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An Act Concerning Home Care Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0208
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S735 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" It" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 129, 
L.D. 208, "An Act Concerning Home Care Services" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §3173-L in the first indented paragraph in the 
first line (page 1, line 17 in amendment) by striking out the following: "January 15, 2024" 
and inserting the following: 'October 1, 2024' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of MaineCare Services 0129 
Initiative: Provides funding to contract with a 3rd-party entity to conduct assessments for 
children who have not attained 21 years of age who the department determines are eligible 
for private duty nursing and personal care services provided in a residential setting or other 
setting where normal life activities take place. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
2024-25 
$0 
$30,228 
$0 
$30,228 
2023-24 
2024-25 
$0 
$30,957 
$0 
$30,957 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
Page I - 131LR0447(04) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENA TE AMENDMENT" p "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 129, L.D. 208 ( S-135°) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A." It delays until October 1, 2024 
the requirement that the Department of Health and Human Services contract with a 
3rd-party entity to conduct the assessments for children eligible for home care services and 
removes funding for that purpose from fiscal year 2023-24. 
SPONSORED BY: _--"{l½~,c......,\1._tJ_~.,_____"_~ ___ 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FJSCALNOTEllEQUIRED 
(Set attlelted) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/06/24 feac:.. 
LD208 
LR 447(04) 
An Act to Require MaineCare Assessments for Children 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "fj' to Committee Amendment "A" {S-73S) 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($15,114) 
($15,114) 
($15,479) 
($15,479) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
The amendment changes the start date of the program to October 1, 2024. This eliminates the General Fund 
appropriations and Federal Expenditures Fund allocations required for fiscal year 2023-24. 
LR0447(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0208
Committee Amendment CA_A_H427 (House)

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An Act to Authorize an Interim Use Trail on the Berlin Subdivision Rail Corridor
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0209
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BELL, ARFORD

Legislative Document
No. 209
H.P. 130
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Authorize an Interim Use Trail on the Berlin Subdivision 
Rail Corridor
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BELL of Yarmouth.
Cosponsored by Representative: ARFORD of Brunswick.
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 interim use of a recreational trail on the Berlin Subdivision 
Rail Corridor.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0210
Committee Amendment CA_A_H10 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Expand the List of Persons Exempt from the Real Estate Transfer Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0210
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HASENFUS
Amends: 36 MRSA §4641-C

Legislative Document
No. 210
H.P. 131
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Expand the List of Persons Exempt from the Real Estate 
Transfer Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §4641-C, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2017, c. 288, Pt. B, §8, is 
further amended to read:
4.  Deeds between certain family members.  Deeds between spouses, siblings, parent 
and child, including a stepchild, or grandparent and grandchild, including a stepgrandchild, 
without actual consideration for the deed, and deeds between spouses in divorce 
proceedings;
SUMMARY
This bill adds siblings, stepchildren and stepgrandchildren to the list of family members 
whose deeds are exempt from the real estate transfer tax.
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Water Supply Protection Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0211
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FAY, BENNETT, BOYLE, CARLOW, KUHN, MILLETT, PRINGLE, SKOLD, TERRY, NANGLE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §6113

Legislative Document
No. 211
H.P. 132
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Water Supply Protection 
Funds
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and
Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, CARLOW of Buxton, KUHN of Falmouth, MILLETT 
of Waterford, PRINGLE of Windham, SKOLD of Portland, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: 
NANGLE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §6113, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 30, §1 and amended 
by PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6, is further amended to read:
3.  Use of water supply protection fund.  Except as provided in subsection 4, a water 
supply protection fund may be used by a consumer-owned water utility only for the 
acquisition, by itself or by the holder of a conservation easement, of interests in real 
property reasonably necessary for the protection of a public water supply, including, but 
not limited to, the acquisition of conservation easements, access easements, other 
permanent interests in land or long-term leases of at least 99 years and 3rd-party rights of 
enforcement of a conservation easement.  For purposes of this subsection, "protection of 
public water supply" includes watershed protection, groundwater protection or wellhead 
protection reasonably necessary to minimize the potential for contamination of the 
consumer-owned water utility's water supply.  If the consumer-owned water utility has 
adopted a watershed control program pursuant to 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 
141.71 and that program has been approved by the Department of Health and Human 
Services, any expenditures from the water supply protection fund pursuant to this section 
for the purposes of watershed protection must be in conformity with that watershed control 
program.  For purposes of this subsection, "conservation easement" has the same meaning 
as in Title 33, section 476, subsection 1; "holder" has the same meaning as in Title 33, 
section 476, subsection 2; and "3rd-party right of enforcement" has the same meaning as 
in Title 33, section 476, subsection 4.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a water supply protection fund established by a consumer-owned water 
utility to be used by the holder of a conservation easement.  It also allows a water supply 
protection fund to be used for the acquisition of 3rd-party rights of enforcement of a 
conservation easement.
An Act to Maintain the Authority of the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0213
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, PAUL, THORNE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §8238

Legislative Document
No. 213
H.P. 134
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Maintain the Authority of the Maine School for Marine 
Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Representatives: PAUL of Winterport, THORNE of Carmel.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, Public Law 2021, chapter 565 terminates the authority of the Maine School 
for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering 90 days after the 
adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 131st Legislature; and
Whereas, without an emergency, this legislation would take effect simultaneously 
with the provisions of Public Law 2021, chapter 565; and
Whereas, in order to accomplish the provisions of this legislation, this legislation 
needs to take effect before the provisions of Public Law 2021, chapter 565 take effect; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §8238, as amended by PL 2021, c. 565, §1, is further amended 
by amending the section headnote to read:
§8238.  Implementation; limited authorization
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §8238, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 2021, c. 565, §1, is repealed.
Sec. 3.  PL 2021, c. 565, §2 is repealed.  
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the provisions of law that terminate all powers, duties and authority of 
the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering and 
that require the school to reorganize from a public magnet school to an educational 
program-based model 90 days after the adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 
131st Legislature.
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Storm Water Management to Provide an Exemption for Trails for Hiking and Other Similar Activities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0216
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BELL
Amends: 38 MRSA §420-D

Legislative Document
No. 216
H.P. 137
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Storm Water Management to 
Provide an Exemption for Trails for Hiking and Other Similar 
Activities
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BELL of Yarmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §420-D, sub-§7, ¶J, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 507, §1, is 
amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read:
(1)  The trail is intended, constructed and managed for use by persons walking, 
snowshoeing, skiing, hiking or riding mountain bikes;
SUMMARY
This bill exempts from the storm water control requirements under the pollution control 
laws subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Environmental Protection trails intended, 
constructed and managed for use by persons walking, snowshoeing, skiing or hiking.
An Act to Support Manufacturers Whose Products Contain Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0217
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, LYFORD

Legislative Document
No. 217
H.P. 138
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Support Manufacturers Whose Products Contain 
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot.
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 require the development and implementation of a program to support 
manufacturers whose products contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
An Act to Promote Equity in the Permitting Appeals Process
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0219
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BRADSTREET, ARATA, CRAY, LANDRY, PERKINS

Legislative Document
No. 219
H.P. 140
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Promote Equity in the Permitting Appeals Process
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, CRAY of Palmyra, LANDRY 
of Farmington, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
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 align the deadlines for permits related to development and the appeals 
of decisions on those permits. The bill would provide that during an appeal on a permit 
related to development, the expiration date of the permit would be tolled.
An Act to Support Maine's Potato Farmers and Processors
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0220
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: GUERRETTE, ALBERT, ARDELL, BABIN, CRAY, HALL, JACKSON, THERIAULT

Legislative Document
No. 220
H.P. 141
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Support Maine's Potato Farmers and Processors
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN 
of Fort Fairfield, CRAY of Palmyra, HALL of Wilton, JACKSON of Oxford, THERIAULT of 
Fort Kent.
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 to support Maine's potato industry farmers and 
processors, including measures to respond to economic issues such as the challenges of the 
COVID-19 pandemic and inflation.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0221
Committee Amendment CA_A_H334 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act Regarding Airboat Noise
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0221
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HEPLER, ANKELES, ARFORD, DILL, GOLEK, LANDRY, O'CONNELL, SACHS
Amends: 12 MRSA §13068-A

Legislative Document
No. 221
H.P. 142
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act Regarding Airboat Noise
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, ARFORD of Brunswick, DILL of 
Old Town, GOLEK of Harpswell, LANDRY of Farmington, O'CONNELL of Brewer, SACHS 
of Freeport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13068-A, sub-§10, ¶A-2, as amended by PL 2021, c. 585, §1, 
is further amended by amending the 3rd blocked paragraph to read:
This paragraph is repealed on September 30, 2023 2025.
SUMMARY
This bill extends the repeal date of the law governing airboat noise limits to September 
30, 2025.
An Act to Require Students to Demonstrate Knowledge of the Constitution of Maine and the United States Constitution
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0222
Committee Amendment CA_A_H39 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"#, to H.P. 143, L.D. 222, "An Act to Require 
Students to Demonstrate Knowledge of the Constitution of Maine and the United States 
Constitution" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/23 ~ae 
LD222 
LR 893(02) 
An Act to Require Students to Demonstrate Knowledge of the Constitution of Maine and the United 
States Constitution 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,f}(/-f-3q) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No state fiscal impact 
This fiscal note assumes that the intent of this legislation is to provide clarification of existing law and Department of 
Education Rule Chapter 132: Leaming Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction regarding the demonstration 
lmowledge of the Constitution of Maine and the United States Constitution as part of the social studies and histor., 
requirement for a high school diploma and that no additional testing requirements will be required. Based on this 
assumption, this legislation should have no fiscal impact on the State or local school administrative units. 
LR0893(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0224
Committee Amendment CA_A_H21 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Its Rules Regarding Pharmacy Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0223
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: ZAGER, MOORE, MEYER, NUTTING, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 223
H.P. 144
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to 
Amend Its Rules Regarding Pharmacy Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZAGER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: MEYER of Eliot, NUTTING of Oakland, Senator: STEWART of Aroostook.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to amend rules. 
Resolved: That, no later than January 1, 2024, the Department of Health and Human 
Services shall amend its rules in Chapter 101:  MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters II 
and III, Sections 19, 40 and 96 and Chapter 5: Office of Aging and Disability Services 
Policy Manual, Section 63 in order to allow for reimbursement for a pharmacist licensed 
under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 117 to provide medication evaluation 
or consultation to a MaineCare member via telehealth or in a home visit when technology 
is not the most effective mode of consultation.
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human Services' 
office of MaineCare services shall report regarding the implementation of this legislation 
to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and 
human services matters. The report must be submitted no later than December 5, 2024. The 
committee may report out legislation to modify the rules amended pursuant to section 1 to 
the 132nd Legislature in 2025.
SUMMARY
This resolve allows a pharmacist licensed under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, 
chapter 117 to be reimbursed for providing medication evaluation or consultation to a 
MaineCare member via telehealth or in a home visit when technology is not the most 
effective mode of consultation for services.  It directs the Department of Health and Human 
Services to amend its rules under Chapter 101:  MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters II 
and III, Sections 19, 40 and 96 and Chapter 5: Office of Aging and Disability Services 
Policy Manual, Section 63 accordingly.
An Act to Require Students to Demonstrate Knowledge of the Constitution of Maine and the United States Constitution
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0222
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GRIFFIN, DUCHARME, JAVNER, PAUL, THERIAULT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4722

Legislative Document
No. 222
H.P. 143
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Require Students to Demonstrate Knowledge of the 
Constitution of Maine and the United States Constitution
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRIFFIN of Levant.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, JAVNER of Chester, PAUL of 
Winterport, THERIAULT of Fort Kent.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§2, ¶B, as amended by PL 2019, c. 202, §1, is 
further amended to read:
B.  Social studies and history, including American history, government, civics and, 
personal finance and a demonstration of knowledge of the Constitution of Maine and 
the United States Constitution--2 years or the equivalent in standards achievement;
SUMMARY
This bill adds a demonstration of knowledge of the Constitution of Maine and the 
United States Constitution to the social studies and history requirement for a high school 
diploma.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0223
Committee Amendment CA_A_H253 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Expand the Reimbursement to Hospitals for Days Awaiting Placement in Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0225
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERRY, BENNETT, COLLAMORE, CRAVEN, MEYER, WHITE
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-A

Legislative Document
No. 225
H.P. 146
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Expand the Reimbursement to Hospitals for Days 
Awaiting Placement in Facilities
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and
Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, CRAVEN of Lewiston, MEYER of Eliot, 
WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-AAA, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 454, §1, is amended to 
read:
§3174-AAA.  Reimbursement for days awaiting placement; reimbursement for 
hospitals other than critical access hospitals
Beginning January 1, 2019, the The department shall provide reimbursement to 
hospitals other than critical access hospitals for each day after the 10th day that a 
MaineCare-eligible individual is in the care of a hospital while awaiting placement in a 
nursing facility or residential care facility.  The department shall reimburse hospitals 
prospectively at the statewide average rate per MaineCare member day for nursing facility 
services or residential care facility services.  The department shall compute the statewide 
average rate per MaineCare member day based on the simple average of the nursing facility 
rate or residential care facility rate per MaineCare member day for the applicable state 
fiscal year or years prorated for the hospital's fiscal year.  Reimbursement for days awaiting 
placement pursuant to this section is limited to a maximum of $500,000 of combined 
General Fund funds and federal funds for each year.  For purposes of this section, "critical 
access hospital" has the same meaning as in section 7932, subsection 10.
This section is repealed December 31, 2023.
SUMMARY
Current law requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide 
reimbursement to hospitals other than critical access hospitals for each day after the 10th 
day that a MaineCare-eligible individual is in the care of a hospital while awaiting 
placement in a nursing facility.  This bill provides that the department also is required to 
provide reimbursement to hospitals other than critical access hospitals for each day after 
the 10th day that a MaineCare-eligible individual is in the care of a hospital while awaiting 
placement in a residential care facility.  The bill removes the provision that repeals the 
current law on December 31, 2023.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0226
Committee Amendment CA_A_H673 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Reqmre Substance Use Dismder to Be Disclosed as a Cause of Death on Death Certificates
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0228
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S444 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" f/ "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 149, 
L D 228, "An Act to Reqmre Substance Use Dismder to Be Disclosed as a Cause of Death 
on Death Certificates" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of section 3 and msertmg the following 
'Sec. 3. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following 
appropnat10ns and allocations are made 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Data, Research and Vital Statistics Z037 
Imtiative Provides one-time fundmg reqmred to create an accredited online trammg 
module 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$41,900 
$41,900 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part lette1 or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the appropnat10ns and allocations sect10n It provides one-
time fundmg 
SPONSOREDBY: ~Tllµ')J ~ 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07/17/23 ::tPae. 
LD228 
LR 442(04) 
Resolve, to Reqmre That Alcohol Misuse Be Disclosed as a Contnbutmg Factor to Death on Death 
Certificates 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "fj' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
Genei al Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocat10ns 
Genei al Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($41,900) 
$41,900 
($41,900) 
$41,900 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
This amendment moves the one-tune General Fund appropnat10n to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$41,900 from fiscal year 2023-24 to fiscal year 2024-25 
LR0442(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Health Care in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0227
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PERRY, BAILEY

Legislative Document
No. 227
H.P. 148
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act Regarding Health Care in the State
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York.
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 provisions of law regarding health care in the State.
An Act to Address Maine's Affordable Housing Crisis
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0226
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: MILLETT, JACKSON, GOLEK, LOOKNER, ROEDER, PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 226
H.P. 147
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Address Maine's Affordable Housing Crisis
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: GOLEK of Harpswell, LOOKNER of Portland, ROEDER of Bangor, 
Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE
Housing Authority - State 0442
Initiative: Provides one-time funds in fiscal year 2023-24 and fiscal year 2024-25 only to 
increase affordable housing stock in the State.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$100,000,000
$100,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$100,000,000
$100,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funds in fiscal year 2023-24 and fiscal year 2024-25 only 
to increase affordable housing stock in the State.
An Act to Require Substance Use Disorder to Be Disclosed as a Cause of Death on Death Certificates
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0228
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, RENY, MEYER, SHAGOURY, SUPICA, BEEBE-CENTER
Amends: 22 MRSA §2842

Legislative Document
No. 228
H.P. 149
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Require Substance Use Disorder to Be Disclosed as a 
Cause of Death on Death Certificates
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 Senator RENY of Lincoln and
Representatives: MEYER of Eliot, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: 
BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2842, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Substance use disorder.  If substance use disorder is a factor in the cause or 
proximate cause of death, the certificate must include substance use disorder as a factor in 
the cause or proximate cause of the death and identify the substance underlying the 
disorder.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that if substance use disorder is a factor in the cause or the proximate 
cause in the death of a person, the death certificate must include substance use disorder as 
a factor in the cause or proximate cause of the death and identify the substance underlying 
the disorder.
An Act to Compensate Tribal Governments for Basic Trammg for a Law Enforcement Officer Hired by Another Government Agency
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0229
Committee Amendment CA_A_H242 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDivffiNT "A" to HP 150, L D 229, "An Act to Compensate 
Tribal Governments for Basic Trammg for a Law Enforcement Officer Hired by Another 
Government Agency" 
Amend the bill m section 1 m §2808 m subsect10n 1 m paragraph Cm subparagraph 
(3) m the last lme (page 1, line 19 m L D ) by sti iking out the following "and" and msertmg 
the following 'and' 
Amend the bill m sect10n 1 m §2808 m subsection 1 m paragraph C m subpa1agraph 
(4) in the last hne (page 1, line 22 in L D) by stnkmg out the following "-, and'' and 
inserting the following ' ' 
Amend the bill m section 1 in §2808 m subsection 1 m paragraph C by stnkmg out all 
of subparagraph (5) (page 1, Imes 23 and 24 m L D ) 
Amend the bill m sect10n 1 in §2808 in subsection 3 by msertmg at the end the 
following 
'The board shall. as necessaty, mcorporate the Indian police academy at the federal law 
enforcement trammg center mto its basic law enforcement traming program reimbursement 
rates' 
Amend the btll by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 01 section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirement that the full costs of all travel and 1 elated 
expenses for travel to and from the Indian police academy be included m 1 e1mbursed 
trammg costs. This amendment also directs the Mame Criminal Justice Academy Board of 
Trustees to incorporate the Indian pohce academy at the federal law enforcement trammg 
centei mto its basic law enforcement traming program reimbursement rates 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/11/23 ~ae.. 
LD229 
LR 536(02) 
An Act to Compensate Tribal Governments for Basic Training for a Law Enforcement Officer Hired 
by Another Government Agency 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~ { H,,,,. Zl{Z) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost increase - General Fund 
Mmor cost mcrease - Highway Fund 
Add1t10nal costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with reunbursmg governmental agencies for the c 
of sala11es and benefits, tmt10n and umfonns when hmng an officer who graduated from the Indian police acadetuy ciL 
the federal law enfmcement trammg center can be abs01bed w1thm ex1stmg budgeted resources 
LR0536(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Require the Maine National Guard to Sell Certain Property in Hallowell
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0230
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SHAGOURY, HICKMAN, MALON, MONTELL

Legislative Document
No. 230
H.P. 151
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
Resolve, to Require the Maine National Guard to Sell Certain 
Property in Hallowell
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and
Representatives: MALON of Biddeford, MONTELL of Gardiner.
Sec. 1. Resolve 2021, c. 136, §1, amended. Resolved: That Resolve 2021, c. 136, 
§1 is amended to read:
Sec. 1. Granite Hill Road property in City of Hallowell; transfer authorized 
required. Resolved: That, in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 37-B, 
section 264, but notwithstanding the provisions requiring an appraisal or prohibiting 
property from being sold for less than the appraised value, the Adjutant General may shall, 
no later than June 30, 2024, sell for an amount not to exceed $1 the parcel of land located 
off Granite Hill Road in the City of Hallowell identified on Hallowell tax map 019 as lot 
and recorded in the Kennebec County Registry of Deeds as follows:
1. Book 738, Page 111, approximately 4.15 acres from Cyr to the State of Maine dated 
October 30, 1937;
2. Book 738, Page 112, approximately 0.5 acre from Gillie to the State of Maine dated 
November 5, 1937; and
3. Book 738, Page 113, approximately 2.3 acres from Lord to the State of Maine dated 
October of 1937.
The sale may be accomplished by means of a quitclaim deed, as long as the City of 
Hallowell agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State from all claims, including any 
environmental clean-up costs that may arise in connection with the land.
SUMMARY
This resolve amends Resolve 2021, chapter 136 to require the Adjutant General of the 
Maine National Guard to sell a parcel of land by June 30, 2024 and specifies that the sale 
price may not exceed $1.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0232
Committee Amendment CA_A_H365 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0231
Committee Amendment CA_A_H685 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Support the Maine Pediatric and Behavioral Health Partnership Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0231
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SHAGOURY, DUSON, CLOUTIER, CRAVEN, MADIGAN, MEYER, TERRY

Legislative Document
No. 231
H.P. 152
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Support the Maine Pediatric and Behavioral Health 
Partnership Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland and
Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, MADIGAN of Waterville, 
MEYER of Eliot, TERRY of Gorham.
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 create a program designed to stabilize funding for the Maine Pediatric 
and Behavioral Health Partnership Program.
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Bonding Restrictions for School Administrative Units
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0232
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ROBERTS, RAFFERTY, LAVIGNE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1311, 20-A MRSA §1490

Legislative Document
No. 232
H.P. 153
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Bonding Restrictions for 
School Administrative Units
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and
Representative: LAVIGNE of Berwick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §1311, sub-§2, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 
8, is amended to read:
C.  Each issue of bonds shall must mature in substantially equal annual installments so 
that the first installment shall be is payable not later than 2 years and the last installment 
not later than 25 30 years after the date of issue.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §1490, sub-§2, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. XXXX, 
§13, is amended to read:
C.  Each issue of bonds must mature in substantially equal annual installments so that 
the first installment is payable not later than 2 years and the last installment not later 
than 25 30 years after the date of issue.
SUMMARY
This bill extends the allowed term of bonds issued by school administrative districts 
and regional school units from 25 to 30 years.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0233
Committee Amendment CA_A_H613 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Ensure Efficiency in Petitions Reviewed by the Secretary of State by Clarifying Deadlines Related to Those Petitions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0233
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SUPICA, GROHOSKI, COLLINGS, DANA, MALON, RIELLY, BENNETT, DAUGHTRY, HICKMAN, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 21-A MRSA §905

Legislative Document
No. 233
H.P. 154
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Ensure Efficiency in Petitions Reviewed by the Secretary 
of State by Clarifying Deadlines Related to Those Petitions
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, MALON of 
Biddeford, RIELLY of Westbrook, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, DAUGHTRY of 
Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §905, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2017, c. 277, §6, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Secretary of State.  The Secretary of State shall review all petitions filed in the 
Department of the Secretary of State for a people's veto referendum under the Constitution 
of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 17, or for a direct initiative under the Constitution 
of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 18.
The Secretary of State shall determine the validity of the petition and issue a written 
decision stating the reasons for the decision within 30 business days from the date of 
deadline for filing of a written petition in the Department of the Secretary of State under 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 17 or 18.
The Secretary of State may invalidate a petition if the Secretary of State is unable to verify 
the notarization of that petition.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Secretary of State to determine the validity of certain petitions 
within 30 business days of constitutionally specified applicable deadlines.
An Act to Promote Economic Development in the Fishing Industry by Funding a Dredging Project in Portland Harbor
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0235
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BRENNAN, CHIPMAN, TALBOT ROSS, DUSON

Legislative Document
No. 235
H.P. 156
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Promote Economic Development in the Fishing Industry 
by Funding a Dredging Project in Portland Harbor
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representative: Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senator: DUSON of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Multimodal Transportation Fund Z017
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for a dredging project in Portland Harbor.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
Capital Expenditures
$10,000,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$10,000,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $10,000,000 in fiscal year 
2023-24 to the Department of Transportation for a dredging project in Portland Harbor.
An Act to Raise from 12 to 24 the Annual Limit on the Number of Public Events and Meals Nonprofit Organizations May Have That Are Exempt from Certain Rules and Regulations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0234
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: ZEIGLER, CURRY, DODGE, DOUDERA, GEIGER, MATLACK, PLUECKER, RISEMAN, WARREN
Amends: 22 MRSA §2501

Legislative Document
No. 234
H.P. 155
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Raise from 12 to 24 the Annual Limit on the Number of 
Public Events and Meals Nonprofit Organizations May Have That 
Are Exempt from Certain Rules and Regulations
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.
Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo and
Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, DOUDERA of Camden, GEIGER of Rockland, 
MATLACK of St. George, PLUECKER of Warren, RISEMAN of Harrison, WARREN of 
Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2501, 4th ¶, as amended by PL 2011, c. 193, Pt. B, §10, is 
further amended to read:
Nonprofit organizations including, but not limited to, 4-H Clubs, scouts and 
agricultural societies are exempt from department rules and regulations relating to 
dispensing foods and nonalcoholic beverages at not more than 12 24 public events or meals 
within one calendar year.
SUMMARY
This bill doubles, from 12 to 24, the number of public events and meals within one 
calendar year nonprofit organizations may have that are exempt from Department of Health 
and Human Services rules and regulations relating to dispensing foods and nonalcoholic 
beverages.
An Act to Create a Program for Mortgage Assistance for Persons with Illnesses Related to COVID-19
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0238
Committee Amendment CA_A_H171 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to HP 159, L D 238, "An Act to Create a 
Program for Mortgage Assistance for Persons with Illnesses Related to COVID-19" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following 
'Resolve, Regarding Mortgage Assistance for Persons with Illnesses Related to 
COVID-19' 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg aftei the title and insertmg the following· 
'Sec. 1. 
Maine State Housing Authority to continue work regarding 
mortgage assistance. Resolved: That the Mame State Housmg Authority shall continue 
programs administered by the authority on the effective date of thts resolve that provide 
mortgage assistance to residents of the State, including the Housmg Opportumttes for 
Mame Fund created m the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, section 4853, subsection 1 
and the State's implementation of the federal Homeowner Assistance Fund program No 
later than February 1, 2024, the authority shall submit a report to the Jomt Standmg 
Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Busmess 
summarizmg its contmued work implementmg the programs identified m this section and 
analyzing the effectiveness of those programs m alleviatmg the financial burdens faced by 
those suffermg the impact of illnesses or other factors related to COVID-19 The committee 
may report out legislation related to the mformation provided in the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 131 st Legislature ' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that dtrects the Mame State Housmg 
Authority to continue its current programs providmg mortgage assistance to residents of 
the State and submit a report to the Jomt Standmg Committee on Innovat10n, Development, 
Economic Advancement and Busmess summarizing its implementation of the programs 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 4" to HP 159, L D 238 
and analyzing the effectiveness of the programs m alleviating the financial burdens faced 
by those suffermg the impact of illnesses or other factors related to COVID-19, no later 
than February 1, 2024 It also allows the committee to report out leg1slat1on related to the 
information provided m the report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/27 /23 ,:/;Pae. 
LD238 
LR 909(02) 
An Act to Create a Program for Mortgage Assistance for Persons with Illnesses Related to COVID-19 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment .JI, { f/-/Jj ) 
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - Mame State Housmg Authority 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Mame State Housmg Authority to implement the requirements of this legislat10n can be 
absorbed withm existmg budgeted resources 
LR0909(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Require a Registered Voter to Update the Registration
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0237
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: GRIFFIN, HENDERSON, SMITH
Amends: 21-A MRSA §122

Legislative Document
No. 237
H.P. 158
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Require a Registered Voter to Update the Registration
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRIFFIN of Levant.
Cosponsored by Representatives: HENDERSON of Rumford, SMITH of Palermo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §122, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10.  Registration update.  A person who has registered to vote shall submit a voter 
registration update form prescribed by the Secretary of State at least once every 4 years to 
the registrar. 
SUMMARY
This bill requires a person who has registered to vote to submit a voter registration 
update form every 4 years.