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An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0423
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: SACHS

Legislative Document
No. 423
H.P. 256
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations and 
Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary 
to the Proper Operations of State Government
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
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 make supplemental appropriations and allocations from the General 
Fund and other funds for the expenditures of State Government and change certain 
provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of State Government.
An Act to Ensure Utility Acquisitions Benefit Maine People
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0421
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FOSTER, HARRINGTON, BABIN, DRINKWATER, DUNPHY, FAULKINGHAM, LANDRY, O'CONNELL, PAUL, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 421
H.P. 254
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Ensure Utility Acquisitions Benefit Maine People
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, DRINKWATER of Milford, DUNPHY of Embden, 
FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, LANDRY of Farmington, O'CONNELL of Brewer, 
PAUL of Winterport, Senator: STEWART of Aroostook.
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 ensure that the acquisition of a utility in this State by another 
entity would benefit the people of this State by examining the criteria used by the Public 
Utilities Commission in determining whether to approve the acquisition of a utility by 
another entity and changing those criteria if necessary.
An Act to Eliminate the Requirement That Municipalities Provide Public Notice in Newspapers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0422
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: NEWMAN, POULIOT, COLLINGS, DUCHARME, LANDRY, LANIGAN, MORRIS, NUTTING, PLUECKER, THORNE
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2007

Legislative Document
No. 422
H.P. 255
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Eliminate the Requirement That Municipalities Provide 
Public Notice in Newspapers
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, DUCHARME of Madison, LANDRY of 
Farmington, LANIGAN of Sanford, MORRIS of Turner, NUTTING of Oakland, PLUECKER 
of Warren, THORNE of Carmel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §2007 is enacted to read:
§2007.  Public notice
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a municipality required by this 
Title to place a notice in a newspaper may meet this requirement by placing the notice on 
its publicly accessible website, as long as the notice on the website contains all information 
required to be published in a newspaper.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an alternative way for a municipality to provide public notice as 
required in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A.  In place of notice in a newspaper, a 
municipality may choose to provide the required notice on its publicly accessible website.
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Ce11ain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0424
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_B_H16 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" B "to COlv.llvIITTEE AMENDMENT "N' to H.P. 257, 
L.D. 424, "An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Ce11ain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government'' 
Amend the amendment by inse11ing afte1· Pait T the following: 
'PARTU 
See. U-1. Legislative intent regarding structural income tax relief. It is the 
intent of the Legislature that the budget next enacted after enactment of this Act by the 
st Legislature affecting the 2024-2025 biennium must include structural individual 
income tax relief that primarily benefits low-income and middle-income individuals and 
families beginning in tax year 2024 with a 2024-2025 General Fund biennial cost equal to 
$200,000,000. ' 
Amend the amendment by l'elettering or renumbel'ing any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment states that the Legislature intends, in the budget next enacted after 
this Act, to implement income tax relief that benefits low-income and middle-income 
individuals and families beginning in tax year 2024 at a cost of $200,000,000 for the 2024~ 
2025 biennium. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0424
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H14 (House)

HOUSE AMENDJMENT " A " to COM1\1l'ITEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 257, 
L.D. 424, "An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 2nd indented paragraph (page 1, line 
in amendment). 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the amendment on page 408 by striking out all of line 41. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Representative SACHS, M.) 
TOWN: Freeport 
J!ISCAL ~OTF. H.EQLlRED 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/23 /lllrae 
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LD424 
LR 1170(07) 
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessa1·y to the Proper Operations of State Government 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment •(¥• to Committee Amendment ''A" ( H · \ 1) 
Sponsor: Rep. Sachs of Freeport 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential elimination or delay in transfers to the General Fund. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Assuming an effective date 90 days after the statutory adj oumment date of June 21, 2023, removing the emergency 
preamble could delay or prevent the bill's proposed transfer of $14,910,476 in fiscal year 2022-23 from the Liquc 
Operation Revenue Fund to the unappropriated sUJplus of the General Fund. Similarly, removing the emergency 
preamble could delay the availability of funding provided in the bill for fiscal year 2023-2024 but will not affect 
overall funding levels provided for each year of the biennium. 
Assuming an effective date 90 days priol' to the start of fiscal year 2023-24, removing the emergency preamble will 
not delay the bill's proposed transfer and will not delay the availability of funding for fiscal year 2023~24. 
LRI 170(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0424
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_D_H18 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "D" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 257, 
L.D. 424, "An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" 
Amend the amendment in Part C in section 2 in the last line (page 394, line 12 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "7.29" and inserting the following: '6.97' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects an error in the mill expectation used to establish funding for 
schools for fiscal year 2023-24. 
SPONSORED BY: £ _o.--..-...._ ~ 
(Representative SA~ M.) 
TOWN: Freeport 
F\SCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
( Se~ A ttachedj 
Page I -131LR1170(05) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/29/23 ::!;Pae 
LD424 
LR 1170(05) 
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment '1J to Committee Amendment "A" (J{--l <3) 
Sponsor: Rep. Sachs of Freeport 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Correction of mill rate expectation 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This technical amendment corrects an error in Part C that inc01Tectly established the mill rate expectation used in the 
calculation of the local contribution toward school funding at 7.29. The corrected 6.97 mill rate will ensure that tb 
funding provided in Part A for the State's share of the total cost of education is accurately distributed to local schl,v. 
units. 
LRI 170(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Ce1tain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0424
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_E_H19 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §3196

HOUSE AMENDMENT" t "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 257, 
L.D. 424, "An Act Making Ce1tain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Patt T the following: 
'PARTU 
Sec. U-1. 22 MRSA §3196, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 274, §1, is repealed. 
Sec. U-2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Deappropriates funds due to the removal of coverage to MaineCare members for 
legal abottion services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
2024-25 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amend 
ent that he Depa11ment of Health and Human 
Services provid 
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MaineCare members. 
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(Representative HENDERSON, R.) 
TOWN: Rumford 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/23 ~ae 
LD424 
LR 1170(15) 
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 't" to Committee Amendment "A" ( H- Jq) 
Sponsor: Rep. Henderson of Rumford 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
This amendment includes General Fund deappropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$375,843 beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 due to the removal of coverage to MaineCare members for legal abortion 
services. This amendment maintains a balanced budget. 
LR 1170( 15) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0424
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S13 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0424
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_C_S15 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §3196

SENATE AMENDMENT"( "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 257, 
L.D. 424, "An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part T the following: 
'PART U 
Sec. U-1. 22 MRSA §3196, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 274, §1, is repealed. 
Sec. U-2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Deappropriates funds due to the removal of coverage to MaineCare members for 
legal abortion services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
2024-25 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
(Senator KEIM, L.) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SUMMARY 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/23 J$!::rae 
LD424 
LR 1170(14) 
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''e;.' to Committee Amendment "A" ( -s- I S"J 
Sponsor: Sen. Keim of Oxford 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($375,843) 
($375,843) 
This amendment includes General Fund deappropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$375,843 beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 due to the removal of coverage to MaineCare members for legal abortion 
services. This amendment maintains a balanced budget. 
LRl 170(14) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0424
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_B_S14 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0424
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: SACHS

Legislative Document
No. 424
H.P. 257
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and 
Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill, as emergency legislation, proposes to make unified appropriations and 
allocations for the expenditures of State Government from the General Fund and other 
funds and to change certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of 
State Government for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
An Act to Lower the Environmental Impact of Consumers, Increase Food Safety and Strengthen Consumer Choice by Ending the Ban on Single-use Plastic Shopping Bags
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0425
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: PERKINS, ARDELL, DUCHARME, NEWMAN, WHITE, HARRINGTON
Amends: 38 MRSA §1605-A, 38 MRSA §1611

Legislative Document
No. 425
H.P. 258
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Lower the Environmental Impact of Consumers, Increase 
Food Safety and Strengthen Consumer Choice by Ending the Ban 
on Single-use Plastic Shopping Bags
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, DUCHARME of Madison, 
NEWMAN of Belgrade, WHITE of Guilford, Senator: HARRINGTON of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1605-A is enacted to read:
§1605-A.  Plastic bags
This section governs the use of plastic bags by retailers.
1.  Recycling requirement.  A retailer may use plastic bags to bag products at the point 
of retail sale only if the retailer:
A.  Locates inside the store or within 20 feet of the main entrance to the store a 
receptacle for collecting any used plastic bags; and
B.  Ensures that the plastic bags collected are recycled or delivered to a person engaged 
in recycling plastics.
2.  Provision of plastic bags, paper bags and reusable bags to customers.  Subject 
to the requirements of subsection 1, a retailer may provide customers with plastic bags, 
paper bags or reusable bags at the point of retail sale and may allow customers to use their 
own reusable bags at the point of retail sale.
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §1611, as amended by PL 2021, c. 186, §18, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the law restricting the use of single-use carry-out plastic bags by retail 
stores and instead allows a retailer to use plastic bags to bag products at the point of retail 
sale if the retailer locates inside the store or within 20 feet of the main entrance to the store 
a receptacle for collecting any used plastic bags and ensures that the plastic bags collected 
are recycled or delivered to a person engaged in recycling plastics.  It also stipulates that a 
retailer may provide customers with plastic bags, paper bags or reusable bags at the point 
of retail sale and may allow customers to use their own reusable bags at the point of retail 
sale.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0426
Committee Amendment CA_A_H507 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Amend the Eligibility Criteria for Creditable Service in the Armed Forces of the United States Under the State Retirement System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0426
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SALISBURY, O'CONNELL, RIELLY
Amends: 5 MRSA §17760, 5 MRSA §18360

Legislative Document
No. 426
H.P. 259
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Amend the Eligibility Criteria for Creditable Service in 
the Armed Forces of the United States Under the State Retirement 
System
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Representatives: O'CONNELL of Brewer, RIELLY of Westbrook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §17760, sub-§3, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 693, §3, is 
amended to read:
C.  For purposes of this subsection, "federally recognized period of conflict" means 
World War I, April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 or to March 31, 1920 if service was 
in Russia; World War II, December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946; the Korean 
Conflict, June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955; the Vietnam War, August 5, 1964 to May 
7, 1975 and the period beginning on February 28, 1961 and ending on May 7, 1975 in 
the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period; 
operations in Lebanon, August 21, 1982 to February 26, 1984; operations in Grenada, 
October 25, 1983 to December 15, 1983; and the Persian Gulf War, August 7, 1990 to 
the date that the United States Government recognizes as the end of the Persian Gulf 
War.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §18360, sub-§2, ¶E, as amended by PL 2007, c. 249, §29, is 
further amended to read:
E.  Except as provided in paragraph I, a member who served in the armed forces during 
any federally recognized period of conflict, is entitled to service credit under this 
subsection.  For purposes of this paragraph, "federally recognized period of conflict" 
means World War I, April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 or to March 31, 1920 if 
service was in Russia; World War II, December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946; the 
Korean Conflict, June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955; the Vietnam War, August 5, 1964 
to May 7, 1975 and the period beginning on February 28, 1961 and ending on May 7, 
1975 in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period; 
operations in Lebanon, August 21, 1982 to February 26, 1984; operations in Grenada, 
October 25, 1983 to December 15, 1983; and the Persian Gulf War, August 7, 1990 to 
the date that the United States Government recognizes as the end of the Persian Gulf 
War.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the state retirement system laws governing creditable service for 
service in the United States Armed Forces to provide credit for service during operations 
in Lebanon, occurring from August 21, 1982 to February 26, 1984, and operations in 
Grenada, occurring from October 25, 1983 to December 15, 1983.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0429
Committee Amendment CA_A_H337 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0429
Committee Amendment CA_B_H338 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Provide Translation Services for Hospital Patients
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0430
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S450 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "/1 "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 263, 
L D 43 0, "An Act to Provide Translation Services for Hospital Patients" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of sections 2 and 3 and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec 2. Report by department. Resolved: 
That, by February 1, 2025, the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall report on its progress toward 
implementmg the reqmrements of sect10n 1 to the Jomt standmg committee of the 
Legislature havmg Jurisdiction over health and human services matters 
Sec. 3. 
Appropr1at1ons and allocat1ons. Resolved: That the followmg 
appropnations and allocations are made 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Mame Center for Disease Control and Prevent10n 0143 
Imtiative Provides one-time fundmg for a public mf01mat10n campaign to promote 
translation and mterpretation services m health care settmgs 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$15,000 
$15,000 
Amend the amendment by relettenng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter 01 
section number to read consecutively 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A 
"to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 263, L D 430 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to change the reporting date and 
appropriate the one-time fundmg m fiscal year 2024-25 
SPONSOREDBY· ~c,J✓,,/")~ ~ 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved 07/18/23 ~ae 
LD430 
LR 443(04) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Promote Translation and 
Interpretation Services m Health Care Settmgs 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'~" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Fiscal Note Reqmred · Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
ProJections 
FY 2025-26 
Pro1ect10ns 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Genei al Fund 
($15,000) 
$15,000 
$0 
$0 
1~ppropnations/ Allocations 
Genei al Fund 
($15,000) 
$15,000 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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This amendment moves the one-tune General Fund appi opnat10n to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$15,000 from fiscal year 2023-24 to fiscal year 2024-25 
LR0443(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act to Provide Translation Services for Hospital Patients
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0430
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, LaFOUNTAIN, ABDI, DHALAC, RISEMAN, SARGENT, SHAGOURY, STOVER, DUSON
Amends: 22 MRSA §1728

Legislative Document
No. 430
H.P. 263
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Provide Translation Services for Hospital Patients
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 LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec and
Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, RISEMAN of Harrison, 
SARGENT of York, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: DUSON of 
Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1728 is enacted to read:
§1728.  Translator and translation
Except for in an emergency, a hospital shall make every effort to provide an appropriate 
adult translator for a patient of the hospital who cannot understand English.  A hospital 
shall provide to a patient who cannot understand English any discharge instructions, any 
directions for a prescription medication or anything else the patient must sign in the course 
of the patient's treatment or as a condition of the patient's release in a language that the 
patient understands.  For purposes of this section, "hospital" has the same meaning as in 
section 328, subsection 14.
SUMMARY
This bill requires hospitals to make every effort to provide an appropriate adult 
translator for a patient of the hospital who cannot understand English and to provide any 
discharge instructions, any directions for prescription medications or anything else the 
patient must sign in the course of the patient's treatment or as a condition of the patient's 
release in a language that the patient understands.
An Act to Clanfy MameCare Program Reqmrements Regaidmg Certam High-nsk Health Care Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0432
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S451 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "I/ "to HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 265, LD 
432, "An Act to Clanfy MameCare Program Reqmrements Regaidmg Certam High-nsk 
Health Care Providers" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of sect10n 4 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 4. 
Appropriations and allocat1ons. The following app1opnat1ons and 
allocations are made 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of MameCare Services 0129 
Imtiative Provides one-time fundmg f01 technology changes 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
2024-25 
$0 
$9,250 
$0 
$9,250 
2023-24 
2024-25 
$0 
$27,750 
$0 
$27,750 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENA TE AMENDMENT" A "to HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 265, L D 432 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes and replaces the appropriations and allocations sect10n 
SPONSORED BY --------------
(Senator ROTUNDO, M) 
COUNTY· Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
\ 
I 
I 
Approved 07 /18/23 ;tpae 
LD432 
LR 164(06) 
An Act to Clarify MameCare Program Reqmrements Regardmg Certam High-risk Health Care 
Providers 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'J!l'' to House Amendment II A 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Pro1ect10ns 
FY 2025-26 
ProJections 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
Gene1 al Fund 
\ppropr1at10ns/ Allocat10ns 
Gene1al Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
($9,250) 
($9,250) 
($27,750) 
($27,750) 
$9,250 
$9,250 
$27,750 
$27,750 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment moves the one-tune General Fund appropnat10n to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$9,250 from fiscal year 2023-24 to fiscal year 2024-25 The Federal Expenditures Fund allocat10n 1s also moved to 
fiscal year 2024-25 
LR0 164(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Amend the Law Regarding Foreign Subpoenas
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0431
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MORIARTY
Amends: 14 MRSA §403

Legislative Document
No. 431
H.P. 264
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Amend the Law Regarding Foreign Subpoenas
Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §403, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 109, §1, is amended to 
read:
3.  Requirements.  A foreign subpoena submitted issued under subsection 2 must:
A.  Incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena; and
B.  Contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all 
counsel of record in the proceeding to which the subpoena relates and of any party not 
represented by counsel.
SUMMARY
This bill corrects terminology in the law governing the issuance of a subpoena by a 
clerk of court in this State upon a person to which a foreign subpoena is directed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0432
House Amendment HA_A_H22 (House)

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An Act to Provide Translation Services for Hospital Patients
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0430
Committee Amendment CA_A_H121 (House)

LD430 
LR 443(02) 
An Act to Provide Translation Services for Hospital Patients 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •;At { H-/ 'J_ /) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$15,000 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
ProJections 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
1-\.ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$15,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
The btll includes a one-time General Fund appropnat10n to the Department of Health and Human Services of $15,000 
m fiscal year 2023-24 for a publtc 111format10n campaign to promote translation and interpretation services 
LR0443(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Protect Landowners and Increase Safety on All-terrain Vehicle Trails by Increasing Funding to the ATV Recreational Management Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0434
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MASON, LaFOUNTAIN, COSTAIN, DILL, DRINKWATER, DUNPHY, FOSTER, LANDRY, POMERLEAU, UNDERWOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §13155

Legislative Document
No. 434
H.P. 267
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Protect Landowners and Increase Safety on All-terrain 
Vehicle Trails by Increasing Funding to the ATV Recreational 
Management Fund
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon.
Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec and
Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, DILL of Old Town, DRINKWATER of Milford, 
DUNPHY of Embden, FOSTER of Dexter, LANDRY of Farmington, POMERLEAU of 
Standish, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13155, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2021, c. 215, §7 and affected 
by §15, is further amended to read:
5.  Fees.  The ATV registration fee is:
A.  For  Except as provided in paragraph C, for a resident, $70 $100 annually.  The 
registration for an ATV owned by a resident is valid for one year, beginning on July 
1st of each year; and
B.  For Except as provided in paragraph C, for a nonresident:
(1)  One hundred thirty dollars for a registration valid for 7 consecutive days.  A 
person may purchase more than one 7-day registration in any season; and
(2)  One hundred fifteen fifty dollars for a registration valid for one year.
The registration for an ATV owned by a nonresident must specify the dates for which 
the registration is valid.; and
C.  For a resident or nonresident who is a member of an official ATV club, as 
determined by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, $70 
annually. The registration for an ATV owned by a member of an official ATV club is 
valid for one year, beginning on July 1st of each year.
Thirty-seven Sixty dollars of each fee collected pursuant to this subsection must be 
deposited in the ATV Recreational Management Fund established in section 1893, 
subsection 2 and must be used to maintain designated state-approved ATV trails.
Ten dollars of each fee collected pursuant to paragraph B must be deposited in the ATV 
Enforcement Fund established in section 10267.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the fee for resident all-terrain vehicle registrations from $70 to $100. 
This bill also increases the fee for nonresident all-terrain vehicle registrations from $100 to 
$130 for a 7-day registration and from $115 to $150 for a one-year registration. 
Additionally, this bill creates a registration fee of $70 for members of official all-terrain 
vehicle clubs, as determined by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. 
Finally, this bill increases the amount of fees collected that are deposited in the ATV 
Recreational Management Fund.
Resolve, to Ensure the Provision of Medically Necessary Behavioral Health Care Services for Children in Their Homes and Communities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0435
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, INGWERSEN, CRAFTS, CRAVEN, GATTINE, GRAHAM, GRIFFIN, JAVNER, MADIGAN, ZAGER

Legislative Document
No. 435
H.P. 268
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
Resolve, to Ensure the Provision of Medically Necessary Behavioral 
Health Care Services for Children in Their Homes and 
Communities
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and
Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, CRAVEN of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, 
GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester, MADIGAN of 
Waterville, ZAGER of Portland.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, children continue to wait for behavioral health care services within the 
State; and
Whereas, many children are receiving behavioral health care services outside the 
State; and
Whereas, Maine needs solutions to this problem immediately to address waiting lists 
and ensure that the State is in compliance with federal requirements; 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.  Department of Health and Human Services to develop a plan for 
children's behavioral health care services.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall develop a plan to ensure that medically necessary home-
based and community-based behavioral health care services for children are available in 
the scope, intensity and duration necessary to meet the needs of children and their families 
in each county and region in the State.  The plan must include an assessment of and plan 
for the needs of children currently in institutional settings within the State and outside the 
State.  The plan must identify clear steps and timelines for implementation and it must 
identify any additional resources needed to implement the plan.  The department shall 
submit the plan to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services no later 
than October 1, 2023.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a plan 
to ensure that medically necessary home-based and community-based behavioral health 
care services are available in the scope, intensity and duration necessary to meet the needs 
of children and their families in the State.  It directs the department to submit the plan to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services no later than October 1, 2023.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0436
Committee Amendment CA_A_H498 (House)

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An Act to Provide Career and Technical Education Students with Credit Toward High School Graduation for Work Completed in Career and Technical Education Centers and Regions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0436
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: WOODSOME, RAFFERTY, LANIGAN, SAMPSON, HARRINGTON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4722, 20-A MRSA §8306-B

Legislative Document
No. 436
H.P. 269
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Provide Career and Technical Education Students with 
Credit Toward High School Graduation for Work Completed in 
Career and Technical Education Centers and Regions
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro.
Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and
Representatives: LANIGAN of Sanford, SAMPSON of Alfred, Senator: HARRINGTON of 
York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§2-C is enacted to read:
2-C.  Career and technical education equivalency.  A secondary school student may 
gain credit toward the student's diploma requirements through a career and technical 
education center or region as defined in section 8301-A, subsections 3 and 6 with an 
equivalency agreement pursuant to section 8306-B, subsection 4-A.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §8306-B, sub-§4-A is enacted to read:
4-A.  Equivalency agreements with affiliated units.  A career and technical education 
center or region and its affiliated unit shall propose an equivalency agreement for credit 
gained through a career and technical education program to be accepted as a core credit 
toward a high school diploma. The commissioner shall accept or reject the proposed 
equivalency agreement. If the commissioner rejects the agreement, the commissioner shall 
either designate an alternative equivalency agreement or request a new equivalency 
agreement from the career and technical education center or region and its affiliated unit.
SUMMARY
This bill requires school administrative units and career and technical education centers 
and regions to propose equivalency agreements that allow a secondary school student to 
gain core credit toward a high school diploma through career and technical education credit 
with approval from the Commissioner of Education.  It also amends the high school 
diploma requirements to include core credit gained through equivalency agreements.
An Act to Cla11fy and
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0438
Committee Amendment CA_A_H556 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A "to HP 271, L D 438, "An Act to Cla11fy and 
Amend the Department of Inland Fislienes and Wildlife Licensing Laws" 
Amend the bill in section 7 in subsect10n 8 m the 2nd hne (page 1, hne 29 m L D ) by 
striking out the following "12855, subsect10n 6
and msertmg the following '12953' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part lettei or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects a reference by removmg a c1 oss-reference regarding the 
hcensing of gmdes and replacmg it with a cross-reference regarding the hcensing of 
taxidermists 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 06/13/23 :;:!;Pae 
LD438 
LR 101(02) 
An Act to Clarify and Amend the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Licensmg Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A ( H /) S ~) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
l 1 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor revenue mcrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Mmor revenue mcrease - General Fund 
Mmor cost mcrease - General Fund 
This bill mcieases the guide exa1mnat10n fee from $100 to $125, the taxideimist apphcat10n fee from $50 to $125, and 
the pheasant huntmg penmt from $18 to $29 Due to the hnnted number of applicants for these applications and 
penmt, the fee mcreases will result m mmor General Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds revenue mcreases The 
bill also mcreases the datly rate of compensat10n for exammers of the Advisory Board for the Licensmg of Gmdes and 
the Advisory Board for the Licensmg of Taxidermists from $50 per day to $150 per day Due to the hnnted number of 
people who serve on these boards, these changes will result m mmor cost mcreases 
LR0101(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Eliminate the Repeal Provision on Waste-to-energy Renewable Energy Credits
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0437
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, LYFORD
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210

Legislative Document
No. 437
H.P. 270
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Eliminate the Repeal Provision on Waste-to-energy 
Renewable Energy Credits
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Senator: LYFORD of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§3, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 477, §1, is 
amended to read:
A.  For the purposes of meeting the portfolio requirement under this subsection, a 300% 
multiplier is applied to the output of a generator fueled by municipal solid waste in 
conjunction with recycling that has obtained a solid waste facility license from the 
Department of Environmental Protection.
This paragraph is repealed January 1, 2025.
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates the January 1, 2025 repeal date on the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 35-A, section 3210, subsection 3, paragraph A, a provision of law that applies a 300% 
multiplier to the output of a generator fueled by municipal solid waste.
An Act to Protect Customers from Financial Scams by Requiring Retailers to Provide Information on Potential Signs of Financial Scams
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0440
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: CRAFTS, COPELAND, MURPHY, PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 440
H.P. 273
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Protect Customers from Financial Scams by Requiring 
Retailers to Provide Information on Potential Signs of Financial 
Scams
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COPELAND of Saco, MURPHY of Scarborough, PERRY of 
Calais.
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 require retailers selling gift cards and businesses providing 
financial wire transfers to provide printed or oral information to customers at the 
transaction site indicating potential signs of financial scams.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0439
Committee Amendment CA_A_H455 (House)

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An Act to Prohibit Mamage of Any Person Under 18 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0443
Committee Amendment CA_A_H88 (House)
Amends: 19-A MRSA §652

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to HP 276, L D 443, "An Act to Prohibit 
Mamage of Any Person Under 18 Years of Age" 
Amend the bill by strikmg out the title and substituting the followmg 
'An Act to Prohibit Marriage of Any Person Under 17 Years of Age' 
Amend the bill by str1kmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and mserting the 
followmg 
'Sec.1. 19-A MRSA §652, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2019, c. 340, §10, is further 
amended to read 
7. Parties under 18 who are 17 years of age. A marriage hcense may not be issued 
to persons under 18 who are 17 years of age without the written consent of their parents, 
guardians or persons to whom a court has given cu~tody. In the absence of persons quahfied 
to give consent, the Judge of probate m the county where each mmor resides may grant 
consent after notice and opportunity for hearmg 
Sec. 2. 19-A MRSA §652, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2019, c 340, §11 and c 535, 
§ 1, is further amended to read 
8. Parties under 16 17 years of age. The clerk or State Registrar of Vital Statistics 
may not issue a mamage hcense to a person under M 11 years of age ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the maJ ority report of the committee, replaces the bill and 
0 
changes the title 
Under current law, a marriage license may be issued to a person who is 16 or 17 years 
of age with the written consent of the person's parents or guardians or with the consent of 
the Judge of probate m the county where the minor resides This amendment continues to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITIEEAMENDMENT"A"toHP 276,LD 443 
authorize the issuance of a marriage license to a person who 1s 17 years of age 1f the 
reqmred consent 1s obtained but categorically proh1b1ts the issuance of a marriage hcense 
to a person who 1s under 17 years of age 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Renewable Energy Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0442
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: BRADSTREET, CYRWAY, DRINKWATER, GREENWOOD

Legislative Document
No. 442
H.P. 275
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act Regarding Renewable Energy Projects
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CYRWAY of Albion, DRINKWATER of Milford, 
GREENWOOD of Wales.
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 place a moratorium on the approval of renewable energy projects 
until after the State has developed a comprehensive energy plan and the Public Utilities 
Commission has conducted a complete economic analysis of that plan.