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An Actto Ahgn Mame's Elevator Safety Laws with Mame Umform Bmldmg and Eneigy Code Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0975
Committee Amendment CA_A_H169 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §15228

CO1\1MITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
"to HP 622, L D 975, "An Actto Ahgn Mame's 
Elevator Safety Laws with Mame Umform Bmldmg and Eneigy Code Standards" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and before the 
emergency clause and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §15228, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2013, c 70, Pt D, §35, 1s 
further amended to read 
1. Requirements. Notwithstandmg section 15205-A, wheneve1 a passenger elevator 
1s mstalled ma bmldmg bemg newly constructed 01 ma new addition that extends beyond 
*e exter10r walls of an existmg bmldmg, the at least one passenger elevator must 1 each all 
re¥els every story withm the bmldmg and be of sufficient size to allow the tiansport of a 
pet son on an ambulance stretcher m the fully sup me position, without havmg to raise, lowe1 
or bend the stretcher m any way This reqmrement applies to all plans approved afte1 
January 1, 2002 As used m this subsection, "stoiy" has the same meamng as m the 
International Bmldmg Code, as adopted by the Techmcal Bmldmg Codes and Standards 
Board under Title 10, section 9722 The director shall adopt rules necessary to carry out 
the prov1S1ons of this sect10n Rules adopted pursuant to this seetwn subsection are routme 
techmcal rules as defined m Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part lettei or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the prov1S1ons of the bill and requnes that whenever a 
passenger elevator is mstalled m a buildmg bemg newly constructed or m a new addition 
that extends beyond the exterior walls of an ex1stmg bmldmg, at least one passenger 
elevator must 1each every story withm the bmldmg and be of sufficient size to allow the 
transport of a person on an ambulance stretcher m the fully supme position, without havmg 
to raise, lower or bend the stretcher many way The amendment provides that "story" has 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT «A" to H P 622, L D 975 
the same meamng as m the International Bmldmg Code, as adopted by the Department of 
Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal, Techmcal Buddmg Codes and Standa1ds 
Board 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/30/23 ,::k,ae 
LD975 
LR 564(02) 
An Act to Align Maine's Elevator Safety Laws with Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code 
Standards 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A• { H-/ ~ 1) 
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Depat tment of Professional and Fmancrnl Regulatton to adopt the prov1S1ons of this leg1slat10n 
can be absorbed w1thm ex1stmg budgeted resources 
LR0564(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Establish Minimum Pay for Educational Technicians and Other School Support Staff
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0974
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CROCKETT, RAFFERTY, BAGSHAW, BRENNAN, KUHN, SAMPSON, SARGENT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4015

Legislative Document
No. 974
H.P. 621
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act to Establish Minimum Pay for Educational Technicians and 
Other School Support Staff
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and
Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, BRENNAN of Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, 
SAMPSON of Alfred, SARGENT of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4015 is enacted to read:
§4015.  Minimum wage for educational technicians and other school support staff
Beginning October 1, 2023 and every January 1st thereafter, a school administrative 
unit shall establish a minimum wage for educational technicians as defined in section 
13001-A, subsection 8 that is equal to 133% of the minimum wage established in Title 26, 
section 664, subsection 1 and a minimum wage for other school support staff that is equal 
to 125% of the minimum wage established in Title 26, section 664, subsection 1.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that beginning October 1, 2023 and every January 1st thereafter, a 
school administrative unit must establish a minimum wage for educational technicians that 
is equal to 133% of the minimum wage established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 26, 
section 664, subsection 1 and a minimum wage for other school support staff that is equal 
to 125% of the minimum wage established in Title 26, section 664, subsection 1.
Resolve, to Establish the Task Force on Access1b1hty to Appropriate Commumcat1on Methods for Deaf and Hard-of-hearmg Patients
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0976
Committee Amendment CA_A_H91 (House)

CO1\1MITTEE AMENDivlENT "A" to HP 623, L D 976, "Resolve, to Establish 
the Task Force on Access1b1hty to Appropriate Commumcat1on Methods for Deaf and 
Hard-of-hearmg Patients" 
Amend the resolve m section 2 m subsect10n 7 m the first hne (page 1, lme 21 m L D ) 
by msertmg after the followmg "pubhc" the followmg 'who 1s a person who rs deaf or 
hat d of hearmg' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reqmres the member of the task force who ts a member of the pub he 
to be a person who 1s deaf or hard of hearmg 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/21/23 fe'ae 
LD976 
LR 262(02) 
Resolve, to Establish the Task Force on Accessibility to Appropriate Communication Methods for 
Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Patients 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A• { H-9 f) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The general operatmg expenses of this study are proJected to be $1,650 m fiscal year 2023-24 The Legislature's 
proposed budget for the 2024-2025 bienmum mcludes $14,500 m each of fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 for tb 
costs of legislative studies, as well as $2,234 m proJected balances from fiscal year 2022-23 and $36,777 of balanw., 
earned over from pnor years for this purpose Whethei these amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will depend on 
the number of studies authonzed by the Legislative Council and the Legislature The additional costs of providmg 
staffing assistance to the study durmg the mtenm can be absorbed ut1hzmg ex1stmg budgeted staff resources 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any add1t10nal costs to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, and the Mame 
Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf to take part m the 
Task Force on Accessib1hty to Appropriate Connnumcation Methods for Deaf and Hard-of-hearmg Patients are 
expected to be mmor and can be absorbed w1thm existing budgeted resources 
LR0262(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Create the Recovery Friendly Workplace Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0973
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAFTS, BEEBE-CENTER, KUHN, MADIGAN, O'CONNELL, CARNEY

Legislative Document
No. 973
H.P. 620
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act to Create the Recovery Friendly Workplace Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and
Representatives: KUHN of Falmouth, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, MADIGAN of Waterville, 
O'CONNELL of Brewer, Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA c. 253-A is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 253-A
RECOVERY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE PROGRAM
§1360.  Recovery Friendly Workplace Program
1. Definition.  As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, 
"dependency-related drug" means alcohol or any substance controlled under chapter 558 
or Title 32, chapter 117.  
2. Program required.  The department, in cooperation with the Department of Labor, 
shall establish the Recovery Friendly Workplace Program to encourage employers to adopt 
practices that support employees who are in recovery for use of a dependency-related drug.
3. Program requirements.  The Recovery Friendly Workplace Program must include:
A. Cooperation with community organizations serving persons in recovery;
B. The establishment of best practices in hiring, training and supporting employees in 
recovery;
C. Education and training for employers regarding recovery in the workplace;
D. A certification process following completion of the training described by paragraph 
C; and
E. Support for employers, including professional development and the provision of 
naloxone hydrochloride or its therapeutic equivalent.
Sec. 2.  Program inception date.  The Department of Health and Human Services 
shall establish the Recovery Friendly Workplace Program pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 22, chapter 253-A no later than January 1, 2024.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to cooperate with the 
Department of Labor to establish the Recovery Friendly Workplace Program to encourage 
employers to adopt practices that support employees who are in recovery for use of a 
dependency-related drug.
An Act to Mamtam Legislative Oversight of the Mame Medical Use of Cannabis P10gram by Requmng Ma Joi Substantive Rulemakmg
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0978
Senate Amendment SA_A_S59 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §2430-G

LD'978 
SENATE AMENDMENT "~ " to HP 625, L D 978, "An Act to Mamtam 
Legislative Oversight of the Mame Medical Use of Cannabis P10gram by Requmng Ma Joi 
Substantive Rulemakmg" 
Amend the bill by msertmg aftei sect10n 1 the followmg 
'Sec. 2 
MRSA §2430-G, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2017, c 452, §24, 1s 
amended to read 
Procedures for suspendmg or termmatmg registration The department shall 
adopt i ules estabhshmg procedures for suspending or termmatmg the registration of a 
registered dispensary or a registered caregiver that v10lates the provisions of this section or 
the rules adopted pursuant to this subsect10n 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsect10n are routme techmcal ma10r substantive rules as 
defined m Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part lettei or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes from routme technical to maJ01 substantive the des1gnat1011 
of rules adopted by the Department of Admm1st1 ative and Fmancial Services estabhshmg 
procedures for suspendmg or termmatmg the registration of a registered dispensary or a 
registered caregiver ~ 
vJ /_ 
'.-----
SPONSORED BY· ~ 
lti k-4-
(Senator~' C) 
COUNTY Kennebec 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/01/23 ,:l;!,ae 
LD978 
LR981(04) 
An Act to Mamtain Legislative Oversight of the Mame Medical Use of Cannabis Program by 
Requirmg Major Substantive Rulemaking 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "~" to Original BIil £s-s-q) 
Sponsor: Sen. Hickman of Kennebec 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This amendment changes rules regarding suspend.mg or termmatmg the registration of a dispensary or caregiver fro_?I 
routme techmcal to maJor substantive rules Any additional costs to the Office of Cannabis Pohcy withm the 
Department of Admtmstrative and Fmancial Services as a result of this change are anticipated to be minor and caL 
absorbed withm ex1stmg budgeted resources 
LR0981(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Study the Gasoline Tax Allocations for Nonhighway Recreational Vehicles and Make Recommendations for Changes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0977
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: LANDRY, GREENWOOD, THORNE

Legislative Document
No. 977
H.P. 624
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
Resolve, to Study the Gasoline Tax Allocations for Nonhighway 
Recreational Vehicles and Make Recommendations for Changes
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GREENWOOD of Wales, THORNE of Carmel.
Sec. 1.  Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to study distribution 
of gasoline tax revenue for nonhighway recreational vehicle programs.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall study the 
distribution of gasoline tax revenue for nonhighway recreational vehicle programs as 
described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 2903-D. The department shall 
invite the participation of interested parties identified by the department. The study must 
explore changing the distribution of gasoline tax revenues among programs supporting the 
various types of recreational vehicles so that those programs are supported proportionately 
based on the number of registrations of each type of recreational vehicle. The department 
shall submit a report and any recommended changes to the distribution of gasoline tax 
revenue for nonhighway recreational vehicle programs to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife no later than December 6, 2023. The committee may report 
out legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to study the 
distribution of gasoline tax revenue for nonhighway recreational vehicle programs as 
described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 2903-D. The department must 
invite the participation of interested parties identified by the department. The study must 
explore changing the distribution of gasoline tax revenues among programs supporting the 
various types of recreational vehicles so that those programs are supported proportionately 
based on the number of registrations of each type of recreational vehicle. The department 
must submit a report and any recommended changes to the distribution of gasoline tax 
revenue for nonhighway recreational vehicle programs to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife no later than December 6, 2023. The committee may report 
out legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st  Legislature.
An Act to Require All Emergency Medical Services Persons to Be Trained in the Dispensing of Naloxone Hydrochloride
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0981
Senate Amendment SA_A_S48 (Senate)
Amends: 32 MRSA §85

SENATE AMENDMENT "4 " to S.P. 400, L.D. 981, "An Act to Require All 
Emergency Medical Services Persons to Be Trained in the Dispensing of Naloxone 
Hydrochloride" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Require All Emergency Medical Services Persons to Be Trained to 
Administer and Dispense Naloxone Hydrochloride' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. L 32 MRSA §85, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 161, §4, is amended to 
read: 
8. Naloxone hydrochloride. An emergency medical services person licensed under 
this chapter m-ay shall administer and dispense naloxone hydrochloride in accordance 1.vith 
Title 22, section 23 53, subsection 2 A. and the rules adopted and compliance with protocols 
and training developed for emergency medical services persons under in acco:rdance with 
this chapter. 
Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1, 2024.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires, beginning July 1, 2024, an emergency medical services 
person to administer and dispense naloxone hydrochloride in compliance with protocols 
and training. 
SPONSORED BY: aLj,A f!.l ?,'1_' ~
(Senator BALndc1, J.) 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0979
Committee Amendment CA_A_H458 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0980
Committee Amendment CA_A_S100 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions)
Resolve, to Fund Treatment Services and Certam Transportation Costs for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0979
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S466 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "/J "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 626, 
L D 979, "Resolve, to Fund Treatment Services and Certam Transportation Costs for 
Individuals with Substance Use Disorder" 
Amend the amendment m section 1 m the 16th lme (page 1, hne 31 m amendment) by 
stnkmg out the followmg "2025" and msertmg the followmg '2026' 
Amend the amendment m section 1 m the last lme (page 1, lme 37 m amendment) by 
stnkmg out the followmg "132nd Legislature m 2025" and msertmg the followmg 'Second 
Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature' 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of section 2 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocat1ons. Resolved: That the followmg 
appropriations and allocations are made 
HEALm AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
I 
Mame Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 
Imtiative Provides one-time fundmg for the department to contract with 3rd parties for a 
one-year pilot program to provide transportation from certified hypodenmc apparatus 
exchange programs to medically managed withdrawal sites 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$30,000 
$30,000 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
SENATE AMENDMENT" ,t "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 626, L D 979 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the reportmg date and moves the appropnat10n to fiscal year 
2024-25 
SPONSORED BY· --------------
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07 / 18/23 ;:!;Pae.. 
LD979 
LR 1988(04) 
Resolve, to Establish a PIiot ProJect to Provide Transportation to Medically Managed Withdrawal 
Sites 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'j}' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
ppropnat1ons/ Allocat10ns 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($30,000) 
$30,000 
($30,000) 
$30,000 
Pro1ect1ons 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
Pro1ect10ns 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
Tl11s amendment moves the one-tune General Fund appropnat10n to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$30,000 from fiscal year 2023-24 to fiscal year 2024-25 
LR1988(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Fund Treatment Services and Certain Transportation Costs for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0979
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAFTS, FARRIN, CLOUTIER, RANA, RIELLY, RENY

Legislative Document
No. 979
H.P. 626
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
Resolve, to Fund Treatment Services and Certain Transportation 
Costs for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, RANA of Bangor, 
RIELLY of Westbrook, Senator: RENY of Lincoln.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to fund additional 
substance use disorder treatment services.  Resolved: That the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall establish and fund the following services for individuals 
with substance use disorder:
1. Seventy-five detoxification beds for individuals who are 18 years of age or older;
2. Twenty-five detoxification beds for individuals who have not attained 18 years of 
age;
3. Seventy-five inpatient treatment beds for individuals who are 18 years of age or 
older; and
4. Twenty-five inpatient treatment beds for individuals who have not attained 18 years 
of age.
Fifty percent of the beds established under this section must be reserved for MaineCare 
members or individuals eligible for Medicare.
Sec. 2.  Department of Health and Human Services to fund transportation 
to detoxification facilities.  Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human 
Services shall amend its rules to provide for the reimbursement of transportation of 
MaineCare members to detoxification facilities.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are 
routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes detoxification beds and inpatient treatment beds for children and 
adults with substance use disorder and requires the Department of Health and Human 
Services to fund those beds.  It requires that 50% of the beds be reserved for MaineCare 
members or individuals eligible for Medicare.  It directs the department to amend its rules 
to provide for the reimbursement of transportation of MaineCare members to detoxification 
facilities.
An Act to Maintain Legislative Oversight of the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Program by Requiring Major Substantive Rulemaking
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0978
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: WILLIAMS, CHIPMAN, ANKELES, COLLINGS
Amends: 22 MRSA §2422-A

Legislative Document
No. 978
H.P. 625
House of Representatives, March 2, 2023
An Act to Maintain Legislative Oversight of the Maine Medical Use 
of Cannabis Program by Requiring Major Substantive Rulemaking
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, COLLINGS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2422-A, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 652, §1, is 
amended to read:
A.  Notwithstanding Title 5, section 8072, subsection 11 or any other provision of law 
to the contrary, rules provisionally adopted by the department in accordance with this 
subsection and submitted for legislative review may not be finally adopted by the 
department unless legislation authorizing final adoption of those rules is enacted into 
law.
This paragraph is repealed on November 1, 2025.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the provision of law that, on November 1, 2025, repeals the 
requirement that major substantive rules provisionally adopted by the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services relating to the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act 
and submitted for legislative review may not be finally adopted by the department unless 
legislation authorizing final adoption of those rules is enacted into law.
An Act Regarding Disabled Motor Vehicles on Public Ways
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0980
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BALDACCI
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2093

Legislative Document
No. 980
S.P. 399
In Senate, March 2, 2023
An Act Regarding Disabled Motor Vehicles on Public Ways
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2093 is enacted to read:
§2093.  Disabled motor vehicles
1. Disabled motor vehicle. The operator of a motor vehicle that is disabled on a public 
way due to a malfunction of the motor vehicle shall activate the motor vehicle's hazard 
lights and, if available, place one or more external warning devices, including a warning 
triangle or flare, in position to alert an approaching motor vehicle.
2. Passing a disabled motor vehicle. The operator of a motor vehicle passing a 
disabled motor vehicle under subsection 1, with due regard to the safety and traffic 
conditions, shall:
A. Pass in a lane not adjacent to that of the disabled motor vehicle, if possible; or
B. If passing in a nonadjacent lane is impossible or unsafe, pass the disabled motor 
vehicle at a careful and prudent speed reasonable for passing the disabled motor vehicle 
safely.
3. Violation. A violation of subsection 2 is a traffic infraction for which a minimum 
fine of $275 must be adjudged.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the operator of a disabled motor vehicle on a public way to activate 
the motor vehicle's hazard lights and place warning devices such as a warning triangle or 
flares, if available, in a position to alert approaching motor vehicles. The bill also requires 
an operator of a motor vehicle to pass a disabled motor vehicle in a lane not adjacent to the 
disabled motor vehicle or, if not possible or safe to pass in that nonadjacent lane, to pass 
the disabled motor vehicle safely at a careful and prudent speed.
An Act to Allow the Disclosure of Death Certificate Data to Hospitals and Health Care Practit10ners
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0982
Committee Amendment CA_A_S66 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" fr "to SP 401, LD 982, "An Act to Allow the 
Disclosure of Death Certificate Data to Hospitals and Health Care Practit10ners" 
Amend the bill m section 1 m subsection 5-A m the 2nd lme (page 1, lme 4 m L D) by 
msertmg after the followmg "request" the followmg 'and m accordance with rules adopted 
by the department' 
Amend the bill m section 1 m subsect10n 5-A m the last lme (page 1, lme 6 m L D) by 
msertmg after the followmg "paragraph F " the followmg 'Rules adopted pursuant to this 
subsect10n are routme techmcal rules as defined m Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies death certificate data must be provided m accordance with 
routme techmcal rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/23/23 ~ae. 
LD982 
LR 1336(02) 
An Act to Allow the Disclosure of Death Certificate Data to Hospitals and Health Care Practitioners 
Fiscal Note for BIii as Amended by Committee Amendment "Ii' ( S u.,l.t,) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services from the provis10ns of this bill are expected to 
be mmor and can be absorbed withm existmg budgeted resources 
LR1336(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Require All Emergency Medical Services Persons to Be Trained in the Dispensing of Naloxone Hydrochloride
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0981
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BALDACCI, BENNETT, BOYER, PERKINS
Amends: 32 MRSA §85

Legislative Document
No. 981
S.P. 400
In Senate, March 2, 2023
An Act to Require All Emergency Medical Services Persons to Be 
Trained in the Dispensing of Naloxone Hydrochloride
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senator: BENNETT of Oxford, Representatives: BOYER of Poland, 
PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §85, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 161, §4, is amended to 
read:
8.  Naloxone hydrochloride.  An emergency medical services person licensed under 
this chapter may dispense naloxone hydrochloride in accordance with Title 22, section 
2353, subsection 2‑A and the rules adopted and protocols developed for emergency medical 
services persons under this chapter.  An emergency medical services person licensed under 
this chapter must be trained to dispense naloxone hydrochloride pursuant to protocols 
developed in accordance with section 88-B, subsection 1, paragraph A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires an emergency medical services person to be trained to dispense 
naloxone hydrochloride.
An Act to Expand Access to the Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0984
Committee Amendment CA_A_S376 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to SP 403, L D 984, "An Act to Expand 
Access to the Homestead Property Tax Exemption" 
Amend the bill by msertmg after section 1 the followmg 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The followmg approp11at1ons and 
allocations are made 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Imtiative Provides fundmg for one Semor Property Appraiser position and related All 
Other costs for addit10nal workload associated with the expanded ehg1b1hty for the 
homestead property tax exempt10n 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Imt1at1ve 
Provides fundmg for mcreased homestead 
reimbursement to mumc1paht1es 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL 
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
2023-24 
000 
$79,547 
$9,658 
$89,205 
property tax 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2024-25 
000 
$116,443 
$9,988 
$126,431 
exemption 
2024-25 
$170,000 
$170,000 
~o'iJ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" Pf' to S P 403, LJ) 984 
DEPARTl\'.IENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTl\'.IENTTOTAL-ALLFUNDS 
2023-24 
$89,205 
$89,205 
2024-25 
$296,431 
$296,431 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropnattons and allocations section 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 06/16/23 :Wa~ 
LD984 
LR 1846(02) 
An Act to Expand Access to the Homestead Property Tax Exemption 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/JP( S--31 T;) 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
Geneial Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$89,205 
$296,431 
$89,205 
$296,431 
Pr0Ject1ons 
FY 2025-26 
$360,623 
$360,623 
ProJect1ons 
FY 2026-27 
$384,966 
$384,966 
This bill expands ehgibihty for the homestead property tax exempt10n to mclude property owned by a limited habihty 
company and occupied as a pennanent residence by a member of the hmited habihty company The bill mcludes 
ongomg General Fund appiop11at10ns to the Department of Admmistrative and Fmancrnl Services of $89,205 m fiscal 
year 2023-24 and $296,431 m fiscal year 2024-2025 to implement the prov1S1ons of the bill This mcludes fundmg for 
one Semor Property Appraiser posit10n begmmng October 1, 2023 and for mcreased rennbursements to 
mumcipahties for the homestead property tax exempt10n begmnmg m fiscal year 2024-25 
LR1846(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0985
Committee Amendment CA_A_S244 (Senate)

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An Act to Expand Access to the Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0984
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, BRENNAN, HASENFUS, RANA
Amends: 36 MRSA §681

Legislative Document
No. 984
S.P. 403
In Senate, March 2, 2023
An Act to Expand Access to the Homestead Property Tax 
Exemption
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, HASENFUS of Readfield, RANA 
of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §681, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2005, c. 647, §2 and affected 
by §5, is further amended to read:
2.  Homestead.  "Homestead" means any residential property, including cooperative 
property or property owned by a limited liability company as defined in Title 31, section 
1502, subsection 14 that contains 4 or fewer units and where a member of the limited 
liability company has a permanent residence, in this State that is assessed as real property 
owned by an applicant or held in a revocable living trust for the benefit of the applicant and 
occupied by the applicant as the applicant's permanent residence or owned by a cooperative 
housing corporation or limited liability company and occupied as a permanent residence 
by a resident who is a qualifying shareholder of the cooperative housing corporation or a 
member of the limited liability company.  A "homestead" does not include any real property 
used solely for commercial purposes.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that property is eligible for the homestead property tax exemption if 
the property is owned by a limited liability company and occupied as a permanent residence 
by a member of the limited liability company.
An Act to Exempt Maine from Daylight Saving Time
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0983
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BALDACCI, KEIM, LIBBY, FAULKINGHAM, HAGGAN, THERIAULT
Amends: 1 MRSA §151, 12 MRSA §6440

Legislative Document
No. 983
S.P. 402
In Senate, March 2, 2023
An Act to Exempt Maine from Daylight Saving Time
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senators: KEIM of Oxford, LIBBY of Cumberland, Representatives: 
FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, HAGGAN of Hampden, THERIAULT of Fort Kent.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §151, as repealed and replaced by PL 2019, c. 268, §1, is amended 
to read:
§151.  Standard time
1.  Standard time.  The standard time for the State is the time as determined by 15 
United States Code, Sections 260 to 267 except that the standard time year-round for the 
State is the time commonly known as eastern daylight standard time or eastern daylight 
saving time, referred to in this section as eastern daylight time, if:.
A.  Federal law permits the year-round observation of eastern daylight time; and
B.  All the states in the eastern time zone and the District of Columbia observe eastern 
daylight time year-round.
2.  Secretary of State to monitor and provide public notice.  The Secretary of State 
shall monitor whether the conditions under subsection 1, paragraphs A and B have been 
met and provide public notice when each has been met.  When both conditions under 
subsection 1, paragraphs A and B have been met, the Secretary of State shall issue a public 
notice announcing the effective date of year-round eastern daylight time as established in 
subsection 3.
3.  Effective date.  Year-round eastern daylight time is effective immediately upon the 
fulfillment of both conditions in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B if the State is observing 
eastern daylight time on the date both conditions are met.  Year-round eastern daylight time 
is effective on the next start date of eastern daylight time after both conditions in subsection 
1, paragraphs A and B have been met if the State is not observing eastern daylight time on 
the date both of the conditions are met.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §6440, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2001, c. 123, §1, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Weekends.  During the period from 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Savings Time, 
Saturday, to 1/2 hour before sunrise the following Monday morning from June 1st to 
August 31st, both days inclusive, except that it is lawful to raise or haul traps during this 
period if a hurricane warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for any 
coastal waters of the State.
SUMMARY
This bill creates an exemption to federal provisions regarding the observation of eastern 
daylight saving time and establishes eastern standard time as the standard time year-round 
for the State.
An Act to Allow the Disclosure of Death Certificate Data to Hospitals and Health Care Practitioners
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0982
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BALDACCI
Amends: 22 MRSA §2706

Legislative Document
No. 982
S.P. 401
In Senate, March 2, 2023
An Act to Allow the Disclosure of Death Certificate Data to 
Hospitals and Health Care Practitioners
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2706, sub-§5-A is enacted to read:
5-A.  Disclosure of death certificate data to hospital or health care practitioner.  
Death certificate data must be made available, upon request, to a hospital licensed under 
chapter 405 or a health care practitioner as defined in section 1711-C, subsection 1, 
paragraph F.
SUMMARY
This bill requires death certificate data to be provided, upon request, to a hospital or 
health care practitioner.
Resolve, to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Provide Additional Reimbursement to Maine Veterans' Homes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0985
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: FARRIN, LaROCHELLE, MOORE, TIMBERLAKE, BRIDGEO, CRAVEN, DOUDERA, GUERRETTE, O'CONNELL, SUPICA

Legislative Document
No. 985
S.P. 404
In Senate, March 2, 2023
Resolve, to Require the Department of Health and Human Services 
to Provide Additional Reimbursement to Maine Veterans' Homes
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta and
Senators: MOORE of Washington, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representatives: 
BRIDGEO of Augusta, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DOUDERA of Camden, GUERRETTE of 
Caribou, O'CONNELL of Brewer, SUPICA of Bangor.
Sec. 1. Department of Health and Human Services to amend rules. 
Resolved:  That, to create long-term, sustainable funding for the operation of Maine 
Veterans' Homes, the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its rules in 
Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 67, Principles of 
Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities and Section 97, Appendix C, Principles of 
Reimbursement for Medical and Remedial Service Facilities, to provide that Maine 
Veterans' Homes nursing facilities are reimbursed a per patient daily rate for services to 
residents covered under the United States Social Security Act, Title XIX at all Maine 
Veterans' Homes facilities required under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 37-B, section 
601, subsection 2. The rate calculation must include the full cost of operating a veterans 
home, including fixed and variable operating costs, capital replacement, geographic 
differences and facility size. The rules must contain an annual inflation adjustment 
provision. Comparison data with other state veterans home programs and consumer price 
indices may be used in deriving the rate. The department may use a 3rd party to derive or 
review the rate.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules 
governing MaineCare program reimbursement in order to provide additional 
reimbursement to the Maine Veterans' Homes by ensuring that the Maine Veterans' Homes 
nursing facilities are reimbursed a per patient daily rate for services to residents.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0986
Committee Amendment CA_A_S313 (Senate)

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Committee Amendment CA_B_S314 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Promote Electricity Pnce Stability for Standard-offer Service
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0987
Committee Amendment CA_A_S127 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " f} " to SP 406, L D 987, "An Act to Promote 
Electricity Pnce Stability for Standard-offer Service" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out the title and substitutmg the followmg 
'Resolve, Directmg the Pubhc Utilities Commissmn to Imtiate a Proceedmg to Explore 
Strategies to Procure Standard-offer Service m a Manner that Promotes the Stability 
of Residential Standard-offer Rates' 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the title and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec.1. Pubhc Utilities Comm1ss1on to initiate a proceedmg. Resolved: That 
withm 3 0 days of the effective date of this section, the Pubhc Utilities Commission shall 
mitiate a proceedmg to develop a procurement strategy and consider other measures that 
could be used to mcrease rate stability for residential customers that receive standard-offer 
service pursuant to the Mame Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, sect10n 3212 The commission 
shall consider m the proceedmg the use of vaned contract lengths and terms to reduce pnce 
volatility from year to year ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve and reqmres the Pubhc Utihties 
Commission to mitiate a proceedmg to develop a procurement strategy and consider other 
measures that could be used to mcrease rate stability for residential customers that receive 
standard-offer service 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/04/23 feae 
LD987 
LR 350(02) 
An Act to Promote Electricity Price Stability for Standard-offer Service 
Fiscal Detad and Notes 
Fiscal Note for BIii as Amended by Committee Amendment ''ff [ ,;--12,7) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any add1t10nal costs to the Pubhc Utilities Commission to adopt the changes m this bill are expected to be mmor and 
can be absorbed wrthm existing budgeted resources 
LR0350(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Promote Electricity Price Stability for Standard-offer Service
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0987
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: VITELLI, ZEIGLER, COLLINGS, FOSTER
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3212

Legislative Document
No. 987
S.P. 406
In Senate, March 2, 2023
An Act to Promote Electricity Price Stability for Standard-offer 
Service
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, FOSTER of Dexter.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3212, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Designation of long-term standard-offer service provider.  Notwithstanding any 
other provision of this section, the commission is authorized to designate one or more 
standard-offer service providers to provide standard-offer service for a term of up to 10 
years.  Subject to a plan approved by the commission, the designated standard-offer service 
providers are responsible for purchasing the supply of electricity needed to provide 
standard-offer service to customers located in the service territories of investor-owned 
transmission and distribution utilities.
The price for standard-offer service provided pursuant to this subsection must be set 
periodically by the commission, except that prices may not be changed more frequently 
than every 6 months. A standard-offer service provider may also petition the commission 
for approval of change to standard-offer service prices.  The commission shall establish 
prices that provide sufficient revenue for the standard-offer service provider to recover its 
costs of supplying standard-offer service.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to designate one or more standard-
offer service providers to provide standard-offer service for a term of up to 10 years.
An Act to Authorize State Special Purpose Depository Institutions for Digital Assets
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0990
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BRAKEY, BOYER, LANIGAN, MORRIS
Amends: 9-B MRSA §1236

Legislative Document
No. 990
S.P. 409
In Senate, March 4, 2023
An Act to Authorize State Special Purpose Depository Institutions 
for Digital Assets
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, LANIGAN of Sanford, MORRIS of 
Turner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  9-B MRSA §1236, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 398, Pt. J, §2, is repealed and 
the following enacted in its place:
§1236.  Deposits
1.  Retail deposit activities.  Except as provided in subsection 2, an uninsured bank 
may not engage in retail deposit activities. The superintendent shall define deposit activities 
that do not constitute retail deposit activities by rule, taking account of the size or nature of 
depositors and deposit accounts.
2.  Deposits of virtual currency.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the 
contrary, an uninsured bank may receive deposits of virtual currency as defined in Title 32, 
section 6102, subsection 15 or other digital assets.
SUMMARY
Current law authorizes the organization of a special purpose financial institution called 
an uninsured bank that does not take retail deposits and is not required to maintain federal 
deposit insurance. This bill makes clear that this type of financial institution may hold 
virtual currency or other digital assets.