pem207/maine-bills huggingface dataset:
An Act to Ensure an Incarcerated Ind1v1dual's Right to Make Free Telephone Calls Protected by Attomey-Chent Pnvrlege
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0609
Committee Amendment CA_A_H192 (House)
Amends: 34-A MRSA §3015

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " 
to HP 3 86, L D 609, "An Act to Ensure an 
Incarcerated Ind1v1dual's Right to Make Free Telephone Calls Protected by Attomey-Chent 
Pnvrlege" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and subst1tutmg the following 
'An Act Regarding Guidelines for Free Telephone Calls by Individuals Incarcerated 
in Department of Corrections Facilities' 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and insertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 34-A MRSA §3015, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2021, c 615, Pt A, §1, 1s 
amended by enactmg at the end a new first blocked pat agraph to read 
The chief admm1strative officer of each department facility shall dtaft, publish and 
implement gmdelmes governmg resident access to free telephone calls as requu ed by 
paragraphs A and B m that facility ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the maJ onty report of the committee, strikes the prov1S1on 
of the bill that reqmres county Jails to provide residents with free access to telephone calls 
protected by the attomey-chent privilege It also reqmres the chief admimstrative officet 
of each of the Department of Correct10ns' detent10n facilities and correct10nal facilities to 
draft, publish and implement guidelines goveming that fac1hty's implementation of the 
provision of current law requmng the Department of Con ectlons to provide a resident of a 
department facility who has less than $10 m the resident's fac1hty account a free telephone 
call allowance for 30 minutes of telephone calls to the resident's relatives and friends per 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ")f' to HP 386, L D 609 
week and a free telephone call allowance for 3 0 minutes of telephone calls that are 
protected by the attorney-client privilege per week 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/11/23 ,;t;,,ae 
LD609 
LR836(02) 
An Act to Ensure an Incarcerated Individual's Right to Make Free Telephone Calls Protected by 
Attorney-Chent Privilege 
Fiscal Detm.l and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4, { H---f 12) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Corrections associated with havmg each clnef admmistratlve officer of each 
, facility draft, publish and implement guidelmes govermng resident access to free telephone calls can be absorbed 
wtthm existing budgeted resources 
LR0836{02) -Fiscal Note • Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Improve Outcomes for Participants in the Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0608
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: LANDRY, WOOD

Legislative Document
No. 608
H.P. 385
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
Resolve, to Improve Outcomes for Participants in the Antlerless 
Deer Permit Lottery
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.
Cosponsored by Representative WOOD of Greene.
Sec. 1. Antlerless deer permit lottery.  Resolved:  That, pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 11152, subsection 3, the Department of Inland Fisheries 
and Wildlife shall amend its rule Chapter 16: Hunting to change the antlerless deer permit 
lottery to provide that as applicants' names are drawn, applicants are assigned to their 
highest choice of available wildlife management districts until all permits are awarded and 
that if the name of an applicant is drawn and all of the applicant's preferred wildlife 
management districts' permits have been assigned, that applicant will be assigned to a 
district as geographically close as possible to the applicant's first choice, unless the 
applicant has indicated the applicant is not interested in any other areas.  The department 
shall model the changes to the antlerless deer permit lottery required under this section on 
the relevant procedures of the department's moose public chance drawing.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to change the 
department's antlerless deer permit lottery to allow an applicant whose name is drawn to 
be assigned to another wildlife management district if the applicant's first choices of district 
have already been assigned.  It directs the department to model the changes on the relevant 
procedures of the department's moose public chance drawing.
An Act to Ensure an Incarcerated Individual's Right to Make Free Telephone Calls Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0609
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HASENFUS, HICKMAN, MOONEN, RANA
Amends: 30-A MRSA §1566, 34-A MRSA §3015

Legislative Document
No. 609
H.P. 386
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Ensure an Incarcerated Individual's Right to Make Free 
Telephone Calls Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and
Representatives: MOONEN of Portland, RANA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §1566, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.  Resident's right to make free telephone calls protected by attorney-client 
privilege.  A jail shall provide a resident with a reasonable opportunity to make free 
telephone calls protected by the attorney-client privilege during regular business hours for 
the purpose of communicating with the resident's attorney regarding the criminal 
proceeding or proceedings on the offense or offenses for which the resident is incarcerated. 
Each jail shall draft, publish and implement guidelines governing resident access to free 
telephone calls protected by the attorney-client privilege in accordance with this 
subsection.
Sec. 2.  34-A MRSA §3015, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 615, Pt. A, §1, 
is amended to read:
B.  The department shall provide a resident with a reasonable opportunity to make free 
telephone calls protected by the attorney-client privilege during regular business hours 
for the purpose of communicating with the resident's attorney regarding the criminal 
proceeding or proceedings on the offense or offenses for which the resident is 
incarcerated.  The department shall provide to a resident who has less than $10 in the 
resident's facility account a free telephone call allowance for 30 minutes of telephone 
calls per week under this paragraph. The chief administrative officer of each 
department facility shall draft, publish and implement guidelines governing resident 
access to free telephone calls protected by the attorney-client privilege in accordance 
with this paragraph.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Corrections and county and municipal detention 
facilities to provide residents in detention facilities, correctional facilities and jails free 
access to telephone calls protected by the attorney-client privilege during regular business 
hours. These free telephone calls must be for the purpose of communicating with the 
resident's attorney regarding the criminal proceeding or proceedings on the offense or 
offenses for which the resident is incarcerated. The bill also directs the chief administrative 
officer of each detention facility and correctional facility and each county and municipal 
detention facility to draft, publish and implement guidelines governing access to free 
telephone calls.
An Act to Create a Green Schools Coordmator m the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0612
Committee Amendment CA_A_H155 (House)

COJ\1MITTEE AMENDMENT "/2" to HP 389, L D 612, "An Act to Create a 
Green Schools Coordmator m the Department of Education" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The followmg appropnat1ons and 
allocat10ns are made 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Leadership Team Z077 
Imtiat1ve Establishes one Public Service Executive II position to serve as the director of 
green schools to direct and oversee clean energy, energy efficiency, clean school bus 
programs and other general sustamab1hty efforts m coordmation with teams across the 
department effective October 1, 2023 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
000 
$109,219 
$7,057 
$116,276 
2024-25 
000 
$153,419 
$8,860 
$162,279 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which 1s the ma.Jonty report of the committee, strikes and replaces 
the bill with an appropnat10ns and allocat1ons section estabhshmg a position m the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
CCX\1MITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to HP 389, L D 612 
Department of Education, Leadership Team program to serve as the director of green 
schools 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~ 
Approved 04/2 7 /23 ,::/:Pae. 
LD 612 
LR 1017(02) 
An Act to Create a Green Schools Coordinator in the Department of Education 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee AmendmentA"" 1/ -/55) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
~ 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Gene1 al Fund 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$116,276 
$162,279 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$167,802 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$173,524 
~, Appropriat1ons/Allocations 
\ 
I 
/ 
General Fund 
$116,276 
$162,279 
$167,802 
$173,524 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill includes ongoing Geneial Fund appropriations of $116,276 m fiscal year 2023-24 and $162,279 m fiscal year 
2024-25 to the Leadership Team p1 ogram withm the Department of Education to establish one Public Service 
Executive II pos1t10n to serve as the Director of Green Schools This pos1t10n will direct and oversee clean energy, 
energy efficiency, clean school bus programs and other sustamab1hty efforts m coordination with teams across the 
department This fiscal note assumes an October 1, 2023 effective date 
LRlOl 7(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0611
Committee Amendment CA_A_H480 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions)
An Act to Create a Green Schools Coordinator in the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0612
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MALON, RAFFERTY, ABDI, BRENNAN, DODGE, JAUCH, MURPHY, RANA
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4001

Legislative Document
No. 612
H.P. 389
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Create a Green Schools Coordinator in the Department of 
Education
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MALON of Biddeford.
Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and
Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, BRENNAN of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, JAUCH of 
Topsham, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, MURPHY of Scarborough, RANA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4001, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8.  Green schools coordinator.  There is created within the department the position of 
green schools coordinator.  The green schools coordinator is responsible for assisting 
department staff and other relevant stakeholders in establishing school facility priorities 
and working with school administrative units regarding building weatherization and 
modification for the use of renewable energy resources.
SUMMARY
This bill creates the position of green schools coordinator within the Department of 
Education to assist department staff and other relevant stakeholders in establishing school 
facility priorities and working with school administrative units regarding building 
weatherization and modification for the use of renewable energy resources.
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Antlerless Deer Permit Process
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0613
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: FOSTER, CARMICHAEL, HAGGAN, JAVNER, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS, THORNE, WHITE, WOODSOME, BLACK
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document
No. 613
H.P. 390
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Antlerless Deer Permit 
Process
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, HAGGAN of Hampden, 
JAVNER of Chester, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, THORNE of Carmel, WHITE of 
Guilford, WOODSOME of Waterboro, Senator: BLACK of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 599, §11, is amended 
to read:
9.  Fee.  The fee for an antlerless deer permit is $12 for residents and nonresidents, to 
be paid at the time of registration of the antlerless deer.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the fee for an antlerless deer permit must be paid at the time of 
registration of the antlerless deer.
An Act to Create the Whole Home Repairs Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0611
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: MALON, ABDI, ANKELES, CLUCHEY, GATTINE, GOLEK, RUSSELL

Legislative Document
No. 611
H.P. 388
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Create the Whole Home Repairs Program
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MALON of Biddeford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, ANKELES of Brunswick, CLUCHEY of 
Bowdoinham, GATTINE of Westbrook, GOLEK of Harpswell, RUSSELL of Verona Island.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would establish the Whole Home Repairs Program at the Maine State Housing 
Authority to provide grants of up to $15,000 to homeowners and forgivable loans of up to 
$25,000 to certain landlords for the purpose of repairing homes and rental units, 
respectively, in order to make those homes and rental units eligible for weatherization 
programs.
The Whole Home Repairs Program would replace the authority's existing 
Weatherization Program.  Funding for the Whole Home Repairs Program would come from 
general appropriations and not, as for the Weatherization Program, from the Housing 
Opportunities for Maine Fund.
An Act to Ensure Access to Newly Born Male Infant Circumcision by Requmng MallleCare and Health Insurance Coverage
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0615
Committee Amendment CA_A_H403 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 392, L D 615, "An Act to Ensure 
Access to Newly Born Male Infant Circumcision by Requmng MallleCare and Health 
Insurance Coverage" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out the title and substitutmg the followmg 
'An Act to Ensure Access to Newly Born Male Infant Circumcision by Reqmrmg 
Health Insurance Coverage' 
Amend the bill m Part A by stnkmg out all of the followmg 
'PART A' 
Amend the bill m Part A m section 7 m the first lllle (page 1, hne 29 m L D ) by stnkmg 
out the followmg "Part" and msertmg the followmg 'Act' 
Amend the bill m Part Am section 7 m the 3id lme (page 1, hne 31 m L D) by sti1kmg 
out the followmg "Part" and msertmg the followmg 'Act' 
Amend the bill m Part A by msertmg after sect10n 7 the followmg 
'Sec. A-8. Exemption from mandate review. Notwithstandmg the Mame Revised 
Statutes, Title 24-A, section 2752, this Act 1s enacted without review and evaluation by the 
Department of Profess10nal and Fmancial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance ' 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out all of Part B 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part lettei or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, wluch is the minority report of the committee, exempts the health 
msurance requirements m the bill for coverage of circumcis10n from a review and 
evaluation by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulat10n, Bureau of 
Insurance pursuant to the Mame Revised Statutes, Title 24-A, sect10n 2752 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to HP 392, L D 615 
The amendment removes Part B of the bill, which requires the MameCare program to 
provide re1mbm sement for the costs of newly born male infant c1rcumc1s1on 
The amendment also changes the title of the bill 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/25/23 ::/;Pae 
LD615 
LR1669(02) 
An Act to Ensure Access to Newly Born Male Infant Circumcision by Requiring MaineCare and 
Health Insurance Coverage 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ·A· {H-1/o~) 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Fmancial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost increase - All Funds 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
I 
J 
Additional costs to the State Employee Health Plan associated with requmng health msurance coverage for newly 
born male mfant c1rcumc1s10n are expected to be mmor and can be absorbed w1thm ex1stmg budgeted resources 
LR 1669(02) - F1~c8l Notea - P::iP-f"' 1 nf 1
An Act to Provide a Free Antlerless Deer Permit to Certain Landowners Who Allow the Public to Hunt on Their Property
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0614
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WOODSOME, BLACK, CAMPBELL, LANDRY, SOBOLESKI, HARRINGTON
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document
No. 614
H.P. 391
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Provide a Free Antlerless Deer Permit to Certain 
Landowners Who Allow the Public to Hunt on Their Property
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, LANDRY of Farmington, SOBOLESKI of 
Phillips, Senator: HARRINGTON of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2021, c. 599, §11, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Landowner consideration.  An antlerless deer permit lottery adopted by the 
commissioner pursuant to this section may include a provision giving special consideration 
to landowners who keep their lands open to hunting by the public.  As part of the special 
consideration to those landowners, the commissioner shall provide at least 25% of the 
available at no cost an antlerless deer permits permit in a wildlife management district to 
any eligible landowners landowner that apply applies for an antlerless deer permit in that 
district.  An eligible landowner is an individual who owns at least 20 acres of contiguous 
land and who does not post the landowner's land under Title 17-A, section 402.  Any 2 or 
more areas of land owned by the same person that are open for hunting and that would be 
contiguous except for being divided by one or more roads are considered contiguous for 
the purposes of determining landowner eligibility for special consideration under this 
subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law governing the landowner consideration for the antlerless deer 
permit lottery to provide an antlerless deer permit at no cost for all eligible landowners who 
apply for a permit and keep their lands open to hunting by the public. This bill also defines 
an eligible landowner as a landowner who owns at least 20 acres of contiguous land and 
does not post the landowner's land to prohibit hunting by others.
An Act to Protect Health Care Professionals Providing Reproductive Health Care Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0616
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: KUHN, PIERCE, GATTINE, MOONEN, PERRY, PRINGLE, SAYRE, ZAGER, BRENNER, CARNEY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2304-D

Legislative Document
No. 616
H.P. 393
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Protect Health Care Professionals Providing 
Reproductive Health Care Services
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KUHN of Falmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and
Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MOONEN of Portland, PERRY of Calais, 
PRINGLE of Windham, SAYRE of Kennebunk, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: BRENNER of 
Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2304-D is enacted to read:
§2304-D.  Insurance discrimination based soley on provision of reproductive health 
care services  
1.  Discrimination prohibited.  An insurer that provides medical malpractice 
insurance in this State may not deny, cancel, refuse to renew or restrict coverage of any 
licensed health care professional or require the payment of additional charges by a health 
care professional who provides, authorizes, recommends, aids, assists, refers for or 
otherwise participates in an abortion or any other reproductive health care services 
provided for the purpose of an abortion performed on an individual on the sole basis that 
the health care professional is acting in violation of another state's law or revocation or 
other adverse action against a health care professional's license in another state.
2.  Action based on adverse action in another state prohibited.  An insurer that 
provides medical malpractice insurance in this State may not deny, cancel, refuse to renew 
or restrict coverage of any licensed health care professional or require the payment of 
additional charges by a health care professional as a result of an adverse action against the 
health care professional's license in another state, including but not limited to revocation, 
suspension or other disciplinary action as a result of a health care professional providing, 
authorizing, recommending, aiding, assisting, referring for or otherwise participating in an 
abortion or any other reproductive health care services provided for the purpose of an 
abortion if the adverse action is solely based on a violation of the other state's law that 
prohibits abortion and any related reproductive health care services in that state or for a 
resident of that state.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits an insurer that provides medical malpractice insurance in this State 
from taking any adverse action against a health care professional that provides abortion or 
other reproductive health care services on the sole basis that a health care professional is 
acting in violation of another state's law or a revocation or other adverse action against a 
health care professional's license in another state.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0620
Committee Amendment CA_A_H49 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions)
An Act to Eliminate Critical Race Theory, Social and Emotional Learning and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from School Curricula
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0618
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ADAMS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4710-C

Legislative Document
No. 618
H.P. 395
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Eliminate Critical Race Theory, Social and Emotional 
Learning and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from School 
Curricula
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ADAMS of Lebanon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4710-C is enacted to read:
§4710-C.  Critical race theory, social and emotional learning and diversity, equity and 
inclusion
1.  Prohibition.  A school administrative unit may not provide instruction in critical 
race theory, social and emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion in school 
curricula. For the purposes of this section, "critical race theory, social and emotional 
learning and diversity, equity and inclusion" means instruction that:
A.  One race or sex is inherently better than another race or sex;
B.  By virtue of the individual's race or sex, an individual is inherently racist, sexist or 
oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously;
C.  An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely 
or partly because of the individual's race or sex;
D.  Members of one race or sex cannot and should not attempt to treat others without 
respect to race or sex;
E.  An individual's moral character is necessarily determined by the individual's race 
or sex;
F.  An individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish or any other form of 
psychological distress solely because of the individual's race or sex; and
G.  Meritocracy or traits, such as having a work ethic, are racist or sexist or were created 
by members of a particular race to oppress members of another race.
2.  Rulemaking.  The department may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits school administrative units from providing instruction in critical race 
theory, social and emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion in any school 
curricula.
An Act to Promote Free Trade by Preventing Municipalities from Prohibiting the Sale of Legal Goods
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0620
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: PERKINS, ARDELL, BABIN, NEWMAN, WHITE

Legislative Document
No. 620
H.P. 397
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Promote Free Trade by Preventing Municipalities from 
Prohibiting the Sale of Legal Goods
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, 
NEWMAN of Belgrade, WHITE of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA c. 183, sub-c. 9 is enacted to read:
SUBCHAPTER 9
RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES
§3991. Restrictions prohibited
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a municipality may not:
1. Prohibit legal sale of goods or services. Prohibit a business, entity or individual 
licensed to operate within that municipality from selling any product or offering any service 
that is otherwise permitted under state law; or 
2. Unduly restrict business. Except when explicitly authorized by statute, restrict the 
operation or licensure of a business or entity planning to operate within that municipality 
based on the type of products or services that the business or entity plans to provide.
SUMMARY
This bill prevents a municipality from prohibiting a business, entity or individual from 
selling any product or offering any service that is otherwise permitted under state law and 
also prohibits a municipality from restricting the operation or licensure of a business or 
entity within that municipality based on the type of products or services that the business 
or entity plans to provide unless municipalities are provided with the authority to restrict 
that type of business or entity under state law.
An Act to Ensure That Businesses Do Not Refuse Payment in Person with Cash
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0621
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: PERKINS, ARDELL, BABIN, POMERLEAU, WHITE

Legislative Document
No. 621
H.P. 398
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Ensure That Businesses Do Not Refuse Payment in Person 
with Cash
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, 
POMERLEAU of Standish, WHITE of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA c. 235 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 235
PAYMENT BY CASH
§1500-Q.  Payment by cash
A person offering goods or services for sale at retail may not refuse payment in the 
form of cash for the goods or services or require payment by only an electronic method.  
For purposes of this section, "sale at retail" means any retail transaction conducted in 
person and does not include a transaction conducted remotely by telephone, mail or the 
Internet.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a person offering goods or services for sale at retail in person to accept 
cash and prohibits the person from accepting payment by only an electronic method.  These 
provisions do not apply to transactions conducted remotely by telephone, mail or the 
Internet.
An Act to Create Equal Opportunity Access to Clean Energy by Removing the 100-megawatt Limit on Clean Energy Sources
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0622
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: ARDELL, STEWART, BABIN, BLIER, BOYER, CYRWAY, LIBBY, WOODSOME
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210

Legislative Document
No. 622
H.P. 399
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Create Equal Opportunity Access to Clean Energy by 
Removing the 100-megawatt Limit on Clean Energy Sources
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARDELL of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BLIER of Buxton, BOYER of Poland, CYRWAY 
of Albion, LIBBY of Auburn, WOODSOME of Waterboro.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶B-3, as amended by PL 2019, c. 477, §1, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read:
(1)  Whose total power production capacity does not exceed 100 megawatts and 
relies on one or more of the following:
(a)  Fuel cells;
(b)  Tidal power;
(d)  Geothermal installations;
(e)  Hydroelectric generators that meet all state and federal fish passage 
requirements applicable to the generator;
(f)  Biomass generators that are fueled by wood, wood waste or landfill gas; or
(g)  Anaerobic digestion of by-products of waste from animals or agricultural 
crops, food or vegetative material, algae or organic refuse; or
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 542, §5, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (2) to read:
(2)  Whose total power production capacity does not exceed 100 megawatts and 
that relies on one or more of the following:
(a)  Fuel cells;
(b)  Tidal power;
(c)  Solar arrays and installations;
(d)  Wind power installations;
(e)  Geothermal installations;
(f)  Hydroelectric generators;
(g)  Biomass generators that are fueled by wood or wood waste, landfill gas or 
anaerobic digestion of agricultural products, by-products or wastes; or
(h)  Generators fueled by municipal solid waste in conjunction with recycling.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the 100-megawatt maximum capacity limit for a source of electrical 
generation to qualify as a renewable resource for purposes of meeting the State's renewable 
resource portfolio requirement.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0621
Committee Amendment CA_A_H470 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions)
An Act to Modify Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection Standards to Permit Nonstructural Corrosion That Does Not Directly Affect the Passenger Compartment
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0623
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ARDELL, STEWART, BABIN, BLIER, BOYER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1757

Legislative Document
No. 623
H.P. 400
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Modify Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection Standards to 
Permit Nonstructural Corrosion That Does Not Directly Affect the 
Passenger Compartment
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARDELL of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BLIER of Buxton, BOYER of Poland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1757, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and affected 
by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
§1757.  Standard for rejection for nonfunctioning equipment; corrosion
A motor vehicle must be rejected for violation of the inspection standard for equipment 
if any equipment described in section 1751, subsection 2 does not function sufficiently for 
the safety of the general public or is loose and not securely attached to the vehicle.
Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter to the contrary, a motor vehicle may 
not be rejected for violation of any inspection standard for exterior, nonstructural corrosion.  
For purposes of this subsection, "exterior, nonstructural corrosion" means corrosion of a 
body component, including corrosion that has resulted in a hole or aperture in the body 
component, that does not compromise the integrity of the frame or any mechanical 
component of the motor vehicle necessary for safe operation. "Exterior, nonstructural 
corrosion" includes but is not limited to corrosion of a hood, trunk, hatch, door, fender, 
rocker panel or pickup bed.  "Exterior, nonstructural corrosion" does not include corrosion 
that affects the interior of the motor vehicle's passenger compartment.  The Chief of the 
State Police may adopt rules under section 1769 to facilitate the application and 
administration of this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a motor vehicle may not be rejected for violation of any 
inspection standard for exterior, nonstructural corrosion.  It defines "exterior, nonstructural 
corrosion" to be corrosion of a body component, including corrosion that has resulted in a 
hole or aperture in the body component, that does not compromise the integrity of the frame 
or any mechanical component of the motor vehicle necessary for safe operation. The bill 
specifies that "exterior, nonstructural corrosion" includes but is not limited to corrosion of 
a hood, trunk, hatch, door, fender, rocker panel or pickup bed but does not include corrosion 
that affects the interior of the motor vehicle's passenger compartment.  It allows the Chief 
of the State Police to adopt rules to facilitate the application and administration of this 
provision.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0624
Committee Amendment CA_A_H522 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions)
An Act to Set Aside Funds from Federal Block Grants for Certain Communities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0625
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, DANA
Amends: 22 MRSA §52

Legislative Document
No. 625
H.P. 402
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Set Aside Funds from Federal Block Grants for Certain 
Communities
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representative: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §52 is enacted to read:
§52.  Block grant set aside; vulnerable communities and Indian tribes
Notwithstanding section 5327 or any other provision of law to the contrary, from each 
block grant received by the department from the Federal Government, the department shall 
annually set aside an amount equal to 20% of the total amount of the block grant to be 
awarded to the most vulnerable communities in the State, as determined by the department 
by rule, and an amount equal to at least 12% of the total amount of the block grant to be 
awarded to federally recognized Indian nations, tribes and bands in the State.  The 
department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to annually set aside 
20% of each federal block grant it receives for the most vulnerable communities in the State 
and at least 12% of each federal block grant it receives for federally recognized Indian 
nations, tribes and bands in the State.
An Act to Prohibit Government Officials from Maintaining Records Related to Firearms Owners
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0624
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ARDELL, STEWART, BABIN, BLIER, BOYER, HENDERSON, MORRIS, PERKINS, WHITE
Amends: 25 MRSA §2014

Legislative Document
No. 624
H.P. 401
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Prohibit Government Officials from Maintaining Records 
Related to Firearms Owners
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARDELL of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BLIER of Buxton, BOYER of Poland, 
HENDERSON of Rumford, MORRIS of Turner, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, WHITE of 
Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2014, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 175, §1, is amended to read:
§2014.  Government firearms or firearms owners registry, record or database 
prohibited
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a government agency of 
this State or a political subdivision of this State may not keep or cause to be kept a 
comprehensive registry, record or database of privately owned firearms and the owners of 
those firearms within its jurisdiction that contains sufficient information to establish a 
connection between any individual and any firearm, including, but not limited to, 
information regarding the name and address of an individual and information regarding the 
make, model, caliber or serial number of a firearm.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law prohibiting a government agency or a political subdivision of 
the State from keeping a comprehensive registry of privately owned firearms and firearms 
owners to provide that such entities may not keep or cause to be kept a record or database 
of privately owned firearms and the owners of those firearms within their jurisdiction that 
contains sufficient information to establish a connection between any individual and any 
firearm.
An Act to Promote Clean and Affordable Maine-sourced Bioenergy by Amending the Law Regarding Outdoor Wood Boilers and Outdoor Pellet Boilers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0627
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: ARDELL, STEWART, BABIN, BLIER, CYRWAY
Amends: 38 MRSA §610-B

Legislative Document
No. 627
H.P. 404
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Promote Clean and Affordable Maine-sourced Bioenergy 
by Amending the Law Regarding Outdoor Wood Boilers and 
Outdoor Pellet Boilers
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARDELL of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BLIER of Buxton, CYRWAY of Albion.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §610-B, sub-§2-A, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 209, §4, is amended 
to read:
2-A.  Voluntary, technology-forcing emission standard.  An outdoor wood boiler 
meeting a particulate matter emission limit of 0.06 0.32 pounds per million British Thermal 
Units heat output is not subject to a setback requirement as long as it meets the stack height 
requirements for an outdoor wood boiler meeting the emission standard in subsection 2 in 
accordance with rules adopted by the department.
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §610-B, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Rules.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2‑A.
A.  Notwithstanding section 592-A, the rules must include a definition of "nuisance 
condition" specifically relating to the operation of outdoor wood boilers.
B.  The rules may not prohibit the emission of a smoke plume from an outdoor wood 
boiler, regardless of whether such emission remains upon the property of the owner of 
the outdoor wood boiler or crosses onto any adjacent land or buildings not owned by 
the owner.
Sec. 3.  38 MRSA §610-B, first ¶, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 442, §2, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law regulating outdoor wood boilers, which include outdoor pellet 
boilers, as follows.
1.  It allows an outdoor wood boiler meeting a particulate matter emission limit of 0.32 
pounds per million British Thermal Units heat output to be exempt from property setback 
requirements as long as it meets applicable stack height requirements under Department of 
Environmental Protection rules.
2.  It prohibits the department from adopting rules applicable to outdoor wood boilers 
that prohibit the emission of a smoke plume from an outdoor wood boiler, regardless of 
whether such emission remains upon the property of the owner of the outdoor wood boiler 
or crosses onto any adjacent land or buildings not owned by the owner.
An Act to Designate Maine Irish Heritage Day
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0628
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: ARDELL, STEWART, BABIN
Amends: 1 MRSA §150-S

Legislative Document
No. 628
H.P. 405
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Designate Maine Irish Heritage Day
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARDELL of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representative: BABIN of Fort Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §150-S is enacted to read:
§150-S.  Maine Irish Heritage Day
March 17th of each year is designated as Maine Irish Heritage Day in recognition of 
the contribution of Irish immigrants to the State and their descendants, and the Governor 
shall issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe 
this day in suitable places with appropriate activity.
SUMMARY
This bill designates March 17th of each year as Maine Irish Heritage Day and directs 
the Governor to issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State 
to observe the day in suitable places with appropriate activity.
An Act to Improve, Protect and Defend the Individual Civil Right to Bear Arms Through Exemption of Firearms and Ammunition from Taxation
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0629
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ARDELL, STEWART, BABIN, BLIER, BOYER, CYRWAY, HENDERSON, PERKINS, WHITE
Amends: 30-A MRSA §9, 30-A MRSA §2007, 36 MRSA §1766

Legislative Document
No. 629
H.P. 406
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Improve, Protect and Defend the Individual Civil Right to 
Bear Arms Through Exemption of Firearms and Ammunition from 
Taxation
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARDELL of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BLIER of Buxton, BOYER of Poland, CYRWAY 
of Albion, HENDERSON of Rumford, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, WHITE of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §9 is enacted to read:
§9.  Firearms and ammunition
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a county officer may not assess 
a tax or fee on any firearms or ammunition sold or possessed in the State.
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §2007 is enacted to read:
§2007.  Firearms and ammunition
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a municipality may not assess a 
tax or fee on any firearms or ammunition sold or possessed in the State.
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §1766 is enacted to read:
§1766.  Firearms and ammunition
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Tax Assessor may not 
assess a tax under this Part on any firearms or ammunition sold or possessed in the State.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the State Tax Assessor from assessing a sales or use tax on any 
firearms or ammunition sold or possessed in the State.  It prohibits a municipality or a 
county officer from assessing a tax or fee on any firearms or ammunition sold or possessed 
in the State.
An Act to Ensure Rural Law Enforcement Services in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0630
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GRAHAM, JACKSON, MILLETT, NUTTING, PERRY, SALISBURY, STOVER, TALBOT ROSS, BALDACCI, MOORE

Legislative Document
No. 630
H.P. 407
House of Representatives, February 14, 2023
An Act to Ensure Rural Law Enforcement Services in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: MILLETT of Waterford, NUTTING of Oakland, PERRY of Calais, 
SALISBURY of Westbrook, STOVER of Boothbay, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, 
Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington.
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 establish measures to ensure that residents in the rural parts of the 
State receive adequate law enforcement services, including law enforcement services 
provided through the Maine State Police and county sheriffs.  This bill would appropriate 
funds to establish these measures.