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An Act to Exempt Some Businesses from Certain Laws Relating to Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Accordance with the Size of the Business
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1273
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: STEWART, JACKSON, ARDELL, BABIN, GUERRETTE, THERIAULT, UNDERWOOD
Amends: 38 MRSA §1614

Legislative Document
No. 1273
S.P. 510
In Senate, March 21, 2023
An Act to Exempt Some Businesses from Certain Laws Relating to 
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Accordance with 
the Size of the Business
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: ARDELL of 
Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, GUERRETTE of Caribou, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, 
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1614, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 477, §1 and reallocated 
by RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §54, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:
4.  Exemptions.  A product or business is exempt from certain requirements as 
provided by this subsection.
A. The following products are exempt from this section:
(1)  A product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product 
in a manner that preempts state authority; or
(2)  A product subject to Title 32, chapter 26-A or 26-B.
B. The following businesses are exempt from the requirement of subsection 2, 
paragraph A, subparagraph (3):
(1) A business that has fewer than 10 employees; or
(2) A business that has less than $1,000,000 in annual revenue.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts certain businesses from the requirement to test products for 
perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
An Act to Clarify the Powers of the Government Oversight Committee and Enable Committee Access to Department of Health and Human Services Documents Related to Investigations of Child Deaths
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1275
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: NANGLE, BALDACCI, LAWRENCE
Amends: 3 MRSA §994

Legislative Document
No. 1275
S.P. 512
In Senate, March 21, 2023
An Act to Clarify the Powers of the Government Oversight 
Committee and Enable Committee Access to Department of Health 
and Human Services Documents Related to Investigations of Child 
Deaths
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, LAWRENCE of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  3 MRSA §994, sub-§11, as amended by PL 2005, c. 104, §2, is further 
amended to read:
11.  Information available to committee.  To receive certain information.  
Information Except as provided in subsection 11-A, information that is made available to 
the committee is governed by chapter 21, which governs legislative investigating 
committees, and by Title 1, chapter 13, which governs public records and proceedings; and
Sec. 2.  3 MRSA §994, sub-§11-A is enacted to read:
11-A.  Information relating to child death investigation.  To receive documents from 
the Department of Health and Human Services relating to an investigation of the death of 
a child with previous department involvement, including any information in the possession 
of the department regarding contact or other involvement with the child.  Notwithstanding 
any provision of law to the contrary, documents received by the committee under this 
subsection are confidential; and
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the Government Oversight Committee has access to documents 
in the possession of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to an 
investigation of the death of a child with previous department involvement, including any 
information regarding department contact or other involvement with the child, and that 
those documents are exempt from public disclosure.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1277
Committee Amendment CA_A_S246 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1280
Committee Amendment CA_A_S162 (Senate)

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An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Property Investment by Credit Unions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1277
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, MORRIS, ABDI, ARATA, BLIER, CLOUTIER, CRAVEN, DHALAC, LAJOIE
Amends: 9-B MRSA §863

Legislative Document
No. 1277
S.P. 514
In Senate, March 21, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Property Investment by 
Credit Unions
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner and
Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, ARATA of New Gloucester, BLIER of Buxton, 
CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, LAJOIE of 
Lewiston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  9-B MRSA §863, as amended by PL 2017, c. 143, §10, is further amended 
to read:
§863.  Real estate for office facilities property
1.  Authorizing.  A Except as provided by subsection 3, a credit union may invest in 
real estate property by the purchase of improved or unimproved real estate property, and in 
the erection or improvement of buildings thereon together with fixtures and equipment, for 
the purpose of providing offices for the transaction of its business. Such buildings may 
include space for rental purposes.
2.  Limitation.  The cost to the credit union of lands, buildings, fixtures and equipment 
described in subsection 1 may not exceed 60% of the credit union's total surplus at the time 
the investment is made; except that the superintendent may, for good cause shown, upon 
application by the credit union in writing, approve an amount in excess of 60% of total 
surplus, subject to such conditions as the superintendent considers necessary.
3.  Exception.  To the extent allowed by federal law, a credit union may invest in real 
property for the purpose of transferring ownership of that property to a 3rd party, as long 
as the transfer of that property is completed not later than the 180th day after the date the 
title to the property was acquired by the credit union.
SUMMARY
This bill allows credit unions to invest in real property for a limited period of time, to 
the extent allowed by federal law.
An Act to Invest m Mame's Frre Service Trammg Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1280
Senate Amendment SA_A_S475 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDl\ffiNT ",4 "to SP 517, L D 1280, "An Act to Invest m Mame's 
Frre Service Trammg Facilities" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. Appropr1atJ.ons and allocations. The followmg appropriations and 
allocations are made 
~-
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES COMMISSION, MAINE 
Mame Fire Protection Services Comm1ss1on 0936 
Imtiative Provides one-time fundmg for frre service trammg facilities m the State 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
Amend the bill by relettenng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the appropnations and allocat10ns sect10n 
SPONSORED BY. ~Tv ,v ') .> ~ 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY· Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 131LR1440(05) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocat10ns 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detatl and Notes 
Appl oved 07 /18/23 _:'b,,,ac.,. 
LD 1280 
LR 1440(05) 
An Act to Invest m Mame's Fire Service Trammg Faciht1es 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ';}' to Ongmal Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Fiscal Note Reqmred. Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Pr0Ject10ns 
FY 2025-26 
Pro1ect1ons 
FY 2026-27 
($1,000,000) 
$500,000 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
$500,000 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
This amendment removes the ongomg appropnat10n of $1,000,000 from fiscal year 2023-24 and increases the 
app1 opnat10n by $500,000 to a one-tune appropnat1011 of $1,500,000 m fiscal year 2024-25 
\ 
LR1440(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Invest in Maine's Fire Service Training Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1280
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CURRY

Legislative Document
No. 1280
S.P. 517
In Senate, March 23, 2023
An Act to Invest in Maine's Fire Service Training Facilities
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES COMMISSION, MAINE
Maine Fire Protection Services Commission 0936
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for fire service training facilities in the State.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds for fire service training facilities in the State.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1283
Committee Amendment CA_A_S153 (Senate)

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An Act to Streamline Income Verification Requests for Income Supplementation and Assistance Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1282
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY
Amends: 22 MRSA §3110

Legislative Document
No. 1282
S.P. 519
In Senate, March 23, 2023
An Act to Streamline Income Verification Requests for Income 
Supplementation and Assistance Programs
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3110 is enacted to read:
§3110.  Income verification requests by state and local housing authorities
1.  Income verification requests by state and local housing authorities.  Upon 
request, the department shall coordinate and facilitate timely access for the Maine State 
Housing Authority or other housing authority under Title 30-A, chapter 201 to income 
records of a recipient of assistance under this subtitle.  Records obtained under this section 
may be used only in accordance with federal and state law.  Recipients of the records are 
responsible for the protection and security of personally identifiable information contained 
in the records.
2.  Rules.  The department may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate and 
facilitate access to income records of recipients of the department's income 
supplementation and assistance programs requested by state and local housing authorities.  
Records may be used only in accordance with federal and state law, and these authorities 
are responsible for the protection and security of personally identifiable information 
contained in the records.
An Act to Require Personal Finance to be Taught as a Separate Course to Obtain a High School Diploma
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1284
Committee Amendment CA_A_S536 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to S.P, 521, L.D. 1284, "An Act to Require
Personal Finance to be Taught as a Separate Course to Obtain a High School Diploma"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Education to Review the Placement of
Personal Finance in the System of Learning Results'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following:
'See. 1. Commissioner of Education review of content standards for
personal finance. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Education shall, in the
commissioner's next regular review of the content standards and performance indicators by
content area pursuant to the M^aine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6209, subsection
4, consider the inclusion of personal finance in content areas other than social studies, as
appropriate.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that directs the Commissioner of
Education to consider the inclusion of personal finance in content areas other than social
studies in the system of learning results when conducting the commissioner's next regular
review of the content standards and performance indicators.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/08/24 ff:SW-
LD 1284 LR 1198(02)
An Act to Require Personal Finance to be Taught as a Separate Course to Obtain a High School
Diploma
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/^$-^
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 to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed
within existing budgeted resources.
LR1198(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Require Personal Finance to be Taught as a Separate Course to Obtain a High School Diploma
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1284
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, WOODSOME, LaFOUNTAIN, NANGLE, POULIOT, RAFFERTY, CROCKETT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4722

Legislative Document
No. 1284
S.P. 521
In Senate, March 23, 2023
An Act to Require Personal Finance to be Taught as a Separate 
Course to Obtain a High School Diploma
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro and
Senators: LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, NANGLE of Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec, 
RAFFERTY of York, Representative: CROCKETT of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§2, ¶B, as amended by PL 2019, c. 202, §1, is 
further amended to read:
B.  Social studies and history, including American history, government, civics and 
personal finance--2 years or the equivalent in standards achievement.  Instruction in 
personal finance must be taught as a stand-alone course;
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the high school diploma instruction requirement related to 
personal finance must be met through a stand-alone course.
An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine's Future Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1285
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, LANDRY, BENNETT

Legislative Document
No. 1285
S.P. 522
In Senate, March 23, 2023
An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine's Future 
Program
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington and
Senator: BENNETT of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
Land for Maine's Future Z162
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for eligible expenditures and other authorized 
purposes in accordance with the provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 
6203.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry, Land for Maine's Future program.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1282
Committee Amendment CA_A_S279 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1285
Committee Amendment CA_A_S141 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1286
Committee Amendment CA_A_S296 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1290
Committee Amendment CA_A_S276 (Senate)

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An Act to Create a 2-year Motor Vehicle Registration
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1288
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LIBBY, THERIAULT, BRAKEY, FARRIN, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §405, 29-A MRSA §501, 36 MRSA §1482

Legislative Document
No. 1288
S.P. 525
In Senate, March 23, 2023
An Act to Create a 2-year Motor Vehicle Registration
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Fort Kent and
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, FARRIN of Somerset, TIMBERLAKE of 
Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §405, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
A.  A registration expires on the last day of the month one year from the month of 
issuance, except for a registration under paragraph D.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §405, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
B.  When an application is made after the registration for the previous year has expired, 
the term of the renewal begins on the month of the issuance of the previous registration.
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §405, sub-§1, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  A person registering a motor vehicle under section 501, subsection 1 may choose 
to register that motor vehicle for a 2-year period.  Such a registration expires on the 
last day of the month 2 years from the month of issuance. The excise tax under Title 
36, section 1482 for the entire 2-year period must be paid at the time of registration.
Sec. 4.  29-A MRSA §501, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2015, c. 206, §4, is further 
amended by enacting a new 6th blocked paragraph to read:
The fee for a motor vehicle under this subsection for a 2-year registration under section 
405, subsection 1, paragraph D is an amount of 2% more than the fee for a one-year 
registration under this subsection or $20, whichever is less.
Sec. 5.  29-A MRSA §501, first ¶, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
The annual fees for the registration of motor vehicles, except for a 2-year registration 
under subsection 1, must accompany the application for registration and are as follows.
Sec. 6.  36 MRSA §1482, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 263, §1, is further 
amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read:
(1)  On new registrations of automobiles, trucks and truck tractors, the excise tax 
payment must be made prior to registration and is for a one-year the period from 
the date of registration under Title 29-A, section 405.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a person registering an automobile, pickup truck or sport utility vehicle 
to choose a 2-year registration for a fee in an amount 2% more than the fee for a one-year 
registration or $20, whichever is less. The excise tax for the entire 2-year period is due at 
the time of registration.
An Act to Establish an Appeal Process for Child Care Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1287
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: JACKSON, BALDACCI, INGWERSEN, GUERRETTE
Amends: 22 MRSA §8301-A

Legislative Document
No. 1287
S.P. 524
In Senate, March 23, 2023
An Act to Establish an Appeal Process for Child Care Providers
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, INGWERSEN of York, Representative: 
GUERRETTE of Caribou.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §8301-A, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10.  Appeal of licensing decision.  The department shall establish an appeal process 
for a child care facility or family child care provider subject to a licensing decision under 
this chapter.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this subsection.  Rules adopted 
pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Child Care Services 0563
Initiative: Provides funding to establish an independent appeal process for child care 
providers regarding Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family 
Services licensing decisions.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$100,000
$100,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$100,000
$100,000
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish an appeal 
process for a child care facility or family child care provider subject to a licensing decision 
of the department.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1291
Committee Amendment CA_A_S265 (Senate)

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An Act to Implement Certain Recommendations of the Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1294
Committee Amendment CA_A_H779 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4364-C

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f\ " to H.P. 819, L.D. 1294, "An Act to Implement
Certain Recommendations of the Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine
by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
An Act Regarding the Ordinances Governing Residential Units Located in Buildings
in a Location Zoned for Commercial Use'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following;
'See. 1. 30-A MRSA §4364-C, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 490, §1, is
amended to read;
3. Residential units in commercial zones. As necessaiy to achieve the statewide and
regional housing production goals, a municipality may adopt ordinances to allow the
establishment of residential units in high-density areas within buildings located in an area
zoned for commercial use, including but not limited to vacant or partially vacant retail
property, An ordinance establishing a limit on the number of residential units within a
building in a location zoned for commercial use, whether previously adopted or adopted
pursuant to this subsection, must may be proportional to the space available for residential
units. This subsection is not intended to reduce or change health or safety requirements
applicable to residential units located in a municipality.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft, and changes the title. It
amends the law that authorizes a municipality, as necessary to achieve statewide and
regional housing production goals, to adopt ordinances to allow residential units withh
buildings located in an area zoned for commercial use, Current law requires that an
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /t^" to H.P. 819. L,D,1294
ordinance that establishes a limit on the number of residential units within a building in a
location zoned for commercial use be proportional to the space available for residential
units in that building. This amendment removes that requirement and makes the
proportional limit optional.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Penalties for Maintaining Drug-involved Premises
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1295
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: COSTAIN, CRAY, GUERRETTE, HALL, JAUCH, SHAW, BLACK
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1127

Legislative Document
No. 1295
H.P. 820
House of Representatives, March 23, 2023
An Act Regarding Penalties for Maintaining Drug-involved 
Premises
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of 
Wilton, JAUCH of Topsham, SHAW of Auburn, Senator: BLACK of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1127 is enacted to read:
§1127.  Maintaining drug-involved premises
1.  A person is guilty of maintaining drug-involved premises when the person 
permanently or temporarily:
A. Knowingly opens, leases, rents, uses or maintains a place for the purpose of 
unlawfully manufacturing, storing, distributing or using a controlled substance; or
B. Manages or controls any place as an owner, lessee, agent, employee, occupant or 
mortgagee and knowingly and intentionally rents, leases, profits from or makes 
available for use, with or without compensation, a place for the purpose of unlawfully 
manufacturing, storing, distributing or using a controlled substance.
2.  A person who violates this section commits a Class D crime.
SUMMARY
This bill makes permanently or temporarily maintaining a place for the purpose of 
manufacturing, storing, distributing or using a controlled substance a Class D crime.
An Act to Implement Certain Recommendations of the Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1294
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: GERE

Legislative Document
No. 1294
H.P. 819
House of Representatives, March 23, 2023
An Act to Implement Certain Recommendations of the Commission 
to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use 
Regulations and Short-term Rentals
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.
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 implement certain recommendations of the Commission To Increase 
Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term 
Rentals.
An Act to Increase the Prize Limits Allowed for Raffles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1292
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 17 MRSA §1837-A

Legislative Document
No. 1292
S.P. 529
In Senate, March 23, 2023
An Act to Increase the Prize Limits Allowed for Raffles
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §1837-A, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2021, c. 136, §8, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Raffle with a prize of $2,500 $4,000 or less.  Except for raffles conducted by an 
eligible organization under subsection 7, a person or organization is not required to register 
with the Gambling Control Unit to conduct a raffle in which the total value of the prize 
offered to the holder of the winning chance does not exceed $2,500 $4,000.  If the raffle is 
conducted in a manner in which there are multiple winning chances, the total value of all 
prizes offered may not exceed a value of $2,500 $4,000.
Sec. 2.  17 MRSA §1837-A, sub-§2-A, as amended by PL 2021, c. 136, §9, is 
further amended to read:
2-A.  Raffle with a prize of $10,000 $15,000 or less conducted by eligible 
organization.  Except as provided in subsection 7, an eligible organization as described in 
section 1832, subsection 2 is not required to register with the Gambling Control Unit to 
conduct a raffle in which the total value of the prize offered to the holder of the winning 
chance does not exceed $10,000 $15,000. If the raffle is conducted in a manner in which 
there are multiple winning chances, the total value of all prizes offered may not exceed a 
value of $10,000 $15,000.
Sec. 3.  17 MRSA §1837-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2019, c. 129, §3, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Raffle with a noncash prize of up to $75,000 $90,000 or a cash prize of up to 
$20,000 $25,000 conducted by eligible organization.  An eligible organization as 
described in section 1832, subsection 2 may register with the Gambling Control Unit to 
conduct a raffle in which the total value of the prize or prizes awarded to the holder of a 
winning chance or to the holders of the winning chances does not exceed:
A.  Seventy-five Ninety thousand dollars that is not in the form of cash and may not be 
exchanged for cash; or
B.  Twenty Twenty-five thousand dollars in cash, with no more than one $10,000 
$12,500 cash prize for the holder of a winning chance.
At the time of registration, the eligible organization shall state a verifiable charitable 
purpose that the proceeds of the raffle are dedicated to benefit.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the prize limits allowed for a raffle without having to register with 
the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Unit.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1296
Committee Amendment CA_A_H139 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1297
Committee Amendment CA_A_H260 (House)

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An Act to Authorize Municipalities to Allow Firefighters to Have Increased Lighting on Their Personal Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1296
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: NESS, BENNETT, DANA, GUERRETTE, LAJOIE, MASON, MILLIKEN, NEWMAN, WHITE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2054

Legislative Document
No. 1296
H.P. 821
House of Representatives, March 23, 2023
An Act to Authorize Municipalities to Allow Firefighters to Have 
Increased Lighting on Their Personal Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative NESS of Fryeburg.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and
Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, GUERRETTE of Caribou, LAJOIE of 
Lewiston, MASON of Lisbon, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, NEWMAN of Belgrade, WHITE of 
Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2054, sub-§2, ¶F, as amended by PL 2021, c. 113, §1, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (2) to read:
(2)  The municipal officers or a municipal official designated by the municipal 
officers, with the approval of the fire chief, may authorize an active member of a 
municipal or volunteer fire department to use one red or combination red and white 
flashing auxiliary light mounted in the windshield or on the dashboard at the front 
of the vehicle or 2 flashing red or combination red and white auxiliary lights 
mounted on the front of the vehicle above the front bumper and below the hood 
and one red auxiliary light mounted in the rear window area.  In addition to the 
lights authorized under this subparagraph, the municipal officers or municipal 
official designated by the municipal officers, with the approval of the fire chief, 
may authorize an active member of a municipal or volunteer fire department to use 
one red light bar no more than 8 from 10 inches in length up to the width between 
the tops of the doors on the roof of the vehicle so that the light is visible to 
approaching traffic from the front and the rear of the vehicle.  The light or lights 
may be displayed but may be used only while the member is en route to or at the 
scene of a fire or other emergency.  A light mounted on the dashboard or in the 
windshield must be shielded so that the emitted light does not interfere with the 
operator's vision.  The use of lights may be revoked at any time by the fire chief.
SUMMARY
Currently, state law allows an active member of a municipal or volunteer fire 
department to place one red light bar no more than 8 inches in length on the roof of their 
vehicles.  This bill changes the length of the red light bar from no more than 8 inches in 
length to 10 inches in length up to the width between the tops of the doors on the roof of 
the vehicle.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1299
Committee Amendment CA_A_H517 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1302
Committee Amendment CA_A_H321 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1303
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S334 (Senate)

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An Act to Exempt Boats and All-terrain Vehicles Purchased for Qualified Commercial Fishing or Commercial Farming from State Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1303
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_B_S751 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" B" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 828, 
L.D. 1303, "An Act to Exempt Boats and All-terrain Vehicles Purchased for Qualified 
Commercial Fishing or Commercial Farming from State Sales Tax" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec, 3. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2026.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays until January 1, 2026 the changes made in the legislation. 
SPONSORED BY: _.:_l&\_,,__•---1l4-~....:c........Lk_-=L"-"'-"-c) ---
(Senator ROTUNDO, M,) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL :KOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/03/24 //J"a<:.. 
LD 1303 
LR 1884(06) 
An Act to Exempt Utility Vehicles Purchased for Qualified Commercial Fishing or Commercial 
Farming from State Sales Tax 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment•~• to Committee Amendment "A" [S-15() 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($110,200) 
$110,200 
$5,800 
($277,400) 
$277,400 
$14,600 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($145,825) 
$145,825 
$7,675 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
. $0 
$0 
This amendment adds an effective date of January 1, 2026. This eliminates the revenue loss to the General Fund and 
the Local Government Fund in Committee Amendment A as amended by Senate Amendment A for fiscal year 2023-
and fiscal year 2024-25 and reduces the loss in fiscal year 2025-26. 
LR1884{06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1303
Committee Amendment CA_A_H524 (House)

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An Act to Exempt Boats and All-terrain Vehicles Purchased for Qualified Commercial Fishing or Commercial Farming from State Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1303
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM, MOORE, CRAY, DAVIS, GUERRETTE, HALL, HEPLER, LANDRY, STROUT, THORNE
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 1303
H.P. 828
House of Representatives, March 23, 2023
An Act to Exempt Boats and All-terrain Vehicles Purchased for 
Qualified Commercial Fishing or Commercial Farming from State 
Sales Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, DAVIS of East Machias, GUERRETTE of Caribou, 
HALL of Wilton, HEPLER of Woolwich, LANDRY of Farmington, STROUT of Harrington, 
THORNE of Carmel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§115 is enacted to read:
115.  Commercial fishing or agricultural production; boats; all-terrain vehicles.  
Beginning January 1, 2024, sales of boats and all-terrain vehicles used directly and 
exclusively in commercial fishing or commercial agricultural production to a qualified 
purchaser.  The seller is required to obtain from the purchaser an affidavit as prescribed by 
the assessor, to be maintained in the seller's records, attesting to the qualification of the 
purchase for exemption pursuant to this subsection. For the purposes of this subsection, 
unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "All-terrain vehicle" has the same meaning as in Title 12, section 13001, subsection 
3.
B.  "Commercial agricultural production" has the same meaning as in section 2013, 
subsection 1, paragraph A.
C.  "Commercial fishing" has the same meaning as in section 2013, subsection 1, 
paragraph B.
D.  "Qualified purchaser" means a purchaser who, pursuant to section 2013, subsection 
3, has obtained a certificate from the assessor stating that the purchaser is engaged in 
commercial fishing or commercial agricultural production.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts from sales tax sales of boats and all-terrain vehicles used directly and 
exclusively in commercial fishing or commercial agricultural production to a qualified 
purchaser.  The bill defines "qualified purchaser" to mean a purchaser who, pursuant to the 
law governing the refund of sales tax on depreciable machinery and equipment purchases, 
has obtained a certificate from the State Tax Assessor stating that the purchaser is engaged 
in commercial fishing or commercial agricultural production.  It also requires the seller to 
obtain from the purchaser an affidavit as prescribed by the assessor attesting to the 
qualification of the purchase for exemption.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1304
Senate Amendment SA_A_S184 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1305
Committee Amendment CA_A_H457 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1306
Committee Amendment CA_A_H487 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1307
Committee Amendment CA_A_H444 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1309
Committee Amendment CA_A_H612 (House)

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An Act to Establish Mumc1pal Cost Components for Unorgamzed Territory Services to Be Rendered m Fiscal Year 2023-24
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1308
Committee Amendment CA_A_H159 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDivIBNT "A_,, to HP 833, L D 1308, "An Act to Establish 
Mumc1pal Cost Components for Unorgamzed Territory Services to Be Rendered m Fiscal 
Year 2023-24" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
T1us amendment mcorporates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/09/23 1/YaC!. 
LD 1308 
LR2460(02) 
An Act to Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services to Be Rendered 
in Fiscal Year 2023-24 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •A ( H-1 S f) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
The amounts m the bill for the state costs included m the municipal cost components are based on budgeted 
expenditures foi fiscal year 2023-24 These costs are incorporated into the tax assessment for the unorganized 
territory, which is collected as dedicated revenue to the Unorgamzed Territory Educat10n and Services Fund 
Transfers are then made to the other dedicated accounts for certain expenditures related to the Unorganized Temtory 
and to the General Fund to reimburse for actual General Fund expenditures included in the municipal cost 
components This bill will not affect budgeted General Fund revenue or appropnat10ns 
LR2460(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1311
Committee Amendment CA_A_H310 (House)

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An Act to Provide That the Legal Use or Possession of Cannabis Is Not a Violation of Probation, Parole or Pretrial Release
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1311
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BOYER, BRAKEY, ANDREWS, DANA, WILLIAMS
Amends: 28-B MRSA §1501

Legislative Document
No. 1311
H.P. 836
House of Representatives, March 23, 2023
An Act to Provide That the Legal Use or Possession of Cannabis Is 
Not a Violation of Probation, Parole or Pretrial Release
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, WILLIAMS of 
Bar Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-B MRSA §1501, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.  Conduct allowed for individuals on probation or parole and released pending 
trial.  Unless the court makes a finding that the cultivation, possession or use of cannabis 
by an individual creates a risk of danger to the individual or another person, the individual’s 
conduct allowed under this chapter or a positive test of the individual indicating the 
presence of cannabis, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or any other cannabinoid or metabolite 
of cannabis may not be considered a violation of probation or parole under Title 34-A, 
chapter 5 or release pending trial under Title 15, section 1026.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits an individual’s legal cultivation, possession or use of cannabis or 
testing positive for cannabis from being a violation of probation, parole or release pending 
trial unless the court finds that the cultivation, possession or use of cannabis by the 
individual creates a risk of danger to the individual or others.