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An Act to Establish the Hessel's Hairstreak as the Mame State Butterfly
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0239
Committee Amendment CA_A_H87 (House)
Amends: 1 MRSA §231

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT~" to HP 160, L D 239, "An Act to Establish the 
Hessel's Hairstreak as the Mame State Butterfly" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out the title and substitutmg the followmg 
'An Act to Estabhsh the Pink-edged Sulphur as the State Butterfly' 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg aftei the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
following 
'Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §231 is enacted to read 
§231. State butterfly 
The Pmk-edged Sulphur {Colias interior) is the official state butterfly' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title and substitutes the Pmk-edged Sulphm as the official 
state butterfly 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/13/23 fl:Yac.. 
LD239 
LR 1200(02) 
An Act to Establish the Hessel's Hairstreak as the Maine State Butterfly 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment )f' {_H _ 8'?) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - General Fund 
The add1t10nal costs associated with estabhshmg the Pmk-edged Sulphur as the official state butterfly are expecte; 
be mmor and can be absorbed w1thm ex1stmg budgeted resources 
LR1200(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Create a Program for Mortgage Assistance for Persons with Illnesses Related to COVID-19
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0238
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: GRIFFIN
Amends: 5 MRSA §13056-K

Legislative Document
No. 238
H.P. 159
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Create a Program for Mortgage Assistance for Persons 
with Illnesses Related to COVID-19
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRIFFIN of Levant.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §13056-K is enacted to read:
§13056-K.  COVID-19 Illness Mortgage Assistance Program
1.  Program established; administration.  The COVID-19 Illness Mortgage 
Assistance Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the 
department to provide mortgage assistance to homeowners who are unable to pay a 
mortgage due to hardship resulting from illnesses related to coronavirus disease 2019, also 
known as COVID-19.  The department shall administer the program. 
2.  COVID-19 Illness Mortgage Assistance Fund.  The COVID-19 Illness Mortgage 
Assistance Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a fund within the 
department for the purpose of providing funds for the program. The fund consists of money 
appropriated to the fund by the Legislature and any money received by the department for 
the purposes of the program.  
3.  Grants. The department shall solicit applications for grants from the fund and award 
grants from the fund based on criteria set forth in rules adopted by the department.
4.  Program reporting.  A recipient of grant funds through the program shall cooperate 
with the department in performing reporting requirements.  
5.  Rulemaking.  The department shall establish by rule the criteria for eligibility for 
grants from the program and the process of application. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
SUMMARY
This bill creates the COVID-19 Illness Mortgage Assistance Program within the 
Department of Economic and Community Development to provide mortgage assistance to 
homeowners who are unable to pay a mortgage due to hardship resulting from illnesses 
related to COVID-19.
An Act to Establish the Hessel's Hairstreak as the Maine State Butterfly
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0239
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, BAILEY, COPELAND, HEPLER, LANDRY, O'NEIL, PAULHUS, SHEEHAN, STOVER, NANGLE
Amends: 1 MRSA §230

Legislative Document
No. 239
H.P. 160
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Establish the Hessel's Hairstreak as the Maine State 
Butterfly
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and
Representatives: COPELAND of Saco, HEPLER of Woolwich, LANDRY of Farmington, 
O'NEIL of Saco, PAULHUS of Bath, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, STOVER of Boothbay, 
Senator: NANGLE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §230 is enacted to read:
§230.  State butterfly
The Hessell's hairstreak (Callophrys hesseli) is the official state butterfly.
SUMMARY
This bill designates the Hessell's hairstreak as the official state butterfly.
An Act to Increase Public Access to Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0240
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: ZEIGLER, CURRY, BOYLE, DODGE, GEIGER, MATLACK

Legislative Document
No. 240
H.P. 161
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Increase Public Access to Utilities
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.
Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo and
Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, DODGE of Belfast, GEIGER of Rockland, MATLACK 
of St. George.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to increase public access to utilities.
An Act to Reform Education
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0241
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BAGSHAW, GRIFFIN, LYMAN, SAMPSON, KEIM, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 241
H.P. 162
House of Representatives, January 20, 2023
An Act to Reform Education
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GRIFFIN of Levant, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, 
SAMPSON of Alfred, Senators: KEIM of Oxford, STEWART of Aroostook.
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 reform education.
An Act To Eliminate Residency Requirements for District Court Judicial Appointments
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0243
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARNEY
Amends: 4 MRSA §157

Legislative Document
No. 243
S.P. 109
In Senate, January 20, 2023
An Act To Eliminate Residency Requirements for District Court 
Judicial Appointments
Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §157, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2015, c. 460, §2, is further 
amended to read:
A.  The Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over judiciary matters and to confirmation by the Legislature, shall 
appoint to the District Court 39 judges.  At least one judge must be appointed from 
each district who is a resident of a county in which the district lies, except that in 
District 3 there must be 2 judges appointed who are residents of a county in which the 
district lies; in District 6 there must be 2 judges appointed who are residents of a county 
in which the district lies; and in District 9 there must be 2 judges appointed who are 
residents of a county in which the district lies.  Each District Court Judge has a term of 
office of 7 years.
To be eligible for appointment as a District Judge, a person must be a member of the 
bar of the State.  The term "District Judge" includes the Chief Judge and Deputy Chief 
Judge.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the requirements regarding residency for District Court judge 
appointments.
An Act to Clarify That Animal Health Products Are Exempt from the Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Reporting Law
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0242
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BALDACCI
Amends: 38 MRSA §1614

Legislative Document
No. 242
S.P. 108
In Senate, January 20, 2023
An Act to Clarify That Animal Health Products Are Exempt from 
the Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Reporting Law
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1614, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 477, §1 and reallocated 
by RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §54, is amended to read:
4.  Exemptions.  The following are exempt from this section:
A.  A product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a 
manner that preempts state authority; and
B.  A product subject to Title 32, chapter 26‑A or 26‑B.; and
C.  A product intended for animals that is regulated as an animal drug, biologic or 
parasiticide administered to animals or a medical device or diagnostic used to treat 
animals under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as in effect on January 1, 
2023; the federal Virus-Serum-Toxin Act, as in effect on January 1, 2023; or the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as in effect on January 1, 2023.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that certain health products intended for animals that are regulated 
under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the federal Virus-Serum-Toxin Act or 
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act are exempt from the notification 
requirements that generally apply to products containing perfluoroalkyl and 
polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0244
Committee Amendment CA_A_S35 (Senate)

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Resolve, Directing Maine Emergency Medical Services to Convene a Stakeholder Group to Explore Emergency Medical Services Career Pathways and Educational Opportunities in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0244
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CURRY, SALISBURY, FARRIN, TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 244
S.P. 110
In Senate, January 20, 2023
Resolve, Directing Maine Emergency Medical Services to Convene a 
Stakeholder Group to Explore Emergency Medical Services Career 
Pathways and Educational Opportunities in the State
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook and
Senator: FARRIN of Somerset, Representative: Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Sec. 1.  Emergency medical services stakeholder group established.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Public Safety, Maine Emergency Medical Services 
shall convene a stakeholder group to explore career pathways and educational opportunities 
for emergency medical services providers in the State.  Maine Emergency Medical Services 
shall invite the participation of the Maine Community College System, the University of 
Maine System, other public and private entities that provide emergency medical services 
education or training programs in the State and individuals with relevant backgrounds and 
experiences in emergency medical services education and training and in the delivery of 
emergency medical services.  No later than December 6, 2023, Maine Emergency Medical 
Services shall submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and 
Public Safety that outlines the activities of the stakeholder group and any recommendations 
of the group, including any proposed legislation.  The joint standing committee may report 
out legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Public Safety, Maine Emergency Medical 
Services to convene a stakeholder group to explore career pathways and educational 
opportunities for emergency medical services providers in the State and to submit a report 
to the Legislature.  Stakeholders include the Maine Community College System and the 
University of Maine System.
An Act to Amend the Campaign Finance Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0246
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 246
S.P. 112
In Senate, January 20, 2023
An Act to Amend the Campaign Finance Laws
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the campaign finance laws.
An Act to Amend the State's Liquor Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0248
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 248
S.P. 114
In Senate, January 20, 2023
An Act to Amend the State's Liquor Laws
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the liquor laws.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0247
Committee Amendment CA_A_S188 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Elections
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0247
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 247
S.P. 113
In Senate, January 20, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Elections
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would amend the laws governing elections.
An Act to Amend the Campaign Finance Laws Regarding Political Action Committees
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0249
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 249
S.P. 115
In Senate, January 20, 2023
An Act to Amend the Campaign Finance Laws Regarding Political 
Action Committees
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would amend the campaign finance laws regarding political action 
committees.
An Act to Improve Housing by Increasing Housing Options
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0250
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: POULIOT

Legislative Document
No. 250
S.P. 116
In Senate, January 20, 2023
An Act to Improve Housing by Increasing Housing Options
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would require the development and implementation of a program to increase 
housing options.
An Act to Update the Sex Education and Consent Curriculum
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0254
Committee Amendment CA_A_S537 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^ " to S.P. 120, L.D. 254, "An Act to Update the
Sex Education and Consent Curriculum"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'An Act to Provide Funds for Comprehensive Family Life Education Services'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Match ZOOS
Initiative; Provides ongoing funding to contract for comprehensive family life education
services.
GENERAL FUND 2023-24 2024-25
AllOther $0 $500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $500,000
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the bill, which
is a concept draft, and changes the title. It provides ongoing funding of $500,000 starting
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^ " to S.P. 120, L.D. 254 (5-^ ^1
in fiscal year 2024-25 to increase funding for contracts for comprehensive family life
education services.
•~~'M^ FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 01,31/24 ^KZ'c".
LD 254 LR 22(02)
An Act to Update the Sex Education and Consent Curriculum
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/\"/.<,-,'
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Appropriations/AIlocations
General Fund $0 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $500,000 in fiscal
year 2024-25 to contract for comprehensive family life education services.
LR0022(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act to Add Health and Physical Education Requirements to High School Diploma Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0253
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, RAFFERTY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4722

Legislative Document
No. 253
S.P. 119
In Senate, January 24, 2023
An Act to Add Health and Physical Education Requirements to 
High School Diploma Standards
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2019, c. 202, §1, is 
further amended to read:
D.  Science, including at least one year of laboratory study--2 years or the equivalent 
in standards achievement; and
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§2, ¶E, as amended by PL 2019, c. 202, §1, is 
further amended to read:
E.  Fine arts, which may include art, music, forensics or drama--one year or the 
equivalent in standards achievement.; and
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§2, ¶F is enacted to read:
F.  Health and physical education--2 years or the equivalent in standards achievement.
SUMMARY
This bill adds a requirement for health and physical education to the standards for 
receiving a high school diploma.
An Act to Update the Sex Education and Consent Curriculum
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0254
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 254
S.P. 120
In Senate, January 24, 2023
An Act to Update the Sex Education and Consent Curriculum
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
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 update sex education and consent curriculum.
Resolve, to Classify Employee Health Insurance as a Fixed Cost for MaineCare Reimbursement in Nursing Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0251
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, MORRIS, KEIM, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 251
S.P. 117
In Senate, January 20, 2023
Resolve, to Classify Employee Health Insurance as a Fixed Cost for 
MaineCare Reimbursement in Nursing Facilities
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner and
Senators: KEIM of Oxford, STEWART of Aroostook.
Sec. 1.  Amendment of Principles of Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities 
rule.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its rule 
Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 67, Principles of 
Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities, no later than January 1, 2024 as follows.
1.  The costs of health insurance for those personnel currently included in the direct 
care cost component in section 16.1.7(3) must be removed from the direct care cost 
component and included in the fixed costs component in section 18.
2.  The costs of health insurance for those personnel currently included in the routine 
cost component in section 17.4.1(o)(3) must be removed from the routine cost component 
and included in the fixed costs component in section 18.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rule 
Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 67, Principles of 
Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities, no later than January 1, 2024 to move health 
insurance costs for personnel from direct care and routine cost components to fixed costs 
components.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0255
Committee Amendment CA_A_S271 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Require Campaign Finance Reports for State and County Candidates Other than Governor to Be Filed on the 42nd Day Before Any Election
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0255
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1017

Legislative Document
No. 255
S.P. 121
In Senate, January 24, 2023
An Act to Require Campaign Finance Reports for State and County 
Candidates Other than Governor to Be Filed on the 42nd Day 
Before Any Election
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.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1017, sub-§3-A, ¶D-1, as amended by PL 2009, c. 190, Pt. 
A, §5, is further amended to read:
D-1.  Reports must be filed no later than 11:59 p.m. on the 42nd day before the date on 
which a general an election is held and must be complete as of the 49th day before that 
date, except that this report is not required for candidates for municipal office.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the election law that requires all candidates for state or county office 
other than Governor to file a campaign finance report on the 42nd day before a general 
election to instead require the report to be filed on the 42nd day before any election.
An Act to Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0257
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, CLOUTIER, BRENNER, MILLETT, RIELLY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4801

Legislative Document
No. 257
S.P. 123
In Senate, January 24, 2023
An Act to Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston and
Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland, Representatives: MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, RIELLY 
of Westbrook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4801, sub-§2-B is enacted to read:
2-B.  Start time.  Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, a school administrative 
unit shall ensure that a secondary school in the unit does not start a school day before 8:30 
a.m.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, each school 
administrative unit ensure that its secondary schools' school days start no earlier than 8:30 
a.m.
An Act Makmg Umfied Appropuations and Allocat1ons fiom the Gene1al Fund and Othe1 Funds fo1 the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Ce1 tain Provis10ns of the Law Necessaty to the P10pe1 Opeiat10ns of State Government fo1 the Fiscal Years Ending Jui1e 30, 2023, June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025,,
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0258
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_B_H722 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " e,,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H P 163, 
L D 258, "An Act Makmg Umfied Appropuations and Allocat1ons fiom the Gene1al Fund 
and Othe1 Funds fo1 the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Ce1 tain 
Provis10ns of the Law Necessaty to the P10pe1 Opeiat10ns of State Government fo1 the 
Fiscal Years Ending Jui1e 30, 2023, June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025,, 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of the fast mstrnct10nal paiag1aph 
Amend the amendment by st11king out all of the eme1gency p1eamble 
Amend the amendment on page 3 82 by stl 1k111g out all of the fit st mst1 uct10nal 
pa1ag1aph 
Amend the amendment by st1 tkmg out all of the eme1 gency clause. 
Amend the amendment by 1elette1mg 01 1enumbe1111g any nonconsecutive Pat1 lette1 01 
sect10n numbe1 to 1ead consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and eme1gency clause 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative SAC s,M.) 
TOWN: Freeport 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
App1 oved 07 /05/23 ;1J!J'ae 
LD 258 
LR 2411(09) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for 
the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the 
Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2023, June 30, 2024 and 
June 30, 2025 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 161 to Committee Amendment "A" ( H-721) 
Sponsor: Rep. Sachs of Freepo1-t 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Delay 111 t1ansfe1s to and f10111 the Genetal Fund 
Delay 111 ava1lab1hty of Genetal Fund app1opuat1011s 
Removmg the emergency p1eamble will delay the ava1lab1hty of fundmg p10v1ded m the bill fo1 facal yea1 2023 / 
but will not affect ovetall fundmg levels p1ov1ded f01 each yea1 of the b1enntum Removing the emergency pteam 
will delay but not p1eclude the State Cont101le1 fiom makmg the proposed fiscal year 2022-23 ttansfe1s mcluded m the 
bill because Pait MMMMM of the btll autho11zes the State Contlolle1 to keep open the official system of genetal 
accounts of State Government fo1 fiscal yeat 2022-23 111 01de1 to make post closmg entries and adjustments to ca11y 
out the p1ov1s1011s of the bill 
LR2411(09) - r1scal Note - Page I of I
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2023, June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0258
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: SACHS, ROTUNDO

Legislative Document
No. 258
H.P. 163
House of Representatives, January 24, 2023
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations from the 
General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State 
Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary 
to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years 
Ending June 30, 2023, June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill as emergency legislation proposes to make unified appropriations and 
allocations from the General Fund and other funds for the expenditures of State 
Government and change certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of 
State Government for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, June 30, 2024 and June 30, 
2025, as submitted by the Governor pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5.
The 
documents 
submitted 
by 
the 
Governor 
may 
be 
found 
here: 
https://legislature.maine.gov/12328.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0259
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S332 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act Making Unified Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2023, June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0259
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SACHS, ROTUNDO

Legislative Document
No. 259
H.P. 164
House of Representatives, January 24, 2023
An Act Making Unified Allocations from the Highway Fund and 
Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and 
Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 
30, 2023, June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill as emergency legislation proposes to make unified appropriations and 
allocations for the expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and other funds and 
change certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of State 
Government for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025, as 
submitted by the Governor pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5.
The 
documents 
submitted 
by 
the 
Governor 
may 
be 
found 
here: 
https://legislature.maine.gov/12330.
An Act to Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0260
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SACHS, ROTUNDO

Legislative Document
No. 260
H.P. 165
House of Representatives, January 24, 2023
An Act to Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund 
and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and to 
Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 
30, 2023
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill as emergency legislation proposes to make supplemental allocations for the 
expenditures of State Government, from the Highway Fund and other funds and change 
certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of State Government for 
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, as submitted by the Governor pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5.
The 
documents 
submitted 
by 
the 
Governor 
may 
be 
found 
here: 
https://legislature.maine.gov/12331.
An Act to Strengthen Maine's Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0262
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S736 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" fr" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 167, 
L.D. 262, "An Act to Strengthen Maine's Workforce" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and insetting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, MAINE 
Development Foundation 0198 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to restore match funding for private contributions to 
suppo1t the foundation's economic, workforce and community development initiatives 
across the State, pa1ticularly in distressed communities and industries. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOT AL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$250,000 
$250,000 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to limit the appropriation to the 
Maine Development Foundation to a one-time appropriation. 
SPONSORED BY: _ 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 131LR1227(06) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/08/24 fr,ae 
LD 262 
LR 1227(06) 
An Act Regarding the Maine Development Foundation 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment''{);' to Committee Amendment "A"{S-73&) 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo 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 
$0 
($250,000) 
$0 
($250,000) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
($250,000) 
($250,000) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($250,000) 
($250,000) 
This amendment removes all appropriations except a one-time General Fund appropriation of $250,000 in fiscal year 
2024-25 to the Maine Development Foundation to restore match funding for private contributions to support the 
foundation's economic, workforce and community development initiatives across Maine. 
LR1227(06) - Fiscal Note - Page l of l
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0259
Committee Amendment CA_A_H505 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Clarify the Process for Admission to the Bar on Motion
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0264
Committee Amendment CA_A_H160 (House)
Amends: 4 MRSA §805-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to HP 169, L.D 264, "An Act to Clarify the 
Process for Admission to the Bar on Motion" 
Amend the bill by msertmg before section 1 the following 
'Sec. 1. 4 MRSA §805-A, sub-§2, 1C, as corrected by RR 2021, c 1, Pt B, §23, 
is repealed 
Sec. 2. 4 MRSA §805-A, sub-§2, ~ 
is enacted to read 
D Establishes that the applicant has satisfied all of the other reqmrements under the 
Mame Bar Admiss10n Rules for the board to 1Ssue a certificate of quahficat1on ' 
Amend the bill m sect10n 2 m subsection 4 m the first lme (page 1, lme 10 m L D ) by 
msertmg after the following. "applicant" the following 'who is an attorney admitted to 
practice law ma state or territory of the Umted States or the District of Columbia who 
meets the reqmrements' 
Amend the bill m section 2 m subsection 4 m the 2nd lme (page 1, lme 11 m L D ) by 
msertmg after the followmg "motion" the followmg 'under the Mame Bar Adm1ss10n 
Rules' 
Amend the bill by relettermg 01 renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that only an attorney who is admitted to practice law ma 
state or territory of the Umted States or the District of Columbia may apply for admission 
to the bar on motion It also clarifies that all applicants for adm1ss10n to the bar must satisfy 
all of the reqmrements for admission set forth m the Mame Bar Admission Rules 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0259
Committee Amendment CA_B_H506 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Clarify the Process for Admission to the Bar on Motion
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0264
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MORIARTY
Amends: 4 MRSA §805-A

Legislative Document
No. 264
H.P. 169
House of Representatives, January 26, 2023
An Act to Clarify the Process for Admission to the Bar on Motion
Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §805-A, sub-§3, as corrected by RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §23, is 
amended to read:
3.  Admission within one year of passing bar examination.  The An applicant for 
admission by examination must be admitted to practice within one year from the time date 
that the applicant has been notified of that applicant's passing of the bar examination. This 
one-year period may be enlarged extended by successive one-year periods by a Justice of 
the Supreme Judicial Court on motion for good cause shown during the period.
Sec. 2.  4 MRSA §805-A, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Admission within one year of applying for admission on motion.  An applicant 
for admission on motion must be admitted to practice within one year from the date that 
the board of bar examiners receives the applicant's application. This period may be 
extended by a 6-month period by the board of bar examiners pursuant to the regulations of 
the board of bar examiners and then by successive one-year periods by a Justice of the 
Supreme Judicial Court on motion for good cause shown during the 6-month period or any 
succeeding one-year period.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that an applicant for the bar by admission on motion must be admitted 
to practice within one year of the date the board of bar examiners receives the application 
for admission on motion.
An Act to Ensure Access to Health Care
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0263
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SACHS

Legislative Document
No. 263
H.P. 168
House of Representatives, January 26, 2023
An Act to Ensure Access to Health Care
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would ensure that access to health care services, including, but not limited to, 
screenings and treatments, are not diminished during or because of health care mergers and 
acquisitions.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0263
Committee Amendment CA_A_H683 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Strengthen Maine's Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0262
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: ROBERTS

Legislative Document
No. 262
H.P. 167
House of Representatives, January 26, 2023
An Act to Strengthen Maine's Workforce
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would enact measures to strengthen the State's workforce.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0265
Committee Amendment CA_A_H23 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Provide Support Services for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0265
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TERRY

Legislative Document
No. 265
H.P. 170
House of Representatives, January 26, 2023
An Act to Provide Support Services for Military Members 
Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF
Administration - Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management 0109
Initiative: Provides ongoing appropriations to organizations in the State conducting 
outreach and providing support services to active duty military members and their families 
who are transitioning to civilian life.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$200,000
$200,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$200,000
$200,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing appropriations of $200,000 beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 
to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to provide funding 
to organizations in Maine conducting outreach and providing support services to active 
duty military members and their families who are transitioning to civilian life.
An Act to Increase Consumer Choice and Reduce Motor Vehicle Emissions in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0266
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: CARNEY

Legislative Document
No. 266
S.P. 125
In Senate, January 26, 2023
An Act to Increase Consumer Choice and Reduce Motor Vehicle 
Emissions in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would enhance consumers' ability to choose zero-emission motor vehicles.
An Act to Establish a 45-day Municipal Residency Requirement for General Assistance Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0268
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRAKEY, WHITE, GUERIN, HARRINGTON, KEIM, LIBBY, MOORE, POULIOT, STEWART, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 22 MRSA §4307

Legislative Document
No. 268
S.P. 127
In Senate, January 27, 2023
An Act to Establish a 45-day Municipal Residency Requirement for 
General Assistance Programs
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative WHITE of Guilford and
Senators: GUERIN of Penobscot, HARRINGTON of York, KEIM of Oxford, LIBBY of 
Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, POULIOT of Kennebec, STEWART of Aroostook, 
TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4307, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 349, Pt. H, §15, 
is amended to read:
A.  A resident of the municipality.  For the purposes of this section, a "resident" means 
a person who is has been physically present for 45 days or longer in a municipality 
with the intention of remaining in that municipality to maintain or establish a home and 
who has no other residence; and.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4307, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 349, Pt. H, §15, 
is repealed.
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §4307, sub-§3, as repealed and replaced by PL 1987, c. 349, Pt. 
H, §15, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes a 45-day residency requirement for applicants for municipal 
general assistance.
An Act to Require Private Insurance Coverage for Donor Breast Milk
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0267
Committee Amendment CA_A_S226 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMEND:rvIBNT "It " to SP 126, L D 267, "An Act to Require 
Private Insurance Coverage for Donor Breast Milk" 
Amend the bill m section 1 m §4320-V by strikmg out all of subsection 2 (page I, Imes 
to26 mLD) 
Amend the bill by msertmg after sect10n 2 the followmg 
'Sec. 3. Exemption from mandate review. Notwithstandmg the Mame Revised 
Statutes, Title 24-A, sect10n 2752, this Act is enacted without review and evaluat10n by the 
Department of Professional and Fmancial Regulat10n, Bureau of Insurance ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the maJonty report of the committee, removes the provision 
m the bill that prohibits cost-sharmg for donor breast milk The amendment also exempts 
the health msurance requrrements for coverage of donor breast milk from a review and 
evaluat10n by the Department of Profess10nal and Fmancial Regulation, Bureau of 
Insurance pursuant to the Mame Revised Statutes, Title 24-A, section 2752 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/26/23 fl:Yat:;. 
LD267 
LR 364(02) 
An Act to Require Private Insurance Coverage for Donor Breast MIik 
Fiscal Detall and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ff ( S---z<&v 
ComIDittee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Fmancial SerVIces 
:J 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - All Funds 
Addit10nal costs to the State Employee Health Plan associated with requmng health plans to cover donor breast milk 
under certam condit10ns are expected to be mmor and can be absorbed withm existmg budget resources 
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