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An Act to Require Private Insurance Coverage for Donor Breast Milk
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0267
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BRENNER, MADIGAN, RENY, PERRY, STOVER
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4320-V

Legislative Document
No. 267
S.P. 126
In Senate, January 27, 2023
An Act to Require Private Insurance Coverage for Donor Breast 
Milk
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville and
Senator: RENY of Lincoln, Representatives: PERRY of Calais, STOVER of Boothbay.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4320-V is enacted to read:
§4320-V.  Coverage for donor breast milk
1.  Required coverage. A carrier offering a health plan in this State shall provide 
coverage for pasteurized donor breast milk provided to an infant eligible for coverage under 
the health plan if a physician or physician assistant licensed under Title 32, chapter 36 or 
or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under Title 32, chapter 31 signs an 
order stating that:
A.  The infant is medically or physically unable to receive maternal breast milk or 
participate in breastfeeding or the infant's parent is medically or physically unable to 
produce maternal breast milk in quantities sufficient for the infant; and
B.  The infant:
(1)  Was born at a birth weight of less than 1,500 grams;
(2)  Has a gastrointestinal anomaly or metabolic or digestive disorder or is 
recovering from intestinal surgery and the infant's digestive needs require 
additional support;
(3)  Is not appropriately gaining weight or growing;
(4)  Has formula intolerance and is experiencing weight loss or difficulty feeding;
(5)  Has low blood sugar;
(6)  Has congenital heart disease;
(7)  Has received or will receive an organ transplant; or
(8)  Has another serious medical condition for which donor breast milk is medically 
necessary.
2.  Cost sharing prohibited.  A carrier may not impose any deductible, copayment, 
coinsurance or other cost-sharing requirement for the costs of donor breast milk provided 
pursuant to this section.
Sec. 2.  Application. The requirements of this Act apply to all policies, contracts and 
certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on 
or after January 1, 2024. For purposes of this Act, all policies, contracts and certificates are 
deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that health plans must provide coverage for donor breast milk. The 
requirements apply beginning on January 1, 2024.
An Act to Designate Granitic Pegmatite as the Maine State Rock
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0269
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: KEIM, HENDERSON, BENNETT, ANDREWS, LEE, MILLETT, RISEMAN
Amends: 1 MRSA §230

Legislative Document
No. 269
S.P. 128
In Senate, January 27, 2023
An Act to Designate Granitic Pegmatite as the Maine State Rock
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford and
Senator: BENNETT of Oxford, Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, LEE of Auburn, 
MILLETT of Waterford, RISEMAN of Harrison.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §230 is enacted to read:
§230.  State rock
Granitic pegmatite is the official state rock.
SUMMARY
This bill designates granitic pegmatite as the official state rock.
An Act to Help Retired Federal Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0270
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 270
S.P. 129
In Senate, January 27, 2023
An Act to Help Retired Federal Employees
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to help retired federal employees.
An Act Requiring the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System to Offer a For-credit Course on Hunting, Fishing, Recreational Shooting and Trapping
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0271
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: POULIOT, SAMPSON, LYFORD

Legislative Document
No. 271
S.P. 130
In Senate, January 27, 2023
An Act Requiring the University of Maine System and the Maine 
Community College System to Offer a For-credit Course on 
Hunting, Fishing, Recreational Shooting and Trapping
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred and
Senator: LYFORD of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA c. 447 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 447
HUNTING, FISHING, RECREATIONAL SHOOTING AND TRAPPING 
COURSE
§12993.  Hunting, fishing, recreational shooting and trapping course required
The University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System shall offer 
a for-credit course about hunting, fishing, recreational shooting and trapping. The course 
curriculum must include educational instruction on the historical and contemporary roles 
of a North American model of wildlife conservation and a national system of conservation 
funding and the effects that hunting, fishing, recreational shooting and trapping have on 
fish and wildlife management. The course curriculum must include a field component 
appropriate for the season in which students are able to gain hands-on experience with 
mentors on hunting, fishing, recreational shooting or trapping. The course curriculum must 
satisfy the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's approved firearms hunter safety 
course. The University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System shall 
work with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to establish the necessary course 
components.
§12994.  Rulemaking
The Chancellor of the University of Maine System and the Board of Trustees of the 
Maine Community College System shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of 
this chapter.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College 
System to offer a for-credit course about hunting, fishing, recreational shooting and 
trapping.
An Act Regarding the Issuance of Driver's Licenses to Persons with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0272
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: POULIOT, PARRY, BENNETT, FARRIN, STEWART
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1261

Legislative Document
No. 272
S.P. 131
In Senate, January 27, 2023
An Act Regarding the Issuance of Driver's Licenses to Persons with 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative PARRY of Arundel and
Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, FARRIN of Somerset, STEWART of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1261 is enacted to read:
§1261.  Obstructive sleep apnea
The Secretary of State may not require a holder of a Class C license described under 
section 1252, subsection 2 who has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea to submit 
to a driving evaluation related to obstructive sleep apnea more frequently than every 2 
years.
Sec. 2. Obstructive sleep apnea working group.  The Secretary of State shall 
convene a working group to review the process used by the Office of the Secretary of State 
for issuing and renewing a driver's license to a person diagnosed with obstructive sleep 
apnea.  The working group must include members of the public diagnosed with obstructive 
sleep apnea, physicians and other health care providers who treat patients diagnosed with 
obstructive sleep apnea and representatives of the Department of the Secretary of State, 
Bureau of Motor Vehicles.  The Secretary of State shall provide a mechanism for relevant 
stakeholders to provide input and recommendations to the working group.  By December 
6, 2023, the Secretary of State shall submit findings and recommendations regarding the 
working group's review to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation.  The joint 
standing committee may report out a bill relating to the findings and recommendations to 
the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature. 
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the Secretary of State from requiring a holder of a Class C driver's 
license who has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea to submit to a driving 
evaluation related to obstructive sleep apnea more frequently than every 2 years. The bill 
also requires the Secretary of State to convene a working group to review and make 
recommendations regarding the process for issuing and renewing a driver's license to a 
person diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0273
Committee Amendment CA_A_H329 (House)

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An Act to Provide Funds to the Malaga 1912 Scholarship Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0273
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ZAGER, BRENNAN, DODGE, MILLETT, MURPHY, RIELLY, SARGENT, PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 273
H.P. 171
House of Representatives, January 26, 2023
An Act to Provide Funds to the Malaga 1912 Scholarship Fund
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZAGER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, MILLETT of 
Cape Elizabeth, MURPHY of Scarborough, RIELLY of Westbrook, SARGENT of York, 
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.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for scholarships for descendants of former residents of 
Malaga Island or members of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the State. The 
Commissioner of Education shall award these funds to a nonprofit entity to administer the 
scholarship program.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$300,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$300,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funds for scholarships for descendants of former residents 
of Malaga Island or members of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the State and 
specifies that the Commissioner of Education must award these funds to a nonprofit entity 
to administer the scholarship program.
Resolve, to Require the Maine Board of Pharmacy to Review Work Practices and Treatment of Pharmacists
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0275
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: O'CONNELL, BALDACCI, ARFORD, GRAMLICH, KUHN, MADIGAN, SUPICA, FARRIN

Legislative Document
No. 275
H.P. 173
House of Representatives, January 26, 2023
Resolve, to Require the Maine Board of Pharmacy to Review Work 
Practices and Treatment of Pharmacists
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, KUHN of 
Falmouth, MADIGAN of Waterville, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: FARRIN of Somerset.
Sec. 1.  Maine Board of Pharmacy study. Resolved: That the Maine Board of 
Pharmacy shall conduct a study to review the work practices and treatment of pharmacists, 
including, but not limited to, treatment by employers.  
Sec. 2.  Report. Resolved: That, by December 6, 2023, the Maine Board of 
Pharmacy shall submit a report based on its study in section 1 to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services.  The Joint Standing 
Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services may report out a bill 
based on the subject matter of the report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st 
Legislature.  
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Maine Board of Pharmacy to conduct a study to review the 
work practices and treatment of pharmacists, including, but not limited to, treatment by 
employers.  The board is required to submit a report based on its study by December 6, 
2023 to the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial 
Services, which may report out a bill based on the subject matter of the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
An Act Regarding Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0277
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: FAY

Legislative Document
No. 277
H.P. 175
House of Representatives, January 26, 2023
An Act Regarding Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws regarding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl 
substances.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0279
Committee Amendment CA_A_H467 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Make Mame Schools Safer and Healthier by Increasmg the Maximum Debt Service Lmut
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0280
Committee Amendment CA_A_H109 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" J\ "to HP 178, L D 280, "An Act to Make Mame 
Schools Safer and Healthier by Increasmg the Maximum Debt Service Lmut" 
Amend the bill by mcorp01atmg the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcorporates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/23/23 .:tPae 
LD280 
LR251(02) 
An Act to Make Maine Schools Safer and Healthier by Increasing the Maximum Debt Service Limit 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4• { H---/Cl't) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
Increasmg the major capital maximum debt service hmit for school construction projects from $150 million to $250 
mtlhon begmnmg m fiscal year 2023-24 will not increase the total state and local cost ofK-12 public educat10n o 
State's share of that cost m the 2024-2025 bienmum According to the Department of Educat10n, sufficient lead tL~- ~.., 
not available to brmg new proJects onhne that would require funding for addit10nal debt servwe payments until fiscal 
year 2026-27 at the earliest 
The mcreased total cost of K-12 public educat10n in fiscal year 2026-27 and beyond from increasing the debt service 
hmit will depend on the number of projects approved and the debt service required for those projects Unless 
additional funds are appropriated to cover the mcreased costs, the distnbut10n of state subsidy to local school 
admm1strat1ve umts may be impacted 
LR0251 (02) - Fiscal Nate - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Make Maine Schools Safer and Healthier by Increasing the Maximum Debt Service Limit
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0280
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT, JACKSON, DODGE, KUHN, CARNEY, DUSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15905

Legislative Document
No. 280
H.P. 178
House of Representatives, January 26, 2023
An Act to Make Maine Schools Safer and Healthier by Increasing 
the Maximum Debt Service Limit
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, KUHN of Falmouth, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, 
Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, DUSON of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15905, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2019, c. 616, Pt. C, 
§9, is further amended to read:
A.  The state board may approve projects as long as no project approval will cause debt 
service costs, as defined in section 15672, subsection 2‑A, paragraph A and pursuant 
to Resolve 2007, chapter 223, section 4, to exceed the maximum limits specified in 
Table 1 and Table 2 in subsequent fiscal years.
Table 1
Major Capital
Integrated, Consolidated 
Secondary and Postsecondary 
Project
 Fiscal year
Maximum Debt Service Limit
Maximum Debt Service Limit
 1990
$ 48,000,000
 1991
$ 57,000,000
 1992
$ 65,000,000
 1993
$ 67,000,000
 1994
$ 67,000,000
 1995
$ 67,000,000
 1996
$ 67,000,000
 1997
$ 67,000,000
 1998
$ 67,000,000
 1999
$ 69,000,000
 2000
$ 72,000,000
 2001
$ 74,000,000
 2002
$ 74,000,000
 2003
$ 80,000,000
 2004
$ 80,000,000
 2005
$ 84,000,000
 2006
$ 90,000,000
 2007
$ 96,000,000
 2008
$100,000,000
 2009
$104,000,000
 2010
$108,000,000
 2011
$126,000,000
 2012
 $116,000,000
 2013
 $116,000,000
 2014
 $126,000,000
$10,000,000
 2015
 $126,000,000
$10,000,000
 2016
 $126,000,000
$10,000,000
 2017
 $126,000,000
$10,000,000
 2018
 $126,000,000
$10,000,000
 2019
 $126,000,000
$10,000,000
 2020
 $126,000,000
$20,000,000
 2021
 $126,000,000
$20,000,000
 2022
 $126,000,000
$20,000,000
 2023
 $126,000,000
$20,000,000
Table 2
 Fiscal year
Maximum Debt Service Limit  
 2024
$150,000,000 $250,000,000
 2025
$150,000,000 $250,000,000
 2026
$150,000,000 $250,000,000
 2027
$150,000,000 $250,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill changes the maximum debt service limit for school capital improvements for 
fiscal year 2024 to fiscal year 2027 from $150,000,000 to $250,000,000.
An Act to Allow the Department of Health and Human Services to Authorize Standing Orders
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0282
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRAHAM
Amends: 22 MRSA §3173-K

Legislative Document
No. 282
H.P. 180
House of Representatives, January 26, 2023
An Act to Allow the Department of Health and Human Services to 
Authorize Standing Orders
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3173-K is enacted to read:
§3173-K.  Standing orders
To promote public health and the health of MaineCare members, the department may 
authorize standing orders for the dispensing of vaccines as described in Title 32, section 
13831 and nonprescription drugs as defined in Title 32, section 13702-A, subsection 20 
that support access to preventive care and medically necessary services for Medicaid 
recipients as defined in section 3172, subsection 3; participants in the state-funded medical 
program for noncitizens under section 3174-FFF; elderly low-cost drug program enrollees 
as defined in section 254-D, subsection 1, paragraph B; qualified residents as defined in 
section 2681, subsection 2, paragraph F; and persons receiving benefits under the Cub Care 
program under section 3174-T.
A standing order must identify the eligible population as described in this section and 
may include other criteria such as age limitations or pharmacist instructions.  The standing 
order remains in effect for one year, at which time the order may be renewed.  The standing 
order must be signed by a physician licensed in this State employed by or contracted with 
the department or the office of MaineCare services within the department or by a licensed, 
MaineCare-enrolled prescriber and a department official.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Department of Health and Human Services to authorize standing 
orders for the dispensing of vaccines and nonprescription drugs to MaineCare members, 
participants in the state-funded medical program for noncitizens, enrollees in the elderly 
low-cost drug program, certain qualified residents and persons receiving Cub Care to 
support access to preventive care and medically necessary services.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0283
Committee Amendment CA_A_H707 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Workforce, Research, Development and Student Achievement Institute
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0284
Committee Amendment CA_A_H783 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §12004, 5 MRSA §13120-T

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "M " to H.P. 182, L.D. 284, "An Act to Implement
the Recommendations of the Maine Workforce, Research, Development and Student
Achievement Institute"
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 5 MRSA §12004-1, sub-§6-I, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 450, §1, is
amended to read;
6-1.
Economic Maine Workforce, Research, Not Authorized 5 MRSA
Development Development and Student §13120-T
Achievement Institute
This subseotion is repealed September 1,2024,
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §13120-T, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2021,c.450, §2, is repealed,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft. It eliminates the statutory
repeal date for the Maine Workforce, Research, Development and Student Achievement
Insthute.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/23/24 .^ES'ci-
LD 284 LR 1254(02)
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Workforce, Research, Development and
Student Achievement Institute
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential future biennium Legislative cost increase - General Fund
Legislative Cost/Study
Eliminating the repeal of the Institute could result in future year costs for the Legislature. The Legislature's 2024-2
biennial budget includes funding of $ 100,000 per year for the Institute that is one-time and will not be reflected in the
Legislature's 2026-2027 baseline budget. While some of the funds appropriated to date may carryover into future
years to fund the costs of the Institute, the Legislature will likely need 2026-2027 appropriations to fund the ongoing
costs of the Institute.
LR1254(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Workforce, Research, Development and Student Achievement Institute
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0284
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: ROBERTS

Legislative Document
No. 284
H.P. 182
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine 
Workforce, Research, Development and Student Achievement 
Institute
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
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 implement the recommendations of the Maine Workforce, Research, 
Development and Student Achievement Institute, as established in the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 13120-T.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0287
Committee Amendment CA_A_H47 (House)

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An Act to Support Parents by Providing a Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0287
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MURPHY, JACKSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 287
H.P. 185
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Support Parents by Providing a Sales Tax Exemption for 
Diapers
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§115 is enacted to read:
115.  Diapers.  Beginning January 1, 2024, sales of disposable and reusable diapers 
for children.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a sales tax exemption for disposable and reusable diapers for 
children.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0287
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H64 (House)

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An Act Concerning Housing and Support Services for At-risk Youth and Youth Who Have Committed Juvenile Crimes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0288
Committee Amendment CA_A_H804 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft- » to H,P. 186, L.D, 288, "An Act Concerning
Housing and Support Services for At-risk Youth and Youth Who Have Committed Juvenile
Crimes"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substitutmg the following:
'An Act Concerning Housing and Support Services for At-risk Youth and Youth
Involved in the Juvenile Justice System'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following;
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made,
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Homeless Youth Program 0923
Initiative; Provides one-time funding to the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of Child and Family Services to enhance current programs and develop new
programs geographically dispersed across the State that provide at-risk youth and youth
involved in the juvenile justice system low-bamer access to shelters, youth centers,
comprehensive needs assessments and wraparound services.
GENERAL FUND 2023-24 2024-25
AllOther $0 $20,000,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $20,000,000
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
/•^ COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^<" to H.P, 186, L.D. 288
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, changes the title and
replaces the bill, which is a concept draft, The amendment provides a one-time General
Fund appropriation of $20,000,000 to the Department of Health and Human Services,
Homeless Youth Program to enhance current programs and develop new programs
geographically dispersed across the State that provide at-risk youth and youth involved in
the juvenile justice system low-bamer access to shelters, youth centers, comprehensive
needs assessments and wraparound services.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/16/24 ^%2'<^
LD 288 LR 1142(02)
An Act Concerning Housing and Support Services for At-risk Youth and Youth Who Have
Committed Juvenile Crimes
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^L (\\ -. ^\
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $20,000,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/AlIocations
General Fund $0 $20,000,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of
$20,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 to enhance current programs and develop new programs geographically dispersed
across the State that provide at risk youth and youth involved in fee juvenile justice system low barrier access to
shelters, youth centers, comprehensive needs assessments and wraparound services.
LR1142(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning Housing and Support Services for At-risk Youth and Youth Who Have Committed Juvenile Crimes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0288
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: LOOKNER, GERE, GRAMLICH, MATHIESON, MOONEN, ROEDER, SALISBURY, WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 288
H.P. 186
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act Concerning Housing and Support Services for At-risk Youth 
and Youth Who Have Committed Juvenile Crimes
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LOOKNER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard 
Beach, MATHIESON of Kittery, MOONEN of Portland, ROEDER of Bangor, SALISBURY 
of Westbrook, WARREN of Scarborough.
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 provide 
housing and community-based support services for at-risk youth and youth who have 
committed juvenile crimes.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0289
Committee Amendment CA_A_H324 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Support Young People Affected by Substance Use Disorder
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0291
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LaROCHELLE, CRAFTS, MILLIKEN, STOVER

Legislative Document
No. 291
H.P. 189
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Support Young People Affected by Substance Use 
Disorder
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, STOVER 
of Boothbay.
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 support young people affected by substance use disorder.
An Act to Amend the Maine Insurance Code as It Relates to Pet Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0290
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MORRIS
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3156

Legislative Document
No. 290
H.P. 188
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Amend the Maine Insurance Code as It Relates to Pet 
Insurance
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3156, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:
2-A.  Effectuation date.  An insurer may determine the pet insurance policy 
effectuation date on approval of an application for pet insurance. The insurer shall clearly 
disclose the effectuation date and may not charge a premium before the effectuation date.
SUMMARY
This bill permits a pet insurance provider to determine a policy effectuation date on 
approval of the application for insurance, requires that provider to clearly disclose the 
effectuation date and prohibits that provider from charging a premium before the 
effectuation date.
An Act to Establish Maine Needham Day
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0292
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: O'NEIL, STEWART, CRAVEN, RIELLY
Amends: 1 MRSA §150-S

Legislative Document
No. 292
H.P. 190
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Establish Maine Needham Day
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'NEIL of Saco.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, RIELLY of Westbrook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §150-S is enacted to read:
§150-S.  Maine Needham Day
The last Saturday in September of each year is designated as Maine Needham Day, and 
the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation recognizing the needham's place in the 
State's cultural and culinary traditions.  A state agency may promote Maine Needham Day 
prior to and on the last Saturday in September using appropriate existing budgeted 
resources. 
SUMMARY
This bill establishes the last Saturday in September of each year as Maine Needham 
Day, requires the Governor to annually issue a proclamation and allows state agencies to 
promote Maine Needham Day.
An Act to Revise the School Funding Formula
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0293
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DUCHARME, STEWART, POIRIER, POLEWARCZYK, SAMPSON

Legislative Document
No. 293
H.P. 191
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Revise the School Funding Formula
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: POIRIER of Skowhegan, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, SAMPSON of 
Alfred.
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 revise the school funding formula.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0291
Committee Amendment CA_A_H258 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Include a Tribal Member in the Baxter State Park Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0294
Committee Amendment CA_A_H951 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Pr" to H.P. 192, L.D. 294, "An Act to Include a 
Tribal Member in the Baxter State Park Authority" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the first indented paragraph in the 19th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Aroostook Band ofMicmacs" and inserting the 
following: 'Mi'kmaq Nation' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the first indented paragraph in the 21st to 24th lines (page 
1, lines 24 to 27 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "If the tribal governments do not 
make a unanimous joint recommendation. the Governor shall appoint a member of a 
federally recognized Indian nation. tribe or band in this State and rotate the appointment 
among members of each federally recognized Indian nation. tribe or band in this State." 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, strikes the requirement 
in the bill that the Governor appoint to the Baxter State Park Authority a member of a 
federally recognized Indian nation, tribe or band in this State if the tribal governments do 
not make a unanimous joint recommendation. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: O 1 /22/24 ,;:tpae 
LD294 
LR 2295(02) 
An Act to Include a Tribal Member in the Baxter State Park Authority 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •;4 ( Hr? 5} \ 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
1/ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Possible violation of trust agreement 
Minor cost increase - Baxter State Park Authority 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The Attorney General, one of the 3 members of the Baxter State Park Authority (the Authority), has indicated that 
changing the composition of the membership of the Authority may violate the terms of the Baxter State Park trust 
agreement which were established when the land comprising the park and funding for its administration were first 
gifted to the State. The outcome of any legal challenge to adding another member cannot be determined at this time. 
Apart from any potential ramifications from a possible violation of the trust agreement expressed above, any 
additional costs to the Authority to add an additional member to the Authority are expected to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2295(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of l
An Act Regarding Plastic Pollution
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0295
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, BRENNER, DOUDERA, JAUCH, LOOKNER, ROEDER, SUPICA, BENNETT, GROHOSKI

Legislative Document
No. 295
H.P. 193
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act Regarding Plastic Pollution
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: DOUDERA of Camden, JAUCH of Topsham, LOOKNER of Portland, 
ROEDER of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, GROHOSKI of 
Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would address plastic pollution in the State.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0296
Committee Amendment CA_A_H333 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Ensure Municipalities Receive a Higher Percentage of All-terrain Vehicle Registration Fees to Cover Increased Expenses
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0296
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: NEWMAN, PARRY, THORNE

Legislative Document
No. 296
H.P. 194
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Ensure Municipalities Receive a Higher Percentage of All-
terrain Vehicle Registration Fees to Cover Increased Expenses
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade.
Cosponsored by Representatives: PARRY of Arundel, 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 ensure municipalities receive a higher percentage of income from all-
terrain vehicle registration fees to cover increased expenses.
An Act to Reduce Electric Rate Increases Due to Renewable Energy Credits
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0297
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FOSTER

Legislative Document
No. 297
H.P. 195
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Reduce Electric Rate Increases Due to Renewable Energy 
Credits
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
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 cap renewable energy credit prices to minimize future increases 
in electric rates for electric utility customers in this State.
An Act to Study the Shared Use of the Public Right of Way
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0298
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WILLIAMS

Legislative Document
No. 298
H.P. 196
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Study the Shared Use of the Public Right of Way
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would establish a working group to study the shared use of the public right of 
way by competing utilities, new modes of transportation, solar generation and new and 
developing modes of electricity distribution.  The working group would be required to 
consider expanding the uses of the public right of way as valuable real estate, improving 
the appearance of transmission poles and lines and how to maximize revenues from leased 
usage of the right of way.
An Act to Establish Pilot Initiatives to Promote, Grow and Sustain Adult Day Care and Respite Programs in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0300
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN

Legislative Document
No. 300
H.P. 198
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Establish Pilot Initiatives to Promote, Grow and Sustain 
Adult Day Care and Respite Programs in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
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 implement pilot initiatives to promote, grow and sustain the State's 
adult day care and respite programs.
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0299
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MEYER

Legislative Document
No. 299
H.P. 197
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Health and Human Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MEYER of Eliot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would amend the laws regarding health and human services.
An Act to Exempt Employers from Providing Earned Paid Leave for Certain Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0301
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: POIRIER, DUCHARME, GREENWOOD, JAVNER, MORRIS, PERKINS
Amends: 26 MRSA §637

Legislative Document
No. 301
H.P. 199
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Exempt Employers from Providing Earned Paid Leave 
for Certain Employees
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, GREENWOOD of Wales, 
JAVNER of Chester, MORRIS of Turner, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §637, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 156, §3 and affected 
by §4, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:
C.  "Employee" means a person engaged in employment but does not include:
(1)  A person employed by a school administrative unit as a substitute teacher or 
in another substitute position, as a coach or as a temporary employee; or
(2)  A part-time or temporary employee in a retail trade or a service-related 
industry.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts substitute teachers, other substitute employees, coaches and 
temporary employees in school administrative units and part-time or temporary employees 
in a retail trade or a service-related industry from being covered by the law that requires 
employers to offer earned paid leave to employees.
An Act to Provide Health Insurance, Reduce Administrative Burdens, Reduce Costs and Improve Health Outcomes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0303
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PRINGLE

Legislative Document
No. 303
H.P. 201
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Provide Health Insurance, Reduce Administrative 
Burdens, Reduce Costs and Improve Health Outcomes
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PRINGLE of Windham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would provide residents in the State with health insurance, reduce 
administrative burdens, reduce costs and improve health outcomes.
An Act to Ensure Sufficient Rates for Behavioral Health Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0302
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, BALDACCI, SHAGOURY

Legislative Document
No. 302
H.P. 200
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Ensure Sufficient Rates for Behavioral Health Services
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 BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representative: SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
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 direct the Department of Health and Human Services to increase the 
rates in rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 65, Behavioral 
Health Services, for medication management, home and community-based treatment, 
multi-systemic therapy and functional family therapy and Section 17, Allowances for 
Community Support Services, for assertive community treatment.
An Act to Establish Statewide Standards for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0304
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: HYMES, NEWMAN, RUDNICKI, SMITH

Legislative Document
No. 304
H.P. 202
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Establish Statewide Standards for Perfluoroalkyl and 
Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representatives: NEWMAN of Belgrade, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SMITH of 
Palermo.
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 statewide standards for testing and acceptable levels of 
perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.