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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1347
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H714 (House)

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Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Create a Program to Promote Transit and Transportation Research and Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1351
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LOOKNER, CHIPMAN, ANKELES

Legislative Document
No. 1351
H.P. 865
House of Representatives, March 28, 2023
Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Create a 
Program to Promote Transit and Transportation Research and 
Funding
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LOOKNER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representative: ANKELES of Brunswick.
Sec. 1.  Department of Transportation to create a program to promote 
transit and transportation research and funding.  Resolved:  That, by July 1, 
2024, the Department of Transportation shall develop and implement a statewide program 
to undertake and promote transit-related and transportation-related research and to 
maximize funds available to entities in the State that undertake transit-related and 
transportation-related research, including municipal planning departments and other public 
and private agencies and organizations in the State that are involved with transit or 
transportation matters or receive government transit-related and transportation-related 
funds or assistance. The program shall:
A.  Identify funding opportunities from the United States Department of Transportation 
and other federal agencies that provide funding with a transit and transportation 
research component;
B.  Provide department expertise for assistance with preparation of transit-related and 
transportation-related related grant applications, sourcing of related studies or research, 
materials sourcing and guidance based upon the department's experience, including 
potential 
caveats, 
concerns 
and 
risk 
in 
pursuing 
transit-related 
and 
transportation-related funding and grants; and 
C.  Conduct an annual conference attended by members or representatives of municipal 
planning departments and other public and private agencies and organizations in the 
State that are involved with transit and transportation matters or receive government 
transit-related and transportation-related funds or assistance. The conference must 
highlight all active and projected research projects and efforts promoted or assisted by 
the program and feature potential opportunities for federal transportation grants and 
assistance.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to develop and implement a 
statewide program to undertake and promote transit-related and transportation-related 
research and to maximize funds available to entities in the State that undertake 
transit-related and transportation-related research.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1347
Committee Amendment CA_A_H605 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1352
Committee Amendment CA_A_H705 (House)

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An Act to Establish a Model Residential Ventilation Design and Installation Standard
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1353
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: KESSLER
Amends: 10 MRSA §9724

Legislative Document
No. 1353
H.P. 867
House of Representatives, March 28, 2023
An Act to Establish a Model Residential Ventilation Design and 
Installation Standard
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §9724, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8.  Model residential mechanical ventilation systems codes.  Notwithstanding any 
provision of this chapter to the contrary, a municipality may not adopt a standard or code 
governing the design and installation of residential mechanical ventilation systems, beyond 
what may be specified in the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, other than the 
Canadian Standards Association Standard for Residential Mechanical Ventilation Systems 
F326-M91.  This subsection does not require a municipality to adopt a standard or code 
governing the design and installation of residential mechanical ventilation systems beyond 
what is specified in the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code.  A standard or code 
governing the design and installation of residential mechanical ventilation systems adopted 
by a municipality prior to the effective date of this subsection is not invalidated by this 
subsection, but if the municipality replaces that standard or code it must adopt the Canadian 
Standards Association Standard for Residential Mechanical Ventilation Systems F326-
M91.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a municipality from adopting standards for the design and 
installation of residential mechanical ventilation systems, beyond what may be specified in 
the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, other than the Canadian Standards 
Association's Standard for Residential Mechanical Ventilation Systems F326-M91.  A 
municipality is not required to adopt standards for residential mechanical ventilation 
systems but if it does, it must adopt the Canadian Standards Association standard.  The bill 
also provides that a standard or code governing the design and installation of residential 
mechanical ventilation systems adopted by a municipality prior to the effective date of this 
provision is not invalidated, but if the municipality replaces that standard or code it must 
adopt the CSA Standard for Residential Mechanical Ventilation Systems F326-M91.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1353
Committee Amendment CA_A_H350 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1356
Committee Amendment CA_A_H445 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1356
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H536 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1357
Committee Amendment CA_A_H429 (House)

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An Act to Provide an Opportunity for Resentencing for Individuals Who Were Sentenced for Crimes Committed as Juveniles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1359
Committee Amendment CA_A_H730 (House)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1602

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " H »to H.P. 873, L.D. 1359, "An Act to Provide an
Opportunity for Resentencing for Individuals Who Were Sentenced for Crimes Committed
as Juveniles"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'An Act to Add Ag& to the List of Relevant Sentencing Factors for Class A, Class B
and Class C Crimes and the Crime of Murder'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enactmg clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 17-A MRSA §1602, sub-§l, ^B, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 1 13, Ft. A, §2,
is amended to read:
B, Second, the court shall determine the maximum term of imprisonment to be
imposed by considering all other relevant sentencing factors, both aggravating and
mitigating, appropriate to the case. Relevant sentencing factors include, but are not
limited to, the age of the mdividual, the character of the individual, the individual's
crimmal history, the effect of the offense on the victim and the protection of the public
interest.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment,, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the bill and
changes the title. It adds the age of the individual to the list of relevant sentencing factors
a court must consider when imposing a sentencing alternative that includes a term of
imprisonment for a Class A, Class B or Class C crime or the crime of murder.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 01/09/24 ^'^'e--
LD 1359 LR 1724(02)
An Act to Provide an Opportunity for Resentencing for Individuals Who Were Sentenced for Crimes
Committed as Juveniles
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'j^t
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety •'>-••
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium savings - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The bill adds age to the list of sentencing factors to be considered by a court. Allowing age as a factor could reduce
the number of people incarcerated. It is unclear how many people would not be incarcerated who otherwise would
have been. The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203. No reduction in
funding has been included in the bill at this time.
LR1724(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Clarify Density Requirements for Affordable Housing Developments Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1358
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: KUHN, BRENNER, GATTINE, GERE, GOLEK, MALON, MORIARTY, MURPHY, STOVER, ZAGER
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4364

Legislative Document
No. 1358
H.P. 872
House of Representatives, March 28, 2023
An Act to Clarify Density Requirements for Affordable Housing 
Developments
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KUHN of Falmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and
Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, GERE of Kennebunkport, GOLEK of Harpswell, 
MALON of Biddeford, MORIARTY of Cumberland, MURPHY of Scarborough, STOVER of 
Boothbay, ZAGER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4364, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 672, §4, is amended 
to read:
1.  Definition.  For the purposes of this section, "affordable housing development" 
means:
A.  For rental housing, a development in which a household whose income does not 
exceed 80% of the median income for the area as defined by the United States 
Department of Housing and Urban Development under the United States Housing Act 
of 1937, Public Law 75-412, 50 Stat. 888, Section 8, as amended, can afford a majority 
of the units that the developer designates as affordable in the development without 
spending more than 30% of the household's monthly income on housing costs; and
B.  For owned housing, a development in which a household whose income does not 
exceed 120% of the median income for the area as defined by the United States 
Department of Housing and Urban Development under the United States Housing Act 
of 1937, Public Law 75-412, 50 Stat. 888, Section 8, as amended, can afford a majority 
of the units that the developer designates as affordable in the development without 
spending more than 30% of the household's monthly income on housing costs.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the definition of "affordable housing development" in the laws 
governing affordable housing density to provide that an affordable housing development is 
a development in which a household whose income does not exceed certain levels can 
afford a majority of the units in the development without spending more than 30% of the 
household's monthly income on housing costs.
An Act to Implement Best Practices Regarding Children's Behavioral and Mental Health Care
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1361
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, BALDACCI, GRAHAM, JAVNER, LOOKNER, MADIGAN, NUTTING, STOVER, TALBOT ROSS, WOOD
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-K, 34-A MRSA §3016

Legislative Document
No. 1361
H.P. 875
House of Representatives, March 28, 2023
An Act to Implement Best Practices Regarding Children's 
Behavioral and Mental Health Care
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, JAVNER of Chester, LOOKNER of Portland, 
MADIGAN of Waterville, NUTTING of Oakland, STOVER of Boothbay, Speaker TALBOT 
ROSS of Portland, WOOD of Greene.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-KKK is enacted to read:
§3174-KKK.  Reimbursement supplement for certain behavioral health services
The department shall provide to a provider a supplement to reimbursement for 
behavioral health services to address the behavioral health of MaineCare members in 
accordance with this section.
1. Application.  This section applies to behavioral health services that are part of a 
nationally recognized model supported by evidence-based research and delivered with 
model fidelity.  The services described by this section include, but are not limited to:
A. Assertive community treatment;
B. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing;
C. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy;
D. Multisystemic therapy, including multisystemic therapy for problematic sexual 
behavior;
E. So-called attachment and biobehavioral catch-up;
F. Adolescent community reinforcement approach; and
G. Dialectical behavioral therapy.
2. Amount.  A supplement provided under this section for a service must be in an 
amount equal to 30% of the reimbursement amount for that service.
Sec. 2.  34-A MRSA §3016 is enacted to read:
§3016.  Behavioral health services
When contracting for behavioral health services, the department shall contract with 
providers who provide behavioral health services that are part of a nationally recognized 
model supported by evidence-based research and delivered with model fidelity.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide a 
supplement to MaineCare reimbursement for behavioral health services that are part of a 
nationally recognized model supported by evidence-based research and delivered with 
model fidelity.  The bill requires the Department of Corrections to contract with providers 
who provide behavioral health services that are part of a nationally recognized model 
supported by evidence-based research and delivered with model fidelity when contracting 
for behavioral health services.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1360
Committee Amendment CA_A_H462 (House)

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An Act Requiring Training Regarding and Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1360
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, BRENNER, DHALAC, GATTINE, GRAHAM, MADIGAN, SACHS, STOVER, TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 1360
H.P. 874
House of Representatives, March 28, 2023
An Act Requiring Training Regarding and Screening for Adverse 
Childhood Experiences
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and
Representatives: DHALAC of South Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, GRAHAM of North 
Yarmouth, MADIGAN of Waterville, SACHS of Freeport, STOVER of Boothbay, Speaker 
TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA c. 256-B is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 256-B
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
§1431.  Training regarding and screening for adverse childhood experiences
A health care provider licensed under Title 32, chapter 31, 36 or 48:
1.  Training required.  Must receive training on adverse childhood experiences and 
resources in the State for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as part of the 
provider's requirements for licensure; and
2.  Screening required.  Shall screen all patients 18 years of age or older for adverse 
childhood experiences at annual physical exams and at the time behavioral or reproductive 
health services are provided.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a health care provider licensed under the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 32, chapter 31, 36 or 48 to receive training on adverse childhood experiences and 
resources in the State for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as part of the 
provider's requirements for licensure and screen all patients 18 years of age or older for 
adverse childhood experiences at annual physical exams and at the time behavioral or 
reproductive health services are provided.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1362
Committee Amendment CA_A_H251 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1362
Committee Amendment CA_B_H252 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Support Extraction of Common Mmerals by Amendmg the Mame Metallic Mmeral Mmmg Act
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1363
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H576 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" A,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 877, 
L D 1363, "An Act to Support Extraction of Common Mmerals by Amendmg the Mame 
Metallic Mmeral Mmmg Act" 
Amend the amendment m section 4 m subsect10n 4 by stnkmg out all of paragraph B 
(page 2, hnes 27 to 29 m amendment) and msertmg the followmg 
'B Prov1s1ons fo1 ensm mg that the act1vrly, 1f excluded from the 1 equ1rements of thts 
article. 1s sub1ectto reqmrements of article 6. article 7. article 8-A 01 Title 12. chapter 
S 
206-A as applicable.. mcludmg, but not lumted to, applicable requirements and 
standru ds under those laws regardmg the effect of the act1v1ty on wildlife habitat and 
other protected natural resources, and' 
Amend the amendment m section Sm subsection 5 m the 2nd line (page 2, hne 42 m 
amendment) by msertmg after the following "article 6," the followmg 
1article 7.' 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or 1enumbe1mg any nonconsecutive Pait lette1 or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment 
11A" to cla11fy that an act1v1ty 
determined by the Depa1tment of Environmental P1 otect10n to be excluded fI om the 
reqmrements of the Mame Metallic Mmeral Mmmg Act and subJect to the 1eqmrements of 
the Mame Revised Statutes, Title 3 8, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 6 or article 8-A or 
Title 12, chapter 206-A, as applicable, must also be subject to apphcable requuements and 
standards under those laws regardmg the effect of the activity on wildlife habitat and other 
protected natural resources This amendment also clarifies that such excluded act1v1t1es 
may, as applicable, be subject to the reqmrements of Title 38, chapter 3, subchapte1 1, 
a1t1cle 7 and clai tfies that, if an excluded act1v1ty 1s subject to the 1 equ u ements of a1t1cle 7, 
1t 1s also subJect to the mming excise tax unde :f1tle 3 6, c pter 3 71 
SPONSORED 
TOWN: Old Orchard Beach 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1363
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_B_H601 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1364
Committee Amendment CA_A_H548 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1364
Committee Amendment CA_B_H549 (House)

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An Act to Prevent Op10id Overdose Deaths by Estabhshmg Safe Consumption Sites
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1364
Committee Amendment CA_B_SA_A_S477 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "ft "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to HP 878, 
L D 1364, "An Act to Prevent Op10id Overdose Deaths by Estabhshmg Safe Consumption 
Sites" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of sections 2 and 3 and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That, on or before February 15, 2025, the Governor's 
Office of Pohcy Innovat10n and the Future shall submit a report, mcludmg the findmgs and 
recommendations, as well as any proposed legislation, of the workmg group under section 
1, to the Jomt standmg committee of the Legislature havmg Jurisdiction over cnmmal 
Justice and pubhc safety matters After reviewmg the report, the committee may report out 
legislation related to the report to the 132nd Legislature m 2025 
Sec. 3. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the followmg 
appropnat10ns and allocations are made 
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 
Office of Polley Innovat10n and the Future Zl35 
Imtiative Provides one-time fundmg for a consultant for research, facihtation and report 
wntmg services 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$15,000 
$15,000 
O 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
sect10n number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes from February 15, 2024 to February 15, 2025 the date by 
which the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future must submit a report and authorizes 
the Jomt standmg committee of the Legislature havmgJunsdiction over cnmmalJustice and 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to HP 878, L D 1364 
pobhc safety matters to report out leg1slat10n related to the report to the 132nd Leg1slatme 
m 2025 It also replaces the appropnat1ons and allocat10ns sect10n 
SPONSORED BY: --~--T-,J_,..,._'?_o __ J): 
___ _ 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY. Androscoggm 
FISCALNOTEREQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07 /18/23 /WaC!-
LD 1364 
LR 657(06) 
Resolve, to Study Methods of Preventmg Opioid Overdose Deaths by Authorizmg Harm Reduction 
Health Centers 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A' to Committee Amendment "B" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggm 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
Genet al Fund 
Appropnat10ns/ Allocations 
Geneial Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($15,000) 
$15,000 
($15,000) 
$15,000 
ProJections 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
ProJections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
This amendment moves the one-tune fundmg for consultmg services from fiscal year 2023-24 to fiscal year 2024-25 
LR0657(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Address Educational Techmc1an Shortages m Pubhc Schools by Estabhshmg an Alternative Certification Pathway
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1366
Committee Amendment CA_A_H392 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §13012-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A, " to HP 880, L D 1366, "An Act to Address 
Educational Techmc1an Shortages m Pubhc Schools by Estabhshmg an Alternative 
Certification Pathway" 
Amend the bill by msertmg before section 1 the followmg 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §13012-B, sub-§1, 1C, as enacted by PL 2021, c 228, §2, 
1s amended to read 
C Holds a cert1ficat10n as an education techmc1an ill issued accordmg to rules of the 
department pursuant to sect10n 13019-H, except that an emergency education 
techmcian III 1s not ehg1ble for an emergency teacher certificate under this paragraph ' 
Amend the bill m sect10n 1 m subsect10n 5 m the 8th lme (page 1, hne 10 m L D ) by 
stnkmg out the followmg "department" 
Amend the bill m sect10n 1 m subsect10n 5 m the last hne (page 1, hne 11 m L D ) by 
msertmg after the followmg "field 
the followmg 'An educat10n techmc1an ill certified 
under this subsection 1s ehg1ble for certificate renewal m accordance with subsection 3 ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that an emergency education techmc1an 1s not ehg1ble for an 
emergency teacher certificate and that the rules governmg cert1fication for an education 
techmcian III are State Board of Education rules, not Department of Educat10n rules The 
amendment also provides that an education techmcian III certification under the alternative 
pathway established m the bill is ehg1ble for certificate renewal m the same manner as other 
education technician III certifications 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 06/04/23 .::k?ae.. 
LD 1366 
LR862(02) 
An Act to Address Educational Technician Shortages in Public Schools by Establishing an Alternative 
Certification Pathway 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A• { H-3 '/1.) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - General Fund 
Addrtlonal costs to the Department of Education associated with the provisions m this bill can be absorbed w1thm 
ex1stmg budgeted resources 
LR0862(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1367
Committee Amendment CA_A_H270 (House)

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An Act to Ensure Fairness m Unemployment Benefits by Clanfymg Laws Regarding Labor Orgamzations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1368
Committee Amendment CA_A_H378 (House)
Amends: 26 MRSA §1193

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 882, L D 1368, "An Act to Ensure 
Fairness m Unemployment Benefits by Clanfymg Laws Regarding Labor Orgamzations" 
Amend the bill by stuking out all of sect10n 4 and inserting the following 
'Sec. 4o 26 MRSA §1193, sub-§3, ~, as amended by PL 2021, c 348, §40, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (2) to 1ead 
(2) If the wages, hours or other cond1t10ns of work, such as frmge benefits, aie 
substantially less favorable to the mdividual than those prevailmg for simtlru work 
in the locality,' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which 1s the maJ onty report of the committee, makes a techmcal 
change that ahgns with federal law 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1371
Committee Amendment CA_A_H431 (House)

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An Act to Amend Limits on the Direct Shipment of Wine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1371
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TERRY, GRAMLICH, SHEEHAN
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1403-A

Legislative Document
No. 1371
H.P. 885
House of Representatives, March 28, 2023
An Act to Amend Limits on the Direct Shipment of Wine
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, SHEEHAN of 
Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1403-A, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 373, §1, is 
repealed.
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §1403-A, sub-§6-A is enacted to read:
6-A.  Shipment limit.  A direct shipper may ship no more than 9,000 milliliters per 
shipment no more than 12 times in a calendar year.
SUMMARY
Current law authorizes a direct shipper of wine to ship no more than 12 cases, each of 
which may contain no more than 9 liters or an equivalent volume, to any one recipient 
address in a calendar year. This bill changes the allowable shipment limit to no more than 
9,000 milliliters per shipment no more than 12 times in a calendar year. The bill removes 
the bottle size limitation.
An Act to Address Educational Technician Shortages in Public Schools by Establishing an Alternative Certification Pathway
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1366
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN, RAFFERTY, CLOUTIER, DODGE, FAY, MASTRACCIO, MURPHY, SALISBURY, SARGENT, PIERCE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §13019-H

Legislative Document
No. 1366
H.P. 880
House of Representatives, March 28, 2023
An Act to Address Educational Technician Shortages in Public 
Schools by Establishing an Alternative Certification Pathway
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and
Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DODGE of Belfast, FAY of Raymond, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MURPHY of Scarborough, SALISBURY of Westbrook, 
SARGENT of York, Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §13019-H, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Approved educational technician III training programs; certification.  The 
commissioner may approve training programs for educational technician III certification, 
as defined by rule, offered by an accredited postsecondary institution in this State. 
Programs approved under this subsection may include, but are not limited to, learning 
facilitator programs offered through the Maine Community College System.  An applicant 
who successfully completes a training program approved under this subsection may receive 
an educational technician III certificate if the applicant meets all other certification 
requirements established by department rule, except that the applicant is not required to 
meet the minimum 90 credits of approved study in an educationally related field.
SUMMARY
This bill creates an alternative pathway to an educational technician III certification 
that does not require the minimum 90 credits of approved study in an educationally related 
field as required by Department of Education rule Chapter 115: The Credentialing of 
Education Personnel. The bill provides that the Commissioner of Education may approve 
training programs for certification as an educational technician III offered by accredited 
postsecondary institutions in this State, including but not limited to learning facilitator 
programs offered through the Maine Community College System. An applicant who 
successfully completes an approved program and meets all certification requirements other 
than the minimum 90 credits of approved study in an educationally related field may be 
certified as an educational technician III.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1372
Committee Amendment CA_A_H682 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1373
Committee Amendment CA_A_H259 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1375
Committee Amendment CA_A_H308 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1375
Committee Amendment CA_B_H309 (House)

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An Act to Provide Funding for a Chapel at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1375
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LEMELIN

Legislative Document
No. 1375
H.P. 889
House of Representatives, March 28, 2023
An Act to Provide Funding for a Chapel at the Maine Veterans' 
Memorial Cemetery in Augusta
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.
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.
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF
Veterans Services 0110
Initiative: Provides a one-time appropriation for the construction and maintenance of a 
chapel at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
Capital Expenditures
$1,200,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,200,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $1,200,000 in fiscal year 
2023-24 to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management for the 
construction and maintenance of a chapel at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in 
Augusta.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1378
Committee Amendment CA_A_S302 (Senate)

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An Act Regarding Liquor Service by Catering Services for Special Events at Licensed Wineries, Small Wineries, Breweries, Small Breweries, Distilleries and Small Distilleries
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1378
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, BOYER, BLACK, BRAKEY, RUDNICKI
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1076

Legislative Document
No. 1378
S.P. 543
In Senate, March 28, 2023
An Act Regarding Liquor Service by Catering Services for Special 
Events at Licensed Wineries, Small Wineries, Breweries, Small 
Breweries, Distilleries and Small Distilleries
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland and
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, BRAKEY of Androscoggin, Representative: RUDNICKI of 
Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1076, sub-§11 is enacted to read:
11.  Provision of liquor at wineries, small wineries, breweries, small breweries, 
distilleries or small distilleries.  A qualified catering service may provide the service of 
liquor at a function or event on the premises of a winery, small winery, brewery, small 
brewery, distillery or small distillery licensed under section 1355-A as long as the qualified 
catering service complies with the provisions in subsection 7.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a qualified catering service to provide liquor at functions or events held 
at wineries, small wineries, breweries, small breweries, distilleries or small distilleries as 
long as the catering service files an application at least 24 hours in advance of the function 
or event on a form provided by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations.
An Act to Create a Livable Wage by Increasing the Minimum Hourly Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1376
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: COLLINGS, GEIGER
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document
No. 1376
H.P. 890
House of Representatives, March 28, 2023
An Act to Create a Livable Wage by Increasing the Minimum 
Hourly Wage
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representative GEIGER of Rockland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1, as amended by IB 2015, c. 2, §1, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Minimum wage.  The minimum hourly wage is $7.50 per hour.  Starting January 
1, 2017, the minimum hourly wage is $9.00 per hour; starting January 1, 2018, the 
minimum hourly wage is $10.00 per hour; starting January 1, 2019, the minimum hourly 
wage is $11.00 per hour; and starting January 1, 2020, the minimum hourly wage is $12.00 
per hour; and starting January 1, 2024, the minimum hourly wage is $15.00 per hour.  On 
January 1, 2025 and each January 1st thereafter to January 1, 2033, the minimum hourly 
wage then in effect is increased by $1.00 per hour or by the increase in the cost of living, 
whichever is greater.  On January 1, 2021 2034 and each January 1st thereafter, the 
minimum hourly wage then in effect must be increased by the increase, if any, in the cost 
of living. The increase in the cost of living must be measured by the percentage increase, 
if any, as of August of the previous year over the level as of August of the year preceding 
that year in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, CPI-
W, for the Northeast Region, or its successor index, as published by the United States 
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or its successor agency, with the amount 
of the minimum wage increase rounded to the nearest multiple of 5¢.   If the highest federal 
minimum wage is increased in excess of the minimum wage in effect under this section, 
the minimum wage under this section is increased to the same amount, effective on the 
same date as the increase in the federal minimum wage, and must be increased in 
accordance with this section thereafter.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the minimum hourly wage to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2024.  
Beginning January 1, 2025 to and including January 1, 2033, the minimum hourly wage is 
increased by $1 per hour or by the increase in the cost of living, whichever is greater.   On 
January 1, 2034 and every year thereafter, the minimum wage increases by the increase, if 
any, in the cost of living.
An Act to Fund Municipal Administrative Costs Associated with the Senior Property Tax Stabilization Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1380
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BALDACCI
Amends: 36 MRSA §6281

Legislative Document
No. 1380
S.P. 545
In Senate, March 28, 2023
An Act to Fund Municipal Administrative Costs Associated with the 
Senior Property Tax Stabilization Program
Reference to the Committee on Taxation 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.  36 MRSA §6281, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 751, §1, is amended to 
read:
5.  State compensation.  A municipality that has stabilized property tax for an eligible 
individual under this chapter may recover from the State 100% of the amount by which the 
property tax assessed on the homestead of an eligible individual in the usual manner 
exceeds the stabilized amount of property tax billed under subsection 3 and 100% of the 
municipality’s cost of administering this section.  A municipality claiming compensation 
under this subsection shall submit a claim to the bureau by November 1st of the year in 
which the property tax was stabilized.  The bureau shall review claims and determine the 
total amount to be paid to each municipality.  The bureau shall certify and the Treasurer of 
State shall pay the amount due to each municipality by January 15th of the year following 
the year in which the claim for compensation was submitted.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the State to compensate municipalities for 100% of the cost of 
administering the senior property tax stabilization program.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1383
Committee Amendment CA_A_S272 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1383
Committee Amendment CA_B_S273 (Senate)

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An Act to Require That a Completed Form for the Homestead Property Tax Exemption Be Provided to a Person Purchasing a Home
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1386
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: POULIOT, GERE, JACKSON, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 33 MRSA §525

Legislative Document
No. 1386
S.P. 551
In Senate, March 28, 2023
An Act to Require That a Completed Form for the Homestead 
Property Tax Exemption Be Provided to a Person Purchasing a 
Home
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport and
Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative: Speaker TALBOT ROSS of 
Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §525, as amended by PL 2011, c. 427, Pt. D, §24, is further 
amended to read:
§525.  Duty of settlement agent
The settlement agent shall cause recordation of any deed, mortgage or other documents 
required to be recorded and shall cause disbursement of settlement proceeds within 2 
business days of settlement or, when any right of rescission applies pursuant to the federal 
Truth-in-Lending Act, 15 United States Code, Section 1601 et seq. or the state truth-in-
lending provisions, Title 9‑A, Article 8‑A, as applicable, at the time that the settlement 
agent reasonably determines that such right of rescission has not been exercised.
The settlement agent for the conveyance of residential real property, as defined in 
section 171, subsection 6, shall provide to the buyer at the settlement a completed 
application for the Maine resident homestead property tax exemption under Title 36, 
chapter 105, subchapter 4-B for the residential real property being conveyed.  If the buyer 
signs the application, the settlement agent shall return the application to the assessor of the 
municipality in which the residential real property being conveyed is located. 
SUMMARY
This bill requires the settlement agent for the conveyance of residential real property 
to provide the buyer a completed application for the Maine resident homestead property 
tax exemption.  If the buyer signs the application, the settlement agent is required to submit 
it to the municipal assessor for the residential real property being conveyed.