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An Act to Provide Electronic Access to Confidential Juror Information
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0339
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SHEEHAN
Amends: 14 MRSA §1254-A

Legislative Document
No. 339
H.P. 213
House of Representatives, January 30, 2023
An Act to Provide Electronic Access to Confidential Juror 
Information
(EMERGENCY)
Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
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 judicial branch has already purchased and implemented the technology 
necessary to effectuate the electronic transfer of information as permitted by this 
legislation; 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.  14 MRSA §1254-A, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2005, c. 285, §1, is further 
amended to read:
7.  Availability of qualification forms.  The names of prospective jurors and the 
contents of juror qualification forms are confidential and may not be disclosed except as 
provided in this chapter.  The names of prospective jurors and the contents of juror 
qualification forms may at the discretion of the court be made available to the attorneys 
and their agents and investigators and the pro se parties at the courthouse for use in the 
conduct of voir dire examination. The court may provide this information electronically on 
request.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect 30 days after approval.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the court to electronically provide the names of prospective jurors and 
the contents of juror qualification forms to authorized persons upon their request.
An Act to Streamline Licensing by Matching Federal Licensing Requirements for Occupations Licensed Federally
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0342
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: DUCHARME, ANDREWS, CARMICHAEL, SMITH, THORNE

Legislative Document
No. 342
H.P. 216
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Streamline Licensing by Matching Federal Licensing 
Requirements for Occupations Licensed Federally
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, SMITH 
of Palermo, THORNE of Carmel.
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 streamline state licensing and reciprocity rules to match federal 
licensing requirements for occupations licensed or certified at the federal level.
An Act Regarding the Purpose and Responsibilities of the State Regulatory System for Public Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0340
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DUCHARME, LAVIGNE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §101

Legislative Document
No. 340
H.P. 214
House of Representatives, January 30, 2023
An Act Regarding the Purpose and Responsibilities of the State 
Regulatory System for Public Utilities
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Representative: LAVIGNE of Berwick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §101, as amended by PL 2021, c. 279, §1, is further amended 
to read:
§101.  Statement of purpose
The purpose of this Title is to ensure that there is a regulatory system for public utilities 
in the State and for other entities subject to this Title that is consistent with the public 
interest and with other requirements of law and to provide for reasonable licensing 
requirements for competitive electricity providers.  The basic purpose of this regulatory 
system as it applies to public utilities subject to service regulation under this Title is to 
ensure safe, reasonable and adequate service, to assist in minimizing the cost of energy 
available to the State’s consumers, to ensure that the rates of public utilities subject to rate 
regulation are just and reasonable to customers and public utilities and to reduce 
greenhouse gas emissions to meet the greenhouse gas emissions reduction levels set forth 
in Title 38, section 576‑A educate consumers to make independent and informed utility 
choices.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the basic purpose of 
the State's regulatory system for public utilities and instead requires that the regulatory 
system educate consumers to make independent and informed utility choices.
An Act to Invest man Educational Techmc1an Trammg Program to Address Shortages m Pubhc Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0343
Committee Amendment CA_A_H214 (House)

COivlMITTEE .AN.IBNDJvIBNT ~"to HP 217, L D 343, "An Act to Invest man 
Educational Techmc1an Trammg Program to Address Shortages m Pubhc Schools" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which 1s the ma.1onty report of the committee, mcorporates a fiscal 
note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/16/23 ;:/;Pae 
LD343 
LR 863(02) 
An Act to Invest in an Educational Technician Training Program to Address Shortages in Public 
Schools 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment;r ii- ;21'/ l 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
{!:: 
r_J 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Genet al Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$200,000 
$200,000 
FY 2024-25 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$200r ()()() 
$200,000 
Thts btll mcludes ongomg General Fund appropriations of $200,000 per year begmmng m fiscal year 2023-24 to the 
Mame Community College System to support the Learning Facthtator Credential Program at Eastern Mame 
Com.mumty College 
LR0863(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Invest man Educational Techmcrnn Trammg Program to Address Shortages m Pubhc Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0343
Senate Amendment SA_A_S448 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" IJ" to HP 217, LD 343, "An Act to Invest man 
Educational Techmcrnn Trammg Program to Address Shortages m Pubhc Schools" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 
Appropriations and allocations. The followmg appropnat1ons and 
allocations are made 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE 
Mame Commumty College System - Board of Trustees 0556 
Imtiative Provides one-time funds to support the Leammg Facilitator Credential Program 
at Eastern Mame Commumty College 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Amend the bill by relettenng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the appropnat10ns and allocat10ns sect10n It p1 ovides a 
one-time General Fund appropriation m fiscal year 2024-25 
SPONSORED BY: ~(i,,,v1J D 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQU1RE 
(See attached) 
Page I - 131LR0863(04) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07 /18/23 .::tPae.. 
LD343 
LR 863(04) 
An Act to Invest m an Educational Technician Traming Program to Address Shortages m Pubhc 
Schools 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
Gene1 al Fund 
Appropnabons/Allocat10ns 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A' to Ongmal BIil 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of A..;droscoggm 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($200,000) 
$0 
($200,000) 
$0 
Pro1ect10ns 
FY 2025-26 
($200,000) 
($200,000) 
ProJ ect10ns 
FY 2026-27 
($200,000) 
($200,000) 
This amendment ehmmates the ongomg General Fund appropnat10ns of $200,000 per year mcluded m the bill 
begmning m fiscal year 2023-24 to the Mame Community College System to support the Leammg Fac1htator 
Credential Program at Eastern Mame Community College and mstead provides a one-tnne General Fund 
appropnat1011 of $200,000 m fiscal year 2024-25 for the same purpose 
LR0863(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act to Establish Maine Alewife Day
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0344
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DAVIS, MOORE, DILL, HEPLER, PERRY, RUSSELL, STROUT, GROHOSKI
Amends: 1 MRSA §150-S

Legislative Document
No. 344
H.P. 218
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Establish Maine Alewife Day
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DAVIS of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: DILL of Old Town, HEPLER of Woolwich, PERRY of Calais, RUSSELL of 
Verona Island, STROUT of Harrington, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §150-S is enacted to read:
§150-S.  Maine Alewife Day
The Saturday before Memorial Day of each year is designated as Maine Alewife Day, 
and the Governor shall issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the 
State to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate activity.
SUMMARY
This bill designates the Saturday before Memorial Day of each year as Maine Alewife 
Day and directs the Governor to issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the 
people of the State to observe the day in suitable places with appropriate activity.
An Act to Invest in an Educational Technician Training Program to Address Shortages in Public Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0343
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN

Legislative Document
No. 343
H.P. 217
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Invest in an Educational Technician Training Program to 
Address Shortages in Public Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN 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.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE
Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to support the Learning Facilitator Credential Program 
at Eastern Maine Community College.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$200,000
$200,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$200,000
$200,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds to support the Learning Facilitator Credential 
Program at Eastern Maine Community College beginning in fiscal year 2023-24.
An Act Regarding Educational Policies and Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0345
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN

Legislative Document
No. 345
H.P. 219
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act Regarding Educational Policies and Programs
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
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 direct the Department of Education to develop policies and 
programs to assist all Maine students to succeed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0347
Committee Amendment CA_A_H657 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0348
Committee Amendment CA_A_H449 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0348
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S333 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Clarify the Requirements for Family Caregivers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0346
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FAY

Legislative Document
No. 346
H.P. 220
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Clarify the Requirements for Family Caregivers
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
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 the requirements for family caregivers.
An Act Regarding In-court Appearance Requirements for Persons Authorized to Serve Eviction Notices and the Process for Serving a Writ of Possession
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0347
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CYRWAY, MOORE, BRADSTREET, CLUCHEY, DILL, DRINKWATER, GREENWOOD
Amends: 14 MRSA §6001, 14 MRSA §6005

Legislative Document
No. 347
H.P. 221
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act Regarding In-court Appearance Requirements for Persons 
Authorized to Serve Eviction Notices and the Process for Serving a 
Writ of Possession
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CYRWAY of Albion.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, DILL of Old 
Town, DRINKWATER of Milford, GREENWOOD of Wales.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6001, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Service of notice.  If a notice served pursuant to this section, section 6002, section 
6025 or Title 10, section 9097 is served by a person authorized to make service under 
section 702 or 703, that person does not need to be present at the court hearing to testify to 
the service of the notice.  The written evidence of actual service of the notice must be 
prescribed by rule of court.
Sec. 2.  14 MRSA §6005, first ¶, as amended by PL 1999, c. 248, §3, is further 
amended to read:
When the defendant is defaulted or fails to show sufficient cause, judgment must be 
rendered against the defendant by the District Court for possession of the premises.  Seven 
calendar days after the judgment is entered, the court shall issue the writ of possession to 
remove the defendant.  The writ may be served by a sheriff or a constable.  If at least 3 
After one good faith efforts on 3 different days have effort has been made to serve the 
defendant, service may be accomplished by both mailing the notice by first-class mail to 
the defendant's last known address and leaving the writ of possession at the defendant's last 
and usual place of abode.  A writ of possession may not issue in any case in which the 
ground for termination of the tenancy at will was rent arrearage and the defendant paid the 
amount necessary to reinstate the tenancy as provided by section 6002.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that if a sheriff, deputy or constable serves a notice in connection 
with an eviction, that sheriff, deputy or constable does not need to be present at the court 
hearing to testify to the service of the notice.  It also provides that after one good faith effort 
has been made to serve the defendant with a writ of possession, service may be 
accomplished by both mailing the notice by first-class mail to the defendant's last known 
address and leaving the writ of possession at the defendant's last and usual place of abode.  
Current law requires 3 good faith efforts on 3 different days to serve the defendant.
An Act to Make Menstrual Products Available in Certain Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0348
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CLOUTIER, DAUGHTRY, BRENNAN, CRAFTS, DODGE, ROEDER, SHEEHAN, TERRY, CARNEY, RAFFERTY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6502

Legislative Document
No. 348
H.P. 222
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Make Menstrual Products Available in Certain Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CRAFTS of Newcastle, DODGE of Belfast, 
ROEDER of Bangor, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, TERRY of Gorham, Senators: CARNEY of 
Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6502 is enacted to read:
§6502.  Access to menstrual products
A school administrative unit shall require its schools that serve students in any of 
grades 6 to 12 to make available menstrual products to students at no cost in all school 
bathrooms.  For purposes of this section, "menstrual products" means tampons and sanitary 
pads used with respect to menstruation.
SUMMARY
This bill requires school administrative units to require their schools that serve students 
in any of grades 6 to 12 to make available menstrual products to students at no cost in all 
school bathrooms.
An Act to Support Farm Workers and Farmers by Addressing Unionization of Farm Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0349
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: ROEDER, TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 349
H.P. 223
House of Representatives, January 31, 2023
An Act to Support Farm Workers and Farmers by Addressing 
Unionization of Farm Workers
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot.
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 support farm worker unionization.
An Act to Prevent Dog Breed Discrimination by Insurance Companies
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0350
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BAILEY, BEEBE-CENTER, BENNETT, CHIPMAN, LAWRENCE, LIBBY, CLOUTIER, DODGE, STOVER
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3062

Legislative Document
No. 350
S.P. 157
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Prevent Dog Breed Discrimination by Insurance 
Companies
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BAILEY of York.
Cosponsored by Senators: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, BENNETT of Oxford, CHIPMAN of 
Cumberland, LAWRENCE of York, LIBBY of Cumberland, Representatives: CLOUTIER of 
Lewiston, DODGE of Belfast, STOVER of Boothbay.
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 related to ownership of certain breeds of dogs prohibited
An insurance company authorized to transact business in this State may not cancel, 
refuse to issue or renew or charge an increased premium for a property insurance policy 
subject to this subchapter solely on the basis of a policyholder's ownership of a certain 
breed of dog.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the cancellation or nonrenewal of a property insurance policy solely 
on the basis of a policyholder's ownership of a certain breed of dog.  The bill also prohibits 
an increase in the premium for the policy.
An Act Concerning Substance Use Disorder, Treatment, Recovery, Prevention and Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0353
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARRIN, MADIGAN, BENNETT, KEIM

Legislative Document
No. 353
S.P. 160
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act Concerning Substance Use Disorder, Treatment, Recovery, 
Prevention and Education
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville and
Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, KEIM of Oxford.
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 improve and expand treatment and recovery services for persons with 
substance use disorder, strengthen prevention efforts and modernize education 
requirements for clinicians.
An Act to Establish the Maine Mariculture Development Collaborative
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0352
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: CARNEY

Legislative Document
No. 352
S.P. 159
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Establish the Maine Mariculture Development 
Collaborative
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
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 the Maine Mariculture Development Collaborative.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0354
Committee Amendment CA_A_S150 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0354
Committee Amendment CA_B_S151 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the Use of Engineers on Public Works Projects over $100,000
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0354
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: FARRIN

Legislative Document
No. 354
S.P. 161
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the Use of Engineers on 
Public Works Projects over $100,000
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
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 amend the laws governing the use of engineers on public works 
projects when the contemplated expenditure for the completed project exceeds $100,000.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0355
Committee Amendment CA_A_S47 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Refocus the Purpose and Duties of the Cannabis Advisory Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0355
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 355
S.P. 162
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Refocus the Purpose and Duties of the Cannabis Advisory 
Commission
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
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 enact measures to streamline the membership of the Cannabis 
Advisory Commission and amend its purpose and duties.
An Act to Invest in Construction Industry Workforce Development
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0356
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 356
S.P. 163
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Invest in Construction Industry Workforce Development
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
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 enact measures to fund an investment of state resources for the 
expansion of construction workforce development programs and the marketing of those 
programs, based on recommendations of the Commission to Increase Housing 
Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals.
An Act to Ensure That Restrooms Are Available for Use During Business Hours at Certain Drive-through Restaurants
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0358
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LIBBY
Amends: 22 MRSA §1685, 22 MRSA §1686, 22 MRSA §1688

Legislative Document
No. 358
S.P. 165
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Ensure That Restrooms Are Available for Use During 
Business Hours at Certain Drive-through Restaurants
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1685, sub-§2 is enacted to read:
2.  Drive-through restaurant.  "Drive-through restaurant" means a restaurant that has 
facilities for customers to consume food inside the building where the food is prepared, but 
that is open only for drive-through food service.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1686, first ¶, as amended by PL 2013, c. 264, §2, is further 
amended to read:
An eating establishment or drive-through restaurant must provide at least one toilet 
facility for the use of its customers. Toilet facilities that require access through the food 
preparation area or the use of which would in any way cause the establishment to be in 
violation of any state law or rule may not be considered as fulfilling this requirement. The 
location of the toilets must be clearly marked, and the toilets must be maintained in a 
sanitary condition and in good repair and their location must be identifiable from the eating 
area. There may not be a charge for their use. Lavatory facilities must be located within or 
immediately adjacent to all toilet rooms or vestibules.
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §1688, 2nd ¶ is enacted to read:
When renewing a license pursuant to chapter 562, the department shall consider 
whether a drive-through restaurant was in compliance with section 1686. 
SUMMARY
This bill requires restaurants that have facilities for customers to consume food inside 
the building where the food is prepared, but that are open only for drive-through food 
service, to provide at least one toilet facility for the use of its customers.
An Act to Require the Nonwires Alternative Coordinator to Review and Analyze Plans to Build, Upgrade or Replace a Substation
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0357
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: LAWRENCE

Legislative Document
No. 357
S.P. 164
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Require the Nonwires Alternative Coordinator to Review 
and Analyze Plans to Build, Upgrade or Replace a Substation
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE 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 extend the duties of the nonwires alternative coordinator to the review 
of plans to develop or upgrade substations that are not included in plans to upgrade larger 
elements of the electric transmission and distribution system.
An Act to Increase the Reimbursement for Electronic Consultations Through Medicaid
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0361
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 361
S.P. 168
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Increase the Reimbursement for Electronic Consultations 
Through Medicaid
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
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 enact measures to increase the reimbursement for electronic 
consultations through Medicaid in the State.
An Act to Amend the Androscoggin County Charter
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0360
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE

Legislative Document
No. 360
S.P. 167
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Amend the Androscoggin County Charter
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would address the Androscoggin County charter.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0361
Committee Amendment CA_A_S254 (Senate)

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An Act to Address Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Call Wait Times
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0359
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 359
S.P. 166
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Address Department of Health and Human Services 
Assistance Call Wait Times
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
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 enact measures to address assistance call wait times at the 
Department of Health and Human Services for Medicaid and other public assistance 
programs.
An Act to Clarify Coverage for Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Under the State Employer Group Health Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0362
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BALDACCI
Amends: 5 MRSA §285

Legislative Document
No. 362
S.P. 169
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Clarify Coverage for Retired County and Municipal Law 
Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Under the State 
Employer Group Health Plan
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1, ¶K, as amended by PL 2019, c. 424, §2, is further 
amended to read:
K.  Any employee of a school administrative unit as defined in Title 20‑A, section 1, 
subsection 26 or of an educational advisory organization as described in Title 30‑A, 
section 5724, subsection 9; and
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1, ¶L, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 424, §3, is amended 
to read:
L.  Any employee of an academy approved for tuition purposes in accordance with 
Title 20‑A, sections 2951 to 2955.; and
Sec. 3.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1, ¶M is enacted to read:
M.  A retired county or municipal law enforcement officer or retired municipal 
firefighter who meets the requirements for coverage under subsection 11-A.
Sec. 4.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1-B, as amended by PL 2019, c. 424, §4, is further 
amended to read:
1-B.  Ineligibility.  Except as provided in subsection 1, paragraphs K and, L and M 
and subsection 11‑A, members of the Maine Municipal Association and active employees 
of counties and municipalities and instrumentalities thereof, including quasi-municipal 
corporations, are not eligible to participate in the group health plan under this section.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that a retired county or municipal law enforcement officer or retired 
municipal firefighter is eligible to enroll in the group health plan offered to state employees 
if the officer or firefighter meets the requirements for the Retired County and Municipal 
Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Health Insurance Program.
An Act to Expand the Jurisdiction of the Sentence Review Panel of the Supreme Judicial Court
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0363
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BEEBE-CENTER
Amends: 15 MRSA §2151, 15 MRSA §2157, 15 MRSA §2157-A

Legislative Document
No. 363
S.P. 170
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Expand the Jurisdiction of the Sentence Review Panel of 
the Supreme Judicial Court
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §2151, as amended by PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §42, is further 
amended to read:
§2151.  Application to the Supreme Judicial Court by defendant for review of certain 
sentences
In cases arising in the District Court or, the Superior Court or the Unified Criminal 
Docket in which a defendant has been convicted of a criminal offense and sentenced to a 
term of imprisonment of one year or more, a term of probation, a fine or restitution, the 
defendant may apply to the Supreme Judicial Court, sitting as the Law Court, for review of 
the sentence, except:
1.  Different term sentence could not be imposed.  In any case in which a different 
term of imprisonment, term of probation, fine or restitution could not have been imposed;
2.  Plea agreements.  In any case in which the particular disposition involving 
imprisonment, probation, a fine or restitution was imposed as a result of a court accepting 
a recommendation of the type specified in the Maine Rules of Unified Criminal Procedure, 
Rule 11A, subsection (a)(2) or (a)(4); or
3.  Restitution.  As limited by Title 17‑A, section 2017.
Sec. 2.  15 MRSA §2157, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 218, §5, is repealed.
Sec. 3.  15 MRSA §2157-A is enacted to read:
§2157-A.  Stay of execution of sentence and post-conviction bail authorized for 
sentence appeal
A defendant convicted of a criminal offense who has applied under this chapter for 
review of the defendant's sentence may apply for:
1.  Stay of execution.  A stay of execution of the sentence as provided by the Maine 
Rules of Unified Criminal Procedure and the Maine Rules of Appellate Procedure; or
2.  Post-conviction bail.  Post-conviction bail as provided in section 1051.
SUMMARY
This bill expands the jurisdiction of the Sentence Review Panel of the Supreme Judicial 
Court from reviewing terms of imprisonment of one year or more to reviewing terms of 
imprisonment of any duration, terms of probation, fines or restitution.  It authorizes, for an 
applicant seeking sentence review, a stay of execution of the sentence and post-conviction 
bail.
An Act to Support Compliance and Establish Graduated Sanctions Under the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0365
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, RISEMAN, JACKSON, FAULKINGHAM, PLUECKER, SUPICA, TALBOT ROSS, WILLIAMS
Amends: 22 MRSA §2424

Legislative Document
No. 365
S.P. 172
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Support Compliance and Establish Graduated Sanctions 
Under the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative RISEMAN of Harrison and
Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter 
Harbor, PLUECKER of Warren, SUPICA of Bangor, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, 
WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2424, sub-§4, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 452, §10 and 
amended by PL 2021, c. 669, §5, is further amended to read:
A.  Minimum oversight requirements for dispensaries and registered caregivers and the 
one permitted additional location at which a dispensary cultivates cannabis plants for 
medical use by qualifying patients; and
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §2424, sub-§4, ¶B, as amended by PL 2019, c. 217, §4 and PL 
2021, c. 669, §5, is further amended to read:
B.  Minimum security requirements for registered caregivers operating caregiver retail 
stores pursuant to section 2423‑A, subsection 2, paragraph P and registered 
dispensaries and any additional location at which a dispensary cultivates cannabis 
plants for medical use by qualifying patients.; and
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §2424, sub-§4, ¶C is enacted to read:
C.  A graduated enforcement plan for violations of this chapter or rules adopted under 
this chapter that provides for enforcement actions that are proportional to the 
seriousness of the violation and reasonable in comparison to similar violations in the 
State's alcohol industry, including, but not limited to, warnings, plans of correction, 
fines and suspensions and revocations.  The department shall establish a process to 
solicit input in the development of the enforcement plan under this paragraph from 
caregivers, registered caregivers, dispensaries and qualifying patients with significant 
knowledge of and experience in the medical use of cannabis.  The department shall 
publish the enforcement plan and inspection requirements under section 2430-G, 
subsection 2 in a manner that is easily available to the public, including in an online 
format.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to adopt 
major substantive rules to develop a graduated enforcement plan for violations of the Maine 
Medical Use of Cannabis Act or rules adopted under the Act, to include a stakeholder 
process in the adoption of those rules and to make the enforcement plan publicly available.
An Act Regarding Circumstances Under Which an Automobile Insurer May Decline to Renew a Policy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0368
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: LIBBY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2916-A

Legislative Document
No. 368
S.P. 175
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act Regarding Circumstances Under Which an Automobile 
Insurer May Decline to Renew a Policy
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2916-A, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 336, §1, is 
amended to read:
D.  Operating a motor vehicle in excess of the speed limit or reckless driving or any 
combination thereof on 3 or more occasions if that operation or reckless driving results 
in the suspension or revocation of the person's driver's license;
SUMMARY
Under current law, an automobile insurer may nonrenew a policy when a named 
insured or any operator who either resides in the same household or customarily operates 
an automobile insured under the policy is convicted of operating a motor vehicle in excess 
of the speed limit or reckless driving or any combination thereof on 3 or more occasions. 
This bill amends that provision to provide that the insurer may nonrenew the insurance 
policy when a named insured or any operator who either resides in the same household or 
customarily operates an automobile insured under the policy is convicted of operating a 
motor vehicle in excess of the speed limit or reckless driving if that operation or reckless 
driving results in the suspension or revocation of the person's driver's license.
An Act to Promote Workforce Development
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0366
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: CURRY

Legislative Document
No. 366
S.P. 173
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Promote Workforce Development
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would promote workforce development in the State.
An Act to Allow Repurposed Military Vehicles to Be Registered and Operated on Maine Roads
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0369
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LIBBY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §101, 29-A MRSA §458-C

Legislative Document
No. 369
S.P. 176
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Allow Repurposed Military Vehicles to Be Registered and 
Operated on Maine Roads
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §101, sub-§20-A is enacted to read:
20-A.  Demilitarized vehicle.  "Demilitarized vehicle" means an automobile that was 
built for and used by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force 
or Coast Guard and has been lawfully purchased by a person for civilian use.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §458-C is enacted to read:
§458-C.  Demilitarized vehicles
A demilitarized vehicle may be registered in accordance with the provisions of this 
section.
1.  Registration fee.  The fee for the demilitarized vehicle registration plate is the motor 
vehicle registration fee required by section 501, subsection 1 and the excise tax required 
by Title 36, section 1482.
2.  Registration plates.  The Secretary of State shall issue a registration certificate and 
a set of demilitarized vehicle registration plates in a 3-number and 3-letter combination 
sequence to be displayed on the vehicle.
3.  Application.  An application for registration of a demilitarized vehicle under this 
section must be accompanied by evidence of the transfer of title from the United States 
Government to the registrant and an affidavit that the vehicle is garaged or maintained in 
the State.
4.  Registration.  The registration must indicate that the vehicle is a demilitarized 
vehicle.
5.  Vanity plates.  The Secretary of State may issue vanity plates for demilitarized 
vehicles in accordance with section 453 and may not duplicate vanity plates issued in 
another class of plate.
6.  Weight limit.  A demilitarized vehicle registration plate may be issued only for a 
motor vehicle that does not exceed 10,000 pounds.
7.  Inspection.  A demilitarized vehicle is subject to the inspection requirements of 
section 1751, except that the Chief of the State Police may provide certain exemptions 
pursuant to section 1769.
SUMMARY
This bill allows for repurposed military vehicles to be registered and operated on Maine 
roads.
An Act to Address Certain Local Zoning Ordinances Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0371
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE

Legislative Document
No. 371
S.P. 178
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Address Certain Local Zoning Ordinances
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to address certain local zoning ordinances.
An Act to Protect Marine Resources in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0370
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: RENY

Legislative Document
No. 370
S.P. 177
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Protect Marine Resources in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
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 protect marine resources in the State.
An Act to Increase Enforcement and Accountability for Wage and Hour Violations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0372
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 372
S.P. 179
In Senate, January 31, 2023
An Act to Increase Enforcement and Accountability for Wage and 
Hour Violations
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
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 increase enforcement and accountability for wage and hour 
violations.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 570: Uniform Reporting System for Prescription Drug Price Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0375
Committee Amendment CA_A_H13 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 226, L.D. 375, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 570: 
Uniform Reporting System for 
Prescription Drug Price Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data 
Organization" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "authorized" the following: 'only if the rule is amended in Section 
2(C)(l)(a) to correct the cross-reference' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes final adoption of the rule only if the rule is amended to 
correct a cross-reference. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/20/23 :Wat:!-
LD 375 
LR 2403(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 570: Uniform Reporting System for 
Prescription Drug Price Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A' CA (f/-13) 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any costs related to final adoption of portions of Chapter 570: Uniform Reporting System for Prescription Drug Price 
Data Sets, a major substantive rule of the Maine Health Data Organization, are anticipated to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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