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Resolve, to Allow Ireland Farms, Inc. to Sue the State
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2202
Committee Amendment CA_A_S675 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S,P. 939, L.D. 2202, "Resolve, to Allow
Ireland Farms, Inc. to Sue the State"
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/11/24 /!^K?<=.
LD 2202 LR 3002(02)
Resolve, to Allow Ireland Farms, Inc. to Sue the State
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "4Y<
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This resolve authorizes Ireland Farms, Inc. in Presque Isle, Maine, which claims to have suffered damages in
connection with actions taken by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, to sue the department for
damages as a result of those actions and waives the statutory limitations on damage recovery. If the plaintiffs are
successful, a General Fund appropriation will be required to fund a payout. The amount and timing of any payment
will depend on when the suit is settled and its outcome.
Any additional costs to the Office of the Attorney General associated with court action arising from this bill are
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR3002(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Allow Ireland Farms, Inc. to Sue the State (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2202
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: STEWART, JACKSON, ARDELL, BABIN, GUERRETTE, QUINT, SWALLOW, UNDERWOOD

Legislative Document
No. 2202
S.P. 939
In Senate, February 1, 2024
Resolve, to Allow Ireland Farms, Inc. to Sue the State
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: ARDELL of 
Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, GUERRETTE of Caribou, QUINT of Hodgdon, 
SWALLOW of Houlton, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Sec. 1.  Authorization to sue State.  Resolved:  That, notwithstanding any 
provision of law to the contrary, Ireland Farms, Inc., in Presque Isle, Maine, which claims 
to have suffered damages in connection with actions taken by the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, is authorized to bring a civil action against the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. This resolve is a waiver of the 
State's defense of immunity under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 14, chapter 741.
Notwithstanding the application of any statute of limitations barring this action, this 
action may be brought in the Superior Court within one year from the effective date of this 
resolve. Liability and damages, including punitive damages, must be determined according 
to state law as in litigation between individuals. The action may be heard by a Justice of 
the Superior Court or by a jury.  The Maine Rules of Civil Procedure govern the conduct 
of the action. The Attorney General shall appear, answer and defend the action. To the 
extent possible, the Attorney General shall conduct negotiations in good faith to resolve 
this action by settlement.
The Treasurer of State shall pay any settlement determined by agreement of the parties 
or any judgment, including costs and interest, upon final process issued by the Superior 
Court or, if applicable, the Supreme Judicial Court.
SUMMARY
This resolve authorizes Ireland Farms, Inc., in Presque Isle, Maine, which claims to 
have suffered damages in connection with actions taken by the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, to sue the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry for damages resulting from those actions.
An Act to Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territo1y Services to Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2024-25
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2207
Committee Amendment CA_A_H833 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A• to H.P. 1414, L.D. 2207, "An Act to Establish 
Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territo1y Services to Be Rendered in Fiscal 
Year 2024-25" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/04124 .:wa~ 
LD2207 
LR 3076(02) 
• • Ah Act to Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services to Be Rendered 
in Fiscal Year. 2024-25 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •A- { H-';J33) 
Committee: Taxation 
')/ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The amounts in the bill for the state costs included in the municipal cost components are based on budgeted 
expenditures for fiscal year 2024-25. These costs are incorporated into the tax assessment for the w10rganized 
territory, which is collected as dedicated revenue to the Unorganized Te11'itory Education and Services Fund. 
Transfers are then made to the other dedicated accounts for certain expenditures related to the Unorganized Ten-itory 
and to the General Fund to reimburse for actual General Fund expenditures included in the municip.al cost 
• components. This bill will not affect budgeted General Fund revenue or appropriations. 
LR3076(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Incentives for Heat Pumps and Other Weatherization Products and Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2206
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: JACKSON
Amends: 35-A MRSA §10119

Legislative Document
No. 2206
S.P. 942
In Senate, February 8, 2024
An Act Regarding Incentives for Heat Pumps and Other 
Weatherization Products and Services
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §10119, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2019, c. 306, §6, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read:
(1)  Incentives to consumers to purchase and install cost-effective heating fuel 
efficiency and weatherization products and services, except in the case of programs 
to deliver education, training or certifications.  The trust may not condition the 
receipt of an incentive provided under a program on the disconnection or disabling 
of a consumer's existing primary heating equipment powered by heating fuel;
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the Efficiency Maine Trust, in developing a program to provide 
incentives to consumers to purchase and install cost-effective heating fuel efficiency and 
weatherization products and services, such as heat pumps, from conditioning the receipt of 
those incentives on the disconnection or disabling of a consumer's existing primary heating 
equipment powered by heating fuel.
An Act to Increase the Cap on Bonds Issued by the Maine State Housing Authority to Reflect Current Housing Production Needs in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2209
Committee Amendment CA_A_H788 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1416, L.D. 2209, "An Act to Increase 
the Cap on Bonds Issued by the Maine State Housing Authority to Reflect Current Housing 
Production Needs in the State" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/26/24 ;t!?ae 
LD 2209 
LR 3072(02) 
_An Act to Increase the Cap on Bonds _Issued by the Maine State Housing Authority to Reflect Current 
Housing Production Needs in. the State 
Fi~cal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'fi•{/-(-7(g \ 
Committee: Housing 
'_) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Increases moral obligation of the State 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Increasing the amount of bonds that the Maine State Housing Authority may issue in a certain category from $2.15 
billion to $3.0 billion, or $850.0 million, will increase the moral obligation of the State and may increase the expo· 
of the General Fund to future debt service appropriation requirements in the event of significant default activity. 
LR3072(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Removing the Lobster Advisory Council from the State Government Evaluation Act Review Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2208
Amends: 3 MRSA §959

Legislative Document
No. 2208
H.P. 1415
House of Representatives, February 13, 2024
An Act Removing the Lobster Advisory Council from the State 
Government Evaluation Act Review Requirements
Reported by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Marine Resources pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 955, subsection 4.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  3 MRSA §959, sub-§1, ¶K, as amended by PL 2021, c. 617, §1, is further 
amended to read:
K.  The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over marine 
resources matters shall use the following list as a guideline for scheduling reviews:
(1)  Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission in 2029; and
(2)  Department of Marine Resources in 2029; and.
(4)  Lobster Advisory Council in 2023.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the Lobster Advisory Council from the list of agencies scheduled for 
a review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over marine 
resources matters under the State Government Evaluation Act.
An Act to Increase the Cap on Bonds Issued by the Maine State Housing Authority to Reflect Current Housing Production Needs in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2209
Committee: Housing
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4907

Legislative Document
No. 2209
H.P. 1416
House of Representatives, February 13, 2024
An Act to Increase the Cap on Bonds Issued by the Maine State 
Housing Authority to Reflect Current Housing Production Needs in 
the State
Reported by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport for the Joint Select Committee on 
Housing pursuant to Joint Order 2023, H.P. 3, section 3.
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4907, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2001, c. 631, §1, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Limitations on amount of outstanding principal.  The Maine State Housing 
Authority may not at any time have an aggregate principal amount outstanding, in excess 
of $2,150,000,000 $3,000,000,000 of mortgage purchase bonds secured by the Housing 
Reserve Fund or a Capital Reserve Fund to which section 4906, subsection 3, paragraph A 
applies.  Mortgage purchase bonds of the Maine State Housing Authority secured by capital 
reserve funds to which section 4906, subsection 3, paragraph A does not apply, bond or 
mortgage insurance, direct or indirect contract with the United States, purchase or 
repurchase agreement of guaranty with a banking or other financial organization or other 
credit arrangements securing the bonds may be issued up to $100,000,000 per calendar year 
in an aggregate principal amount outstanding at any time not to exceed $300,000,000.
SUMMARY
This committee bill is presented by the Joint Select Committee on Housing pursuant to 
Joint Order 2023, H.P. 3, section 3.  The bill increases the cap on mortgage purchase bonds 
authorized to be issued by the Maine State Housing Authority to align with current housing 
production needs in the State.
An Act to Strengthen Maine's Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2212
Committee Amendment CA_A_H876 (House)

LD 2212 
LR 2943(02) 
An Act to Strengthen Maine's Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure 
Investment 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Pf 0--\-_g-l 0 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservatio.n and Forestry 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023--24 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2024--25 
$10,141,602 
$10,141,602 
$647 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$148,343 
$148,343 
$647 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$155,420 
$155,420 
$647 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $10,000,000 to the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest 
Products Investment Fm1d within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) in fiscal year 
2024-25 to support public-private partnerships that facilitate strategic investments in the State's agricultural, food and 
forest products processing and manufacturing industries, The bill also includes ongoing General Fund appropriations 
of $141,602 to DACF beginning in fiscal year 2024-25 for one Public Service Manager II position and associated 
costs. The bill also includes ongoing Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $64 7 to DACF starting in fiscal 
year 2024-25 for the technology management costs associated with the position. 
LR2943(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Support Veterans' Organizations and Other Nonprofit Organizations and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes by Updating Electronic Gambling Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2213
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_B_S727 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" (3" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 947, 
L.D. 2213, "An Act to Support Veterans' Organizations and Other Nonprofit Organizations 
and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes by Updating Electronic Gambling Laws" 
Amend the amendment in section 23 in §1835-C in subsection 1 in the first blocked 
paragraph in the first line (page 5, line 32 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"1 %" and inserting the following: '2%' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment increases from 1 % to 2% the percentage of gross revenue from the 
operation of electronic lucky seven de • 
may be collected from persons licensed to 
operate such devices. 
SPONSORED BY: ----L---==--------
(Senator STEW ART, T.) 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I -131LR3022(08) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
.:,•...::.:-:·.:.·,_·. 
Approved: 04/17 /24 ~ac:.. 
LD 2213 
LR 3022(08) 
. _An.Act to Support Veterans' Organizations and Other Nonprofit Organizations and Federally 
Recognized Indian Tribes by Updating Electronic Gambling Laws 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "f>' to Committee Amendment "A" (5~72 ~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Stewart of Aroostook 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Revenue 
···Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$70,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$70,000 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$70,000 
This amendment increases the amount of gross revenue from the operation of electronic lucky seven devices that the 
Gambling Control Unit may collect from 1 % to 2%, which will result in an additional $70,000 of Other Special 
Revenue Funds revenue starting in fiscal year 2024-25. 
LR3022(08) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Govemment for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2214
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_B_H989 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §4308

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions) 
Date: 4\ \ 1 \21 
L.D. 2214 
(Filing No. H- 989) 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of the House. 
131STLEGISLATURE 
HOUSE AMENDMENT" B "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1420, 
L.D. 2214, "An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Govemment for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025" 
Amend the amendment in Part G in section 1 in §4016 by striking out all of subsection 
4. 
Amend the amendment in Patt G by insetting after section 4 the following: 
'Sec. G-5. State contribution. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
20~A, chapter 606-B, for the 2025-2026 school year only, the State shall provide 100% of 
the additional funding necessary to achieve the minimum hourly wage for educational 
technicians and other school support staff established under Title 20-A, section 4016.' 
Amend the amendment in Part II by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. II-1. 22 MRSA §4308, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2019, c. 515, §2, is fmther 
amended by enacting at the end a new last blocked paragraph to read: 
A municipality may not exceed maximum levels of assistance established pursuant to 
section 4305 for an applicant household for more than 30 days in a 12-month pel'iod when 
assistance is granted for housing in a hotel. motel. inn or othe1· lodging place as defined in 
section 2491. subsection 7-F.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 01· 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects a drafting error regarding the duration of the State's 
responsibility to provide 100% of the additional funding necessary to achieve the hourly 
wages increases for educational technicians and other school support staff beyond the 
2025-2026 school year. 
Page l -131LR3108(07) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
oC::.>1 
~ 2 
s 
HOUSE AMENDMENT" B" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1420, L,D, 2214 
This amendment also co11'ects a clerical error that omitted a cross-reference needed to 
limit maximum levels of assistance to be exceeded for applicant for housing in a lodging 
place. 
(Representa • 
TO 
: Gorham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 3 0, 2025
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2214
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S718 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1420, 
L.D. 2214, "An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 3 0, 2025" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part TTTT the following: 
'PARTUUUU 
Sec. UUUU-1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§115 is enacted to read: 
115. Gold and silver coins and bullion. Beginning January 1, 2024, sales of gold 
and silver coins and bullion. 
For the purposes of this subsection, "gold and silver coins and bullion" means coins, bars 
or rounds minted primarily of refmed gold or silver that are marked and valued by their 
weight, purity and content and not on their form. "Bullion" does not include fabricated 
gold or silver that has been processed or manufactured for industrial, professional or artistic 
uses.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales of gold and silver 
coins and bullion and defmes "gold and silver coins and bullion." 
SPONSOREDBY: fui.~ 
(Senator BRA.KEY, E.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
.... 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/17 /24 fe'ae. 
LD 2214 
LR 3108(13) 
.. 
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
.•, •• : ::Cb~etib.nent, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary 
··to th~ -P1·oper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June "30, 
2025 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'A" to Committee Amendment "A" ( ')-1 rB). 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Brakey of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2024-25 
$1,084,900 
($1,084,900) 
($57,100) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$1,029,800 
($1,029,800) 
($54,200) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$998,4'i0 
($998,450) 
($52,550) 
This amendment provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales of gold and silver coins and bullion. It will reduce 
General Fund revenue by $1,084,900 in fiscal year 2024-25. It will also reduce Local Government Fund revenue by 
$57,100 in fiscal year 2024-25. 
LR3108(13) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State r-,: •• , '(fovernment, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Prop·er Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30,
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2214
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_F_S730 (Senate)

LD 2214 
LR 3108(10) 
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
r-,: •• , '(fovernment, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary 
to the Prop·er Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 
2025 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''.f--.-tt to Committee Amendment "A"{ ~-739> 
Net CJst 'cs·atings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Grohoski of Hancock 
• 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$0 
FY 2024--25 
$7,172,488 
$0 
$7,172,488 
$0 
$5,869,233 
$0 
$60,000,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$60,000,000 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$13,054,391 
$13,054,391 
$15,459,653 
$823,089 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2026..:27 
$18,440,767 
$15,459,653 
$823,089 
$0 
$0 
This amendment makes additional changes to certain provisions of state law and provides supplemental appropriations 
and allocations for fiscal year 2024-25. 
LR3 l 08(10) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Actto Implement the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Regarding Public Records Exceptions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2215
Committee Amendment CA_A_H920 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " f\ »to H,P. 1421, L.D. 2215, "An Actto Implement
the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Regarding Public
Records Exceptions"
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 and 2,
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 6,
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 that affect the confidentiality of records and information under the Maine
Medical Use of Cannabis Act,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2214
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: SACHS

Legislative Document
No. 2214
H.P. 1420
House of Representatives, February 20, 2024
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for 
the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other 
Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to 
the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years 
Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
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 as emergency legislation proposes to make supplemental appropriations and 
allocations for the expenditures of State Government and to change certain provisions of 
the law necessary to the proper operations of State Government for the fiscal years ending 
June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
The 
documents 
submitted 
by 
the 
Governor 
may 
be 
found 
here: 
https://legislature.maine.gov/12436.
An Act to Strengthen the Maine Veterans' Homes with Increased and Ongoing Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2217
Committee Amendment CA_A_S571 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to S.P. 948, L.D. 2217, "An Act to Strengthen
the Maine Veterans' Homes with Increased and Ongoing Funding"
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following:
'See. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Nursing Facilities 0148
Initiative: Provides allocations for payment to the Maine Veterans' Homes to support
ongoing operations.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2023-24 2024-25
AllOther $0 $3,210,240
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $3,210,240
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/29/24 ^^c^
LD 2217 LR 2613(02)
An Act to Strengthen the Maine Veterans' Homes with Increased and Ongoing Funding
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^.' f 5-^1
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
GeneralFund $0 $3,210,240 $3,287,286 $3,366,181
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $3,210,240 $3,287,286 $3,366,181
Transfers
General Fund $0 ($3,210,240) ($3,287,286) ($3,366,181)
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $3,210,240 $3,287,286 $3,366,181
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $3,210,240 in fiscal year 2024-25 to the Department of
Health and Human Services for payment to the Maine Veterans' Homes to support ongoing operations. The bill also
requires a transfer from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Nursing Facilities-MVH
Other Special Revenue Funds account to fund the allocation for payment to the Maine Veterans' Homes to support
ongoing operations. The transfer amount must be increased annually by the increase in the cost of living.
LR2613(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of i
An Act to Strengthen the Maine Veterans' Homes with Increased and Ongoing Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2217
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: JACKSON, SUPICA, BENNETT, BRENNER, DUSON, FARRIN, HICKMAN, HYMES, MALON, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 22 MRSA §45-A, 37-B MRSA §613

Legislative Document
No. 2217
S.P. 948
In Senate, February 20, 2024
An Act to Strengthen the Maine Veterans' Homes with Increased 
and Ongoing Funding
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.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor and
Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, BRENNER of Cumberland, DUSON of Cumberland, 
FARRIN of Somerset, HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representatives: HYMES of Waldo, 
MALON of Biddeford, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §45-A is enacted to read:
§45-A.  Transfer to Department of Health and Human Services, Nursing Facilities - 
Maine Veterans' Homes Other Special Revenue Funds
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, beginning September 1, 2024 
and every September 1st thereafter, the State Controller shall transfer $3,135,000 from the 
General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Nursing Facilities-MVH 
Other Special Revenue Funds account for payment to the Maine Veterans' Homes to 
support ongoing operations.  Beginning October 1, 2024 and every October 1st thereafter, 
the transfer amount in effect must be increased by the increase, if any, in the cost of living.  
The increase in the cost of living must be measured by the percentage increase, if any, as 
of August of the previous year over the level as of August of the year preceding that year 
in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, CPI-W, for 
the Northeast Region, or its successor index, as published by the United States Department 
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or its successor agency, with the amount of the increase 
rounded to the nearest multiple of $1.  Funds must be transferred to the Maine Veterans' 
Homes on or before January 15th of each year.
Sec. 2.  37-B MRSA §613, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Surplus funds.  Any unencumbered funds appropriated by the Legislature to the 
Veterans Services program do not lapse but must be transferred to the fund.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the State Controller to transfer $3,135,000 from the General Fund to 
the Department of Health and Human Services, Nursing Facilities-MVH Other Special 
Revenue Funds account for payment to the Maine Veterans' Homes to support ongoing 
operations. The transfer amount must be increased annually by the increase in the cost of 
living. The bill also requires unencumbered appropriated funds for the Maine Veterans' 
Homes remaining at the end of each fiscal year to be deposited in the Maine Veterans' 
Homes Stabilization Fund.
An Act to Strengthen the Maine Veterans' Homes with Increased and Ongoing Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2217
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S585 (Senate)

LD 2217 
LR 2613(04) 
An Act to Strengthen the Maine Veterans' Homes with Increased and Ongoing Funding 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''(f' to Committee Amendment "A" (S-S?f;) 
Sponsor: Sen. Hickman of Kennebec 
Net Cost (Savh1gs) 
General Fund 
Appfb[p•ri~tjdns/Aiioca,tions 
Gene~'at'Fu1~d • • • • 
F~derai
0Expenditures Fund 
?ther Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Federal Experiditures Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2024-25 
$1,891,238 
$5,101,478 
$7,410,715 
($2,411,589) 
$7,410,715 
$798,651 
$3,210,240 
($3,210,240) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$1,972,738 
$5,260,024 
$7,635,043 
($2,464,197) 
$7,635,043 
$823,089 
$3,287,286 
($3,287,286) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$1,893,843 
$5,260,024 
$7,635,043 
($2,543,092) 
$7,635,043 
$823,089 
$3,366,181 
($3,366,181) 
This amendment strikes the allocation for payment to the Maine Veterans' Homes to supp01i ongoing operations and 
strikes the transfer from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Nursing Facilities-MVH 
Other Special Revenue Funds account to fund the allocation. 
The amendment includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$5,101,478 in fiscal year 2024-25 to ensure that Maine Veterans' Homes nursing facilities are reimbursed a per 
resident daily rate for services that include the total allowable cost of operating a veterans' home and it must also 
include an annual inflation adjustment provision. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations are included for the FMAP 
match and Other Special Revenue Funds allocations for the Service Provider and Nursing Facilities Tax. 
LR2613(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act to Amend the Start Date of the September Upland Game Season
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2216
Amends: 12 MRSA §10954

Legislative Document
No. 2216
H.P. 1422
House of Representatives, February 20, 2024
An Act to Amend the Start Date of the September Upland Game 
Season
Reported by Representative LANDRY of Farmington for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 36, section 3.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10954, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 42, §1, is amended to read:
§10954.  Start of open Open season on upland game
The open season on upland game must begin on include the last Saturday in September. 
The commissioner, by rule, shall determine the length of the open season on upland game.
As used in this section, "upland game" means snowshoe hare, gray squirrel, ruffed 
grouse and bobwhite quail.
Sec. 2.  Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2025.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that beginning January 1, 2025 the open season on upland game must 
include the last Saturday in September but need not start on the last Saturday in September 
as in current law.
An Act to Remove the Age-related Statutory Prerequisite for Sealing Criminal History Record Information
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2218
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 15 MRSA §2262

Legislative Document
No. 2218
H.P. 1423
House of Representatives, February 20, 2024
An Act to Remove the Age-related Statutory Prerequisite for 
Sealing Criminal History Record Information
Reported by Representative MOONEN of Portland for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 103, section 7.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §2262, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 674, §1, is amended to 
read:
4.  Convictions in another jurisdiction.  The person has not been convicted of a crime 
in another jurisdiction since the time at which the person fully satisfied each of the 
sentencing alternatives imposed under Title 17‑A, section 1502, subsection 2 for the 
person's most recent eligible criminal conviction up until the time of the order; and
Sec. 2.  15 MRSA §2262, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 674, §1, is amended to 
read:
5.  Pending criminal charges.  The person does not have any presently pending 
criminal charges in this State or in another jurisdiction; and.
Sec. 3.  15 MRSA §2262, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 674, §1, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill is reported out by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary pursuant to 
Resolve 2023, chapter 103.  It implements a recommendation of the Criminal Records 
Review Committee reestablished by Resolve 2023, chapter 103. The bill removes the 
requirement that a person had in fact attained 18 years of age but had not attained 28 years 
of age at the time of the commission of a crime to qualify to have the person's criminal 
history record information sealed under a post-judgment motion.
An Act to Prohibit Insurers from Using Credit Information as a Factor in Certain Insurance Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2220
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: HICKMAN, BAILEY, BALDACCI, BENNETT, JACKSON
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2169-C

Legislative Document
No. 2220
S.P. 950
In Senate, February 20, 2024
An Act to Prohibit Insurers from Using Credit Information as a 
Factor in Certain Insurance Practices
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.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Senators: BAILEY of York, BALDACCI of Penobscot, BENNETT of 
Oxford, President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2169-C is enacted to read:
§2169-C.  Use of credit information prohibited in certain insurance practices
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, with respect to insurance policies covering 
private passenger motor vehicles or commercial vehicles, an insurer may not use the credit 
information of an applicant or policyholder as a factor, in whole or in part, in making any 
of the following determinations related to the applicant or policyholder:
1.  Refusal to underwrite.  Refusing to underwrite a policy; 
2.  Cancellation.  Cancelling a policy; 
3.  Refusal to renew.  Refusing to renew a policy; 
4.  Premiums.  Increasing the policyholder’s premiums; 
5.  Discounts.  Applying or removing a discount; 
6.  Risk rating tiers.  Assigning the applicant or policyholder to a particular risk rating 
tier; 
7.  Billing or payment plans.  Assigning the applicant or policyholder to a particular 
billing or payment plan; or  
8.  Affiliated company.  Placing the applicant or policyholder with an affiliated 
company. "Affiliated company" has the same meaning as in section 6701, subsection 1. 
As used in this section, "commercial vehicle" has the same meaning as in Title 17, 
section 2263, subsection 4-A, "credit information" has the same meaning as in section 
2169-B, subsection 1, paragraph F and "private passenger motor vehicle" has the same 
meaning as in section 2927, subsection 1, paragraph D.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits insurers from using the credit information of an applicant or 
policyholder as a factor in making any of several determinations regarding policies 
covering private passenger motor vehicles and commercial vehicles. The bill provides that 
the prohibition applies notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary.
Resolve, Directing the State Board of Education to Amend Chapter 115: The Credentialing of Education Personnel, a Major Substantive Rule of the State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2221

Legislative Document
No. 2221
H.P. 1424
House of Representatives, February 21, 2024
Resolve, Directing the State Board of Education to Amend Chapter 
115: The Credentialing of Education Personnel, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the State Board of Education
Reported by Representative BRENNAN of Portland for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 54, section 2.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Sec. 1.  State Board of Education to amend rule regarding credentialing of 
education personnel.  Resolved:  That the State Board of Education shall amend rule 
Chapter 115: The Credentialing of Education Personnel, a major substantive rule of the 
State Board of Education, and submit the provisionally adopted rule to the 132nd 
Legislature for review.  Amendments to the rule may include, but are not limited to, 
recommendations included in the State Board of Education's report submitted to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 
54. 
SUMMARY
This resolve is reported out by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural 
Affairs pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 54.  The resolve directs the State Board of 
Education to amend its rule Chapter 115: The Credentialing of Education Personnel, a 
major substantive rule of the State Board of Education, and submit the provisionally 
adopted rule to the 132nd Legislature for review. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Approved: 02/07/24
LD 2221
LR 3079(01)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the State Board of Education associated with the rulemaking process can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources.
Resolve, Directing the State Board of Education to Amend Chapter 115: The Credentialing of 
Education Personnel, a Major Substantive Rule of the State Board of Education
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
LR3079(01) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Establishing a State Calendar for the State of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2222
Committee: State and Local Government
Amends: 5 MRSA §90-H

Legislative Document
No. 2222
H.P. 1425
House of Representatives, February 21, 2024
An Act Establishing a State Calendar for the State of Maine
Reported by Representative STOVER of Boothbay for the Joint Standing Committee on 
State and Local Government pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 91, section 2.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
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.  State calendar
The Secretary of State or the secretary's designee shall establish a state calendar that 
includes important religious days and holidays of residents of the State and citizens of the 
United States.
1. Purpose of state calendar; limitation.  The state calendar must be established to 
assist state agencies when scheduling events involving members of the public.  
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, inclusion on the state calendar does 
not establish a paid holiday for an employee of the State or an employee of a private entity. 
2. Administration.  By April 15, 2034, and every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary of 
State or the secretary's designee shall review and update the state calendar in consultation 
with persons representing the Christian, Muslim and Jewish faith communities, other 
religious traditions practicing in the State, immigrants in the State, the Permanent 
Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Tribal Populations, as established in 
section 12004-J, subsection 19, and the federally recognized Indian nations, tribes and 
bands located in the State.
3. Distribution.  The Secretary of State or the secretary's designee shall distribute no 
later than June 1st the state calendar for the next calendar year to all state agencies.  The 
Secretary of State shall post the calendar on the publicly accessible website of the office of 
the Secretary of State.
SUMMARY
This bill is reported out by the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local 
Government pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 91 for the sole purpose of referring the bill 
back to the committee for public hearing and subsequent processing in the normal course 
of committee work.  The bill directs the Secretary of State to establish a state calendar that 
includes important religious days and holidays.  The bill is based on legislation proposed 
by the office of the Secretary of State in its report, dated January 30, 2024, submitted to the 
committee pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 91.
An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2224
Senate Amendment SA_A_S695 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" /Jr "to S.P. 953, L.D. 2224, "An Act to Strengthen Public 
Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System" 
Amend the bill in section 14 in subsection 4 in paragraph Bin subparagraph (2) in the 
last line (page 6, line 22 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" and inserting the 
following: 'afl:Ei' 
Amend the bill in section 14 in subsection 4 in paragraph Bin subparagraph (3) in the 
last line (page 6, line 24 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "." and inserting the 
following: ',; and' 
Amend the bill in section 14 in subsection 4 in paragraph B by inserting after 
subparagraph (3) the following: 
'( 4) Provide a copy to the court of the notification to the restricted person, including 
the date of notification.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires a law enforcement officer to provide to the court a copy of 
any notification of restriction under the State's so-called yellow flag law, which must 
include the date of notification. 
SPONSORED BY: 
Q/'vv::>:-.-1' ~ 
Lio ,{d 
(Senator CARNEY, A.) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 213; Rules for the Salmonella Enteritidis Risk Reduction and Surveillance Program for Commercial Egg-type Flocks, a Late-filed Maj or Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2226
Committee Amendment CA_A_H841 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " (^ " to H.P, 1427, L.D, 2226, "Resolve, Regarding
Legislative Review of Chapter 213; Rules for the Salmonella Enteritidis Risk Reduction
and Surveillance Program for Commercial Egg-type Flocks, a Late-filed Maj or Substantive
Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry"
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by inserting
after the following: "authorized" the following: ', and the Department of Agriculture,
Conservation and Forestry may make grammatical, formatting, punctuation and other
technical, nonsubstantive editing changes to the rule as necessary prior to final adoption,
including, but not limited to, any such changes necessary to ensure that the rule is correctly
chaptered as Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry rule Chapter 213'
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment provides that the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and
Forestry may make grammatical, formatting, punctuation and other technical,
nonsubstantive editing changes to the rule as necessary prior to fmal adoption, including,
but not limited to, any such changes necessary to ensure that the rule is correctly chaptered
as Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry rule Chapter 213,
FISCAL NOTE REQTORED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/07/24 ^KZ-cl
LD 2226 LR 3056(02)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 213: Rules for the Salmonella Enteritidis Risk
Reduction and Surveillance Program for Commercial Egg-type Flocks, a Late-filed Major Substantive
Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^' ([\"(
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to incorporate the changes in this
resolve for the final adoption of the rules referenced are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing
budgeted resources.
LR3056(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1