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An Act to Expedite the Health Insurance Referral Process for Specialists by Allowmg Referrals from Urgent Care Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0722
Committee Amendment CA_A_S80 (Senate)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4301-A, 24-A MRSA §4303

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Pr " to S P 280, L D 722, "An Act to Expedite the 
Health Insurance Referral Process for Specialists by Allowmg Referrals from Urgent Care 
Facilities" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out the title and substitutmg the followmg 
'An Act to Expedite the Health Insurance Referral Process for Speciahsts by Allowmg 
Referrals Durmg Urgent Care Visits' 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §4301-A, sub-§2-A is enacted to read 
2-A BehaVIoral health care serVIce "Behavioral health care service" means a health 
care service or treatlnent to address mental health and substance use condit10ns 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §4301-A, sub-§21 is enacted to read 
21. Urgent care. "Urgent care" means health care or treatlnent provided m response 
to exigent circumstances 
Sec. 3. 24-A MRSA §4303, sub-§22-A is enacted to read 
22-A. Demal of referral durmg urgent care VISit prohibited. A earner may not 
deny payment for any behav10ral health care service or physical therapy service covered 
under an enrollee's health plan based solely on the basis that the enrollee's referral was not 
made by the enrollee's primary care provider as long as the enrollee's referral 1s made by a 
provider durmg an urgent care v1S1t and the provider notifies the enrollee's pnmary care 
provider of the referral A earner may not apply a deductible, comsurance or copayment 
greater than the applicable deductible, comsurance or copayment that would apply to the 
same health care service if the service was referred by the enrollee's pnmary care provider 
A camer may reguire a provider of urgent care that 1s makmg a referral to provide 
additional mformation necessary to Implement this subsection 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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coMMITTEEAMENDMENT".4 "to SP 2so,LD 122 Cs-~) 
Sec. 4. Apphcat10n. The reqmrements of this Act apply to all policies, contracts and 
certificates executed, delivered, issued for dehvery, contmued or renewed m this State on 
or after January 1, 2024 For purposes of this Act, all pohcies, contracts and certificates are 
deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anmversary of the contract date' 
Amend the bill by relettenng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
Tuts amendment replaces the bill and changes the title The amendment prohibits a 
health msurance earner from denymg payment for any behavioral health care service or 
physical therapy service covered under an enrollee's health plan based solely on the basis 
that the enrollee's referral was not made ~y the enrollee's pnmary care provider as long as 
the enrollee's referral 1s made by a provider dunng an urgent care VlSlt and the provider 
notifies the enrollee's pnmary care provider of the referral 
The reqmrements apply 
begmnmg January 1, 2024 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Expand Workforce Housing in Rural Maine by Funding the Maine State Housing Authority's Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0724
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: RENY, POULIOT

Legislative Document
No. 724
S.P. 282
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Expand Workforce Housing in Rural Maine by Funding 
the Maine State Housing Authority's Rural Affordable Rental 
Housing Program
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec.
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
Housing Authority - State 0442
Initiative: Provides one-time funds in fiscal year 2023-24 and fiscal year 2024-25 only to 
the Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program for the development of smaller affordable 
rental housing projects.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funds in fiscal year 2023-24 and fiscal year 2024-25 only 
to the Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program within the Maine State Housing Authority 
for the development of smaller affordable rental housing projects.
An Act to Protect Consumers by Prohibiting Discrimination by Insurers Based on Certain Information
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0723
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: JACKSON, PERRY, BAILEY, RENY, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 24-A MRSA §16

Legislative Document
No. 723
S.P. 281
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Protect Consumers by Prohibiting Discrimination by 
Insurers Based on Certain Information
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and
Senators: BAILEY of York, RENY of Lincoln, Representative: Speaker TALBOT ROSS of 
Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §16 is enacted to read:
§16.  Discrimination prohibited; consumer credit report information
An insurer to which this Title applies may not use information disclosed in a consumer 
credit report to charge a higher premium rate based on the insured person's race, ethnicity, 
religion, gender, income, lack of credit history or zip code.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits an insurer from using information disclosed in a consumer credit 
report to charge a higher premium rate based on the insured person's race, ethnicity, 
religion, gender, income, lack of credit history or zip code.
An Act to Add an Adult Education Pathway to a High School Diploma
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0725
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRAKEY, LEE, LIBBY, SHAW
Amends: 20-A MRSA §257, 20-A MRSA §8602

Legislative Document
No. 725
S.P. 283
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Add an Adult Education Pathway to a High School 
Diploma
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative LEE of Auburn and
Senator: LIBBY of Cumberland, Representatives: LIBBY of Auburn, SHAW of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §257, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2017, c. 381, §1, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (2) to read:
(2)  Has demonstrated, through procedures prescribed by the commissioner, 
attainment of a general educational development comparable to that of a secondary 
school graduate.; or
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §257, sub-§1, ¶F is enacted to read:
F.  Has completed the required adult education courses prescribed by the commissioner 
within 4 years of beginning high school.
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §8602, as amended by PL 1991, c. 518, §34, is further amended 
to read:
§8602.  Rules
The commissioner may adopt rules to establish requirements for adult education 
courses, to establish procedures for approving adult education courses offered by units, 
regions or centers, establish adult education requirements to achieve a high school 
equivalency diploma and to otherwise carry out the purposes of this chapter.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Commissioner of Education to issue a high school equivalency 
diploma to an adult education student who has met requirements prescribed by the 
commissioner.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0724
Committee Amendment CA_A_S178 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0726
Committee Amendment CA_A_S186 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Amend the Bag Limit for Turkey
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0728
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, WOOD, BLACK, LYMAN, MASON
Amends: 12 MRSA §11751-A

Legislative Document
No. 728
S.P. 286
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Amend the Bag Limit for Turkey
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative WOOD of Greene and
Senator: BLACK of Franklin, Representatives: LYMAN of Livermore Falls, MASON of 
Lisbon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11751-A, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:
2-A.  Wild turkey bag limit same as ruffed grouse limit.  Limits established by rule 
on the maximum number of wild turkey that may be taken within any given period of time 
must be the same as the limits on the maximum number of ruffed grouse that may be taken.
Sec. 2. Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to adopt rules.  The 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall adopt rules as soon as practicable in 
accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 11751-A, subsection 2-A. 
SUMMARY
This bill provides that bag limits for wild turkey established by rule by the Department 
of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife must be the same as bag limits for ruffed grouse.
Resolve, Regarding Traffic Lights in Turner
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0729
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, MORRIS, LYMAN

Legislative Document
No. 729
S.P. 287
In Senate, February 16, 2023
Resolve, Regarding Traffic Lights in Turner
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner and
Representative: LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
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 requires the Department of Transportation to install a traffic 
light in the Town of Turner; and
Whereas, it is important that this legislation take effect as soon as possible in order 
to protect the public health and safety of the residents of the Town of Turner; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Traffic light to be installed. Resolved: That the Department of 
Transportation shall install a traffic light at the intersection of Route 4 and Weston Road in 
the Town of Turner.
Sec. 2. Study. Resolved: That, one year after the installation of the traffic light under 
section 1, the Department of Transportation shall conduct a study to determine if a traffic 
light is needed at the intersection of Route 4 and Route 117 in the Town of Turner.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to install a traffic light at the 
intersection of Route 4 and Weston Road in the Town of Turner.  The department is 
directed to conduct a study one year after the installation to determine if a traffic light is 
needed at the intersection of Route 4 and Route 117 in the Town of Turner.
An Act Regarding Workers' Compensation Benefits for First Responders Injured in the Line of Duty
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0727
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: NANGLE, BALDACCI, CURRY, DUSON, TIPPING, SALISBURY, STOVER, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 39-A MRSA §102

Legislative Document
No. 727
S.P. 285
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act Regarding Workers' Compensation Benefits for First 
Responders Injured in the Line of Duty
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, CURRY of Waldo, DUSON of 
Cumberland, TIPPING of Penobscot, Representatives: SALISBURY of Westbrook, STOVER 
of Boothbay, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §102, sub-§4, ¶E-1 is enacted to read:
E-1.  When an employee is employed as a first responder and is injured performing the 
duties of that employment and is also employed at an additional place of employment, 
the employee's average weekly wages are computed by combining the wages, earnings 
or salary received by the employee from each place of employment. For the purposes 
of this paragraph, "first responder" means a law enforcement officer as defined in Title 
17-A, section 2, subsection 17, a firefighter as defined in Title 17-A, section 752-E, 
subsection 2 or an emergency medical care provider as defined in Title 17-A, section 
752-C, subsection 2.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 to provide that if an 
employee employed as a first responder is injured and is also employed at an additional 
place of employment, the employee's average weekly wages are computed by combining 
the wages, earnings or salary received by the employee from each place of employment.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0730
Committee Amendment CA_A_S166 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Prohibit Off-trail Operation of a Snowmobile in an Area Closed to Off-trail Operation
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0732
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BLACK, LANDRY, MASON, WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §13106-A

Legislative Document
No. 732
S.P. 290
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Prohibit Off-trail Operation of a Snowmobile in an Area 
Closed to Off-trail Operation
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington and
Representatives: MASON of Lisbon, WOOD of Greene.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13106-A, sub-§27 is enacted to read:
27.  Operating snowmobile in posted area.  A person may not operate a snowmobile 
off a snowmobile trail in an area that is posted as being closed to off-trail snowmobile 
operation.
A.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.
B.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a person from operating a snowmobile off a snowmobile trail in an 
area that is posted as being closed to off-trail snowmobile operation.  It provides for a fine 
of not less than $100 and not more than $500 for the first violation of the prohibition and 
that a violation after 3 or more civil violations of the inland fisheries and wildlife laws is a 
Class E crime.
An Act to Require the State to Hold a Public Hearing in a Municipality Before the State Constructs a Solar Project in That Municipality
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0735
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: POULIOT, LaROCHELLE, BRIDGEO
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4364-D

Legislative Document
No. 735
S.P. 293
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Require the State to Hold a Public Hearing in a 
Municipality Before the State Constructs a Solar Project in That 
Municipality
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta and
Representative: BRIDGEO of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4364-D is enacted to read:
§4364-D.  State-owned solar energy project
Prior to commencing construction on a solar energy project on property owned by the 
State, the State shall hold a public hearing in the municipality where the solar energy project 
is planned to be located.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the State to hold a public hearing in a municipality where a solar 
energy project on property owned by the State is planned to be located prior to commencing 
construction on the project.
An Act to Prohibit Government Contracting Organizations from Influencing Elections
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0737
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: BRAKEY, BENNETT, HARRINGTON, TIMBERLAKE, ANDREWS
Amends: 5 MRSA §1812-H

Legislative Document
No. 737
S.P. 295
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Prohibit Government Contracting Organizations from 
Influencing Elections
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, HARRINGTON of York, TIMBERLAKE of 
Androscoggin, Representative: ANDREWS of Paris.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1812-H is enacted to read:
§1812-H.  Prohibition on political activities
A contract with the State in an amount over $500,000 must include a clause that 
prohibits the other contracting party, including a person, corporation, union or nonprofit 
corporation, from engaging in any effort to influence an election in the State through a 
contribution to a candidate, a political action committee, a political party or a political 
organization registered as a tax-exempt organization under 26 United States Code, Section 
501(c)(4).  The period of the prohibition under this section must be for the duration of the 
contract plus 2 years.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that every contract with the State in an amount over $500,000 have a 
clause that prohibits the other contracting party from influencing state elections through 
contributions to a candidate, a political action committee, a political party or a political 
organization that is a tax-exempt organization under 26 United States Code, Section 
501(c)(4) for the duration of the contract plus 2 years.
An Act to Remove the Requirement That Certain Motor Vehicles Be Equipped with a Front License Plate
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0736
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HICKMAN, LANIGAN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §452

Legislative Document
No. 736
S.P. 294
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Remove the Requirement That Certain Motor Vehicles Be 
Equipped with a Front License Plate
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §452, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2005, c. 577, §10, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Position of registration plate.  A registration plate must be displayed horizontally.  
Only one set of Maine registration plates plate may be displayed on one a vehicle.  A 
registration plate must be attached to the front and the rear of each vehicle, including a 
trailer or semitrailer, except as follows.
A.  A trailer and semitrailer registration plate may be attached only to the rear of that 
trailer or semitrailer.
B.  A motorcycle registration plate may not be attached to the front of that motorcycle.
C.  A manufacturer, dealer or transporter registration plate may be attached only to the 
rear of the vehicle.
D.  A truck tractor registration plate may be attached only to the front of that truck 
tractor.
Sec. 2.  Additional changes to law.  By December 6, 2023, the Department of the 
Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles shall submit a bill to the Second Regular 
Session of the 131st Legislature to make changes to the Maine Revised Statutes to fully 
implement this Act.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the requirement that certain motor vehicles must display a 
registration plate on the front of those motor vehicles.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0739
Committee Amendment CA_A_S389 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to SP 297, L D 739, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposmg an Amendment to the Constitution of Mame to Empower the Legislature to 
Allow the Expungement or Sealmg of Certam Cnmmal Records" 
Amend the resolution by stnkmg out all of that part designated "Constitut1on, Art. 
IV, Pt. Third, §24" (page 1, Imes 4 to 9 m L D) and msertmg the followmg 
'Constitution, Art. IV, Pt. Third, §24 is enacted to read 
Section 24. Power to expunge or seal crimmal records. The Legislature may 
enact laws to allow for the expungement or sealmg of a cnmmal record at a time and m a 
manner the Legislature determmes to be appropnate followmg the complet10n of a sentence 
served by a person convicted of certam cnmes, as the Legislature considers best to 
rehabilitate convicted persons, protect the pubhc safety and advance restorative mstice The 
expungement or sealmg of a cnmmal record does not mteifere with the Governor's power 
to remit after conviction all forfeitures and penalties and to grant reprieves, commutations 
and pardons under Article V, Part First, Sect10n 11 ' 
Amend the resolution by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the Legislature may enact laws to allow for the 
expungement or sealmg of a cnmmal record at a time and ma manner the Legislature 
determmes appropnate The amendment also d1stmgmshes the expungement or seahng 
from the Governor's powers under Article V, Part First, Section 11 of the Constitution of 
Mame 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 131LR2120(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 06/14/23 :t:Pae.. 
LD739 
LR 2120(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposmg an Amendment to the Constitution of Mame to Empower the Legislature 
to Allow the Expungement or Sealmg of Certam Crimmal Records 
Fiscal Note for BIii as Ame~ded by Co~mittee Amendment 'i4'(5 .. 3r~ 
Committee: Judiciary 
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Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennnun cost mcrease - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-23 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget mcludes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the gene 
elect10n m November If the number or size of the referendum quest10ns reqmres product10n and delivery of a sec 
ballot, an addit10nal appropnatton of $172,000 may be reqmred 
LR2120(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Establish a Paid Family and Medical Leave System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0738
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 738
S.P. 296
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Establish a Paid Family and Medical Leave System
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY 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 require the development and implementation of a paid family and 
medical leave system.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0740
Committee Amendment CA_A_S187 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Clarify the Criteria for State Approval of Alcoholic Beverage Container Labels
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0740
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, MONTELL, RIELLY
Amends: 28-A MRSA §6-A

Legislative Document
No. 740
S.P. 298
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Clarify the Criteria for State Approval of Alcoholic 
Beverage Container Labels
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: MONTELL of Gardiner, RIELLY of Westbrook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §6-A, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:
2-A.  Criteria for label registration.  Bureau review and approval of label registration 
is limited to whether the submitted label conforms to the regulations adopted by the United 
States Department of the Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and the 
following criteria:
A.  The label does not contain any statement, design, device or representation that:
(1)  To the average individual, applying contemporary community standards, 
considered as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest;
(2)  Depicts or describes, in an offensive manner, sexual acts, excretory functions, 
masturbation or lewd exhibition of the genitals; and
(3)  Considered as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific 
value; and
B.  The label does not contain subject matter or an illustration that induces a minor to 
drink or that depicts an individual in the act of drinking liquor.
SUMMARY
This bill limits the approval of alcoholic beverage container labels by the Department 
of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery 
Operations to whether a label conforms to regulations of the United States Department of 
the Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and criteria that prohibits labels 
that appeal to prurient interest, depict sexual or other lewd acts, lack serious literary, 
artistic, political or scientific value, induce a minor to drink or depict an individual 
drinking.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0741
Committee Amendment CA_A_S200 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Prohibit Training Repayment Agreements by Employers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0741
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S721 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" ft-" to CO:tv.lMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 299, 
L.D. 7 41, "An Act to Prohibit Training Repayment Agreements by Employers" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SPONSORED BY: ~-#-1-,','--'>q-_.;_Jl,.L-::::::...i...--b,<4-,~~-
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COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09/24 ~ae 
LD741 
LR 2208(04) 
An Act to Prohibit Certain Training Repayment Agreements by Employers 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "ti' to Committee Amendment "A"{S---12.~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotunclb of Androscoggin 
· 
Net Cost (Savings) 
. General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($38,457) 
($53,852) 
($38,457) 
($53,852) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($55,533) 
($55,533) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($57,274) 
($57,274) 
This amendment eliminates the one half-time Labor & Safety Inspector position and the ongoing General Fund 
appropriations of $38,457 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $53,852 in fiscal year 2024-25 to the Regulation and 
Enforcement program within the Depaiiment of Labor included in the bill to support the anticipated increase in 
workload to ensure compliance with the regulation regarding the cost of training provided or required by employers 
not constituting a loan, debt or advance unless the training costs are related to the attainment of state licensure or 
another transferable credential. The Department of Labor has indicated that without additional staffing resources it 
will need to prioritize enforcement activities. 
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An Act to Prohibit Training Repayment Agreements by Employers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0741
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: TIPPING, ROEDER, MALON, MILLETT, O'NEIL, OSHER, RANA, RUSSELL, SKOLD, WARREN
Amends: 26 MRSA §600-B

Legislative Document
No. 741
S.P. 299
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Prohibit Training Repayment Agreements by Employers
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.
Cosponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor and
Representatives: MALON of Biddeford, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, O'NEIL of Saco, 
OSHER of Orono, RANA of Bangor, RUSSELL of Verona Island, SKOLD of Portland, 
WARREN of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §600-B is enacted to read:
§600-B.  Training repayment agreement prohibited
1.  Training costs.  An employer may not require an employee to enter into an 
agreement that requires the employee to financially reimburse the employer for training 
costs related to the employment incurred by that employer if the employee leaves 
employment with that employer.
2.  Enforcement.  The Department of Labor shall enforce this section.
SUMMARY
This bill specifies that an employer may not require an employee to enter into an 
agreement that requires the employee to reimburse the employer for training costs related 
to the employment if the employee leaves employment with that employer.  The 
Department of Labor is required to enforce this provision.
An Act to Provide Free or Reduced-cost Vehicle Registration to All Disabled Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0743
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BRAKEY, CHIPMAN, LIBBY, ANDREWS, HYMES
Amends: 29-A MRSA §523

Legislative Document
No. 743
S.P. 301
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Provide Free or Reduced-cost Vehicle Registration to All 
Disabled Veterans
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, LIBBY of Cumberland, 
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, HYMES of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §523, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2017, c. 43, §1, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Disabled veterans; special free license plates.  The Secretary of State, on 
application and upon evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 
1482, shall issue a registration certificate and set of special designating plates to be used in 
lieu of regular registration plates for a vehicle with a registered gross weight of not more 
than 26,000 pounds to any 100% disabled veteran when that application is accompanied by 
certification from the United States Veterans Administration or any branch of the United 
States Armed Forces as to the veteran's permanent disability and receipt of 100% service-
connected benefits.  A disability placard is issued in addition to the disabled veteran 
registration plate at no fee a fee reduced by the percentage the veteran is designated as 
disabled.
These special designating plates must bear the words "Disabled Veteran," which indicate 
that the vehicle is owned by a disabled veteran.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the provision of law that provides disability placards, registration 
certificates and license plates at no fee to 100% disabled veterans to instead provide that 
all disabled veterans are eligible for a reduced fee proportional to their disability.
An Act to Prohibit the Use of Toy Cannon Fireworks Devices That Exceed 150 Decibels Without Permission from Affected Property Owners
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0745
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BRAKEY
Amends: 8 MRSA §223-A

Legislative Document
No. 745
S.P. 303
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Prohibit the Use of Toy Cannon Fireworks Devices That 
Exceed 150 Decibels Without Permission from Affected Property 
Owners
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §223-A, sub-§8-A is enacted to read:
8-A.  Toy cannons.  The use of a toy cannon is governed by this subsection in addition 
to the other requirements of this chapter.   A person may not use a toy cannon in a location 
where there is any affected property owner, unless the person has the written permission of 
each affected property owner.
As used in this subsection, "toy cannon" means a type of consumer fireworks in the shape 
of a cannon that, when discharged, emits a sound of more than 150 decibels, as measured 
at the cannon. As used in this subsection, "affected property owner" means any person 
owning or renting a residence located on property that is within 1,000 feet of the location 
of the use of the toy cannon.
A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of $100 
may be adjudged for any one offense.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a person using a toy cannon fireworks device, which when discharged 
emits a sound of more than 150 decibels, to get permission from affected property owners.
An Act to Divest State Pensions from Companies Boycotting Maine Lobster
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0742
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: BRAKEY, FAULKINGHAM, KEIM, MOORE
Amends: 5 MRSA §1959

Legislative Document
No. 742
S.P. 300
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Divest State Pensions from Companies Boycotting Maine 
Lobster
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor and
Senators: KEIM of Oxford, MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1959 is enacted to read:
§1959.  Companies that boycott Maine lobster
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Board" has the same meaning as in section 17001, subsection 7.
B.  "Boycotting company" means any corporation or company that trades in lobsters 
and that has publicly stated it will not trade in lobsters caught in Maine waters, whether 
by not purchasing, not selling or otherwise not trading in such Maine lobsters, or caught 
by any person licensed by the Department of Marine Resources to fish for, take or catch 
lobsters.
C.  "Retirement system" means the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
2.  Board may not invest.  The board, in accordance with sound investment criteria 
and consistent with fiduciary obligations, may not invest the assets of the retirement system 
in any stocks, securities or other obligations of any boycotting company.  Nothing in this 
subsection precludes de minimis exposure of any funds held by the board to the stocks, 
securities or other obligations of any boycotting company.
3.  Board to divest.  The board shall review the extent to which the assets of the 
retirement system are invested in any stocks, securities or other obligations of any 
boycotting company and shall, in accordance with sound investment criteria and consistent 
with fiduciary obligations, divest any such holdings.  Nothing in this subsection precludes 
de minimis exposure of any funds held by the board to the stocks, securities or other 
obligations of any boycotting company.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Board of Trustees of the Maine Public Employees Retirement 
System to divest any stocks, securities or other obligations of any corporation or company 
that trades in lobsters and that has publicly stated it will not trade in lobsters caught in 
Maine waters, whether by not purchasing, not selling or otherwise not trading in such 
Maine lobsters, or caught by any person licensed by the Department of Marine Resources 
to fish for, take or catch lobsters.
An Act to Strengthen the Due Process Rights of Persons in Law Enforcement Custody
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0748
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HICKMAN, BOYER, CARNEY, ANDREWS, COLLINGS, FAULKINGHAM, HASENFUS, MOONEN, RIELLY, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 5 MRSA §4682

Legislative Document
No. 748
S.P. 306
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Strengthen the Due Process Rights of Persons in Law 
Enforcement Custody
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland and
Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, COLLINGS of 
Portland, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, HASENFUS of Readfield, MOONEN of 
Portland, RIELLY of Westbrook, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4682, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 50, §2 and reallocated 
by RR 2001, c. 1, §11, is amended by enacting at the end a new first blocked paragraph to 
read:
A person who is placed under arrest, in custody, under interrogation or temporarily detained 
by a law enforcement officer and who is not warned by the law enforcement officer of the 
person's privilege against self-incrimination and the person's right to the assistance of legal 
counsel may institute and prosecute in the person's name and on the person's behalf a civil 
action for legal or equitable relief against the law enforcement officer for failure to provide 
such warnings.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §4682, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 50, §2, is amended to 
read:
2.  Place of action.  The action under subsection 1 1-A must be instituted in the 
Superior Court for the county where the alleged violator resides or has a principal place of 
business.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Maine Civil Rights Act to provide that a person who is placed 
under arrest, in custody, under interrogation or temporarily detained by a law enforcement 
officer and who is not warned by the law enforcement officer of the person's privilege 
against self-incrimination and the person's right to the assistance of legal counsel may 
institute and prosecute in the person's name and on the person's behalf a civil action for 
legal or equitable relief against the law enforcement officer for failure to provide such 
warnings.
An Act to Require the Probate Court to Report Name Changes to the State Bureau of Identification (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0747
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BAILEY
Amends: 18-C MRSA §1

Legislative Document
No. 747
S.P. 305
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Require the Probate Court to Report Name Changes to 
the State Bureau of Identification
(AFTER DEADLINE)
(EMERGENCY)
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety and approved for introduction by a majority 
of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BAILEY of York.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, ensuring that the timely and accurate reporting of all name changes to the 
Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau of Identification is 
essential to the operations of the State Bureau of Identification; 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.  18-C MRSA §1-701, sub-§3-A is enacted to read:
3-A.  Reporting.  The court shall report by electronic means a name change under this 
section to the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau of 
Identification by providing the person's former name, new name and date of birth and, if 
known to the court, a number associated with the person's criminal history record 
information, as defined in Title 16, section 703, or other number assigned by the State 
Bureau of Identification.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Probate Court to report by electronic means all name changes to 
the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau of Identification.
An Act to Clarify the Powers of a Conservator to Transfer Property
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0751
Committee Amendment CA_A_S45 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" I\" to S.P. 309, L.D. 751, "An Act to Clarify the 
Powers of a Conservator to Transfer Property" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph Bin the first line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "§ign" the following: 'or revoke' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
The bill authorizes a conservator to sign a transfer on death deed for the primary 
dwelling of the individual subject to the conservatorship, with court approval. This 
amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, also authorizes a conservator to 
revoke a transfer on death deed for the primary dwelling of the individual subject to the 
conservatorship, with court approval. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Eliminate the Limits on Candidates' Speech at the Polls
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0750
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LIBBY, BRAKEY
Amends: 21-A MRSA §682

Legislative Document
No. 750
S.P. 308
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Eliminate the Limits on Candidates' Speech at the Polls
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §682, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2019, c. 371, §21, is further 
amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read:
These limitations do This subsection does not prohibit apply to a candidate from attending, 
who may attend the voting place and orally communicating communicate with voters as 
long as the candidate does not attempt to influence their vote.  A candidate may not state 
the name of the office sought or request a person's vote.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the restrictions on candidate speech while engaging with voters at a 
voting place.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0752
Committee Amendment CA_A_S16 (Senate)

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An Act to Elnnmate the Lnmts on Candidates' Speech at the Polls
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0750
Committee Amendment CA_A_S72 (Senate)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §682

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /J "to SP 308, L D 750, "An Act to Elnnmate the 
Lnmts on Candidates' Speech at the Polls" 
Amend the bill by stukmg out the title and substltutmg the followmg 
'An Act to Change the L1m1ts on Candidates' Oral Commumcatwns at the Polls' 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg aftet the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec.-1. 21-A MRSA §682, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2019, c 371, §21, 1s further 
amended by amendmg the first blocked paragraph to read 
These l11mtat10ns do not prohibit a candidate from attendmg the votmg place and orally 
commumcatmg with voters the name of the office that the candidate 1s seekmg on the ballot 
for the election that day and the party or political designat10n of the candidate as hsted on 
the ballot for the elect10n that day as long as the candidate does not attempt to mfluence 
thetr vote /'£ candidate may not state the name of the office sought or request a person's 
vete-' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which 1s the maJonty 1ep01i of the committee, changes the bill title 
and allows a candidate to orally commumcate with voters the name of the office that the 
candidate 1s seekmg m the elect10n that day and the candidate's party or pohtrcal 
designation, as 1t 1s listed on the ballot for the elect10n that day, as long as the candidate 
does not attempt to mfluence their vote 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0753
Committee Amendment CA_A_S152 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Clarify the Powers of a Conservator to Transfer Property
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0751
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BAILEY
Amends: 18-C MRSA §5

Legislative Document
No. 751
S.P. 309
In Senate, February 16, 2023
An Act to Clarify the Powers of a Conservator to Transfer Property
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BAILEY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  18-C MRSA §5-414, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14, is amended to read:
B.  Sell, encumber, convey or release an interest in, sign a transfer on death deed for or 
surrender a lease to the primary dwelling of the individual subject to conservatorship. 
For purposes of this paragraph, "transfer on death deed" has the same meaning as in 
section 6-402, subsection 6;
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that a conservator may convey or release an interest in or sign a 
transfer on death deed for the primary dwelling of the individual subject to conservatorship, 
with court approval.