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An Act Regardmg the Qualification of Expert Witnesses m Certam Family Court Act10ns
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0538
Committee Amendment CA_A_H86 (House)
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1653

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to HP 343, L D 538, "An Act Regardmg the 
Qualification of Expert Witnesses m Certam Family Court Act10ns" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out the title and substitutmg the followmg 
'An Act Regardmg the App01ntment of Expert Witnesses in Certam Family Court 
Actions' 
Amend the bill by str1kmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §1653, sub-§6, ~ 
1s enacted to read 
H In cases mvolvmg past or current allegations of domestic abuse between the parents, 
If the court orders an assessment or evaluation that will mclude providmg court 
recommendations regardmg the award of parental rights and responsibilities or 
conditions of parent-child contact that are m the best mterest of the child from a person 
other than a guardian ad htem appomted under Title 4, section 1554, subsection 1, the 
court may appomt only a licensed clm1cal social worker, psychologist or psychiatrist 
who has trammg and demonstrated expertise on at least the followmg topics 
( 1) The domestic abuse tactics affectmg adult and child safety after separation of 
the parents, 
(2) The effects of domestic abuse and v10lence on children and condit10ns that 
support resihence, 
(3) Best practices for recogmzmg, askmg about and assessmg the effects of 
domestic abuse on the parent-child relationship, and 
(4) Methods for reducmg post-separation abuse of the nonabusmg parent and 
promotmg child safety and security 
2 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to HP 343, L D 538 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the maJonty report of the committee, replaces the bill and 
changes the title 
Under the amendment, if the court appomts an expert other than a 
guardian ad htem to provide recommendations regardmg the award of parental nghts and 
responsibihttes or conditions of parent-child contact m cases mvolvmg allegations of 
dom.estic abuse between the parents, that expert must be a licensed clm1cal social worker, 
psychologISt or psychiatrist who has trammg and expertise m how domestic abuse tactics 
affect adult and chtld safety, the effects of domestic abuse on chtldren, best practices for 
recogmzmg and assessmg the effects of domestic abuse on the parent-child relat10nsh1p 
and methods for reducmg post-separation abuse and promotmg chtld safety and security 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0536
Committee Amendment CA_A_H129 (House)

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An Act to Provide Substance Use Disorder Counselmg for MameCare Members with an Acquired Biam InJury
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0539
Committee Amendment CA_A_H138 (House)

C01\1MITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 344, L D 539, "An Act to Provide 
Substance Use Disorder Counselmg for MameCare Members with an Acquired Biam 
InJury" 
Amend the bill by msertmg after sect10n 3 the followmg 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appi opnat10ns and 
allocat10ns are made 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Medical Care -Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative Provides fundmg to mclude counselmg for substance use disorder m 
rehab1htative services for MaineCare members who have sustained an acquired bi am 
lllJUry. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
PNMI Room and Board Z009 
2023-24 
$361,245 
$361,245 
2023-24 
$669,297 
$669,297 
2024-25 
$496,578 
$496,578 
2024-25 
$877,478 
$877,478 
I 
Initiative Provides funding to include counselmg for substance use disorder m 
rehabilitative services foi MameCare members who have sustained an acquired bram 
mJury 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
2023-24 
$6,221 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2024-25 
$8,294 
~0$ 
COMMITTEE AIMENDMENT "A" to HP 344, L D 539 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$6,221 
$8,294 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
2023-24 
2024-25 
GENERAL FUND 
$367,466 
$504,872 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
$669,297 
$877,478 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
$1,036,763 
$1,382,350 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropnat10ns and allocations section 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved 04/23/23 feae 
LD539 
LR 1269(02) 
An Act to Provide Substance Use Disorder Counseling for MaineCare Members with an Acquired 
Brain Injury 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4• { H 
~ J 3 J) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
J 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Geneial Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$367,466 
$367,466 
$669,297 
$669,297 
FY 2024-25 
$504,872 
$504,872 
$877,478 
$877,478 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$504,872 
$504,872 
$877,478 
$877,478 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$504,872 
$504,872 
$877,478 
$877,478 
This bill mcludes General Fund appropnat10ns to the Department of Health and Human Services of $367,466 m fiscal 
year 2023-24 and $504,872 m fiscal year 2024-25 to mclude counselmg for substance use disorder m iehabihtative 
services for MameCare members who have sustamed an acquired brain mJury Federal Expenditures Fund allocat10ns 
will also be required for the FMAP match 
LR1269(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Establish Peer Respite Centers for Adults with Mental Health Challenges m Mame
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0540
Committee Amendment CA_A_H137 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to HP 345, L D 540, "An Act to Establish Peer 
Respite Centers for Adults with Mental Health Challenges m Mame" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/27 /23 ,::k:rae 
LD540 
LR 1197(02) 
An Act to Establish Peer Respite Centers for Adults with Mental Health Challenges in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment * { 
H---/37) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
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 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
The btll mcludes General Fund appropr1at10ns to the Department of Health and Human Services of $1,000,000 
begmnmg m fiscal year 2023-24 for 2 peer respite centers established through contracts by the Department of Health 
and Human Services 
LRl 197(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Create Parity in the Taxation of Medicine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0541
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FREDERICKS, BOYER, HICKMAN
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 541
H.P. 346
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Create Parity in the Taxation of Medicine
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Representative: BOYER of Poland, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2011, c. 548, §15, is further 
amended to read:
5.  Medicines.  Sales of medicines for human beings sold on a doctor's prescription.  
This subsection does not apply to the sale of marijuana, including sales of cannabis 
pursuant to Title 22, chapter 558‑C.
SUMMARY
This bill includes medical cannabis in the sales tax exemption that applies to medicines 
sold on a doctor's prescription.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0541
Committee Amendment CA_A_H73 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0542
Committee Amendment CA_A_H277 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0542
Committee Amendment CA_B_H278 (House)

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An Act to Comprehensively and Equitably Reform Electricity Rates
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0542
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: RUNTE, ZEIGLER

Legislative Document
No. 542
H.P. 347
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Comprehensively and Equitably Reform Electricity Rates
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RUNTE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative: ZEIGLER of Montville.
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 Public Utilities Commission to develop and implement new 
rate structures for electric utilities that accomplish the following:
1.  Electric distribution utility revenue's no longer being based on kilowatt-hour sales, 
removing the threat of lost revenue from reduced consumption because of local generation 
or energy efficiency and demand management measures;
2.  Replacement of the existing fixed net energy credit system with one that reflects the 
value of energy when delivered as well as systemic and societal benefits;
3.  Establishment of a standard-offer service with various pricing levels based on the 
value of energy consumed at the time of use; and
4.  The filing by utilities of multiyear rate plans that provide for an annual review by 
the Public Utilities Commission and, based on achievement of commission-approved 
performance metrics, including reliability and resiliency, affordability, interconnection 
response time and customer service performance, allow the commission to award or 
penalize the utilities.
An Act to Reimburse Counties for Judicial Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0543
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: LANDRY, RENY, COSTAIN, CRAFTS, HALL, HEPLER, LEMELIN, POLEWARCZYK, SOBOLESKI, BLACK
Amends: 4 MRSA §115

Legislative Document
No. 543
H.P. 348
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Reimburse Counties for Judicial Costs
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.
Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln and
Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, CRAFTS of Newcastle, HALL of Wilton, HEPLER 
of Woolwich, LEMELIN of Chelsea, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, SOBOLESKI of 
Phillips, Senator: BLACK of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §115, first ¶, as corrected by RR 2009, c. 1, §4, is amended to 
read:
In each county, the place for holding court is located in a building designated by the 
Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court or the Chief Justice's designee, who, with the 
advice and approval of the Bureau of General Services, is empowered to negotiate, on 
behalf of the State, the leases, contracts and other arrangements the Chief Justice considers 
necessary, within the limits of appropriations and other funds available to the Supreme 
Judicial, Superior and District Courts, to provide suitable quarters, adequately furnished 
and equipped, for the Supreme Judicial, Superior or District Court in each county. The 
county commissioners in each county shall continue to provide for the use of the Supreme 
Judicial, Superior and District Courts such quarters, facilities, furnishings and equipment 
in existing county buildings as were in use by the Supreme Judicial and Superior Courts on 
January 1, 1976, without charge and the Chief Justice or the Chief Justice's designee shall 
reimburse the county for the cost of maintenance, supplies, cleaning, heat and electricity at 
a rate per square foot for each county building to be determined by each county and the 
Chief Justice or the Chief Justice's designee annually.  The county commissioners are not 
required to provide without charge those quarters, facilities, furnishings and equipment in 
existing county buildings that were in use by the District Courts and were subject to a 
charge prior to January 1, 1976.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court or the Chief Justice's 
designee to reimburse counties for the cost of maintenance, supplies, cleaning, heat and 
electricity at a rate per square foot to be determined by each county and the Chief Justice 
or the Chief Justice's designee annually for certain county buildings used by the courts.
An Act Regarding Child Abuse and Endangerment
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0546
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: ARATA, KEIM, BLIER, GALLETTA, MILLETT, HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 546
H.P. 351
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act Regarding Child Abuse and Endangerment
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and
Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, GALLETTA of Durham, MILLETT of Waterford, 
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 laws governing child abuse and endangerment.  It may 
include recommendations of the Legislature's government oversight committee upon 
completion of the study of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child 
and Family Services.
An Act to Increase the Chance of Receiving a Moose Permit for Maine Service Members and Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0544
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BOYER, FARRIN, BLIER, CRAY, HYMES, PERKINS, RISEMAN, RUDNICKI, STROUT, SUPICA
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

Legislative Document
No. 544
H.P. 349
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Increase the Chance of Receiving a Moose Permit for 
Maine Service Members and Veterans
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CRAY of Palmyra, HYMES of Waldo, PERKINS of 
Dover-Foxcroft, RISEMAN of Harrison, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, STROUT of Harrington, 
SUPICA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§8, as repealed and replaced by PL 2011, c. 370, 
§8, is amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read:
Each point entitles an applicant to one chance in the public chance drawing, except that, if 
a person is a resident of the State and is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States 
or Maine National Guard on active duty or is a veteran of either, that person accumulates 
points at a rate that is 2 times what is provided in paragraphs A to D. A person's 
accumulated points are eliminated and that person begins to accumulate points anew if in 
any year that person is selected to receive a moose hunting permit or if that person fails to 
purchase a new chance in any 2 consecutive years.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the number of points that a person accumulates each year that person 
applies for a moose hunting permit but is not successful if that person is a Maine resident 
and a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or Maine National Guard on active 
duty or is a veteran of either.
An Act to Amend the Huntmg Laws as They Pertam to the Trammg of Dogs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0547
Committee Amendment CA_A_H226 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §12051

COMI\11TTEE AMENDMENT ';4- "to HP 352, LD 547, "An Act to Amend the 
Huntmg Laws as They Pertam to the Trammg of Dogs" 
Amend the bill by str1kmg out all of section 1 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12051, sub-§1, ~ 
is enacted to read 
D Notw1thstandmg paragraph C, until May 1, 2025, m those port10ns ofWashmgton 
County and Hancock County that are situated south of Route 9, a resident may tram up 
to 6 dogs at any one time on bear from July 1st to the 4th day precedmg the open season 
on huntmg bear except that penmsston 1s regmred to tram dogs on land used for wild 
blueberry production 
This paragraph is repealed May 1, 2025 
Sec. 2. Report. The Department of Inland Fishenes and Wtldhfe shall report any 
findmgs and recommendations resultmg from the changes m practice under section 1 to the 
Jomt standmg committee of the Legislature havmg JUnsdictton over mland fishenes and 
w1ldhfe matters by January 15, 2025 The committee may report out a bill related to the 
subject matter of the report to the 132nd Legislature m 2025 ' 
Amend the btll by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the btll It removes the proh1bit10n until May 1, 2025 on 
trammg huntmg dogs on bear m those portions of Washmgton County and Hancock County 
that are situated south of Route 9 for residents who have permiss10n to tram on land used 
for wtld blueberry production The amendment also reqmres the Department of Inland 
Fishenes and Wildlife to report to the Jomt standmg committee of the Legislature havmg 
Page I -131LR1894(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to HP 352, L D 547 
JUrtsd1ct1on over mland fisheries and wildlife matters any recommendations resultmg from 
this change to the 132nd Leg1slat1ve m 2025 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved 05/11/23 ;:IYaC!. 
LD547 
LR 1894(02) 
An Act to Amend the Hunting Laws as They Pertain to the Training of Dogs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "i' ( 1/-;].;).t,) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
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V; 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor savmgs - General Fund 
Mmor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Mmor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
;Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
There may be a mmor reduction ofw01kload associated with the mmunal number of cases that will no longer be filed 
m the court system 
A reduction m fine revenue associated with removmg the prohibition on trammg hunting dogs on bear m specific 
locations will decrease General Fund and dedicated revenue by mmor amounts 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any add1t1onal costs to the Department of Inland Fisheues and Wildlife to adopt the changes m this bill are expected 
to be mmor and can be absorbed withm existmg budgeted resources 
LR1894(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Amend the Hunting Laws as They Pertain to the Training of Dogs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0547
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM, MOORE, DAVIS, LANDRY, MASON, SHAGOURY, STROUT, CURRY
Amends: 12 MRSA §12051

Legislative Document
No. 547
H.P. 352
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Amend the Hunting Laws as They Pertain to the Training 
of Dogs
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: DAVIS of East Machias, LANDRY of Farmington, MASON of Lisbon, 
SHAGOURY of Hallowell, STROUT of Harrington, Senator: CURRY of Waldo.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation expands the area in which dogs may be trained for hunting 
in this State; and
Whereas, the season for training hunting dogs begins July 1st, and this legislation 
needs to take effect by that date in order that residents may take advantage of the expanded 
training area this year; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12051, sub-§1, ¶C, as repealed and replaced by PL 2013, c. 
588, Pt. A, §16, is amended to read:
C.  A resident may train up to 6 dogs at any one time on bear from July 1st to the 4th 
day preceding the open season on hunting bear, except in those portions of Washington 
County and Hancock County that are situated south of Route 9.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the prohibition on training hunting dogs on bear in those portions of 
Washington County and Hancock County that are situated south of Route 9.
An Act to Amend the Duties of County Sheriffs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0548
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: COSTAIN, HICKMAN, CRAY, MORRIS, QUINT, SAMPSON, GUERIN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §401

Legislative Document
No. 548
H.P. 353
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Amend the Duties of County Sheriffs
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, MORRIS of Turner, QUINT of Hodgdon, SAMPSON of 
Alfred, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §401, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. A, §29, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place:
1.  Sheriff's duties.  The sheriff's duties are as follows.  The sheriff is:
A. The chief law enforcement officer of the county in which the sheriff serves and is a 
constitutional officer under the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 10;
B. Responsible for administering and directing the sheriff's department as authorized 
by the county budget for the county in which the sheriff serves; 
C. The department head of the sheriff's department, which consists of law enforcement, 
corrections, civil and court security with duties as follows.
(1) The law enforcement division is responsible for answering emergency and 
nonemergency calls, patrolling rural communities, investigating crimes, 
conducting traffic-related enforcement and working in conjunction with the county 
it serves.
(2) The corrections division is responsible for housing pretrial detainees and 
sentenced inmates who have been convicted of a Class A, B or C crime and 
sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 9 months or less or convicted of a Class D 
or E crime and sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 364 days or less.
(3) The civil division is responsible for serving civil subpoenas and other court-
related documents within the county it serves, including, but not limited to, 
documents related to family matters, civil suits and forcible entry and detainer; and
D.  Responsible for informing the county commissioners of sheriff's department 
activities on a regular basis.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies and expands the duties of sheriffs.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0549
Committee Amendment CA_A_H656 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0551
Committee Amendment CA_A_H463 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act Regarding a Discovery Rule for the Statute of Limitations for Cases of Medical Negligence
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0549
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MOONEN, BOYER, GATTINE, GRAMLICH, RECKITT, SHEEHAN, BAILEY
Amends: 24 MRSA §2902

Legislative Document
No. 549
H.P. 354
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act Regarding a Discovery Rule for the Statute of Limitations 
for Cases of Medical Negligence
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, GATTINE of Westbrook, GRAMLICH 
of Old Orchard Beach, RECKITT of South Portland, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, Senator: 
BAILEY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24 MRSA §2902, as amended by PL 2013, c. 329, §2, is further amended 
by amending the section headnote to read:
§2902.  Statute of limitations for health care providers and health care practitioners 
excluding claims based on sexual acts
Sec. 2.  24 MRSA §2902, first ¶, as amended by PL 2013, c. 329, §2, is further 
amended to read:
Except as provided in section 2902‑B, actions Actions for professional negligence must 
be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues.  For the purposes of this 
section, a cause of action accrues on the date of the act or omission giving rise to the injury 
when the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered the harm. 
Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 14, section 853, relating to minority, actions for 
professional negligence by a minor must be commenced within 6 years after the cause of 
action accrues or within 3 years after the minor reaches the age of majority, whichever first 
occurs. This section does not apply  when the cause of action is based upon the leaving of 
a foreign object in the body, in which case the cause of action  accrues when the plaintiff 
discovers or reasonably should have discovered the harm.  For the purposes of this section, 
the term "foreign object" does not include a chemical compound, prosthetic aid or object 
intentionally implanted or permitted to remain in the patient's body as a part of the health 
care or professional services.
SUMMARY
Under current law, the statute of limitations on a medical malpractice claim begins to 
run on the date of the act or omission that gave rise to the injury, unless the medical 
malpractice claim is based on the leaving of a foreign object in the body.  The statute of 
limitations does not begin to run on a medical malpractice claim based on the leaving of a 
foreign object in the body until the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered 
the harm.  
This bill provides that the statute of limitations does not begin to run on any medical 
malpractice claim, regardless of whether the claim is based on the leaving of a foreign 
object in the body, until the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered the 
harm.
The bill also makes a technical change to remove an obsolete cross-reference in the 
law.
An Act to Increase Correctional Officer Salary and Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0550
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: LANIGAN, CYRWAY, FREDERICKS, WOODSOME, HARRINGTON, HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 550
H.P. 355
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Increase Correctional Officer Salary and Benefits
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CYRWAY of Albion, FREDERICKS of Sanford, 
WOODSOME of Waterboro, Senators: HARRINGTON of York, 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 increase the base salary and benefits provided to correctional 
officers in order to aid efforts to recruit and retain correctional officers.
An Act to Strengthen Maine Citizens' Second Amendment Rights by Allowing the Discharge of Firearms on Private Property That Is Within 500 Feet of School Property in Certain Circumstances
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0551
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MORRIS, BRAKEY, ANDREWS, ARDELL, COLLAMORE, LAVIGNE, LYMAN, PAUL, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6552

Legislative Document
No. 551
H.P. 356
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Strengthen Maine Citizens' Second Amendment Rights by 
Allowing the Discharge of Firearms on Private Property That Is 
Within 500 Feet of School Property in Certain Circumstances
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, ARDELL of Monticello, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, 
LAVIGNE of Berwick, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, PAUL of Winterport, Senator: 
TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6552, sub-§2, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  The prohibition on discharge of a firearm does not apply to a person residing on 
private property who discharges a firearm on the private property in self-defense or in 
order to protect the person's residence.
SUMMARY
Current law prohibits a person from discharging a firearm within 500 feet of public 
school property or the property of an approved private school.  This bill establishes an 
exception for the discharge of a firearm by a person residing on private property for the 
purposes of self-defense or in order to protect the person's residence.
An Act Regarding the Definition of "Reportable Accident
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0552
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SUPICA, BALDACCI, HARRINGTON, ANDREWS, HENDERSON, PERRY, RANA, ROEDER, RUSSELL, SALISBURY, FARRIN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2251

Legislative Document
No. 552
H.P. 357
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act Regarding the Definition of "Reportable Accident"
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot, Senator HARRINGTON of York and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, HENDERSON of Rumford, PERRY of Bangor, RANA 
of Bangor, ROEDER of Bangor, RUSSELL of Verona Island, SALISBURY of Westbrook, 
Senator: FARRIN of Somerset.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2251, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 348, §23, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Definition.  As used in this section, "reportable accident" means an accident on a 
public way or a place where public traffic may reasonably be anticipated, resulting in bodily 
injury or death to a person or apparent property damage of $1,000 $2,000 or more.  
Apparent property damage under this subsection must be based upon the market value of 
the necessary repairs and may not be limited to the current value of the vehicle or property.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the threshold amount of apparent property damage after which an 
accident must be reported from $1,000 to $2,000.
An Act to Require Mortgage Holders to Notify a Homeowner's Insurance Company on the Sale or Transfer of a Mortgage
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0553
Committee Amendment CA_A_H37 (House)
Amends: 9-A MRSA §9

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "I/" to H.P. 358, L.D. 553, "An Act to Require 
Mortgage Holders to Notify a Homeowner's Insurance Company on the Sale or Transfer of 
a Mortgage" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 9-A MRSA §9-305-A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 206, §3, is repealed and 
the following enacted in its place: 
§9-305-A. Timely payments from escrow and notice of sale or transfer of mortgage 
on real estate 
1. Payments from escrow. A creditor, assignee or servicer that holds or controls funds 
of a consumer in an escrow account for the payment of taxes or insurance premiums shall 
make timely payments from that escrow account for a consumer credit transaction secured 
by a mortgage on real estate. A creditor, assignee or servicer is liable to the consumer for 
actual damages resulting from failure to make timely payments from that escrow account.· 
The creditor, assignee or servicer shall also rectify the results of a failure to make timely 
payments, including causing corrections of the consumer's credit report and causing the 
discharge of any liens against the consumer's real estate. 
2. Notice of transfer or sale of mortgage on real estate. A creditor, assignee or 
servicer that holds or controls funds of a consumer in an escrow account for the payment 
of insurance premiums for a consumer credit transaction secured by a mortgage on real 
estate shall notify the insurer that provides insurance coverage for the real estate subject to 
the mortgage upon the sale or transfer of the mortgage. A creditor, assignee or servicer may 
satisfy the notice reguirement in this subsection by providing the insurer with a copy of the 
notice of the sale or transfer of the mortgage sent to the consumer.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT •I• to H.P. 358, L.D. 553 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment clarifies that the provision in the 
bill requiring notice by the holder of a mortgage on a residential property to the insurer of 
the property if a mortgage is sold or transfetTed applies when the holder of the mortgage 
controls funds of a consumer in an escrow account for the payment of insurance premiums. 
The amendment also clarifies that the provision in the bill applies to an assignee or servicer 
of a mortgage and moves the provision from the Maine Insurance Code to the Maine 
Consumer Credit Code since the notice obligation is on the creditor, assignee or servicer 
of a mortgage. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Require Mortgage Holders to Notify a Homeowner's Insurance Company on the Sale or Transfer of a Mortgage
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0553
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MORRIS, BAILEY, CYRWAY, DUCHARME, LANDRY, PERRY, SWALLOW
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3044

Legislative Document
No. 553
H.P. 358
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Require Mortgage Holders to Notify a Homeowner's 
Insurance Company on the Sale or Transfer of a Mortgage
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and
Representatives: CYRWAY of Albion, DUCHARME of Madison, LANDRY of Farmington, 
PERRY of Calais, SWALLOW of Houlton.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3044 is enacted to read:
§3044.  Notification on sale or transfer of mortgage
The holder of a mortgage on a residential property shall notify the insurer of the 
property if the mortgage is sold or transferred.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the holder of a mortgage on a residential property to notify the insurer 
of the property if the mortgage is sold or transferred.
An Act to Continue the Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0554
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: SHAGOURY, RENY, ANKELES, GEIGER, MADIGAN, MALON

Legislative Document
No. 554
H.P. 359
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Continue the Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, GEIGER of Rockland, MADIGAN of Waterville, 
MALON of Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE
Housing Authority - State 0442
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to continue the Rural Affordable Rental Housing 
Program through the Maine State Housing Authority.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$10,000,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$10,000,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funds to continue the Rural Affordable Rental Housing 
Program through the Maine State Housing Authority.
An Act Concemmg Bureau of Motor Vehicles Fees, Fines ~nd Driver's License Reinstatement
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0556
Committee Amendment CA_A_H82 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2486

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A,, to HP 361, LD 556, "An Act Concemmg 
Bureau of Motor Vehicles Fees, Fines ~nd Driver's License Reinstatement" 
Amend the bill by strlk.mg out the title and substttutmg the followmg 
'An Act to Limit the Driver's License Reinstatement Fee in Certain Circumstances' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and insertmg the 
following 
'Sec.1. 29-A MRSA §2486, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c 654, § 14, 1s further 
amended to read 
1. Reinstatement fee for suspensions other than for QUI or failure to submit to a 
test. Except as provided m sect10n 24 72, subsection 7, before a suspens10n for any reason 
other than om or failure to submit to a test is terminated and a hcense or cei1ificate 
reinstated, a fee of $50 must be paid to the Secretary of State The total remstatement fee 
for all court-ordered suspensions under sections 2605 and 2608 that may be in effect agamst 
any one person at one ttme is $50.' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor 
Vehicles to collect only a single remstatement fee of $50, instead of2 or more remstatement 
fees in certam circumstances 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 03/20/23 ;t,,ae 
LD 556 
LR 1619(02) 
An Act Concerning Bureau of Motor Vehicles Fees, Fines and Driver's License Reinstatement 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~• { H ~)?> 2..) 
Committee: Transportation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$2,250 
($2,250) 
FY 2024-25 
$2,250 
($2,250) 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$2,250 
($2,250) 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$2 7-~ 
($2,250) 
This bill requires the collection of only one license remstatement fee and will reduce Highway Fund revenue by 
$2,250 annually begmnmg 111 fiscal year 2023-24 
LR1619{02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning Bureau of Motor Vehicles Fees, Fines and Driver's License Reinstatement
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0556
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: RANA, TIPPING, ANKELES, DANA, OSHER, SUPICA, WILLIAMS, CHIPMAN

Legislative Document
No. 556
H.P. 361
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act Concerning Bureau of Motor Vehicles Fees, Fines and 
Driver's License Reinstatement
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RANA of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, OSHER of 
Orono, SUPICA of Bangor, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to establish a program that allows nonpayment of fees and fines in 
certain circumstances. An individual would not pay certain fees and fines upon request if 
the Secretary of State determines that the amount of fees or fines creates an excessive 
financial hardship on the individual. In making this determination, all relevant factors 
would be considered, including but not limited to: the number of the individual's 
dependents; the minimum living expenses of the individual and the individual's 
dependents; the special needs of the individual and the individual's dependents, including 
necessary travel expenses to and from work; the individual's present income and potential 
future earning capacity; and the individual's resources, from whatever source.
An Act to Decrease Discrimination Based on Evictions in Housing Applications Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0557
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: RANA, DANA, GEIGER, LOOKNER, MATHIESON, OSHER, ROEDER, WARREN, TIPPING
Amends: 14 MRSA §6030-H

Legislative Document
No. 557
H.P. 362
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Decrease Discrimination Based on Evictions in Housing 
Applications
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RANA of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, GEIGER of Rockland, 
LOOKNER of Portland, MATHIESON of Kittery, OSHER of Orono, ROEDER of Bangor, 
WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6030-H is enacted to read:
§6030-H.  Eviction records
A landlord or landlord's agent may not ask about previous evictions in an application 
for the rental or lease of a residence.  A landlord or landlord's agent may not discriminate 
against an applicant in renting or leasing a residence on the basis of an applicant's history 
of eviction.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a landlord or landlord's agent from asking about previous evictions 
in an application for the rental or lease of a residence or discriminating against an applicant 
in the rental or lease of a residence on the basis of an applicant's history of eviction.
An Act Regarding Rental Housing Applications Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0558
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: COSTAIN, CRAY, MORRIS, QUINT, SAMPSON
Amends: 14 MRSA §6022-A

Legislative Document
No. 558
H.P. 363
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act Regarding Rental Housing Applications
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, MORRIS of Turner, QUINT of 
Hodgdon, SAMPSON of Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6022-A is enacted to read:
§6022-A.  Application for rental property
1.  Notice to prospective tenant.  Prior to obtaining any information about a 
prospective tenant, the landlord or landlord's agent shall notify the prospective tenant in 
writing what types of information will be accessed to conduct the tenant screening, 
including, but not limited to, background checks and credit checks, and what criteria may 
result in denial of the rental application.
2.  Fees.  A landlord or landlord's agent may not charge a prospective tenant any 
payment, fee or charge for the processing, review or acceptance of a rental application more 
than one time in a 12-month period.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a landlord or landlord's agent, prior to obtaining any information 
about a prospective tenant, to notify the prospective tenant in writing what types of 
information will be accessed to conduct the tenant screening, including, but not limited to, 
background checks and credit checks, and what criteria may result in denial of the rental 
application. The bill also prohibits a landlord or landlord's agent from charging a 
prospective tenant any payment, fee or charge for the processing, review or acceptance of 
a rental application more than one time in a 12-month period.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0559
Committee Amendment CA_A_H112 (House)

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An Act to Increase the Number of Hours Certain Minor Students May Work Under Certain Circumstances
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0559
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: COSTAIN, CRAY, MORRIS, QUINT, SAMPSON, GUERIN
Amends: 26 MRSA §774

Legislative Document
No. 559
H.P. 364
House of Representatives, February 9, 2023
An Act to Increase the Number of Hours Certain Minor Students 
May Work Under Certain Circumstances
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, MORRIS of Turner, QUINT of 
Hodgdon, SAMPSON of Alfred, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §774, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2011, c. 174, §1, is further 
amended to read:
B.  More than 24 hours in any week when the minor's school is in session, except that 
a minor may work up to 32 hours when the minor's school is in session if the minor 
participates in an equivalent instruction program as described in Title 20-A, chapter 
211, subchapter 1-A, the minor is enrolled in a home instruction program as described 
in Title 20-A, section 5001-A, subsection 3 or the minor is absent from school for more 
than 2 days in any school week due to an alternative schedule approved by a school 
administrative unit superintendent.  In addition, the maximum weekly hours a minor 
may work is 50 hours during any week that the approved school calendar for the minor's 
school is less than 3 days or during the first or last week of the school calendar, 
regardless of how many days the minor's school is in session for the week.  If requested, 
a school must provide verification of its closings to the minor's employer or the 
Department of Labor;
SUMMARY
This bill allows a minor 16 years of age or older and under 18 years of age enrolled in 
school to work up to 32 hours per week if the minor participates in an equivalent instruction 
program or home instruction program or is absent from school for more than 2 days in any 
given school week due to an alternative schedule approved by a school administrative unit 
superintendent.