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An Act to Modernize and Consolidate Certain Court Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2090
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: GROHOSKI, POIRIER, FARRIN, CLOUTIER
Amends: 4 MRSA §1610-Q

Legislative Document
No. 2090
S.P. 883
In Senate, January 3, 2024
An Act to Modernize and Consolidate Certain Court Facilities
Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan and
Senator: FARRIN of Somerset, Representative: CLOUTIER of Lewiston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1610-Q is enacted to read:
§1610-Q.  Additional securities; judicial branch facilities in Androscoggin, Hancock 
and Somerset counties
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant 
to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities from time to 
time in an aggregate amount not to exceed one dollar outstanding at any one time for the 
purposes of paying the costs associated with the planning, purchasing, financing, acquiring, 
constructing, renovating, furnishing, equipping, improving, extending, enlarging and 
consolidating new and existing facilities and projects relating to the judicial branch in the 
counties of Androscoggin, Hancock and Somerset and planning for other court facilities.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the maximum amount of securities that may be issued by the Maine 
Governmental Facilities Authority for specific allocation to the judicial branch. The 
increase would be used to fund projects for court facilities in Androscoggin, Hancock and 
Somerset counties.
An Act to Equalize Funding for the Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2092
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S766 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" j" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 885, 
L.D. 2092, "An Act to Equalize Funding for the Maine Maritime Academy" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and inserting the following: 
'An Act to Provide Funds to the Maine Maritime Academy' 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the 2nd instructional paragraph 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE 
Maritime Academy - Operations 0035 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the Maine Maritime Academy. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces Committee Amendment "A" and changes the title. 
It 
provides an ongoing appropriation to the Maine Maritime Academy of $1,000,000 
beginning in fiscal year 2024-25. 
SPONSORED BY: __ 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/08/24. feae 
LD 2092 
LR 2800(05) 
An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding in the State 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ':4' to Committee Amendment "A" (5-lla-~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note. 
Removes legislative study 
FY 2023-24 
$0 
$0 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($1,618,835) 
($4,464,735) 
($7,41C 
) 
($1,618,835) 
($4,464,735) 
($7,410,635) 
This amendment eliminates the requirement in the bill that provides that the percentage of Maine Maritime Academy's 
(MMA) total state appropriation as a share of its total operating costs increase by 5% per year until the percentage of 
the MMA's total state appropriation as a share of its total operating costs equals at least the lesser of the percentage of 
the University of Maine System's (UMS) and the Maine Community College System's (MCCS) total state 
appropriation compared to each system's total operating costs and reduces the ongoing General Fund appropriations to 
all but $1,000,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2024-25. The amendment also removes the language that 
establishes the Commission to Study the Fund of Institutions of Higher Education. 
LR2800(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of l
An Act Regarding Businesses' and Consumers' Use of Returnable, Reusable and Refillable Containers for Food, Beverages and Nonfood Items
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2091
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: GROHOSKI, MILLIKEN, CARNEY, HICKMAN, VITELLI, OSHER, RUSSELL
Amends: 7 MRSA §219-A

Legislative Document
No. 2091
S.P. 884
In Senate, January 3, 2024
An Act Regarding Businesses' and Consumers' Use of Returnable, 
Reusable and Refillable Containers for Food, Beverages and 
Nonfood Items
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill and
Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, 
Representatives: OSHER of Orono, RUSSELL of Verona Island.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §219-A, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 177, §1, is amended to read:
§219-A.  Reusable Returnable, reusable or refillable containers
The department shall ensure that its rules, established in accordance with the 
commissioner's rule-making authority in section 12, and guidelines neither do not preclude 
business owners from allowing nor require business owners to allow consumers to supply 
their own containers for the bulk purchase of shelf-stable food, beverage and nonfood 
items. The department shall also ensure that its rules and guidelines explicitly allow a 
business owner to sell the business's products to consumers in the State in returnable, 
reusable or refillable containers and packaging, which may be supplied by either the 
business or a 3rd party, in accordance with any applicable national or global standards for 
health and safety. The department shall provide technical assistance and education to 
business owners and consumers regarding best practices for the use of returnable, reusable 
or refillable containers.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the food policy laws governing reusable containers, which ensure the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's rules do not preclude business 
owners from allowing consumers to supply their own containers for the bulk purchase of 
shelf-stable food and nonfood items, to ensure instead that the rules do not preclude 
business owners from allowing consumers to supply their own containers for the purchase 
of food, beverage and nonfood items.  It also requires the department to ensure that rules 
explicitly allow a business owner to sell the business's products to consumers in the State 
in returnable, reusable or refillable containers and packaging supplied by the business 
owner or a 3rd party in accordance with applicable national or global health and safety 
standards.
An Act to Address Food Insecurity by Helpmg Maine Residents Access Locally Produced Food
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2093
Committee Amendment CA_A_S516 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft " to S.P. 886, L.D. 2093, "An Act to Address
Food Insecurity by Helpmg Maine Residents Access Locally Produced Food"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Revised: 01/30/24 -^%^<=-
LD 2093 LR 2960(02)
An Act to Address Food Insecurity by Helping Maine Residents Access Locally Produced Food
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^' ^-S't i^
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
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 $600,000 $600,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000
Appropriations/AUocations
General Fund $600,000 $600,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill changes the one-time General Fund appropriations in Public Law 2023, chapter 412 of $600,000 to the Fund
to Address Food Insecurity and Provide Nutrition Incentives within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and
Forestry in fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 to ongoing funding of $1,200,000 starting in fiscal year 2023-24.
LR2960(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Address Food Insecurity by Helping Maine Res1dents Access Locally Produced Food
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2093
Senate Amendment SA_A_S767 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " A-" to S.P. 886, L.D. 2093, "An Act to Address Food 
Insecurity by Helping Maine Res1dents Access Locally Produced Food" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Fund To Address Food Insecurity and Provide Nutrition Incentives Z329 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to the Fund To Address Food Insecurity and Provide 
Nutrition Incentives to be used to match contributions from private and public sources. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$300,000 
$300,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY. 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and clause, eliminates the 
additional funding in fiscal year 2023-24 to the Fund To Address Food Insecurity and 
Provide Nutrition Incentives and reduces the additional funding to the fund to $300,000 in 
fiscal year 2024-25. 
SPONSORED BY: ____ 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: AndrosctttrcAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/06/24 ;:k:Tae 
LD 2093 
LR 2960(04) 
An Act to Address Food Insecurity by Helping Maine Residents Access Locally Produced Food 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 1'.4-1 to Original Bill Cs-,(Q,7) 
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 
($600,000) 
($600,000) 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($300,000) 
($1,200,000) 
($1,200,000) 
($300,000) 
($1,200,000) 
($1,200,000) 
This amendment removes the ongoing General Fund appropriations from the bill and replaces them with a one-time 
General Fund appropriation of $300,000 in fiscal year 2024-25. 
LR2960(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act to Equalize Funding for the Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2092
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GROHOSKI, FOSTER, CURRY, JACKSON, STEWART, CAMPBELL, DODGE, FAULKINGHAM, MILLIKEN, TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 2092
S.P. 885
In Senate, January 3, 2024
An Act to Equalize Funding for the Maine Maritime Academy
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative FOSTER of Dexter and
Senators: CURRY of Waldo, President JACKSON of Aroostook, STEWART of Aroostook, 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, DODGE of Belfast, FAULKINGHAM of Winter 
Harbor, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
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.
MARITIME ACADEMY, MAINE
Maritime Academy - Operations 0035
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to increase the state share of operational funding to 
achieve parity with other public colleges and universities in the State that have enrollment 
within approximately 50% of Maine Maritime Academy enrollment.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$0
$13,354,582
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$0
$13,354,582
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds to increase the state share of operational funding to 
achieve parity with other public colleges and universities in the State that have enrollment 
within approximately 50% of Maine Maritime Academy enrollment.
An Act to Require Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect to Militaiy Family Advocacy Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2095
Committee Amendment CA_A_S523 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft " to S.P. 888, L.D. 2095, "An Act to Require
Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect to Militaiy Family Advocacy Programs"
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following:
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the State can assist the United States Department of Defense in its mission
to protect children of military families from abuse or neglect by identifying as militaiy
personnel a person alleged to have committed abuse or neglect of a child and reporting the
allegation to a militaiy family advocacy program when an investigation has been initiated;
and
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day
period so the Department of Health and Human Services can immediately begin negotiating
memoranda of understanding with military family advocacy programs at militaiy
installations in the State with respect to child abuse and neglect investigations; 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 necessaiy for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now,
therefore,'
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following:
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation
takes effect when approved.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft " to S.P. 888, L.D, 2095 /;y- 5^5
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill.
FISCAL NOTE REQIHRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/08/24 .^"%2Fc*-
LD 2095 LR 2630(02)
An Act to Require Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect to Military Family Advocacy Programs
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^'(
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and the Department of Health
and Human Services associated with this legislation are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing
budgeted resources.
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An Act to En·sure Access to Nonopioid, Nonnarcotic Medication for Acute Pain Relief
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2096
Committee Amendment CA_A_S693 (Senate)

LD 2096 
LR 2904(02) 
' An Act to En·sure Access to Nonopioid, Nonnarcotic Medication for Acute Pain Relief 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment"//{ 5-(p(j?) 
Comw.ittee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
. 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$25,000 
$0 
The bill includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation to the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation of $25,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 for a consultant to develop guidance on pain management plans. 
$0 
Any additional costs to the State Employee Health Plan from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and 
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2904(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Alleviate the Staffing Crisis in the Child Protective Services System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2097
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S782 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 890, 
L.D. 2097, "Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Alleviate the Staffing Crisis in the Child 
Protective Services System" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first instructional paragraph (page· 1, 
lines 11 and 12 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
1Amend the resolve in section 2 in the first line (page 1, line 33 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: 
112024
and inserting the following: 
12025
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the last line (page 1, line 38 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: 
132nd Legislature in 2025
and inserting the following: 'Second Regular 
Session of the 132nd Legislature' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inse1iing the following: 
1Sec. 3. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 
Initiative: Provide one-time funding for a public recruitment campaign. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$60,000 
$60,000 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pa1i letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
Page I -131LR2913(04) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 890, L.D. 2097 ( ~~ 73"2) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment ''A" by changing the report date to 
November 6, 2025 and adjusting the funding amount for a public recruitment campaign. 
SPONSORED BY: --~0-A_,_(l 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/09/24 ~ae 
LD 2097 
LR 2913(04) 
Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Alleviate the Staffing Crisis in the Child Protective Services . 
System 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 11-)11 to Committee Amendment "A" (S-1'6lJ 
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 
($10,000) 
$10,000 
($10,000) 
$10,000 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
The amendment moves the one time General Fund appropriation to the Depa1iment of Health and Human Services of 
$10,000 in fiscal year 2023-24 to fiscal year 2024-25 for a public recruitment campaign. The fiscal year 2024-25 
appropriation will now total $60,000. 
LR29 l 3(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Alleviate the Staffmg Crisis in the Child Protective Services System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2097
Committee Amendment CA_A_S609 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to S.P. 890, L.D. 2097, "Resolve, to Establish a
Pilot Project to Alleviate the Staffmg Crisis in the Child Protective Services System"
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the first line (page 1, line 33 in L.D.) by striking out
the following: "November 6, 2024," and inserting the following: 'January 2, 2025,'
Amend the resolve by inserting after section 2 the following:
'See. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following
appropriations and allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for a public recruitment campaign.
GENERAL FUND 2023-24 2024-25
AllOther $10,000 $50,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,000 $50,000
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment changes the report date in the resolve to January 2, 2025 and adds an
appropriations and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQTORED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/19/24 ^K?<=-
LD 2097 LR 2913(02)
Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Alleviate the Staffing Crisis in the Child Protective Services
System
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/^f <; //
Committee; Health and Human Services
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 $10,000 $50,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $10,000 $50,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of $10,000
in fiscal year 2023-24 and $50,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 for a public recruitment campaign.
LR2913(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Multiple Special Designating Plates for Certain Disabled Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2098
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LaFOUNTAIN, CURRY, KEIM, NANGLE, TIPPING, ANKELES, O'CONNELL, WHITE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §523

Legislative Document
No. 2098
S.P. 891
In Senate, January 3, 2024
An Act Regarding Multiple Special Designating Plates for Certain 
Disabled Veterans
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Senators: CURRY of Waldo, KEIM of Oxford, NANGLE of Cumberland, 
TIPPING of Penobscot, Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, O'CONNELL of Brewer, 
WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §523, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2017, c. 43, §1, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Disabled veterans; special free license plates.  The Secretary of State, on 
application and upon evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 
1482 or upon evidence of exemption from excise tax under Title 36, section 1483, 
subsection 12, shall issue, with no annual registration fee, a registration certificate and set 
of upon request special designating plates to be used in lieu of regular registration plates 
for a vehicle with a registered gross weight of not more than 26,000 pounds to any 100% 
disabled veteran when that application is accompanied by certification from the United 
States Department of Veterans Administration Affairs or any branch of the United States 
Armed Forces as to the veteran's permanent disability and receipt of 100% service-
connected benefits.  A Upon request a disability placard is may be issued in addition to the 
disabled veteran registration plate at no fee. The Secretary of State may issue a registration 
certificate and special designating plates for more than one vehicle owned by a veteran 
eligible under this subsection.
These special designating plates must bear the words "Disabled Veteran," which indicate 
that the vehicle is owned by a disabled veteran.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that the Secretary of State may issue a registration certificate and 
special designating plates for more than one vehicle owned by certain disabled veterans.
An Act to Make Changes to Certain Laws Governing Renewable Energy Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2099
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: LAWRENCE
Amends: 2 MRSA §9, 35-A MRSA §3408

Legislative Document
No. 2099
S.P. 892
In Senate, January 3, 2024
An Act to Make Changes to Certain Laws Governing Renewable 
Energy Projects
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  2 MRSA §9, sub-§6-A, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 411, §1, is amended 
to read:
E.  Except as provided in paragraph C, ratepayer funds may not be used to implement 
the program or to provide funding under the program to distributed solar facilities or 
energy storage systems without approval by the Public Utilities Commission. The 
commission shall approve the use of ratepayer funds for those purposes if the 
commission finds that the use of ratepayer funds is reasonably likely to achieve net 
benefits to electric ratepayers.
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §3408, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 481, §6, is amended 
by amending the first blocked paragraph to read:
The Department of Labor shall adopt routine technical rules, as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2‑A, to implement this subsection. The Department of Labor may adopt 
routine technical rules relating to the Maine emerging industry compensation threshold.
SUMMARY
This bill modifies the Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Program established within 
the Governor's Energy Office to permit the use of ratepayer funds if the Public Utilities 
Commission determines such use of funds is reasonably likely to achieve net benefits to 
electric ratepayers. The bill also authorizes the Department of Labor to adopt routine 
technical rules relating to the Maine emerging industry compensation threshold in the laws 
governing the State's offshore wind initiative.
An Act to Require the Reporting ofAlpha-gal Syndrome to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2100
Committee Amendment CA_A_S574 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft " to S.P. 893, L.D. 2100, "An Act to Require the
Reporting ofAlpha-gal Syndrome to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention"
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following:
'See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for a required reporting module.
GENERAL FUND 2023-24 2024-25
AllOther $38,750 $116,250
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $38,750 $116,250
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. It adds an appropriations and
allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQmRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/13/24 fty^CL
LD 2100 LR 2625(02)
An Act to Require the Reporting ofAlpha-gal Syndrome to the Maine Center for Disease Control and
Prevention
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/i.'/'<.<
Committee: Health and Human Services
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 $38,750 $116,250 $0 $0
Appropriations/AIlocations
General Fund $38,750 $116,250 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes one-time General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $38,750
in fiscal year 2023-24 and $116,250 in fiscal year 2024-25 for a required reporting module.
LR2625(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Support Municipalities by Repealing the Law Limiting the Municipal Property Tax Levy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2102
Committee Amendment CA_A_S560 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft " to S.P. 895, L.D. 2102, "An Act to Support
Municipalities by Repealing the Law Limiting the Municipal Property Tax Levy"
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble.
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause.
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, sblkes the emergency
preamble and emergency clause.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/29/24 ^S?ct
LD 2102 LR 2929(02)
An Act to Support Municipalities by Repealing the Law Limiting the IMunicipal Property Tax Levy
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^' ^ -^
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
No state fiscal impact
Minor impact - Municipalities
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Repealing the municipal property tax levy limit and associated requirements for municipalities is expected to reek
administrative costs to municipalities. In municipalities that were constrained by the tax levy limit, property tax
revenue may increase.
LR2929(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence by Amending the Law Regarding Proximity Restrictions in Final Protection from Abuse Orders
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2103
Committee Amendment CA_A_S527 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft " to S.P. 896, L.D. 2103, "An Act to Protect
Victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence by Amending the Law Regarding Proximity
Restrictions in Final Protection from Abuse Orders"
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph E-l in the last line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by
inserting after the following: "ElamtifT' the following: 'or prohibiting the defendant from
being present at a specific location'
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following;
'See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for costs associated with updating forms and the
programming of 2 case management systems,
GENERAL FUND 2023-24 2024-25
AllOther $0 $6,200
2425 GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $6,200
Sec. 3. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2025.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
' SUMMARY
The bill amends the law governing protection from abuse orders to give the court the
authority to issue a final protection order directing the defendant to refrain from knowingly
being within a specified distance of the plaintiff. This amendment grants the court
additional authority to prohibit the defendant from being present at a specific location
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft " to S.P. 896, L.D. 21 03 fS- 5 2.7^
within a final protection from abuse order. It also provides that the legislation takes effect
January 1, 2025.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/05/24 ^^S-
LD 2103 LR 2957(02)
An Act to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence by Amending the Law Regarding
Proximity Restrictions in Final Protection from Abuse Orders
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^ (<,'<^2J~^
Committee: Judiciary
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 $6,200 $0 $0
Appropriations/AIIocations
General Fund $0 $6,200 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $6,200 in fiscal year 2024-25 to the Judicial Department
for costs associated with updating forms and the programming of two case management systems.
LR2957(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Support Municipalities by Repealing the Law Limiting the Municipal Property Tax Levy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2102
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PIERCE
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5681, 30-A MRSA §5721-A, 30-A MRSA §7102, 36 MRSA §1611

Legislative Document
No. 2102
S.P. 895
In Senate, January 3, 2024
An Act to Support Municipalities by Repealing the Law Limiting 
the Municipal Property Tax Levy
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland.
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 needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to reduce uncertainty in the municipal budget process and to reduce the time 
and expense involved in the municipal budget process; 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.  30-A MRSA §5681, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 662, §2, is amended 
to read:
8.  Posting of revenue sharing projections.  For the purpose of assisting 
municipalities in a timely manner in their budget development process and in the 
determination of their property tax levy limits as required by section 5721‑A, the Treasurer 
of State shall post no later than April 15th of each year on the Treasurer of State's website 
the projected revenue sharing distributions as required by this section according to the most 
recently issued state revenue forecasts issued by the Revenue Forecasting Committee 
pursuant to Title 5, chapter 151‑B for the subsequent fiscal year beginning on July 1st.
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §5721-A, as amended by PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. L, §§13 to 16, 
is repealed.
Sec. 3.  30-A MRSA §7102, 2nd ¶, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. C, §2 and 
affected by §§3 and 5 and c. 12, Pt. WW, §16, is repealed.
Sec. 4.  36 MRSA §1611, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 624, §1, is 
repealed.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the law limiting the municipal property tax levy.
An Act to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence by Amending the Law Regarding Proximity Restrictions in Final Protection from Abuse Orders
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2103
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: RAFFERTY, DODGE, BALDACCI, CARNEY, CURRY, DAUGHTRY, INGWERSEN, PIERCE, SARGENT, SHEEHAN
Amends: 19-A MRSA §4110

Legislative Document
No. 2103
S.P. 896
In Senate, January 3, 2024
An Act to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence by 
Amending the Law Regarding Proximity Restrictions in Final 
Protection from Abuse Orders
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
Cosponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast and
Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, CARNEY of Cumberland, CURRY of Waldo, 
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, INGWERSEN of York, PIERCE of Cumberland, 
Representatives: SARGENT of York, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §4110, sub-§3, ¶E-1 is enacted to read:
E-1.  Directing the defendant to refrain from knowingly being within a specified 
distance of the plaintiff;
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law governing protection from abuse orders to give the court the 
authority to issue a final protection order directing the defendant to refrain from knowingly 
being within a specified distance of the plaintiff.
An Act to Accelerate the Production of Affordable Housing and Strengthen the Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2106
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, GATTINE, PIERCE, CLOUTIER, MILLETT, PERRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-B, 36 MRSA §5256

Legislative Document
No. 2106
S.P. 899
In Senate, January 3, 2024
An Act to Accelerate the Production of Affordable Housing and 
Strengthen the Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook and
Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland, Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, MILLETT of 
Waterford, PERRY of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5219-BB, sub-§4, as repealed and replaced by PL 2013, c. 550, 
§1 and affected by §2, is amended to read:
4.  Maximum credit.  The credit allowed pursuant to this section and section 2534 
may not exceed the greater of:
A.  Five million dollars for the portion of a certified rehabilitation as defined by the 
Code, Section 47(c)(2)(C) placed in service in the State in the taxable year. For tax 
years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, $10,000,000 for the portion of a certified 
rehabilitation as defined by the Code, Section 47(c)(2)(C) placed in service in the State 
in the taxable year; and
B.  Five million dollars for each building that is a component of a certified historic 
structure for which a credit is claimed under this section. For tax years beginning on or 
after January 1, 2024, $10,000,000 for each building that is a component of a certified 
historic structure for which a credit is claimed under this section.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5256, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Special rule for nonprofit organizations claiming affordable housing or historic 
preservation tax credits.  Notwithstanding subsections 1, 2 and 3, for tax years beginning 
on or after January 1, 2024, a nonprofit organization that is exempt from taxation under 
Section 501(c)(3), Section 501(c)(4) or Section 501(c)(6) of the Code and is claiming 
refundable credits under section 5219-BB or 5219-WW may elect the calendar year for 
purposes of the tax imposed by this Part and such refundable credits for any year in which 
such refundable credits are claimed.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the maximum tax credit allowed for certified historic property 
rehabilitation projects. It also allows nonprofit organizations that claim the historic 
preservation tax credit or the affordable housing tax credit to file their refund claims on a 
calendar year basis.  The changes in the bill apply to tax years beginning on or after January 
1, 2024.
An Act to Maintain State Police Rural Patrol Services at 2020 Staffmg Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2109
Committee Amendment CA_A_S564 (Senate)

. COMMirTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 902, L.D. 2109, "An Act to Maintain
State Police Rural Patrol Services at 2020 Staffmg Levels"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following;
'An Act to Fund Rural Patrol Services in Androscoggin County'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enactmg clause and before the
emergency clause and inserting the following:
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
State Police 0291
Initiative: Provides funding for 4 State Police Trooper positions and related All Other costs
to conduct rural patrols in Androscoggin County.
GENERAL FUND 2023-24 2024-25
POSITIONS - LEGISLAWE COUNT 0.000 4.000
Personal Services $0 $375,146
AllOther $0 $40,677
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $415,823
HIGHWAY FUND 2023-24 2024-25
Personal Services $0 $202,002
AllOther $0 $21,903
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL $0 $223,905
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
ROS
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " b " to S.P. 902, L.D. 2109 ( ^ '<5(c^
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 and
changes the title. This amendment provides funding for 4 State Police Trooper positions
to conduct rural patrols in Androscoggin County.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Revised: 03/06/24 ^VH^
LD 2109 LR 2773(02)
An Act to Maintain State Police Rural Patrol Services at 2020 Staffing Levels
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^'Y y
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24
$0
$0
$0
$0
FY 2024-25
$415,823
$223,905
$415,823
$223,905
Projections
FY 2025-26
$428,650
$230,812
$428,650
$230,812
Projections
FY 2026-27
$441,433
$237,695
$441,433
$237,695
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Highway Fund
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund
Highway Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $415,823 and Highway Fund allocations of $223,905 in fiscal year
2024-25 to the Department of Public Safety for 4 State Police Trooper positions and related All Other to conduct rural
patrols in Androscoggin County.
LR2773(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Replace the Money Transmitters Act
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2112
Committee Amendment CA_A_S580 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" {J "to S.P. 905, L.D. 2112, "An Act to Replace the 
Money Transmitters Act" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page I - 131LR2696(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/22/24 .::::k?ac:.. 
LD 2112 
LR 2696(02) 
An Act to Replace the Money Transmitters Act 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "t} (.S-5?5~ 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional ::ind Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new class B, C and D crimes for violations of the Maine Money Transmission Modernization Act. It is 
unclear how many additional individuals will be convicted of a Class B or C crime who otherwise would not have 
been. The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203. No funding has been 
included in the bill at this time. 
This bill may increase the number of cases filed in the court system. The additional workload associated with the 
minimal number of new cases does not require additional funding at this time. 
The collection of additional filing fees will increase General Fund Revenue by minor amounts and the collection of 
additional fines will increase General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts. 
LR2696(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act to Maintain State Police Rural Patrol Services at 2020 Staffing Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2109
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 25 MRSA §1512

Legislative Document
No. 2109
S.P. 902
In Senate, January 3, 2024
An Act to Maintain State Police Rural Patrol Services at 2020 
Staffing Levels
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
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 must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period 
to address as soon as possible the potential public safety issues presented by the reduction 
of rural patrols by the Maine State Police; 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.  25 MRSA §1512 is enacted to read:
§1512.  Rural patrol levels maintained
The Bureau of State Police shall maintain rural patrol services in all counties of the 
State at no less than 2020 staffing levels.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police to maintain 
rural patrol services in all counties of the State at no less than 2020 staffing levels.
An Act to Amend Maine's Charitable Organization Gaming Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2108
Committee Amendment CA_A_S582 (Senate)

LD 2108 
LR 2776(02) 
An Act to Amend Maine's Charitable Organization Gaming Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "ff; ( ,s~$<{'}\ 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system. 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not requirt-
additional funding at this time. 
The collection of additional filing fees will increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Office of the Attorney General or the Gambling Control Unit within the Department of 
Public Safety to implement the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2776(02) - Fiscal Note• Page 1 of 1
An Act Requiring Health Care Providers to Engage in Fair Practices When Selling Medical Debt
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2115
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: TIPPING, PERRY, BAILEY, DAUGHTRY, HICKMAN, JACKSON, VITELLI
Amends: 9-A MRSA §5, 32 MRSA §11013

Legislative Document
No. 2115
S.P. 908
In Senate, January 3, 2024
An Act Requiring Health Care Providers to Engage in Fair 
Practices When Selling Medical Debt
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and
Senators: BAILEY of York, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, President 
JACKSON of Aroostook, VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  9-A MRSA §5-116-A, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Offer to consumer to purchase medical debt.  A health care provider may not 
assign, sell or otherwise transfer a debt for health care services to a debt collector for less 
than the total amount of the debt unless the health care provider has offered the consumer 
responsible for the debt the opportunity to acquire the debt at the same reduced amount as 
the debt collector before the debt collector acquires the debt from the health care provider.
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §11013, sub-§12 is enacted to read:
12.  Collection action prohibited on debt from medical expenses if consumer not 
offered purchase of debt.  A debt collector may not collect or attempt to collect a debt for 
medical expenses against a consumer unless the debt collector has acquired the debt from 
a health care provider that has complied with the requirements of Title 9-A, section 
5-116-A, subsection 5.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a health care provider may not assign, sell or otherwise transfer 
medical debt to a debt collector for less than the total amount of the debt unless the health 
care provider has offered the consumer responsible for the debt the opportunity to acquire 
the debt at the same reduced amount as the debt collector before the debt collector acquires 
the debt from the health care provider.