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An Act to Change the Notification Law for School Truancy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0631
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LaROCHELLE, BRIDGEO, ROBERTS, WHITE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5051-A

Legislative Document
No. 631
H.P. 408
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Change the Notification Law for School Truancy
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, ROBERTS of South Berwick, 
WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §5051-A, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2011, c. 614, §13, 
is further amended to read:
C.  If the intervention plan developed pursuant to paragraph A‑2 is unable to correct 
the truancy of the child, the superintendent shall make 2 documented attempts to serve 
or cause to be served upon the parent in hand or by registered mail a written notice that 
attendance of the child at school is required by law.  The notice must:
(1)  State that the student is required to attend school pursuant to section 5001‑A;
(2)  Explain the parent's right to inspect the student's attendance records, attendance 
coordinator's reports and principal's reports;
(3)  Explain that the failure to send the student to school and maintain the student 
in regular attendance is a civil violation in accordance with section 5053‑A and 
will jeopardize the student's status in the grade that the student is in;
(4)  State that the superintendent may notify the local law enforcement department 
of a violation of section 5053‑A and the Department of Health and Human Services 
of a violation under subsection 1, paragraph C; and
(5)  Outline the plan developed to address the student's truancy and the steps that 
have been taken to implement that plan.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §5051-A, sub-§2, ¶E, as amended by PL 2011, c. 614, §13, 
is further amended to read:
E.  If, after 3 school days after service or the 2nd attempted service of the notice referred 
to in paragraph C, the student remains truant and the parent and student refuse to attend 
the meeting scheduled according to paragraph D, the superintendent shall report the 
facts of the unlawful absence to the local law enforcement department, which may 
proceed with an action to enforce section 5053‑A against the parent unless the student 
is at once placed in an appropriate school or otherwise meets the requirements under 
section 5001‑A.
SUMMARY
Current law provides that a superintendent must serve or cause to be served upon the 
parent in hand or by registered mail a written notice that attendance of the parent's child at 
school is required by law.  This bill provides that the superintendent is required to make 2 
documented attempts to serve the required notice upon the parent.
An Act to Change the Notification Law for School Truancy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0631
Committee Amendment CA_A_H94 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5051-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to HP 408, L D 631, "An Act to Change the 
Notification Law for School Truancy" 
Amend the bill by str1kmg out everything after the enacting clause and msertmg the 
following. 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §5051-A, sub-§2, 1C-11s enacted to read 
C-1 Notwithstanding paragraph C, a superintendent may make 2 documented attempts 
to serve or cause to be served upon a parent the written notice and may serve or cause 
to be served or attempt to serve or cause to be served upon a parent the written notice 
by certified mail instead of registered mall. 
This paragraph is repealed September 1. 2025 
Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §5051-A, sub-§2, ~-1 is enacted to read 
D-1 Pnor to notifymg the local law enforcement department under paragraph E-1. the 
superintendent shall schedule at least one meeting as reqmred under paragraph B-1 and 
may invite a local prosecutor 
Tlus paragraph is repealed September 1, 2025 
Sec. 3. 20-A MRSA §5051-A, sub-§2, ~-1 is enacted to read 
E-1 If. after 3 school days after the 2nd attempted service of the notice referred to in 
paragraph C-1. the student remains truant and the parent and student refuse to attend 
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the meeting scheduled according to paragraph D-1, the superintendent shall report the 
facts of the unlawful absence to the local law enforcement department, which may 
proceed with an action to enforce section 5053-A against the parent unless the student 
is at once placed in an appropriate school or otherwise meets the requirements unde1 
section 5001-A. 
This paragraph is repealed September 1. 2025 ' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part lette1 or section 
number to read consecutively 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ;-1 '' to HP 408, L D 631 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the unammous report of the committee, replaces the bill and 
provides that a supermtendent may make 2 documented attempts to serve 01 cause to be 
served on a parent the written notice that attendance of the parent's child at school is 
required by law and provides that that notice may be served by registered or certified mall 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Dedicate Revenue from Alcohol Tax to Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0633
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MADIGAN, SHAGOURY, STOVER

Legislative Document
No. 633
H.P. 410
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Dedicate Revenue from Alcohol Tax to Alcohol Use 
Disorder Treatment
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Representatives: SHAGOURY of Hallowell, STOVER of Boothbay.
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 dedicate a portion of the revenue from the taxes imposed on alcohol to 
funding for alcohol use disorder treatment programs.
An Act to Allow Open Burning in the Snow Without a Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0634
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BOYER, BLACK, ARDELL, BABIN, BRADSTREET, CRAY, HALL, JACKSON, WHITE, BRAKEY
Amends: 12 MRSA §9325

Legislative Document
No. 634
H.P. 411
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Allow Open Burning in the Snow Without a Permit
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BRADSTREET of 
Vassalboro, CRAY of Palmyra, HALL of Wilton, JACKSON of Oxford, WHITE of Guilford, 
Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §9325, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 36, §4, is amended 
to read:
A.  Recreational campfires Any burning or fire under subsection 1 kindled when the 
ground is covered by snow or on frozen bodies of water;
SUMMARY
Current law requires a permit for certain types of burning and fires.  This bill exempts 
those types of burning and fires from needing a permit if kindled on ground covered by 
snow or on frozen bodies of water.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0636
Committee Amendment CA_A_H617 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0639
Committee Amendment CA_A_H52 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Promote the Use of Free Annual Wellness Visits by Ensuring Proper Medical Billing
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0637
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, ARFORD, MALON, SHAGOURY, WHITE, DAUGHTRY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4320-A

Legislative Document
No. 637
H.P. 414
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Promote the Use of Free Annual Wellness Visits by 
Ensuring Proper Medical Billing
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, MALON of Biddeford, 
SHAGOURY of Hallowell, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4320-A, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Annual wellness visit.  A carrier offering a health plan with an effective date of 
January 1, 2024 or after may not require a provider to submit a claim, use a billing code or 
otherwise submit documentation relating to billing for an annual wellness visit during 
which a provider does not render any health care services to an enrollee.
SUMMARY
For a health plan with an effective date on or after January 1, 2024, this bill prohibits 
a health insurance carrier from requiring a provider to submit a claim, use a billing code or 
otherwise submit documentation relating to billing for an annual wellness visit during 
which the provider does not render any health care services to an enrollee.
Resolve, Directing the Maine State Housing Authority to Study Strategies for Improving Abandoned Properties and Developing Housing Infrastructure Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0638
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: MALON

Legislative Document
No. 638
H.P. 415
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Maine State Housing Authority to Study 
Strategies for Improving Abandoned Properties and Developing 
Housing Infrastructure
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MALON of Biddeford.
Sec. 1. Maine State Housing Authority study. Resolved: That the Maine State 
Housing Authority established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, section 4722 
shall study strategies for improving abandoned properties and recommend strategies for 
municipal governments and regional organizations to create incentives for land 
improvements, including the use of state infrastructure banks or other means to guarantee 
loans, and a structure for repayment of those loans, for housing infrastructure projects 
serving a larger area built by private developers or others.
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved:  That, by December 1, 2024, the Maine State Housing 
Authority shall submit a report based on its study in section 1 to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Maine State Housing Authority to study strategies for 
improving abandoned properties and recommend strategies for municipal governments and 
regional organizations to create incentives for land improvements, including the use of state 
infrastructure banks or other means to guarantee loans, and a structure for repayment of 
those loans, for housing infrastructure projects serving a larger area built by private 
developers or others. The resolve requires the Maine State Housing Authority to submit a 
report to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic 
Advancement and Business by December 1, 2024 regarding the study.
An Act to Protect Vehicle Buyers by Limiting Vehicle Document Preparation Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0639
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ROEDER, BALDACCI, FAULKINGHAM, WILLIAMS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §953-A

Legislative Document
No. 639
H.P. 416
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Protect Vehicle Buyers by Limiting Vehicle Document 
Preparation Fees
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §953-A, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 211, §1, is amended to read:
§953-A.  Document fees
A dealer selling a new or used motor vehicle shall post on the vehicle any document 
preparation fee that will be added to the vehicle's sale price.  A dealer selling a new or used 
motor vehicle may not charge more than $75 for a document preparation fee.  A violation 
of this section is prima facie evidence of an unfair trade practice and is a violation of Title 
5, section 207.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a dealer selling a new or used motor vehicle from charging more 
than $75 for a document preparation fee.
An Act to Combat Hunger by Creating an Income Tax Credit for Businesses Engaged in Food Production for Donations to Qualified Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0641
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ROBERTS, CHIPMAN, CROCKETT, MEYER, TERRY, GROHOSKI
Amends: 36 MRSA §5216-E

Legislative Document
No. 641
H.P. 418
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Combat Hunger by Creating an Income Tax Credit for 
Businesses Engaged in Food Production for Donations to Qualified 
Organizations
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, MEYER of Eliot, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: 
GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5216-E is enacted to read:
§5216-E.  Food donation credit
1.  Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Commercial agricultural production" has the same meaning as in section 2013, 
subsection 1, paragraph A.
B.  "Commercial aquacultural production" has the same meaning as in section 2013, 
subsection 1, paragraph A-1.
C.  "Commercial fishing" has the same meaning as in section 2013, subsection 1, 
paragraph B.
D.  "Credit base" means the amount claimed as a deduction by the taxpayer under 
Section 170 of the Code for the tax year for charitable contributions of agricultural, 
aquacultural or fishing products intended for human consumption to a qualified donee.
E.  "Low-income individual" means an individual who is a member of a lower income 
household as defined in Title 30-A, section 5002, subsection 11 or who is homeless as 
defined in Title 30-A, section 5002, subsection 6.
F.  "Qualified donee" means an organization described in the Code, Section 170(c)(2) 
or (3) that is located in this State and that provides food to low-income individuals in 
this State without charging a fee for the food or requiring any other type of 
compensation from low-income individuals.
2. Credit.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, a person engaged in 
commercial agricultural production, commercial aquacultural production or commercial 
fishing may claim a credit against the taxes imposed by this Part equal to 10% of the credit 
base.  The credit under this section may not exceed $5,000 for a taxable year.  A person 
applying for a credit under this section must submit with the application a written statement 
from the qualified donee that the products donated will be used by the qualified donee for 
charitable purposes and for the care of individuals who are ill, needy or malnourished.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an income tax credit up to $5,000 for persons engaged in commercial 
agricultural production, commercial aquacultural production or commercial fishing for 
donations to a qualified organization that provides food to low-income individuals without 
charging a fee for the food or requiring any other type of compensation from the low-
income individuals.
An Act to Make Supplemental App10p11atlons and Allocations fot the Expend1tm es of State Government and to Change Certam P10v1s10ns of the Law Necessaiy to the P10pe1 Ope1at10ns of State Gove1 nment
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0645
Committee Amendment CA_A_H723 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A-" to HP 422, L D 645, "An Act to Make 
Supplemental App10p11atlons and Allocations fot the Expend1tm es of State Government 
and to Change Certam P10v1s10ns of the Law Necessaiy to the P10pe1 Ope1at10ns of State 
Gove1 nment" 
Amend the 6111 by st11kmg out the title and substituting the following 
'An Act to Continue Certain Limited-period Positions Until Full Funding Is Provided' 
Amend the 6111 by msertmg after the title and before the enactmg clause the followmg 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Leg1slatme do not 
become effective until 90 days afte1 adJoutnment unless enacted as eme1genc1es, and 
Whereas, certam ltm1ted-petiod pos1t1ons w1thm State Government ate scheduled to 
expue bef01e fundmg to continue those pos1t1ons 1s p10v1ded by Pubhc Law 2023, chapte1 
412,and 
Whereas, losmg those pos1t1011s and then 1estartmg them would tesult 111 an 
unnecessary and meffictent loss of tune and w01k, and 
Whereas, m the Judgment of the Legislature, these facts c1 eate an eme1 gency wtthm 
the meanmg of the Constltut10n of Mame and requue the followmg leg1slat1011 as 
1mmed1ately necessary fo1 the p1ese1vat1on of the public peace, health and safety, now, 
the1efo1e,' 
Amend the bill by st11kmg out everything afte1 the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 
Continuation of limited-period positions. 
Notw1thstandmg any 
p1ov1s1on of law to the cont1a1y, all hm1ted-pe1 tod pos1t1ons th1oughout State Government 
that are scheduled to expire bef01e Pubhc Law 2023, chapte1 412 takes effect, that are fully 
funded m Pubhc Law 2023, chaptet 412 tluough fiscal yeat 2023-24 and that ate p1oposed 
to contmue 111 the 2024-2025 b1enmum ate contmued until Pubhc Law 2023, chapte1 412 
takes effect 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT •A "to HP 422, L D 645 
Emergency clause. In view of the eme1gency cited m the pieamble, this legislat10n 
takes effect when app1 oved ' 
Amend the bill by 1 elettet ing 01 1 enumbermg any nonconsecutive Pru1 letter 01 section 
11umbe1 to 1 ead consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft, and changes the title It also 
adds an eme1gency p1eamble and eme1gency clause and ieqmres the contmuatton until the 
effective date of Pubhc Law 2023, chaptei 412 of hm1ted-pei tod pos1t10ns m State 
Government that a1 e 
Scheduled to expue befo1e Public Law 2023, chapte1 412 takes effect, 
Fully funded m Pubhc Law 2023, chapte1 412 th10ugh fiscal yeai 2023-24, and 
Contmued m the 2024-2025 b1enmum 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Promote Research and Development in the State by Increasing the Research Expense Tax Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0643
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TERRY, CARMICHAEL, KUHN, SHEEHAN
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-K

Legislative Document
No. 643
H.P. 420
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Promote Research and Development in the State by 
Increasing the Research Expense Tax Credit
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, KUHN of Falmouth, 
SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5219-K, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 627, §91, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Credit allowed.  A taxpayer is allowed a credit against the tax due under this Part 
equal to the sum of 5% 10% of the excess, if any, of the qualified research expenses for the 
taxable year over the base amount and 7.5% 15% of the basic research payments 
determined under the Code, Section 41(e)(1)(A).  The term "base amount" means 50% of 
the average amount per year spent on qualified research expenses over the previous 3 
taxable years by the taxpayer.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise 
indicates, the terms "qualified research expenses," "qualified organization base period 
amount," "basic research" and any other terms affecting the calculation of the credit have 
the same meanings as under the Code, Section 41, but apply only to expenditures for 
research conducted in this State.  In determining the amount of the credit allowable under 
this section, the State Tax Assessor may aggregate the activities of all corporations that are 
members of a controlled group of corporations, as defined by the Code, Section 41(f)(1)(A) 
and in addition may aggregate the activities of all entities, whether or not incorporated, that 
are under common control, as defined by the Code, Section 41(f)(1)(B).
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5219-K, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2007, c. 627, §92, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Limitation on credit allowed.  The credit allowed under this section is limited to 
100% of a corporation's first $25,000 $50,000 of tax due, as determined before the 
allowance of any credits, plus 75% of the corporation's tax due, as determined in excess of 
$25,000 $50,000.  The assessor shall adopt rules similar to those authorized under the Code, 
Section 38(c)(5)(B) for purposes of apportioning the $25,000 $50,000 among members of 
a controlled group.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the research expense tax credit by increasing the amount of 
expenditures eligible for the credit, doubling the rate by which the credit is calculated, 
doubling the maximum amount of the credit that may be claimed and halving the base 
amount used to determine the credit.
An Act to Protect Young Deer Hunters by Prohibiting Wild Turkey Hunting During Youth Deer Hunting Day
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0642
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TERRY, LANDRY, SHAW
Amends: 12 MRSA §11701

Legislative Document
No. 642
H.P. 419
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Protect Young Deer Hunters by Prohibiting Wild Turkey 
Hunting During Youth Deer Hunting Day
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Representatives: LANDRY of Farmington, SHAW of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11701, first ¶, as amended by PL 2021, c. 599, §13, is further 
amended to read:
The commissioner may establish open seasons for hunting wild turkeys, designate 
areas that are open to the taking of wild turkeys in any part of the State, prescribe the form 
and regulate the number of permits to be issued, determine the number and sex of the birds 
to be harvested, establish bag limits, establish permit eligibility requirements, establish 
legal hunting times, specify the types of weapons to be used during any open wild turkey 
hunting season and make any other rules that the commissioner considers necessary for the 
protection of the wild turkey resource.  The rules must permit the use of a crossbow during 
an open season for hunting wild turkey as established by the commissioner.  The rules must 
prohibit hunting wild turkeys during the youth deer hunting day established pursuant to 
section 11402, subsection 4, paragraph C.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits hunting wild turkeys during youth deer hunting day.
An Act to Include Cats in the Laws Governing Animal Trespass
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0644
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: DOUDERA
Amends: 7 MRSA §4041

Legislative Document
No. 644
H.P. 421
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Include Cats in the Laws Governing Animal Trespass
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §4041, sub-§6, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 18, §1, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the laws governing animal trespass to include trespass by cats.
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0645
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: SACHS

Legislative Document
No. 645
H.P. 422
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for 
the Expenditures of State Government and to Change Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State 
Government
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill, as emergency legislation, would make supplemental appropriations and 
allocations for the expenditures of State Government and change certain provisions of the 
law necessary for the proper operations of State Government.
An Act to Provide Appropriations and Allocations for the Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0646
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: SACHS

Legislative Document
No. 646
H.P. 423
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Provide Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Operations of State Government
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill, as emergency legislation, would provide appropriations and allocations for 
the operations of State Government.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0649
Committee Amendment CA_A_S311 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0649
Committee Amendment CA_B_S312 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Amend the Life Safety Code Regarding When Sprinkler Systems May Be Shut Off
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0647
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GEIGER, BEEBE-CENTER
Amends: 25 MRSA §2452

Legislative Document
No. 647
H.P. 424
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Amend the Life Safety Code Regarding When Sprinkler 
Systems May Be Shut Off
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GEIGER of Rockland.
Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2452, first ¶, as repealed and replaced by PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. 
A, §25, is amended to read:
The Commissioner of Public Safety shall adopt and may amend rules governing the 
safety to life from fire in or around all buildings or other structures and mass outdoor 
gatherings, as defined in Title 22, section 1601, subsection 2, within the commissioner's 
jurisdiction. Automatic sprinkler systems may not be required in existing noncommercial 
places of assembly. Noncommercial places of assembly include those facilities used for 
such purposes as deliberation, worship, entertainment, amusement or awaiting 
transportation that have a capacity of 100 to 300 persons.  Automatic sprinkler systems 
may not be required in existing commercial places of assembly that are open for no more 
than 50 days per calendar year.  "Commercial places of assembly" includes bars with live 
entertainment, dance halls, nightclubs, assembly halls with large open areas in which 
patrons stand or sit, commonly referred to as "festival seating," and restaurants. Once 
installed, an automatic sprinkler system in a building that is within 25 feet of another 
building may not be shut off for a reason other than short-term maintenance or a repair 
requiring the system to be shut off. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules, except that rules pertaining to fire sprinklers are major substantive rules, 
both of which are defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the provisions of law giving the Commissioner of Public Safety 
authority to adopt or amend rules governing safety to life by prohibiting shutting off an 
automatic sprinkler system in a building that is within 25 feet of another building except 
for short-term maintenance or a repair requiring the system to be shut off.
An Act to Improve Maine Agriculture and Food Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0650
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 650
S.P. 267
In Senate, February 14, 2023
An Act to Improve Maine Agriculture and Food Systems
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 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 would improve agriculture and food systems in the State.
An Act to Amend the Standards for Manufactured Housing to Comply with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0651
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: JACKSON, BOYLE, BENNETT, ARATA, CLOUTIER, COLLINGS, GRAHAM, PERRY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4358

Legislative Document
No. 651
S.P. 268
In Senate, February 14, 2023
An Act to Amend the Standards for Manufactured Housing to 
Comply with United States Department of Housing and Urban 
Development Standards
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative BOYLE of Gorham and
Senator: BENNETT of Oxford, Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, CLOUTIER of 
Lewiston, COLLINGS of Portland, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, PERRY of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4358, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 1995, c. 625, Pt. A, 
§35, is further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read:
(1)  Those units constructed after June 15, 1976, commonly called "newer mobile 
homes," that the manufacturer certifies are constructed in compliance with the 
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development standards, meaning 
structures transportable in one or more sections, that in the traveling mode are 14 
body feet or more in width and 40 body feet or more in length or, when erected 
on site, are 750 320 or more square feet, and that are built on a permanent chassis 
and designed to be used as dwellings, with or without permanent foundations, 
when connected to the required utilities including the plumbing, heating, air 
conditioning or electrical systems contained in the unit.
(a)  This term also includes any structure that meets all the requirements of this 
subparagraph except the size requirements and with respect to which the 
manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the Secretary of the 
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and complies 
with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing 
Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, United States Code, Title 42, 
Section 5401, et seq.; and
SUMMARY
This bill amends the definition of "newer mobile homes" within the definition of 
"manufactured housing" to comply with United States Department of Housing and Urban 
Development standards for manufactured housing.
An Act to Allow the Remstatement of Certam Commercial Driver's Licenses
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0652
Committee Amendment CA_A_S70 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1253

COl\1IvlITTEE AMENDivlENT "A "to SP 269, L D 652, "An Act to Allow the 
Remstatement of Certam Commercial Driver's Licenses" 
Amend the bill by strikmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1253, sub-§2, ,rD, as amended by PL 2009, c 447, §27, 1s 
further amended to read 
D Protect pubhc safety by removmg from pubhc ways a commercial driver who has 
(1) Operated or attempted to operate a commercial vehicle while havmg an alcohol 
level of O 04 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milhhters of blood or 210 hters of 
breath, 
(2) Refused to submit to or complete a lawfully requested test to detennme that 
driver's alcohol level, or 
(3) Operated or attempted to operate a motor vehicle while under the mfluence of 
mtoxicatmg hquor or drugs, aHa 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §1253, sub-§2, ~' as enacted by PL 1993, c 683, Pt A, §2 
and affected by Pt B, §5, 1s amended to read 
E Provide maxIIDum safety on pubhc ways-, and 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §1253, sub-§2, ~ 
1s enacted to read 
F Allow for the remstatement, m accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulat10ns, 
Section 383 5Ha)(6) (2023), of a commercial license of any driver who has been 
d1squahfied for hfe from operatmg a commercial motor vehicle for offenses descnbed 
m paragraphs (b)(l) to (b)(8) of Table 1 to 49 Code of Federal Regulat10ns. Section 
51(2023) 
Sec. 4. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2025' 
Page I -131LR1176(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMiv.ITTTEE AMENDMENT"~ " to S P 269, L D 652 ( $ · ft)) 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill It allows for the remstatement, m accordance with 
Code of Federal Regulations, Section 383 5l(a)(6) (2023), of a commercial license of 
any driver who has been disqualified for hfe from operatmg a commercial motor vehicle 
for offenses described m paragraphs (b)(l) to (b)(8) of Table 1 to 49 Code of Federal 
Regulat10ns, Section 3 83 51 (2023) 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/05/23 ;l;,Jrae 
LD652 
LR 1176(02) 
An Act to Allow the Remstatement of Certain Commercial Driver's Licenses 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''(J'(S-16) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - Highway Fund 
Add1t10nal costs to the Department of Secretary of State associated with this legislation can be absorbed w1thm 
ex1stmg budgeted resources 
LRl 176(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Drrectmg the Fmance Authority of Mame to Establish a Pilot Pi ogram to Encourage the Development of Accessory Dwellmg Umts
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0654
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S460 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ,IJ "to COMJvIITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to SP 271, 
L D 654, "Resolve, Drrectmg the Fmance Authority of Mame to Establish a Pilot Pi ogram 
to Encourage the Development of Accessory Dwellmg Umts" 
Amend the amendment by sti ikmg out the substitute title and msertmg the followmg 
'Resolve, Directmg the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to Study Methods 
to Encourage the Development of Accessory Dwellmg Umts' 
Amend the amendment m sect10n 1 m the 2nd and 3rd Imes (page 1, Imes 17 and 18 m 
amendment) by stnkmg out the followmg "Department of Economic and Commumty 
Development" and msertmg the followmg 'Office of Policy Innovation and the Future' 
Amend the amendment m sect10n 1 m the 4th lme (page 1, hne 19 m amendment) by 
stukmg out the followmg "Office of Pohcy Innovat10n and the Futme" and msertmg the 
followmg 'Department of Economic and Commumty Development' 
Amend the amendment m sect10n 1 m the 12th lme (page l, lme 27 m amendment) by 
stnkmg out the followmg 
11depaiiment
and msertmg the followmg 'office' 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of sect10n 2 
Amend the amendment by relettenng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
sect10n number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reqmres the Office of Policy Innovat10n and the Futm e, mstead of the 
Depaiiment of Economic and Commumty Development, to convene the stakeholde1 group 
described m Committee Amendment 
11A
It also 1emoves the approp11at10ns and 
allocat10ns sect10n 
SPONSORED BY: ~7.,...IV") D 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached)..,,,,---
Page I - 131LR0759(04) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07 /18/23 f/:Pac!. 
LD654 
LR 759(04) 
Resolve, Directmg the Department of Economic and Commumty Development to Study Methods to 
Encourage the Development of Accessory Dwellmg Units 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ';t}' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
Genet al Fund 
Approp1 iatJons/ Allocal10ns 
Genet al Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($50,000) 
$0 
($50,000) 
$0 
Project10ns 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
Pro1ect1ons 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
Thts amendment shrfts respons1b1hty for convenmg a stakeholder group to study the methods and develop model 
pohcy to encourage the development and construct10n of accessory dwellmg umts ftom the Department of Economic 
and Commumty Development (DECD) to the Governor's Office of Pohcy Innovat10n and the Future (GOPIF) The 
amendment also ehmmates the one-tune General Fund appropnat10n of $50,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 to the Housmg 
Opp01 tumty Program w1thm DECD for the cost of a consultant to support the work of a stakeholder group The cost 
to GOPIF to support the stakeholder group will be absorbed w1thm ex1stmg budgeted resources 
LR0759(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0654
Committee Amendment CA_A_S177 (Senate)

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An Act to Allow the Reinstatement of Certain Commercial Driver's Licenses
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0652
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, WILLIAMS, CHIPMAN, NANGLE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2523

Legislative Document
No. 652
S.P. 269
In Senate, February 14, 2023
An Act to Allow the Reinstatement of Certain Commercial Driver's 
Licenses
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor and
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, NANGLE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2523, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
B.  For a 2nd or subsequent failure to submit to a test, the suspension is permanent, 
except that after 10 years from the suspension, the person may request a hearing before 
the Secretary of State under section 2483 for a review and reinstatement for good cause 
shown.
SUMMARY
This bill allows that a person whose commercial driver's license has been permanently 
suspended due to a 2nd or subsequent failure to submit to a drug or alcohol test may after 
years petition the Secretary of State for a review and reinstatement of that license for 
good cause shown.
Resolve, Directing the Finance Authority of Maine to Establish a Pilot Program to Encourage the Development of Accessory Dwelling Units Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0654
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: POULIOT, GERE, VITELLI

Legislative Document
No. 654
S.P. 271
In Senate, February 14, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Finance Authority of Maine to Establish a 
Pilot Program to Encourage the Development of Accessory Dwelling 
Units
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport and
Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Sec. 1.  Accessory dwelling units program.  Resolved:  That the Finance 
Authority of Maine shall establish and implement a 2-year pilot program to encourage the 
development of accessory dwelling units in the State.  The program must buy down interest 
rates to levels below market rates for up to 100 community bank loans for accessory 
dwelling units until the program ends.  The authority shall submit annual reports to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over housing matters regarding 
the usage of the program, the first such report to be made no later than November 6, 2024.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Finance Authority of Maine to establish a 2-year pilot program 
to encourage the development of accessory dwelling units in the State.  The program must 
buy down interest rates to levels below market rates for up to 100 community bank loans 
for accessory dwelling units until the program ends.  The authority must submit annual 
reports to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over housing 
matters regarding the usage of the program, the first such report to be made no later than 
November 6, 2024.
An Act to Prevent Electioneering on General Election Ballots by Candidates Nominated by Petition
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0656
Committee Amendment CA_A_H58 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 425, L.D. 656, "An Act to Prevent 
Electioneering on General Election Ballots by Candidates Nominated by Petition" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 9th and 10th lines (page 1, lines 12 
and 13 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "either "unenrolled" " and inserting the 
following: '"unenrolled," "independent"' 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection I in the 10th and 11th lines (page 1, lines 13 
and 14 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "A candidate who intends to form a new party 
about that person's candidacy must use the proposed party's designation." and inserting the 
following: 'A candidate 1Nho intends to form a new party about that person's candidacy 
must use the proposed party's designation.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds "independent" to 
the options a candidate may select for the candidate's political designation on a nomination 
petition and removes the provision from current law that requires a candidate intending to 
form a new party about that person's candidacy to use the proposed party's designation. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Address Climate Change by Reducing Carbon Emissions from State Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0655
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, BALDACCI, ABDI, COPELAND, DHALAC, PAULHUS, RISEMAN
Amends: 5 MRSA §1830

Legislative Document
No. 655
S.P. 272
In Senate, February 14, 2023
An Act to Address Climate Change by Reducing Carbon Emissions 
from State Vehicles
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.
Cosponsored by Senator: BALDACCI of Penobscot, Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, 
COPELAND of Saco, DHALAC of South Portland, PAULHUS of Bath, RISEMAN of 
Harrison.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1830, sub-§13 is enacted to read:
13.  Battery electric vehicle purchases or leases.  In addition to the requirements of 
subsection 12, the Central Fleet Management Division and the Department of Public Safety 
shall purchase or lease only battery electric vehicles to the extent a battery electric vehicle 
that meets the need for which the vehicle is being purchased or leased is commercially 
available. For purposes of this subsection, "battery electric vehicle" has the same meaning 
as in Title 35-A, section 10126, subsection 1, paragraph A.
SUMMARY
Current law establishes certain goals for the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of General Services, Central Fleet Management Division and 
the Department of Public Safety in acquiring by purchase or lease plug-in hybrid electric 
vehicles and zero-emission vehicles. This bill provides, in addition, that the Central Fleet 
Management Division and the Department of Public Safety must purchase or lease only 
zero-emission battery electric vehicles, to the extent a battery electric vehicle that meets 
the need for which the vehicle is being purchased or leased is commercially available.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0657
Committee Amendment CA_A_H520 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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