 'This subsection does not apply 
to a group pohcy offered for use with a health savings account unless the federal Internal 
Revenue Service determmes that the reqmrements in this subsection are penmssible 111 a 
high deductible health plan as defined in the federal Internal Revenue Code, Section 
223(c)(2) I 
Amend the bill m section 12 m subsect10n 2-A in the last l111e (page 3, hne 18 m L D ) 
by 111sert111g after the following "section " the followmg 'This subsect10n does not apply 
to mdividual or group coverage offered for use with a health savmgs account unless the 
federal Internal Revenue Service determmes that the reqmrements m this subsect10n are 
permissible 111 a high deductible health plan as defined m the federal Internal Revenue 
Code, Section 223(c)(2)' 
Amend the bill by reletter111g or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter 01 section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee The amendment clarifies that 
the prohibition m the bill on cost-sharmg reqmrements for the costs of screening 
mammograms, diagnostic breast exam111ations or supplemental breast exammat10ns does 
not apply to a health plan offered for use with a health sav111gs account unless the fede1 al 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT A" to HP 1168, L D 1836 
Internal Revenue Service determines that the benefits reqmred by the bill are penmssible 
m a high deductible health plan 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1837
Committee Amendment CA_A_H486 (House)

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Resolve, to Name a Bridge in the Town of Bremen the Kitty Breskin Memorial Bridge (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1843
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STOVER, RENY

Legislative Document
No. 1843
H.P. 1175
House of Representatives, April 27, 2023
Resolve, to Name a Bridge in the Town of Bremen the Kitty Breskin 
Memorial Bridge
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.
Cosponsored by Senator: RENY of Lincoln.
Sec. 1. Bridge in Bremen renamed. Resolved: That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 6472 on Waldoboro Road in the Town of Bremen, 
currently known as the Muscongus Bridge, the Kitty Breskin Memorial Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 6472 on 
Waldoboro Road in the Town of Bremen the Kitty Breskin Memorial Bridge.
Resolve, to Support Energy Upgrades at Maine Public Schools and Ensure That New School Construction Meets Current Energy Efficiency Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1842
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LaROCHELLE, KESSLER, MALON, OSHER

Legislative Document
No. 1842
H.P. 1174
House of Representatives, April 27, 2023
Resolve, to Support Energy Upgrades at Maine Public Schools and 
Ensure That New School Construction Meets Current Energy 
Efficiency Standards
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representatives: KESSLER of South Portland, MALON of Biddeford, 
OSHER of Orono.
Sec. 1.  Department of Education to form working group. Resolved:  That 
the Department of Education shall form a working group that includes representatives of 
the Maine Municipal Association, Maine School Management Association, Maine School 
Superintendents Association, Maine Education Association, Efficiency Maine and other 
interested parties to review and recommend changes to the department's new construction 
and renovation energy efficiency standards for schools with an emphasis on heating and 
cooling systems. The working group shall also consider the best ways to upgrade existing 
schools' older heating and cooling systems to more energy-efficient systems and how those 
upgrades can be made cost-neutral for school administrative units. The department shall 
report the working group's findings and recommended law changes to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs by December 6, 2023. The committee may 
report out legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st 
Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Education to form a working group to review 
and recommend changes to the department's new construction and renovation energy 
efficiency standards with an emphasis on heating and cooling systems. The working group 
must also consider the best ways to upgrade existing schools' older heating and cooling 
systems to more energy-efficient systems and how those upgrades can be made cost-neutral 
for school administrative units. The department must report its findings and recommended 
law changes to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1845
Committee Amendment CA_A_H606 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1849
Committee Amendment CA_A_S191 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1847
Committee Amendment CA_A_S183 (Senate)

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Resolve, to Designate the Route 15 Bridge Located in the Town of Kenduskeag the William S. Pullen Bridge (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1848
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GUERIN, GRIFFIN

Legislative Document
No. 1848
S.P. 749
In Senate, April 27, 2023
Resolve, to Designate the Route 15 Bridge Located in the Town of 
Kenduskeag the William S. Pullen Bridge
(AFTER DEADLINE)
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative GRIFFIN of Levant.
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 resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 
2967 on Route 15 in the Town of Kenduskeag the William S. Pullen Bridge to honor the 
World War II soldier who was killed in action; and
Whereas, it is imperative that this designation take place before the expiration of the 
90-day period to be in time for the planned formal celebration in the Town of Kenduskeag; 
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. Route 15 bridge in Kenduskeag renamed.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation shall designate Bridge 2967 on Route 15, which crosses 
Kenduskeag Stream in the Town of Kenduskeag, currently known as the Wooster Bridge, 
the William S. Pullen Bridge.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 2967 on 
Route 15 in the Town of Kenduskeag the William S. Pullen Bridge.
An Act to Ensure Fair and Timely Payment in the Harvesting of Forest Products
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1849
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: JACKSON, THERIAULT, BLACK, HICKMAN, INGWERSEN, CRAY, FAULKINGHAM, GUERRETTE, PLUECKER
Amends: 10 MRSA §2363-A

Legislative Document
No. 1849
S.P. 750
In Senate, April 27, 2023
An Act to Ensure Fair and Timely Payment in the Harvesting of 
Forest Products
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Fort Kent and
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, HICKMAN of Kennebec, INGWERSEN of York, 
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GUERRETTE of 
Caribou, PLUECKER of Warren.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §2363-A, sub-§2, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 154, §1, is 
amended to read:
D.  When a service contract for harvesting wood requires payment on a per tonnage 
basis, the contracting party must notify the contractor of the price per ton to be paid 
under the contract prior to the contractor's providing the harvesting service; and
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §2363-A, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 154, §1, is 
amended to read:
E.  For service contracts for hauling wood, the contracting party must notify the 
contractor of the price per ton to be paid under the contract prior to the contractor's 
providing the hauling service.; and
Sec. 3.  10 MRSA §2363-A, sub-§2, ¶F is enacted to read:
F.  The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or a wood scaler under 
contract with the department shall conduct random inspections to ensure that a 
contractor is paid within 15 days of weighing wood under this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or a wood 
scaler under contract with the department to conduct random inspections to ensure that a 
contractor is paid within 15 days of weighing wood.