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Resolve, to Rename the Interstate 295 Interchange in the Town of Freeport the Matthew MacMillan Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A_S538 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /-\" to S.P. 924, L.D. 2173, "Resolve, to Rename
the Interstate 295 Interchange in the Town of Freeport the Matthew MacMillan Bridge"
Amend the resolve by inserting before section 1 the followmg:
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, Resolve 2023, chapter 1 named an overpass in the Town ofFreeport for
Matthew MacMUlan; and
Whereas, the incorrect structure was named after Matthew MacMillan and this
legislation corrects that erroneous designation; and
Whereas, it is imperative that this legislation take effect as soon as possible in order
to timely expedite the renaming process; 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,'
Amend the resolve by adding before the summary the following:
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation
takes effect when approved.'
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the resolve.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/07/24 .^K^
LD 2173 LR 2999(02)
Resolve, to Rename the Interstate 295 Interchange in the Town ofFreeport the Matthew MacMillan
Bridge
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/{'
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with signage are expected to be minor and can be
absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR2999(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Prioritize School Construction Projects for Schools Affected by Disasters
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2170
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: VITELLI, JACKSON, LIBBY, PIERCE, RAFFERTY, CLUCHEY, HEPLER, JAUCH
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15901, 20-A MRSA §15905

Legislative Document
No. 2170
S.P. 921
In Senate, January 18, 2024
An Act to Prioritize School Construction Projects for Schools 
Affected by Disasters
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, LIBBY of Cumberland, 
PIERCE of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, 
HEPLER of Woolwich, JAUCH of Topsham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15901, sub-§1-B is enacted to read:
1-B.  Emergency school construction project.  "Emergency school construction 
project" means a school construction project requiring the replacement of all or a significant 
portion of a school facility that is declared uninhabitable by an authorized individual or an 
authorized local, state or federal agency as a result of an unanticipated and sudden natural 
or human-made disaster.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §15905, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8.  Emergency school construction project.  The state board shall approve an 
emergency school construction project before a school construction project that is not an 
emergency school construction project.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the State Board of Education to approve an emergency school 
construction project before a school construction project that is not an emergency school 
construction project. The bill defines "emergency school construction project" as a school 
construction project requiring the replacement of all or a significant portion of a school 
facility that is declared uninhabitable by an authorized individual or an authorized local, 
state or federal agency as a result of an unanticipated and sudden natural or human-made 
disaster.
An Act to Protect Consumers from Predatory Medical Credit Card Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2174
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S700 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "ft " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 925,
L,D. 2174, "An Act to Protect Consumers from Predatory Medical Credit Card Providers"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 1 and 2.
Amend the amendment in section 3 in subsection 4 in the 6th line (page 2, line 29 in
amendment) by inserting after the following: "consmner" the following: 'that are medically
necessary as described by Title 24-A, section 43 01-A. subsection 10-A'
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 4.
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment removes the provisions governing the use of open-end credit and
loans in a health care setting. The amendment changes the defmition of "medical debt" to
limit it to health care services or health care products that are medically necessary.
SPONSORED BY:
(President JACKSON, T.)
COUNTY: Aroostook
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Revised: 04,12/24 ^y^c-.
LD 2174 LR 2796(04)
An Act to Protect Consumers from Predatory Medical Credit Card Providers
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "^' to Committee Amendment "A" ^
Sponsor: Pres. Jackson ofAroostook
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Appropriations/AHocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 ($95,480) ($97,093) ($102,553)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment removes multiple prohibitions on a health care provider related to arranging for or establishing an
application for open-end credit or loan product that contains a deferred interest rate, accepting payment for the costs
of health care services using an open-end credit or loan product that contains a deferred interest rate or advertising or
promoting an open-end credit or loan product as having a zero interest rate if the open-end credit or loan product has a
deferred interest rate. Removal of these provisions eliminates the need for one Consumer Credit Examiner position to
examine health care providers to ensure compliance with open-end credit and loan requirements. The position and the
allocation for the position are removed.
LR2796(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Rename the Interstate 295 Interchange in the Town of Freeport the Matthew MacMillan Bridge (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2173
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 2173
S.P. 924
In Senate, January 22, 2024
Resolve, to Rename the Interstate 295 Interchange in the Town of 
Freeport the Matthew MacMillan Bridge
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Sec. 1. Resolve 2023, c. 1, §1. Resolved: That Resolve 2023, c. 1, §1 is amended 
to read:
Sec. 1. Overpass Interchange in Freeport renamed.  Resolved: That the 
Department of Transportation shall designate Bridge 5741 5720 on Desert Road in the 
Town of Freeport, which is currently known as the Desert of Maine Overpass Merrill Road 
Interchange, the Matthew MacMillan Overpass Bridge.
Sec. 2.  Retroactivity.  Resolved: That this resolve applies retroactively to June 29, 
2023.
SUMMARY
This resolve corrects an erroneous designation and location of the interchange to be 
named after Matthew MacMillan.  The correction is retroactive to June 29, 2023, the 
effective date of Resolve 2023, chapter 1, which contained the erroneous designation and 
location.
An Act Establishing Concurrent Jurisdiction with the Federal Courts in Certain Juvenile Matters
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2171
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: STEWART
Amends: 1 MRSA §11, 15 MRSA §3101, 17-A MRSA §10-A

Legislative Document
No. 2171
S.P. 923
In Senate, January 18, 2024
An Act Establishing Concurrent Jurisdiction with the Federal 
Courts in Certain Juvenile Matters
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §11 is amended to read:
§11.  State processes executed in places ceded
Civil, criminal, juvenile and military processes, lawfully issued by an officer of the 
State, may be executed in places ceded to the United States, over which a concurrent 
jurisdiction has been reserved for such purpose.
Sec. 2.  15 MRSA §3101, sub-§2, ¶F is enacted to read:
F.  The jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court is concurrent with that of a federal court 
sitting in the State over proceedings involving an alleged violation of federal law 
committed by a juvenile on a military installation of the United States Department of 
Defense if:
(1)  The United States Attorney for the District of Maine or the federal court waives 
exclusive jurisdiction; and
(2)  The violation of federal law is also a crime, juvenile crime or infraction under 
the laws of the State.
Sec. 3.  17-A MRSA §10-A, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.   When concurrent jurisdiction has been established pursuant to Title 15, section 
3101, subsection 2, paragraph F, the court has exclusive original jurisdiction over a case 
involving a juvenile who is alleged to have committed a crime, juvenile crime or infraction 
as the result of an act committed within the boundaries of a military installation that is a 
crime, juvenile crime or infraction under the laws of the State.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court is concurrent with that of 
a federal court sitting in the State over proceedings involving a violation of federal law 
committed by a juvenile on a military installation of the United States Department of 
Defense if the United States Attorney for the District of Maine or the federal court waives 
exclusive jurisdiction and the violation of federal law is also a crime, juvenile crime or 
infraction under state law.  It also provides that when concurrent jurisdiction has been 
established, the state court has exclusive original jurisdiction over a case involving a 
juvenile who is alleged to have committed a crime, juvenile crime or infraction as the result 
of an act committed within the boundaries of a military installation that is a crime, juvenile 
crime or infraction under state law.
An Act to Ensure the Workers' Compensation Board's Allocations Are Properly Funded
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2176
Committee Amendment CA_B_S576 (Senate)
Amends: 39-A MRSA §152

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " l^) " to S.P, 927, L.D. 2176, "An Act to Ensure the
Workers' Compensation Board's Allocations Are Properly Funded"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'An Act to Ensure the Workers' Compensation Board's Allocations Are Properly
Funded and to Require the Board to Approve Its Budget by a Two-thirds IMajority of
Its Members'
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the following:
'See. 1. 39-A MRSA §152, sub-§13, as enacted by PL 1991,c.885,Pt. A, §8 and
affected by §§9 to 11, is amended to read:
13. Budget. The board shall administer its budget, with the assistance of the executive
director. Except as provided in section 154. subsection 6. paragraph B. the board shall
aRGrove.the board's budget with a_vote_of 2/3 of its membershm,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment provides
that the Workers' Compensation Board budget must be approved by a 2/3 vote of its
members, except that the board will continue to use a simple majority vote when deciding
to use its reserve funds as provided under current law,
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/20/24 ^K?<*-
LD 2176 LR 2996(03)
An Act to Ensure the Workers' Compensation Board's Allocations Are Properly Funded
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/^Y<5-5'7^a's
Committee: Labor and Housing
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Removal of assessment cap - Workers' Compensation Board Administrative Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Current law limits the total amount that the Workers' Compensation Board may assess all insurance companies or
entities that write workers' compensation policies in the State to $14,7 million per year. This bill eliminates the
assessment cap and instead provides that the board may assess an amount that produces revenue sufficient to func
expenditures allocated by the Legislature and maintain a reserve of up to 1/4 of the board's annual budget.
The fiscal year 2024-25 budgeted allocation for the Workers' Compensation Board is approximately $ 14.2 million and
the current balance in the reserve account is $3.3 million. As the reserve can be 1/4 of the board's annual budget, or
approximately $3.6 million, the Workers' Compensation Board may assess $14.5 million for the 2024-25 fiscal year
($14.2 million for the allocation + $0.3 million to bring the reserve to $3.6 million). This is below the $14.7 million
cap currently in place. Therefore, this bill will not increase assessments for fiscal year 2024-25 above what is
authorized in current law. Assessments beyond fiscal year 2024-25 will depend on the budgeted allocations approved
by the legislature in future biennia.
LR2996(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Ensure the Workers' Compensation Board's Allocations Are Properly Funded
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2176
Committee Amendment CA_A_S575 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT <? /^. " to S.P. 927, L,D, 2176, "An Act to Ensure the
Workers' Compensation Board's Allocations Are Properly Funded"
Amend the bill by mcorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. This amendment incorporates
a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/20/24 ^SS'c"-
LD 2176 LR 2996(02)
An Act to Ensure the Workers' Compensation Board's Allocations Are Properly Funded
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^Ys '
Committee: Labor and Housing
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Removal of assessment cap - Workers Compensation Board Administrative Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Current law limits the total amount that the Workers' Compensation Board may assess all insurance companies or
entities that write workers' compensation policies in the State to $14,7 million per year. This bill eliminates the
assessment cap and instead provides that the board may assess an amount that produces revenue sufficient to fiinc
expenditures allocated by the Legislature and maintain a reserve of up to 1/4 of the board's annual budget.
The fiscal year 2024-25 budgeted allocation for the Workers' Compensation Board is approximately $14.2 million and
the current balance in the reserve account is $3.3 million. As the reserve can be 1/4 of the board's annual budget, or
approximately $3.6 million, the Workers' Compensation Board may assess $14,5 million for the 2024-25 fiscal year
($14.2 million for the allocation + $0.3 million to bring the reserve to $3,6 million). This is below the $14.7 million
cap currently in place. Therefore, this bill will not increase assessments for fiscal year 2024-25 above what is
authorized in current law. Assessments beyond fiscal year 2024-25 will depend on the budgeted allocations approved
by the legislature in future biennia.
LR2996(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Ensure the Workers' Compensation Board's Allocations Are Properly Funded
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2176
Committee: Labor and Housing
Amends: 39-A MRSA §154

Legislative Document
No. 2176
S.P. 927
In Senate, January 23, 2024
An Act to Ensure the Workers' Compensation Board's Allocations 
Are Properly Funded
Reported by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot for the Workers' Compensation Board 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 39-A, section 152, subsection 11.
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 218.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §154, sub-§6, ¶A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 17, Pt. R, §1, 
is further amended to read:
A.  The assessments levied under this section may not be designed to produce more 
than $14,700,000 beginning in the 2023‑24 fiscal year revenue than is sufficient for 
expenditures allocated pursuant to subsection 2 and to maintain a reserve of up to 1/4 
of the board's annual budget. Assessments collected that exceed the this limit by a 
margin of more than 10% must be used to reduce the assessment that is paid by insured 
employers pursuant to subsection 3. Any amount collected above the board's allocated 
budget and within the 10% margin must be used to create a reserve of up to 1/4 of the 
board's annual budget.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the provision of law governing the Workers' Compensation Board 
Administrative Fund to ensure the board will be able to fund expenditures allocated by the 
Legislature and maintain its reserve.  The bill removes current statutory language that 
places a specific dollar amount on the maximum value of assessments that may be levied 
from insured employers and replaces it with language providing that assessments levied 
may not be designed to produce more revenue than is sufficient for the Workers' 
Compensation Board to fund the expenditures allocated by the Legislature and to maintain 
a reserve of up to 1/4 of the board's annual budget.  The bill retains language from current 
law that requires that any funds collected above the maximum assessment that exceed a 
margin of 10% be used to reduce the assessments paid by insured employers.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 20: Rules for the Licensure of Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Fmancial Services, Office ofCannabis Policy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2178
Committee Amendment CA_A_H918 (House)

:tY'
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/^ » to H,P, 1393, L.D.2178, "Resolve, Regarding
Legislative Review of Chapter 20: Rules for the Licensure of Adult Use Cannabis
Establishments, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and
Fmancial Services, Office ofCannabis Policy"
Amend the resolve m section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 1 8 in L.D.) by striking out
the following: authorized" and inserting the following; 'not authorized by this resolve. As
provided in Title 5, section 8072, subsection 11, this resolve does not restrict the
Legislature's authority to use another legislative instrument to approve all or part of Chapter
20'
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment provides that final adoption of Chapter 20: Rules for the Licensure of
Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, office of cannabis policy, is not
authorized by this resolve, The Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs
intends to include authorization of these rules, if certain changes are made, in another
legislative instrument,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 64: Maine School Facilities Program and School Revolving Renovation Fund, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education and the Maine Municipal Bond Bank
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2179
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 2179
H.P. 1394
House of Representatives, January 23, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 64:  
Maine School Facilities Program and School Revolving Renovation 
Fund, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
and the Maine Municipal Bond Bank
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative BRENNAN of Portland for the Department of Education and 
the Maine Municipal Bond Bank 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 64: Maine 
School Facilities Program and School Revolving Renovation Fund, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Department of Education and the Maine Municipal Bond 
Bank 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 64: Maine School 
Facilities Program and School Revolving Renovation Fund, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Education and the Maine Municipal Bond Bank.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 20: Rules for the Licensure of Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2178
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 2178
H.P. 1393
House of Representatives, January 23, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 20: Rules for the 
Licensure of Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Office of Cannabis Policy
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative SUPICA of Bangor for the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, office of cannabis policy 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, 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 20:  Rules for the 
Licensure of Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, office of 
cannabis policy 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 20:  Rules for the Licensure of 
Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, office of cannabis policy.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29: Allowances for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2177
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 2177
H.P. 1392
House of Representatives, January 23, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29: Allowances 
for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or 
Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative MEYER of Eliot for the Department of Health and Human 
Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human 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 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29: Allowances for Support Services for 
Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services 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 101: MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29: Allowances for Support Services for Adults with 
Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101; Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty-Two, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2180
Committee Amendment CA_A_H858 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/f " to H.P, 1395, L.D, 2180, "Resolve, Regarding
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101; Maine Unified Special Education
Regulation Birth to Age Twenty-Two, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of
Education"
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting
after the following; "authorized" the following: ', and the Department of Education may
make grammatical, formatting, punctuation and other technical, nonsubstantive editing
changes to the rule as necessary prior to final adoption'
Amend the resolve by reletteriag or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment allows the Department of Education to make grammatical, formatting,
punctuation and other technical, nonsubstantive editing changes to the rule as necessary
prior to final adoption of the rule as authorized by the resolve.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/05/24 ^s^^
LD 2180 LR 3032(02)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: IVIaine Unified Special Education
Regulation Birth to Age Twenty-Two, a IVtajor Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/-^ ( \-\ ^
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biemiium cost increase - General Purpose Aid for Local Schools
Current biemiium cost increase - Local school administrative units
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Prior to an emergency rule to Chapter 101: IVIaine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty-two,
implemented by the Department of Education on July 7, 2023, school administrative units (SAUs) were required to
pay special purpose private schools (SPPS) a daily rate for program participation on days when students actually
attended their programming, The emergency rule changed this provision to require SAUs to pay the daily rate to
SPPS regardless of whether the student is actually in attendance on a given school day. The department estimates the
additional costs to SAUs to be approximately $90 - $135 per student per program day, The total cost to SAU's can not
be determined at this time, According to the Department of Education, SAUs that report additional funds spent in the
current school year, specifically on High Cost Out-of-District placements in SPPS, above what was allocated to the
SAU in the essential programs and services funding model receive a subsidy adjustment in the spring of the same
school year to cover the additional costs,
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results; Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2182
Committee Amendment CA_A_H857 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /T to H.P. 1397, L.D. 2182, "Resolve, Regarding
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results; Parameters for Essential
Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education"
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 4th line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by inserting
after the following; "is" the following: 'not'
Amend the resolve by inserting after section 1 the following:
'See. 2. Social studies standards. Resolved: That the Department of Education
shall initiate rulemaking on the portion of the department's rule Chapter 132: Learning
Results; Parameters for Essential Instruction that provides the parameters for mstruction
for the content area of social studies and submit a provisionally adopted mle to the
Legislature in the First Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature for review. The
department may adjust the content areas subject to review and submission to the Legislature
in the First Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature pursuant to the Maine Revised
Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6209, subsection 4 as necessary to accomplish the purposes of
this section.'
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment provides that final adoption of the portions of Chapter 132; Learning
Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction for the content areas of science, technology
and engineering and social studies, 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 not authorized.
The amendment also directs the Department of Education to initiate rulemaking on the
social studies portion of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for Essential
Instruction and to submit the provisionally adopted rule to the Legislature in the First
Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature for review. The department is authorized to adjust
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /+-" to H.P. 1397, L.D. 2182
the content areas subject to review and submission to the Legislature in the First Regular
Session of the 132nd Legislature as necessary.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/11/24 ^^^
LD 2182 LR 3033(02)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for
Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/I" //-f"
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with the rulemaking process can be absorbed within
existing budgeted resources,
LR3033(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education, State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2181
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 2181
H.P. 1396
House of Representatives, January 23, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: 
State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School 
Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department 
of Education, State Board 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 61: State 
Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education, State Board 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 61: State Board of 
Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a major substantive rule 
of the Department of Education, State Board of Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 9: Rules Governing Administrative Civil Money Penalties for Labor Law Violations, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2184
Committee Amendment CA_A_H803 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A
to H.P. 1398, L.D. 21841 "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Chapter 9: Rules Governing Administrative Civil Money Penalties 
for Labor Law Violations, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor, Bureau 
of Labor Standards" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "is" the following: 'not' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority rep01t of the committee. This amendment provides 
that final adoption of Chapter 9: Rules Governing Administrative Civil Money Penalties 
for Labor Law Violations, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Depa1tment 
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards, is not authorized. 
Page I - 131LR3043(03) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2182
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 2182
H.P. 1397
House of Representatives, January 23, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: 
Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, 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 132: 
Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, 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 132: Learning 
Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Education.
Resolve, to Correct the Designation of a Bridge in Canaan to Be Named After Staff Sergeant Richard Gerald Salsbury (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2183
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FARRIN, CRAY

Legislative Document
No. 2183
S.P. 928
In Senate, January 23, 2024
Resolve, to Correct the Designation of a Bridge in Canaan to Be 
Named After Staff Sergeant Richard Gerald Salsbury
(AFTER DEADLINE)
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Representative CRAY of Palmyra.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, Resolve 2023, chapter 2 named a bridge in the Town of Canaan for Staff 
Sergeant Richard Gerald Salsbury; and
Whereas, the wrong bridge was designated the Staff Sergeant Richard Gerald 
Salsbury Memorial Bridge, and this legislation corrects that erroneous designation; and
Whereas, it is imperative that this legislation take effect as soon as possible in order 
to timely expedite the renaming process; 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.  Resolve 2023, c.2, §1, amended. Resolved: That Resolve 2023, c. 2, §1 
is amended to read:
Sec. 1. Bridge in Canaan renamed.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 6116 2120 on Moores Mills Road Main Street, which 
crosses Carrabassett Stream in the Town of Canaan and is currently known as the Moore 
Canaan Bridge, the Staff Sergeant Richard Gerald Salsbury Memorial Bridge.  
Sec. 2.  Retroactivity.  Resolved: That this resolve applies retroactively to June 29, 
2023.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve corrects an erroneous designation and location of the bridge to be named 
after Staff Sergeant Richard Gerald Salsbury.  The correction is retroactive to June 29, 
2023, the effective date of Resolve 2023, chapter 2, which contained the erroneous 
designation and location.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty-Two, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2180
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 2180
H.P. 1395
House of Representatives, January 23, 2024
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101:  
Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty-
Two, 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 101: Maine 
Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty-Two, 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 101: Maine Unified 
Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty-Two, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 9: Rules Governing Administrative Civil Money Penalties for Labor Law Violations, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2184
Senate Amendment SA_A_S572 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " ^" to H.P 1398 L,D, 2184, "Resolve, Regarding
Legislative Review of Chapter 9: Rules Governing Administrative Civil Money Penalties
for Labor Law Violations, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor, Bureau
of Labor Standards"
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency
clause.
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause.
SPONSORED BY:
^ ^
(Senator TEPPmG, M.)
COUNTY: Penobscot
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 2: Medical Use of Cannabis Program Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2185
Committee Amendment CA_A_H870 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT «A'' to H.P. 1399, L.D. 2185, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Chapter 2: Medical Use of Cannabis Program Rule, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of 
Cannabis Policy" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "is" the following: 'not' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that final adoption of Chapter 2: Medical Use of Cannabis 
Program Rule, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Depaitment of 
Administrative and Financial Services, office of cannabis policy, is not authorized. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT