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An Act to Provide Funding for Hospital Security in Aroostook County
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1485
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STEWART, JACKSON, ARDELL, BABIN, QUINT, THERIAULT

Legislative Document
No. 1485
S.P. 606
In Senate, April 5, 2023
An Act to Provide Funding for Hospital Security in Aroostook 
County
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: ARDELL of 
Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, QUINT of Hodgdon, THERIAULT of Fort Kent.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to Cary Medical Center in Caribou and Houlton 
Regional Hospital in Houlton to help with the hiring of 2 full-time security officers.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$200,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$200,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding to Cary Medical Center in Caribou and Houlton 
Regional Hospital in Houlton to help with the hiring of 2 full-time security officers.
An Act to Exempt Tractor Trailer Trucks from the Excise Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1486
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: STEWART, MASON
Amends: 36 MRSA §1482

Legislative Document
No. 1486
S.P. 607
In Senate, April 5, 2023
An Act to Exempt Tractor Trailer Trucks from the Excise Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative: MASON of Lisbon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1482, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 263, §1, is further 
amended by amending subparagraph (3) to read:
(3)  For commercial vehicles manufactured in model year 1996 and after, the 
amount of excise tax due for trucks or truck tractors registered for more than 26,000 
pounds and for Class A special mobile equipment, as defined in Title 29‑A, section 
101, subsection 70, the amount of excise tax due is based on the purchase price in 
the original year of title rather than on the list price.  Verification of purchase price 
for the application of excise tax is determined by the initial bill of sale or the state 
sales tax document provided at point of purchase.  The initial bill of sale is that 
issued by the dealer to the initial purchaser of a new vehicle the Class A special 
mobile equipment.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1482, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8.  Exemptions.  A truck or truck tractor registered for more than 26,000 pounds is 
exempt from the excise tax under this section.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts trucks and truck tractors registered for more than 26,000 pounds from 
the excise tax.
An Act to Reduce Rental Housing Costs by Eliminating Additional Fees at or Prior to the Commencement of Tenancy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1490
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: KESSLER, ANKELES, CLUCHEY, HASENFUS, RIELLY, WHITE
Amends: 14 MRSA §6030-H

Legislative Document
No. 1490
H.P. 945
House of Representatives, April 5, 2023
An Act to Reduce Rental Housing Costs by Eliminating Additional 
Fees at or Prior to the Commencement of Tenancy
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, 
HASENFUS of Readfield, RIELLY of Westbrook, WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6030-H is enacted to read:
§6030-H.  Limit on initial amount paid by tenant or prospective tenant
At or prior to the commencement of a tenancy, a landlord, the landlord's agent or a real 
estate broker may not require a tenant or prospective tenant to pay an amount in excess of 
the following:
1.  Rent. The rent for the first full month of occupancy;
2.  Security deposit.  A security deposit as limited by section 6032; and
3.  Key and lock.  The purchase and installation cost for a key and lock.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that at or prior to the commencement of a tenancy, a landlord, the 
landlord's agent or a real estate broker may not require a tenant or prospective tenant to pay 
an amount in excess of the rent for the first full month of occupancy, a security deposit and 
the purchase and installation cost for a key and lock.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1491
Committee Amendment CA_A_H351 (House)

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An Act to Increase Affordable Housing by Expanding Tax Increment Financing
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1493
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S726 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 948, 
L.D. 1493, "An Act to Increase Affordable Housing by Expanding Tax Increment 
Financing" 
Amend the amendment in section 10 in sub-c. 7 in section 5250-W in subsection 5 in 
the first line (page 3, line 36 in amendment) by inse1iing after the following: "subchapter" 
the following: 'within existing resources' 
Amend the amendment on page 4 by striking out all of the first instructional paragraph 
(page 4, line 3 in amendment). 
Amend the amendment on page 4 by striking out all of section 7. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pa1i letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Commissioner of 
,conomic and Community 
Development to adminis • 
• • 
within existing 
resources and removes th 
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(Senator ROTUND 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/11/24 feae 
LD 1493 
LR 1111(04) 
An Act to Increase Affordable Housing by Expanding Tax Increment Financing 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'X" to Committee Amendment "A"(_ S-12-ltl.) 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fµnd 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($75,942) 
($101,884) 
($75,942) 
. ($101,884) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($105,192) 
($105,192) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($108,619) 
($108,619) 
This amendment eliminates the ongoing General Fund appropriations of $75,942 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $101,884 
in. fiscal year 2024-25 included in the committee amendment to the Business Development program within the 
Department of Economic and Community Development for one Development Program Officer position and related 
All Other costs to establish and administer the Evergreen Housing Zones program and, instead, requires the 
department to implement and administer the program within existing budgeted resources. The ability of the 
department to do so without impacting other programs and services cannot be determined at this time. 
LRl 111 (04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1493
Committee Amendment CA_A_H646 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1495
Committee Amendment CA_A_H359 (House)

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An Act to Prohibit Noncompete Clauses
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1496
Committee Amendment CA_A_H768 (House)
Amends: 26 MRSA §599-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " pf " to H.P. 951, L.D. 1496, "An Act to Prohibit
Noncompete Clauses"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'An Act to Restrict Noncompete Clauses'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 26 MRSA §599-A, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2019,c, 513, §1, is repealed.
Sec. 2. 26 MRSA §599-A, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:
2-A. Public policy; enforceabUitv of noncompete aereements. Noncompete
agreements are contrary to public policy and are enforceable only to the extent that they
are reasonable and are not broader than necessary to protect:
A. The employer's trade secrets, as defmed in Title 10. section 1542. subsection 4; or
B. The_employer, jf the employee has an ownership interest in the employer.
A noncomuete aereement may be presumed necessary if the employer's trade secrets
cannot be adequately protected through an alternative restrictive covenant. includmg but
not limited to^a nonsolicitation agreement or a nondisclosure or confidentiality aereement,
Sec. 3. 26 MRSA §599-A, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2023, c. 118, §1, is further
amended to read:
3. Prohibited for certain workers. Notwithstanding subsection S 2-A. an employer
may not require or permit an employee to enter into a noncompete agreement with the
employer if:
A. The employee is earning wages at or below 400% of the federal poverty level; or
B. The employee is a veterinarian licensed under Title 32, chapter 71-A and is
employed in a veterinary facility in which the employee does not have an ownership
interest,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " !\" to H.P. 951, L,D. 1496
A court may not enforce a noncompete agreement entered into or renewed with an
employee who is a veterinarian licensed under Title 32, chapter 71-A before (fee
effective date of this paragraph October 25,2023 unless the employee is working in a
veterinary facility in which the employee has an ownership interest.
Sec. 4. 26 MRSA §S99-A, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2019,c. 513, §1, is amended
to read:
7. Application. %is Except as otherwise provided, this section applies to all
noncompete agreements entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of this sootion
September 19.2019,
Sec. 5. Application. This Act applies to all noncompete agreements entered into
or renewed on or after the effective date of this Act.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. This amendment provides that
noncompete agreements are enforceable only if they are reasonable and are not broader
than necessary to protect an employer's trade secrets or protect an employer when the
employee has an ownership interest in the employer. The amendment also makes technical
changes and clarifies the application of the legislation.
Page2-131LR1713(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1499
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SHAGOURY, POLEWARCZYK, HICKMAN, BRENNAN, DODGE, MADIGAN, MALON, RUSSELL

Legislative Document
No. 1499
H.P. 954
House of Representatives, April 5, 2023
An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain 
Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Representative POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, Senator HICKMAN of 
Kennebec and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, MADIGAN of 
Waterville, MALON of Biddeford, RUSSELL of Verona Island.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Reduction in early retirement penalty for certain state employees 
and teachers.  Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 17852, 
subsection 3-A or any other provision of law to the contrary, beginning October 1, 2023 
the reduction in the retirement benefit for a qualified member is 2.25% for each year that 
the qualified member's age precedes 62 years of age at retirement.
As used in this section, "qualified member" means a member of the Maine Public 
Employees Retirement System who:
1.  Retired from service as a state employee between July 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012 
or as a teacher between July 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012;
2.  Had completed 25 or more years of creditable service upon retirement;
3.  Had neither 10 years of creditable service nor had reached 60 years of age with one 
year of creditable service immediately before July 1, 1993; and
4.  Had not attained 62 years of age as of retirement from service as a state employee 
or teacher.
As used in this section, "creditable service," "employee," "member," "retirement," 
"retirement benefit," "state employee" and "teacher" have the same meanings as in Title 5, 
section 17001.
SUMMARY
Under changes made to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System in 1993, 
employees who were members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System as of 
July 1, 1993 but did not have 10 years of creditable service as of July 1, 1993 are required 
to have 25 years of creditable service and attain 62 years of age in order to avoid incurring 
a penalty of 6% of earned benefits for each year the person retires before attaining 62 years 
of age.  Prior to that change, the penalty was 2.25% for each year below 60 years of age 
the person retired.
Beginning October 1, 2023, this bill changes the rate of the penalty for those state 
employees who retired between July 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012 and for teachers who 
retired between July 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012 who had at least 25 years of service on July 
1, 2011 but had not attained 62 years of age to 2.25% for each year the person was below 
years of age upon retirement from service.
An Act Regardmg Penalties for Early Retirement for Certam Members of the Mame Pubhc Employees Retirement System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1499
Committee Amendment CA_A_H397 (House)

COMMITIEB AMENDMENT" A,, to HP 954, LD 1499, "An Act Regardmg 
Penalties for Early Retirement for Certam Members of the Mame Pubhc Employees 
Retirement System" 
Amend the bill by msertmg after section 1 the followmg 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocat1ons. The followmg app1opnations and 
allocat10ns are made 
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 
Retirement System - Retirement Allowance Fund 0085 
Imtiative Provides one-tune funds to pay the unfunded actuarial habihty created by 
penmttmg certam state employees who retrred between July 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012 
and teachers who retired between July 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012 to have their benefits 
recalculated based on an early retirement 1eduction of 2 25% per year rather than a 6% 
reduction 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$5,946,000 
$5,946,000 
2024-25 
$0 
$0 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment 1s the maJority report of the committee It adds an appropnatmns and 
allocations section 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
App1oved 06/06/23 ~ae 
LD 1499 
LR 850(02) 
An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public 
Employees Retirement System 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A { H-39'7) 
Committee: Labor and Housing 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Gene1 al Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Genet al Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$5,946,000 
$5,946,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill mcludes a one-time General Fund appropnat10n of $5,946,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 to the Retirement 
Allowance Fund w1thm the Mame Public Employees Retu ement System to pay for the unfunded actuarial hab1hty 
created by penmttmg certam state employees who retired between July 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012 and certam 
teachers who retired between July 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012 to have their retirement benefits recalculated based on an 
early retnement 1educt10n of 2 25% per year rather than the 6% early retirement reduction m current law This 
recalculation would be effective on October 1, 2023 
LR0850(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1501
Committee Amendment CA_A_H250 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1502
Committee Amendment CA_A_H349 (House)

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An Act to Provide Consistency of Process for Maine's Electoral Votes by Prohibiting Enactment of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1502
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: ANDREWS
Amends: 21-A MRSA §8

Legislative Document
No. 1502
H.P. 957
House of Representatives, April 5, 2023
An Act to Provide Consistency of Process for Maine's Electoral 
Votes by Prohibiting Enactment of the National Popular Vote 
Interstate Compact
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §8 is enacted to read:
§8.  National Popular Vote Interstate Compact prohibited
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Legislature may not enact 
the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact as long as the State uses ranked-choice 
voting as defined in section 1, subsection 35-A for any election in the State.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the Legislature from enacting the National Popular Vote Interstate 
Compact as long as the State uses ranked-choice voting for any election in the State.
An Act to Exempt Broadband Equipment from the Sales and Use Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1504
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TERRY, BENNETT, ANKELES, CLOUTIER, CROCKETT, DODGE, GRAHAM, RUDNICKI, PIERCE
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 1504
H.P. 959
House of Representatives, April 5, 2023
An Act to Exempt Broadband Equipment from the Sales and Use 
Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CROCKETT of 
Portland, DODGE of Belfast, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, 
Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§115 is enacted to read:
115.  Machinery and equipment used to provide broadband communications.  
Beginning January 1, 2024, sales of machinery and equipment used to provide broadband 
communications service to a broadband communications service provider. 
For purposes of this subsection:
A. 
"Broadband 
communications 
service" 
means 
Internet 
access 
service, 
telecommunications services under section 2551, subsection 20-A or video 
programming service;
B. "Broadband communications service provider" means a person or an affiliate of a 
person who provides broadband communications service;
C. "Machinery and equipment used to provide broadband communications service" 
includes but is not limited to a wire, cable, fiber, conduit, antenna, pole, switch, router, 
amplifier, rectifier, repeater, receiver, multiplexer, duplexer, transmitter, circuit card, 
insulating and protective material and case, power equipment, backup power 
equipment, storage device, modem, software, cable modem termination system 
component, wireless fidelity equipment and other central office or so-called headend 
and hub equipment including a channel card, frame and cabinet or equipment used in 
successor technology including an item used to monitor, test, maintain, enable or 
facilitate qualifying equipment, machinery, ancillary component, appurtenance, 
accessory or other infrastructure that is used in whole or in part to provide broadband 
communications service; and
D. "Video programming service" means video programming and associated audio 
signals used to provide consumer entertainment and information service by means of 
broadcast cable television or direct-to-home satellite delivery, Internet or other forms 
of mass communication.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts from the sales and use tax sales of machinery and equipment used to 
provide broadband communications service to a broadband communications service 
provider.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1503
Committee Amendment CA_A_H599 (House)

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An Act to Amend the MEaine Cooperative Affordable Housing Ownership Act
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1505
Committee Amendment CA_A_H736 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ » to H.P. 960, L.D. 1505, "An Act to Amend the
MEaine Cooperative Affordable Housing Ownership Act"
Amend the bill in section 7 in § 1764 by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 2, lines
22 to 25 in L.D.) and inserting the following:
'1. Proeram inclusion. Housing cooperatives and residents of housing cooperatives
as classified or categorized m subsection 2 as owners, landlords, tenants or renters must be
considered for eUgibilitv_as^wnersJandloi'ds, tenants or renters for all state and municroal
housing assistance programs. includme publicly funded m'oerams administered by private
agenciesL notwjthstandinfi_state_law or _aeencv rules to the contrary, including but not
limited to:
A. Enerev efficiency and weatherization assistance oroerams administered by the
Efficiency Maine Tmst Board set out in Title 3 5-A. section 10103. subsection 2;
B. Programs administered by the Maine State Housing Authority established by Title
30-A. section 4722. includine but not limited to home fuel and electricity assistance
programs, manufactured home reulacement proprams and proerams to assist tenants
with locatmg housing and•withthe rental aBnUcation process and to orovide suoDortive
seryices to nromote successful landlord-tenant relationships; and
C, Municipal general assistance provided pursuant to Title 22. chapter 1161.
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies how housing cooperatives and residents of housing
cooperatives are considered homeowners, landlords, tenants or renters for the purposes of
eligibility for state and municipal housing assistance programs. The amendment also
denotes the types of programs for which housing cooperatives and residents of housing
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to H.P.960, L.D.1505
cooperatives must be considered for eligibility as homeowners, landlords, renters or
tenants,
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Page2-131LR0185(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 01/25/24 f^ac-
LD 1505 LR 185(02)
An Act to Amend the Maine Cooperative Affordable Housing Ownership Act
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/^' (^-f".
Committee: Housing
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Other funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Allowing residents of housing cooperatives to apply for all state and municipal housing assistance programs is not
: expected to significantly increase the number of applications for these programs as there are relatively few housing
cooperatives currently in the State.
LR0185C021 - Fiscal Note - Pace 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1506
Senate Amendment SA_A_S185 (Senate)

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An Act to Ensure a Strategic Approach to Maine's Energy Transition by Imposing a Moratorium on Lithium Mining
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1508
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: O'NEIL, GROHOSKI, MILLIKEN, PLUECKER, WILLIAMS, ZEIGLER, BEEBE-CENTER
Amends: 38 MRSA §490-M, 38 MRSA §490-O

Legislative Document
No. 1508
H.P. 963
House of Representatives, April 5, 2023
An Act to Ensure a Strategic Approach to Maine's Energy 
Transition by Imposing a Moratorium on Lithium Mining
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'NEIL of Saco.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and
Representatives: MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, PLUECKER of Warren, WILLIAMS of Bar 
Harbor, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §490-MM, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 653, §23 and 
affected by §33, is amended to read:
8.  Metallic mineral.  "Metallic mineral" means any ore or material to be excavated 
from the natural deposits on or in the earth for its metallic mineral content to be used for 
commercial or industrial purposes. "Metallic mineral" includes, but is not limited to, 
lithium and does not include thorium or uranium.
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §490-OO, sub-§4, ¶P is enacted to read:
P.  The mining operation will not involve the extraction or removal of ore or other 
material that contains lithium.
This paragraph is repealed October 1, 2028.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act to clarify that the term 
"metallic mineral" as used in that law includes lithium.  It also prohibits the Department of 
Environmental Protection from issuing a mining permit under that law for a mining 
operation that involves the extraction or removal of ore or other material that contains 
lithium.  This prohibition is repealed October 1, 2028.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1512
Committee Amendment CA_A_H468 (House)

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An Act to Fund Delivery of Emergency Medical Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1515
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, FARRIN, HASENFUS, SALISBURY, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 1515
H.P. 970
House of Representatives, April 5, 2023
An Act to Fund Delivery of Emergency Medical Services
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: HASENFUS of Readfield, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senator: President 
JACKSON of Aroostook.
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 appropriations to support existing transportation costs of emergency 
medical services.  These appropriations must be reduced to the maximum extent possible 
through the use of public and private Medicaid match programs.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$45,000,000
$70,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$45,000,000
$70,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides General Fund appropriations to the Department of Public Safety to 
support existing transportation costs of emergency medical services. These appropriations 
must be reduced to the maximum extent possible through the use of public and private 
Medicaid match programs.
An Act to Amend the Laws Govemmg Operatmg Under the Influence
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1519
Committee Amendment CA_A_H233 (House)

COMMITTEE AMEND:MENT "A" to HP 974, L D 1519, "An Act to Amend the 
Laws Govemmg Operatmg Under the Influence" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out the title and substttutmg the followmg 
'An Act Regardmg Reinstatement of the License of a Person Convicted of Violations 
of Operating Under the Influence' 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out all of sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 
Amend the bill by strikmg out all of section 12 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
numbei to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which 1s the mmouty report of the committee, removes from the bill 
the provisions m the motor vehicle laws 1 egardmg operatmg under the influence, or OUI, 
except for the provision authonzmg the remstatement of the license of a person with 2 OUI 
offenses after 2 months of a suspension penod has been served tf the person mstalls an 
igmtlon mterlock device approved by the Secretary of State m the motor vehicle the person 
operates for the length of suspension time remammg 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/10/23 /Wa<:!. 
LD 1519 
LR 1835(02) 
An Act to Amend the Laws Govermng Operating Under the Influence 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A ( /{-235) 
Committee: Crimmal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
The bill decreases from 9 months to 2 months the remstatement penod for a person who has had 2 QUI offenses a1 
has mstalled an igmtlon mterlock device While revenues from remstatement fees will not change, it is possible th 
some fees may be received m an earlier fiscal year than under existmg law 
LR1835(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1520
Committee Amendment CA_A_H330 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1522
Committee Amendment CA_A_H661 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1523
Committee Amendment CA_A_H306 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1524
Committee Amendment CA_A_H534 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1525
Committee Amendment CA_A_H368 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1526
Committee Amendment CA_A_H644 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1527
Committee Amendment CA_A_H268 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1528
Committee Amendment CA_A_H594 (House)

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An Act to Promote the Community School Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1527
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN, INGWERSEN, DODGE, GATTINE, GRAMLICH, MALON, PERRY, SARGENT, SHAGOURY, RAFFERTY

Legislative Document
No. 1527
H.P. 982
House of Representatives, April 5, 2023
An Act to Promote the Community School Program
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and
Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, GATTINE of Westbrook, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard 
Beach, MALON of Biddeford, PERRY of Calais, SARGENT of York, SHAGOURY of 
Hallowell, Senator: RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Community school application, procedures and criteria.  By October 
1, 2023, the Department of Education shall develop an application process, procedures and 
criteria for implementing the requirements for designation of community schools pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 333.  The department shall adopt rules 
to implement this section.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules 
as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308
Initiative: Provides additional one-time funding for grants to public elementary and 
secondary schools to expand the community school program pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 333.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Education to develop an application process, 
procedures and criteria for implementing the requirements for designation of community 
schools pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 333.  It also provides 
additional one-time funding of $2,000,000 in fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 to expand 
the community school program.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1531
Committee Amendment CA_A_H372 (House)

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Resolve, to Implement a 4-year Moratorium on Solar Energy Subsidies and Direct the Department of Environmental Protection to Study the Economic Impact of Industrial Solar Energy Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1531
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM, CAMPBELL, DUNPHY, FOSTER, LANDRY, LEMELIN, THERIAULT

Legislative Document
No. 1531
H.P. 986
House of Representatives, April 5, 2023
Resolve, to Implement a 4-year Moratorium on Solar Energy 
Subsidies and Direct the Department of Environmental Protection 
to Study the Economic Impact of Industrial Solar Energy Projects
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, DUNPHY of Embden, FOSTER 
of Dexter, LANDRY of Farmington, LEMELIN of Chelsea, THERIAULT of Fort Kent.
Sec. 1.  Four-year moratorium on solar energy subsidies implemented. 
Resolved:  That an agency, department, bureau, office or independent governmental unit 
of the State may not provide or disburse any subsidy or assistance to a private person for 
the purpose of researching, developing, implementing, constructing or supporting a solar 
energy project for a period of 4 years after the effective date of this resolve.
Sec. 2.  Department of Environmental Protection to study economic impact 
of industrial solar energy projects. Resolved:  That the Department of 
Environmental Protection shall study the economic impact of industrial solar energy 
projects in the State. By December 6, 2023, the department shall report the results of the 
study along with any recommended legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Environment and Natural Resources. The joint standing committee may report out 
legislation based on the study to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve implements a 4-year moratorium on solar energy subsidies provided or 
disbursed by the State to a private person and directs the Department of Environmental 
Protection to study the economic impact of industrial solar energy projects in the State and 
report the results of the study to the Legislature.
An Act to Require the Timely Reimbursement by the State of Costs Incurred by a School Administrative Unit for Special Education Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1532
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LYMAN, TIMBERLAKE, HALL, POLEWARCZYK, SAMPSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §7001, 20-A MRSA §7301

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No. 1532
H.P. 987
House of Representatives, April 5, 2023
An Act to Require the Timely Reimbursement by the State of Costs 
Incurred by a School Administrative Unit for Special Education 
Programs
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and
Representatives: HALL of Wilton, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, SAMPSON of Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §7001, sub-§2-D is enacted to read:
2-D.  Individualized education plan.  "Individualized education plan" is a plan or 
program developed to ensure a child with a disability who is attending an elementary or 
secondary school receives specialized instruction and related services.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §7301, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.  Reimbursement.  Within 4 months of a request by a school administrative unit, the 
State shall reimburse the school administrative unit for costs under this chapter incurred by 
the school administrative unit for implementing and administering an individualized 
education plan.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that, within 4 months of a request by a school administrative unit, the 
State reimburse a school administrative unit for costs of special education programs 
incurred by the school administrative unit for implementing and administering an 
individualized education plan.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1535
Committee Amendment CA_A_H600 (House)

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An Act.to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution and to Provide Additional Funding Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1537
Committee Amendment CA_A_S683 (Senate)

LD 1537 
LR 1431(02) 
An Act.to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl 
Substances Pollution and to Provide Additional Funding 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "4' ( S, Ul ~~ 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection to implement the provisions of this bill are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR 1431 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Certificate of Need
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1541
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MORRIS

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No. 1541
H.P. 993
House of Representatives, April 6, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Certificate of Need
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:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing the certificate of need requirements in 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, chapter 103-A.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1539
Committee Amendment CA_A_H629 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1543
House Amendment HA_A_H537 (House)

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Committee Amendment CA_A_H504 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1544
Committee Amendment CA_A_H712 (House)

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An Act to Support Maine Craft Brewers by Amending the Law Regarding Breweries with Multiple Locations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1548
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CROCKETT

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No. 1548
H.P. 1000
House of Representatives, April 6, 2023
An Act to Support Maine Craft Brewers by Amending the Law 
Regarding Breweries with Multiple Locations
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CROCKETT 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 align Maine law with federal law regarding the regulation of 
breweries with multiple locations.
An Act to Temporarily Prohibit the State from Mandating COVID-Vaccinations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1547
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: QUINT, MOORE, BOYER, FOSTER, GREENWOOD, GRIFFIN, HAGGAN, LYMAN, MASON, SWALLOW
Amends: 22 MRSA §802

Legislative Document
No. 1547
H.P. 999
House of Representatives, April 6, 2023
An Act to Temporarily Prohibit the State from Mandating COVID-
Vaccinations
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, FOSTER of Dexter, GREENWOOD of Wales, GRIFFIN 
of Levant, HAGGAN of Hampden, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, MASON of Lisbon, 
SWALLOW of Houlton.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, vaccines for COVID-19 may have additional complications; and
Whereas, this legislation must take effect immediately in order to provide a timely 
response to efforts related to COVID-19; 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.  22 MRSA §802, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Five-year moratorium on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.  Notwithstanding 
any law to the contrary, mandatory vaccinations for coronavirus disease 2019, which is 
also known as COVID-19, are prohibited for 5 years from the date of a vaccine's first 
emergency use authorization by the United States Department of Health and Human 
Services, Food and Drug Administration in order to allow for safety testing and 
investigations into reproductive harm.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for 5 years from the date of 
a vaccine's first emergency use authorization by the United States Department of Health 
and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration in order to allow for safety testing 
and investigations into reproductive harm.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1549
Committee Amendment CA_A_H373 (House)

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