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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1984
Committee Amendment CA_A_S323 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Allow Golf Courses to Obtain a License to Conduct Off-premises Catering
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1984
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: JACKSON
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1012, 28-A MRSA §1052

Legislative Document
No. 1984
S.P. 813
In Senate, May 22, 2023
An Act to Allow Golf Courses to Obtain a License to Conduct Off-
premises Catering
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1012, sub-§3, as repealed and replaced by PL 2021, c. 658, 
§157, is amended to read:
3.  Off-premises catering license.    A golf course, club licensed to sell spirits, wine 
and malt liquor or a licensed Class A restaurant, licensed Class A restaurant/lounge, 
licensed Class A lounge, licensed hotel, licensed bed and breakfast, licensed auditorium, 
licensed civic auditorium or licensed performing arts center may obtain a license to conduct 
off-premises catering of the same type or types of liquor that the establishment may sell 
pursuant to the establishment's underlying golf course, club, Class A restaurant, Class A 
restaurant/lounge, Class A lounge, hotel, bed and breakfast, auditorium, civic auditorium 
or performing arts center license as provided in section 1052.  The fee for an off-premises 
catering license is $10 per calendar day of the event or gathering.
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §1052, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2021, c. 658, §167, is 
further amended to read:
1.  Off-premises catering license for sale of liquor.  A golf course, club licensed to 
sell spirits, wine and malt liquor or a licensed Class A restaurant, licensed Class A 
restaurant/lounge, licensed Class A lounge, licensed hotel, licensed bed and breakfast, 
licensed auditorium, licensed civic auditorium or licensed performing arts center may apply 
for an additional license to conduct off-premises catering at planned events or gatherings 
to be held at locations other than the licensee's premises under this section.
Sec. 3.  28-A MRSA §1052, sub-§3-A, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 658, §167, is 
amended to read:
3-A.  Type of liquor.  An off-premises catering licensee may sell at an event described 
in subsection 3 only the type or types of liquor that the licensee is authorized to sell pursuant 
to the licensee's underlying golf course, club, Class A restaurant, Class A restaurant/lounge, 
Class A lounge, hotel, bed and breakfast, auditorium, civic auditorium or performing arts 
center license.
SUMMARY
This bill allows golf courses to obtain a license to conduct off-premises catering with 
the same type of liquor that the golf course is licensed to provide.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1987
Committee Amendment CA_A_S300 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Provide Cntical Matchmg Funds for Child Care Services on the Northern Mame Commumty College Campus
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1988
Committee Amendment CA_A_S240 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl" to SP 817, LD 1988, "An Act to Provide 
Cntical Matchmg Funds for Child Care Services on the Northern Mame Commumty 
College Campus" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcorporates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 06/0 I /23 :tPae 
LD 1988 
LR 2548(02) 
An Act to Provide Critical Matching Funds for Child Care Services on the Northern Mame 
Commumty College Campus 
Fiscal Note for BIii as Amended by Committee Amendment "/j cs-z4Q\ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$1,000,000 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$1,000,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill mcludes a one-time General Fund appropnat10n of $1,000,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 to the Mame 
Commumty College System to match funds provided for child care services on the Northern Mame C01mnumty 
College campus 
LR2548(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0
An Act to Provide Cntical Matchmg Funds for Chdd Care Services on the Northern Mame Commumty College Campus
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1988
Senate Amendment SA_A_S498 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "fl "to SP 817, L D 1988, "An Act to Provide Cntical 
Matchmg Funds for Chdd Care Services on the Northern Mame Commumty College 
Campus" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out all of section 1 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocat1ons. The followmg appropnations and 
allocations are made 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE 
Mame Commumty College System - Board of Trustees 0556 
Imtiative Provides one-ttme funds to match funds provided for chdd care services on the 
Northern Mame Commumty College campus 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes one-ttme fundmg m fiscal year 2023-24 and mstead provides 
one-trme fundmg m fiscal year 2024-25 
SPONSORED BY: -~_l 
__ 
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____ _ 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07 /20/23 ;::b:?ae.. 
LD 1988 
LR 2548(04) 
An Act to Provide Critical Matchmg Funds for Child Care Services on the Northern Mame 
Commumty College Campus 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Appropnations/ Alloca hons 
Genet al Fund 
Fiscal Detad and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '~" to Ongmal Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($1,000,000) 
$1,000,000 
($1,000,000) 
$1,000,000 
ProJ ections 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
This amendment elrmmates the one-time General Fund appropnat10n of $1,000,000 mcluded m the bill m fiscal year 
2023-24 to the Mame Commumty College System to match funds provided for child care services on the Northern 
Mame Cmmnumty College campus and mstead provides a one-time General Fund appropnat10n of the same amount 
fiscal yeai 2024-25 for the same purpose 
LR2548(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow the Adjutant General to Sell the Calais Armory (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1987
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: MOORE, PERRY
Amends: 37-B MRSA §264

Legislative Document
No. 1987
S.P. 816
In Senate, May 22, 2023
An Act to Allow the Adjutant General to Sell the Calais Armory
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §264, sub-§3, ¶S, as amended by PL 2023, c. 33, §2, is further 
amended to read:
S.  The South Portland Air National Guard Station, located on Western Avenue, South 
Portland, by means of a quitclaim deed as long as the purchaser agrees to indemnify 
and hold harmless the State from all claims, including any environmental clean‑up 
costs that may arise in connection with the land or the buildings constituting the station; 
and
Sec. 2.  37-B MRSA §264, sub-§3, ¶T, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 33, §3, is 
amended to read:
T.  The Houlton Armory, located at 86 Pleasant Street, Houlton, by means of a 
quitclaim deed as long as the purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State 
from all claims, including any environmental clean-up costs that may arise in 
connection with the land or the buildings constituting the armory.; and
Sec. 3.  37-B MRSA §264, sub-§3, ¶U is enacted to read:
U.  The Calais Armory, located at 53 Calais Avenue, Calais, by means of a quitclaim 
deed as long as the purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State from all 
claims, including any environmental clean-up costs that may arise in connection with 
the land or the buildings constituting the armory.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the Adjutant General to sell the Calais Armory.
An Act to Provide Critical Matching Funds for Child Care Services on the Northern Maine Community College Campus (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1988
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STEWART, UNDERWOOD, JACKSON, ALBERT, ARDELL, BABIN, GUERRETTE, QUINT, SWALLOW, THERIAULT

Legislative Document
No. 1988
S.P. 817
In Senate, May 22, 2023
An Act to Provide Critical Matching Funds for Child Care Services 
on the Northern Maine Community College Campus
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle and
Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, 
ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, GUERRETTE of Caribou, QUINT of 
Hodgdon, SWALLOW of Houlton, THERIAULT of Fort Kent.
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.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE
Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to match funds provided for child care services on the 
Northern Maine Community College campus.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$1,000,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,000,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funds to match funds provided for child care services on 
the Northern Maine Community College campus.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1992
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S711 (Senate)

LD 1992 
LR 2284(04) 
;·· °'·"- _ ~}}. Actto Legalize Historical Horse Racing and Electronic Beano to Allow Maine Gaming Licensees 
and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes to Compete with Other Gaming States 
Fiscal Note fol' Senate Amendment "/f to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Baldacci of Penobscot 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Contingent future biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
(::,7~ 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-24 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretaiy of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $266,000 may be required. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will make the provisions of this bill contingent upon approval by the voters at a referendum. Any 
potential Other Special Revenue Funds revenue will be delayed until fiscal year 2025-2026, contingent upon the 
referendum results. 
LR2284(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide for Increased Academic Research by Allowing the Gathering of Data or Statistics by Telephone
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1994
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: GROHOSKI
Amends: 10 MRSA §1498

Legislative Document
No. 1994
S.P. 819
In Senate, May 23, 2023
An Act to Provide for Increased Academic Research by Allowing the 
Gathering of Data or Statistics by Telephone
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1498, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2005, c. 197, §1, is further 
amended to read:
B.  "Solicitation calls" means calls, including facsimile transmissions, the purpose of 
which is any of the following:
(1)  To offer real property, goods or services for sale or rent;
(2)  To convey information on real property, goods or services to solicit sales or 
purchases;
(3)  To promote or solicit charitable contributions; or
(4)  To gather data or statistics or solicit information.
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §1498, sub-§6, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 185, §3, is 
amended to read:
E.  Deliver information with the prior, written, express consent of the recipient of the 
call; or
Sec. 3.  10 MRSA §1498, sub-§6, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 185, §3, is 
amended to read:
F.  Communicate with a business about reservations, purchases and other information 
for customers such as hours of operation, directions and merchandise availability.; or
Sec. 4.  10 MRSA §1498, sub-§6, ¶G is enacted to read:
G.  Gather data or statistics.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts gathering data or statistics from the prohibition on using an 
automated telephone calling device or an artificial or prerecorded voice to make solicitation 
calls.
An Act to Transfer the Arch Hangar at the Former Loring Air Force Base to the Loring Air Museum
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1998
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 1998
S.P. 823
In Senate, May 23, 2023
An Act to Transfer the Arch Hangar at the Former Loring Air 
Force Base to the Loring Air Museum
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to transfer ownership of the Arch Hangar at the former Loring Air 
Force Base, now the Loring Commerce Center, to the Loring Air Museum.
An Act to Ensure the Equitable Treatment of Military Retirement Plan Income (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1999
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TERRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document
No. 1999
H.P. 1277
House of Representatives, May 23, 2023
An Act to Ensure the Equitable Treatment of Military Retirement 
Plan Income
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶AAA is enacted to read:
AAA.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, to the extent included in 
federal adjusted gross income, that portion of benefits paid under a federal retirement 
plan attributable to a military retirement plan.  For purposes of this paragraph, "military 
retirement plan" has the same meaning as in paragraph M-2, subparagraph (2), division 
(c).
SUMMARY
Current law provides an exemption from state income tax for military retirement plan 
benefits.  This bill provides a state income tax exemption for military retirement plan 
benefits that are included in a federal retirement plan.
An Act to Provide Incentives to Schools That Contract for Certain Social Work and Family Therapy Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2002
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S765 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1280, 
L.D. 2002, "An Act to Provide Incentives to Schools That Contract for Certain Social Work 
and Family Therapy Services" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
School and Student Supports Z270 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for grants to school administrative units for contracted 
behavioral and mental health services for students. The grants are based on the population 
of each school administrative unit. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$250,000 
$250,000 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
' section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the General Fund appropriation for grants to school 
administrative units for contracted behavioral and mental health services for students. 
SPONSORED BY: _ 
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___ J_o __ 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l - 131LR2565(04) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/07 /24 frae 
LD 2002 
LR 2565(04) 
An Act to Provide Grants to Schools That Contract for Behavioral and Mental Health Services 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'.:~'.}" to Committee Amendment "A" (:::r7t.a5'\ 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
' J 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$0 
$0 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
($1,103,000) 
($1,353,000) 
($1,353,000) 
($1,103,000) 
($1,353,000) 
($1,353,000) 
This amendment eliminates the ongoing General Fund appropriations in the bill of $1,353,000 per year beginning in 
fiscal year 2024-25 to the School and Student Supports program within the Department of Education for grants to 
school administrative units for contracted behavioral and mental health services for students and instead provides a 
one-time General Fund appropriation of $250,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 to the department for the same purpose. 
LR2565(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act to Provide Incentives to Schools That Contract for Certain Social Work and Family Therapy Services (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2002
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, COPELAND, MALON, DAUGHTRY, RAFFERTY

Legislative Document
No. 2002
H.P. 1280
House of Representatives, May 25, 2023
An Act to Provide Incentives to Schools That Contract for Certain 
Social Work and Family Therapy Services
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COPELAND of Saco, MALON of Biddeford, Senators: 
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA c. 223, sub-c. 12 is enacted to read:
SUBCHAPTER 12
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
§6701.  Contracted social work and family therapy services
1.  Contract authorized.  A school administrative unit may contract with an 
appropriate entity to provide social work and family therapy services for students within 
the school administrative unit. Services provided as authorized by this section must be 
provided by an individual with one of the following licenses:
A.  Licensed master social worker;
B.  Licensed master social worker, clinical conditional;
C.  Licensed clinical social worker;
D.  Licensed clinical social worker, clinical conditional;
E.  Licensed marriage and family therapist; or
F.  Licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical conditional.
Sec. 2.  Grant program required.  The Department of Education shall administer 
a grant program to provide money to school administrative units that contract for social 
work and family therapy services as authorized by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, 
section 6701 according to the population of the school administrative unit as follows:
1.  Two hundred fifty or fewer students, $3,000;
2.  Two hundred fifty-one to 500 students, $6,000; and 
3.  More than 500 students, $9,000.
Money received under the grant program may be used only to pay the cost of the 
contract to provide social work and family therapy services.
Sec. 3.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
School and Student Supports Z270
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for grants to school administrative units for contracted 
social work and family therapy services for students.  The grants are based on the 
population of each school administrative unit.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$1,353,000
$1,353,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,353,000
$1,353,000
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes a school administrative unit to contract for social work and family 
therapy services for students within the school administrative unit and directs the 
Department of Education to administer a grant program to provide money to those school 
administrative units according to the school administrative unit's population.
An Act to Protect Access to Maine's Intertidal Zone (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2003
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: JACKSON
Amends: 12 MRSA §573, 17-A MRSA §353, 17-A MRSA §402

Legislative Document
No. 2003
S.P. 825
In Senate, May 25, 2023
An Act to Protect Access to Maine's Intertidal Zone
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §573, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 782, is amended by 
enacting at the end a new first blocked paragraph to read:
For purposes of determining public trust rights and common law rights in intertidal land, 
the harvesting of naturally occurring seaweed or rockweed is deemed to be fishing.
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §353, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 199, §4, is 
further amended to read:
A.  The person obtains or exercises unauthorized control over the property of another 
with intent to deprive the other person of the property. This paragraph does not apply 
to a person who obtains or exercises control over seaweed or rockweed naturally 
occurring on intertidal land. For purposes of this paragraph, "intertidal land" has the 
same meaning as in Title 12, section 572. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime;
Sec. 3.  17-A MRSA §402, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.   This section does not apply to entering or remaining on intertidal land for a purpose 
authorized by Title 12, section 573.
For purposes of this subsection, "intertidal land" has the same meaning as in Title 12, 
section 572.
SUMMARY
This bill states that for purposes of determining public trust rights and common law 
rights in intertidal land, the harvesting of naturally occurring seaweed or rockweed is 
deemed to be fishing.  The bill exempts obtaining and exercising control over seaweed or 
rockweed naturally occurring on intertidal land from the statute governing theft.  The bill 
exempts all activities authorized as a public trust right in intertidal land, including 
recreation and the harvesting of seaweed and rockweed naturally occurring on intertidal 
land, from the statute governing criminal trespass.
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Adjustments for Sudden and Severe Disruption of Municipal Valuation
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2006
Committee Amendment CA_A_S606 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^ " to S.P. 828, L.D. 2006, "An Act to Amend the
Laws Regarding Adjustments for Sudden and Severe Disruption of Municipal Valuation"
Amend the bill by insertmg 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, municipalities will be evaluating their resources and preparing their budgets
sooner than 90 days after adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 131st
Legislature; and
Whereas, enactment of this bill may result in the availability of additional revenue
for some municipalities that qualify for a sudden and severe disruption of valuation
adjustment; and
Whereas, it is necessary to maximize the ability of municipalities to consider the
availability of additional revenue when preparing their budgets; 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,'
Amend the bill by insertmg after section 2 the following:
'See. 3. Application. This Act applies to adjustments for revenue sharing years
beginning on or after July 1, 2024 or the effective date of this Act, whichever is later.'
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
ROS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to S.P. 828, L.D. 2006 (5- (^^
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies that the provisions of the bill relating to adjustments to
revenue sharing apply to revenue sharing years begmning on or after July 1, 2024 or the
effective date of this legislation, whichever is later. The amendment also adds an
emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill.
FISCAL NOTE REQmRED
(See attached)
Page2-131LR2534(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/19/24 ^^^
LD 2006 LR 2534(02)
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Adjustments for Sudden and Severe Disruption of IVIunicipal
Valuation
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^'/<y {^6U
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
No net fiscal impact
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill will result in a redistribution ofstate-municipal revenue sharing funds among municipalities but not affect
the total amount of revenue sharing funds distributed by the State in any given fiscal year.
Any additional costs to the Treasurer's Office associated with this legislation are expected to be minor and can be
absorbed within existing budgeted resources,
LR2534(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Eliminate the Aircraft Excise Tax (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2005
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FREDERICKS
Amends: 36 MRSA §1481, 36 MRSA §1482, 36 MRSA §1483, 36 MRSA §1484

Legislative Document
No. 2005
H.P. 1285
House of Representatives, May 30, 2023
An Act to Eliminate the Aircraft Excise Tax
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA c. 111, headnote is amended to read:
CHAPTER 111
AIRCRAFT, HOUSE TRAILERS AND MOTOR VEHICLES
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1481, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §53 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is further amended to read:
5.  Vehicle.  "Vehicle" means a motor vehicle, mobile home, or camper trailer, heavier-
than-air aircraft or lighter-than-air aircraft.  "Vehicle" does not include any snowmobiles 
as defined in Title 12, section 13001 or aircraft.
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §1482, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 610, Pt. A, §7, 
is repealed.
Sec. 4.  36 MRSA §1483, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2009, c. 434, §20, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Dealers or manufacturers.  Vehicles owned by bona fide dealers or manufacturers 
of the vehicles that are held solely for demonstration and sale and constitute stock in trade, 
and aircraft registered in accordance with Title 6, section 53;
Sec. 5.  36 MRSA §1483, sub-§14, as amended by PL 2009, c. 434, §20, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place:
14.  Aircraft.  Aircraft as defined in Title 6, section 3, subsection 5;
Sec. 6.  36 MRSA §1484, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 610, Pt. A, §8, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the annual excise tax imposed on aircraft and provides an explicit 
exemption from the excise tax for aircraft.
Resolve, to Remove the Prohibition Against Live Plants in State-owned Buildings (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2008
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BRENNER, TALBOT ROSS, DAUGHTRY, JACKSON, KEIM, STEWART, VITELLI, CLOUTIER, FAULKINGHAM, TERRY

Legislative Document
No. 2008
S.P. 829
In Senate, June 6, 2023
Resolve, to Remove the Prohibition Against Live Plants in State-
owned Buildings
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland and
Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, President JACKSON of Aroostook, KEIM of Oxford, 
STEWART of Aroostook, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, 
FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, TERRY of Gorham.
Sec. 1.  Live plants in state-owned buildings.  Resolved:  That the Department 
of Administrative and Financial Services shall amend its rules to allow live plants in state-
owned buildings, except that the department may prohibit live plants that develop mold or 
bacteria or are contributing to an insect infestation.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to 
amend its rules to allow live plants in state-owned buildings unless the plants develop mold 
or bacteria or are contributing to an insect infestation.
An Act to Prevent Abandonment of Children and Adults with Disabilities in Hospitals (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2009
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STEWART, BLACK, MILLETT, THERIAULT
Amends: 22 MRSA §1823-A

Legislative Document
No. 2009
S.P. 830
In Senate, June 6, 2023
An Act to Prevent Abandonment of Children and Adults with 
Disabilities in Hospitals
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senator: BLACK of Franklin, Representatives: MILLETT of Waterford, 
THERIAULT of Fort Kent.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1823-A is enacted to read:
§1823-A.  Release of minors and adults with disabilities
A hospital licensed under this chapter that provides services to a minor or an adult with 
a disability who is under guardianship in connection with the treatment of that minor or 
that adult with a disability shall discharge the minor or the adult with a disability to the care 
of a parent or guardian no later than 48 hours after the attending physician has determined 
the minor or the adult with disabilities is safe for discharge.  If a parent or guardian does 
not take custody of the minor or the adult with a disability within that period, the hospital 
shall notify child protective services or adult protective services, as appropriate, which shall 
take custody of the minor or the adult with a disability.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a hospital to discharge a minor or an adult with a disability who is 
under guardianship to the care of a parent or guardian no later than 48 hours after the 
attending physician has determined the minor or the adult with disabilities is safe for 
discharge, and if a parent or guardian does not take custody of the discharged minor or the 
discharged adult with a disability within that period, the hospital is required to notify child 
protective services or adult protective services, as appropriate, which must then take 
custody of the minor or the adult with a disability.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2004
Committee Amendment CA_A_H658 (House)

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An Act to Prohibit Early Termination Fees for Residential Electric Generation Service Contracts Reported by the Majority from the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 164, section 4.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2012
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3203

Legislative Document
No. 2012
H.P. 1298
House of Representatives, June 22, 2023
An Act to Prohibit Early Termination Fees for Residential Electric 
Generation Service Contracts
Reported by the Majority from the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and 
Technology pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 164, section 4.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3203, sub-§4-B, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 74, §1, is 
amended to read:
E.  May not impose enter into or renew a contract for generation service that includes 
an early termination fee for any contract for generation service that was renewed 
without express consent from the residential consumer.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a competitive electricity provider from entering into or renewing a 
contract for generation service that imposes an early termination fee.
An Act Regarding the State Auditor's Reporting Requirements on State Agencies' Financial Activities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2011
Committee: State and Local Government
Amends: 5 MRSA §243-C

Legislative Document
No. 2011
S.P. 834
In Senate, June 22, 2023
An Act Regarding the State Auditor's Reporting Requirements on 
State Agencies' Financial Activities
Reported by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland for the Joint Standing Committee on State 
and Local Government pursuant to Joint Order 2023, S.P. 747.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §243-C is enacted to read:
§243-C.  Corrective action plans; report
By January 1st of each year, the State Auditor shall submit a report to the Executive 
Director of the Legislative Council and to all joint standing committees of the Legislature 
regarding the administration of federal grants, programs and awards by state agencies.  The 
report must be based on the most recent single audit conducted pursuant to section 243, 
subsection 9 and describe all disputed findings in the prior 5 years with regard to the 
administration of federal grants, programs and awards and any corrective action plans in 
the single audit reports in the prior 5 years that have not been implemented.
By February 1st of each year, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over the subject matter of any disputed finding or corrective action plan 
identified in the report submitted pursuant to this section and that has not been implemented 
shall invite the State Auditor to provide a briefing at a public meeting of the committee on 
the report.  The committee may report out legislation related to the disputed findings and 
corrective action plans during the session of the Legislature in which the briefing is held.
SUMMARY
This bill is reported out by the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local 
Government pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 42 and Senate Paper 747 for the sole 
purpose of obtaining a printed bill that can be referred to the committee for a public hearing 
and subsequent committee action in the normal course.
The bill requires the State Auditor to submit annual reports to the Legislature regarding 
the administration of federal grants, programs and awards by state agencies.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 301: Fee Schedule and Administrative Procedures for Payment of Court or Commission Assigned Counsel, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2018
Committee: Judiciary

Legislative Document
No. 2018
H.P. 1300
House of Representatives, July 6, 2023
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 301:  
Fee Schedule and Administrative Procedures for Payment of Court 
or Commission Assigned Counsel, a Late-filed Major Substantive 
Rule of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative MOONEN of Portland for the Maine Commission on Indigent 
Legal Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 and approved for 
introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
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 Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature outside the 
legislative rule acceptance period; and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 301:  Fee 
Schedule and Administrative Procedures for Payment of Court or Commission Assigned 
Counsel, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine Commission on 
Indigent Legal Services that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A outside the legislative rule 
acceptance period, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 301:  Fee Schedule 
and Administrative Procedures for Payment of Court or Commission Assigned Counsel, a 
major substantive rule of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services that was filed 
outside the legislative rule acceptance period.
An Act Updating References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2022
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GROHOSKI
Amends: 36 MRSA §111

Legislative Document
No. 2022
S.P. 850
In Senate, December 13, 2023
An Act Updating References to the United States Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes
(EMERGENCY)
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint 
Rule 203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 11, 2023.  Referred to the Committee 
on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, state tax law needs to be updated to conform to federal law before the 90-
day period expires to avoid delay in the processing of income tax returns for 2023; and
Whereas, legislative action is immediately necessary to ensure continued and 
efficient administration of the state income tax and certain other state taxes; 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.  36 MRSA §111, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §1, is 
further amended to read:
1-A.  Code.  "Code" means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 
amendments to that Code as of December 31, 2022 2023.
Sec. 2.  Application. This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2023 and to any prior tax year as specifically provided by the United States Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 and amendments to that Code as of December 31, 2023.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill updates references to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
contained in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36 to refer to the United States Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended through December 31, 2023, for tax years beginning 
on or after January 1, 2023 and for any prior tax year as specifically provided by the United 
States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Resolve, to Authorize the State Tax Assessor to Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2024
Committee Amendment CA_A_S540 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " f\ " to S.P. 852, L.D. 2024, "Resolve, to Authorize
the State Tax Assessor to Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the
Unorganized Territory"
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note,
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 02/09/24 ftWSCi-
LD 2024 LR 2806(02)
Resolve, to Authorize the State Tax Assessor to Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate
in the Unorganized Territory
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^"^ S-5'<L/0
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This resolve authorizes the State Tax Assessor to convey the interest of the State in several parcels of real estate in
the Unorganized Territory (UT) acquired through the foreclosure of tax liens for nonpayment of property taxes. T
funds received as a result of these sales will accme as dedicated revenue to the Unorganized Territory Education and
Services Fund and will be available to reduce future tax assessments in the UT. The amounts received from these
sales will depend on sale prices and cannot be estimated at this time.
LR2806(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Authorize Medical Waivers for Menhaden Fishing Licenses
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2026
Committee Amendment CA_A_S545 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft " to S.P. 854, L.D. 2026, "An Act to Authorize
Medical Waivers for Menhaden Fishing Licenses"
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 10th line (page 1, line 13 m L,D.) by
strikmg out the following: "1 -A or"
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment removes from the bill the authority for a person who was denied a
2023 commercial menhaden fishing license to appeal that license denial.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/12/24 ^!22r^
LD 2026 LR 2785(02)
An Act to Authorize Medical Waivers for IVTenhaden Fishing Licenses
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "ff^ -5^ 5
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill authorizes the Department of Marine Resources to issue a menhaden fishing license to individuals who did
not meet the eligibility criteria because a medical issue prevented them from fishing during the qualifying years. Due
to the limited number of potential licensees who might qualify, any additional license revenue from the medical
waivers is not anticipated to be significant.
LR2785(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Authorize Medical Waivers for Menhaden Fishing Licenses
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2026
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: MOORE
Amends: 12 MRSA §6310

Legislative Document
No. 2026
S.P. 854
In Senate, December 13, 2023
An Act to Authorize Medical Waivers for Menhaden Fishing 
Licenses
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 11, 2023.  Referred to the Committee 
on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6310, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 266, Pt. A, §3, is 
further amended to read:
1.  Appeal of license denial.  A person who is denied a Class I, Class II or Class III 
lobster and crab fishing license because that person does not meet the eligibility 
requirements of section 6421, subsection 5, paragraph A; a person who is denied a 
handfishing sea urchin license, a sea urchin dragging license or a sea urchin hand-raking 
and trapping license because that person does not meet the eligibility requirements of 
section 6749‑O, subsection 2‑A; or a person who is denied a hand fishing scallop license 
or a scallop dragging license because that person does not meet the eligibility requirements 
of section 6706, subsection 2; or a person who is denied a resident commercial menhaden 
fishing license or a nonresident commercial menhaden fishing license because that person 
does not meet the eligibility requirements of section 6502-C, subsection 1-A or 1-B may 
appeal to the commissioner under this section for a review of that license denial.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §6310, sub-§2, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  A resident commercial menhaden fishing license or a nonresident commercial 
menhaden fishing license may be issued to a person on appeal only if a substantial 
illness or medical condition on the part of the person or a family member prevented 
that person from meeting the eligibility requirements for that license and the person 
documents that the person fished for menhaden while in possession of the same license 
within one year prior to the onset of the illness or medical condition.  The person shall 
provide the commissioner with documentation from a physician describing the illness 
or other medical condition.  A person must request an appeal under this paragraph 
within one year of the onset of the illness or medical condition.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a holder of a resident commercial menhaden fishing license or a 
nonresident commercial menhaden fishing license to appeal a license denial if a substantial 
illness or medical condition on the part of the person or a family member prevented that 
person from meeting the eligibility requirements for that license.