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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 117: Rule Regarding the Duties of School Counselors and School Social Workers, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0394
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 394
H.P. 245
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 117:  Rule 
Regarding the Duties of School Counselors and School Social 
Workers, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative BRENNAN of Portland for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 117:  Rule Regarding 
the Duties of School Counselors and School Social Workers, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the Legislature 
for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 117:  Rule Regarding the Duties 
of School Counselors and School Social Workers, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Education.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0397
Committee Amendment CA_A_H298 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Allow Sponsorship Signs at Outdoor Athletic Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0397
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: RIELLY, NANGLE
Amends: 23 MRSA §1908-B

Legislative Document
No. 397
H.P. 248
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Allow Sponsorship Signs at Outdoor Athletic Facilities
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator: NANGLE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1908-B is enacted to read:
§1908-B.  Outdoor advertising; outdoor athletic facilities
An owner or operator of a public or private outdoor athletic facility may erect and 
maintain an advertising sign visible to the traveling public from a public way if the person, 
business or activity that is advertised on the sign is directly related to a contribution for the 
construction, maintenance, operation or programming of the athletic facility and the sign is 
oriented inward to persons visiting or using the facility.
SUMMARY
This bill allows an owner or operator of a public or private athletic facility to erect and 
maintain an advertising sign visible from a public way if the content of the sign is directly 
related to a contribution for the construction, maintenance, operation or programming of 
the athletic facility and the sign is oriented inward to persons visiting or using the facility.
An Act to Make Agricultural Workers and Other Related Workers Employees Under the Wage and Hour Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0398
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S423 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A 
"to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 249, 
L D 398, "An Act to Make Agricultural Workers and Other Related Workers Employees 
Under the Wage and Hour Laws " 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of the first mstructional paragraph (page 1, 
lme 12 m amendment) 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of the substitute title (page 1, Imes 13 to 15 
m amendment) 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of section 6 
Amend the amendment by relettenng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the prov1S1ons of Committee Amendment "A" that give 
employees of agricultural employers the nght to engage m certam concerted act1V1ttes 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: 
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--,-..__....__ __________ _ 
(Senator TIPPING, M.) 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 06/22/23 ,:::k?ae 
LD398 
LR 167(04) 
An Act to Make Agricultural Workers and Other Related Workers Employees Under the Wage and 
Hour Laws 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A' to Committee Amendment "A" {s-L{"Z!>) 
Sponsor: Sen. Tippmg of Penobscot 
Fiscal Detad and Notes 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Removes mmor cost - General Fund 
Removes mmor revenue - General Fund 
Removmg the prov1S1011s m the bill that give employees of agricultural employers the nght to engage m certam 
concerted activities ehmmates the mmor costs and mmor ievenue mcreases associated with the bill 
LR0167(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Expand Funding Sources Within the Public Utilities Commission for Intervenor Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0395
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: ZEIGLER
Amends: 35-A MRSA §117, 35-A MRSA §1310-A

Legislative Document
No. 395
H.P. 246
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Expand Funding Sources Within the Public Utilities 
Commission for Intervenor Funding
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §117, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 2011, c. 27, §2, is further 
amended by amending subparagraph (4) to read:
(4)  To supplement the telecommunications education access fund established 
pursuant to section 7104‑B; or
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §117, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 2011, c. 27, §2, is further 
amended by amending subparagraph (5) to read:
(5)  To supplement any other program or fund that the commission determines 
would benefit customers affected or potentially affected by the violation.; or
Sec. 3.  35-A MRSA §117, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 2011, c. 27, §2, is further 
amended by enacting a new subparagraph (6) to read:
(6)  To supplement available funding sources for intervenor funding pursuant to 
section 1310-A, subsection 2.
Sec. 4.  35-A MRSA §1310-A, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 736, §2, is 
amended to read:
B.  Provide compensation to the intervenor from the Public Utilities Commission 
Regulatory Fund established pursuant to section 116, administrative penalties and 
filing fees, subject to the commission's determination that funds are available for that 
purpose.
SUMMARY
This bill allows administrative penalties collected by the Public Utilities Commission 
to be used for intervenor funding.
An Act to Amend the Portfolio Requ1rements for Class II Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0399
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S405 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITIEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 250, 
L D 3 99, "An Act to Amend the Portfolio Requ1rements for Class II Resources" 
Amend the amendment m section 2 m §3210 m subsection 9 m the first blocked 
paragraph m the 3rd lme (page 2, lme 25 m amendment) by stnkmg out the followmg 
"subparagraph (l)" and msertmg the followmg 'subparagraphs (l) and (2)' 
Amend the amendment m section 2 m §3210 m subsection 9 m the first blocked 
paragraph m the last 3 Imes (page 2, Imes 26 to 28 m amendment) by stnkmg out the 
followmg "Rules adopted to establish the alternative compliance payment rate governed 
by paragraph A, subparagraph (2) are ma1or substantive rules as defined m Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A" 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that rules adopted by the Public Utilities Commission to 
establish the Class II resource alternative compliance payment rate are routme techmcal 
rules 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: _...-"-b'l/l~<ll:.f-:,<-~ ..... ~.__-t-f>-1---....... 
<flA---.r/t,_L,_· _ 
(Senator GROHO;KI~.) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 06/20/23 feae 
LD399 
LR 1322(04) 
An Act to Amend the Portfolio Reqmrements for Class II Resources 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'II' to Committee Amendment "A" { 5-ljo'S) 
Sponsor: Sen. Grohoski of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment changes the rulemak111g reqmrement 111 the bill from maJor substantive to rout111e techmcal, resultmg 
mmor sav111gs for the Pubhc Utilities C01mmss10n 
LR1322(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0399
Committee Amendment CA_A_H639 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to Examine Setback Requirements for Outdoor Wood Boilers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0400
Committee Amendment CA_A_S46 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 181, L.D. 400, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Environmental Protection to Examine Setback Requirements for Outdoor 
Wood Boilers" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to Examine 
Regulatory Requirements for Outdoor Wood Boilers' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the first line (page 1, line 1 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: "of'' the following: 'laws and rules regarding' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the first line (page 1, line 1 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "boiler setback requirements" and inserting the following: 'boilers' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 4th line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: "standards" the following:', stack height requirements' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 5th line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: "if'' the following: 'stack height and' 
Amend the resolve in section I in the 8th line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "December 6, 2023" and inserting the following: 'January 5, 2024' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the resolve by directing the Department of Environmental 
Protection, in its review of the laws and rules regulating outdoor wood boilers, to also 
consider whether stack height requirements for new installations of outdoor wood boilers 
should be amended, taking into consideration the emission standards of the most recent 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0398
Committee Amendment CA_A_H630 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Amend the Portfolio Requirements for Class II Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0399
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: BOYLE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210

Legislative Document
No. 399
H.P. 250
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Amend the Portfolio Requirements for Class II Resources
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYLE of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§3, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 477, §1, is 
amended to read:
A.  For the purposes of meeting the portfolio requirement under this subsection, a 300% 
multiplier is applied to the output of a generator fueled by municipal solid waste in 
conjunction with recycling that has obtained a solid waste facility license from the 
Department of Environmental Protection.
This paragraph is repealed January 1, 2025.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the repeal clause from a provision that was enacted in Public Law 
2019, chapter 477, section 1, which added a 300% multiplier to the output of licensed power 
generators fueled by municipal solid waste in conjunction with recycling for the purposes 
of meeting portfolio requirements for Class II resources.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0399
Committee Amendment CA_B_H640 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Change Maine's Transportation Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0402
Committee Amendment CA_A_S698 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft " to S.P. 183, L.D. 402, "An Act to Change
Maine's Transportation Laws"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following;
'Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Limerick the Sokokis Lake Veterans
Memorial Bridge'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following:
'See. 1. Bridge in Limerick renamed. Resolved: That the Department of
Transportation shall designate Bridge 3157, located on Route 11 in the Town ofLunerick,
currently known as the Sokokis Lake Bridge, the Sokokis Lake Veterans Memorial Bridge.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft, with a resolve. The
amendment directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 3157 on Route
11 in the Town ofLimerick the Sokokis Lake Veterans Memorial Bridge.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/07/24 .^%2'c--
LD 402 LR 1719(02)
An Act to Change Maine's Transportation Laws
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^' (^ S •-(
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with signage are expected to be minor and can be
absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR1719(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to Examine Setback Requirements for Outdoor Wood Boilers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0400
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BLACK, JACKSON, HICKMAN, INGWERSEN, CRAY, HALL, LANDRY, PLUECKER, WOODSOME

Legislative Document
No. 400
S.P. 181
In Senate, February 2, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to 
Examine Setback Requirements for Outdoor Wood Boilers
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative JACKSON of Oxford and
Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, INGWERSEN of York, Representatives: CRAY of 
Palmyra, HALL of Wilton, LANDRY of Farmington, PLUECKER of Warren, WOODSOME 
of Waterboro.
Sec. 1.  Review of outdoor wood boiler setback requirements.  Resolved:  
That the Department of Environmental Protection shall review the laws governing outdoor 
wood boilers, including the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 610-B, and rules 
adopted by the department relating to emission standards and setback requirements for new 
installations of outdoor wood boilers.  In the review, the department shall determine if 
setback requirements for new installations of outdoor wood boilers should be amended, 
taking into consideration the emission standards of the most recent models of outdoor wood 
boilers.  By December 6, 2023, the department shall submit a report relating to the review, 
including findings and recommendations, to the Joint Standing Committee on Environment 
and Natural Resources.  The joint standing committee may report out a bill relating to the 
report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Environmental Protection to review the laws 
governing outdoor wood boilers and rules adopted by the department relating to emission 
standards and setback requirements for new installations of outdoor wood boilers to 
determine if setback requirements for new installations of outdoor wood boilers should be 
amended, taking into consideration the emission standards of the most recent models of 
outdoor wood boilers.  It directs the department to submit a report on the review to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, which may submit a bill 
relating to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
An Act to Improve Transportation in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0401
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN

Legislative Document
No. 401
S.P. 182
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Improve Transportation in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would improve transportation in the State.
An Act to Change Maine's Transportation Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0402
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_B_S712 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 0" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 183, 
L.D. 402, "An Act to Change Maine's Transportation Laws" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and replacing it with the 
following: 
'Resolve, to Rename Bridges in the Towns of Limerick, Hiram and Limington' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Bridge in Hiram renamed. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 2373, which crosses the Saco River on Route 113 in 
the Town of Hiram, currently known as the Hiram Bridge, the Hiram Veterans Memorial 
Bridge. 
Sec. 3. Bridge in Limington renamed. Resolved: That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 2918, which crosses Webster Mill Pond on Route 11 
in the Town of Limington, currently known as the Websters Mill Bridge, the Limington 
Veterans Memorial Bridge.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title and directs the Department of Transportation to 
designate Bridge 2373 on Route 113 in the Town of Hiram the Hiram Veterans Memorial 
Bridge and Bridge 2918 on Route 11 in the Town of Limington the Limington Veterans 
Memorial Bridge. 
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SPONSORED BY: __ /-="'-/-?,--------
(Senator CHIPMAN, B.)~ 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL1'0TE REQUIRED 
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(See attached) ··i St½,,. 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/15/24 feac:. 
LD 402 
LR 1719(05) 
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An Act to Change Maine's Transportation Laws 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 't3' to Committee Amendment "A"(S-712) 
Sponsor: Sen. Chipman of Cumberland 
• 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
F-iscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with signage are expected to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRl 719(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Change Maine's Transportation Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0402
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S705 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " f{ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 183,
L.D. 402, "An Act to Change Maine's Transportation Laws"
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and replacing it with the
following:
'Resolve, to Rename Bridges in the Towns of Limerick, Hiram and Limington'
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following:
'See. 2. Bridge in Hiram renamed. Resolved: That the Department of
Transportation shall designate Bridge 2373, which crosses the Saco River on Route 113 in
the Town ofHiram, currently known as the Hlram Bridge, the Hiram Veterans Memorial
Bridge.
Sec. 3. Bridge in Limington renamed. Resolved: That the Department of
Transportation shall designate Bridge 2918, which crosses Webster Mill Pond on Route 1 1
in the Town of Limington, currently known as the Websters Mill Bridge, the Limmgton
Veterans Memorial Bridge'.'
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment changes the title and directs the Department of Transportation to
designate Bridge 2373 on Route 113 in the Town of Hiram the Hiram Veterans Memorial
Bridge and Bridge 2918 on Route 11 in the Town of Limington the Limington Veterans
Memorial Bridge.
SPONSORED BY: L-Z^-—^ <JZ^
(Senator UB1SY/3.)
COUNTY: Cumberland
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)^^
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/12/24 ^y^e--
LD 402 LR 1719(04)
An Act to Change Maine's Transportation Laws
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "/\" to Committee Amendment "A" ^-'](
Sponsor: Sen. Libby of Cumberland
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with signage are expected to be minor and can be
absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR 1719(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendat10ns of the Mountam Division Rail Use Advisory Council
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0404
Committee Amendment CA_A_S346 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S P 185, L D 404, "Resolve, to Direct the 
Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendat10ns of the Mountam 
Division Rail Use Advisory Council" 
Amend the resolve m section 1 m the 5th lme (page 1, lme 26 m L D) by stnkmg out 
the followmg "m" and msertmg the followmg 'between' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clanfies that the existmg railroad track to be removed 1s between the 
Town of Standish and the Town of Fryeburg, not m those towns 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised 06/20/23 feae 
LD404 
LR 421(03) 
Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the 
Mountain Div1S1on Rad Use Advisory Council 
Fiscal Detad and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current bienmum cost mcrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This bill requnes the Department of Transportat10n (DOT), withm available resources, to remove 31 miles of sta4-~ 
owned mact1ve ex1stmg railroad track between the Town of Standish and the Town of Fryeburg and replace the t 
with an mtenm IO-foot wide bicycle and pedestnan trail The cost to perfonn this work is estunated to be 
app1oxunately $20 1 million If the DOT does not have suffient available resources, the project may not move 
forwa1d 
LR0421(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Change Maine's Transportation Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0402
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN

Legislative Document
No. 402
S.P. 183
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Change Maine's Transportation Laws
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would change transportation laws in the State.
An Act to Improve Harness Racing in Maine by Repealing the Law Governing Standardbred Horses Eligible for Registration
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0403
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: INGWERSEN, HALL, BLACK
Amends: 8 MRSA §281-A

Legislative Document
No. 403
S.P. 184
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Improve Harness Racing in Maine by Repealing the Law 
Governing Standardbred Horses Eligible for Registration
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
Cosponsored by Representative HALL of Wilton and
Senator: BLACK of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §281-A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. D, §4, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the law governing standardbred horses eligible for registration that 
allows a foal resulting from insemination to be registered as a Maine Standardbred if it is 
the offspring of a stallion registered with the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry to stand at stud in the State for the breeding season during which the insemination 
took place and all other registration requirements are met.
Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportat10n to Implement the Recommendat10ns of the Mountam Divis10n Rail Use Advisory Council
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0404
Committee Amendment CA_B_S347 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/3" to SP 185, L D 404, "Resolve, to Direct the 
Department of Transportat10n to Implement the Recommendat10ns of the Mountam 
Divis10n Rail Use Advisory Council" 
Amend the resolve by strikmg out the title and substltutmg the followmg 
'An Act to Direct the Department of Transportation to Construct a Trad Adjacent to 
Ex1stmg Tracks on the Mountam D1v1s10n Lme' 
Amend the resolve by strikmg out everythmg after the title and msertmg the followmg 
'Be 1t enacted by the People of the State of Mame as follows 
Sec. 1. Trail construction on Mountain Div1s1on Lme. Notwithstandmg the 
Mame Revised Statutes, Title 23, sect10n 7107, the Department of Transportat10n shall, 
subject to available fundmg resources, permittmg and mumcipal agieements, bmld an 
mterim 10-foot-wide bicycle and pedestrian trail, surfaced with either pavement or stone 
dust, adjacent to the existmg rail bed and mamtam the ex1stmg tracks and ties m cunent 
condition on the 31 miles of state-owned mactive existmg railroad between the Town of 
Standish and the Town of Fryeburg ' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
sect10n number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which 1s the mmority report of the committee, directs the Department 
of Transportat10n to bmld an mterim IO-foot-wide bicycle and pedestrian trail, surfaced 
with either pavement or stone dust, adjacent to the ex1stmg rail bed and mamtam the 
existmg tracks and ties m current condit10n on the 31 miles of state-owned mactive ex1stmg 
railroad between the Town of Standish and the Town of Fryeburg 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised 06/20/23 feae 
LD404 
LR 421(02) 
Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the 
Mountam Division Rail Use Advisory Council 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
Fiscal Note for BIii as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current bienmum cost mcrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This bill requnes the Department of Transportat10n (DOT), withm available resources, to bmld an mtenm I 0-foC"+ 
wide bicycle and pedestnan trail adJ acent to the existmg rail bed and mamtam the existmg tracks and ties Many r 
p01i10ns of the track, mcludmg bndges, would need to be replaced The cost to perfonn this work would be 
approxnnately $118 million to $138 milhon If the DOT does not have sufficient available resources, the proJect may 
not move forward 
LR0421 (02~ - Fiscal Note,- Page 1 of 1
An Act to Expand Passenger Rail Service
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0406
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, WILLIAMS, O'CONNELL

Legislative Document
No. 406
S.P. 187
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Expand Passenger Rail Service
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor and
Representative: O'CONNELL of Brewer.
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 expand passenger rail service in the State.
An Act to Expand Bus Service
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0408
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, WILLIAMS, O'CONNELL

Legislative Document
No. 408
S.P. 189
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Expand Bus Service
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor and
Representative: O'CONNELL of Brewer.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to expand bus service in the State.
An Act to Support Recreational Trails
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0407
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, ANKELES, O'CONNELL

Legislative Document
No. 407
S.P. 188
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Support Recreational Trails
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, O'CONNELL of Brewer.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would support recreational trails in the State.
An Act to Improve Pedestrian Safety
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0409
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, WILLIAMS, O'CONNELL

Legislative Document
No. 409
S.P. 190
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Improve Pedestrian Safety
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor and
Representative: O'CONNELL of Brewer.
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 improve pedestrian safety in the State.
An Act Regarding the Nuisance of Cannabis Plants and Smoke in Residential Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0410
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: FARRIN, CYRWAY

Legislative Document
No. 410
S.P. 191
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act Regarding the Nuisance of Cannabis Plants and Smoke in 
Residential Areas
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Representative CYRWAY of Albion.
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 address the nuisance of cannabis plants and smoke in residential 
areas.
An Act to Prevent Subscribers from Being Overcharged for Health Insurance Premiums
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0411
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GROHOSKI

Legislative Document
No. 411
S.P. 192
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Prevent Subscribers from Being Overcharged for Health 
Insurance Premiums
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 GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would enact changes to the laws governing health insurance to prevent 
subscribers to health insurance programs from being overcharged for premiums on the 
basis of age or other factors.
An Act to Fully Engage the Efficiency Maine Trust in Mitigating Climate Change by Creating Electrification Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0412
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: GROHOSKI

Legislative Document
No. 412
S.P. 193
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Fully Engage the Efficiency Maine Trust in Mitigating 
Climate Change by Creating Electrification Programs
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
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 authorize the Efficiency Maine Trust to implement cost-effective 
electrification programs, remove conflicting statutory provisions and alter the trust's 
mission to include electrification, utilization of distributed energy resources and 
management of electricity demand consistent with the changing technological realities of 
the electric grid.
An Act to Clarify the Prov1S1on of Notice of Proposed Rate Increases to Pubhc Utility Customers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0414
Committee Amendment CA_A_S108 (Senate)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §307

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft "to SP 195, L D 414, "An Act to Clarify the 
Prov1S1on of Notice of Proposed Rate Increases to Pubhc Utility Customers" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §307, as amended by PL 1999, c 398, Pt A, §13 and affected 
by§§ 104 and 105, is further amended by enactmg after the first paragraph a new paragraph 
to read 
A pubhc utility seekmg a general mcrease m rates shall send a notice of the mcrease to 
its customers by either first-class mall or the method by which the customer receives bills 
from the utihty The commission shall prepare the notice m consultat10n with the utility If, 
after the notice of the general increase in rates is sent, the utility seeks a rate increase greater 
than what was stated in the notice, the utihty shall promptly notify the commission If the 
utility demonstrates good cause, the commission may allow the utihty to seek an increase 
greater than what was stated in the notice sub1ect to reasonable conditions established by 
the commiss10n, including, but not hmited to, requmng the utility to send a new notice to 
its customers descnbmg the revised proposed increase ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and requires a pubhc utility seekmg a change m rates, 
tolls and charges that mcreases the annual operating revenues of the utility by more than 
0 
% to send a notice of the increase to its customers The Pubhc Utilities Commission must 
prepare the notice in consultation with the utility If the utihty seeks a rate increase greater 
than what was stated in the notice after the notice was sent, the utility must notify the 
3 
commission If the utility demonstrates good cause, the commission may allow the utility 
to seek the increase greater than what was stated in the notice subject to reasonable 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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C~EE AMENDMENT" ff• to SP 195, L D 414 ts-/ 0 ~ 
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conditions established by the commission, which may mclude requmng the utility to send 
a new notice to its customers descnbmg the revised proposed mcrease 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 03/20/23 :tPae 
LD414 
LR 1045(02) 
An Act to Clarify the Provision of Notice of Proposed Rate Increases to Pubhc Utdity Customers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'if L S-1 o~) 
Committee: Energy, Utdities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any addit10nal costs to the Pubhc Utihties C01mmss10n to nnplement the provis10ns of this bill are anticipated to be 
mmor and can be absorbed withm existmg budgeted resources 
LR1045(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow Nonalcoholic Sparkling Cider to Be Sold in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0415
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: POULIOT, PLUECKER, BLACK, TIMBERLAKE, CRAY
Amends: 7 MRSA §543-A

Legislative Document
No. 415
S.P. 196
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Allow Nonalcoholic Sparkling Cider to Be Sold in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren and
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative: CRAY of 
Palmyra.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §543-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2021, c. 111, §3, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Exemption.  Hard cider is and nonalcoholic carbonated cider labeled as "sparkling 
cider" are exempt from this section.  For purposes of this subsection, "hard cider" means 
liquor produced by fermentation of the juice of apples or pears, including, but not limited 
to, flavored, sparkling or carbonated cider, that contains not less than 1/2 of 1% alcohol by 
volume and "liquor" has the same meaning as in Title 28‑A, section 2, subsection 16.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts nonalcoholic carbonated cider labeled as "sparkling cider" from 
restrictions on products labeled as cider.
An Act to Require the Department of Transportation to Upgrade Route 1 from Fort Kent to Van Buren
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0413
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, ALBERT, CHIPMAN, NANGLE, WILLIAMS

Legislative Document
No. 413
S.P. 194
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Require the Department of Transportation to Upgrade 
Route 1 from Fort Kent to Van Buren
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative ALBERT of Madawaska and
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, NANGLE of Cumberland, Representative: WILLIAMS 
of Bar Harbor.
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 require the Department of Transportation to upgrade Route 1 from 
Fort Kent to Van Buren.
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Research and Development and Commercialization
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0416
Committee Amendment CA_A_S669 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " 4 " to S.P. 197, L.D. 416, "An Act to Authorize a
General Fund Bond Issue for Research and Development and Commercialization"
Amend the bill in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, Ime 7 in L.D.) by striking out the
following: "$100,000,000" and inserting the following: '$25,000,000'
Amend the bill in section 5 in the last line (page 1, line 43 in L.D.) by striking out the
following: "$100,000,000" and insertmg the following: '$25,000,000'
Amend the bill in section 9 in the question in the first line (page 2, line 20 in L.D.) by
striking out the following: "$100,000,000" and inserting the following: '$25,000,000'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment reduces the amount provided for under the bond issue from
$100,000,000 to $25,000,000.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
"1 Page 1 - 131LR1005(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/02/24 ^E^c=-
LD 416 LR 1005(02)
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Research and Development and
Commercialization
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^7^ (
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Bond Issues
General Fund - Taxable
Referendum Costs
Term (years) Principal Rate (%) Interest Total Cost
$25,000,000 4.25% $5,843,750 $30,843,750
Month/Year Election Type Question LengtL
Nov-24 General Bond. Issue Standard
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second
ballot, an additional appropriation of $266,000 may be required,
LR1005(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Clarify the Provision of Notice of Proposed Rate Increases to Public Utility Customers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0414
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: LAWRENCE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §307

Legislative Document
No. 414
S.P. 195
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Clarify the Provision of Notice of Proposed Rate Increases 
to Public Utility Customers
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §307, as amended by PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §13 and affected 
by §§104 and 105, is further amended by enacting after the first paragraph a new paragraph 
to read:
A public utility seeking an increase in rates greater than 1% shall send a notice of the 
increase to the public utility's customers by either first-class mail or the method by which 
the customer receives bills from the public utility.  The commission shall prepare the notice 
for an increase in rates greater than 1% and may not approve an increase for the public 
utility greater than the increase described in the notice.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a public utility seeking an increase in rates greater than 1% to send a 
notice of the increase to the utility's customers and prescribes details for that notice. The 
bill also prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving an increase in rates 
greater than the increase described in the notice sent to customers.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100: Enforcement Procedures, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0418
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Legislative Document
No. 418
H.P. 251
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100: 
Enforcement Procedures, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine 
Health Data Organization
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Maine Health Data Organization 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 100:  
Enforcement Procedures, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine 
Health Data Organization that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 100:  Enforcement 
Procedures, a major substantive rule of the Maine Health Data Organization.
An Act to Ensure Polling Place Security
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0419
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: RIELLY, HICKMAN, SUPICA, BRENNER, DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 419
H.P. 252
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Ensure Polling Place Security
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and
Representative: SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, DAUGHTRY of 
Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to require the Department of the Secretary of State to develop and 
implement practices that would enhance secure voting and election activities at polling 
places.
An Act to Fund a Health Program for Medical Professionals
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0420
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PRINGLE

Legislative Document
No. 420
H.P. 253
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Fund a Health Program for Medical Professionals
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PRINGLE of Windham.
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 provide funds for a health program for medical professionals to 
assist licensing boards that provide monitoring services to health care professionals with 
illnesses or behavioral challenges that may affect their ability to practice.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0419
Committee Amendment CA_A_H509 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0422
Committee Amendment CA_A_H50 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
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