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An Act to Prevent Electioneering on General Election Ballots by Candidates Nominated by Petition
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0656
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: MORRIS, ARATA, BRADSTREET, FAULKINGHAM, GREENWOOD
Amends: 21-A MRSA §354

Legislative Document
No. 656
H.P. 425
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Prevent Electioneering on General Election Ballots by 
Candidates Nominated by Petition
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, 
FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GREENWOOD of Wales.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §354, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2019, c. 371, §11, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Content.  A nomination petition must contain the name of only one candidate, the 
candidate's place of residence, the office sought and electoral division.  A nomination 
petition may contain as many separate papers as necessary and may contain the candidate's 
consent required by section 355.  It may also contain the candidate's political designation.  
This designation may not exceed 3 words in length, may not incorporate the candidate's 
name or the designation or an abbreviation of the designation of a party that is qualified to 
nominate candidates by primary election and may not consist of or comprise language that 
is obscene, contemptuous, profane or prejudicial, promotes abusive or unlawful activity or 
violates any other provision of the laws of this State with respect to names. as either 
"unenrolled" or "no party designation."  A candidate who intends to form a new party about 
that person's candidacy must use the proposed party's designation.
A.  When 2 United States Senators are to be nominated, the nomination petition must 
contain the term of office sought by the candidate.
B.  The names of presidential electors must be placed on the petition as a slate.  The 
names of the candidates for President and Vice President must be placed on a petition 
for the nomination of presidential electors.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the ability for a candidate seeking nomination by petition to select a 
political designation according to specific guidelines and instead allows a candidate 
seeking nomination by petition to select either "unenrolled" or "no party designation."
An Act to Amend the Percentage of Votes Needed for an Amendment of a Declaration in the Maine Condominium Act
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0657
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SALISBURY, ARATA, DOUDERA
Amends: 33 MRSA §1602

Legislative Document
No. 657
H.P. 426
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Amend the Percentage of Votes Needed for an 
Amendment of a Declaration in the Maine Condominium Act
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, DOUDERA of Camden.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §1602-117, sub-§(d), as enacted by PL 1981, c. 699, is amended 
to read:
(d)  Except to the extent expressly permitted or required by other provisions of this Act, 
no an amendment may not create or increase special declarant rights, increase the number 
of units, or change the boundaries of any unit, the allocated interests of a unit, or the uses 
to which any unit is restricted, in the absence of unanimous consent of the unit owners.:
(1)  A vote or agreement of at least 90% of the number of possible votes in the 
association, other than those held by the declarant, or a larger percentage as may be 
provided for in the declaration; and
(2)  A unanimous vote of all of the units particularly and uniquely affected by the 
amendment.
For purposes of this subsection, "uses to which any unit is restricted" applies to land 
use classifications, such as residential, commercial, industrial, single-family and 
multifamily, and does not apply to activities that can occur in a unit, such as smoking, 
keeping pets, making noise and renting.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the voting requirements under the Maine Condominium Act to amend 
a declaration to create or increase special declarant rights, increase the number of units or 
change the boundaries of any unit, the allocated interests of a unit or the uses to which any 
unit is restricted.
Resolve, Naming a Pond in the Town of New Gloucester as MacDonald Pond
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0660
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: GRAHAM, ARATA

Legislative Document
No. 660
H.P. 429
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
Resolve, Naming a Pond in the Town of New Gloucester as 
MacDonald Pond
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.
Cosponsored by Representative: ARATA of New Gloucester.
Sec. 1.  MacDonald Pond. Resolved:  That the pond located in the Town of New 
Gloucester and having Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Information 
Display and Analysis System identification number 5886 is named MacDonald Pond.
SUMMARY
This resolve names a pond in the Town of New Gloucester MacDonald Pond.
Resolve, Nammg a Pond m Elm Stream Township as Plummer Pond
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0661
Committee Amendment CA_A_H227 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ':A "to HP 43 0, L D 661, "Resolve, Nammg a Pond 
m Elm Stream Township as Plummer Pond" 
Amend the resolve m section 1 m the 3rd lme (page 1, lme 3 m L D ) by stukmg out 
the followmg "9770" and mserting the followmg '9772' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbeung any nonconsecutive Part lette1 or 
sect10n numbei to iead consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects from 9770 to 9772 the Mame Infor111at10n Display and 
Analysis System identification number of the pond to be named Plummer Pond 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Increase Funding for and Stabilize the Independent Housing with Services Program Under the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0658
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SALISBURY, BEEBE-CENTER, RIELLY

Legislative Document
No. 658
H.P. 427
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Increase Funding for and Stabilize the Independent 
Housing with Services Program Under the Department of Health 
and Human Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and
Representative: RIELLY of Westbrook.
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.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to increase the amount of funding for the services 
under the office of aging and disability services rule Chapter 5, Section 62, Independent 
Housing with Services Program.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding to increase the amount of funding for the services 
under the Department of Health and Human Services, office of aging and disability services 
rule Chapter 5, Section 62, Independent Housing with Services Program.
Resolve, Naming a Pond in Elm Stream Township as Plummer Pond
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0661
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: GRAHAM, DUNPHY

Legislative Document
No. 661
H.P. 430
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
Resolve, Naming a Pond in Elm Stream Township as Plummer Pond
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.
Cosponsored by Representative: DUNPHY of Embden.
Sec. 1.  Plummer Pond.  Resolved:  That the pond located in Elm Stream 
Township and having Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Information 
Display and Analysis System identification number 9770 is named Plummer Pond.  
SUMMARY
This resolve names a pond in Elm Stream Township Plummer Pond.
An Act to Prohibit Municipal Flavored Tobacco Product Bans on State-licensed Tobacco Retailers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0662
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERRY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3015

Legislative Document
No. 662
H.P. 431
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Prohibit Municipal Flavored Tobacco Product Bans on 
State-licensed Tobacco Retailers
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §3015 is enacted to read:
§3015.  Regulation of flavored tobacco products
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Flavored tobacco product" means any tobacco product that imparts a taste or smell, 
other than the taste or smell of tobacco, that is distinguishable by an ordinary consumer 
either prior to or during the consumption of a tobacco product, including, but not 
limited to, any taste or smell relating to fruit, menthol, mint, wintergreen, chocolate, 
cocoa, vanilla, honey or any candy, dessert, beverage, herb or spice.
B. "Tobacco product" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 1551, subsection 3.
C. "Tobacco retailer" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 1551, subsection 
3-A.
2. Limitation.  A municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance that prohibits a 
tobacco retailer licensed in accordance with Title 22, chapter 262-A, subchapter 1 from 
selling a flavored tobacco product.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a municipality from adopting or enforcing an ordinance prohibiting 
a tobacco retailer from selling flavored tobacco products.
An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0663
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: ROEDER, BALDACCI, RANA
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4320-V

Legislative Document
No. 663
H.P. 432
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Pediatric 
Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with 
Streptococcal Infections and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric 
Syndrome
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representative: RANA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4320-V is enacted to read:
§4320-V.  Coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated 
with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric 
syndrome
A carrier offering a health plan in this State shall provide coverage for treatment of 
pediatric postinfectious neuroimmune disorders including pediatric autoimmune 
neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-
onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Treatments that must be covered include, but are not 
limited to, long-term antibiotics, intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, steroids, 
plasmapheresis and psychopharmacological interventions. Coverage may not be excluded 
due to the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalopathy or autoimmune encephalitis.
Sec. 2.  Application.  The requirements of this Act apply to all policies, contracts 
and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State 
on or after January 1, 2024. For purposes of this Act all contracts are deemed to be renewed 
no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
SUMMARY
This bill requires health insurance coverage for treatment of pediatric postinfectious 
neuroimmune disorders including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders 
associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric 
syndrome. The requirements apply to all individual and group policies and contracts issued 
or renewed on or after January 1, 2024.
Resolve, Directing the State Auditor to Audit All State Agencies
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0664
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: ANDREWS, BRAKEY, CAMPBELL, FAULKINGHAM, GREENWOOD, RISEMAN

Legislative Document
No. 664
H.P. 433
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
Resolve, Directing the State Auditor to Audit All State Agencies
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, 
GREENWOOD of Wales, RISEMAN of Harrison.
Sec. 1. State Auditor to audit all state agencies. Resolved: That the State 
Auditor shall audit all state agencies and compile a report that lists for each state agency:
A. The number of current employees;
B. The number of newly hired employees over the last 5, 10, 15 and 20 years;
C. The current budget and the projected budget;
D. The growth of the budget over the last 5, 10, 15 and 20 years;
E. The agency's jurisdiction, roles and responsibilities;
F. The scope of current projects and projects completed or incomplete over the past 5, 
10, 15 and 20 years; and
G. The percentage of the total of the most current state budget that the agency's current 
budget represents.
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the State Auditor shall submit the report under 
section 1 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
appropriations and financial affairs no later than December 4, 2024.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the State Auditor to audit all state agencies and compile a report 
for each state agency listing the number of current employees, the number of newly hired 
employees over a period of time, the current and projected budget, the growth of the budget 
over a period of time, the agency's jurisdiction, roles and responsibilities, the scope of 
current, completed and incomplete projects over a period of time and the percentage of the 
total of the most current state budget the agency's budget represents.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0669
Committee Amendment CA_A_H247 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Support Community-based Volunteer Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0666
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: FAY
Amends: 5 MRSA §13056-K

Legislative Document
No. 666
H.P. 435
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Support Community-based Volunteer Organizations
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §13056-K is enacted to read:
§13056-K.  Community-based Volunteer Organization Support Program
The Community-based Volunteer Organization Support Program, referred to in this 
section as "the program," is established within the department to provide technical 
assistance and skill development training to small start-up nonprofit volunteer 
organizations. The department shall adopt rules necessary to implement the program, 
including, but not limited to, rules that establish:
1. Eligibility criteria.  Eligibility criteria that an organization must meet in order to 
receive technical assistance and skill development training under this section; and
2. Technical assistance and skill development training.  The kinds of technical 
assistance and skill development training that are available to an organization under this 
section.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 
375, subchapter 2‑A.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes within the Department of Economic and Community Development 
a technical assistance and skill development training program for small start-up nonprofit 
volunteer organizations.
An Act to Impose a Tax Surcharge on Certain Incomes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0667
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: COLLINGS, GROHOSKI, DOUDERA, LANDRY, O'CONNELL, O'NEIL, PERRY, SKOLD, ZAGER, JACKSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §5111

Legislative Document
No. 667
H.P. 436
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Impose a Tax Surcharge on Certain Incomes
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and
Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, LANDRY of Farmington, O'CONNELL of Brewer, 
O'NEIL of Saco, PERRY of Bangor, SKOLD of Portland, ZAGER of Portland, Senator: 
President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5111, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Income tax surcharge to fund education and rural economic development.  An 
income tax surcharge is established and administered as follows.
A.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, in addition to any other tax 
imposed by this chapter, a surcharge at the rate of 3% is imposed on that portion of the 
taxpayer's Maine taxable income in excess of $1,000,000 and not more than 
$10,000,000 and 6% on that portion of the taxpayer’s Maine taxable income in excess 
of $10,000,000.
B.  Seventy-five percent of the revenue collected under this subsection must be used to 
fund public kindergarten to grade 12 education.  Twenty-five percent of the revenue 
collected under this subsection must be used to fund rural economic development.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes an income tax surcharge of 3% on taxable income in excess of 
$1,000,000 and 6% on taxable income in excess of $10,000,000 and requires that the 
revenue collected from the surcharge must be spent on public kindergarten to grade 12 
education and rural economic development.
An Act to Protect Birds and Wildlife in the Construction and Maintenance of Public Buildings
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0670
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: WARREN, CRAFTS, GEIGER, O'NEIL, RUNTE, WILLIAMS
Amends: 5 MRSA §1754

Legislative Document
No. 670
H.P. 439
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Protect Birds and Wildlife in the Construction and 
Maintenance of Public Buildings
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, GEIGER of Rockland, O'NEIL of 
Saco, RUNTE of York, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1754 is enacted to read:
§1754.  Guidance regarding integration of bird and wildlife risk management into 
public improvements
By December 31, 2024, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Bureau of General Services shall establish a lead-by-example initiative under which it 
develops guidance regarding integration of bird and wildlife risk management into public 
improvements. When making public improvements, the bureau shall include bird and 
wildlife risk management projections in project siting and design. The bureau shall 
incorporate relevant construction features and strategies into buildings that are newly 
constructed, acquired, substantially altered or otherwise undergoing necessary 
development so as to reduce bird fatalities and risk to wildlife. The bureau shall develop 
and make available for public use a related design guide and annually certify the design 
guide's active use and submit a report related to the design guide to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over public improvements matters.
This section does not apply to public buildings and sites or infrastructure determined 
by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, created pursuant to Title 27, section 502, 
to be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, including but not 
limited to the State House and its grounds and the Blaine House and its grounds.
SUMMARY
This bill requires, by December 31, 2024, the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of General Services to develop guidance regarding integration 
of bird and wildlife risk management into public improvements. The requirement does not 
apply to public buildings and sites or infrastructure determined to be eligible for inclusion 
in the National Register of Historic Places, including the State House and the Blaine House.
An Act to Create the Public Art Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0669
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: COLLINGS, HICKMAN, ABDI, BRENNAN, CRAVEN, DANA, TERRY, THERIAULT, BEEBE-CENTER, CURRY
Amends: 27 MRSA §410-B

Legislative Document
No. 669
H.P. 438
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Create the Public Art Fund
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and
Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, BRENNAN of Portland, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DANA 
of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, TERRY of Gorham, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, Senators: 
BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, CURRY of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  27 MRSA §410-B is enacted to read:
§410-B.  Public Art Fund
There is established the Public Art Fund, an interest-bearing nonlapsing General Fund 
account, referred to in this section as "the fund." The fund is administered by the Maine 
Arts Commission. Money deposited in the fund and the earnings on that money remain in 
the fund to be used to provide a grant to a public entity, including a school, library or 
government office, that applies for a grant for the installation or performance of art that is 
publicly accessible.  For the purposes of awarding grants, "public art" must be construed 
broadly, and may include a mural, sculpture, painting, audio or visual presentation, digital 
presentation, musical or theatrical performance, demonstration of or instruction in an 
activity or performing a task or lecture.  A recipient of a grant under this section shall 
endeavor to contract or commission a provider, maker or performer of art that resides or is 
located in the State to the extent possible.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
ARTS COMMISSION, MAINE
Public Art Fund Program N420
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for grants to public entities for the installation or 
performance of art that is publicly accessible.  Funds appropriated for this purpose do not 
lapse but must be carried forward into the next fiscal year to be used for the same purpose.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$6,000,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$6,000,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill creates the Public Art Fund, to be administered by the Maine Arts 
Commission, and authorizes the fund to be used to provide grants to public entities for 
public art.
An Act to Direct the Mame Crimmal Justice Academy to Develop a Nonresidential Law Enforcement Trammg Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0673
Committee Amendment CA_A_H217 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to HP 442, L D 673, "An Act to Direct the 
Mame Crimmal Justice Academy to Develop a Nonresidential Law Enforcement Trammg 
Program" 
Amend the bill by strikmg out the title and substitutmg the followmg 
'Resolve, to Direct the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to Study the Feas1b1hty of 
Establishing a Nonresidential Law Enforcement Trammg Program' 
Amend the bill by strtkmg out everythmg after the title and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 1. Maine Criminal Justice Academy study. Resolved: That the Mame 
Crtmmal Justice Academy Board of Trustees shall convene a study group mcludmg 
members representmg the Department of Pubhc Safety and other mterested parties to 
examme creatmg a nonresidential law enforcement trammg program withm the Mame 
Cnmmal Justice Academy 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That, by December 6, 2023, the Mame C11mmal Justice 
Academy Board of Trustees shall submit a report to the Jomt Standmg Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Pubhc Safety that mcludes the findmgs and recommendat10ns ft om 
the study group convened m section 1, mcludmg suggested legislation The committee may 
report out legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st 
Legislature ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is a mmonty report of the committee, replaces the bill This 
amendment requires the Mame Crimmal Justice Academy Board of Trustees to conduct a 
study on the feasibility of creatmg a nonresidential law enforcement trammg program The 
Mame Crtmmal Justice Academy Board of Trustees is required to submit a report based on 
its evaluation by December 6, 2023 to the Jomt Standmg Committee on C11mmal Justice 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to HP 442, L D 673 
and Pubhc Safety, which may report out leg1slat1on related to the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 131 st Legislature 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/18/23 .::klrae 
LD673 
LR 1531(02) 
An Act to Direct the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to Develop a Nonresidential Law Enforcement 
T'raining Program 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A L H - 2 \ t ') 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - General Fund 
Add1t10nal costs to the Department of Pubhc Safety associated with convenmg the study group and reportmg the 
results can be absorbed w1thm ex1stmg budgeted resources 
LRl 531 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0672
Committee Amendment CA_A_H335 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Establish Youth Deer Hunting Weekend
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0672
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MASON, BLACK, COSTAIN, GUERRETTE, HALL, JACKSON, NUTTING, POMERLEAU, WOOD, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 12 MRSA §11402

Legislative Document
No. 672
H.P. 441
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Establish Youth Deer Hunting Weekend
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of Wilton, 
JACKSON of Oxford, NUTTING of Oakland, POMERLEAU of Standish, WOOD of Greene, 
Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11402, sub-§4, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read:
C.  Establish Notwithstanding section 11205, establish a youth deer hunting day 
weekend.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to establish a youth 
deer hunting weekend instead of one day.
An Act to Factor Conservative Projections of Sea Level Rise into State Planning on Climate Change
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0671
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: WARREN, CRAFTS, GEIGER, O'NEIL, WILLIAMS
Amends: 5 MRSA §3104-A

Legislative Document
No. 671
H.P. 440
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Factor Conservative Projections of Sea Level Rise into 
State Planning on Climate Change
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, GEIGER of Rockland, O'NEIL of 
Saco, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §3104-A, sub-§2, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 383, §5, is 
amended to read:
D.  Assist the State in applying for, using and leveraging federal and private grant-
making sources on issues of importance to the State; and
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §3104-A, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 383, §5, is 
amended to read:
E.  Act as a coordinating agency among departments and agencies of State Government 
on issues requiring multiple departments or agencies to work together to develop 
strategies to respond to state challenges.; and
Sec. 3.  5 MRSA §3104-A, sub-§2, ¶F is enacted to read:
F.  Ensure that state planning processes, including the development of public 
infrastructure, and resources made available to the public by the State that reference 
sea level rise in regard to climate change use a conservative sea level rise projection 
based on data released by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate 
Change or based on another science-based and peer-reviewed analysis of sea level 
change modeling.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to ensure that state 
planning processes, including the development of public infrastructure, and resources made 
available to the public by the State that reference sea level rise in regard to climate change 
use a conservative sea level rise projection based on data released by the United Nations' 
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or based on another science-based and peer-
reviewed analysis of sea level change modeling.
An Act to Direct the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to Develop a Nonresidential Law Enforcement Training Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0673
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: LAJOIE, BRAKEY, ABDI, BRIDGEO, LANDRY, LEE, LIBBY, SARGENT, SHAGOURY, WOOD
Amends: 25 MRSA §2804-C

Legislative Document
No. 673
H.P. 442
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Direct the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to Develop a 
Nonresidential Law Enforcement Training Program
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, BRIDGEO of Augusta, LANDRY of Farmington, LEE of 
Auburn, LIBBY of Auburn, SARGENT of York, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, WOOD of 
Greene.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2804-C, sub-§4, ¶B, as amended by PL 2005, c. 331, §22, is 
further amended to read:
B.  Provide a structured residential or nonresidential program that balances the goals 
of professional policing with public services emphasis; and
Sec. 2.  Rulemaking.  The Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy 
shall adopt rules to develop a nonresidential law enforcement training program in order to 
increase recruitment.  In developing and implementing a nonresidential program, the board 
shall evaluate the sufficiency of existing staffing levels, develop additional curricula and 
ensure that training outcomes are maintained.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to 
develop and implement a nonresidential law enforcement training program.
An Act to Allow Bail Commissmners to Carry Firearms m Correctional Facilities and Jails
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0674
Committee Amendment CA_A_H243 (House)

COMl\1ITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 443, L D 674, "An Act to Allow Bail 
Commissmners to Carry Firearms m Correctional Facilities and Jails" 
Amend the bill m section 1 m subsectmn 2 by stnkmg out all of paragraph D (page 1, 
Imes 13 to 15 m L D ) and msertmg the followmg 
'D A bad commissioner engaged m the performance of the bail commissioner's official 
duties, as approved by the chief admm1strative officer of the correctional fac1hty or 1ad 
adm1mstrator ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the maJority report The amendment clarifies that a bad 
commissioner may possess a firearm m a correctional facihty or Jail only as authorized and 
while engaged m the bail commissioner's official duties and if the bail commissioner 1s 
approved by the chief admmistrative officer of the correctional fac1hty or Jail admimstrator 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/23/23 ;:!;Pae 
LD674 
LR 1503(02) 
An Act to Allow Bail Commissioners to Carry Firearms in Correctional Facilities and Jails 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/1' { H--Jlf 5) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Pubbc Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Addit10nal costs to the Department of Correct10ns associated with this legislation can be absorbed w1tlun existmg 
budgeted resources 
LR1503(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0675
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H525 (House)

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An Act to Allow Bail Commissioners to Carry Firearms in Correctional Facilities and Jails
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0674
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: LAJOIE, BRIDGEO, LANDRY, LEE, LIBBY, PERKINS, WOOD, BRAKEY
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1059

Legislative Document
No. 674
H.P. 443
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Allow Bail Commissioners to Carry Firearms in 
Correctional Facilities and Jails
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, LANDRY of Farmington, LEE of 
Auburn, LIBBY of Auburn, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, WOOD of Greene, Senator: 
BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1059, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 266, §1, is amended 
to read:
2.   This section does not apply to:
A.  A law enforcement officer, a corrections officer or a corrections supervisor engaged 
in the performance of the law enforcement officer's, corrections officer's or corrections 
supervisor's public duty;
B.  An employee of a courier or security service in the course and scope of employment 
for the courier or security service, as approved by the chief administrative officer of 
the correctional facility or the jail administrator; or
C.  A person who has stored a firearm out of sight in a locked motor vehicle that is on 
the premises of a correctional facility or jail.; or
D.  A bail commissioner while performing official duties under Title 15, section 1023, 
that are approved by the chief administrative officer of the correctional facility or the 
jail administrator.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a bail commissioner while performing official duties to possess a 
firearm in a correctional facility or jail subject to the approval of the chief administrative 
officer of the correctional facility or the jail administrator.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0675
Committee Amendment CA_A_H474 (House)

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An Act to Protect Financial Privacy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0676
Committee Amendment CA_A_H61 (House)
Amends: 9-B MRSA §164

COMJvllTTEE AMENDMENT "f1" to H.P. 445, L.D. 676, "An Act to Protect 
Financial Privacy" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 4 the following: 
'Sec. 5. 9-B MRSA §164, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Civil action. A customer may bring a civil action against a financial institution 
authorized to do business in this State or a credit union authorized to do business in this 
State that discloses to a federal agency financial records pertaining to the customer's 
relationship with the financial institution or credit union in the absence of a lawful 
subpoena, summons, warrant or court order as required by section 162. The action may be 
brought in either the Superior Court or District Court for actual damages, restitution and 
other equitable relief, including an injunction, that the court determines necessary and 
proper.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is a minority report of the committee, clarifies that a customer 
may bring a civil action against a financial institution or credit union authorized to do 
business in this State that discloses the customer's financial records to a federal agency in 
the absence of a lawful subpoena, summons, warrant or court order. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/23/23 ;tYac-.. 
LD 676 
LR 1020(02) 
An Act to Protect Financial Privacy 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •;,4• { H-/tJ {) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
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 requ 
additional funding at this time. 
The collection of additional filing fees will increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill repeals the exception in current law that permits a financial institution or credit union to disclose financial 
records about a customer without a lawful subpoena, summons, warrant or court order in response to a request for 
inforn1ation related to establishing, modifying or enforcing tax liabilities. The Department of Adminstrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services anticipates that the repeal is likely to reduce tax revenue by limiting 
its ability to match data with financial institutions relating to outstanding tax liabilities. Total tax revenue collections 
attributable to data matching with financial institutions was $6.0 million in fiscal year 2021-22 and $6.8 million in 
fiscal year 2020-21. The amount of the revenue decrease going forward will depend on the degree to which data 
matching is limited and cannot be determined at this time. 
LR1020{02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Protect Financial Privacy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0676
Committee Amendment CA_B_H62 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDlvfENT "B " to H.P. 445, L.D. 676, "An Act to Protect 
Financial Privacy" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is a minority report of the committee, removes the provision 
of the bill that prohibits a financial institution or credit union authorized to do business in 
this State from disclosing financial records about a customer to any federal agency unless 
the records are disclosed pursuant to a lawful subpoena, summons, warrant or court order. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/23/23 ;Wac. 
LD 676 
LR 1020(03) 
An Act to Protect Financial Privacy 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 81 ( H-fp i \ 
Committee: Judiciary 
) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill repeals the exception in current law that permits a financial institution or credit union to disclose financia1 
records about a customer without a lawful subpoena, smmnons, warrant or court order in response to a request for 
infonnation related to establishing, modifying or enforcing tax liabilities. The Department of Adminstrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services anticipates that the repeal is likely to reduce tax revenue by limiting 
its ability to match data with financial institutions relating to outstanding tax liabilities. Total tax revenue collections 
attributable to data matching with financial institutions was $6.0 million in fiscal year 2021-22 and $6.8 million in 
fiscal year 2020-21. The amount of the revenue decrease going forward will depend on the degree to which data 
matching is limited and cannot be detennined at this time. 
LR1020(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0677
Committee Amendment CA_A_H452 (House)

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An Act to Improve the Convenience of Public Restrooms
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0675
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: ZAGER, ARATA, CRAFTS, RECKITT, DUSON, MOORE
Amends: 32 MRSA §3403-B

Legislative Document
No. 675
H.P. 444
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Improve the Convenience of Public Restrooms
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZAGER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, CRAFTS of Newcastle, 
RECKITT of South Portland, Senators: DUSON of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §3403-B, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.  Public restrooms.  A newly constructed public venue or a public venue undergoing 
major renovations that has a capacity of over 100 individuals must include restroom 
facilities at a ratio of at least 55% women's occupancy, no more than 35% men's occupancy 
and at least 10% any gender occupancy.  The board shall amend the plumbing code to 
implement this requirement and shall include in the code a definition of "public venue."
SUMMARY
This bill requires that a newly constructed public venue or a public venue undergoing 
major renovations that has a capacity of over 100 individuals must include restroom 
facilities at a ratio of at least 55% women's occupancy, no more than 35% men's occupancy 
and at least 10% any gender occupancy.  It directs the Plumbers' Examining Board to amend 
the plumbing code and to include in the code a definition of "public venue."
An Act to Ensure Consumer Protection from Resale Ticket Vendors
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0677
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: COLLINGS, STEWART, ARATA, BOYER, DUCHARME, FAY, MATLACK, RUDNICKI, WHITE, BRAKEY

Legislative Document
No. 677
H.P. 446
House of Representatives, February 16, 2023
An Act to Ensure Consumer Protection from Resale Ticket Vendors
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, BOYER of Poland, DUCHARME of Madison, 
FAY of Raymond, MATLACK of St. George, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, WHITE of Waterville, 
Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA c. 37 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 37
RESALE OF TICKETS
§1301. Resale of tickets
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Entertainment event" means a performance, concert, exhibit, game or contest.
B. "Place of entertainment" means a facility used to host an entertainment event 
including, but not limited to, a theater, stadium, arena, racetrack, museum or 
amusement park.
C. "Ticket" means documentation of a right to attend an entertainment event.
2. Refunds required. A person or entity that engages in the resale of a ticket to a place 
of entertainment shall, upon the request of the customer, refund the amount paid by the 
customer for the ticket in any of the following circumstances:
A. The entertainment event is cancelled;
B. The ticket is not accepted by the entity holding the event because it is counterfeit or 
does not conform with the requirements established by the entity holding the 
entertainment event;
C. The ticket is cancelled by the entity holding the entertainment event for any reason; 
or
D. The person who purchased the ticket does not receive the ticket in time to attend the 
entertainment event.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that anyone engaged in the resale of tickets to entertainment events 
must refund the amount paid by the customer if the event is cancelled, the ticket is not 
accepted by the entity holding the event, the ticket is cancelled by the entity holding the 
entertainment event or the person who purchased the ticket does not receive the ticket in 
time to attend the event.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0678
Committee Amendment CA_A_H677 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0678
Committee Amendment CA_B_H678 (House)

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Committee Amendment CA_C_H679 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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