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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 12: Transportation of Human Remains, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Maine State Board of Funeral Service
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0374
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business

Legislative Document
No. 374
H.P. 225
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 12:  
Transportation of Human Remains, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Maine State 
Board of Funeral Service
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick for the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation  pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 
8072.
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 12:  Transportation 
of Human Remains, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation, Maine State Board of Funeral Service that has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 12:  Transportation of Human 
Remains, a major substantive rule of the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation, Maine State Board of Funeral Service.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 570: Uniform Reporting System for Prescription Drug Price Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0375
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Legislative Document
No. 375
H.P. 226
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 570:  
Uniform Reporting System for Prescription Drug Price Data Sets, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Maine Health Data Organization 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 570:  
Uniform Reporting System for Prescription Drug Price Data Sets, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Maine Health Data Organization that has been submitted to 
the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 570:  Uniform 
Reporting System for Prescription Drug Price Data Sets, a major substantive rule of the 
Maine Health Data Organization.
An Act to Relieve Student Debt
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0377
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: ROBERTS

Legislative Document
No. 377
H.P. 228
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Relieve Student Debt
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would require the development and implementation of a program to relieve 
student debt.
An Act to Improve Labor Conditions for Maine Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0373
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 373
S.P. 180
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Improve Labor Conditions for Maine Workers
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to improve labor conditions for workers 
in the State by applying best practices and the latest research.
Resolve, to Eliminate the So-called Fail First Requirement for Children's Residential Services for Certain Individuals Whose Needs Are Unable to Be Met with Home and Community-based Services by Expanding Eligibility for Those Individuals
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0378
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CROCKETT

Legislative Document
No. 378
H.P. 229
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
Resolve, to Eliminate the So-called Fail First Requirement for 
Children's Residential Services for Certain Individuals Whose 
Needs Are Unable to Be Met with Home and Community-based 
Services by Expanding Eligibility for Those Individuals
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Portland.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to amend rules 
regarding eligibility for children's residential services.  Resolved:  That, no later 
than September 29, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend the 
eligibility requirements for children's residential care facilities of rule Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution 
Services, in order to allow eligibility for individuals who are unable to access services in 
the home or community or who are hospitalized and unable to secure clinical 
documentation that the individual's treatment needs cannot be met by outpatient or home 
and community-based treatment models and in other circumstances in which an individual 
cannot be safely maintained at home or in the community. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules 
regarding eligibility for children's residential services to include individuals who are unable 
to access services in the home or community or who are hospitalized and unable to secure 
clinical documentation that the individual's treatment needs cannot be met by outpatient or 
home and community-based treatment models and in other circumstances in which an 
individual cannot be safely maintained at home or in the community.
An Act to Repeal the Law Regarding the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0376
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DUCHARME, CARMICHAEL, COSTAIN, FOSTER, LANIGAN, THORNE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210-I

Legislative Document
No. 376
H.P. 227
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Repeal the Law Regarding the Northern Maine 
Renewable Energy Development Program
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, COSTAIN of Plymouth, 
FOSTER of Dexter, LANIGAN of Sanford, THORNE of Carmel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210-I, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 380, §1 and reallocated by 
RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §38, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the law establishing the Northern Maine Renewable Energy 
Development Program.
An Act to Responsibly Regulate Recreational Boats on Maine Lakes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0379
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: LANDRY

Legislative Document
No. 379
H.P. 230
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Responsibly Regulate Recreational Boats on Maine Lakes
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.
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 responsibly regulate recreational boats on lakes in this State.
An Act Regarding Monhegan Plantation
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0380
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CRAFTS

Legislative Document
No. 380
H.P. 231
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act Regarding Monhegan Plantation
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would support Monhegan Plantation in addressing any needs arising during 
the 131st Legislature.
An Act to Increase School Bus Safety by Requiring Monitors
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0381
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: NESS

Legislative Document
No. 381
H.P. 232
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Increase School Bus Safety by Requiring Monitors
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative NESS of Fryeburg.  (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 would put monitors on school buses to allow bus drivers to focus on driving.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0383
Committee Amendment CA_A_H443 (House)

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Resolve, Nammg Portions of a Highway m St George
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0382
Committee Amendment CA_A_H189 (House)

COivllVIITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to HP 233, L D 382, "Resolve, Nammg 
Portions of a Highway m St George" 
Amend the resolve m section 1 m the 2nd lme (page 1, hne 2 m L D ) by msertmg after 
the followmg "That" the followmg ', notwithstandmg any previous legislatively 
designated name for this portion ofRoute 131,' 
Amend the resolve m section 2 m the 2nd lme (page 1, lme 6 m L D ) by msertmg after 
the followmg "That" the followmg ', notwithstandmg any previous legislatively 
designated name for this portion of Route 131,' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the portions of Route 131 m the Town of St George 
descnbed m the resolve are designated notwithstandmg any previous legislatively 
designated name 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved 05/08/23 ~ae.. 
LD382 
LR 844(02) 
Resolve, Naming Portions of a Highway in St. George 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''14' ( \--\ · \ <cfl) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - Highway Fund 
Add1t1onal costs to the Department of Transportation associated with s1gnage can be absorbed w1thm ex1stmg 
budgeted 1 esources 
LR0844(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Naming Portions of a Highway in St. George
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0382
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MATLACK, BEEBE-CENTER

Legislative Document
No. 382
H.P. 233
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
Resolve, Naming Portions of a Highway in St. George
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MATLACK of St. George.
Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
Sec. 1.  Designate portion of Route 131 the Deputy Sheriff Frank J. 
Buzynski Road. Resolved: That the Department of Transportation shall designate 
Route 131 from 1012 River Road in the Town of St. George to a point one mile north the 
Deputy Sheriff Frank J. Buzynski Road.
Sec. 2.  Designate portion of Route 131 the Deputy Sheriff Frank E. Ross, 
Jr. Road. Resolved:  That the Department of Transportation shall designate Route 131 
from 1012 River Road in the Town of St. George to a point one mile south the Deputy 
Sheriff Frank E. Ross, Jr. Road.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to name 2 portions of Route 131 
in the Town of St. George for Deputy Sheriff Frank J. Buzynski and Deputy Sheriff Frank 
E. Ross, Jr.
An Act to Restore Legislative Oversight of Rulemaking
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0383
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: ANDREWS, BALDACCI, GREENWOOD, RISEMAN, BRAKEY
Amends: 5 MRSA §8052

Legislative Document
No. 383
H.P. 234
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Restore Legislative Oversight of Rulemaking
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: GREENWOOD of Wales, RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator: BRAKEY of 
Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §8052, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 581, §2, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Notice; public hearing.  Prior to the adoption of any rule, the agency shall give 
notice as provided in section 8053 and may hold a public hearing, except that a public 
hearing must be held if otherwise required by statute or requested by any 5 interested 
persons or if the rule is a and all rules adopted under this chapter are considered major 
substantive rule rules as defined in section 8071, subsection 2, paragraph B.
A public meeting or other public forum held by an agency for any purpose that includes 
receiving public comments on a proposed agency rule is a public hearing and is subject to 
all the provisions of this subchapter regarding public hearings.
Sec. 2.  Revisor's review; cross-references.  The Revisor of Statutes shall review 
the Maine Revised Statutes and include in the errors and inconsistencies bill submitted to 
the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature pursuant to Title 1, section 94 any 
sections necessary to correct and update any cross-references in the statutes to provisions 
of law repealed in this Act.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the designation of all rules adopted pursuant to the Maine 
Administrative Procedure Act to major substantive rules.
An Act Addressing Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0384
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PLUECKER

Legislative Document
No. 384
H.P. 235
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act Addressing Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in 
Maine
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to address agriculture, conservation and forestry 
in the State.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Examine Alternative Metrics for Determining the Disadvantaged Student Factor in the School Funding Formula
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0385
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN

Legislative Document
No. 385
H.P. 236
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Examine 
Alternative Metrics for Determining the Disadvantaged Student 
Factor in the School Funding Formula
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Sec. 1.  Department of Education to convene working group.  Resolved:  
That the Department of Education shall convene a working group of stakeholders to 
examine alternative metrics related to disadvantaged students to use in distributing funds 
in the school funding formula under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 606-B.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, by January 1, 2024, the Department of Education 
shall submit a report and recommendations based on the working group's examination in 
section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Education to convene a working group of 
stakeholders to examine alternative metrics related to disadvantaged students to use in 
distributing funds in the school funding formula under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
20-A, chapter 606-B.  The department is required to submit a report by January 1, 2024 to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
An Act to Require the State and Mumc1paht1es to Reimburse Landlo1ds fot Unpaid Rent Durmg Ev1ct10n Moratoriums
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0388
Committee Amendment CA_A_H724 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT",+" to HP 239, L D 388, "An Act to Require the 
State and Mumc1paht1es to Reimburse Landlo1ds fot Unpaid Rent Durmg Ev1ct10n 
Moratoriums" 
Amend the bill by mcorp01 atmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mc01 porates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07 /20/23 frat:-
LD388 
LR 876(02) 
An Act to Require the State and Municipalities to Reimburse Landlords for Unpaid Rent During 
Eviction Moratoriums 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'J4' { {-(-72 Y \ 
Committee: Housing 
) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Contmgent potential cun ent b1ennmm cost mcrease - General Fund 
Contmgent potential local government costs not a mandate 
Any cost impacts of this bill are contmgent on the State 01 a mu111c1pahty enactmg a futm e law or ordmance 
1mposmg a motatonum on ev1ct1011s of tenants for nonpayment ofrent If the State 01 a mu111c1pahty enacts such a 
moratorium, requ1rmg the State or mumcipahty to reimburse landlords for rental mcome not received for the dmat1011 
of the m01atormm will cieate costs to the Geneial Fund or the mumcipahty As 1t ts not known whether the State or a 
mumc1pahty may enact this type of law or ordmance, nor the extent to which tenents may choose to stop paymg rent, 
no estunate of cost can be made at this tune 
LR0876(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Promote Affordable Housing by Providing a Tax Exemption for Housing Choice Vouchers Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0387
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: BLIER, POULIOT, ARATA, ARDELL, COLLINGS, MORRIS, WHITE
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document
No. 387
H.P. 238
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Promote Affordable Housing by Providing a Tax 
Exemption for Housing Choice Vouchers
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLIER of Buxton.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, ARDELL of Monticello, COLLINGS of 
Portland, MORRIS of Turner, WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶AAA is enacted to read:
AAA.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, the amount of income 
received by a landlord as tenant-based housing assistance payments in the form of 
housing choice vouchers under the United States Housing Act of 1937, Public Law 75-
412, 50 Stat. 888, Section 8, as amended.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an income tax deduction for income received by a landlord as tenant-
based housing assistance payments in the form of Section 8 housing choice vouchers 
administered by the Maine State Housing Authority.
An Act to Require the State and Municipalities to Reimburse Landlords for Unpaid Rent During Eviction Moratoriums Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0388
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: BLIER, POULIOT, ARATA, ARDELL, COLLINGS, MORRIS, SWALLOW
Amends: 14 MRSA §6030-H

Legislative Document
No. 388
H.P. 239
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Require the State and Municipalities to Reimburse 
Landlords for Unpaid Rent During Eviction Moratoriums
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLIER of Buxton.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, ARDELL of Monticello, COLLINGS of 
Portland, MORRIS of Turner, SWALLOW of Houlton.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6030-H is enacted to read:
§6030-H.  State law or municipal ordinance imposing moratorium for nonpayment of 
rent
If the State enacts a law or a municipality enacts an ordinance imposing a moratorium 
on evictions of tenants from rental property for nonpayment of rent, the State or that 
municipality shall reimburse a landlord for rental income not received for the duration of 
the moratorium.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the State or a municipality to reimburse a landlord for rental income 
if the State or municipality enacts a law or ordinance imposing a moratorium on evictions 
of tenants from rental property for nonpayment of rent.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0390
Committee Amendment CA_A_H8 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Resolve, Regardmg Legislative Review of Port10ns of Chapter 2 Hearing Procedures and Portions of Chapter Mame Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, MaJor Substantive Rules of the Commiss10n on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0391
Committee Amendment CA_A_H130 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to HP. 242, L D 391, "Resolve, Regardmg 
Legislative Review of Port10ns of Chapter 2 Hearing Procedures and Portions of Chapter 
Mame Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, MaJor Substantive Rules of the 
Commiss10n on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices" 
Amend the resolve by strtkmg out all of section 1 and msertmg the following 
'Sec.1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 2. Hearing 
Procedures and portions of Chapter 3. Maine Clean Election Act and Related Prov1S1ons, 
provisionally adopted major substantive rules of the Commission on Governmental Ethics 
and Election Practices that have been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to 
the Mame Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authonzed only if the 
change m Chapter 3, Section 9, subsection 2 regarding death, withdrawal or disqualification 
of a candidate during a campaign, which allows for the quabfymg period for 1 eplacement 
candidates to begm when the Secretary of State receives a notice of withd1 awal or declares 
a vacancy and for the commission to establish the end of the quahfymg period, is removed ' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which 1s the maJority report of the committee, amends the resolve to 
authorize final adopt10n of portions of rule Chapter 2 Hearmg Procedures and port10ns of 
rule Chapter 3 Mame Clean Elect10n Act and Related Provis10ns subJect to the removal of 
the changes m rule Chapter 3 govemmg when the quahfymg period for replacement 
0 
candidates begins and ends 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/25/23 feae. 
LD391 
LR 2433(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 2: Hearing Procedures and Portions of 
Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, Major Substantive Rules of the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~' ( H - \ '50) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any add1t10nal costs to the Commiss10n on Govemmental Ethics and Election Practices to implement the final 
adoption of the rules i eferenced m this resolve are expected to be mmor and can be absorbed w1thm existing bud: 
resouices 
LR2433(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Improve Rural Transportation and Access to Mental Health Care and Physical Health Care
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0389
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, MOORE, JAVNER, MEYER, SHAGOURY
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-K, 22 MRSA §3174-L

Legislative Document
No. 389
H.P. 240
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Improve Rural Transportation and Access to Mental 
Health Care and Physical Health Care
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: JAVNER of Chester, MEYER of Eliot, SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-KKK is enacted to read:
§3174-KKK.  Transportation to community support services
The department shall provide a MaineCare member with mental illness who is 
receiving adult community support services and who resides more than 10 miles away from 
the member's community support provider's office with nonemergency transportation 
services to and from medical and mental health appointments and to and from activities 
identified in the member's community support individual support plan. The department 
may 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.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3174-LLL is enacted to read:
§3174-LLL.  Provider reimbursement for travel to community support services
The department shall reimburse a community support provider or a community-based 
mental health provider for travel time when the provider travels more than 10 miles in a 
single direction to visit a MaineCare member for a MaineCare billable service in the 
member's home or community-based setting. The department may 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 the Department of Health and Human Services to provide a 
MaineCare member with mental illness who is receiving adult community support services 
and who resides more than 10 miles away from the member's community support provider's 
office with nonemergency transportation services to and from medical and mental health 
appointments and to and from activities identified in the member's community support 
individual support plan. It also requires the department to reimburse a community support 
provider or community-based mental health provider for travel time when the provider 
travels more than 10 miles in a single direction to visit a MaineCare member for a 
MaineCare billable service in the member's home or community-based setting. It allows 
the department to adopt routine technical rules.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 25: Standards for Placing Wood into Stream Channels to Enhance Cold Water Fisheries Habitat, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0390
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document
No. 390
H.P. 241
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 25: 
Standards for Placing Wood into Stream Channels to Enhance Cold 
Water Fisheries Habitat, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of 
Forestry
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative PLUECKER of Warren for the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 25:  
Standards for Placing Wood into Stream Channels to Enhance Cold Water Fisheries 
Habitat, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry that has been submitted to the Legislature 
for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 25:  Standards for 
Placing Wood into Stream Channels to Enhance Cold Water Fisheries Habitat, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of 
Forestry.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 2 Hearing Procedures and Port10ns of Chapter · Mame Clean Election Act and Related Prov1s1ons, MaJor Substantive Rules of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0391
Committee Amendment CA_B_H131 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "1b" to HP 242, L D 391, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 2 Hearing Procedures and Port10ns of Chapter 
· Mame Clean Election Act and Related Prov1s1ons, MaJor Substantive Rules of the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices" 
Amend the resolve m section 1 m the last lme (page 1, line 18 m L D ) by msertmg 
after the following "is" the following 'not' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which 1s the minority report of the committee, amends the resolve to 
not authorize final adoption of portions of Chapter 2 Hearmg Procedui es and p01 tlons of 
Chapter 3 Mame Clean Election Act and Related Prov1S1ons, maJor substantive rules of 
the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0392
Senate Amendment SA_A_S17 (Senate)

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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 2: Hearing Procedures and Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, Major Substantive Rules of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0391
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 391
H.P. 242
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 2:  
Hearing Procedures and Portions of Chapter 3:  Maine Clean 
Election Act and Related Provisions, Major Substantive Rules of the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative SUPICA of Bangor for the Commission on Governmental 
Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, major substantive rules have been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rules; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 2:  Hearing 
Procedures and portions of Chapter 3:  Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, 
provisionally adopted major substantive rules of the Commission on Governmental Ethics 
and Election Practices that have been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 2:  Hearing 
Procedures and portions of Chapter 3:  Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, 
major substantive rules of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.
Resolve, Rega1dmg Legislative Review of Chapter 117 Rule Regardmg the Duties of School Counsel01s and School Social Workers, a MaJ 01 Substantive Rule of the Department of Educat10n
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0394
Committee Amendment CA_A_H115 (House)

COMMITTEE Al\1END1\1ENT ~" to HP 245, L D 394, "Resolve, Rega1dmg 
Legislative Review of Chapter 117 Rule Regardmg the Duties of School Counsel01s and 
School Social Workers, a MaJ 01 Substantive Rule of the Department of Educat10n" 
Amend the 1esolve m section 1 m the 4th lme (page 1, lme 17 m L D) by msertmg 
afte1 the followmg "rs" the followmg 'not' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or ienumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter 01 
section numbe1 to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the mmonty report of the committee, provides that final 
adoption of Chapter 117 Rule Regardmg the Duties of School Counselois and School 
Social Workers, a maJ0l substantive rule of the Department of Education, is not autho11zed 
Page I - l31LR2406(03) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regardmg Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33 Rules Govemmg Physical Restramt and Seclusion, a MaJor Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0393
Committee Amendment CA_A_H391 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A " 
to HP 244, L D 393, "Resolve, Regardmg 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33 Rules Govemmg Physical Restramt and 
Seclusion, a MaJor Substantive Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the resolve m section I m the last lme (page 1, hne 17 m L D ) by msertmg 
after the followmg "authorized" the followmg 'only if the followmg change 1s made the 
rule must be amended m Section 9, subsection 2, paragraphs A and B, which concern a 
response to multiple mcidents of physical restramt and seclusion, to requrre meetmgs after 
every 3 mc1dents of physical restramt or seclusion rather than after the 3rd mc1dent and 
there must be an except10n that provides that, notw1thstandmg the meetmg reqmrements m 
Section 9, subsection 2, paragraphs A and B, schools are not requrred to hold more than 
one meetmg w1thm any 3 0-school-day per10d' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authonzes fmal adopt10n of the Department of Education's maJor 
substantive rule Chapter 33 Rules Govemmg Physical Restramt and Seclusion only 1fthe 
rule 1s amended m Section 9, subsection 2, paragraphs A and B to requrre meetmgs after 
every 3 mc1dents of physical restramt or seclusion rather than after the 3rd mc1dent and 
there must be an except10n that provides that, notw1thstandmg the meetmg requirements m 
Section 9, subsection 2, paragraphs A and B, schools are not required to hold more than 
one meetmg w1thm any 30-school-day period 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
App1oved 05/04/23 :J'k:rae. 
LD393 
LR 2405(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Rules Governing Physical Restraint 
and Seclusion, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •A• { H-3q)) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department ofEducat10n associated with the legislative review ofport10ns of Chapter 33 
Rules Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion can be absorbed withm existing budgeted resources 
LR2405(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regardmg Legislative Review of Chapter 117 Rule Regardmg the Duties of School Counselors and School Social Workers, a MaJor Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0394
Senate Amendment SA_A_S102 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDJVIENT " A " to HP 245, L D 394, "Resolve, Regardmg 
Legislative Review of Chapter 117 Rule Regardmg the Duties of School Counselors and 
School Social Workers, a MaJor Substantive Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the resolve by stnkmg out all of the emergency preamble 
Amend the resolve by stnkmg out all of the emergency clause 
Amend the resolve by relettenng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
s the emergency preamble and emergency clause 
SPONSORED BY: ---,'-=F---..,...+-,'j:.........;;..._..,___,,,.,,..__b'+'='-----+---1 
(Senator RAFFE 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305: Natural Resources Protection Act - Permit by Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0392
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document
No. 392
H.P. 243
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305:  
Natural Resources Protection Act - Permit by Rule, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach for the Department of 
Environmental Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 305:  
Natural Resources Protection Act - Permit by Rule, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection that has been submitted to 
the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 305:  Natural 
Resources Protection Act - Permit by Rule, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Rules Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0393
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 393
H.P. 244
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33:  
Rules Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative BRENNAN of Portland for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 33:  Rules 
Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule 
of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the Legislature for review 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 33:  Rules 
Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Education.
Resolve, Regardmg Leg1slat1ve Review of Chapter 117 Rule Regardmg the Duties of School Counselors and School Social Workers, a MaJor Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0394
Senate Amendment SA_B_S104 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDivIENT " !J" to HP 245, L D 394, "Resolve, Regardmg 
Leg1slat1ve Review of Chapter 117 Rule Regardmg the Duties of School Counselors and 
School Social Workers, a MaJor Substantive Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the resolve m sect10n 1 m the last lme (page 1, lme 18 m L D ) by msertmg 
after the followmg "authonzed" the followmg 'only 1fthe followmg change 1s made the 
portion of the rule designated Section 2(F) 1s removed' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authonzes fmal adoption of Chapter 117 Rule Regardmg the Duties 
of School Counselors and School Social Workers, a maJor substantive rule of the 
Department of Education, only 1f the portion of the rule designated Sect10n 2(F) on 
pnVIleged commumcat10~7moved 
SPONSORED BY: ~~ 
-:2) · 
,/ 
(Senator LIBB;7i.) 
COUNTY· Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT