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An Act to Support Reentry and Remtegrat10n mto the Commumty
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0178
Committee Amendment CA_B_S412 (Senate)
Amends: 34-A MRSA §3036-A

COMJ\11TTEE AMENDMENT "(3 " to S P 82, L D 178, "An Act to Support 
Reentry and Remtegrat10n mto the Commumty" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 34-A MRSA §3036-A, sub-§2, 1C-1, as amended by PL 2021, c 376, §2, 
is further amended to read 
C-1 If the commissioner determmes that the average statewide probation case load is 
no more than 90 probat10ners to one probation officer, then a pnsoner may be 
transferred to supervised commumty confinement 1fthat pnsoaer has ao more thaa 30 
m.oB:ths rem.amrng oa the term. of 1m.pnsonmeB:t or, m the ease of a spht seB:teaee, oa 
the uasuspeaded port1oa, after eoas1derat1oa of any ded-l¼et1oas that the pnsoaer has 
reeewea aaa retam.ed uaaer TJ:tle 17 A, seet1oa 2302, subseet10a 1, seet10a 2305, 
seet1:oa 2307, seet10B 2308, seet10B 2309, seet10B 2310, or seet1on 2311 regardless of 
the time remammg on the pnsoner's sentence ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is a mmonty report of the committee, replaces the bill, which 
is a concept draft The amendment removes from the laws govemmg supervised 
commumty confmement the requrrement that, m mstances where the Commiss10ner of 
Corrections determmes the average statewide probation case load is no more than 90 
probationers to one probation officer, a pnsoner must have no more than 30 months 
remammg on the pnsoner' s term of tmpnsonment or unsuspended sentence to be allowed 
on supervised commumty confmement It amends the law so that m those mstances a 
pnsoner can be allowed on supervised commumty confinement regardless of the tune 
remammg on the prisoner's sentence 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Support Reentry and Reintegration into the Community
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0178
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BEEBE-CENTER, FAULKINGHAM, BAILEY, HICKMAN, BOYER, BRENNAN, GEIGER, MADIGAN, OSHER, RECKITT

Legislative Document
No. 178
S.P. 82
In Senate, January 13, 2023
An Act to Support Reentry and Reintegration into the Community
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor and
Senators: BAILEY of York, HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representatives: BOYER of Poland, 
BRENNAN of Portland, GEIGER of Rockland, MADIGAN of Waterville, OSHER of Orono, 
RECKITT of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would support an individual's reentry and reintegration into the community.
An Act to Allow a Person to File a Paper Copy of a Timber Harvest Notification Form
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0180
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, LANDRY, LYFORD, STEWART, TIMBERLAKE, CRAY
Amends: 12 MRSA §8882

Legislative Document
No. 180
S.P. 84
In Senate, January 13, 2023
An Act to Allow a Person to File a Paper Copy of a Timber Harvest 
Notification Form
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington and
Senators: LYFORD of Penobscot, STEWART of Aroostook, TIMBERLAKE of 
Androscoggin, Representative: CRAY of Palmyra.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §8882, as amended by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §42 and affected 
by Pt. X, §2 and amended by PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 and PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23, 
is further amended to read:
§8882.  Forms
Forms required under this subchapter must be provided by the bureau and must be 
written in an easily understandable format.  In addition to the information required under 
section 8883‑B, the bureau may request information regarding business practices and 
workers' compensation coverage. A landowner or designated agent may submit any form 
required under section 8883-B in an electronic or paper format.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a landowner or designated agent may submit a harvest 
notification form to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of 
Forestry in an electronic or paper format.
An Act to Provide Support for Restorative Justice Practices in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0179
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BEEBE-CENTER, BAILEY, CURRY, HICKMAN, BRENNAN, GEIGER, MADIGAN, OSHER, RECKITT

Legislative Document
No. 179
S.P. 83
In Senate, January 13, 2023
An Act to Provide Support for Restorative Justice Practices in 
Maine
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
Cosponsored by Senators: BAILEY of York, CURRY of Waldo, HICKMAN of Kennebec, 
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, GEIGER of Rockland, MADIGAN of Waterville, 
OSHER of Orono, RECKITT of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would support restorative justice practices in the State.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0181
Committee Amendment CA_A_S190 (Senate)

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Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Implement Secure Children's Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0181
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BLACK, JAVNER, BRAKEY, KEIM, MOORE, PIERCE, POULIOT, DUCHARME, PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 181
S.P. 85
In Senate, January 13, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to 
Implement Secure Children's Psychiatric Residential Treatment 
Facility Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative JAVNER of Chester and
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, KEIM of Oxford, MOORE of Washington, PIERCE of 
Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec, Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, PERRY of 
Calais.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to implement secure 
children's psychiatric residential treatment facility services in the State by 
January 1, 2024.  Resolved:  That, by January 1, 2024, the Department of Health and 
Human Services shall implement secure children's psychiatric residential treatment facility 
services in the State pursuant to rule Chapter 101:  MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters 
II and III, Section 107.  The delivery model must provide secure behavioral health and 
intellectual and developmental disabilities psychiatric residential treatment facility 
services.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than September 29, 2023, the Department 
of Health and Human Services shall submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Health and Human Services on its progress toward compliance with section 1.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires, by January 1, 2024, the Department of Health and Human 
Services to implement secure children's psychiatric residential treatment facility services 
in the State pursuant to rule Chapter 101:  MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters II and III, 
Section 107.  The delivery model must provide secure behavioral health and intellectual 
and developmental disabilities psychiatric residential treatment facility services.  The 
department must submit a progress report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and 
Human Services by September 29, 2023.
An Act to Create a 9-month Time Limit on General Assistance Benefits for Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0182
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRAKEY, RUDNICKI, HARRINGTON, MOORE, ANDREWS, CAMPBELL, HYMES, LIBBY, SAMPSON, SOBOLESKI
Amends: 22 MRSA §4309

Legislative Document
No. 182
S.P. 86
In Senate, January 13, 2023
An Act to Create a 9-month Time Limit on General Assistance 
Benefits for Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield and
Senators: HARRINGTON of York, MOORE of Washington, Representatives: ANDREWS of 
Paris, CAMPBELL of Orrington, HYMES of Waldo, LIBBY of Auburn, SAMPSON of 
Alfred, SOBOLESKI of Phillips.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4309, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Durational limit on benefits.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, 
an eligible person who is capable of working and who does not have any dependents may 
not receive general assistance benefits for more than 275 days every 5 years.
SUMMARY
This bill limits to a maximum of 275 days every 5 years the general assistance benefits 
a person who does not have any dependents and who is capable of working may receive.
An Act to Incorporate Time Limits on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program into Municipal General Assistance Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0183
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRAKEY, RUDNICKI, HARRINGTON, LIBBY, ANDREWS, BOYER, HYMES, SAMPSON, SOBOLESKI
Amends: 22 MRSA §4301

Legislative Document
No. 183
S.P. 87
In Senate, January 13, 2023
An Act to Incorporate Time Limits on the Temporary Assistance for 
Needy Families Program into Municipal General Assistance 
Programs
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield and
Senators: HARRINGTON of York, LIBBY of Cumberland, Representatives: ANDREWS of 
Paris, BOYER of Poland, HYMES of Waldo, LIBBY of Auburn, SAMPSON of Alfred, 
SOBOLESKI of Phillips.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4301, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2015, c. 324, §1, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Eligible person.  "Eligible person" means a person who is qualified to receive 
general assistance from a municipality according to standards of eligibility determined by 
the municipal officers whether or not that person has applied for general assistance. 
"Eligible person" does not include a person who is a fugitive from justice as defined in Title 
15, section 201, subsection 4.  "Eligible person" does not include a person who is ineligible 
to receive benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program pursuant 
to section 3762, subsection 18, except that a person who has applied for an extension of 
benefits under that section but with respect to whom the process is not yet complete may 
be considered eligible and except that a person who has been ineligible to receive benefits 
under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program for 5 or more years may be 
considered eligible. Beginning July 1, 2015, in accordance with 8 United States Code, 
Section 1621(d), "eligible person" means a person who is lawfully present in the United 
States or who is pursuing a lawful process to apply for immigration relief, except that 
assistance for such a person may not exceed 24 months.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a person who has exhausted the 60-month lifetime limit on 
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program benefits is ineligible to receive 
municipal general assistance program benefits, except that a person who has been ineligible 
to receive benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program for 5 or 
more years may be considered eligible and a person who is in the process of seeking an 
extension of benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program may be 
considered eligible.
An Act to Provide for the 2023 and 2024 Allocations of the State Ceilmg on Private Activity Bonds
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0184
Committee Amendment CA_A_S105 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDl\IBNT" A "to SP 88, L D 184, "An Act to Provide for the 
2023 and 2024 Allocations of the State Ceilmg on Private Activity Bonds" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcorporates a fiscal note 
Page I - 131LR0104(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 02/17 /23 ::t?ae 
LD 184 
LR 104(02) 
An Act to Provide for the 2023 and 2024 Allocations of the State Ceilmg on Private Activity Bonds 
Fiscal Note for BIii as Amended by Committee Amendment "ff[s~/D)J 
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Busmess 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net effect on general or moral obhgat10n debt 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The establishment of the allocat10ns of the state ceilmg on pnvate activity bonds for calendar years 2023 and 2024 
will not affect the general or moral obhgat10n of the State 
LR0104(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0185
Committee Amendment CA_A_S201 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Reduce the Benefit Penalty Imposed on Career Educators Who Retire After 35 Years of Service
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0185
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: JACKSON, BRENNAN, RAFFERTY, TIPPING, ROEDER
Amends: 5 MRSA §17851, 5 MRSA §17852

Legislative Document
No. 185
S.P. 89
In Senate, January 13, 2023
An Act to Reduce the Benefit Penalty Imposed on Career Educators 
Who Retire After 35 Years of Service
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland and
Senators: RAFFERTY of York, TIPPING of Penobscot, Representative: ROEDER of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §17851, sub-§3-B is enacted to read:
3-B.  School administrator or teacher with creditable service of 35 years or more 
in service at retirement.  A school administrator or teacher in service who has completed 
or more years of creditable service qualifies for a service retirement benefit if the 
member retires at any time after completing 35 years of service.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §17852, sub-§3-C is enacted to read:
3-C.  School administrator or teacher with creditable service of 35 years or more 
in service at retirement; 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993.  Notwithstanding 
subsection 3, the amount of the service retirement benefit for a school administrator or 
teacher qualified under section 17851, subsection 3-B is computed in accordance with 
subsection 1, except that the benefit is reduced by 2% for each year that the school 
administrator's age or teacher's age precedes 60 years of age.
This subsection applies to members who, on July 1, 1993, have 10 years of creditable 
service. For the purpose of calculating creditable service under this subsection, creditable 
service includes time during which a member participated in the voluntary cost savings 
plan or the voluntary employee incentive program, authorized by Public Law 1989, chapter 
702, Part F, section 6 and Public Law 1991, chapter 591, Part BB and chapter 780, Part 
VV, or 10 years of combined creditable service under this Part and Title 3, chapter 29, or 
creditable service available to a member that the member was eligible to purchase on June 
30, 1993 and that the member does purchase in accordance with rules adopted by the board.
SUMMARY
This bill allows school administrators and teachers in service after 35 years of 
creditable service to retire and collect retirement benefits and reduces those benefits by 2% 
for each year that the school administrator's age or teacher's age precedes 60 years of age.
An Act to Provide Funding for Prosecutor Positions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0186
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: LAWRENCE, BAILEY, HARRINGTON, ROTUNDO, MATHIESON

Legislative Document
No. 186
S.P. 90
In Senate, January 13, 2023
An Act to Provide Funding for Prosecutor Positions
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Cosponsored by Senators: BAILEY of York, HARRINGTON of York, ROTUNDO of 
Androscoggin, Representative: MATHIESON of Kittery.
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.
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE
District Attorneys Salaries 0409
Initiative: Appropriates ongoing funds to establish 8 Assistant District Attorney positions 
for recovery courts, specialty dockets and diversion programs and 2 Assistant District 
Attorney positions for appellate and post-conviction review cases.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
10.000
10.000
Personal Services
$900,000
$1,200,000
All Other
$80,000
$40,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$980,000
$1,240,000
SUMMARY
This bill appropriates ongoing funds to establish 10 Assistant District Attorney 
positions to provide 8 new prosecutors for recovery courts, specialty dockets and diversion 
programs and 2 new prosecutors for appellate and post-conviction review cases.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0189
Committee Amendment CA_A_S21 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Eliminate the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Resource Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0187
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: LAWRENCE, ZEIGLER, BOYLE

Legislative Document
No. 187
S.P. 91
In Senate, January 13, 2023
An Act to Eliminate the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Resource 
Fund
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville and
Representative: BOYLE of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would eliminate the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Resource Fund. It 
would also use money received from alternative compliance payments to lower future 
renewable portfolio standard compliance costs.
An Act to Include an Expanded Archery Permit in the Super Pack License Issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0189
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: POULIOT, BRIDGEO, BLACK, BRAKEY, HARRINGTON
Amends: 12 MRSA §11109-A

Legislative Document
No. 189
S.P. 93
In Senate, January 13, 2023
An Act to Include an Expanded Archery Permit in the Super Pack 
License Issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta and
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, BRAKEY of Androscoggin, HARRINGTON of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11109-A, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2021, c. 599, §9, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Harvest of 5 6 deer.  Notwithstanding section 11501, a super pack license 
authorizes the holder to take:
A.  One deer during either the regular open firearm season or the regular archery season 
or the special muzzle-loading season in accordance with sections 11401, 11403 and 
11404, respectively;
B.  One deer in accordance with subsection 2‑A, paragraph A; and
C.  Three antlerless deer and one deer of either sex during the special archery season 
in accordance with section 11402, subsection 4.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11109-A, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2015, c. 245, §5, is further 
amended to read:
5.  Fee.  The fee for a super pack license is $201 $233 for residents and $176 $208 for 
a person holding 2 or more lifetime licenses.
SUMMARY
This bill includes the expanded archery permits in the super pack license issued by the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by allowing the holder to take one additional 
deer of either sex.  The bill also increases the super pack license fee by $32.
An Act to Develop a Long-term Plan to Address Mental Health Needs in Rural Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0190
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STEWART, MOORE

Legislative Document
No. 190
S.P. 94
In Senate, January 13, 2023
An Act to Develop a Long-term Plan to Address Mental Health 
Needs in Rural Maine
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senator: MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would require the development of a long-term plan to address mental health 
needs in rural areas.
An Act to Provide Fundmg for,Prosecutor Positions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0186
Committee Amendment CA_A_S89 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S P 90, L D 186, "An Act to Provide 
Fundmg for,Prosecutor Positions" 
Amend the btll by strikmg out all of section 1 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made 
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE 
District Attorneys Salaries 0409 
Imttatlve Appropriates ongomg funds to establish 10 Assistant District Attorney positions 
for recovery courts, specialty dockets and divers10n programs 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
000 
$740,177 
$740,177 
2024-25 
000 
$1,034,260 
$1,034,260 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the bill fundmg to establish 2 Assistant District 
Attorney positions for appellate and post-conviction review cases and mstead provides that 
all 10 Assistant D1str1ct Attorney pos1t1ons funded m the bill are for recovery courts, 
specialty dockets and post-conviction review cases 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/13/23 ;:!;Pae 
LD 186 
LR 530(02) 
An Act to Provide Fundmg for Prosecutor Positions 
Fiscal Note for BIii as Amended by Committee Amendment ',q'.'(S-3"! J 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (SaVIngs) 
General Fund 
Appropnat10ns/ Allocat10ns 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$740,177 
$740,177 
FY 2024-25 
$1,034,260 
$1,034,260 
ProJections 
FY 2025-26 
$1,071,497 
$1,071,497 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$1,110,070 
$1,110,070 
This bill mcludes General Fund appropnattons of $740,177 m fiscal year 2023-24 and $1,034,260 m fiscal year 2024-
to the Office of the Attorney General to estabhsh 10 new Assistant D1stnct Attorney positions effective October 1, 
2023 for recovery courts, specialty dockets and d1vers1on programs 
LR0530(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning the Future of Clean Election Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0192
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE

Legislative Document
No. 192
S.P. 96
In Senate, January 13, 2023
An Act Concerning the Future of Clean Election Funding
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.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would amend the Maine Clean Election Act and the funding of that Act.
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Certain Business Equipment Tax Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0191
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: STEWART, KEIM, LIBBY, MOORE, FAULKINGHAM
Amends: 36 MRSA §691, 36 MRSA §6652

Legislative Document
No. 191
S.P. 95
In Senate, January 13, 2023
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Certain Business Equipment 
Tax Benefits
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senators: KEIM of Oxford, LIBBY of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, 
Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §691, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 623, §1, is amended 
by amending subparagraph (5) to read:
(5)  A person that provides satellite-based direct television broadcast services; or
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §691, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 623, §1, is amended 
by amending subparagraph (6) to read:
(6)  A person that provides multichannel, multipoint television distribution 
services.; or
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §691, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 623, §1, is amended 
by enacting a new subparagraph (7) to read:
(7)  For property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2023, a person that, based 
on 3rd-party certifications, bans, boycotts or otherwise restricts or prevents the sale 
or distribution of any product that is legally produced, harvested or grown in the 
State.  This exclusion does not apply to products when a certification system is in 
place at the consent or request of the producer, manufacturer or grower.
Sec. 4.  36 MRSA §6652, sub-§1-A, ¶E, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 24, Pt. C, §14, 
is amended to read:
E.  A person that provides satellite-based direct television broadcast services; and
Sec. 5.  36 MRSA §6652, sub-§1-A, ¶F, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 24, Pt. C, §14, 
is amended to read:
F.  A person that provides multichannel, multipoint television distribution services.; 
and
Sec. 6.  36 MRSA §6652, sub-§1-A, ¶G is enacted to read:
G.  For property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2023, a person that, based on 
3rd-party certifications, bans, boycotts or otherwise restricts or prevents the sale or 
distribution of any product that is legally produced, harvested or grown in the State.  
This exclusion does not apply to products when a certification system is in place at the 
consent or request of the producer, manufacturer or grower.
SUMMARY
This bill excludes from eligibility for the business equipment tax exemption and the 
business equipment tax reimbursement a person that, based on 3rd-party certifications, 
bans, boycotts or otherwise restricts or prevents the sale or distribution of any product that 
is legally produced, harvested or grown in the State.
An Act to Provide Excess General Fund Revenue to the School Revolving Renovation Fund and the Education Stabilization Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0193
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PIERCE, MILLETT, INGWERSEN, LIBBY, BRENNAN, CROCKETT, GATTINE, KUHN
Amends: 5 MRSA §1536

Legislative Document
No. 193
S.P. 97
In Senate, January 13, 2023
An Act to Provide Excess General Fund Revenue to the School 
Revolving Renovation Fund and the Education Stabilization Fund
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth and
Senators: INGWERSEN of York, LIBBY of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of 
Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, KUHN of Falmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1536, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. ZZZ, §§2 and 
3, is further amended to read:
1.  Final priority reserves.  After the transfers to the State Contingent Account 
pursuant to section 1507, the transfers to the Loan Insurance Reserve pursuant to section 
1511, the transfers pursuant to section 1522, a transfer of $2,500,000 for the Reserve for 
General Fund Operating Capital and the transfers to the Retiree Health Insurance Internal 
Service Fund pursuant to section 1519, the State Controller shall transfer at the close of 
each fiscal year from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund an amount equal to 
the amount available from the unappropriated surplus after all required deductions of 
appropriations, budgeted financial commitments and adjustments considered necessary by 
the State Controller have been made as follows:
A.  Eighty Forty percent to the stabilization fund; and
G.  Twenty percent to the Highway and Bridge Capital program, Other Special 
Revenue Funds account.;
H.  Twenty percent to the School Revolving Renovation Fund established in Title 
30-A, section 6006-F; and
I.  Twenty percent to the Education Stabilization Fund established in Title 20-A, section 
15698.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the so-called cascade, which describes how any General Fund 
unappropriated surplus at the close of a fiscal year is to be distributed.  This bill reduces 
from 80% to 40% the amount distributed to the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund, also 
known as the Rainy Day Fund, and distributes 20% to the School Revolving Renovation 
Fund and 20% to the Education Stabilization Fund.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0194
Committee Amendment CA_A_S50 (Senate)

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An Act to Update and Clarify the Public Utilities Commission's Reporting Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0194
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: LAWRENCE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §120, 35-A MRSA §1911, 35-A MRSA §3143, 35-A MRSA §3217, 35-A MRSA §7508

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No. 194
S.P. 100
In Senate, January 17, 2023
An Act to Update and Clarify the Public Utilities Commission's 
Reporting Requirements
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §120, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2009, c. 122, §8, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §120, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 122, §11, is amended 
to read:
7.  Other.  All other subjects that the commission is required to include in the annual 
report pursuant to law., including but not limited to the following provisions:
A.  Title 25, section 2927, subsection 5;
B.  Section 3144, subsection 5;
C.  Section 3195, subsection 5;
D.  Section 3214, subsection 6;
E.  Section 3217, subsection 4;
F.  Section 4706, subsection 9;
G.  Section 4706-B, subsection 4; and
H.  Section 6102-A, subsection 2.
Sec. 3.  35-A MRSA §1911, as amended by PL 2015, c. 445, §7, is repealed.
Sec. 4.  35-A MRSA §3143, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 539, §2, is repealed.
Sec. 5.  35-A MRSA §3217, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2009, c. 122, §15, is 
repealed.
Sec. 6.  35-A MRSA §7508, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2009, c. 122, §18, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill updates the Public Utilities Commission’s annual reporting requirements to 
remove outdated provisions and includes cross-references to certain specific reporting 
requirements for clarity.
An Act to Exempt Gold Star Parents from Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0195
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HAGGAN
Amends: 36 MRSA §5133

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No. 195
H.P. 119
House of Representatives, January 17, 2023
An Act to Exempt Gold Star Parents from Income Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HAGGAN of Hampden.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5133 is enacted to read:
§5133.  Exemption for gold star parents
An eligible person who has qualified for a gold star lapel button from the United States 
Department of Defense as the parent of a member of the United States Armed Forces who 
has died as the result of circumstances described in 10 United States Code, Section 1126 is 
exempt from all taxes under this Part.  For purposes of this section, "eligible person" means 
a resident of this State who demonstrates receipt of a report of casualty form or a 
notification of loss from the United States Department of Defense.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an exemption from Maine income tax to gold star parents who are 
residents of the State.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0196
Committee Amendment CA_A_H5 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0197
Committee Amendment CA_A_H312 (House)

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An Act to Provide MaineCare Coverage for Doula Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0198
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MATHIESON, MOORE, DHALAC, MADIGAN, BAILEY, CARNEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-K

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No. 198
H.P. 122
House of Representatives, January 17, 2023
An Act to Provide MaineCare Coverage for Doula Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: DHALAC of South Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, Senators: BAILEY 
of York, CARNEY of Cumberland.
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 for doula services
1.  Definition.  For purposes of this section, "doula services" means the provision of 
services by a nonclinical professional related to the physical, emotional and informational 
support of women before, during and after childbirth, including, but not limited to, 
guidance and support around pregnancy health, childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care.
2.  Reimbursement.  The department shall provide reimbursement under the 
MaineCare program for doula services.
3.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2‑A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires reimbursement under the MaineCare program for doula services.
An Act to Require Medicaid Coverage for Certain Children Under 7 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0200
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-G

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No. 200
H.P. 124
House of Representatives, January 17, 2023
An Act to Require Medicaid Coverage for Certain Children Under 7 
Years of Age
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-G, sub-§1, ¶G-1, as amended by PL 2021, c. 519, §6, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (2) to read:
(2)  A child under 21 years of age; and
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3174-G, sub-§1, ¶H, as enacted by IB 2017, c. 1, Pt. A, §3, is 
amended by amending the 3rd blocked paragraph to read:
The department shall adopt rules, including emergency rules pursuant to Title 5, section 
8054 if necessary, to implement this paragraph in a timely manner to ensure that the 
persons described in this paragraph are enrolled for and eligible to receive services no 
later than 180 days after the effective date of this paragraph.  Rules adopted pursuant 
to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2‑A.; and
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §3174-G, sub-§1, ¶I is enacted to read:
I.  A child under 7 years of age, regardless of the child's family's nonfarm income 
official poverty line, if the child is not covered by an employer-sponsored or private 
health plan.
Sec. 4.  Federal Medicaid waivers or state plan amendments; funding.  The 
Department of Health and Human Services shall establish coverage under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3174-G, subsection 1, paragraph I using state funds. The 
department may seek to acquire matching federal funds under the Medicaid program by 
submitting to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for 
Medicare and Medicaid Services any waivers or state plan amendments determined 
necessary.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide Medicaid 
coverage to a child under 7 years of age, regardless of the child's family's nonfarm income 
official poverty line, if the child is not covered by an employer-sponsored or private health 
plan.  It directs the department to seek any waivers and make amendments to the state 
Medicaid plan as needed, but does not make coverage contingent on federal approval.
An Act to Clarify th: Reqmrements for Off-premises Sales by Cannabis Store Licensees
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0202
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S414 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "j "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to SP 102, 
L D 202, "An Act to Clarify th: Reqmrements for Off-premises Sales by Cannabis Store 
Licensees" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of the 2nd mstructional paragraph (page 1, 
hne 14 111 amendment) and msertmg the followmg 
'Amend the bill by stnkmg out the emergency preamble ' 
Amend the amendment by st11kmg out all of the emergency preamble (page I, Imes 15 
to 28 m amendment) 
Amend the amendment m the 3rd mstructional paragraph (page 1, Imes 29 and 30 m 
amendment) by st11kmg out the followmg "and befme the emergency clause" 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or ienumbermg any nonconsecutive Part lette1 or 
section number to read consecutively 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Make Permanent the Ability of Certain Retailers and Distilleries to Sell Liquor for Off-premises Consumption and Cocktails for On-premises Consumption
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0201
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: FARRIN, WILLIAMS, JACKSON, BOYER, DOUDERA, POIRIER, RIELLY, RUDNICKI, SUPICA, TERRY
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1056, 28-A MRSA §1355-A

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No. 201
S.P. 101
In Senate, January 17, 2023
An Act to Make Permanent the Ability of Certain Retailers and 
Distilleries to Sell Liquor for Off-premises Consumption and 
Cocktails for On-premises Consumption
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 WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor and
Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: BOYER of Poland, DOUDERA 
of Camden, POIRIER of Skowhegan, RIELLY of Westbrook, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, 
SUPICA of Bangor, TERRY of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1056, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2021, c. 514, §1, is 
repealed.
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §1355-A, sub-§5, ¶F-1, as amended by PL 2021, c. 514, §2, 
is further amended by repealing the first blocked paragraph.
SUMMARY
This bill makes permanent the changes to the liquor laws, which are to be repealed 
March 30, 2025, allowing qualified on-premises retailers and qualified distilleries to sell 
liquor for off-premises consumption under certain conditions and the sale of cocktails for 
on-premises consumption at distilleries and small distilleries.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0201
Committee Amendment CA_A_S19 (Senate)

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An Act to Exempt Certain Motor Vehicle Dealers from Display Area Size Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0203
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STEWART, THERIAULT, JACKSON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §851, 29-A MRSA §952

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No. 203
S.P. 103
In Senate, January 17, 2023
An Act to Exempt Certain Motor Vehicle Dealers from Display Area 
Size Requirements
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Fort Kent and
Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §851, sub-§4, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §952, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 2021, c. 216, §24, is 
further amended to read:
D.  A suitable office in which business is conducted and records of the business are 
kept; and
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §952, sub-§1, ¶E, as amended by PL 2021, c. 216, §25, is 
further amended to read:
E.  At least one mechanic, who may be the owner, who has a thorough knowledge of 
the vehicles being handled.; and
Sec. 4.  29-A MRSA §952, sub-§1, ¶G is enacted to read:
G.  An improved display area of not less than 5,000 square feet in or immediately 
adjoining the applicant's established place of business.  This paragraph does not apply 
if a dealer sells fewer than 50 vehicles annually.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts a dealer that sells fewer than 50 vehicles annually from the 
requirement of maintaining an improved display area of not less than 5,000 square feet in 
or immediately adjoining its established place of business.
An Act to Ensure Safe Access to Schools by Implementing Interlocking Door Controller Technology
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0204
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STEWART, HARRINGTON, KEIM, LIBBY, BABIN, FOSTER, POLEWARCZYK, WHITE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4015

Legislative Document
No. 204
S.P. 104
In Senate, January 17, 2023
An Act to Ensure Safe Access to Schools by Implementing 
Interlocking Door Controller Technology
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senators: HARRINGTON of York, KEIM of Oxford, LIBBY of Cumberland, 
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, FOSTER of Dexter, POLEWARCZYK of 
Wiscasset, WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4015 is enacted to read:
§4015.  Interlocking door controller technology
A school administrative unit shall install interlocking door controller technology in 
every elementary school and secondary school in the unit.  The State shall provide funds 
to a school administrative unit to implement this section.  For purposes of this section, 
"interlocking door controller technology" means an area in between 2 doors separating the 
interior of a school from the exterior and where both doors cannot be opened at the same 
time.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a school administrative unit to install interlocking door controller 
technology in every elementary school and secondary school in the unit.  It requires the 
State to provide funds to a school administrative unit to install the interlocking door 
controller technology.
An Act to Update the Reimbursement for Travel-related Expenses Incurred as a Result of the Performance of Legislative Duties (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0205
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: JACKSON, TERRY, POULIOT, BRIDGEO, COLLINGS, MOONEN, OSHER, TALBOT ROSS, WOODSOME, ZEIGLER

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No. 205
S.P. 105
In Senate, January 17, 2023
An Act to Update the Reimbursement for Travel-related Expenses 
Incurred as a Result of the Performance of Legislative Duties
(AFTER DEADLINE)
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative TERRY of Gorham and
Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec, Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, COLLINGS of 
Portland, MOONEN of Portland, OSHER of Orono, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, 
WOODSOME of Waterboro, ZEIGLER of Montville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill, as emergency legislation, would update the reimbursement rate for travel-
related expenses that are incurred by Legislators performing their legislative duties.
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0206
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: SACHS

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No. 206
H.P. 127
House of Representatives, January 17, 2023
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from 
the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State 
Government and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill as emergency legislation proposes to make supplemental appropriations and 
allocations from the General Fund and other funds for the expenditures of State 
Government and to change certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations 
of State Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, as submitted by the Governor 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5.
The 
documents 
submitted 
by 
the 
Governor 
may 
be 
found 
here:   
https://legislature.maine.gov/12329.