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Resolve, to Drrect the Umvers1ty of Mame System to Study the Feas1b1hty of Estabhshmg a Pubhc Allopath1c Medical School m Penobscot County
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0129
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S440 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to SP 68, 
L D 129, "Resolve, to Drrect the Umvers1ty of Mame System to Study the Feas1b1hty of 
Estabhshmg a Pubhc Allopath1c Medical School m Penobscot County" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out everythmg after sect10n 3 and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 4. Report. Resolved: That, by November 6, 2025, the Umvers1ty of Mame 
System shall submit a report that mcludes but 1s not hm1ted to recommended leg1slat1on 
and appropriations requests based on its study and analysis m sect10ns 1 and 2 to the Jomt 
standmg committee of the Legislature havmgJunsd1ct1on over education matters The Jomt 
standmg committee may report out leg1slat1on related to the report to the Second Regular 
Session of the 132nd Legislature 
Sec. 5. 
Appropriations and allocat1ons. Resolved: That the followmg 
appropnat10ns and allocations are made 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Educational and General ActJ.v1tJ.es - UMS 0031 
Imtiat1ve Provides one-time funds to contract with vendors for the data and analysis 
requrred to conduct a study to determme the feas1b1hty of estabhshmg a pubhc allopath1c 
medical school m Penobscot County 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$75,000 
$75,000· 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A 
"to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to SP 68, L D 129 
I 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the due date from November 6, 2024 to November 6, 2025 
for the report reqmred from the Umversity of Mame System The amendment also replaces 
the appropnat10ns and allocations section 
SPONSORED BY: ---------------
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUilllil 1 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07 /17 /23 feae. 
LD 129 
LR 593(04) 
Resolve, to Direct the Umversity of Mame System to Study the Feasibihty of Estabhshmg a Pubhc 
Allopath1c Medical School m Penobscot County 
Fiscal Note for Senate Am~ndment ''A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
\ Appropnations/Allocat10ns 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
1Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($150,000) 
$75,000 
($150,000) 
$75,000 
Pro1ections 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
ProJect1ons 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
This amendment ehmmates the one-time General Fund appi opnat10n of $150,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 mcluded 111 
the bill for the Umversity of Mame System (UMS) to contract with vendo1 s for the data and analysis 1 eqmred to 
conduct a study to determme the feas1bihty of estabhshmg a publtc allopathic medical school 111 Penobscot County 
and mstead provides a one-time General Fund appropnat1011 of $75,000 111 fiscal year 2024-25 for the same purpose 
LR0593(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Direct the University of Maine System to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Public Allopathic Medical School in Penobscot County
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0129
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 129
S.P. 68
In Senate, January 10, 2023
Resolve, to Direct the University of Maine System to Study the 
Feasibility of Establishing a Public Allopathic Medical School in 
Penobscot County
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Sec. 1. University of Maine System study. Resolved: That the University of 
Maine System shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a public 
allopathic medical school in Penobscot County. 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That, by December 6, 2023, the University of Maine 
System shall submit a report based on its evaluation in section 1 to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.  The Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs may report out legislation related to the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 131st Legislature. 
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the University of Maine System to conduct a study to evaluate the 
feasibility of establishing a public allopathic medical school in Penobscot County.  The 
University of Maine System is required to submit a report based on its evaluation by 
December 6, 2023 to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, 
which may report out legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 
131st Legislature.
An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0132
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_B_S791 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ",0 " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 71, 
L.D. 132, "An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood 
Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
•Sec. 2. Transfer to unappropriated surplus of General Fund; Department 
of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Other Special Revenue Funds, 
Fund to Address PF AS Contamination. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the 
contrary, on or before June 30, 2025, the State Controller shall transfer $90,000 from the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Other Special Revenue Funds, 
Fund to Address PF AS Contamination account to the unappropriated surplus of the General 
Fund.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" by adding a one-time transfer of 
$90,000 from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Other Special 
Revenue Funds, Fund to Address PF AS Contamination to the unappropriated surplus of 
the General Fund in fiscal year 2024-25. 
SPONSOREDBY~~-
(Senator BRE 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE UQUlllED 
(IN---
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/10/24 feae 
LD 132 
LR 143(06) 
An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for 
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'~" to Committee Amendment "A" ( 3-19/) 
Sponsor: Sen. Brenrr'er of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$0 
($90,000) 
$90,000 
($90,000) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment adds a one-time transfer of $90,000 from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, 
Other Special Revenue Funds, Fund to Address PFAS Contamination to the unappropriated surplus of the General 
Fund in fiscal year 2024-25. 
LR0143(06) - Fiscal Note - Page l of 1
An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0132
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BRENNER
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4320-V

Legislative Document
No. 132
S.P. 71
In Senate, January 10, 2023
An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage 
for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4320-V is enacted to read:
§4320-V.  Coverage for blood testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl 
substances
1.  Definition.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, 
"perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" means any member of the class of 
fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
2.  Required coverage.  A carrier offering a health plan in this State shall provide 
coverage for blood testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to an enrollee.
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to all policies, contracts and certificates 
executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or after 
January 1, 2024.  For purposes of this Act, all contracts are deemed to be renewed no later 
than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
SUMMARY
This bill requires carriers offering health plans in this State to provide coverage for 
blood testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.  The requirements of the 
bill apply to health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2024.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0133
Committee Amendment CA_A_S9 (Senate)

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An Act to Include a Representative of Newspaper and Other Press Interests on the Archives Advisory Board
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0133
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CARNEY, POIRIER, BALDACCI, NANGLE, COPELAND, STOVER
Amends: 5 MRSA §96

Legislative Document
No. 133
S.P. 72
In Senate, January 10, 2023
An Act to Include a Representative of Newspaper and Other Press 
Interests on the Archives Advisory Board
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan and
Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, NANGLE of Cumberland, Representatives: COPELAND 
of Saco, STOVER of Boothbay.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §96, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 50, §12, is amended to 
read:
2.  Members.  The Archives Advisory Board consists of 9 10 voting members with 
expertise in the administrative, fiscal, legal and historical value of records.  Voting 
members of the board must represent the spectrum of records in the State and are appointed 
by the Secretary of State as follows:
A.  Two public members representing the interests of public access to government 
records, recommended by a public interest group;
B.  Two members from municipal or county government with expertise in local 
government records, recommended by local or county government entities;
C.  One member representing a state or local historical society, recommended by a state 
or local historical society;
D.  One member with expertise in the legal requirements of records retention and public 
records law, recommended by the Attorney General;
E.  One member with expertise in the State's fiscal requirements of records retention, 
recommended by the Governor;
F.  One member from the executive branch with expertise in executive branch records, 
recommended by the Governor; and
G.  One member from the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office 
of Information Technology with expertise in electronic records, electronic records 
management systems and emerging technology related to electronic records, 
recommended by the Governor.; and
H.  One member representing newspaper and other press interests, recommended by a 
professional news organization. 
The State Archivist serves as a nonvoting member.
SUMMARY
This bill adds to the membership of the Archives Advisory Board one member 
representing newspaper and other press interests.
An Act to Increase the Handling Fee for Beverage Containers Reimbursed to Dealers and Redemption Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0134
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: JACKSON, GRAMLICH, BRENNER, BOYLE
Amends: 38 MRSA §3106

Legislative Document
No. 134
S.P. 73
In Senate, January 10, 2023
An Act to Increase the Handling Fee for Beverage Containers 
Reimbursed to Dealers and Redemption Centers
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach and
Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland, Representative: BOYLE of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §3106, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2019, c. 526, §7, is further 
amended to read:
7.  Reimbursement of handling costs.  Reimbursement of handling costs is governed 
by this subsection.
A.  In addition to the payment of the refund value, the initiator of the deposit under 
section 3103, subsections 1, 2 and 4 shall reimburse the dealer or redemption center 
for the cost of handling beverage containers subject to section 3103, in an amount that 
equals at least 3¢ per returned container for containers picked up by the initiator before 
March 1, 2004, at least 3 1/2¢ for containers picked up on or after March 1, 2004 and 
before March 1, 2010, at least 4¢ for containers picked up on or after March 1, 2010 
and before January 1, 2020 and, at least 4 1/2¢ for containers picked up on or after 
January 1, 2020 and before January 1, 2024 and at least 5¢ for containers picked up on 
or after January 1, 2024.  The initiator of the deposit may reimburse the dealer or 
redemption center directly or indirectly through a party with which it has entered into 
a commingling agreement.
B.  In addition to the payment of the refund value, the initiator of the deposit under 
section 3103, subsection 3 shall reimburse the dealer or redemption center for the cost 
of handling beverage containers subject to section 3103 in an amount that equals at 
least 3¢ per returned container for containers picked up by the initiator before March 
1, 2004, at least 3 1/2¢ for containers picked up on or after March 1, 2004 and before 
March 1, 2010, at least 4¢ for containers picked up on or after March 1, 2010 and before 
January 1, 2020 and, at least 4 1/2¢ for containers picked up on or after January 1, 2020 
and before January 1, 2024 and at least 5¢ for containers picked up on or after January 
1, 2024.  The initiator of the deposit may reimburse the dealer or redemption center 
directly or indirectly through a contracted agent or through a party with which it has 
entered into a commingling agreement.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the reimbursement to a dealer or redemption center for the cost of 
handling beverage containers by 1/2¢ to 5¢ beginning January 1, 2024.
An Act to Require Manure Bags for Horse-drawn Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0135
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STEWART, UNDERWOOD, BLACK, ARDELL, BABIN, GUERRETTE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1909-C, 29-A MRSA §1909-D

Legislative Document
No. 135
S.P. 74
In Senate, January 10, 2023
An Act to Require Manure Bags for Horse-drawn Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle and
Senator: BLACK of Franklin, Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort 
Fairfield, GUERRETTE of Caribou.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1909-C, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 170, §2, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1909-D is enacted to read:
§1909-D.  Animal-drawn vehicles
This section governs the required equipment for certain animal‑drawn vehicles 
operated on a public way.
1.  Nighttime equipment.  An animal‑drawn vehicle operated on a public way during 
nighttime must be equipped with the following:
A.  An oil lantern or electric lights attached to the left side of the vehicle that displays 
a red light toward the rear of the vehicle and a white light toward the front of the 
vehicle; and
B.  Grade DOT‑C2 white reflective tape as described in 49 Code of Federal 
Regulations, Section 571.108, in effect on March 26, 2019, applied to the vehicle as 
follows:
(1)  Seventy‑two inches of reflective tape applied in segments that outline the rear 
frame of the vehicle;
(2)  Thirty‑six inches of reflective tape on each side of the vehicle, applied in 
segments that outline the frame on each side with at least 2 segments applied to the 
upper borders of the frame; and
(3)  Forty‑two inches of reflective tape applied in segments that outline the front 
frame of the vehicle.
2.  Manure bags.  A horse-drawn vehicle operated on a public way must be equipped 
with manure bags of sufficient capacity to hold the amount of manure produced by each 
horse in one day.  The operator of a horse-drawn vehicle may not empty a manure bag at a 
location other than the location where the horse is stabled.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a horse-drawn vehicle operated on a public way to be equipped with 
manure bags of sufficient capacity to hold the amount of manure produced by each horse 
in one day.  It prohibits the operator of a horse-drawn vehicle from emptying a manure bag 
at a location other than the location where the horse is stabled.
An Act to Amend the Maine Parentage Act Regarding Joinder of Parties
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0137
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1836, 19-A MRSA §1844

Legislative Document
No. 137
H.P. 83
House of Representatives, January 10, 2023
An Act to Amend the Maine Parentage Act Regarding Joinder of 
Parties
Reported by Representative MOONEN of Portland for the Family Law Advisory 
Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, section 354, subsection 2.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §1836, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 and affected 
by Pt. D, §1, is amended to read:
§1836.  Parties to proceeding
In addition to a child whose parentage is to be adjudicated a proceeding to adjudicate 
the parentage of a child, all parents of the child must be joined as parties in a proceeding to 
adjudicate parentage.
Sec. 2.  19-A MRSA §1844, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 and 
affected by Pt. D, §1, is amended to read:
2.  Adjudication in divorce, annulment or legal separation proceeding to dissolve 
marriage or proceeding to establish parental rights.  In a proceeding for divorce, for 
legal separation, to dissolve annul a marriage or to establish parental rights and 
responsibilities, the court is deemed to have made an adjudication of the parentage of a 
child if the court acts under circumstances that satisfy the jurisdictional requirements of 
section 2961 and the final order:
A.  Expressly identifies a child as a "child of the marriage parties" or "issue of the 
marriage" or by similar words indicates that the parties are the parents of the child; or
B.  Provides for support of the child by the parent or parents.
SUMMARY
This bill is proposed by the Family Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, section 354, subsection 2.  It amends 2 provisions of the 
Maine Parentage Act.
The bill clarifies within Title 19-A, section 1836 that a child is not required to be joined 
as a party in a proceeding to determine that child’s parentage.
Under Title 19-A, section 1844, if a court in a proceeding to dissolve a marriage acts 
under the jurisdictional requirements of Maine law and the final order identifies a child as 
a "child of the marriage" or "issue of the marriage" or by similar words indicates that the 
parties are the parents of the child, the court is deemed to have made an adjudication of that 
child's parentage and that adjudication is binding on the parties to the proceeding.  The bill 
clarifies that section 1844 applies not only to divorce proceedings but also to proceedings 
to annul a marriage or for legal separation.  It also expands the scope of section 1844 to 
apply to proceedings to determine the parental rights and responsibilities with respect to a 
child's unmarried parents.
An Act Regaidmg the Tetms of Trustees ofthe Phippsbmg Cemete1y D1sttict
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0138
House Amendment HA_A_H95 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" A" to HP 84, L D. 138, "An Act Regaidmg the Tetms of 
Trustees ofthe Phippsbmg Cemete1y D1sttict" 
Amend the bill in section 1 111 Sec. 3. m the 13th lme (page 1, line 15 in L D.) by 
st1 iking out the following. "one t1 ustee must be elected to
and msertmg the followmg: '!! 
t1 ustee elected to se1 ve shall' 
Amend the bill m section 1 m Sec. 3. m the 15th and 16th lines (page I, Imes 17 and 
m L D) by stukmg out the following "and, m those yea1s m which the teun of m01e 
than one ti ustee 1s expu ing. those ti ustees must be 1 eplaced m the same manne1 fo1 3-yeai 
te1ms" 
Amend the bill by 1elette11ng 01 1 enumbe1 mg any nonconsecutive Pait lette1 01 sectmn 
number to 1ead consecutively 
SUMMARY 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0139
Committee Amendment CA_A_H693 (House)

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An Act to Increase the Liability of Parents and Legal Guardians for Damage by Children
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0139
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: RUDNICKI, DRINKWATER
Amends: 14 MRSA §304

Legislative Document
No. 139
H.P. 85
House of Representatives, January 10, 2023
An Act to Increase the Liability of Parents and Legal Guardians for 
Damage by Children
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Representative: DRINKWATER of Milford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §304, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §1 and affected by Pt. 
E, §2, is amended to read:
§304.  Liability of parents or legal guardians for damage by children
If a minor who is between 7 years of age or older and 17 under 18 years of age willfully 
or maliciously causes damage to property or injury to a person and the minor would have 
been liable for the damage or injury if the minor were an adult and the minor lives with that 
minor's parents or legal guardians, the parents or legal guardians are jointly and severally 
liable with the minor for that damage or injury in an amount not exceeding $800 $6,000.  
This section does not relieve the minor from personal liability for that damage or injury.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the current law setting the maximum amount of damages for which 
the parents or legal guardians of a minor who is 7 years of age or older and under 18 years 
of age may be liable for willful or malicious acts of that minor that cause damage to 
property or injury to a person by changing the maximum possible amount of damages from 
$800 to $6,000.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0139
Committee Amendment CA_B_H694 (House)

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An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Right to Counsel for Juveniles and Due Process for Juveniles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0140
Committee Amendment CA_A_H40 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,#, to H.P. 86, L.D. 140, "An Act to Amend the 
Laws Governing the Right to Counsel for Juveniles and Due Process for Juveniles" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Juvenile Commitment' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 to 6. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 12 to 18. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, retains only the 
provisions of the bill that: 
1. Remove 2 grounds from the list of factors that must be accorded weight against 
ordering commitment of a juvenile in a secure institution, specifically, that the juvenile had 
not attained 14 years of age at the time of the alleged conduct and that the juvenile crime 
the juvenile was adjudicated to have committed would be considered a Class D or Class E 
crime if committed by an adult; and 
2. Lower the age at which a juvenile may be committed to a juvenile correctional 
facility from 12 years of age to 11 years of age. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0142
Committee Amendment CA_A_H51 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0141
Committee Amendment CA_A_H29 (House)

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An Act to Supp01t Rural Service Programming and Promote Volunteerism
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0143
Committee Amendment CA_A_H6 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/f "to H.P. 89, L.D. 143, "An Act to Supp01t Rural 
Service Programming and Promote Volunteerism" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/08/23 ;b,?ae 
LD 143 
LR25(02) 
An Act to Support Rural Service Programming and Promote Volunteerism 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,fl.{Jf-fc) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$570,000 
$570,000 
FY 2024-25 
$592,800 
$592,800 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$616,512 
$616,512 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$641,172 
$641,172' 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $570,000 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $592,800 in fiscal year 
2024-25 to the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Commission for Community Service, Department of 
Education to provide compensation for 15 program fellows to participate in the program. 
LR0025(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Fund Climate-related Service Work
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0142
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: RIELLY, CARLOW, DANA, GRAMLICH, BRENNER

Legislative Document
No. 142
H.P. 88
House of Representatives, January 10, 2023
An Act to Fund Climate-related Service Work
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, 
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland.
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.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Maine Climate Corps Z350
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to support 4 Maine Climate Corps Program leadership 
positions.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$340,000
$340,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$340,000
$340,000
Maine Climate Corps Z350
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to support 50 eligible participants of the Maine Climate 
Corps Program.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2023-24
2024-25
GENERAL FUND
$1,840,000
$1,840,000
__________
__________
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$1,840,000
$1,840,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds to support 4 Maine Climate Corps Program leadership 
positions and 50 eligible participants of the Maine Climate Corps Program.
An Act to Support Rural Service Programming and Promote Volunteerism
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0143
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: RIELLY, JACKSON, CARLOW, DANA, MATLACK, PERRY, MOORE, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 143
H.P. 89
House of Representatives, January 10, 2023
An Act to Support Rural Service Programming and Promote 
Volunteerism
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, MATLACK of 
St. George, PERRY of Calais, Senators: MOORE of Washington, STEWART 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.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Maine Service Fellows Program Z311
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for 15 program fellows to participate in the Maine 
Service Fellows Program.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$570,000
$592,800
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$570,000
$592,800
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds to provide compensation for 15 program fellows to 
participate in the Maine Service Fellows Program.
An Act Regarding the Monitoring of Municipal Abandoned Property
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0144
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SACHS, CURRY, CLOUTIER, COLLAMORE, DUCHARME, GEIGER, HASENFUS
Amends: 36 MRSA §946-C

Legislative Document
No. 144
H.P. 90
House of Representatives, January 10, 2023
An Act Regarding the Monitoring of Municipal Abandoned 
Property
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo and
Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, DUCHARME of 
Madison, GEIGER of Rockland, HASENFUS of Readfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §946-C, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 127, §2, is amended 
to read:
4.  Program to monitor municipal abandoned property.  A municipality that 
certifies abandoned property under this section shall submit the address and parcel data for 
the abandoned property to the Maine State Housing Redevelopment Land Bank Authority 
under Title 30-A, chapter 204 for use in determining opportunities for redevelopment, 
programs supporting first-time home buyers and similar programs and data analysis.
SUMMARY
Under current law, a municipality that certifies abandoned property is required to 
submit the address and parcel data to the Maine State Housing Authority for use in 
determining opportunities for redevelopment, programs supporting first-time home buyers 
and similar programs and data analysis.  This bill instead requires the municipality to 
submit such data to the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority for use in determining 
opportunities for redevelopment.
An Act to Increase the Penalties for Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Using a Handheld Electronic Device or Mobile Telephone
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0145
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ZEIGLER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2121

Legislative Document
No. 145
H.P. 91
House of Representatives, January 10, 2023
An Act to Increase the Penalties for Operation of a Motor Vehicle 
While Using a Handheld Electronic Device or Mobile Telephone
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2121, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2019, c. 579, §2, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which 
a fine of $50 $500 for the first offense and $250, a fine of $1,000 for a the 2nd or subsequent 
offense and the revocation of the driver's license for the 3rd or a subsequent offense may 
be adjudged.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the penalty for using a handheld electronic device or mobile 
telephone while operating a motor vehicle from $50 to $500 for a first offense and from 
$250 to $1,000 for a 2nd offense and adds revocation of the driver's license for a 3rd or 
subsequent offense.
An Act to Increase the Amount of Money Allowed to Be Raised for a Charitable Purpose by Certain Raffles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0147
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LAFOUNTAIN, JACKSON
Amends: 17 MRSA §1836, 17 MRSA §1837-A

Legislative Document
No. 147
S.P. 76
In Senate, January 10, 2023
An Act to Increase the Amount of Money Allowed to Be Raised for a 
Charitable Purpose by Certain Raffles
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAFOUNTAIN of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §1836, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2019, c. 119, §2, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Tournament.  The organization licensed to conduct a tournament game under this 
section shall display the rules of the tournament game and the license issued.  The 
maximum number of players allowed is 100 unless the tournament game is held on 
premises owned by the licensee, in which case the maximum number of players allowed is 
300.  Winners are determined by a process of elimination.  The use of currency is prohibited 
as part of tournament game play.  The maximum entry fee to play in the tournament game 
is $100, except the organization may add to the player entry fee to defray the cost of the 
license fee, as long as the total additional amount collected from all players does not exceed 
$125.  Only one entry fee is permitted per person.  A tournament game must be completed 
within 48 hours. Other games of chance on the premises are prohibited during a tournament 
game, except for high‑hand competitions under subsection 7, lucky seven or similar sealed 
tickets and no more than one 50/50 raffle per tournament with a prize value up to $1,000 
$2,000.  All prizes awarded in accordance with this subsection must be paid in cash or by 
check.
Sec. 2.  17 MRSA §1837-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2019, c. 129, §3, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Raffle with a noncash prize of up to $75,000 $125,000 or a cash prize of up to 
$20,000 conducted by eligible organization.  An eligible organization as described in 
section 1832, subsection 2 may register with the Gambling Control Unit to conduct a raffle 
in which the total value of the prize or prizes awarded to the holder of a winning chance or 
to the holders of the winning chances does not exceed:
A.  Seventy-five One hundred twenty-five thousand dollars that is not in the form of 
cash and may not be exchanged for cash; or
B.  Twenty thousand dollars in cash, with no more than one $10,000 cash prize for the 
holder of a winning chance.
At the time of registration, the eligible organization shall state a verifiable charitable 
purpose that the proceeds of the raffle are dedicated to benefit.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the amount of a noncash prize that can be offered by an eligible 
organization in a raffle and the amount of the prize value for a 50/50 raffle held during a 
game of chance tournament.
An Act to Allow Detent10n of Juvemles for Certam Acts
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0148
Committee Amendment CA_A_S231 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~ " to SP 77, L D 148, "An Act to Allow 
Detent10n of Juvemles for Certam Acts" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcorporates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved 05/08/23 ::/:Pae.. 
LD 148 
LR 619(02) 
An Act to Allow Detention of Juvemles for Certain Acts 
Fiscal Note for BIii as Amended by Committee Amendment 'i4' Cs-23\) 
Committee: Cnmmal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current bienmum cost mcrease - General Fund 
Addmg 2 addit10nal grounds for detent10n of a JUVemle will mcrease costs to the Department of Correct10ns No 
estimate is made at this time of the number of addit10nal Juvemles who may be detamed because of this bill 
LR0619(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow Detention of Juveniles for Certain Acts
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0148
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: LAFOUNTAIN
Amends: 15 MRSA §3203-A

Legislative Document
No. 148
S.P. 77
In Senate, January 10, 2023
An Act to Allow Detention of Juveniles for Certain Acts
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAFOUNTAIN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §3203-A, sub-§4, ¶C, as amended by PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. 
KKKK, §1, is further amended by enacting a new subparagraph (2) to read:
(2)  To provide physical care for a juvenile who cannot return home because there 
is not a parent or other suitable person willing and able to supervise and care for 
the juvenile adequately;
Sec. 2.  15 MRSA §3203-A, sub-§4, ¶C, as amended by PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. 
KKKK, §1, is further amended by amending subparagraph (4) to read:
(4)  To prevent the juvenile from inflicting bodily harm on others; or
Sec. 3.  15 MRSA §3203-A, sub-§4, ¶C, as amended by PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. 
KKKK, §1, is further amended by amending subparagraph (5) to read:
(5)  To protect the juvenile from an immediate threat of bodily harm.; or
Sec. 4.  15 MRSA §3203-A, sub-§4, ¶C, as amended by PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. 
KKKK, §1, is further amended by enacting a new subparagraph (6) to read:
(6)  To prevent the juvenile from committing juvenile crimes or criminal offenses 
if released, whether conditionally or unconditionally.
SUMMARY
This bill provides 2 additional grounds for the detention of a juvenile: in cases when 
adult supervision is not available for the juvenile and to prevent the juvenile from 
committing offenses.
An Act to Amend the Definition of "Homestead" Under the Homestead Property Tax Exemption Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0149
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BAILEY, TERRY, BALDACCI, RAFFERTY
Amends: 36 MRSA §681

Legislative Document
No. 149
S.P. 78
In Senate, January 10, 2023
An Act to Amend the Definition of "Homestead" Under the 
Homestead Property Tax Exemption Laws
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BAILEY of York.
Cosponsored by Representative TERRY of Gorham and
Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §681, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2005, c. 647, §2 and affected 
by §5, is further amended to read:
2.  Homestead.  "Homestead" means any residential property, including cooperative 
property, in this State assessed as real property owned by an applicant or held in a revocable 
living trust for the benefit of the applicant and occupied by the applicant as the applicant's 
permanent residence or owned by a cooperative housing corporation and occupied as a 
permanent residence by a resident who is a qualifying shareholder.  A "homestead" does 
not include any real property used solely for commercial purposes.
SUMMARY
Current law provides that one of the qualifications of a homestead for the homestead 
property tax exemption is that real property held in trust must be in a revocable living trust.  
This bill removes the requirement that the living trust be revocable.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0150
Committee Amendment CA_A_S156 (Senate)

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An Act Regarding Child Welfare
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0151
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STEWART, BENNETT, KEIM, TIMBERLAKE

Legislative Document
No. 151
S.P. 81
In Senate, January 12, 2023
An Act Regarding Child Welfare
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 Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, KEIM of Oxford, TIMBERLAKE of 
Androscoggin.
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 amend the laws regarding child welfare.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Change the Term "Woodsman" to "Woodsperson" in the Junior Maine Guide Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0152
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DILL, HEPLER, LANDRY, CURRY

Legislative Document
No. 152
H.P. 93
House of Representatives, January 12, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
to Change the Term "Woodsman" to "Woodsperson" in the Junior 
Maine Guide Program
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DILL of Old Town.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representatives: HEPLER of Woolwich, LANDRY of Farmington, Senator: 
CURRY of Waldo.
Sec. 1.  Junior Maine Guide Program terminology change.  Resolved:  That 
the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall amend its rules governing the Junior 
Maine Guide Program to require that the program use the term "woodsperson" as a 
replacement for "woodsman."
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to amend its rules 
governing the Junior Maine Guide Program to require that the program use the term 
"woodsperson" as a replacement for "woodsman."
An Act Regarding Special Education Funding for So-called Minimum Receiver School Admimstt at10n Umts
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0154
Committee Amendment CA_A_H153 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15689

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,:A" to HP 95, LD 154, "An Act Regarding 
Special Education Funding for So-called Minimum Receiver School Admimstt at10n Umts" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sect10n 2 and inserting the following 
'Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §15689, sub-§1, ~' as amended by PL 2017, c 284, Pt C, 
§SO, is further amended by amendmg subparagraph (16) to read 
(16) In fiscal year 2020-21 and sueeeedmg years in each fiscal year prior to fiscal 
year 2024-25, 50%-. and' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subparagraph (17) in the first line (page 1, lme 10 in 
L D ) by striking out the following: "2022-23" and inserting the following· '2024-25' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the maJonty report of the committee, provides that, 
beginning in fiscal year 2024-25, instead of fiscal year 2022-23 as proposed in the bill, the 
minimum state share of a school administrative umt's special education costs under the 
essential programs and services school funding formula must be 55% 
The amendment also removes from the bill the i eqmrement that the Department of 
Educat10n review and report on minimum receivers under the fundmg formula 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 131LR0194(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/11/23 ;$Pae 
LD 154 
LR 194(02) 
An Act Regarding Special Education Funding for So-called Minimum Receiver School Administration 
Units 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment)\" 'if- /S3) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Inct eases total cost of public education from kindergarten to grade 12 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Increasmg the mtmmum state share of a school admm1strat1ve umt's (SAU's) special educat10n costs under the 
essential programs and services fundmg model from 50% to 55% will mcrease the total cost of public education fo , 
kmdergarten to grade 12 and the State's share of that cost begmmng m fiscal year 2024-25 Although the cost fot ' 
fiscal year 2024-25 can not be determmed at this time, the Department ofEducat10n has estunated that had this 
prov1s10n been m effect m fiscal year 2023-24 the total cost ofK-12 public education would have mcreased by 
$2,057,055, with the State's share bemg 55%, or $1,131,380 and the local share bemg 45%, or $925,675 
LRO 194(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regardmg Commumty-based Services for Youth Involved m the Juvemle Justice System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0155
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S441 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " fi " to COl\11\1ITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H P 96, 
L D 155, "An Act Regardmg Commumty-based Services for Youth Involved m the 
Juvemle Justice System" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of sect10n 4 
Amend the amendment m sect10n 5 m the first lme (page 2, lme 22 m amendment) by 
stnkmg out the followmg "7010" and msertmg the followmg '7009' 
Amend the amendment m sect10n 5 m § 7010 m the first lme (page 2, lme 23 m 
amendment) by stnkmg out the followmg "7010" and msertmg the followmg '7009' 
Amend the amendment m sect10n 6 m the first lme (page 2, lme 31 m amendment) by 
stnkmg out the followmg "7011" and msertmg the followmg '7010' 
Amend the amendment m sect10n 6 m §7011 m the first lme (page 2, lme 32 m 
amendment) by stnkmg out the followmg "7011" and msertmg the followmg '7010' 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of sect10n 9 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part lette1 or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the grant program for local and 1 eg10nal plannmg and 
services, removes the appropriations and allocat10ns sect10n and makes techmcal changes 
regardmg statutory allocat10ns 
SPONSORED BY: __ ~_( 
__ 
\,_~_r,_o __ ~_I 
___ _ 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M) 
COUNTY. Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07 /17 /23 ~ae 
LD 155 
LR 720(04) 
An Act Regardmg Commumty-based Services for Youth Involved m the Juvemle Justice System 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Pro1ections 
FY 2025-26 
ProJections 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
($1,000,000) 
($1,148,504) 
($,,147,037) 
($1,151,612) 
Appropriations/ Allocat10ns 
General Fund 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
($1,000,000) 
($1,148,504) 
($1,147,037) 
($1,151,612) 
This amendment ehmmates the grant pt ogi am and removes the General Fund appropnattons from the bill 
LR0720(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1