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An Act Regarding Compliance with Environmental Permit and License Application Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2058
Committee Amendment CA_A_H738 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A, " to H.P. 1320, L.D, 2058, "An Act Regarding
Compliance with Environmental Permit and License Application Requirements"
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 11th line (page 1, line 14 in L,D.) by
striking out the following; "fireyiously" and inserting the following: ', within the 5 years
immediately preceding the submission of the applicatJQn,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies that the nonacceptance of a permit or license application
submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection after the activity requiring the
permit or license has begun may be based on the applicant knowingly violating a
requirement to obtain a permit or license for the activity or the applicant violating, within
the 5 years immediately preceding the submission of the application, a requirement to
obtain a permit or license.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Processing of Applications Under the Natural Resources Protection Act to Ensure Consistency with Shoreland Zoning Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2059
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: FAY
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-E

Legislative Document
No. 2059
H.P. 1321
House of Representatives, December 13, 2023
An Act Regarding Processing of Applications Under the Natural 
Resources Protection Act to Ensure Consistency with Shoreland 
Zoning Laws
Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 11, 2023.  Referred to the Committee on 
Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §480-E, sub-§16 is enacted to read:
16.  Consistency with mandatory shoreland zoning laws.  The commissioner may 
return an application for a permit under this article as incomplete for processing pursuant 
to section 344, subsection 1 if the commissioner finds that there is a reasonable likelihood 
that the proposed activity would be inconsistent with the minimum guidelines for municipal 
zoning and land use controls adopted by the board pursuant to section 438-A, subsection 
1.  If an application is returned pursuant to this subsection, the commissioner may require 
that a resubmitted application be accompanied by a municipal approval demonstrating that 
the proposed activity is in compliance with the board's adopted minimum guidelines.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to return as 
incomplete an application for a permit under the Natural Resources Protection Act if the 
commissioner finds that there is a reasonable likelihood that the proposed activity would 
be inconsistent with the minimum guidelines for municipal zoning and land use controls 
adopted by the Board of Environmental Protection under the laws governing shoreland 
zoning.
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Management Companies
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2062
Committee Amendment CA_A_H770 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft »to H.P. 1324, L.D. 2062, "An Act to Amend the
Laws Governing Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Management Companies"
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 7 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 5 in L,D.) by
inserting after the following: "(3W-)" the following;'. Standards 3 and 4 f2024V
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment amends the bill to exempt from Standards 3 and 4 of the 2024 revision
of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice a member of the Board of Real
Estate Appraisers, when executing duties as a board member to review complaints or the
work experience of an applicant for licensure, and an investigator employed or retained by
the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation while performing an investigation
or testifying at an adjudicatory hearing,
COMMIHEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Clarify the Laws Governing Disclosure of Wood Processing Data
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2063
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PLUECKER
Amends: 12 MRSA §8884

Legislative Document
No. 2063
H.P. 1325
House of Representatives, December 13, 2023
An Act to Clarify the Laws Governing Disclosure of Wood 
Processing Data
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint 
Rule 203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 11, 2023.  Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §8884, sub-§3-A is enacted to read:
3-A.  Disclosure of confidential information.  Notwithstanding subsection 3, 
confidential information may be disclosed pursuant to this subsection.
A.  The director of the bureau may disclose information designated as confidential 
under subsection 3 to the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, 
Northern Research Station when that entity, in the opinion of the director, requires that 
information and the bureau and that entity have executed a confidentiality agreement 
that protects against further disclosure of that information except in summary reports 
that use aggregate data that do not reveal the activities of an individual person or firm.
B.  The director of the bureau may not disclose information furnished by a state or 
federal agency when that information has been designated as confidential by the 
furnishing agency unless the furnishing agency authorizes the disclosure.
A recipient of information pursuant to paragraph A or B may not disclose or use the 
information except as authorized by the director of the bureau, and the information remains 
confidential and the property of the bureau.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §8884, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §45 and 
affected by Pt. X, §2, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:
4.  Penalties.  A person who:
A.  Fails to submit a report pursuant to this section commits a civil violation for which 
a fine of not more than $1,000 for each failure may be adjudged; or
B.  Receives confidential information pursuant to subsection 3-A and uses that 
information for a purpose other than that authorized by the director of the bureau 
commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the confidentiality provisions of the laws governing wood processor 
reports to authorize limited sharing of the information submitted to the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry with the United States 
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station, as long as the 
bureau enters into a confidentiality agreement with that entity. The bill adds penalties to 
ensure that the information is used only for purposes authorized by the director of the 
bureau.
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Certain Advisory Councils and Boards Related to the Department of Marine Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2064
Committee Amendment CA_A_H801 (House)

CO:MJv.1ITTEE AMENDl\1ENT" A" to H.P. 1326, L.D. 2064, "An Act to Amend the 
Laws Regarding Certain Advisory Councils and Boards Related to the Department of 
Marine Resources" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §6080 in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph A 
(page 2, lines 5 to 8 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'A. 
The commissioner shall appoint at least 5 and up to 6 members from the 
aquaculture industry. In making appointments under this paragraph, the commissioner 
shall ensure geographic representation as well as representation of multiple sectors of 
the aquaculture industry and representation of businesses operating at different scales 
within the aquaculture industry.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §6080 in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph B 
(page 2, lines 9 and 10 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'B. The commissioner shall appoint one member who is a member of the public with 
expertise in matters related to the work of the council. If the number of members 
appointed pursuant to paragraph A is fewer than 6, then the commissioner shall appoint 
one additional member who is a member of the public with expertise in matters related 
to the work of the council.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Commissioner of Marine Resources, when appointing 
members to the Aquaculture Advisory Council, to ensure that the council includes members 
representing businesses operating at different scales within the aquaculture industry. It also 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A "to H.P. 1326, L.D. 2064 
specifies that at least one member of the council must be a member of the public with 
expertise in matters related to the work of the council. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/13/24 frae!. 
LD 2064 
LR 2679(02) 
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Certain Advisory Councils and Boards Related to the 
Department of Marine Resources 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' { H-6'0 /) 
• Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - AquacultUl'e Management Fund 
Adding two members to the Aquaculture Advis01y Council will result in additional expense reimbursements from the 
Aquaculture Management Fund which are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources, 
LR2679(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Amend Maine's Aquaculture Leasing Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2065
Committee Amendment CA_A_H815 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §6072-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/^ » to H,P. 1327, L.D. 2065, "An Act to Amend
Maine's Aquaculture Leasing Laws"
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph B in the 4th line (page 2, line 6 in L.D.) by
inserting after the foll6wmg; "deEartment" the following: 'at least 30 days before the
hearing'
Amend the bill in section 5 in the blocked paragraph in the 6th line (page 2, line 19 in
L.D.) by striking out the following: "25" and inserting the following: '10'
Amend the bill in section 7 in subsection 12-D in paragraph E in the 2nd line (page 3,
line 27 in L,D.) by striking out the following; "25" and insertmg the following: '10'
Amend the bill in section 10 in subsection 6 in the 2nd line (page 4, line 19 in L.D.) by
striking out the following: "25" and inserting the following: '10'
Amend the bill by inserting after section 10 the following:
'See. 11. 12 MRSA §6072-A, sub-§18, as amended by PL 2011,c. 93, §5, is further
amended to read:
18. Scientific lease renewal. A limited-purpose lease for scientific research may be
renewed. A scientific research lease renewal is an adjudicatory proceeding under Title 5,
chapter 375, subchapter 4, but a public hearing is not mandatory unless it is requested in
writing by S5- 10 or more persons. The commissioner may review multiple leases
concurrently during the lease renewal process. The commissioner shall renew a limited-
purpose lease for scientific research unless the commissioner fmds that:
A. The lease holder leaseholder has not complied with the terms of the limited-purpose
lease;
B. Research has not been conducted during the term of the lease; or
C. It is not in the best interest of the State to renew the limited-purpose lease.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to H.P, 1327, L.D. 2065
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A"
SUMMARY
This amendment amends the provisions of the bill and current law to standardize the
number of persons required to request a hearing on an aquaculture lease renewal or
limited-purpose aquaculture lease application or renewal, setting that number at 10 persons.
It also requires that public hearing notices be published at least 30 days before the public
hearing.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/28/24 .^•^ci-
LD 2065 LR 2678(02)
An Act to Amend Maine's Aquaculture Leasing Laws
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "{^ { [^
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources to implement the provisions of this bill are expected to
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR2678(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of:
An Act to Clarify Liability Under the Uncontrolled Hazardous Substance Site Law and to Waive a Fee Regarding Voluntary Response Action Plans
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2066
Committee Amendment CA_A_H748 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT « A " to H.P. 1328, L.D. 2066, "An Act to Clarify
Liability Under the Uncontrolled Hazardous Substance Site Law and to Waive a Fee
Regarding Voluntary Response Action Plans"
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 1-C by striking out all of paragraph A (page
3, lines 11 to 19 in L,D.) and inserting the following:
'A. The exemption from liability provided_b_ythis su^ is not available to a
person if the commissioner determines that:
d') The 3rd party that nerformed the land aDplication of sludee or sludge-derived
products has failed to follow applicable requirements of the department license for
land application of sludge or sludee-derived products. For the uurposes of this
suboaragraph. the land application of sludge orL sludge-derived products is
presumed to have been uerformed in accordance with the applicable reauirements
of the department license unless the commissioner can establish that the land
amlication did not comulv with the license requirements;
(2} The person has failed to comply with an information request or administratiYe
subpoena issued by the department under this chapter; or
f3) The person has impeded or is impedine. throueh action or inactiQn, the
performance of a response action, natural resources restoration or department
investigation at the uncontrolled site,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies that, for the purposes of the limited exemption from liability
for contamination of a site with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, as provided
in the bill, the land application by a 3rd party of sludge or sludge-derived products licensed
by the Department of Environmental Protection that caused the contamination is presumed
to have been performed in accordance with the applicable requu'ements of the license
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to H.P.1328, L.D.2066
unless the Commissioner of Environmental Protection can establish that the land
application did not comply with the license requirements,
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 01,26/24 ^K?^
LD 2066 LR 2668(02)
An Act to Clarify Liability Under the Uncontrolled Hazardous Substance Site Law and to Waive a Fee
Regarding Voluntary Response Action Plans
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^' ( \-\ "
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes provisions that allow the fee for assistance from the Department of Environmental Protection to be
waived under certain circumstances when submitting a voluntary response action plan. Any reduction in Other Special
Revenue Funds revenue is expected to be minor,
LR2668(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Make Permanent the Arrearage Management Program for Low-income Residential Electricity Customers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2067
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FOSTER
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3214, 35-A MRSA §10110

Legislative Document
No. 2067
H.P. 1330
House of Representatives, December 18, 2023
An Act to Make Permanent the Arrearage Management Program 
for Low-income Residential Electricity Customers
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 14, 2023.  Referred to the Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
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 current laws governing arrearage management programs are repealed 
September 30, 2024; and
Whereas, this legislation proposes to indefinitely continue transmission and 
distribution utilities' arrearage management programs for low-income residential 
customers; and
Whereas, to prevent the repeal of current laws governing arrearage management 
programs, this legislation must take effect immediately; 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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3214, sub-§2-A, as amended by PL 2021, c. 101, §1, is 
further amended by repealing the last blocked paragraph.
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §10110, sub-§2, ¶L, as amended by PL 2021, c. 101, §2, is 
further amended by repealing the first blocked paragraph.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill makes permanent the provisions of law governing arrearage management 
programs implemented by transmission and distribution utilities to assist eligible low-
income residential customers who are in arrears on their electricity bills by eliminating the 
future repeal of these provisions.
Resolve, to Adopt Conceptual Elements of the 2023 Augusta State Facilities Master Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2068
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: NANGLE

Legislative Document
No. 2068
S.P. 869
In Senate, December 22, 2023
Resolve, to Adopt Conceptual Elements of the 2023 Augusta State 
Facilities Master Plan
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint 
Rule 203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 20, 2023.  Referred to the Committee 
on State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Definition.  Resolved:  That, as used in this resolve, unless the context 
otherwise indicates, "master plan" means the 2023 Augusta State Facilities Master Plan, 
the official version of which is held by the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Bureau of General Services.
Sec. 2.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That the master plan concepts for the East Campus 
and West Campus are adopted pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 302.
Sec. 3.  Modifications.  Resolved:  That modifications to the master plan must be 
approved by the Capitol Planning Commission, as established in the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 75.
Sec. 4.  Consistency.  Resolved:  That, before a project is undertaken within the 
master plan area, the agency undertaking the project shall present an analysis of the 
project's consistency with the master plan to the Capitol Planning Commission.
Sec. 5.  Outdoor lighting.  Resolved:  That the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 1769 does not apply to lighting on the East Campus or West Campus.
Sec. 6.  Prior master plan.  Resolved:  That the master plan supersedes the 
previous plan adopted by the 120th Legislature in Resolve 2001, chapter 34.
SUMMARY
This resolve facilitates legislative adoption of the 2023 Augusta State Facilities Master 
Plan, which replaces the 2001 master plan.
Resolve, to Fill All Vacant and Expired Seats on the Emergency Medical Services' Board
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2071
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HARRINGTON, TALBOT ROSS, BEEBE-CENTER, ARDELL, LAJOIE, LOOKNER, NEWMAN, NUTTING, PERKINS, SALISBURY

Legislative Document
No. 2071
S.P. 872
In Senate, December 22, 2023
Resolve, to Fill All Vacant and Expired Seats on the Emergency 
Medical Services' Board
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 20, 2023.  Referred to the Committee 
on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HARRINGTON of York.
Cosponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland and
Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, LAJOIE of 
Lewiston, LOOKNER of Portland, NEWMAN of Belgrade, NUTTING of Oakland, PERKINS 
of Dover-Foxcroft, SALISBURY of Westbrook.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, of the 18 voting members of the Emergency Medical Services' Board that 
are subject to appointment by the Governor, there are 6 vacancies and 5 members whose 
terms have expired; and
Whereas, the work of the Emergency Medical Services' Board is critical to the 
provision of emergency medical services in the State; 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. Appointment. Resolved: That, within 30 days after the effective date of this 
resolve, in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, section 88, subsection 1, 
paragraph A, the Governor shall appoint members to the Emergency Medical Services' 
Board to fill all vacancies and replace those members whose terms have expired.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Governor to appoint members to the Emergency Medical 
Services' Board to fill all vacancies and replace those members whose terms have expired 
within 30 days of the effective date of the resolve.
An Act to Protect Health Care Workers from HIV
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2075
Committee Amendment CA_A_H800 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1334, L.D, 2075, "An Act to Protect 
Health Care Workers from HIV" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 4-B in paragraph A in the first line (page 2, 
line 11 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "incapacitated" and inserting the following: 
'an incapacitated adult, as defined in section 19203-F, subsection 1, paragraph B,' 
Amend the bill in section 2. in subsection 4-B in paragraph C in the first line (page 2, 
line 15 in L.D,) by striking out the following: "immediately available" and inserting the 
following: 'available within 8 hours of the exposure' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or section 
number to read consecutively, 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority rep01t of the committee, The amendment amends a 
provision of law governing testing for HIV without consent to describe a source patient as 
an "incapacitated adult" and also clarifies that an HIV test may be conducted without 
consent when there is not a person available within 8 hours of the exposure who has legal 
authority to consent in time for the person who is exposed to receive appropriate medical 
treatment. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Amend the Application of the Law Requiring Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies to Cover Towing and Storage Charges for Certain Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2073
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 2073
H.P. 1332
House of Representatives, December 22, 2023
An Act to Amend the Application of the Law Requiring Motor 
Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies to Cover Towing and Storage 
Charges for Certain Vehicles
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 20, 2023.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation amends the application section in Public Law 2023, chapter 
395, Part A, which provides that certain towing and storage charge coverage requirements 
apply to all motor vehicle liability insurance policies executed, delivered, issued for 
delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or after July 1, 2024; and
Whereas, the 90-day period may not terminate until after July 1, 2024; 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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. PL 2023, c. 395, Pt. A, §4 is amended to read:
Sec. A-4. Application. This Part applies to all motor vehicle liability insurance 
policies executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or 
after July 1, 2024. For purposes of this Part, all policies are deemed to be renewed no later 
than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
Public Law 2023, chapter 395, Part A requires motor vehicle liability policies issued 
for certain motor vehicles to provide coverage for certain towing and storage charges 
incurred as a result of an accident involving the insured vehicle if the vehicle is towed at 
the request of a law enforcement officer.  Chapter 395, Part A includes an application 
section that provides that those requirements apply to all motor vehicle liability insurance 
policies executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or 
after July 1, 2024.  This bill amends the application section to remove the term "continued."
An Act to Prohibit Property and Casualty Insurance Companies from Denying Policyholders in the State Insurance on Their Residences in the State Because of a Loss Sustained to a Home in Another State
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2074
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PERRY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3062

Legislative Document
No. 2074
H.P. 1333
House of Representatives, December 22, 2023
An Act to Prohibit Property and Casualty Insurance Companies 
from Denying Policyholders in the State Insurance on Their 
Residences in the State Because of a Loss Sustained to a Home in 
Another State
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 20, 2023.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3062 is enacted to read:
§3062.  Actions based on loss sustained in another state prohibited
An insurer may not cancel or refuse to issue or renew an insurance policy for a person's 
residence based on a loss sustained by that person to a residence owned by that person in 
another state.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that an insurer may not cancel or refuse to issue or renew an 
insurance policy for a person's residence based on a loss sustained by that person to a 
residence owned by that person in another state.
An Act to Exempt from Excise Tax Vehicles of Active Duty Service Members Stationed Out-of-state
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2076
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: LEMELIN
Amends: 36 MRSA §1483, 36 MRSA §1483-A

Legislative Document
No. 2076
H.P. 1335
House of Representatives, December 22, 2023
An Act to Exempt from Excise Tax Vehicles of Active Duty Service 
Members Stationed Out-of-state
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 20, 2023.  Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1483, sub-§16, as amended by PL 2013, c. 532, §1, is further 
amended to read:
16.  Active military stationed in Maine.  Vehicles owned, including those jointly 
owned with a spouse, by a person on active duty serving in the Armed Forces of the United 
States who is permanently stationed at a military or naval post, station or base in the State 
or outside the State or who is deployed for military service for a period of more than 180 
days.  Joint ownership of the vehicle must be indicated in the vehicle's title documentation.  
A member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in the State, or that member's 
spouse, who desires to register that member's vehicle in this State pursuant to this 
subsection shall present certification from the commander of the member's post, station or 
base, or from the commander's designated agent, that the member is permanently stationed 
at that post, station or base or is deployed for military service for a period of more than 180 
days.  For purposes of this subsection, "a person on active duty serving in the Armed Forces 
of the United States" does not include includes a member of the National Guard or the 
Reserves of the United States Armed Forces as long as the person satisfies the service 
requirements of this subsection. For purposes of this subsection, "deployed for military 
service" has the same meaning as in Title 26, section 814, subsection 1, paragraph A.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1483-A, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 313, §1 and affected by §2, 
is repealed.
SUMMARY
Current law provides an exemption from the excise tax imposed on vehicles owned by 
a person on active duty serving in the United States Armed Forces who is stationed in the 
State. This bill expands eligibility by amending the provision of law establishing the 
exemption to include a person on active duty stationed outside the State or who is deployed 
for more than 180 days. It further amends the exemption to include members of the National 
Guard and the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces. Finally, the bill repeals the 
provision of law that establishes a local option for municipalities to pass an ordinance 
offering the exemption established by the bill.
An Act to Strengthen Firefighters' Collective Bargaining Rights
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2079
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: ROEDER, SUPICA

Legislative Document
No. 2079
H.P. 1338
House of Representatives, December 22, 2023
An Act to Strengthen Firefighters' Collective Bargaining Rights
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 20, 2023.  Referred to the Committee on 
Labor and Housing pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Representative: SUPICA of Bangor.
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, would strengthen the collective bargaining rights 
of firefighters in order to increase recruitment and retention of firefighters.
An Act to Amend a Notice Provision Regarding Registration of Out-of-state Child Custody Determinations Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2081
Committee Amendment CA_A_H761 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to H.P. 1340, L.D. 2081, "An Act to Amend a
Notice Provision Regarding Registration of Out-of-state Child Custody Determinations
Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal
note,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 01/26/24 HiWc'.
LD 2081 LR 2993(02)
An Act to Amend a Notice Provision Regarding Registration of Out-of-state Child Custody
Determinations Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^' [K"'
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium savings - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Shifting the burden of serving notice from a court in this State to the party seeking the registration of a child custody
determination of another state will reduce Judicial Department costs associated with serving notices. Over the last
years the cost for this function has averaged $2,500 annually,
LR2993(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Amend a Notice Provision Regarding Registration of Out-of-state Child Custody Determinations Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2081
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1765

Legislative Document
No. 2081
H.P. 1340
House of Representatives, December 22, 2023
An Act to Amend a Notice Provision Regarding Registration of Out-
of-state Child Custody Determinations Under the Uniform Child 
Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Reported by Representative MOONEN of Portland for the Family Law Advisory 
Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, section 354, subsection 2.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 20, 2023.  Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §1765, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 486, §3 and 
affected by §6, is amended to read:
B.  Serve Provide a notice upon with the information required under subsection 3 to 
the person seeking registration, who shall then serve the notice on the other persons 
named pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph C and provide them with an opportunity to 
contest the registration in accordance with this section. Notice must be given in a 
manner allowed under section 1738.
SUMMARY
This bill shifts the burden of serving notice from a court in this State to the party 
seeking the registration of a child custody determination of another state.
An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims of Crimes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2084
Committee Amendment CA_A_S539 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft " to S,P. 877, L.D. 2084, "An Act to Provide
Funding for Essential Services for Victims of Crimes"
Amend the bill by striking out eveiything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following;
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative; Provides ongoing funding to replace current and anticipated reductions in grants
to the department under the federal victim assistance formula grant program administered
by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims
of Crime, pursuant to the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984.
GENERAL FUND 2023-24 2024-25
AllOther $0 $6,000,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $6,000,000
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
• SUMMARY
This amendment, which replaces the appropriations and allocations section, clarifies
that the ongoing funding is intended to replace current and anticipated reductions in federal
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft " to S.P. 877, L.D. 2084 (553i)
grants to the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to the federal Victims of
Crime Act of 1984,
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Revised: 02/14/24 .^°"K?<^
LD 2084 LR 2908(02)
An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims of Crimes
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "ff^5'3Gf
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $6,000,000
beginning in fiscal year 2024-25 to replace current and anticipated reductions in grants to the department under the
federal victim assistance formula grant program administered by the United States Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime, pursuant to the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984.
T mnno/'m'i pii^oi •Mr.to _ pnrrn 1 r,f 1
An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims of Crimes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2084
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARNEY, STOVER, BENNETT, DAUGHTRY, DUSON, CARLOW, CLOUTIER, GATTINE, MILLIKEN, RIELLY

Legislative Document
No. 2084
S.P. 877
In Senate, January 3, 2024
An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims of 
Crimes
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 CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay and
Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, DUSON of Cumberland, 
Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, 
MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, RIELLY of Westbrook.
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.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for crime victim services.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$0
$6,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$0
$6,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding for crime victim services.
An Act to Protect Property Owners by Preventing the Use of Eminent Domain to Build Transmission Lines Under the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2087
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: CURRY, LaFOUNTAIN, NANGLE, RENY
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210-I

Legislative Document
No. 2087
S.P. 880
In Senate, January 3, 2024
An Act to Protect Property Owners by Preventing the Use of 
Eminent Domain to Build Transmission Lines Under the Northern 
Maine Renewable Energy Development Program
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Senators: LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, NANGLE of Cumberland, RENY of 
Lincoln.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210-I, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Use of eminent domain prohibited.  Eminent domain may not be used in the 
development or construction of a generation connection line or transmission line under the 
program.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the use of eminent domain in the development or construction of a 
generation connection line or transmission line under the Northern Maine Renewable 
Energy Development Program.
An Act to Change the Number of Agency Liquor Stores Allowed in Certain Municipalities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2088
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, SACHS, HICKMAN, RAFFERTY, VITELLI, SUPICA
Amends: 28-A MRSA §453

Legislative Document
No. 2088
S.P. 881
In Senate, January 3, 2024
An Act to Change the Number of Agency Liquor Stores Allowed in 
Certain Municipalities
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport and
Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, RAFFERTY of York, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, 
Representative: SUPICA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §453, sub-§1-A, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 74, §1, is 
amended to read:
E.  Seven agency liquor stores in a municipality with a population over 15,000 10,000 
but less than 20,001;
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §453, sub-§1-A, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 74, §1, is 
repealed.
Sec. 3.  28-A MRSA §453, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2021, c. 172, §1, is further 
amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read:
The bureau may issue one additional agency liquor store license beyond those otherwise 
authorized by this subsection in a municipality with a population of less than 10,000 
15,000. The bureau may consider the impact of seasonal population or tourism and other 
related information provided by the municipality requesting an additional agency liquor 
store license.
SUMMARY
This bill increases from 6 to 7 the number of agency liquor stores the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery 
Operations may license in a municipality with a population over 10,000 but less than 
15,001.
Current law authorizes the bureau to issue one additional agency liquor store license in 
a municipality with a population of less than 10,000, considering the impact of seasonal 
population or tourism and other related information.  The bill allows the bureau to issue 
one additional agency liquor store license in a municipality with a population of less than 
15,000.
An Act to Modernize and Consolidate Certam Court Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2090
Committee Amendment CA_A_S605 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " Pr " to S.P. 883, L.D, 2090, "An Act to Modernize
and Consolidate Certam Court Facilities"
Amend the bill in section 1 in §1610-Q in the first indented paragraph in the 3rd line
(page 1> line 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "one dollar" and inserting the
following: '$205.000.000'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment specifies that the aggregate amount of additional securities issued by
the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority and outstanding at any one time for the court
facilities projects in Androscoggin, Hancock and Somerset counties may not exceed
$205,000,000.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/08/24 ^^<=.
LD 2090 LR 2830(02)
An Act to IVIodernize and Consolidate Certain Court Facilities
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^' (<^-(s^
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Future biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill authorizes the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority to issue additional securities for court facilities
projects in an aggregate amount not to exceed $205,000,000 outstanding at any one time. The expectation is that $55
million will be issued on 6/5/25, $45 million on 6/3/26 and $105 million on 6/02/27. The first debt service payme
the Judicial Department is estimated to begin in fiscal year 2025-26.
LR2830(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Require Schools to Provide Instruction Regarding Prevention of the Illegal Use ofFentanyl and Other Drugs and Drug Poisoning Awareness in Grades 6 to 12 and to Establish Drug Poisoning Awareness Week
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2089
Committee Amendment CA_A_S607 (Senate)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4723

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 882, L.D. 2089, "An Act to Require
Schools to Provide Instruction Regarding Prevention of the Illegal Use ofFentanyl and
Other Drugs and Drug Poisoning Awareness in Grades 6 to 12 and to Establish Drug
Poisoning Awareness Week"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following;
'An Act Regarding Drug Awareness Instruction in Secondary Schools'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 20-A MRSA §4723, as amended by PL 2019,c.106,§3 and c.196,§1,is
further amended to read:
§4723. Health and physical education
The secondary course of study must include instruction in health, safety and physical
education, as prescribed by the commissioner, and physiology and hygiene, with special
reference to the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimulants asd^ narcotics and other dangerous
dmgs such as fentanyl upon the human system. Health education must include instruction
that addresses the relationship between physical and mental health in order to enhance
student understanding of attitudes toward and behavior relating to mental illness and to
eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness. The secondary course of study must
also include instruction on affirmative consent, communication and decision making
regarding sexual activity and the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimulants aad^ narcotics and
29'. other dangerous drugs such as fentanyl on the ability to give affirmative consent,
communicate and make appropriate decisions. For purposes of this section, "affirmative
consent" means consent to sexual activity that can be revoked at any time and does not
include silence, lack of resistance or consent given while intoxicated.
A secondary school may supplement instruction on youth substance use and youth
substance use disorder by Qbseryine a drug awareness week during the month of October
each year with appropriate activities and proeramming.'
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^- " to S.P. 882, L.D. 2089 ( ;)-(,
^os ,
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. The amendment clarifies that
health education in a secondary school must include reference to the effects of dangerous
dmgs such as fentanyl in addition to alcoholic drinks, stimulants and narcotics. The
amendment also allows a secondary school to supplement substance use instruction by
observing a drug awareness week during the month of October each year.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT