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An Act to Support Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0472
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, LEMELIN, SHAGOURY, WHITE, BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 472
H.P. 289
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Support Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic 
Projects
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Representatives: LEMELIN of Chelsea, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, WHITE 
of Waterville, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Z199
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to bridge the gap for mental health organizations 
participating in certified community behavioral health clinic projects, which have been 
funded by federal grants from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for the past 2 years. This 
funding ends on June 30, 2024.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$4,000,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$4,000,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding to bridge the gap for grants that are ending for 
mental health organizations participating in certified community behavioral health clinic 
projects.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0473
Committee Amendment CA_A_H501 (House)

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Resolve, to Expand the Eligibility for and Increase the Number of Hours of Applied Behavior Analysis Services Authorized by the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0473
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, ARFORD, COLLINGS, LAJOIE, MALON, SHAGOURY, STOVER, ZAGER

Legislative Document
No. 473
H.P. 290
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
Resolve, to Expand the Eligibility for and Increase the Number of 
Hours of Applied Behavior Analysis Services Authorized by the 
MaineCare Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, COLLINGS of Portland, LAJOIE 
of Lewiston, MALON of Biddeford, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, STOVER of Boothbay, 
ZAGER of Portland.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse for applied 
behavior analysis services for adults with intellectual disabilities or autism 
spectrum disorder.  Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human Services 
shall amend its rules in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21, 
Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or 
Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Section 29, Allowances for Support Services for Adults 
with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, to allow for reimbursement for 
up to 120 hours of applied behavior analysis services.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules 
in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21, Allowances for Home 
and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum 
Disorder, and Section 29, Allowances for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual 
Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, to allow for reimbursement for up to 120 hours 
of applied behavior analysis services.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0475
Committee Amendment CA_A_H256 (House)

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An Act to Amend the Law Regarding Court Locations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0476
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MORIARTY
Amends: 4 MRSA §153, 4 MRSA §154

Legislative Document
No. 476
H.P. 293
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Amend the Law Regarding Court Locations
Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §153, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1995, c. 330, §1, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Western Aroostook.  Western Aroostook consists of the municipalities and 
unorganized territory known as Hamlin Plt., Cyr Plt., T17 R3, T17 R4, T16 R5, T15 R6, 
Winterville Plt., T15 R8, T15 R9, T14 R10, T14 R11, T14 R12, T14 R13, T14 R14, T14 
R15, T14 R16, and all municipalities and unorganized territory in Aroostook County lying 
to the west and north of these. The District Court for Western Aroostook must be held at 
Madawaska and Fort Kent.  The Chief Judge shall determine the level of service at each 
location in the Western Aroostook division.
Sec. 2.  4 MRSA §154, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1965, c. 228, §2, is further 
amended to read:
1.  First District.  The first district consists of the divisions of Eastern Aroostook 
(Caribou) and Western Aroostook (Madawaska, Fort Kent and Van Buren).
SUMMARY
This bill removes the requirement that the District Court for the Western Aroostook 
division must be held at Madawaska and Fort Kent.  It also removes references to Caribou, 
Madawaska, Fort Kent and Van Buren in the law specifying the divisions constituting the 
First District.
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Membership of the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0479
Committee Amendment CA_A_H65 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1726

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ff" to H.P. 296, L.D. 479, "An Act to Amend the 
Laws Governing the Membership of the Palliative Care and Quality of Life 
Interdisciplinary Advisory Council" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §1726, sub-§2, 1G is enacted to read: 
G. One person who is an individual receiving palliative care, or a primary caregiver of 
an individual receiving palliative care, appointed by the Governor.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the member added to the Palliative Care and Quality of 
Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council must be an individual receiving palliative care or 
a primary caregiver of an individual receiving palliative care. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Membership of the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0479
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, MOORE, GRAHAM, KUHN, LAJOIE, LEE, SHAGOURY
Amends: 22 MRSA §1726

Legislative Document
No. 479
H.P. 296
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Membership of the 
Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory 
Council
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, KUHN of Falmouth, LAJOIE of Lewiston, 
LEE of Auburn, SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1726, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 203, §2, is 
amended to read:
E.  Two persons appointed by the member of the House of Representatives who is the 
leader of the minority party in the House.  One person must be a spiritual counselor 
with experience working with persons with serious illnesses and their family members.  
One person must represent persons 55 years of age and older; and
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1726, sub-§2, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 203, §2, is 
amended to read:
F.  The executive director of the Maine Hospice Council, established in section 8611, 
who serves as a nonvoting member.; and
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §1726, sub-§2, ¶G is enacted to read:
G.  One person representing consumers of palliative care, appointed by the Governor.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law governing the membership of the Palliative Care and Quality 
of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council to add a member who is appointed by the 
Governor and represents consumers of palliative care.
An Act to Improve Coastal Sand Dune Restoration Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0478
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, BRENNER, COPELAND, O'NEIL, SAYRE, BAILEY, BENNETT
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-E

Legislative Document
No. 478
H.P. 295
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Improve Coastal Sand Dune Restoration Projects
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and
Representatives: COPELAND of Saco, O'NEIL of Saco, SAYRE of Kennebunk, Senators: 
BAILEY of York, BENNETT of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §480-E, sub-§15 is enacted to read:
15.  Coastal sand dune system restoration projects; stabilization cover.  The 
department may authorize through permit by rule a coastal sand dune system restoration 
project that uses allowable biodegradable materials as a stabilization cover for the planting 
of native dune vegetation as long as the project meets all other applicable requirements for 
a permit by rule.  The use or placement of allowable biodegradable materials within a 
coastal sand dune system in accordance with a permit by rule authorized by the department 
pursuant to this subsection is not considered a permanent structure under this article.
For the purposes of this subsection, "allowable biodegradable materials" means natural, 
plant-based biodegradable or compostable fabrics or erosion control blankets made from 
coir, jute, straw, polylactic acid polymers or other similar materials; and "native dune 
vegetation" means dune plant species typically adapted to coastal sand dune systems in the 
State, including, but not limited to, American beach grass, virginiana rose, bayberry, beach 
pea, beach heather and pitch pine.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Natural Resources Protection Act to provide that the Department 
of Environmental Protection is allowed to authorize through permit by rule a coastal sand 
dune system restoration project that uses allowable biodegradable materials as a 
stabilization cover for the planting of native dune vegetation as long as the project meets 
all other applicable requirements for a permit by rule. "Allowable biodegradable materials" 
is defined to mean natural, plant-based biodegradable or compostable fabrics or erosion 
control blankets made from coir, jute, straw, polylactic acid polymers or other similar 
materials.  The use or placement of such materials within a coastal sand dune system in 
accordance with an authorized permit by rule is not considered a permanent structure under 
the Natural Resources Protection Act.
An Act to Allow the Defetral of a Moose Huntmg Permit If More than One Pe1mit Is Awarded Withm the Same Household
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0481
Committee Amendment CA_A_H119 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 298, L D 481, "An Act to Allow the 
Defetral of a Moose Huntmg Permit If More than One Pe1mit Is Awarded Withm the Same 
Household" 
Amend the bill by st1 ikmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11154, sub-§18 1s enacted to read 
18. 
Moose permit deferment; multmle permits in single household. 
The 
commiss10ner may authouze a peison who holds a vahd moose peim1t to defer the pe11mt 
until the next moose huntmg season m circumstances m which a member of that pe1m1t 
holder's household also holds a vahd moose permit for the same huntmg season For the 
purposes of this subsection, membeis of a household aie hm1ted to a grandparent, patent, 
steppatent, child, stepchild, grandchild and stepgrandchtld sharmg the same legal address 
Unde1 this subsection, the pe1 son ts mehgtble to be selected for anothet moose permit m 
accordance with subsect10n 5 begmmng m the calendar yeat that the person uses a pe1mit 
defeited 
For the purposes ofth1s subsection, "next moose huntmg season" means the moose huntmg 
season m the calendai year 1mmed1ately followmg a pet son's selection undei subsect10n 9 ' 
Amend the bill by 1 elette1 mg or i enumbermg any nonconsecutive Part lette1 01 section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment 
Pt ovides that the next moose huntmg season is the moose hunting season m the 
calendai yeat followmg a person's selection for a moose penmt, 
Specifies that members of a household are hmited to a grandparent, parent, 
steppa1ent, child, stepchtld, grandchlld and stepgrandchtld sha11ng the same legal address, 
and 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT :A" to H P 298, L D 481 
Provides that the penod of mehg1b11Ity to be selected for a moose permit begms m 
the calendar year that a deferred permit 1s used 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved 04/22/23 _:r!;pae.. 
LD 481, 
LR 686(02) 
An Act to Allow the Deferral of a Moose Hunting Permit If More than One Permit Is Awarded Within 
the Same Household 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '!-t" {ii- J !i} 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detall and Notes 
Any add1t1onal costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to adopt the changes m this bill are expected 
to be mm01 and can be absorbed w1thm ex1stmg budgeted resources 
LR0686(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow the Deferral of a Moose Hunting Permit If More than One Permit Is Awarded Within the Same Household
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0481
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DILL, LANDRY, MASON, THORNE, WOOD, BLACK
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

Legislative Document
No. 481
H.P. 298
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Allow the Deferral of a Moose Hunting Permit If More 
than One Permit Is Awarded Within the Same Household
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DILL of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Representatives: LANDRY of Farmington, MASON of Lisbon, THORNE of 
Carmel, WOOD of Greene, Senator: BLACK of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§18 is enacted to read:
18.  Moose permit deferment; multiple permits in single household.  The 
commissioner may authorize a person who holds a valid moose permit to defer the permit 
until the next moose hunting season in circumstances in which a member of that permit 
holder's household also holds a valid moose permit for the same hunting season. For the 
purposes of this subsection, members of a household must share a legal address.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a holder of a valid moose hunting permit to defer the permit to the next 
hunting season if another person in the household also holds a valid moose hunting permit 
for the same hunting season.
An Act to Amend the Laws Govemmg Retrrement Benefit Reductions for Certam Employees Currently Included m the 1998 Special Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0483
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S454 (Senate)

SENATE AMEND1IBNT" f} "to CO1\1MITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 300, 
L D 483, "An Act to Amend the Laws Govemmg Retrrement Benefit Reductions for 
Certam Employees Currently Included m the 1998 Special Plan" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of sect10n 3 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The followmg appropnations and 
allocations are made 
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 
Retirement System - Retirement Allowance Fund 0085 
Imtiative Provides one-time funds for the mcrease m the unfunded actuanal habihty as a 
result of allowmg the service retrrement benefits for certam employees m the Department 
of Corrections earned under the regular state employee and teacher plan to be calculated 
under the 1998 Special Plan 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Sec. 4. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1, 2024 ' 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$170,054 
$170,054 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides an effective date of July 1, 2024 and stnkes and replaces the 
appropnations and allocations section 
SPONSORED BY: -~--c_v_~_')_tJ __ /J_I 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(Seeattae-,) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07/18/23 feae 
LD483 
LR 1113(04) 
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Retirement Benefit Reductions for Certain Employees 
Currently Included in the 1998 Special Plan 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Pro1ect1ons 
FY 2025-26 
Pro1ect10ns 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
Geneial Fund 
Appropnat10ns/ Allocat1ons 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($170,054) 
($170,054) 
$170,054 
$0 
$0 
$170,054 
$0 
$0 
This amendment ellmmates the one-time General Fund appropnat10n of $170,054 m fiscal year 2023-24 mcluded m 
the bill to the Ret1rement Allowance Fund w1thm the Mame Pubhc Employees Retirement System (MamePERS) for 
the mcrease m the unfunded actuarial habihty created as a result of allowmg the service retirement benefits for certam 
employees m the Department of Corrections earned under the regular state employee and teacher plan to be calculated 
under the 1998 Special Plan and mstead provides a General Fund appropnat10n 111 fiscal year 2024-25 for the same 
purpose 
LRl 113(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0483
Committee Amendment CA_A_H293 (House)

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An Act to Extend the Time for Youth Deer Hunting
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0482
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WOODSOME, LANDRY, THORNE, LaFOUNTAIN
Amends: 12 MRSA §11402

Legislative Document
No. 482
H.P. 299
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Extend the Time for Youth Deer Hunting
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro.
Cosponsored by Representatives: LANDRY of Farmington, THORNE of Carmel, Senator: 
LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11402, sub-§4, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read:
C.  Establish a 6-day youth deer hunting day period beginning 7 days before the start 
of the regular deer hunting season.
SUMMARY
This bill changes youth deer hunting day to a 6-day hunting period beginning 7 days 
before the start of the regular deer hunting season.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0482
Committee Amendment CA_A_H262 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Prevent a Conflict of Interest in State Elections by Requiring the Secretary of State to Resign Before Running for Elected Office
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0484
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: ANDREWS, BRAKEY, BOYER, COLLINGS, DRINKWATER, GREENWOOD, HYMES, RISEMAN, RUDNICKI, SUPICA
Amends: 5 MRSA §81-B

Legislative Document
No. 484
H.P. 301
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Prevent a Conflict of Interest in State Elections by 
Requiring the Secretary of State to Resign Before Running for 
Elected Office
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, COLLINGS of Portland, DRINKWATER of Milford, 
GREENWOOD of Wales, HYMES of Waldo, RISEMAN of Harrison, RUDNICKI of 
Fairfield, SUPICA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §81-B is enacted to read:
§81-B.  Resignation required; candidacy in election
The Secretary of State shall resign from office if the Secretary of State becomes a 
candidate in any election.  For purposes of this section, "any election" has the same meaning 
as in Title 21-A, section 1, subsection 2 and "candidate" has the same meaning as in Title 
21-A, section 1, subsection 5.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Secretary of State to resign from office if the Secretary of State 
becomes a candidate in any election.
Resolve, to Amend the Rules Regarding Athletic Director Qualifications
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0485
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: NEWMAN, O'CONNELL, HARRINGTON, FOSTER, LANDRY, NESS, PARRY, SAMPSON

Legislative Document
No. 485
H.P. 302
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
Resolve, to Amend the Rules Regarding Athletic Director 
Qualifications
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade.
Cosponsored by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer, Senator HARRINGTON of York and
Representatives: FOSTER of Dexter, LANDRY of Farmington, NESS of Fryeburg, PARRY of 
Arundel, SAMPSON of Alfred.
Sec. 1. Department of Education to amend rules regarding athletic director 
qualifications.  Resolved: That the Department of Education shall amend its rules in 
Chapter 115: The Credentialing of Education Personnel, Part II, Requirements for Specific 
Certificates and Endorsements, Section 1.14, Certificate 215: Athletic Director regarding 
renewal requirements to allow a person to serve as an athletic director if the person:
1. Holds a valid Maine administrator certificate other than a Teaching Principal's 
certificate or completes a minimum of 3 semester hours in diversity-centered content 
related to today's classroom, such as culturally responsive teaching, multicultural 
education, intercultural education, second language acquisition or world language teaching 
methods; and
2. Has a basic level of knowledge in all of the following areas:
A. Interscholastic Athletics: Philosophy, Organization, and Programs;
B. Athletic Administration: Principles, Strategies, and Methods; and
C. Athletic Administration: Legal Issues.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Education to amend its rules regarding athletic 
directors to allow a person to either hold a valid Maine administrator certificate other than 
a Teaching Principal's certificate or complete a minimum of 3 semester hours in diversity-
centered content related to today's classroom in order to be an athletic director. The 
department's current rules require a person to do both.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0485
Committee Amendment CA_A_H290 (House)

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An Act to Encourage Economic Development Through the Manufacture and Use of Marine Nuclear Power Modules
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0486
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, LYFORD, BABIN, FOSTER, NUTTING, RUDNICKI, SOBOLESKI, THORNE

Legislative Document
No. 486
H.P. 303
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Encourage Economic Development Through the 
Manufacture and Use of Marine Nuclear Power Modules
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot and
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, FOSTER of Dexter, NUTTING of Oakland, 
RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, THORNE of Carmel.
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 provide the same subsidies to manufacturers of nuclear power modules, 
also known as small modular reactors, as are provided to solar and wind energy developers.  
The subsidies would be provided to encourage the manufacture of nuclear power modules, 
to be put on barges off the coast of the State for transport to coastal areas of the State in 
need of electricity.
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Supplemental Guide Signs on Highways for Colleges and Universities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0488
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WILLIAMS, EATON, MILLIKEN, OSHER, PERRY, SUPICA, ZAGER
Amends: 23 MRSA §1912-C

Legislative Document
No. 488
H.P. 305
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Supplemental Guide Signs on 
Highways for Colleges and Universities
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, OSHER of 
Orono, PERRY of Calais, SUPICA of Bangor, ZAGER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1912-C, sub-§5, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 549, §3, is 
amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read:
(1)  Is located within 15 100 miles of an exit and has an enrollment of 300 200 or 
more students attending classes on site; or
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law regarding a destination qualifying for supplemental guide 
signs on the interstate system for a college or university by changing the qualifying location 
of the college or university from an exit from within 15 miles to within 100 miles and the 
qualifying enrollment of the college or university from 300 or more to 200 or more students 
attending classes on site.
An Act to Provide Equal Educational Opportunity by Adopting Rules Ensuring Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Protected Class Status in Educational Institutions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0489
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN, HICKMAN, DODGE, HOBBS, PERRY, RANA, RECKITT, TALBOT ROSS, PIERCE, RAFFERTY
Amends: 5 MRSA §4603

Legislative Document
No. 489
H.P. 306
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Provide Equal Educational Opportunity by Adopting 
Rules Ensuring Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Protected Class 
Status in Educational Institutions
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and
Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, HOBBS of Wells, PERRY of Calais, RANA of Bangor, 
RECKITT of South Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: PIERCE of 
Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4603, as amended by PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §18, is further 
amended to read:
§4603.  Rulemaking; review
The Commissioner of Education shall have has joint rule-making authority with the 
commission to effectuate this subchapter. On or before January 15, 2024 and at least once 
every 10 years thereafter, the Commissioner of Education and the commission shall jointly 
review rules adopted pursuant to this section and, if the Commissioner of Education and 
the commission determine that those rules must be amended to reflect changes in statute 
and best practices to ensure an individual's right to freedom from discrimination in 
education, the Commissioner of Education and the commission shall as soon as practicable 
initiate rulemaking in accordance with this section.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Maine Human Rights Act to direct the Commissioner of Education 
and the Maine Human Rights Commission to review the rules made under the Maine 
Revised Statues, Title 5, chapter 337, subchapter 5-B on or before January 15, 2024 and at 
least once every 10 years thereafter to reflect changes in statute and best practices to ensure 
an individual's right to freedom from discrimination in education.  It also requires the 
department and the commission to initiate rulemaking as soon as practicable if the review 
determines that amendments to the rules are necessary.
Resolve, to Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Develop a Plan for Communication Regarding Certain Municipal Regulation
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0491
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WOOD, LANDRY, MASON

Legislative Document
No. 491
H.P. 308
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
Resolve, to Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
to Develop a Plan for Communication Regarding Certain Municipal 
Regulation
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WOOD of Greene.
Cosponsored by Representatives: LANDRY of Farmington, MASON of Lisbon.
Sec. 1.  Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to develop a plan for 
communication regarding municipal regulation. Resolved: That the Department 
of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall develop a plan to inform municipalities about the 
limits on local regulation of hunting, fishing and trapping and the operation of watercraft, 
snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles.  The department shall coordinate with a statewide 
organization representing municipalities to create a distribution scheme for the information. 
The department shall submit a report with the plan and distribution scheme, together with 
any necessary legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
no later than January 1, 2024. The committee is authorized to report out a bill based on the 
report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to develop and 
report by January 1, 2024 a plan to inform municipalities about the limits on local 
regulation of hunting, fishing and trapping and the operation of watercraft, snowmobiles 
and all-terrain vehicles and a distribution scheme for the information.
An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shoppmg Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housmg and Retail
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0492
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S455 (Senate)

LD492 
LR 2040(04) 
An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shoppmg Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housmg and Retail 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "/J" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Ehmmates potential unfunded state mandate 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
By changmg shall to may this amendment removes the reqmrement and makes it penmssive that mumcipahties adopt 
ordmances to allow the establishment of residential umts withm bmldmgs located m areas zoned for commercial use 
mcludmg but not lnmted to, vacant or partially vacant retail property if necessary to achieve statewide and i eg10 
housmg production goals established pursuant to Title 5, sect1011 13056, subsect10n 9 
LR2040(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0494
Committee Amendment CA_A_H280 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0495
Committee Amendment CA_A_H459 (House)

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An Act to Establish a Statewide Relinquished Firearms Inventory
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0493
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CRAFTS, BOYLE, DOUDERA, MURPHY, SALISBURY

Legislative Document
No. 493
H.P. 310
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Establish a Statewide Relinquished Firearms Inventory
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, DOUDERA of Camden, MURPHY of 
Scarborough, SALISBURY of Westbrook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would establish a statewide inventory, to be maintained by the Department of 
Public Safety, of firearms that were relinquished to law enforcement agencies in civil cases; 
the inventory would not include firearms stored as evidence in criminal cases.  The 
department would be required to provide data to entities that received federal funds to 
address the relinquishment of firearms.
An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housing and Retail Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0492
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, LYFORD, BABIN, DILL, FOSTER, RUDNICKI, SOBOLESKI, THORNE

Legislative Document
No. 492
H.P. 309
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to 
Mixed-use Housing and Retail
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot and
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, DILL of Old Town, FOSTER of Dexter, 
RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, THORNE of Carmel.
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 regarding the repurposing of vacant shopping mall 
and retail space to mixed-use housing and retail.
An Act to Conform State Funding to the Federal Hyde Amendment, Limiting Funding for Some Abortion Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0494
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: JAVNER, GUERIN, ARDELL, BABIN, CARMICHAEL, GRIFFIN, LEMELIN, PAUL
Amends: 22 MRSA §3196

Legislative Document
No. 494
H.P. 311
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Conform State Funding to the Federal Hyde Amendment, 
Limiting Funding for Some Abortion Services
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and
Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, CARMICHAEL of 
Greenbush, GRIFFIN of Levant, LEMELIN of Chelsea, PAUL of Winterport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3196, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 274, §1, is repealed.
SUMMARY
Public Law 2019, chapter 274 enacted the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 
3196, which requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide coverage 
to a MaineCare member for abortion services.  Abortion services that are not approved 
Medicaid services must be funded by the State.
The so-called federal Hyde Amendment prohibits federal Medicaid funding for 
abortions except in cases of life endangerment, rape or incest.  This bill repeals Title 22, 
section 3196, removing the requirement that the department provide abortion services to 
MaineCare members and removing the requirement that the State pay when the abortion 
services are not covered by Medicaid.
An Act to Address Solar Energy Development Decommissioning
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0496
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: BOYLE, LAWRENCE, BELL, CRAFTS, DOUDERA, GEIGER, ZEIGLER

Legislative Document
No. 496
H.P. 313
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Address Solar Energy Development Decommissioning
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYLE of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and
Representatives: BELL of Yarmouth, CRAFTS of Newcastle, DOUDERA of Camden, 
GEIGER of Rockland, ZEIGLER of Montville.
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.
In Public Law 2021, chapter 151, the 130th Legislature enacted the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 35-A, chapter 34-D, which requires certain solar energy developments to 
have decommissioning plans.  Chapter 34-D applies to solar energy developments on which 
construction began on or after October 1, 2021 and to solar energy developments that 
undergo a change in ownership on or after October 1, 2021.  This bill proposes to address 
the issue of decommissioning plans for solar energy developments of a size similar to the 
size of developments that are subject to the provisions of chapter 34-D and on which 
construction began before October 1, 2021.  It also proposes to address the issue of 
decommissioning plans for stored energy systems developments.
An Act to Proh1b1t the Use of Personal Watercraft on Keyes Pond and Stearns Pond m the Town of Sweden
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0497
Committee Amendment CA_A_H99 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A '' to HP 314, L D 497, "An Act to Proh1b1t the 
Use of Personal Watercraft on Keyes Pond and Stearns Pond m the Town of Sweden'' 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out the title and substitutmg the followmg 
'An Act to Prohibit the Use of Personal Watercraft on Keyes Pond in the Town of 
Sweden' 
Amend the b11l m sect10n 3 m subparagiaph (34) m the first lme (page 1, lme 12 m 
L D ) by stnkmg out the followmg "or Stearns Pond" 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title and 1 emoves Stearns Pond from the p1 oposed 
addition to the hst of water bodies m the State on which the opeiatton of personal watercraft 
is prohibited 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/23/23 Jl:Pae 
LD497 
LR 1521(02) 
An Act to Prohibit the Use of Personal Watercraft on Keyes Pond and Stearns Pond in the Town of 
Sweden 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" lj~_qr' 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
~ 
J 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - General Fund 
Mmor revenue mcrease - General Fund 
Mmor revenue mcrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The additional workload associated with the mmnnal number of new cases filed m the court system does not require 
addit10nal fundmg at this time 
The collection of additional fine revenue associated with prohibiting the use of personal watercraft on Keyes Pond 
and Steams Pond m the Town of Sweden will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by mmor amounts 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any add1t10nal costs to the Department of Inland F1shenes and Wtldhfe to implement the prov1S1ons ofth1s bill are 
expected to be mmor and can be ab soi bed withm existing budgeted resources 
LR1521(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0496
Committee Amendment CA_A_H288 (House)

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An Act to Prohibit the Use of Personal Watercraft on Keyes Pond and Stearns Pond in the Town of Sweden
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0497
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MILLETT, BENNETT
Amends: 12 MRSA §13071-A

Legislative Document
No. 497
H.P. 314
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Prohibit the Use of Personal Watercraft on Keyes Pond 
and Stearns Pond in the Town of Sweden
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MILLETT of Waterford.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13071-A, sub-§4, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§384 and affected by §422, is amended by amending subparagraph (32) to read:
(32)  Highland Lake or Woods Pond in the Town of Bridgton in Cumberland 
County if the personal watercraft is rented and does not display a decal identifying 
the rental agency that owns the personal watercraft; or
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §13071-A, sub-§4, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§384 and affected by §422, is amended by amending subparagraph (33) to read:
(33)  Lake St. George in the Town of Liberty.; or
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §13071-A, sub-§4, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§384 and affected by §422, is amended by enacting a new subparagraph (34) to read:
(34)  Keyes Pond or Stearns Pond in the Town of Sweden in Oxford County.
SUMMARY
This bill adds Keyes Pond and Stearns Pond in the Town of Sweden in Oxford County 
to the list of water bodies in the State on which the operation of personal watercraft is 
prohibited.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0498
Committee Amendment CA_A_S189 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Change Maine's Tax Laws" •
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A_S591 (Senate)
Amends: 26 MRSA §600-C

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /}" to S.P. 217, L.D. 499, "An Act to Change 
Maine's Tax Laws" • 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Create a Pretax Commuter Benefit' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §600-C is enacted to read: 
§600-C. Pretax commuter benefit 
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, beginning July 1, 2025, an 
employer of more than 20 employees in the State shall, in accordance with rules adopted 
by the Depattment of Labor in consultation with the State Tax Assessor, offer to those 
employees a pretax commuter benefit. For purposes of this section, "pretax commuter 
benefit" means earnings of an employee up to $300 per month, set aside by the employer 
at the request of the employee, to be used for transpottation expenses related to the 
employee's job, including, but not limited to, commuting to and from work. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft, and changes the title. The 
amendment provides that, beginning July 1, 2025, an employer of more than 20 employees 
in the State must, in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Labor in 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
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\ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
"to S.P. 217,L.D. 499 (5-:fl~ 
consultation with the State Tax Assessor, offer to those employees a pretax commuter 
benefit in an amount not to exceed $300 per month. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/14/24 /Wac 
LD499 
LR 1756(02) 
.1•.• '·· 
An Act to Change Maine's Tax Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "IJ'( 5<:/10 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$173,892 
$173,892 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$180,563 
$180,563 
The Depa1tment of Labor has indicated that the Regulation and Enforcement program will require General Fund 
appropriations of $173,892 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $180,563 in fiscal year 2026-27 for 2 Labor and Safety 
Inspector positions and related All Other costs to support the anticipated increase in workload to ensure compliance 
with the c01mnuter benefit. This fiscal note assumes that the positions begin on July 1, 2025. 
Requiring employers of more than 20 employees to provide a pretax conmrnter benefit is expected to decrease 
individual income tax revenue to the General Fund by a minor amount. 
LR1756(02) • Fiscal Note· Page 1 of 1
An Act to Prohibit the Use of the Electronic Benefits Transfer System Outside of Maine, Massachusetts or New Hampshire to Obtain Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0498
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRAKEY, GUERIN, HARRINGTON, KEIM, LYFORD, MOORE, POULIOT, ANDREWS, QUINT
Amends: 22 MRSA §3763

Legislative Document
No. 498
S.P. 216
In Senate, February 7, 2023
An Act to Prohibit the Use of the Electronic Benefits Transfer 
System Outside of Maine, Massachusetts or New Hampshire to 
Obtain Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Benefits
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senators: GUERIN of Penobscot, HARRINGTON of York, KEIM of Oxford, 
LYFORD of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington, POULIOT of Kennebec, Representatives: 
ANDREWS of Paris, QUINT of Hodgdon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3763, sub-§13 is enacted to read:
13.  Restriction on use of electronic benefits transfer system outside of Maine, 
Massachusetts or New Hampshire.  A recipient of benefits under this chapter may not 
access those benefits using the electronic benefits transfer system established in section 22 
outside of this State, the state of Massachusetts or the state of New Hampshire.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a recipient of benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy 
Families program, or TANF, from using the electronic benefits transfer system to access 
those benefits outside of Maine, the state of Massachusetts or the state of New Hampshire.