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An Act to Require Disclosure for Communications Paid for Using Maine Clean Election Act Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0790
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HARRINGTON, LYFORD, GUERIN, DUNPHY, PAUL
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1014

Legislative Document
No. 790
S.P. 349
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act to Require Disclosure for Communications Paid for Using 
Maine Clean Election Act Funding
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HARRINGTON of York.
Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot and
Senators: GUERIN of Penobscot, LYFORD of Penobscot, Representatives: DUNPHY of 
Embden, PAUL of Winterport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1014, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2013, c. 494, §1, is further 
amended by enacting at the end a new first blocked paragraph to read:
A candidate who is a certified candidate, as defined in section 1122, subsection 1, must 
clearly and conspicuously state on a communication under this subsection that the 
communication has been authorized by the candidate and paid for using Maine Clean 
Election Act funds, which are public funds.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a candidate who is certified pursuant to the Maine Clean Election Act 
to have a disclaimer on a communication that states that the communication was authorized 
by the candidate and paid for using Maine Clean Election Act funds, which are public 
funds.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0792
Committee Amendment CA_A_S299 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Provide a Turnpike Gasoline Fairness Credit for Maine Turnpike Drivers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0792
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BRAKEY, ABDI, GREENWOOD, LIBBY, MASON, SHAW
Amends: 36 MRSA §5213-B

Legislative Document
No. 792
S.P. 351
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act to Provide a Turnpike Gasoline Fairness Credit for Maine 
Turnpike Drivers
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, GREENWOOD of Wales, LIBBY of 
Auburn, MASON of Lisbon, SHAW of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5213-B is enacted to read:
§5213-B.  Turnpike motor fuel fairness credit
For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, a Maine resident individual is 
allowed a turnpike motor fuel fairness credit as computed under this section against the 
taxes imposed under this Part.
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Turnpike" has the same meaning as in Title 23, section 1964, subsection 9.
B.  "Turnpike gallons of motor fuel used" means the turnpike miles driven attributable 
to motor vehicles owned by a resident individual divided by 40.
C.  "Turnpike miles driven" means the number of miles that motor vehicles owned by 
a resident individual are driven on the turnpike during the tax year.
2.  Credit calculation.  The credit under this section is equal to the per gallon fuel tax 
rate applicable to the type of motor fuel used by the resident individual multiplied by the 
number of turnpike gallons of motor fuel used by motor vehicles owned by the resident 
individual.
3.  Refundability of credit.  The tax credit under this section is refundable after the 
application of nonrefundable credits.
4.  Transfer from Highway Fund.  At the end of each fiscal year, the State Tax 
Assessor shall notify the Treasurer of State of the amount of income tax revenue forgone 
as a result of the tax credit provided under this section.  The Treasurer of State shall transfer 
that amount of money from the Highway Fund to the General Fund.  For the purposes of 
Title 30-A, section 5681, transfers under this subsection are considered to be receipts from 
the tax imposed under this Part.
5.  Exclusion.  Electric vehicles do not qualify for a credit under this section.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a refundable income tax credit based on the type of fuel used by 
motor vehicles owned by a Maine resident and the number of miles the vehicles traveled 
on the Maine Turnpike.
An Act to Support the Maintenance of Historic Fort George in Castine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0791
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: GROHOSKI, MILLIKEN, RUSSELL

Legislative Document
No. 791
S.P. 350
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act to Support the Maintenance of Historic Fort George in 
Castine
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill and
Representative: RUSSELL of Verona Island.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
Parks - General Operations Z221
Initiative: Provides one-time appropriations to be granted to the Town of Castine to fund 
the ongoing maintenance, preservation and promotion of the Fort George historic site.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$1,000,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,000,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time General Fund appropriations to be granted to the Town of 
Castine to fund the ongoing maintenance, preservation and promotion of the Fort George 
historic site.
An Act to Support Municipal Services with Revenue Sharing
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0793
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BRAKEY, POULIOT, COLLINGS, LEE, LIBBY, SHAW
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5681

Legislative Document
No. 793
S.P. 352
In Senate, February 21, 2023
An Act to Support Municipal Services with Revenue Sharing
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec, Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, 
LEE of Auburn, LIBBY of Auburn, SHAW of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §5681, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Alternative calculation.  Instead of the amount of revenue-sharing distribution 
calculated under subsection 4-A or 4-B, a municipality may elect to receive an amount 
equal to 10% of the sales or use tax collected within the municipality.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that municipalities may elect to receive for state-municipal revenue 
sharing an amount equal to 10% of the sales or use tax collected within the municipality.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0794
Committee Amendment CA_A_S51 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Expand the Membership of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0794
Senate Amendment SA_A_S589 (Senate)

SENA TE AMENDMENT " ~" to S.P. 353, L.D. 794, "An Act to Expand the 
Membership of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
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number to read consecutively. 
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An Act to Expand the Membership of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women 
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Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
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This amendment removes the General Fund appropriation to the Secretary of State and eliminates the Public Service 
Coordinator I position that was in the bill. The position was included in PL. 2023, c. 412. 
LR0012(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Clarify Requirements for Moose Hunting Permittees
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0795
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: LANDRY, WOOD

Legislative Document
No. 795
H.P. 484
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Clarify Requirements for Moose Hunting Permittees
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.
Cosponsored by Representative WOOD of Greene.
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 clarify requirements for moose hunting permittees.
An Act Concerning Prior Authorizations for Health Care Provider Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0796
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PRINGLE

Legislative Document
No. 796
H.P. 485
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act Concerning Prior Authorizations for Health Care Provider 
Services
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PRINGLE of Windham.
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 improve the health care decision-making and treatment process 
for prescriptions and testing by reducing clinical prior authorization burdens imposed by 
health insurance carriers.
Resolve, to Authorize the Conveyance of Real Property to the Capitol Area Recreation Association
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0797
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BRIDGEO, POULIOT, CAMPBELL, CLUCHEY, CROCKETT, PERRY, SOBOLESKI, STOVER

Legislative Document
No. 797
H.P. 486
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
Resolve, to Authorize the Conveyance of Real Property to the 
Capitol Area Recreation Association
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, CROCKETT of 
Portland, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, PERRY of Bangor, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, STOVER 
of Boothbay.
Preamble.  The Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 23 requires that real estate 
held by the State for conservation or recreation purposes may not be reduced or its uses 
substantially altered except on the vote of 2/3 of all members elected to each House.
Whereas, the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may sell or exchange lands with the approval of 
the Legislature in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, sections 1814, 
1837 and 1851; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Director of Bureau of Parks and Lands directed to convey certain 
land used for community recreation areas along Piggery Road in Augusta, 
Maine. Resolved: That the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall convey by quitclaim deed 
without covenant to the Capitol Area Recreation Association for $1 on July 1, 2024 all of 
the State's interest in a parcel of land in Augusta, Maine comprising playing fields and other 
community recreation areas along Piggery Road, which is currently the subject of a lease 
dated January 1, 1992 between the Bureau of Parks and Lands and the Capitol Area 
Recreation Association.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to convey by quitclaim deed to the 
Capitol Area Recreation Association for $1 on July 1, 2024 all of the State's interest in a 
parcel of land in Augusta, Maine comprising playing fields and other community recreation 
areas along Piggery Road, which is currently the subject of a lease dated January 1, 1992 
between the Bureau of Parks and Lands and the Capitol Area Recreation Association.
An Act to Fund Patrol Positions for the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0799
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 799
H.P. 488
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Fund Patrol Positions for the Penobscot County Sheriff's 
Office
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Bangor.
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.
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Administration - Public Safety 0088
Initiative: Provides ongoing appropriations for the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office to 
hire 6 new patrol positions.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$1,243,262
$1,243,262
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,243,262
$1,243,262
SUMMARY
The bill provides ongoing General Fund appropriations of $1,243,262 beginning in 
fiscal year 2023-24 to the Department of Public Safety for the Penobscot County Sheriff's 
Office to hire 6 new patrol positions.
An Act to Eliminate the Antlerless Deer Permit Fee for Holders of Senior Complimentary and Senior Lifetime Hunting Licenses
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0798
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: LANDRY, BLACK, CLUCHEY, DILL, O'CONNELL, RUSSELL, SHAW
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document
No. 798
H.P. 487
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Eliminate the Antlerless Deer Permit Fee for Holders of 
Senior Complimentary and Senior Lifetime Hunting Licenses
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, DILL of Old Town, O'CONNELL of Brewer, 
RUSSELL of Verona Island, SHAW of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 599, §11, is amended 
to read:
9.  Fee.  The fee for an antlerless deer permit is $12 for residents and nonresidents. For 
a person with a valid senior lifetime hunting license under section 10851 or a 
complimentary license under section 10853, subsection 1 or 1-A, one antlerless deer permit 
must be provided at no cost.
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates the fee for one antlerless deer permit for holders of a senior lifetime 
hunting license or senior complimentary hunting license.
An Act to Allow Hitchhiking at Night
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0800
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LaROCHELLE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2110

Legislative Document
No. 800
H.P. 489
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Allow Hitchhiking at Night
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2110, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
A.  The traveled portion of a public way; or
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2110, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
B.  A limited access highway, including but not limited to the Maine Turnpike; or.
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §2110, sub-§2, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is repealed.
SUMMARY
Current law prohibits hitchhiking on any portion of a public way during the nighttime. 
This bill repeals that prohibition.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0802
Committee Amendment CA_A_H546 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Increase the Maine Exclusion Amount for Estate Tax Exemptions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0802
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DUCHARME, POLEWARCZYK, RUSSELL, THORNE, UNDERWOOD
Amends: 36 MRSA §4102

Legislative Document
No. 802
H.P. 491
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Increase the Maine Exclusion Amount for Estate Tax 
Exemptions
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Representatives: POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, RUSSELL of Verona 
Island, THORNE of Carmel, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §4102, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2017, c. 474, Pt. G, §1, is 
further amended to read:
5.  Maine exclusion amount.  For estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 
2013, but before January 1, 2016, "Maine exclusion amount" means $2,000,000.  For 
estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2016, but before January 1, 2018, "Maine 
exclusion amount" means the basic exclusion amount determined for the calendar year in 
accordance with the Code, Section 2010(c)(3).  For estates of decedents dying on or after 
January 1, 2018, but before January 1, 2023, "Maine exclusion amount" means $5,600,000. 
For decedents dying on or after January 1, 2023, "Maine exclusion amount" means 
$12,000,000.
SUMMARY
This bill raises the Maine estate tax exclusion amount from $5,600,000 to $12,000,000 
beginning with estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2023.
An Act to Require Municipalities to Obtain Housing Units for Residents Experiencing Homelessness
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0801
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: PERRY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3112

Legislative Document
No. 801
H.P. 490
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Require Municipalities to Obtain Housing Units for 
Residents Experiencing Homelessness
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §3112 is enacted to read:
§3112.  Housing for persons experiencing homelessness
The municipal officers or the officers' designee of a municipality shall obtain or arrange 
for and maintain at least one housing unit within the municipality for every 1,000 residents 
of the municipality in order to provide living spaces for persons experiencing 
homelessness.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the municipal officers or the officers' designee of a municipality to 
obtain or arrange for and maintain at least one housing unit within the municipality for 
every 1,000 residents of the municipality in order to provide living spaces for persons 
experiencing homelessness.
An Act Regarding Taxation
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0803
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 803
H.P. 492
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act Regarding Taxation
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY 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 would make changes to the laws governing taxation.
An Act to Provide That a Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealer May Claim a Credit for Sales Tax on the Purchase and Installation of Equipment to Be Used for the Charging of Electric Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0805
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PERRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §1811-C

Legislative Document
No. 805
H.P. 494
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Provide That a Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealer May 
Claim a Credit for Sales Tax on the Purchase and Installation of 
Equipment to Be Used for the Charging of Electric Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1811-C is enacted to read:
§1811-C.  Credit for tax paid on purchase and installation of equipment for charging 
electric vehicles
A motor vehicle dealer licensed under Title 29-A, section 951 or 953 may claim a credit 
for sales tax imposed by this Part if the motor vehicle dealer has paid the sales tax on the 
purchase and installation of equipment to be used for the charging of electric vehicles.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a licensed motor vehicle dealer may claim a credit for sales tax 
if the dealer has paid the sales tax on the purchase and installation of equipment to be used 
for the charging of electric vehicles.
Resolve, to Study the Issue of Persons Who Go Missing in State Parks
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0806
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PERRY, MALON

Legislative Document
No. 806
H.P. 495
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
Resolve, to Study the Issue of Persons Who Go Missing in State 
Parks
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Cosponsored by Representative: MALON of Biddeford.
Sec. 1. State parks study; missing persons. Resolved:  That the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands shall conduct a study 
to examine the issue of persons who go missing in state parks.
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved:  That, by December 6, 2023, the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands shall submit a report 
based on its evaluation in section 1 for presentation to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau 
of Parks and Lands to conduct a study to examine the issue of persons who go missing in 
state parks. The bureau is required to submit a report based on its evaluation by December 
6, 2023 for presentation to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry.
An Act to Increase the Time Period for Notice to Terminate a Tenancy at Will
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0804
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: KESSLER, CARNEY, CLOUTIER, GATTINE, GERE, ROEDER, SALISBURY, SHAGOURY, TALBOT ROSS, HICKMAN
Amends: 14 MRSA §6002

Legislative Document
No. 804
H.P. 493
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Increase the Time Period for Notice to Terminate a 
Tenancy at Will
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and
Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, GERE of 
Kennebunkport, ROEDER of Bangor, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SHAGOURY of 
Hallowell, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6002, first ¶, as amended by PL 2015, c. 293, §6, is further 
amended to read:
Tenancies at will must be terminated by either party by a minimum of 30 90 days' 
notice, except as provided in subsections 2 and 4, in writing for that purpose given to the 
other party, but if the landlord or the landlord's agent has made at least 3 good faith efforts 
to serve the tenant, that service may be accomplished by both mailing the notice by first 
class mail to the tenant's last known address and by leaving the notice at the tenant's last 
and usual place of abode.  In cases when the tenant has paid rent through the date when a 
30-day 90-day notice would expire, the notice must expire on or after the date through 
which the rent has been paid.  Either party may waive in writing the 30 90 days' notice at 
the time the notice is given, and at no other time prior to the giving of the notice.  A 
termination based on a 30-day 90-day notice is not affected by the receipt of money, 
whether previously owed or for current use and occupation, until the date a writ of 
possession is issued against the tenant during the period of actual occupancy after receipt 
of the notice.  When the tenancy is terminated, the tenant is liable to the process of forcible 
entry and detainer without further notice and without proof of any relation of landlord and 
tenant unless the tenant has paid, after service of the notice, rent that accrued after the 
termination of the tenancy.  These provisions apply to tenancies of buildings erected on 
land of another party.  Termination of the tenancy is deemed to occur at the expiration of 
the time fixed in the notice. A 30-day 90-day notice under this paragraph and a 7-day notice 
under subsection 2 may be combined in one notice to the tenant.
SUMMARY
Current law provides that for either party to terminate a tenancy at will, the party is 
required to provide a minimum of 30 days' notice. This bill increases that period of time to 
days.
An Act to Create the Small Communities Tourism Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0807
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: PERRY, MOORE, DAVIS, MALON
Amends: 5 MRSA §13090-O

Legislative Document
No. 807
H.P. 496
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Create the Small Communities Tourism Fund
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: DAVIS of East Machias, MALON of Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §13090-O is enacted to read:
§13090-O.  Small Communities Tourism Fund
1.  Fund established.  The Small Communities Tourism Fund, referred to in this 
section as "the fund," is established in the Office of Tourism to issue grants to small 
communities to promote tourism and events.  The fund consists of money received as 
appropriations, allocations and contributions from private and public sources.  The fund, to 
be accounted within the Office of Tourism, must be held separate and apart from all other 
money, funds and accounts.  Eligible investment earnings credited to the assets of the fund 
become part of the assets of the fund.  Any unexpended balances remaining in the fund at 
the end of any fiscal year do not lapse and must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
2.  Rules.  The Office of Tourism may adopt routine technical rules as defined in 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to carry out the purposes of the fund.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes the Small Communities Tourism Fund in the Department of 
Economic and Community Development, Office of Tourism to issue grants to small 
communities to promote tourism and events.
An Act to Allow Regional School Units with School Choice to Opt Out of School Choice
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0809
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DILL
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1479

Legislative Document
No. 809
H.P. 498
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Allow Regional School Units with School Choice to Opt 
Out of School Choice
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DILL of Old Town.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §1479, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  School choice opt-out.  A regional school unit operating under a plan described in 
section 1461, subsection 3 where some but not all of the students are attending the schools 
of the regional school unit may hold a referendum to amend the reorganization plan to 
remove any school choice provisions expressly allowing students to attend a school other 
than the school or schools operated by the regional school unit. The revised plan must 
include a transition period for students exercising the school choice option at the time of 
the referendum. The municipal officers of each municipality of the regional school unit 
shall place a warrant article substantially as follows on the ballot of a municipal referendum 
conducted in accordance with the referendum procedures applicable to the regional school 
unit of which the municipality is a member. 
"Article: Do you favor approving the regional school unit reorganization plan 
amendment to opt out of school choice options, with an effective date of (insert date)?
Yes No"
SUMMARY
This bill allows a regional school unit whose reorganization plan includes school 
choice for grade levels that had school choice in the prior school administrative units to 
hold a community referendum to amend the reorganization plan to opt out of the school 
choice provisions. The amended plan must include a transition period for students who are 
exercising the school choice option at the time of the referendum.
An Act to Amend Laws Affecting Tuition at State-approved Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0808
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DAVIS

Legislative Document
No. 808
H.P. 497
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Amend Laws Affecting Tuition at State-approved Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DAVIS of East Machias.
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 create a fund to reimburse school administrative units that pay tuition 
to state-approved schools after the October student counts are taken by the Department of 
Education. The bill would require that school administrative units that enroll tuition 
students in state-approved schools receive subsidy allocations that reflect actual tuition 
rates paid to the state-approved schools. The bill would require adjustments to state 
subsidies to be made at the end of the school year to fund students that enroll in a state-
approved school after the October enrollment deadline.
An Act to Restrict the Daytime and Nighttime Ktlhng of Coyotes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0814
Committee Amendment CA_A_H147 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §11224

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to HP 503, L D 814, "An Act to Restrict the 
Daytime and Nighttime Ktlhng of Coyotes" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out the title and substituting the followmg 
'An Act to Strengthen Maine's Ethical Hunting Tradit10n' 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg aftei the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11224, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2009, c 550, §3, 1s fmther 
amended to read 
1. Prohibition. A person may not waste a wdd bird or wild ammal that has been 
wounded or killed by that person while huntmg F01 purposes of this section, "waste" 
means to mtentionally leave a wounded or killed ammal m the field or forest without 
makmg a 1 easonable effort to retrieve and rende1 1t for consumpt10n or use Tius s!lbseebon 
does aot apply to coyote 
Sec. 2. Data collection. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wtldhfe shall 
develop a p10cess to improve year-round data collection and coyote management 
procedures, takmg mto cons1deratlon the use of electromc taggmg and surveys of coyote 
hunters and landowners 
Sec. 3. Report. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall report to the 
Jomt standmg committee of the Legislature havmg Junsd1ct10n over mland fisheries and 
wtldhfe matters no later than January 15, 2025 any data collected on coyote harvest and 
survey results ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment 1 eplaces the bill and changes the title The amendment removes the 
exception for coyote from the law govemmg waste of game The amendment also dtrects 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMTITEE AMENDMENT" A" to HP 503, L D 814 
the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildhfe to develop a process to improve year-
round data collection and coyote management pt ocedures, takmg mto consideration the use 
of electronic taggmg and surveys of coyote hunters and landowners This amendment also 
requires the department to report to the Jomt standmg committee of the Leg1slatuie havmg 
j1.risdict1on over inland fisheries and wildlife matters on coyote harvest data and survey 
results 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved 05/08/23 ;tk;rac 
LD814 
LR 192(02) 
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An Act to Restrict the Daytime and Nighttime Killing of Coyotes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment /f {H,,.... / J./1'{ \ 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any add1t10nal costs to the Department oflnland Fisheries and W1ldhfe to adopt the changes m this bill are expected 
to be mmor and can be absorbed w1thm existmg budgeted resources 
LR0192(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Study Methods to Increase Access to Medication-assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0813
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: EATON, GROHOSKI, CRAFTS, GRAHAM, MATHIESON, MILLETT, MILLIKEN

Legislative Document
No. 813
H.P. 502
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
Resolve, to Study Methods to Increase Access to Medication-assisted 
Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative EATON of Deer Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and
Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MATHIESON of 
Kittery, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.
Sec. 1.  Working group; access to medication-assisted treatment.  Resolved:  
That the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future shall convene a working group to study 
the feasibility of and barriers to establishing a mobile methadone clinic in the State and 
other methods to increase local access to medication-assisted treatment for substance use 
disorder.  At a minimum, the office shall invite to be members of the working group the 
director of opioid response within the office, the Commissioner of Health and Human 
Services, the Commissioner of Corrections, a member of the Maine Board of Pharmacy, 
representatives of organizations offering medication-assisted treatment, a representative of 
hospitals in the State and individuals who represent organizations that are actively involved 
with issues relating to substance use disorder in the State including at least one individual 
from each of the following regions: Washington and Hancock Counties; Kennebec, 
Somerset and Penobscot Counties; York and Cumberland Counties; Aroostook and 
Piscataquis Counties; Knox, Waldo, Sagadahoc and Lincoln Counties; and Oxford, 
Franklin and Androscoggin Counties.  By December 6, 2023, the office shall submit a 
report related to the study, including recommendations and any suggested legislation, to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services.  The committee may report 
out a bill relating to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to convene a 
working group to study the feasibility of and barriers to establishing a mobile methadone 
clinic in the State and other methods to increase local access to medication-assisted 
treatment for substance use disorder.  It requires the office to submit a report related to the 
study, including recommendations and any suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Health and Human Services by December 6, 2023 and authorizes the 
committee to report out a bill relating to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 
131st Legislature.
An Act to Provide Integrated Behav10ral Health Services to Sexual V 1olence Survivors
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0816
Committee Amendment CA_A_H81 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 505, L D 816, "An Act to Provide 
Integrated Behav10ral Health Services to Sexual V 1olence Survivors" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcorporates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/13/23 :tPae. 
LD816 
LR 767(02) 
An Act to Provide Integrated Behavioral Health Services to Sexual Violence Survivors 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment,, (H -8'/'\ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$100,000 
$100,000 
FY 2024-25 
$775,000 
$775,000 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$775,000 
$775,000 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$775 QQ0 
$775,000 
The bill mcludes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $100,000 m fiscal 
year 2023-24 and $775,000 m fiscal year 2024-25 for the State's sexual assault support centers to hire up to 7 
behavioral health professionals to provide services and receive trammg on working with victims of sexual assault, 
sexual explo1tat10n and sexual v10lence or related trauma 
LR0767(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow the Crew Member of a Holder of an Elver Fishing License to Empty an Elver Fyke Net
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0817
Committee Amendment CA_A_H89 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §6505-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to HP 506, L D 817, "An Act to Allow the 
Crew Member of a Holder of an Elver Fishing License to Empty an Elver Fyke Net" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6505-A, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2013, c 468, §24, is 
amended to read 
1-A. Licensed activity. The holder of an elver fishing license or elver fishmg license 
with crew may fish for, take or possess elvers The holder of an elver fishing license or 
elver fishing license with crew may transport and sell w1thm state limits elvers that the 
license holder has taken The holder of an elver fishmg license with crew is hable for the 
licensed activities under this subsect10n of an unlicensed crew member assisting that 
license holder pursuant to subsection 1-B Only the The license holder to whom a tag 1s 
issued or the unlicensed crew member may empty an elver fyke net ' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter 01 section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that either an elver fishing license holder or an unlicensed 
crew member may empty an elver fyke net 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/23/23 ;:!;Pae 
LD 817 
LR 223(02) 
An Act to Allow the Crew Member of a Holder of an Elver Fishing License to Empty an Elver Fyke 
Net 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ;f' (jl- 8'i) 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - General Fund 
Any add1t10nal costs to the Department of Manne Resources from the prov1S1ons ofthts btll are expected to be mmor 
and can be absorbed w1thm ex1stmg budgeted resources 
LR0223(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide Integrated Behavioral Health Services to Sexual Violence Survivors
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0816
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STOVER, CRAVEN, GRAHAM, GRAMLICH, MILLETT, O'CONNELL, O'NEIL, PRINGLE, ZAGER

Legislative Document
No. 816
H.P. 505
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Provide Integrated Behavioral Health Services to Sexual 
Violence Survivors
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, 
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, O'CONNELL of Brewer, 
O'NEIL of Saco, PRINGLE of Windham, ZAGER of Portland.
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 funding for the State's sexual assault support centers to hire up to 7 
behavioral health professionals to provide services and receive training on working with 
victims of sexual assault, sexual exploitation and sexual violence or related trauma.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$100,000
$775,000
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__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$100,000
$775,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding for the State's sexual assault support centers to hire up to 7 
behavioral health professionals to provide services and receive training on working with 
victims of sexual assault, sexual exploitation and sexual violence or related trauma.
An Act to Allow the Crew Member of a Holder of an Elver Fishing License to Empty an Elver Fyke Net
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0817
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: STROUT, MOORE, CYRWAY, DAVIS, DILL, EATON, HEPLER, LANDRY, MILLIKEN, WILLIAMS
Amends: 12 MRSA §6505-A

Legislative Document
No. 817
H.P. 506
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Allow the Crew Member of a Holder of an Elver Fishing 
License to Empty an Elver Fyke Net
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: CYRWAY of Albion, DAVIS of East Machias, DILL of Old Town, EATON 
of Deer Isle, HEPLER of Woolwich, LANDRY of Farmington, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, 
WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, fishing for or taking elvers within the waters of the State may occur only 
between March 22nd and June 7th, or until Maine's elver quota, as established by the 
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, has been met, whichever is earlier; and
Whereas, the elvers taken during the 2022 fishing season were worth nearly 
$20,000,000 at the docks; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order for it to be in effect for the 2023 fishing season; 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.  12 MRSA §6505-A, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 468, §24, is 
amended to read:
1-A.  Licensed activity.  The holder of an elver fishing license or elver fishing license 
with crew may fish for, take or possess elvers.  The holder of an elver fishing license or 
elver fishing license with crew may transport and sell within state limits elvers that the 
license holder has taken.  The holder of an elver fishing license with crew is liable for the 
licensed activities under this subsection of an unlicensed crew member assisting that 
license holder pursuant to subsection 1‑B.  Only the license holder to whom a tag is issued 
The unlicensed crew member may empty an elver fyke net.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill permits an unlicensed crew member of a holder of an elver fishing license to 
empty an elver fyke net.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0818
Committee Amendment CA_A_H533 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0815
Committee Amendment CA_A_H323 (House)

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An Act to Establish an Emergency Fuel Reserve
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0818
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: HYMES, DUCHARME, FOSTER, HARRINGTON

Legislative Document
No. 818
H.P. 507
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Establish an Emergency Fuel Reserve
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, FOSTER of Dexter, Senator: 
HARRINGTON of York.
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 establish an emergency fuel reserve for up to 90 days of fuel that the 
State could use in an emergency event, such as when the cost of heating oil for state 
residents is excessive.  The State would be required to purchase fuel to resupply the reserve 
when the cost of fuel is low.  The State would be authorized to contract with a vendor to 
store and manage the fuel reserve.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0819
Committee Amendment CA_A_H540 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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