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Resolve, to Add Members to the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission and Set the Compensation Rate for Commission Members
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2145
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S771 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 4-"to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"A" to H.P. 1369, 
L.D. 2145, "Resolve, to Add Members to the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission and 
Set the Compensation Rate for Commission Members" 
Amend the amendment by insetting after the title the following: 
'Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 6 and insetting the following: 
'Sec. 6. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
Study Commissions - Funding 0444 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for the costs of Legislators serving on the Maine 
Semiquincentennial Commission. 
GENERAL FUND 
2023-24 
2024-25 
Personal Services 
$0 
$1,320 
All Other 
$0 
$5,760 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0 
$7,080 
Amend the amendment on page 2 by insetting before the first instructional paragraph 
the following: 
'Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency clause.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
Page I - 131LR2669(08) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "4" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1369, L.D. 2145 { S 77 /) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause from the 
resolve and replaces the appropriations and allocations section from Committee 
Amendment "A". 
SPONSORED BY: ___ 
t-11{_~, /l-,;~~-~b~---
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/08/24 ;:!:Pac:.. 
LD 2145 
LR 2669(08) 
.. Resolve, to Add Members to the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission and Set the Compensation 
Rate for Commission Members 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'f to Committee Amendment "A" (y711) 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
.-ippropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$0 
($4,470) 
$0 
($4,470) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($1,720) 
($1,720) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$350 
$350 
This amendment removes the General Fund appropriation of $11,550 in fiscal year 2024-25 to the Department of 
Secretary of State that has indicated it can absorb the costs associated with the legislative per diem to certain members 
of the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission, The amendment adds an appropriation of $7,080 in fiscal year 2024-25 
to the Legislature for the costs of legislators serving on the C01mnission. The amendment also removes the emergency 
preamble. 
LR2669(08) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Prohibit Certain Municipalities from Adopting Moratoria on Emergency Shelters
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2146
Senate Amendment SA_A_S548 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " f) " to H.P. 1370, L.D. 2146, "An Act to Prohibit Certain
Municipalities from Adopting Moratoria on Emergency Shelters"
Amend the bill in section 1 in §4364-D by inserting after the first indented paragraph
the following:
This section may not be construed to:
1. Close emergency shelter or reduce number of beds. Authorize a municipality to
close an emersency shelter or reduce the number of beds available in an emergency shelter;
or
2. Fail to comply with law. Relieve a municipality of its responsibility under any law
to affirmatively fiirtherthepurposes of the federal Fair Housing Act, 42 United States
Code. Chapter 45, as amended, and the Maine Human Rights Act.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment specifies that the prohibition in the bill on the adoption of a
moratorium on emergency shelters may not be construed to authorize a municipality to
close or reduce the number of beds available in an emergency shelter or to relieve a
municipality of its responsibility to comply with the federal Fair Housing Act and the
Mame Human Rights
SPONSORED BY:
(Senator NANGLE, T.)v'
COUNTY: Cumberland
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Prohibit Certain Municipalities from Adopting Moratoria on Emergency Shelters
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2146
Committee Amendment CA_A_H760 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ?( " to H.P. 1370, L.D. 2146, "An Act to Prohibit
Certain Municipalities from Adopting Moratoria on Emergency Shelters"
Amend the bill in section 1 in §4364-D in the 2nd line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by
striking out the following: "30^00" and inserting the following: '20.000'
Amend the bill in section 1 in §4364-D in the first indented paragraph in the first line
(page L lirie 5 in L,D.) by striking out the following; "30.000" and mserting the following;
'20.000'
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the maj ority report of the committee, changes the population
over which a municipality is prohibited from adopting a moratorium on establishing
emergency shelters from 30,000 people to 20,000 people.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/07/24 ^83'^
LD 2146 LR 2932(02)
An Act to Prohibit Certain Municipalities from Adopting Moratoria on Emergency Shelters
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ^' (\\-'} \o^~
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
No state fiscal impact
Prohibits moratoria on emergency shelters in certain municipalities
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Prohibiting municipalities with a population over 20,000 from adopting moratoria on the establishment of emergeni.^
shelters does not require such municipalities to approve or provide emergency shelters.
LR2932(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Prohibit Certain Municipalities from Adopting Moratoria on Emergency Shelters
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2146
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: LOOKNER, CLOUTIER
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4364-D

Legislative Document
No. 2146
H.P. 1370
House of Representatives, January 3, 2024
An Act to Prohibit Certain Municipalities from Adopting Moratoria 
on Emergency Shelters
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LOOKNER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representative: CLOUTIER of Lewiston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4364-D is enacted to read:
§4364-D.  Emergency shelter moratoria prohibited in municipalities with populations 
exceeding 30,000
A municipality with a population exceeding 30,000 people may not adopt a moratorium 
on the establishment of an emergency shelter.  For the purposes of this section, "emergency 
shelter" means a facility with the primary purpose of providing temporary shelter for 
persons experiencing homelessness.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits municipalities with populations exceeding 30,000 people from 
adopting moratoria on the establishment of emergency shelters that provide temporary 
shelter for persons experiencing homelessness.
An Act to Remove the Requirement for Edible Cannabis Products to Be Stamped or Embossed on Each Serving with a Universal Symbol
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2147
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: BOYER, JACKSON, CLUCHEY, MILLIKEN, MORRIS, SUPICA, TALBOT ROSS, HICKMAN
Amends: 28-B MRSA §703

Legislative Document
No. 2147
H.P. 1371
House of Representatives, January 3, 2024
An Act to Remove the Requirement for Edible Cannabis Products to 
Be Stamped or Embossed on Each Serving with a Universal Symbol
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, MORRIS of Turner, 
SUPICA of Bangor, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, current law requires edible cannabis products to be labeled with a universal 
symbol in order to be sold or offered for sale; and
Whereas, this legislation proposes to remove the requirement for edible cannabis 
products to be embossed or stamped with a universal symbol in order to be sold or offered 
for sale; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect as soon as possible since new guidance 
from the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, office of cannabis policy is 
affecting businesses currently operating; 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.  28-B MRSA §703, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 2019, c. 491, §5, is 
repealed.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the requirement that edible cannabis products be stamped or 
embossed on each serving with a universal symbol in order to be sold or offered for sale.
An Act to Exempt Seasonal Volunteer Ski Patrollers and Seasonal Volunteer Ski Ambassadors and Hosts at Ski Areas from the Minimum Wage Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2149
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: LANDRY, BLACK
Amends: 26 MRSA §663

Legislative Document
No. 2149
H.P. 1373
House of Representatives, January 3, 2024
An Act to Exempt Seasonal Volunteer Ski Patrollers and Seasonal 
Volunteer Ski Ambassadors and Hosts at Ski Areas from the 
Minimum Wage Laws
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §663, sub-§3, ¶K, as amended by PL 2009, c. 529, §2, is further 
amended to read:
K.  A salaried employee who works in a bona fide executive, administrative or 
professional capacity and whose regular compensation, when converted to an annual 
rate, exceeds 3000 times the State's minimum hourly wage or the annualized rate 
established by the United States Department of Labor under the federal Fair Labor 
Standards Act, whichever is higher; and
Sec. 2.  26 MRSA §663, sub-§3, ¶L, as amended by PL 2013, c. 133, §20, is further 
amended by amending subparagraph (6) to read:
(6)  Employed while in a community confinement monitoring program pursuant to 
Title 30‑A, section 1659‑A.; and
Sec. 3.  26 MRSA §663, sub-§3, ¶M is enacted to read:
M.  A person who is a seasonal volunteer ski patroller or a seasonal volunteer 
ambassador or host at a ski area.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts seasonal volunteer ski patrollers and seasonal volunteer ski 
ambassadors and hosts at ski areas from the minimum wage laws.
An Act to Require Constitutional Officers to Complete Harassment Training
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2150
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: ANDREWS
Amends: 5 MRSA §90-H, 5 MRSA §158, 5 MRSA §191

Legislative Document
No. 2150
H.P. 1374
House of Representatives, January 3, 2024
An Act to Require Constitutional Officers to Complete Harassment 
Training
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §90-H is enacted to read:
§90-H.  Required training regarding harassment
The Secretary of State shall attend and complete annually a course of in-person 
education and training regarding harassment, including, but not limited to, sexual 
harassment and racial harassment.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §158 is enacted to read:
§158.  Required training regarding harassment
The Treasurer of State shall attend and complete annually a course of in-person 
education and training regarding harassment, including, but not limited to, sexual 
harassment and racial harassment.
Sec. 3.  5 MRSA §191, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Required training regarding harassment.  The Attorney General shall attend and 
complete annually a course of in-person education and training regarding harassment, 
including, but not limited to, sexual harassment and racial harassment.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Secretary of State, Treasurer of State and Attorney General to 
attend and complete annually a course of in-person education and training regarding 
harassment, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment and racial harassment.
An Act to Allow Equitable Compensation of Certain Board Members
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2152
Committee Amendment CA_A_H808 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to H.P. 1376, L.D, 2152, "An Act to Allow
Equitable Compensation of Certain Board Members"
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 12002-D in the 2nd indented paragraph in the 2nd Ime
(page 1, line 12 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "chapter" the following: 'who are
not otherwise compensated for their time serving on the board by their employer or the
entity they represent'
Amend the bill in section 1 in §12002-D in the 2nd indented paragraph in the 2nd line
(page 1, line 12 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "compensated" the following: 'm
anamount not to exceed the legislative per diem'
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, clarifies that only
members not otherwise compensated for their duties on a board or commission are entitled
to compensation and that the compensation may not exceed the legislative per diem.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/21/24 fttWSd
LD 2152 LR 2689(02)
An Act to Allow Equitable Compensation of Certain Board Members
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment t]E^' ^H-^t>
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Allowing members of certain boards and commissions to be compensated for their time by the state department or
agency associated with the board or commission may increase costs to the affected department or agency, To the
extent these provisions apply to non-state entities, those entities may also incur costs for payment of compensation.
LR2689(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow Equitable Compensation of Certain Board Members
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2152
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DHALAC
Amends: 5 MRSA §12002-D

Legislative Document
No. 2152
H.P. 1376
House of Representatives, January 3, 2024
An Act to Allow Equitable Compensation of Certain Board 
Members
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DHALAC of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §12002-D, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 732, §1, is amended to read:
§12002-D.  Expenses Compensation and expenses of boards excluded by definition 
boards
Sections 12002‑A, 12002‑B and 12002‑C governing the payment of compensation and 
reimbursement of expenses to boards subject to this chapter do not apply to boards that are 
excluded from this chapter, as defined described in section 12002, subsection 1, paragraphs 
A to F G.  Reimbursement Compensation and reimbursement of expenses of boards 
excluded by the definition in section 12002, subsection 1, shall be are governed by this 
section.
Any boards The members of a board excluded from the definition of a board subject to 
this chapter may be compensated for their time and reimbursed for expenses, including 
meals and refreshments provided during the meeting of the board, to the extent that the 
department or agency of State Government with which the board is associated has sufficient 
money in the budget of the department or agency to provide the compensation and 
reimburse the expenses.  The associated department or agency shall determine the amount 
and manner of compensation provided to members of the board.
SUMMARY
This bill allows members of boards and commissions currently excluded from the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 379 to be compensated for their time.  Current law 
allows such boards and commissions to be reimbursed for expenses.  Compensation is 
determined by the department or agency associated with the board or commission and is 
contingent on the associated department or agency having sufficient funds.
An Act to Authorize the Provision of Emergency Medical Treatment for Certain Dogs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2156
Committee Amendment CA_A_H820 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §85, 32 MRSA §88-B

COMMIFTEE AMENDMENT "/-?' to H.P. 1380, L.D. 2156, "An Act to Authorize
the Provision of Emergency Medical Treatment for Certain Dogs"
Amend the bill by striking out everythmg after the enacting clause and inserting the
following;
'See. 1. 32 MRSA §85, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9. Does. Notwithstanding section 4860, an emergency medical services person
licensed under this chapter may provide emereencv medical treatment to a law enforcement
dog, as defined in Title 14. section 164-B. paraeraoh B, or to a search and rescue dog. as
defined in Title 14. section 164-B. paraerauh D. in accordance with protocols adopted bv
the Medical Direction and Practices Board.
Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §88-B, sub-§l, ^[A, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 617, Pt, C,§3,is
amended to read;
A. The Medical Direction and Practices Board shall create, adopt and maintain the
Maine Emergency Medical Services protocols. When adopting or amending any
protocols related to providing emergency medical treabnent pursuant to section 85,
subsection 9. the Medical Direction and Practices B^ with an
individual with expertise in emergency veterinary medicine designated by the State
Board of Veterinary Medicine.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill. It authorizes licensed emergency medical services
personnel to provide emergency medical treatment to law enforcement dogs and search and
rescue dogs in accordance with protocols adopted by the Medical Direction and Practices
Board and specifies that licensed emergency medical services personnel may provide
emergency medical treatment to these dogs notwithstanding the Maine Veterinary Practice
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " jU." to H,P, 1380, L.D. 2156
•A-
Act as long as emergency medical treatment is provided in accordance with the protocols.
The amendment also requires the Medical Direction and Practices Board to consult with an
mdividual with expertise in emergency veterinary medicme, designated by the State Board
of Veterinary Medicine, when adopting or amending protocols for providing emergency
medical t-eatment to law enforcement dogs or search and rescue dogs.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2157
Committee Amendment CA_A_H842 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " f\ " to H,P, 1383, L.D. 2157, "An Act to Prohibit
Tobacco Sales near Schools"
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 -A in the 2nd line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by
striking out the following: "1.000" and inserting the followmg: '500'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It prohibits the Department
of Health and Human Services from issuing new or renewed retail tobacco licenses to a
retailer located within 500 feet of a school rather than 1,000 feet as prohibited in the bill,
FISCAL NOTE REQUHUED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/08/24 ^K?c*.
LD 2157 LR 2917(02)
An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "ff. (^\ J^-{ 2^
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt the changes in this bill are expected to
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR2917(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Authorize the Provision of Emergency Medical Treatment for Certain Dogs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2156
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FAY, HARRINGTON, BOYER, KUHN, SALISBURY, TALBOT ROSS, BAILEY
Amends: 32 MRSA §85, 32 MRSA §4860

Legislative Document
No. 2156
H.P. 1380
House of Representatives, January 3, 2024
An Act to Authorize the Provision of Emergency Medical Treatment 
for Certain Dogs
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, KUHN of Falmouth, SALISBURY of Westbrook, 
Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senator: BAILEY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §85, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Dogs.  An emergency medical services person licensed under this chapter may 
provide emergency medical treatment to certain dogs in accordance with protocols adopted 
by the Medical Direction and Practices Board. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §4860, sub-§13 is enacted to read:
13.  Emergency medical services person.  An emergency medical services person as 
defined in section 83, subsection 12 practicing in accordance with protocols adopted by the 
Medical Direction and Practices Board as defined in section 83, subsection 16-B. 
SUMMARY
This bill establishes an exception to the laws governing the licensing of a person in the 
practice of veterinary medicine for emergency medical services persons providing 
emergency medical treatment to certain dogs in accordance with protocols adopted by the 
Medical Direction and Practices Board.
An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2157
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MOONEN, GUERIN, GRAHAM, MEYER, SHAGOURY, BAILEY, CARNEY, POULIOT
Amends: 22 MRSA §1552

Legislative Document
No. 2157
H.P. 1383
House of Representatives, January 9, 2024
An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and
Representatives: GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MEYER of Eliot, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, 
Senators: BAILEY of York, CARNEY of Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1552, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  Proximity to schools.  The department may not issue a new or renewed retail 
tobacco license to a retailer located within 1,000 feet of a school in existence at the time 
the application for the new or renewed license is made.
For the purposes of this subsection, "school" includes a public school, as defined in Title 
20-A, section 1, subsection 24; a private school, as defined in Title 20-A, section 1, 
subsection 22; a public preschool program, as defined in Title 20-A, section 1, subsection 
23-A; and any other educational facility that serves children from prekindergarten to grade 
12.
Distance must be measured from the main entrance of the retailer's premises to the main 
entrance of the school by the ordinary course of travel.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from issuing a new 
or renewed retail tobacco license to a retailer operating within 1,000 feet of a school.
An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2157
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H942 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1383, 
L.D. 2157, "An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools" 
Amend the amendment in the first instructional paragraph in the 2nd line (page 1, line 
in amendment) by striking out the following: 
11500
and inse1ting the following: '300' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces from 500 feet to 300 feet the distance a retailer must be from 
a school to obtain or renew a retail tobacco license. 
SPONSORED BY· ~ 
'-
(Representative MOONEN, M,) 
TOWN: Portland 
Paget -131LR2917(05) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Provide for the 2024 and 2025 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2160
Committee Amendment CA_A_S543 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft " to S.P. 916, L.D. 2160, "An Act to Provide for
the 2024 and 2025 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds"
Amend the bill by incorporatmg the attached fiscal note,
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/05/24 f^WC'-
LD 2160 LR 2759(02)
An Act to Provide for the 2024 and 2025 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^"/^
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
No net effect on general or moral obligation debt
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The establishment of the allocations of the state ceiling on private activity bonds for calendar years 2024 and 2025
will not affect the general or moral obligation of the State.
LR2759(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2157
Committee Amendment CA_B_H843 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1552

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "R, " to H.P. 1383, L.D. 2157, "An Act to Prohibit
Tobacco Sales near Schools"
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following:
'See. 1. 22 MRSA §1552, sub-§l-A is enacted to read:
1-A. Proximity to schools. Beeinnitig April 1, 2025,the deBartment may not issue a
new retail tobacco license to a retailer located within SQQJeet of a school in existence at
the time the application for a new license is made. This subsection does not apply to a
retailer in existence prior to April 1,2025 that is aDplvine to renew a retail tobacco license
or is applving for a new license due to a transfer of ownership of the retail business.
For the purposes of this subsection, "school" includes a public school, as defined in Title
20-A, section 1. subsection 24; a private school, as defined in Title 20-A, section 1.
subsection 22; a public preschool program, as defined in Title 20-A. sectionJL^subsection
23-A; and any other educational facility that serves children from orekindergarten to grade
12,
Distance must be measured from the main entrance of the retailer's premises to the main
entrance of the school by the ordinary course of travel.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment is a minority report of the committee. This amendment prohibits the
Department of Health and Human Services, beginning April 1, 2025, from issuing a new
tobacco license to a retailer located within 300 feet of a school. The provision is not
applicable to retailers that were in existence prior to April 1, 2025 that are applying to
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" £>"toH.P. 1383, L.D. 2157
renew an existing license or are applying for a new license due to a transfer of ownership
of the business.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Page2-131LR2917(03)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/08/24 ^K?<=-
LD 2157 LR 2917(03)
An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^' (^ ^
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt the changes in this bill are expected to
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR2917(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Prnhibit Tobacco Sales near Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2157
House Amendment HA_A_H956 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1383, L.D. 2157, "An Act to Prnhibit Tobacco 
Sales near Schools" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1-A in the first line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: 
11The'1 and insetting the following: 'Beginning January 1. 
2025, the' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1-A in the first line (page 1, line 3 in L,D,) 
by striking out the following: 
11or renewed
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1-A in the 3rd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "the new or renewed license is made
and inserting the 
following: 'a new license is made. This subsection does not apply to a retailer in existence 
prior to Januaty 1, 2025 that is applying to renew a retail tobacco license 01· is applying for 
a new license due to a transfer of ownership of the retail business' 
Amend the bill by relettering or l'enumbedng any nonconsecutive Pait letter OI' section 
number to read consecutively, 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the prohibition on the issuance of a retail tobacco license 
to a retailer located within the prohibited distance of a school does not apply to retailers 
that were in existence pl'iorto January 1, 2025 that are applying to renew an existing license 
or are applying for a new license due to a tr nsfer of ownership of the business. 
SPONSORED BY: 
• Xi '8di 
.fl--_______ 
(Rept•esentative FAULKINGHAM, B.) 
TOWN: Winter Harbor 
Page I - 131LR2917(07) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2157
House Amendment HA_B_H957 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" B,, to H.P. 1383, L.D. 2157, "An Act to Prohibit Tobacco 
Sales near Schools" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1-A in the first line (page l, line 3 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: 1101· renewed 11 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1-A in the 3rd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "the new or renewed license is made 11 and inserting the 
following: 'a new license is made. This subsection does not apply to a retailer in existence 
prior to the effective date of this subsection that is applying to renew a retail tobacco license 
or is applying for a new license due to a transfer of ownership of the retail business' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the prohibition on the issuance of a retail tobacco license 
to a retailer located within the prohibited distance of a school does not apply to retailers 
that were in existence prior to the effe 
e date of the prnhibition that are applying to renew 
an existing license or are appl 
g fi r new license due to a trnnsfer of ownership of the 
business. 
SPONSORED B 
(Representa 
TOWN: 
Page I • 131LR2917(06) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2157
Senate Amendment SA_A_S691 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" fr" to H.P. 1383, L.D. 2157, "An Act to Prohibit Tobacco 
Sales near Schools" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1-A in the first line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "The" and inserting the following: 'Beginning January 1, 
2025, the' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1-A in the first line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "or renewed" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1-A in the 3rd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "the new or renewed license is made" and inserting the 
following: 'a new license is made. This subsection does not apply to a retailer in existence 
prior to January 1, 2025 that is applying to renew a retail tobacco license or is applying for 
a new license due to a transfer of ownership of the retail business' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the prohibition on the issuance of a retail tobacco license 
to a retailer located within the prohibited distance of a school does not apply to retailers 
that were in existence prior to January 1, 2025 that are applying to renew an existing license 
or are applying for a new license due to a transfer of ownership of the business. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
~ 
(Senator MOORE, M.) 
COUNTY: Washington 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act to Require Electricity Providers to Inform Customers of Alternative Electric Rates and Gather Consent Prior to Contract Renewal
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2163
Committee Amendment CA_B_S634 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " 0 " to S.P. 918, L.D. 2163, "An Act to Require
Electricity Providers to Inform Customers of Alternative Electric Rates and Gather Consent
Prior to Contract Renewal"
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1,4, 5, 7, 8 and 10.
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, removes the provisions
of the bill other than those requiring a competitive electricity provider to provide customers,
before entering into a contract and upon renewal of a contract for generation service, with
the publicly accessible website addresses and the telephone numbers of the Public Utilities
Commission and the Office of the Public Advocate from which the customers can obtain
information with which to compare the standard-offer service rate and the rates of other
competitive electricity providers; prohibiting a competitive electricity provider from
renewing a contract for generation service without the express consent of the residential
consumer and establishing requirements for information that must be provided to a
residential consumer prior to securing such express consent; and requiring an entity
providing electric billing and metering services to provide on each bill the publicly
accessible website addresses and the telephone numbers of the commission and the Office
of the Public Advocate from which the residential consumer can obtain information with
which to compare the rates for service.
0 FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/27/24 ^K?ct
LD 2163 LR 2863(03)
An Act to Require Electricity Providers to Inform Customers of Alternative Electric Rates and Gather
Consent Prior to Contract Renewal
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'W^.f^
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Public Utilities Commission from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR2863(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 270: Uniform Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2165
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Legislative Document
No. 2165
H.P. 1385
House of Representatives, January 16, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 270: 
Uniform Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Maine Health Data Organization 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 270:  
Uniform Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Maine Health Data Organization that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 270: Uniform 
Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a major substantive rule of the Maine Health Data 
Organization.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 355: Coastal Sand Dune Rules, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2168
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document
No. 2168
H.P. 1389
House of Representatives, January 16, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 355:  
Coastal Sand Dune Rules, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach for the Department of 
Environmental Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 355:  
Coastal Sand Dune Rules, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department 
of Environmental Protection that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 355:  Coastal Sand 
Dune Rules, a major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection.
An Act to Support the Development of Workforce Housing to Promote Economic Development in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2169
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, LaROCHELLE, INGWERSEN, VITELLI, ANKELES, BRADSTREET, GATTINE, GOLEK, RANA, STOVER
Amends: 5 MRSA §13056-K

Legislative Document
No. 2169
S.P. 920
In Senate, January 18, 2024
An Act to Support the Development of Workforce Housing to 
Promote Economic Development in Maine
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
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.
Cosponsored by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta and
Senators: INGWERSEN of York, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representatives: ANKELES of 
Brunswick, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, GATTINE of Westbrook, GOLEK of Harpswell, 
RANA of Bangor, STOVER of Boothbay.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §13056-K is enacted to read:
§13056-K.  Workforce Housing Development Loan Fund
1.  Fund established.  The Workforce Housing Development Loan Fund, referred to 
in this section as "the fund," is established as a revolving, nonlapsing fund within the 
department to provide loans to support the development of affordable workforce housing.  
The fund consists of money appropriated to the fund by the Legislature and any funds 
received by the department for the purposes of the fund.
2.  Use of fund.  The department shall solicit applications for loans from the fund 
through a competitive application process.  Loans may be awarded to community banks at 
an interest rate of 0% to provide funding to housing developers to support the development 
of workforce housing that is affordable for employees who earn 60% to 120% of the area 
median income as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban 
Development.
3.  Fund evaluation.  A recipient of a loan through the fund shall cooperate with the 
department in the department's evaluation process and with respect to specific reporting 
requirements.
4.  Rules.  The department shall adopt routine technical rules pursuant to chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A to carry out the purposes of this section.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes the Workforce Housing Development Loan Fund in the 
Department of Economic and Community Development to provide loans to support the 
development of affordable workforce housing.  The department must solicit applications 
for loans from the fund through a competitive application process.  Loans may be awarded 
to community banks at an interest rate of 0% to provide funding to housing developers to 
develop housing for employees who earn 60% to 120% of the area median income as 
determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
An Act Establishing Concurrent Jurisdiction with the Federal Courts in Certain Juvenile Matters
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2171
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S603 (Senate)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §10-A

SENATE AMENDMENT " ^ » to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 923,
L.D. 2171, "An Act Establishing Concurrent Jurisdiction with the Federal Courts in Certain
Juvenile Matters"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 3 and 4 and inserting the
followmg:
'See. 3. 17-A MRSA §10-A, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3. Except as provided in subsections 1 and 2. when concurrent jurisdiction has been
established pursuant to Title 15. section 3101. subsection 2. paragraph F. the Juvenile Court
has exclusive^riginal mrisdictipn over a case involvme a juvenile who is alleged to have
committed a juvenile crime as defmed in Title 15. section 3103. subsection 1,'
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies that the Juvenile Court has exclusive original jurisdiction
over a case involvmg a juvenile whoj^alleged to have committed a juvenile crime,
regardless of where that crune is con
SPONSORED BY:
(Senator STEWART, T.)
COUNTY: Aroostook
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Establishing Concurrent Jurisdiction with the Federal Courts in Certain Juvenile Matters
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2171
Committee Amendment CA_A_S549 (Senate)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §10-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/} " to S.P. 923, L.D. 2171, "An Act Establishing
Concurrent Jurisdiction with the Federal Courts in Certain Juvenile Matters"
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph F by striking out all of subparagraph (2) (page
1, lines 14 and 15 in L.D.) and inserting the following:
'C2)_The_viol_atipn of federal law is also a juvenile crime as defined in section 3103.
subsection 1.'
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following:
'See. 3. 17-A MRSA §10-A, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3. When concurrent jurisdiction has been established pursuant to Title 15, section
3101. subsection 2, paragraph F, the court has exclusive original iunsdictiQn over a case
involving a i uvenile who is alleged to have committed a juvenile crime as defined in Title
15. section 3103, subsection I as the result of an act committed within the boundaries of a
military installation that is a juvenile crime as defmed m Title 15. section 3103. subsection
L
Sec. 4. 17-A MRSA §10-A, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4. Except as provided in this section, when concurrent iurisdiction has been established
pursuant to Title 15, section .3101, subsection 2. paragraph F, the Juvenile Court has
exclusive original jurisdiction over a case jnyolving a juvenile who is alleged to have
committed a juvenile crime as defined in Title 15. section 3103. subsection 1.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
. SUMMARY
This amendment provides that the provisions of the bill apply to juvenile crimes as
defined in the Maine Juvenile Code rather than to all crimes, juvenile crimes and infractions
under the laws of the State. The amendment also adds language giving exclusive original
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft" to S.P. 923, L.D. 2171 (^ • ^/^
jurisdiction over a case involving a juvenile to the Juvenile Court of the State, except as
otherwise provided,
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/15/24 .^%^
LD 2171 LR 2648(02)
An Act Establishing Concurrent Jurisdiction with the Federal Courts in Certain Juvenile Matters
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^'('S-<5</<r
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require
additional funding at this time.
LR2648(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1