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An Act to Establish a Process to Vest Rights for Land Use Permit Applicants
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0772
Committee Amendment CA_A_S600 (Senate)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3007

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to S.P 331, L.D. 772, "An Act to Establish a
Process to Vest Rights for Land Use Permit Applicants"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'An Act to Limit Retroactive Application of Land Use Ordinances to Pending Permit
Applications That Propose Housing'
Amend the bill by strikmg out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 30-A MRSA §3007, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7. Restriction on retroactive application. A municipality or a municipal reviewmg
authority as defined by section 4301. subsection 12 may not enforce or apply a land use
ordinance with retroactive effect unless the ordinance mcludes a orovision that expressly
states it has retroactive application. A municipality or municipal reviewine authority may
not amhLaland use ordinance with^ retroactive effect to a pending uermit aDulication for a
land use permit that includes a proposal for a development that mcludes one or more units
ofresidential housine if the proposal date of the ordinance occurred after the application
was submitted to the municipality; and,notwjthstandine Title 1. section 3 02, the application
is deemed complete for processing. For the purposes of this subsection;
A. "Proposal date" means the date on which the prQposed land use ordinance or
proposed amendment to an ordinance is posted pursuant to section 3002. subsection 1
or the date on which a permit application is filed to circulate a petition for a voter-
initiated measure to adoptor amend_aland use ordmance; and
B. A permit appUcation is deemed complete for processing when it is submitted to the
municipality or municipal reviewing authority and, at the timeof submission^ the
aBBlicant can demonstrate leeallv enforceable title or risht to or interest in all the
property proposed for development/
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
5 number to read consecutively.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^" to S.P. 331, L.D. 772 ^(^00
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. The amendment provides that
a municipality or municipal reviewing authority may not apply a land use ordinance
retroactively with regard to a permit application for a development that includes residential
housing if the ordinance was proposed after the permit was submitted and deemed complete
for processing.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Protect a Woman's Right to Withdraw Consent for an Abortion
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0771
Committee Amendment CA_A_S210 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1599-A

CO1\1MITTEE AMENDl\tffiNT "{r" to SP 330, L D 771, "An Act to Protect a 
Woman's Right to Withdraw Consent for an Abortion" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1599-A, sub-§2, 1C, as enacted by PL 1993, c 61, §4, is 
amended to read 
C The particular nsks associated with her own pregnancy and the abortion technique 
to be performed, aaa 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §1599-A, sub-§2, 1C-1 is enacted to read 
C-1 That the woman may withdraw a dec1S1on to have an abortion at any t1me before 
the abortion is performed, and' 
Amend the bill by relettenng or renumbenng any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the mmonty report of the committee, replaces the bill The 
amendment requires a health care professional to mform a pregnant woman, as part of the 
informed consent process, that the woman has the nght to withdraw a decision to have an 
abortion at any t1me before the abortion is performed 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0774
Committee Amendment CA_A_S253 (Senate)

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An Act to Require the Maine State Housing Authority to Report to the Legislature on the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0774
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: POULIOT, BRAKEY, HARRINGTON
Amends: 36 MRSA §4641-B

Legislative Document
No. 774
S.P. 333
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act to Require the Maine State Housing Authority to Report to 
the Legislature on the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, HARRINGTON of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §4641-B, sub-§4-B, ¶E, as amended by PL 2021, c. 753, §1, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (3) to read:
(3)  On a monthly basis, the Treasurer of State shall credit 50% of the revenues to 
the Maine State Housing Authority, except that, notwithstanding paragraph F, in 
fiscal year 2015-16, the Treasurer of State shall first credit $6,291,740 of the 
revenues available under this subparagraph to the General Fund and except that, 
notwithstanding paragraph F, in fiscal year 2016-17, the Treasurer of State shall 
first credit $6,090,367 of the revenues available under this subparagraph to the 
General Fund and except that, notwithstanding paragraph F, in fiscal years 2017-18 
and 2018-19, the Treasurer of State shall first credit $2,500,000 of the revenues 
available under this subparagraph to the General Fund.  The Maine State Housing 
Authority shall deposit the funds received pursuant to this subparagraph in the 
Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund created in Title 30‑A, section 4853.  
Beginning July 1, 2023, the Maine State Housing Authority shall use 25% of funds 
transferred to the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund under this subparagraph 
to support the creation of new housing units, through new construction or adaptive 
reuse, that are affordable to low-income households and beginning July 1, 2024 
shall report annually to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs with a full accounting of how 
these funds were spent, looking back 10 years.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Maine State Housing Authority to report annually to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial 
affairs with a full accounting of how revenues transferred to the Housing Opportunities for 
Maine Fund to be used to support the creation of new housing units through new 
construction or adaptive reuse were spent, looking back 10 years.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0777
Committee Amendment CA_A_S195 (Senate)

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An Act to Require and Standardize Labeling of Water Treatment Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0775
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: POULIOT

Legislative Document
No. 775
S.P. 334
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act to Require and Standardize Labeling of Water Treatment 
Equipment
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA c. 601, sub-c. 9 is enacted to read:
SUBCHAPTER 9
WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT
§2660-AA.  Requirements for water treatment equipment
1.  Definitions.  As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Water treatment company" means a company that installs or services water 
treatment equipment.
B.  "Water treatment equipment" means equipment designed to alter the condition of 
water for human consumption, including by means of filtration, purification, softening 
and reverse osmosis.
2.  Labeling requirements for installation.  An employee of a water treatment 
company shall affix to equipment installed by the water treatment company a label that 
contains the following information:
A.  The name of the water treatment company;
B.  The full name of the employee that installed the water treatment equipment;
C.  The date of installation of the water treatment equipment;
D.  A plumbing permit number associated with the installation of the water treatment 
equipment, if applicable;
E.  The condition the water treatment equipment is intended to treat;
F.  The manufacturer's recommended service interval for the water treatment 
equipment;
G.  A service record on which an employee performing service on the equipment can 
enter the employee's initials and date of service; and
H.  Any applicable safety precautions or warnings.
3.  Labeling requirements for servicing.  If an employee of a water treatment 
company services a piece of equipment with an affixed service record as described by 
subsection 2, paragraph G, the employee shall enter the employee's initials and date of 
service. If the employee services a piece of equipment that does not have a label containing 
the information required in subsection 2 or that has a label with incomplete information, 
the employee shall affix a label containing the information required by subsection 2, to the 
extent the employee can ascertain the information.
SUMMARY
This bill imposes labeling requirements on the installation and servicing of water 
treatment equipment.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0776
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 776
S.P. 335
In Senate, February 21, 2023
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of 
Maine to Establish the Right to Bodily Autonomy
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Constitutional amendment. Resolved: Two thirds of each branch of the 
Legislature concurring, that the following amendment to the Constitution of Maine be 
proposed:
Constitution, Art. I, §26 is enacted to read:
Section 26.  Bodily autonomy.  Every person has a natural, inherent and inalienable 
right to bodily autonomy.
Constitutional referendum procedure; form of question; effective date.  
Resolved:  That the municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their 
respective cities, towns and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding 
a statewide election, at a statewide election held in the month of November following the 
passage of this resolution, to vote upon the ratification of the amendment proposed in this 
resolution by voting upon the following question:
"Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to declare that every 
person has a natural, inherent and inalienable right to bodily autonomy?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within the corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No."  The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared 
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in 
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature.  The Governor shall review the 
returns.  If it appears that a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of the amendment, 
the Governor shall proclaim that fact without delay and the amendment becomes part of 
the Constitution of Maine on the date of the proclamation.
Secretary of State shall prepare ballots.  Resolved:  That the Secretary of State 
shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all ballots, returns and copies of 
this resolution necessary to carry out the purposes of this referendum.
SUMMARY
This resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine by declaring that every 
person has a natural, inherent and inalienable right to bodily autonomy.
An Act to Align the Minimum Rate of Pay for Manufacturers of Maine License Plates at the Maine State Prison with Maine's Minimum Wage Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0777
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HICKMAN, PLUECKER, BEEBE-CENTER, JACKSON, TIPPING, CRAFTS, ROEDER, SALISBURY, TALBOT ROSS, WILLIAMS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §451

Legislative Document
No. 777
S.P. 336
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act to Align the Minimum Rate of Pay for Manufacturers of 
Maine License Plates at the Maine State Prison with Maine's 
Minimum Wage Laws
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren and
Senators: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, President JACKSON of Aroostook, TIPPING of 
Penobscot, Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, ROEDER of Bangor, SALISBURY of 
Westbrook, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §451, sub-§6, as amended by PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. C, §3, is 
further amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read:
The Warden of the State Prison has charge of operations at the State Prison relative to the 
manufacture of all plates made for the State.  The Warden of the State Prison, with the 
consent of the Secretary of State, may employ for limited periods of time a supervisor for 
the purpose of instructing inmates residents in the operation of making such plates.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §451, sub-§6, as amended by PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. C, §3, is 
further amended by enacting at the end a new last blocked paragraph to read:
The minimum hourly wage paid to residents manufacturing vehicle registration plates in 
accordance with this subsection is the minimum hourly wage set forth in Title 26, section 
664, subsection 1.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the minimum hourly wage for residents at the Maine State Prison 
working at tasks related to manufacturing vehicle registration plates must be consistent 
with Maine's minimum hourly wage. This bill also changes language in the current law 
referring to "inmate" to the wording "resident."
An Act Regarding Work Requirements for Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents Under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0778
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STEWART, BRAKEY, GUERIN, LYFORD, MOORE
Amends: 22 MRSA §3104

Legislative Document
No. 778
S.P. 337
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act Regarding Work Requirements for Able-bodied Adults 
Without Dependents Under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance 
Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, GUERIN of Penobscot, LYFORD of 
Penobscot, MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3104, sub-§18 is enacted to read:
18.  Restriction on federal waiver applications.  Beginning January 1, 2024, the 
department may not request any waivers pursuant to 7 United States Code, Section 
2015(o)(4).
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3104, sub-§19 is enacted to read:
19.  Good-cause exemptions; limitations.  Beginning January 1, 2024, any able-
bodied adult without dependents must comply with federal work requirements to qualify 
for SNAP benefits pursuant to 7 United States Code, Section 2015(o) unless the individual 
qualifies for a good-cause exemption pursuant to 7 United States Code, Section 2015(o)(3).  
The department may not grant any additional good-cause exemptions that may be allowable 
under 7 United States Code, Section 2015(o)(6)(E).  For purposes of this subsection, "able-
bodied adult without dependents" does not include an elderly or disabled member as 
defined in 7 United States Code, Section 2012(j).
SUMMARY
This bill, beginning January 1, 2024, prohibits the Department of Health and Human 
Services from requesting certain waivers and exemptions under the federal Supplemental 
Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP.  It prohibits the department from applying for a 
waiver under 7 United States Code, Section 2015(o)(4), which allows for waivers in 
specific geographical areas that have unemployment over 10% or with insufficient jobs 
available.  It also prohibits the department from providing exemptions to work 
requirements for up to 12% of individuals receiving SNAP benefits pursuant to 7 United 
States Code, Section 2015(o)(6)(E).
An Act to Protect Nursing Home Residents by Requiring Nursing Homes to Provide Silent Bed Alarms for Residents with Dementia
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0781
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, BAILEY, BALDACCI, FARRIN, INGWERSEN, MOORE, WILLIAMS
Amends: 22 MRSA §1834

Legislative Document
No. 781
S.P. 340
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act to Protect Nursing Home Residents by Requiring Nursing 
Homes to Provide Silent Bed Alarms for Residents with Dementia
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: BAILEY of York, BALDACCI of Penobscot, FARRIN of Somerset, 
INGWERSEN of York, MOORE of Washington, Representative: WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1834 is enacted to read:
§1834.  Silent bed alarms
All licensed nursing facilities shall provide silent bed alarms that directly signal nursing 
home staff to residents who have dementia and are unable to use a call button if they fall 
out of a bed or chair. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules 
adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
 This bill requires all licensed nursing facilities to prevent injury or death by providing 
silent bed alarms that directly signal nursing home staff to residents who have dementia 
and are unable to use a call button if they fall out of a bed or chair. The bill also directs the 
Department of Health and Human Services to adopt rules to implement this provision.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0780
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: VITELLI, WARREN, BAILEY, BRENNER, CARNEY, DAUGHTRY, MOONEN, MORIARTY, RECKITT, RIELLY

Legislative Document
No. 780
S.P. 339
In Senate, February 21, 2023
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of 
Maine to Protect Personal Reproductive Autonomy
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough and
Senators: BAILEY of York, BRENNER of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland, 
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representatives: MOONEN of Portland, MORIARTY of 
Cumberland, RECKITT of South Portland, RIELLY of Westbrook.
Constitutional amendment. Resolved: Two thirds of each branch of the 
Legislature concurring, that the following amendment to the Constitution of Maine be 
proposed:
Constitution, Art. I, §26 is enacted to read:
Section 26.  Personal reproductive autonomy.  Every person has a right to 
personal reproductive autonomy, which is central to dignity and the liberty to determine 
one's own life course.  The State may not deny or infringe on the right to personal 
reproductive autonomy unless the denial or infringement is justified by a compelling state 
interest and is accomplished using the means that least denies or infringes on the right.
Constitutional referendum procedure; form of question; effective date.  
Resolved:  That the municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their 
respective cities, towns and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding 
a statewide election, at a statewide election held in the month of November following the 
passage of this resolution, to vote upon the ratification of the amendment proposed in this 
resolution by voting upon the following question:
"Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to declare that every 
person has a right to personal reproductive autonomy?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within the corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No."  The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared 
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in 
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature.  The Governor shall review the 
returns.  If it appears that a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of the amendment, 
the Governor shall proclaim that fact without delay and the amendment becomes part of 
the Constitution of Maine on the date of the proclamation.
Secretary of State shall prepare ballots.  Resolved:  That the Secretary of State 
shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all ballots, returns and copies of 
this resolution necessary to carry out the purposes of this referendum.
SUMMARY
This resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine by declaring that every 
person has a right to personal reproductive autonomy.
An Act to Support Statewide Economic 0pportumties Through Strategic Investments of Property and Funds, Includmg Emergency Rehef Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0782
Committee Amendment CA_A_S93 (Senate)

COM1\1ITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to SP 341, L D 782, "An Act to Support 
Statewide Economic 0pportumties Through Strategic Investments of Property and Funds, 
Includmg Emergency Rehef Funds" 
Amend the bill m section I m the first mdented paragraph m the 9th, I 0th, 11th and 
12th Imes (page I, Imes 12 to 15 m L D) by strtkmg out the followmg 
11Notwithstandmg 
any provision of law to the contrary, the commiss10ner may hold hearmgs and adopt rules, 
m accordance with the Mame Admmistrattve Procedure Act, with respect to the 
Implementat10n and admmistrat10n of authonzed grant or fund disbursement programs of 
the department 
II and msertmg the followmg 'The comtmssioner shall adopt rules to 
Implement and admmister grant or other fund disbursement programs usmg funds m the 
account' 
Amend the bill m section I m the first mdented paragraph m the last lme (page I, lme 
m L D ) by msertmg after the followmg 
112-A II the followmg 'The commissioner may 
admdicate appeals of grant or other disbursement decisions made under the programs 
Notwithstandmg any prov1S1on of law to the contrary, an admdicatory hearmg on an appeal 
must be held m accordance with the Mame Admmistrative Procedure Act ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the Commiss10ner of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry is requrred to adopt rules to Implement and admlillster grant or other fund 
disbursement programs of the Department of Agriculture, Conservat10n and Forestry and 
may adJudicate appeals of grant or other disbursement decisions made under the programs 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 03/29/23 ;fkr,ae 
LD782 
LR 1532(02) 
An Act to Support Statewide Economic Opportunities Through Strategic Investments of Property and 
Funds, Including Emergency Relief Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '»!' l s-°1J 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional cos~ to the Department of Agnculture~ Conservation and Forestry from the prov1S1ons of this bill are 
expected to be mmor and can be absorbed withm existing budgeted resources 
LR1532(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Support Statewide Economic Opportunities Through Strategic Investments of Property and Funds, Including Emergency Relief Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0782
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BRENNER, HALL, LAWRENCE
Amends: 12 MRSA §5012

Legislative Document
No. 782
S.P. 341
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act to Support Statewide Economic Opportunities Through 
Strategic Investments of Property and Funds, Including Emergency 
Relief Funds
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative HALL of Wilton and
Senator: LAWRENCE of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §5012, 4th ¶, as amended by PL 1987, c. 308, §7 and PL 2011, 
c. 657, Pt. W, §6, is further amended to read:
The commissioner may, subject to the approval of the Governor, apply for and accept 
on behalf of the State any funds, other personal  or real property, including emergency 
relief funds, grants, bequests, gifts or contributions from any person, corporation or 
government, including the Government of the United States for the purpose of economic 
opportunity, business growth and other strategic investments. Such funds shall must be 
received by the Treasurer of State on behalf of the State and deposited in an appropriate 
new or existing account in the department. All such funds may, subject to the rules 
promulgated by the Governor, be expended by the Commissioner of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the 
commissioner may hold hearings and adopt rules, in accordance with the Maine 
Administrative Procedure Act, with respect to the implementation and administration of 
authorized grant or fund disbursement programs of the department.  Rules adopted pursuant 
to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, subject 
to the approval of the Governor, to apply for and accept on behalf of the State emergency 
relief funds.  It specifies that funds and other personal or real property accepted by the 
commissioner on behalf of the State be for the purpose of economic opportunity, business 
growth and other strategic investments.  It allows the commissioner to hold hearings and 
adopt routine technical rules with respect to the implementation and administration of 
authorized grant or fund disbursement programs of the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0784
Committee Amendment CA_A_S143 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Protect Certain Private Emergency Services Personnel from Liability Under the Maine Tort Claims Act
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0783
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: VITELLI, DAUGHTRY, ANKELES, CLUCHEY, HEPLER, JAUCH, PAULHUS, SACHS
Amends: 14 MRSA §8102

Legislative Document
No. 783
S.P. 342
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act to Protect Certain Private Emergency Services Personnel 
from Liability Under the Maine Tort Claims Act
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Senator: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representatives: ANKELES of 
Brunswick, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, HEPLER of Woolwich, JAUCH of Topsham, 
PAULHUS of Bath, SACHS of Freeport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §8102, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2003, c. 489, §1, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place:
1.  Employee.  "Employee" means a person acting on behalf of a governmental entity 
in any official capacity, whether temporarily or permanently, and whether with or without 
compensation from local, state or federal funds, including:
A.  Elected or appointed officials;
B.  Volunteer firefighters as defined in Title 30‑A, section 3151, subsection 4;
C.  Emergency medical services personnel, except that a person who is a private 
firefighter, a private emergency medical services employee or an employee of another 
private service that provides an emergency response is an employee for purposes of 
this chapter only if the person is acting without compensation and either at the request 
of a governmental entity or in response to a life-threatening emergency;
D.  Members of the Maine National Guard but only while performing state active 
service pursuant to Title 37‑B;
E.  Sheriff's deputies as described in Title 30‑A, section 381 when they are serving 
orders pursuant to section 3135; and
F.  Persons while performing a search and rescue activity when requested by a state, 
county or local governmental entity.
"Employee" does not mean a person or other legal entity acting in the capacity of an 
independent contractor under contract to the governmental entity.
SUMMARY
This bill specifies that a person who is a private firefighter, a private emergency 
medical services employee or an employee of another private service that provides an 
emergency response is an employee for purposes of the Maine Tort Claims Act only under 
certain conditions.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0787
Committee Amendment CA_A_S287 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Create Accountability Within the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0785
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MOORE

Legislative Document
No. 785
S.P. 344
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act to Create Accountability Within the Department of Health 
and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures that would create accountability within the 
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to Study Financial Incentives for Plumbing and Electrical Contractor Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0786
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: MOORE

Legislative Document
No. 786
S.P. 345
In Senate, February 21, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation to Study Financial Incentives for Plumbing and 
Electrical Contractor Services
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Sec. 1.  Department study. Resolved:  That the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation shall study ways to give financial incentives to plumbing and 
electrical contractors to take more small jobs for consumers. Financial incentives 
considered may include scaled reductions in payroll, excise taxes or state income taxes and 
reductions in sales and use taxes or license fees. The department shall report on its findings 
to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement 
and Business by December 6, 2023. The joint standing committee may report out a bill to 
the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to study 
ways to give financial incentives to plumbing and electrical contractors to take more small 
jobs for consumers. The department is directed to report on its findings to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business by 
December 6, 2023. The joint standing committee is authorized to report out a bill to the
An Act to Create the New Maine Resident Service Coordination Program in the Department of Economic and Community Development
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0787
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: BENNETT, DHALAC, BRENNER, ABDI, RIELLY
Amends: 5 MRSA §13056-K

Legislative Document
No. 787
S.P. 346
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act to Create the New Maine Resident Service Coordination 
Program in the Department of Economic and Community 
Development
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative DHALAC of South Portland and
Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland, Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, RIELLY of 
Westbrook.
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.  New Maine Resident Service Coordination Program
The New Maine Resident Service Coordination Program is established within the 
department as a centralized resource to coordinate municipal efforts to connect persons 
who have recently moved to the State with housing and job opportunities.
The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this section. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes within the Department of Economic and Community Development 
the New Maine Resident Service Coordination Program, to serve as a centralized resource 
to coordinate municipal efforts to connect persons who have recently moved to the State 
with housing and job opportunities.
An Act Regardmg Dental Licensure for Charitable Care
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0789
Committee Amendment CA_A_S129 (Senate)
Amends: 32 MRSA §18347-A

COI\1MITTEE AMEND1\1ENT " A " to S P 348, L D 789, "An Act Regardmg 
Dental Licensure for Charitable Care" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §18347-A, as enacted by PL 2023, c 17, Pt P, §26, is amended 
to read 
§18347-A. Temporary bcense; appbcants authorized to work m another Jnrisd1ction 
Notwithstandmg any provis10n oflaw to the contrary, the board may issue a temporary 
license for a period of 6 months and waive all hcensmg requirements, except for fees unless 
otherwise provided m this section, to any applicant upon a showmg that the applicant holds 
a vahd license m that profess10n issued by another state The board may waive the fee for 
a temporary license if the pw;:pose of the temporary license is to provide free dental care m 
comunct10n with a charitable nonprofit orgamzat10n ' 
Amend the bill by relettenng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the maJority report of the committee and replaces the bill The 
amendment authorizes the Board of Dental Practice to waive the fee for a temporary license 
if the purpose of the temporary license is to offer free dental care m conjunction with a 
charitable nonprofit orgamzat10n 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detad and Notes 
Approved 04/13/23 ;:b:,ac. 
LD789 
LR 1965(02) 
An Act Regardmg Dental Licensure for Charitable Care 
Fiscal Note for BIii as Amended by Committee Amendment "fl' C S--Y2P/) 
Committee Health Coverage, Insurance and Fmancial Services 
Fiscal Note Reqmred Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Waivmg the fee for a temporary license under ceiiam condit10ns will result m a mmor decrease m i evenue to the 
Board of Dental Practice, affiliated with the Department of Profess10nal and Fmancial Regulat10n 
LR1965(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Treasurer of State to Review and Develop Options for Meeting the Banking Needs of the Cannabis Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0788
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: GROHOSKI, WILLIAMS, BRAKEY, BOYER, CLUCHEY, COLLINGS, PERRY, RECKITT, THERIAULT

Legislative Document
No. 788
S.P. 347
In Senate, February 21, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Treasurer of State to Review and Develop 
Options for Meeting the Banking Needs of the Cannabis Industry
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor and
Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CLUCHEY of 
Bowdoinham, COLLINGS of Portland, PERRY of Calais, PERRY of Bangor, RECKITT of 
South Portland, THERIAULT of Fort Kent.
Sec. 1.  Banking and cannabis industry study. Resolved:  That the Treasurer 
of State shall, in consultation with the Finance Authority of Maine, the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services' office of cannabis policy and any other state agency 
or organization that the Treasurer of State determines to be appropriate, review options for 
meeting the banking needs of individuals and businesses involved in the adult use cannabis 
and medical cannabis industries in the State, including examining banking solutions in 
other states that have legalized cannabis use, banking solution efforts under way at the 
federal level and actions the Legislature can take to encourage federal action on banking 
solutions.
Sec. 2.  Report. Resolved:  That, by December 6, 2023, the Treasurer of State shall 
submit a report based on the review in section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs. The committee is authorized to submit legislation based on the 
report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Treasurer of State to review options for meeting the banking 
needs of individuals and businesses involved in the adult use cannabis and medical 
cannabis industries in the State, including examining banking solutions in other states that 
have legalized cannabis use, banking solution efforts under way at the federal level and 
actions the Legislature can take to encourage federal action on banking solutions.  The 
treasurer is required to submit a report based on the review by December 6, 2023 to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs, which is authorized to submit 
legislation based on the report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
An Act Regardmg Dental L1censure for Chantable Care
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0789
Committee Amendment CA_B_S130 (Senate)
Amends: 32 MRSA §18341

COM1\11TTEE AMENO:MENT " 8 " to S P 348, L D 789, "An Act Regardmg 
Dental L1censure for Chantable Care" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out all of section 2 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §18341, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2023, c 17, Pt P, §25, 1s 
further amended to read 
1. Appbcat10n. An applicant seekmg an m1t1al hcense or a renewed license must 
submit an applicat10n with the fee established by rule adopted by the director and any other 
matenals required by the board, except that the fee for an m1tial license or a renewed hcense 
for an applicant for a charitable dentist hcense 1s $0 ' 
Amend the bill by msertmg after section 3 the followmg 
'Sec. 4. Appropr1at1ons and allocations. The followmg appropnat1ons and 
allocations are made 
PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Dental Practice - Board of 0384 
lmt1at1ve Allocates one-time funds for the costs associated with rulemakmg 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2023-24 
$3,052 
$3,052 
2024-25 
$0 
$0 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" Bi' to s p 348, L D 789 ( s--1 3~ 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which 1s the mmonty report of the committee, makes a techmcal 
correct10n necessitated by the recent repeal of a prov1s1on of law m the bill It also adds an 
appropnat10ns and allocations section 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/13/23 Jtpae 
LD789 
LR 1965(03) 
An Act Regardmg Dental Licensure for Charitable Care 
Fiscal Note for BIii as Amended by Committee Amendment ''8' ( s- i?JO), 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Fmancial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
ProJections 
FY 2026-27 
~ \ r\ppropriations/ Allocations 
' 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$3,052 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill includes a one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $3,052 in fiscal year 2023-24 to the Boaid of 
Dental Practice, affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, for the costs associated with 
rulemaking Allowing a dentist licensed in another state or a Canadian province to receive a chantiable dentist license 
at no cost may result in a minor decrease in revenue to the board 
I 
LR1965(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0790
Committee Amendment CA_A_S324 (Senate)

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An Act Regarding Dental Licensure for Charitable Care
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0789
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GROHOSKI, PERRY, BAILEY, BALDACCI, MOORE, RENY, CLUCHEY, COPELAND, GRAMLICH, WILLIAMS
Amends: 32 MRSA §18302, 32 MRSA §18323, 32 MRSA §18342

Legislative Document
No. 789
S.P. 348
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act Regarding Dental Licensure for Charitable Care
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 GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and
Senators: BAILEY of York, BALDACCI of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington, RENY of 
Lincoln, Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, COPELAND of Saco, GRAMLICH of 
Old Orchard Beach, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §18302, sub-§2, as repealed by PL 2017, c. 388, §1, is reenacted 
to read:
2.  Charitable dentist license.  "Charitable dentist license" means the authority granted 
to an individual to provide free dental care as requested by a charitable or social 
organization within the State when resident dental services are not available.
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §18323, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2019, c. 92, §1, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Fees.  The authority to adopt by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter 
in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that:
A.  The fee for any one purpose may not exceed $550 unless another fee is authorized 
by paragraph B or, C or D;
B.  The fee for an initial license or a license renewal under section 18342 or a permit 
under section 18379 may not exceed $1,000; and
C.  The fee for an initial license or a license renewal under section 18345 may not 
exceed $200; and
D.  The fee for an initial license or a license renewal under section 18342, subsection 
is $0.
Sec. 3.  32 MRSA §18342, sub-§5, as repealed by PL 2017, c. 388, §8, is reenacted 
to read:
5.  Charitable dentist license.  An applicant for a charitable dentist license must 
comply with section 18341 and must provide:
A.  Verification of a doctoral degree in dentistry from a dental school accredited as 
required by board rule;
B.  Verification that the applicant has been licensed as a dentist in good standing under 
the laws of this State or has an active dental license in good standing issued under the 
laws of another state or a Canadian province;
C.  Verification of passing all examinations required by board rule; and
D.  Verification that the purpose of the license is to offer free dental care in conjunction 
with a charitable or social organization.
SUMMARY
This bill reestablishes in law the provision authorizing a license at no cost for a dentist 
licensed in another state or a Canadian province for the purpose of providing charitable 
care.
An Act to Support the Maintenance of Historic Fort George in Castine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0791
Committee Amendment CA_A_S26 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" (1, "to S.P. 350, L.D. 791, "An Act to Support the 
Maintenance of Historic Fort George in Castine" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Support the Maintenance, Preservation and Promotion of Historic Sites' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inse11ing the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Parks - General Operations Z221 
Initiative: Provides ongoing appropriations to fund the ongoing maintenance, preservation 
and promotion of historic sites. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
2024-25 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which replaces the bill, provides ongoing General Fund 
appropriations of $1,000,000 beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 to the Department of 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT' A" to S.P. 350, L.D. 791 (5--z., 0 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands for the ongoing 
maintenance, preservation and promotion of historic sites. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/23/23 feae 
LD 791 
LR 2291(02) 
An Act to Support the Maintenance of Historic Fort George in Castine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';4-' {_5- 2-~) 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
,.Jpropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $1,000,000 beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 to fund the 
ongoing maintenance, preservation and promotion of historic sites. 
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