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An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Recreational Freshwater Fishing with Respect to a Portion of Middle River in Marshfield and Machias
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0441
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, STROUT
Amends: 12 MRSA §12458

Legislative Document
No. 441
H.P. 274
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Recreational Freshwater 
Fishing with Respect to a Portion of Middle River in Marshfield and 
Machias
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DAVIS of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Representative: STROUT of Harrington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12458, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.  Middle River.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the portion of 
Middle River in Marshfield and Machias below the bridge on Marshfield Flats Road 
downstream to the mouth of Smelt Brook is open to recreational fishing by an owner of the 
land immediately adjacent to the river or any member of that owner's immediate family, as 
long as the owner or family member holds a valid license to fish issued under section 
12501.
SUMMARY
This bill allows an owner of the land immediately adjacent to Middle River in 
Marshfield and Machias or that owner's immediate family to fish on Middle River.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0442
Committee Amendment CA_A_H123 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Prohibit Marriage of Any Person Under 18 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0443
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: O'CONNELL, JACKSON, GEIGER, GRAMLICH, LEMELIN, MATHIESON, MORIARTY, SUPICA, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 19-A MRSA §652

Legislative Document
No. 443
H.P. 276
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Prohibit Marriage of Any Person Under 18 Years of Age
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, LEMELIN of 
Chelsea, MATHIESON of Kittery, MORIARTY of Cumberland, SUPICA of Bangor, Speaker 
TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §652, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2019, c. 340, §10, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  19-A MRSA §652, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2019, c. 340, §11 and c. 535, 
§1, is further amended to read:
8.  Parties under 16 18 years of age.  The clerk or State Registrar of Vital Statistics 
may not issue a marriage license to a person under 16 18 years of age.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law to prohibit marriage of any person under 18 years of age.
An Act to Designate First Responders and Other Public Safety Professionals as a Special Risk Population for the Purposes oflmproving Insurance Coverage for the Effects of Trauma
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0444
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H959 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 199; 
L.D. 444, "An Act to Designate First Responders and Other Public Safety Professionals as 
a Special Risk Population for the Purposes oflmproving Insurance Coverage for the Effects 
of Trauma" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 30 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: 
112025
and inserting the following: '2027' 
Amend the amendment by relettel'ing or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the application date to provide that the requil'ements in 
Committee Amendment "A" apply to health insurance policies, contracts and certificates 
executed; delivered, issued for delive1y, continued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. 
SPONSORED BY: __,...~::::=:::::::::_....(L~.LL..?::::::./-----
(Representative PERRY, A.) 
TOWN: Calais 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/l 0/24 ~ae:. 
LD444 
LR 1803(04) 
.. An. Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage fot• Spe~ialized Risk Screening.for First Responders 
and Other Public Safety Professionals 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 1'A_1 to Committee Amendment "A" ( H -959) 
Sponsor: Rep, Perry of Calais 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Appropriatio1is/Allocations 
Genernl Fund 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2024-25 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($418,548) 
($154,472) 
($418,548) 
($154,472) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($418,548) 
($154,472) 
($418,548) 
($154,472) 
This amendment changes the application date from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2027. This removes the projections 
for fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27. Under the amendment, the requirements of the bill apply to health 
plans issued or renewed on or after Jaima1y 11 2027. The State Employee Health Plan's first impacted plan year will 
now be fiscal year 2027-28 and is estimated to cost $927,046 annually thereafter. The costs are split across the 
General Fund ($418,548), Highway Fund ($154,472) and all other funds ($354,026). 
LRI 803(04) "Fiscal Note" Page I of l
An Act to Support Higher Education m Mame by Providmg Funds to Mame's Commumty Colleges
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0447
Committee Amendment CA_A_S58 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/-J " to SP 202, L D 447, "An Act to Support 
Higher Education m Mame by Providmg Funds to Mame's Commumty Colleges" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcorporates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/13/23 ~ae 
LD447 
LR 1290(02) 
An Act to Support Higher Education m Maine by Providmg Funds to Mame's Community Colleges 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'if ( S-5BJ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Genet al Fund 
Appropnat10ns/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detad and Notes 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$5,000,000 
$5,000,000 
$5,000,000 
$5,000,000 
Project10ns 
FY 2025-26 
$5,000,000 
$5,000,000 
ProJections 
FY 2026-27 
$5,000,000 
$5,QQO,~vv 
This bill mcludes ongomg General Fund appropnat10ns of $5,000,000 per year begmmng m fiscal year 2023-24 to the 
Mame Community College System to support students' learning and complet10n for a credential of value 
LR1290(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Designate First Responders and Other Public Safety Professionals as a Special Risk Population for the Purposes of Improving Insurance Coverage for the Effects of Trauma
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0444
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BAILEY, COPELAND, RENY, ARFORD, CLUCHEY, MASTRACCIO, MATHIESON, NUTTING

Legislative Document
No. 444
S.P. 199
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Designate First Responders and Other Public Safety 
Professionals as a Special Risk Population for the Purposes of 
Improving Insurance Coverage for the Effects of Trauma
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 Representative COPELAND of Saco and
Senator: RENY of Lincoln, Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, CLUCHEY of 
Bowdoinham, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MATHIESON of Kittery, NUTTING of Oakland.
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 designate public safety professionals and first responders as a 
special risk population for the purposes of improving insurance coverage to detect and 
provide preventive care for the cumulative physical and mental health effects of exposure 
to consistent negative events and trauma.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for a Waiver from the Federal Government for the Medicaid Limitation on Payment to a Facility with More Than 16 Inpatient Beds for Psychiatric Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0445
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 445
S.P. 200
In Senate, February 2, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to 
Apply for a Waiver from the Federal Government for the Medicaid 
Limitation on Payment to a Facility with More Than 16 Inpatient 
Beds for Psychiatric Treatment
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.
Sec. 1.  Application for waiver from the institutions for mental disease 
exclusion. Resolved: That within 90 days of the effective date of this resolve, the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall apply to the United States Department of 
Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a waiver of 
the prohibition, as described in 42 United States Code, Section 1396d(a)(xvii)(31)(B) and 
Code of Federal Regulations, Section 435.1010, against the provision of Medicaid 
covered services to individuals who are inpatients in a hospital, nursing facility or other 
institution with more than 16 beds that is primarily engaged in providing diagnosis, 
treatment or care to persons with mental disease.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services, within 90 days 
of the effective date of this resolve, to apply to the United States Department of Health and 
Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a waiver of the 
prohibition, as described in 42 United States Code, Section 1396d(a)(xvii)(31)(B) and 42 
Code of Federal Regulations, Section 435.1010, against the provision of Medicaid covered 
services to individuals who are inpatients in a hospital, nursing facility or other institution 
with more than 16 beds that is primarily engaged in providing diagnosis, treatment or care 
to persons with mental disease.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for a Waiver from the Federal Government for the Medicaid Limitation on Payment to a Facility with More Than 16 Inpatient Beds for Psychiatric Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0445
Committee Amendment CA_A_S94 (Senate)

LD445 
LR 1402(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for a Waiver from the 
Federal Government for the Medicaid Limitation on Payment to a Facility with More Than 16 
Inpatient Beds for Psychiatric Treatment 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment"~ ( s~ C\ ~ 
Committee: Health and Human SerVIces 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocat10ns 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$340,279 
$340,279 
$940,109 
$940,109 
FY 2024-25 
$1,319,795 
$1,319,795 
$3,636,475 
$3,636,475 
Pro1ections 
FY 2025-26 
$1,319,795 
$1,319,795 
$3,636,475 
$3,636,475 
Pro1ect10ns 
FY 2026-27 
$1,319,795 
$1,319,795 
$3,636,475 
$3,636,475 
The bill mcludes General Fund appropnat10ns to the Department of Health and Human Services of $340,279 m fiscal 
year 2023-24 and $1,319,795 m fiscal year 2024-25 to provide payments to facihties with more than 16 mpatient beds 
for psychiatnc treatment and for required technology changes Federal Expenditures Fund allocat10ns are also 
mcluded for the FMAP match 
LR1402(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Update Allowable Limits on Mortuary Trusts for the Purposes of MaineCare Eligibility
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0446
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 446
S.P. 201
In Senate, February 2, 2023
Resolve, to Update Allowable Limits on Mortuary Trusts for the 
Purposes of MaineCare Eligibility
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.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to increase limit of 
prepaid burial contracts considered unavailable for use as an asset for 
purposes of MaineCare eligibility. Resolved:  That the Department of Health and 
Human Services shall amend its rule Chapter 332: MaineCare Eligibility Manual, Part 16 
to increase the amount of a prepaid burial contract from $12,000 to $18,000 that is 
considered unavailable for use as an asset in determining eligibility for MaineCare and 
further provide that the amount of a prepaid burial contract considered unavailable for use 
as an asset in determining eligibility for MaineCare must be increased on January 1, 2025, 
and every year thereafter, by the same percentage as the percentage increase of the 
Consumer Price Index for the preceding year.  For purposes of this section, "Consumer 
Price Index" has the same meaning as in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 17001, 
subsection 9.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its 
MaineCare rules to increase the amount of a prepaid burial contract, also known as a 
mortuary trust, unavailable for use as an asset in determining eligibility for MaineCare from 
$12,000 to $18,000 and increase that amount yearly by the same percentage as the 
percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for the preceding year.
An Act to Improve Access to Behavioral Health Services for Maine Families and Children on MaineCare and to Increase the Number of Behavioral Health Professionals in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0448
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SKOLD

Legislative Document
No. 448
H.P. 277
House of Representatives, February 2, 2023
An Act to Improve Access to Behavioral Health Services for Maine 
Families and Children on MaineCare and to Increase the Number of 
Behavioral Health Professionals in the State
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SKOLD 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 enact measures to improve access to behavioral health services 
for families and children on MaineCare and to increase the number of behavioral health 
professionals in the State.
An Act to Support Higher Education in Maine by Providing Funds to Maine's Community Colleges
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0447
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, LIBBY, PIERCE, RAFFERTY, BRENNAN, DODGE

Legislative Document
No. 447
S.P. 202
In Senate, February 2, 2023
An Act to Support Higher Education in Maine by Providing Funds 
to Maine's Community Colleges
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: LIBBY of Cumberland, PIERCE of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of 
York, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DODGE of Belfast.
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 continue operations at the State's 7 community 
colleges to support students' learning and completion for a credential of value.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds to the Maine Community College System to support 
students' learning and completion for a credential of value.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0451
Committee Amendment CA_A_S247 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Require the Recording of Grand Jury Proceedings
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0453
Committee Amendment CA_A_S29 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft " to S.P. 207, L.D. 453, "An Act to Require the 
Recording of Grand Jury Proceedings" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Establishes one Courtroom Technology Assistant position effective October 1, 
2023. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
2024-25 
1.000 
1.000 
$66,022 
$93,167 
$9,848 
$7,530 
$75,870 
$100,697 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, adds an appropriations 
and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Approved: 04/03/23 fM::ZC! 
LD453 
LR 827(02) 
An Act to Require the Recording of Grand Jury Proceedings 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/:j' ( zci) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$75,870 
$100,697 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$104,051 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$107,. 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
$75,870 
$100,697 
$104,051 
$107,526 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Judicial Department of $75,870 in fiscal year 2023-24 and 
$100,697 in fiscal year 2024-25 to establish a courtroom technology assistant position effective October 1, 2023 to 
implement the recording of all state grand jury proceedings. 
LR0827(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0453
Senate Amendment SA_A_S36 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Reform the Laws Regarding the Payment of Criminal Fines
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0452
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BEEBE-CENTER
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1710, 17-A MRSA §1711

Legislative Document
No. 452
S.P. 206
In Senate, February 6, 2023
An Act to Reform the Laws Regarding the Payment of Criminal 
Fines
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.  17-A MRSA §1710, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2, is amended 
to read:
§1710.  Modification of payment or termination of fine
If a convicted person who has been sentenced to pay a fine is in danger of default, that 
person shall may move the court for a modification of time or method of payment or other 
modification to avoid a default or for the termination of the fine.  The convicted person has 
the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that a default or potential default 
is not attributable to an intentional or knowing refusal to obey the court's order or to a 
failure by the person to make a good faith effort to obtain the funds required for the payment 
of the fine.  The court may modify its prior order to allow additional time for payment or, 
to reduce the amount of each installment or to otherwise modify or terminate the fine.
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §1711, sub-§4, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2, 
is amended to read:
B.  If it appears that the default is excusable, the court may give the person additional 
time for payment, may reduce the amount of each installment or, may permit the person 
to perform community service work at the rate authorized by paragraph A, 
subparagraph (2), supervised by the sheriff of the county in which the court that 
assessed the fine is located or by a community confinement monitoring agency with 
which that sheriff has contracted under Title 30‑A, section 1659‑A or may otherwise 
modify or terminate the fine.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the laws regarding criminal fines by requiring a convicted person to 
establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the person cannot in good faith pay the 
fine and allows the court to modify the fine, including an additional remedy of terminating 
the fine. The bill also allows the court to make certain modifications to or terminate a fine 
upon a default.
An Act to Require the Recording of Grand Jury Proceedings
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0453
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BEEBE-CENTER
Amends: 15 MRSA §1256-A

Legislative Document
No. 453
S.P. 207
In Senate, February 6, 2023
An Act to Require the Recording of Grand Jury Proceedings
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 §1256-A is enacted to read:
§1256-A.  Recording of grand jury proceedings
Except while the grand jury is deliberating or voting:
A.  All proceedings of the grand jury must be recorded by a court reporter or by a 
suitable recording device; and
B.  A court reporter or operator of electronic recording equipment may be present for 
the purpose of making a recording as required by paragraph A.
An unintentional or inadvertent failure to record a grand jury's proceedings does not 
warrant the dismissal of any indictment returned by the grand jury.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the recording of all state grand jury proceedings, in the same manner 
and to the same extent as the proceedings of federal grand juries are required to be recorded 
under federal law.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0456
Committee Amendment CA_A_S283 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Establish a 180-day State Residency Requirement for Municipal General Assistance
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0454
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRAKEY, GUERIN, HARRINGTON, LYFORD, MOORE, ANDREWS, GREENWOOD, QUINT
Amends: 22 MRSA §4307

Legislative Document
No. 454
S.P. 208
In Senate, February 6, 2023
An Act to Establish a 180-day State Residency Requirement for 
Municipal General Assistance
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senators: GUERIN of Penobscot, HARRINGTON of York, LYFORD of 
Penobscot, MOORE of Washington, Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, GREENWOOD of 
Wales, QUINT of Hodgdon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4307, sub-§3, as repealed and replaced by PL 1987, c. 349, Pt. 
H, §15, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4307, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Residency requirement.  An applicant must prove to the municipality that the 
applicant has been physically present for 180 days or longer in the State prior to applying 
for general assistance. Acceptable forms of proof of residency must include the applicant's 
name and the address of the applicant's residence or domicile. A post office box or mail 
drop address is not sufficient. Acceptable proof of residency includes, but is not limited to:
A.  A tax return, W-2 form or paycheck stub;
B.  A utility bill or a letter from a utility company showing application for service;
C.  A contract to which the applicant is a party; or
D.  A document issued by a governmental entity.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes a 180-day state residency requirement for applicants for municipal 
general assistance.
An Act Regarding a COVID-19 Memorial
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0455
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CHIPMAN

Legislative Document
No. 455
S.P. 209
In Senate, February 6, 2023
An Act Regarding a COVID-19 Memorial
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN 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 provide for the development and installation on State House grounds 
of a monument honoring the victims of COVID-19.
An Act to Support the Use of Bicycles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0456
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, O'CONNELL

Legislative Document
No. 456
S.P. 210
In Senate, February 6, 2023
An Act to Support the Use of Bicycles
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative: O'CONNELL of Brewer.
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 enact measures to support the use of bicycles in this State.
An Act to Amend Maine's Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0457
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN

Legislative Document
No. 457
S.P. 211
In Senate, February 6, 2023
An Act to Amend Maine's Tax Laws
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN 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 amend Maine's tax laws.
An Act to Update the Procedures for Issuance of Orders Related to Involuntary Hospitalizations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0459
Committee Amendment CA_A_S44 (Senate)
Amends: 34-B MRSA §3801

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 213, L.D. 459, "An Act to Update the 
Procedures for Issuance of Orders Related to Involuntary Hospitalizations" 
Amend the bill by adding before section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 1. 34-B MRSA §3801, sub-§12 is enacted to read: 
12. Electronic endorsement. "Electronic endorsement" has the same meaning as 
"electronic signature" in Title 4, section 17, subsection 18, paragraph A.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in the 3rd and 4th lines (page 1, lines 6 and 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "a an" and inserting the following: 'a secure' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in paragraph A in the 4th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "electronically or" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in paragraph A in the 5th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "machine" the following: 'or an electronic 
endorsement transmitted by secure electronic means' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in paragraph A in the 5th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "the original" and inserting the following: 'the an 
original' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, requires that the 
electronic transmission of an application for and of a court order granting an application 
for emergency involuntary commitment be through secure means. It also authorizes a 
Justice of the Superior Court, Judge of the District Court, Judge of Probate or justice of the 
peace to endorse the application electronically. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Require an Application for a Hunting License to Include a Check-off Box Indicating an Applicant's Wish to Be Entered in the Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0458
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: GUERIN, BLACK, DILL, LANDRY, THORNE
Amends: 12 MRSA §11101

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No. 458
S.P. 212
In Senate, February 6, 2023
An Act to Require an Application for a Hunting License to Include a 
Check-off Box Indicating an Applicant's Wish to Be Entered in the 
Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senator: BLACK of Franklin, Representatives: DILL of Old Town, LANDRY 
of Farmington, THORNE of Carmel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11101, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by 
c. 614, §9, is amended to read:
§11101.  Application and issuance
A resident or nonresident may apply for and the commissioner or the commissioner's 
authorized agent may issue a written license to hunt wild animals and wild birds. Any 
application form for a license to hunt must include a check-off box designating whether the 
applicant wishes to be entered into the antlerless deer permit lottery pursuant to section 
11152.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a hunting license application to include a check-off box designating 
whether the applicant wishes to be entered into the antlerless deer permit lottery.
Resolve, to Ensure Continued MaineCare Coverage for Persons Formerly in Foster Care Until They Attain 27 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0463
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, BEEBE-CENTER, SHAGOURY, SUPICA, BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 463
H.P. 280
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
Resolve, to Ensure Continued MaineCare Coverage for Persons 
Formerly in Foster Care Until They Attain 27 Years of Age
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and
Representatives: SHAGOURY of Hallowell, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BALDACCI of 
Penobscot, LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec.
Sec. 1. Department of Health and Human Services to provide MaineCare 
coverage until 27 years of age for a person formerly placed in foster care. 
Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its rules to 
provide MaineCare coverage to a person formerly placed in foster care until the person 
attains 27 years of age.
Sec. 2. Rules deadline. Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human 
Services shall adopt the rules under section 1 no later than November 6, 2024.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules 
by November 6, 2024 to provide MaineCare coverage for a person formerly placed in foster 
care until the person attains 27 years of age.
An Act to Assist Persons Experiencing Homelessness in Areas of High Rent by Seeking a Waiver from the Federal Government Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0462
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: MADIGAN, CHIPMAN, LOOKNER, SUPICA, BEEBE-CENTER
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4748

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No. 462
H.P. 279
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Assist Persons Experiencing Homelessness in Areas of 
High Rent by Seeking a Waiver from the Federal Government
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: LOOKNER of Portland, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of 
Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4748 is enacted to read:
§4748.  Fair market rent; temporary waiver for homeless
For an area where the actual fair market rent for existing housing is greater than the 
fair market rent calculated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, the Maine State Housing Authority shall seek a temporary waiver of the 
requirements of a housing voucher program administered by the United States Department 
of Housing and Urban Development under the United States Housing Act of 1937, Public 
Law 75-412, 50 Stat. 888, Section 8 or any other federal housing assistance program to 
permit additional funds to cover the cost of the actual fair market rent for a person who is 
homeless.  The temporary waiver must be terminated when the fair market rent calculated 
by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is equal to or greater 
than the actual fair market rent for existing housing in the area.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that, for an area where the actual fair market rent for existing housing 
is greater than the fair market rent calculated by the United States Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, the Maine State Housing Authority is required to seek a 
temporary waiver of the requirements of the so-called Section 8 housing program 
administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or any 
other federal housing assistance program to permit additional funds to cover the cost of the 
actual fair market rent for a person who is homeless.  The temporary waiver must be 
terminated when the fair market rent calculated by the United States Department of 
Housing and Urban Development is equal to or greater than the actual fair market rent for 
existing housing in the area.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0466
Committee Amendment CA_A_H274 (House)

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An Act to Develop and Enforce Mandatory Recycling of All Solar and Wind Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0466
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: WOODSOME

Legislative Document
No. 466
H.P. 283
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Develop and Enforce Mandatory Recycling of All Solar 
and Wind Projects
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro.
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 require the development and implementation of a mandatory program 
to recycle material from solar and wind power projects.
An Act to Require Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0467
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SACHS, WILLIAMS

Legislative Document
No. 467
H.P. 284
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Require Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
Cosponsored by Representative: WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to require accessible electric vehicle charging stations by amending 
the laws governing charging stations to add language that is compliant with the federal 
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0467
Committee Amendment CA_A_H264 (House)

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An Act to Support Lead Abatement m Older Residential Properties
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0470
Committee Amendment CA_A_H100 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H P 287, L D 470, "An Act to Support Lead 
Abatement m Older Residential Properties" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcorporates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Gene1al Fund 
Approved 04/27/23 feae 
LD470 
LR 272(02) 
An Act to Support Lead Abatement in Older Residential Properties 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A ( /1-/ OD) 
Committee: Housing 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2022-23 
FY 2023-24 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
FY 2024-25 
$1,000,000 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$1,000,000 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$1,000.000 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Tlus bill includes ongomg General Fund appropnat10ns of $1 0 m1lhon per year begmnmg m fiscal year 2022-23 to 
the Lead Abatement Fund w1thm the Mame State Housmg Authonty (MSHA) for the abatement of lead pamt hazards 
m residential housmg and for the costs to MSHA to admm1ster the program. 
LR0272(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Support Lead Abatement m Older Residential Properties
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0470
Senate Amendment SA_A_S452 (Senate)

SENATE AMEND1\1ENT "/f "to HP 287, L D 470, "An Act to Support Lead 
Abatement m Older Residential Properties" 
Amend the btll by stnkmg out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause 
Amend the btll by stnkmg out all of section 1 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The followmg appropnat10ns and 
allocations are made 
HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE 
Lead Abatement Fund Z267 
Imtiative Provides one-ttme funds for the abatement of lead pamt hazards m residential 
housmg and for the cost of admmistermg the lead abatement program 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$300,000 
$300,000 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause and stnkes 
and replaces the appropriations and allocat10ns sect10n 
SPONSORED BY· ~v ~ I <> \j-' 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRE 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
App1 oved 07 /18/23 feae.. 
LD470 
LR 272(04) 
An Act to Support Lead Abatement m Older Residential Properties 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Appropr1at10ns/ Allocat10ns 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detad and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'if' to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2022-23 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Pro1ections 
FY 2025-26 
Pro1ect10ns 
FY 2026-27 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
($700,000) 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
($700,000) 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
This bill ehmmates the ongomg General Fund appropnat10ns of $1 0 m1lhon per year begmnmg 111 fiscal year 2022-23 
mcluded m the bill to the Lead Abatement Fund w1thm the Mame State Housmg Authonty (MSHA) for the abatement 
of lead pamt haza1ds 111 res1dent1al housmg and for the costs to MSHA to adm1mster the program and mstead provides 
a one-time Geneial Fund appropnat10n of $300,000 m fiscal year 2024-25 for the same purpose 
) 
LR0272(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide Funding for a Diabetes Education Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0469
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SAYRE, RAFFERTY, COPELAND, GRAMLICH

Legislative Document
No. 469
H.P. 286
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Provide Funding for a Diabetes Education Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk.
Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and
Representatives: COPELAND of Saco, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
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
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143
Initiative: Provides a one-time appropriation to the Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention to contract with an entity in York County and provide the start-up funding for 
an approved diabetes education program.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$174,422
$170,722
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$174,422
$170,722
SUMMARY
This bill provides a one-time appropriation to the Department of Health and Human 
Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to contract with an entity in 
York County and provide the start-up funding for an approved diabetes education program.
An Act to Support Lead Abatement in Older Residential Properties
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0470
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: CLOUTIER, BAILEY, ABDI, DHALAC, FAY, LEE, DUSON, ROTUNDO

Legislative Document
No. 470
H.P. 287
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Support Lead Abatement in Older Residential Properties
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and
Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, FAY of Raymond, 
LaROCHELLE of Augusta, LEE of Auburn, Senators: DUSON of Cumberland, ROTUNDO 
of Androscoggin.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation provides for the timely funding of the Maine State Housing 
Authority's lead abatement program in order to provide for the ongoing abatement of lead 
paint hazards; 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.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE
Lead Abatement Fund Z267
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the abatement of lead paint hazards in residential 
housing and for the cost of administering the lead abatement program.
GENERAL FUND
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
__________
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill provides for an ongoing General Fund appropriation of $1,000,000 for the 
Maine State Housing Authority's lead abatement program.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0472
Committee Amendment CA_A_H302 (House)

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An Act to Make Necessary Changes to State Law
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0471
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TERRY

Legislative Document
No. 471
H.P. 288
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Make Necessary Changes to State Law
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
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 make necessary changes to state law.
An Act to Improve Collaboration Between Mandatory Reporters and Law Enforcement in the Investigation of Alleged Child Abuse and Neglect
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0474
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MEYER
Amends: 22 MRSA §4011-A, 22 MRSA §4014

Legislative Document
No. 474
H.P. 291
House of Representatives, February 7, 2023
An Act to Improve Collaboration Between Mandatory Reporters 
and Law Enforcement in the Investigation of Alleged Child Abuse 
and Neglect
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MEYER of Eliot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4011-A, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:
2-A.  Disclosure to law enforcement officer.  Upon request of a law enforcement 
officer investigating a report of child abuse or neglect, a member of the staff of a public or 
private medical institution, agency or facility or person in charge of the institution, agency 
or facility or the designated agent who made a report pursuant to subsection 1 shall disclose 
to the law enforcement officer the same information the member or person reported to the 
department.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4014, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §89, is 
further amended to read:
1.  Reporting and proceedings.  A person, including an agent of the department, 
participating in good faith in reporting under this subchapter or participating in a related 
child protection investigation or proceeding, including, but not limited to, a 
multidisciplinary team, out-of-home abuse investigating team or other investigating or 
treatment team, or a related law enforcement investigation or criminal justice proceeding 
is immune from any criminal or civil liability for the act of reporting or participating in the 
investigation or proceeding.  Good faith does not include instances when a false report is 
made and the person knows the report is false.  Nothing in this This section may not be 
construed to bar criminal or civil action regarding perjury or regarding the abuse or neglect 
which that led to a report, investigation or proceeding.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that a member of the staff of a public or private medical institution, 
agency or facility or person in charge of the institution, agency or facility or the designated 
agent who made a mandated report disclose the same information the member or person 
reported to the Department of Health and Human Services to a law enforcement officer 
upon request of the law enforcement officer.  The bill also provides immunity for a person 
who made a report of suspected abuse or neglect who is participating in good faith in a law 
enforcement investigation or criminal justice proceeding relating to suspected abuse or 
neglect.