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An Act Regarding Economic Development Funds for Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1115
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: COLLINGS, MOORE, CRAY, LANDRY, PARRY, BRENNER, CURRY, DUSON, LAWRENCE, POULIOT
Amends: 5 MRSA §13073

Legislative Document
No. 1115
H.P. 711
House of Representatives, March 9, 2023
An Act Regarding Economic Development Funds for Federally 
Recognized Indian Tribes
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, LANDRY of Farmington, PARRY of Arundel, Senators: 
BRENNER of Cumberland, CURRY of Waldo, DUSON of Cumberland, LAWRENCE of 
York, POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §13073, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§17 and 
19, is amended to read:
4.  Legislative allocation of fund required.  The Department of Economic and 
Community Development shall submit to the Legislature, through the budget process as 
required by chapter 149, its recommendations for disbursement from the fund.  The 
recommendations must ensure that 10% of the available funds is provided on an equitable 
basis to the federally recognized Indian tribes in this State.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §13073, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§17 and 
19, is amended to read:
5.  Expenditures from fund.  Upon approval of the allocation by the Legislature and 
approval of the allotment by the Governor, the State Controller shall authorize expenditures 
from the fund as approved by the department for the following purposes:
A.  Administrative expenses related to the fund;
B.  Grants to cities and towns under the fund; and
C.  Grants related to the fund and to other public and private organizations.; and
D.  Grants to federally recognized Indian tribes in this State in accordance with 
subsection 4.
Sec. 3.  New Markets Tax Credit Program access.  The Department of 
Economic and Community Development shall develop, in consultation with federally 
recognized Indian tribes in this State, a plan for ensuring those tribes have equitable access 
to the New Markets Tax Credit Program administered through the United States 
Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.
SUMMARY
This bill:
1.  Provides for 10% of the available funds in the Community Development Block 
Grant Program to be provided on an equitable basis to the federally recognized Indian tribes 
in this State; and
2.  Directs the Department of Economic and Community Development to develop, in 
consultation with federally recognized Indian tribes in this State, a plan for ensuring those 
tribes have equitable access to the New Markets Tax Credit Program administered through 
the United States Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial 
Institutions Fund.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1116
Committee Amendment CA_A_H374 (House)

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An Act to Reduce the Sales Tax on Automobiles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1118
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BALDACCI, PERRY, TIMBERLAKE, FAULKINGHAM
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 1118
S.P. 452
In Senate, March 9, 2023
An Act to Reduce the Sales Tax on Automobiles
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Bangor and
Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter 
Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§115 is enacted to read:
115.  Portion of value of automobile.  For sales of automobiles occurring on or after 
January 1, 2024, the first $7,500 of the maker's list price, as determined pursuant to section 
1482, subsection 4, of that automobile.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts from the sales and use tax the first $7,500 of the maker's list price of 
an automobile, including a pickup truck or van, purchased on or after January 1, 2024.
An Act to Ensure That the Will of the Voters Is Reflected in Interim Appointments of United States Senators
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1117
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BOYER, EATON, FAULKINGHAM, GREENWOOD, MILLIKEN, RISEMAN, RUDNICKI, WARREN, GROHOSKI
Amends: 21-A MRSA §391

Legislative Document
No. 1117
H.P. 713
House of Representatives, March 9, 2023
An Act to Ensure That the Will of the Voters Is Reflected in Interim 
Appointments of United States Senators
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, 
GREENWOOD of Wales, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, RISEMAN of Harrison, RUDNICKI of 
Fairfield, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §391, sub-§1, as corrected by RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §50, is 
amended to read:
1.  Interim appointment.  Within a reasonable time after the vacancy occurs, the 
Governor shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy until that person's successor 
is elected and qualified.  If the person who vacated the office was enrolled in a political 
party at the time of that person's last election to that office, the qualified person appointed 
to fill the vacancy must have been enrolled in that party at the time the office was vacated 
and must be enrolled in that party at the time the qualified person is appointed.  If the person 
who vacated the office was not enrolled in a political party at the time of that person's last 
election to that office, the qualified person appointed to fill the vacancy may not have been 
enrolled in a political party at the time the office was vacated and may not be enrolled in a 
political party at the time the qualified person is appointed.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that if there is a vacancy in the office of United States Senator and 
the person who vacated the office was enrolled in a political party at the time of that 
person's last election to that office, the qualified person appointed to fill the vacancy must 
have been enrolled in that party at the time the office was vacated and must be enrolled in 
that party at the time the qualified person is appointed.  If the person who vacated the office 
was not enrolled in a political party at the time of that person's last election to that office, 
the qualified person appointed to fill the vacancy may not have been enrolled in a political 
party at the time the office was vacated and may not be enrolled in a political party at the 
time the qualified person is appointed.
An Act to Clanfy the Cnmmal Statutes with Regard to Assaults on Emergency Medical Services Persons
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1119
Committee Amendment CA_A_S360 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to SP 453, L D 1119, "An Act to Clanfy the 
Cnmmal Statutes with Regard to Assaults on Emergency Medical Services Persons" 
Amend the bill m section 1 m §752-C m subsection 1 m the 3rd lme (page 1, lme 7 m 
L D) by stnkmg out the followmg "section 82" and msertmg the followmg 'chapter 2-B' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the maJonty report of the committee, makes a techmcal 
change providmg that an emergency medical services person is one who 1s licensed under 
the Mame Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 2-B 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 131LR0717(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 06/14/23 f!k'a<:-
LD 1119 
LR 717(02) 
An Act to Clarify the Cnmmal Statutes with Regard to Assaults on Emergency Medical Services 
Persons 
Fl.seal Note for BIil as Amended by Cormmttee Amendment n" c 
~ 3toW 
Committee: Cnmmal Justice and Pubbc Safety 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current b1enmum cost mcrease - General Fund 
Mmor revenue mcrease - General Fund 
Mmor revenue mcrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correct1onal and Jud1C1al Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class C cnmes The bill provides that, w1thm an emergency room, 1t 1s a Class C cnme of assault to 
mtent10nally, knowmgly or recklessly cause bodily mJury to a hospital employee or contractor The current average 
cost of mcarceratmg one md1v1dual for a smgle year 1s $55,203 
The add1t10nal workload associated with the 1mmmal number of new felony cases filed m the court system does not 
reqmre add1t10nal fundmg at this time 
The collect10n of add1t10nal fine revenue will mcrease General Fund and dedicated revenue by mmor amounts 
LR0717(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Install a Smcide Barner on the Penobscot Narrows Bndge
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1120
Committee Amendment CA_A_S234 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to SP 454, L D 1120, "Resolve, to Install a 
Smcide Barner on the Penobscot Narrows Bndge" 
Amend the resolve m section 2 m the first lme (page 1, lme 18 m L D ) by stnkmg out 
the followmg "Begmnmg" and msertmg the followmg 'Resolved: That, begmmng' 
Amend the resolve by msertmg after section 2 the followmg 
'Sec. 3. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the followmg 
appropnations and allocations are made 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Highway and Bridge Capital 0406 
Imtrntive Provides one-time allocations to construct and mamtam pedestnan bamei fences 
on the Penobscot Narrows Bndge 
IDGHW AY FUND 
Capital Expenditures 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
Capital Expenditures 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
2024-25 
$1,200,000 
$0 
$1,200,000 
$0 
2023-24 
2024-25 
$800,000 
$0 
$800,000 
$0 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
coMM,TIEE AMENDMENT "f-1 .. to s p -4;4, Lo 1120 cs-zil-7) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section and makes a techmcal 
change 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/27/23 ;$Pae 
LD 1120 
LR 1155(02) 
Resolve, to Install a Smcide Barrier on the Penobscot Narrows Bridge 
Fl.seal Note for Bill as Amended by Comrmttee Amendment ''fl' (5 z.3'{) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
ProJections 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
Highway Fund 
ppropriations/ Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$1,200,000 
$1,200,000 
$800,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
The bill mcludes a one-time Highway Fund allocat10n of $1,200,000 and a one-time Federal Expenditures Fund 
allocation of $800,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 to the Department ofTransportat10n to construct and mspect pedestnan 
bamer fences on the Penobscot Narrows Bndge 
LRl 155(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide Rural Sober Living Housing for Mothers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1116
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SUPICA, JACKSON, BOYER, FAY, GERE, GUERRETTE, JAVNER, STOVER, MOORE, POULIOT
Amends: 5 MRSA §20058

Legislative Document
No. 1116
H.P. 712
House of Representatives, March 9, 2023
An Act to Provide Rural Sober Living Housing for Mothers
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, FAY of Raymond, GERE of Kennebunkport, 
GUERRETTE of Caribou, JAVNER of Chester, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: MOORE of 
Washington, POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §20058 is enacted to read:
§20058.  Rural recovery residences for mothers and children
1. Recovery residences for mothers and children. The Maine State Housing 
Authority shall contract for the construction of at least 15 housing units in certified recovery 
residences under section 20057 that provide services to mothers recovering from substance 
use disorder and their minor children.
2. Location. The certified recovery residences contracted under this section must be 
located in counties with a county seat of no more than 35,000 residents and must be in close 
proximity to public transportation or provide transportation to residents of the certified 
recovery residences. 
3. Services. A certified recovery residence must provide the following:
A. A central shared living and meeting space;
B. Recovery support services based on the needs of each resident; and
C. Support for reunification services with minor children based on the needs of each 
resident.
4. Staffing. Each certified recovery residence contracted under this section must be 
staffed by peer-to-peer staff, who must be paid at least livable wages, as defined in Title 
26, section 1-A. 
5. Fund. The Rural Recovery Residence Fund is established as a nonlapsing fund to 
receive funds to support the activities described in this section. The Maine State Housing 
Authority shall distribute funds through a competitive bid process to grantees, who will 
provide a minimum of 1:1 matching funds.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Maine State Housing Authority to contract for the construction of 
at least 15 housing units, to be located in certified recovery residences and in counties with 
a county seat of no more than 35,000 residents. The certified recovery residences are 
required to serve mothers recovering from substance use disorder and promote 
reunification with minor children and are required to be staffed with peer-to-peer staff. The 
bill establishes the Rural Recovery Residence Fund to receive funds to support the certified 
recovery residences. The bill requires that the Maine State Housing Authority distribute 
funds through a competitive bid process to grantees, who will provide a minimum of 1:1 
matching funds.
Resolve, to Install a Suicide Barrier on the Penobscot Narrows Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1120
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CURRY, ARFORD, CHIPMAN, GROHOSKI, LYFORD, GEIGER, PAUL, RUSSELL, WILLIAMS

Legislative Document
No. 1120
S.P. 454
In Senate, March 9, 2023
Resolve, to Install a Suicide Barrier on the Penobscot Narrows 
Bridge
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick and
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, GROHOSKI of Hancock, LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, 
LYFORD of Penobscot, Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, PAUL of Winterport, 
RUSSELL of Verona Island, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, a common method of suicide is jumping from high structures, including 
bridges, buildings and parking structures; and
Whereas, the Penobscot Narrows Bridge, with its substantial height of well over 100 
feet combined with its lack of safety barriers, presents a dangerous risk for people with 
suicidal ideations; and
Whereas, there have been numerous suicide attempts from the Penobscot Narrows 
Bridge since its construction in 2006, many of them resulting in death; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Pedestrian barrier fences. Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall construct and maintain pedestrian barrier fences on the Penobscot 
Narrows Bridge crossing the Penobscot River on Route 3 between the Town of Prospect 
and the Town of Verona Island for the purpose of suicide prevention.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Beginning 6 months after the effective date of this resolve and every 
subsequent 6 months until the fences are installed as required in section 1, the Department 
of Transportation shall report on the progress of the installation to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to construct and maintain 
pedestrian barrier fences on the Penobscot Narrows Bridge for the purpose of suicide 
prevention and requires the department to report on its progress every 6 months until the 
installation of the fences is complete.
Resolve, to Rename Bridges in the Town of Cornish
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1122
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 1122
S.P. 456
In Senate, March 9, 2023
Resolve, to Rename Bridges in the Town of Cornish
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Sec. 1.  Sokokis Trail bridge in Cornish renamed.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation shall designate Bridge 3859 on Sokokis Trail in the Town of 
Cornish, which crosses the Little River and is currently known as the Route 5/Little River 
Bridge, the Harriet Tubman Memorial Bridge.
Sec. 2.  Main Street bridge in Cornish renamed.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation shall designate Bridge 3024 on Main Street in the Town of 
Cornish, which crosses Douglas Brook and is currently known as the Tannery Bridge, the 
9/11 Memorial Bridge.
Sec. 3.  Depot Road bridge in Cornish renamed.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation shall designate Bridge 3025 on Depot Road in the Town of 
Cornish, which crosses the Saco River and is currently known as the Depot Bridge, the 
Veterans Memorial Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 3859 over 
the Little River in the Town of Cornish the Harriet Tubman Memorial Bridge, Bridge 3024 
over Douglas Brook in the Town of Cornish the 9/11 Memorial Bridge and Bridge 3025 
over the Saco River in the Town of Cornish the Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Resolve, Drrectmg the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to Study Paymg Bonuses to Agents for Sellmg Certam Powerball Tickets
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1125
Committee Amendment CA_A_S69 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"~ "to SP 459, L D 1125, "Resolve, Drrectmg the 
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to Study Paymg Bonuses to Agents 
for Sellmg Certam Powerball Tickets" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and subst1tutmg the followmg 
'Resolve, D1rectmg the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to 
Study Paymg Bonuses to Agents for Sellmg Certam Wmnmg Lottery Tickets' 
Amend the resolve m sect10n 1 m the 3rd line (page 1, lme 3 m L D) by msertmg after 
the following "tickets" the followmg ', Mega Mdbons tickets and Lotto America 
tickets' 
Amend the resolve m section 1 m the 6th lme (page 1, line 6 m L D ) by mserting after 
the followmg "tickets" the followmg ', Mega Mtlhons tickets and Lotto America tickets' 
Amend the resolve m section 1 m the 7th lme (page 1, lme 7 m L D ) by msertmg after 
the following "tickets" the followmg ', MegaMtlhons tickets and Lotto America tickets' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
sect10n number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the unam10us report of the committee adds Mega Millions 
tickets and Lotto America tickets to the study 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/21/23 feae 
LD 1125 
LR 1040(02) 
Resolve, Directmg the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to Study Paymg 
Bonuses to Agents for Selling Certain Powerball Tickets 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '}f' (,s-bi) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost increase - General Fund 
Any add1t10nal costs to the Bureau of Alcohohc Beverages and Lottery Operat10ns to complete a study regardmg 
bonus payments to persons hcensed to sell lottery tickets for wmnmg tickets that are not grand pnze wmners and 
to develop a system to pay bonuses to persons sellmg wmnmg tickets with pnzes over $10,000 that are not giand 
wmners are ant1c1pated to be mmor and can be absorbed w1thm ex1stmg budgeted resources 
LRI040(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to Study Paying Bonuses to Agents for Selling Certain Powerball Tickets
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1125
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, LYMAN, MORRIS

Legislative Document
No. 1125
S.P. 459
In Senate, March 9, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery 
Operations to Study Paying Bonuses to Agents for Selling Certain 
Powerball Tickets
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 LYMAN of Livermore Falls and
Representative: MORRIS of Turner.
Sec. 1.  Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of 
Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to study paying bonuses for 
selling certain winning Powerball tickets. Resolved: That the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery 
Operations shall study paying bonuses to persons licensed to sell lottery tickets for selling 
winning Powerball tickets over $10,000 that are not grand prize winners and develop a 
system to pay bonuses to persons selling winning Powerball tickets with prizes over 
$10,000 that are not grand prize winners.
Sec. 2.  Report. Resolved: That, no later than December 6, 2023, the Department 
of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery 
Operations shall submit a report based upon the study in section 1, along with any 
recommended legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs, 
which may report out legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 
131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau 
of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to study paying bonuses to persons licensed 
to sell lottery tickets for winning Powerball tickets that are not grand prize winners and 
develop a system to pay bonuses to persons selling winning Powerball tickets with prizes 
over $10,000 that are not grand prize winners.
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Create a Process for Real-time Confirmation of Live Bait Retailer's Licenses by Electronic Means
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1127
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: RENY

Legislative Document
No. 1127
S.P. 464
In Senate, March 9, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife to Create a Process for Real-time Confirmation of Live Bait 
Retailer's Licenses by Electronic Means
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
Sec. 1. Confirmation of live bait retailer's license by electronic means. 
Resolved: That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall develop a process 
to provide a real-time confirmation of a person's live bait retailer's license by electronic 
means upon receipt of the applicable license fee pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 12, section 12551-A, subsection 4.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to develop a 
process to provide a real-time confirmation of a person's live bait retailer's license by 
electronic means upon receipt of the applicable license fee.
Resolve, to Increase Community Action Grants
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1126
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: RENY, STOVER, SARGENT

Legislative Document
No. 1126
S.P. 463
In Senate, March 9, 2023
Resolve, to Increase Community Action Grants
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay and
Representative: SARGENT of York.
Sec. 1. Community action grant amount increase.  Resolved:  That the Office 
of Policy Innovation and the Future shall increase to $100,000 the maximum community 
action grant amount that a project of a single community may receive.  For the purposes of 
this section, "community action grant" means a grant to support projects that reduce energy 
use and costs or make the community more resilient to climate change effects, such as 
flooding, extreme weather, drought and public health impacts.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to increase to 
$100,000 the maximum community action grant amount that a project of a single 
community may receive.  A community action grant is a grant to support projects that 
reduce energy use and costs or make the community more resilient to climate change 
effects.
An Act to Address Student Hunger and Nutrition Through Expanded Access to Free Milk in Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1128
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S747 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A- "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 465, 
L.D. 1128, "An Act to Address Student Hunger and Nutrition Through Expanded Access 
to Free Milk in Schools" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Free Milk Fund N451 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to reimburse school administrative units that participate 
in the National School Lunch Program and choose to provide milk at no cost to students 
who do not receive a lunch through a school food service program established in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6602. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
School Finance and Operations Z078 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$262,500 
$262,500 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the staffing and system enhancement costs to 
upgrade the claim reimbursement system in order to reimburse school administrative units 
that participate in the National School Lunch Program and choose to provide milk at no 
cost to students who do not receive a lunch through a school food service program 
established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6602. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
$0 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2024-25 
$3,147 
$20,000 
$23,147 
ROS 
SENATE AMENDMENT" f)r "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 465, L.D. 1128 (5/l l/lj 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
2023-24 
2024-25 
GENERAL FUND 
$0 
$285,647 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
$0 
$285,647 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations section. 
SPONSORED BY: 
{I½ • (l, ~11\,-k 
--------------
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/08/24 feae 
LD 1128 
LR 852(05) 
An Act to Address Student Hunger and Nutrition Through Expanded Access to Free Milk in Schools 
• Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A" to Committee Amendment "A" (S-7'17j 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
~ppropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($285,647) 
$285,647 
($285,647) 
$285,647 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
This amendment moves the one-time General Fund appropriations included in the bill from fiscal year 2023-24 to 
fiscal year 2024-25. 
LR0852(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Address Student Hunger and Nutntmn Through Expanded Access to Free Milk m Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1128
Committee Amendment CA_B_S237 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "O " to S P 465, L D 1128, "An Act to Address 
Student Hunger and Nutntmn Through Expanded Access to Free Milk m Schools" 
Amend the bill m sectmn 1 m subsect10n 1-A m the last 3 Imes (page 1, Imes 21 to 23 
m L D ) by stnkmg out the following "The State shall provide to the pubhc school fundmg 
equal to the cost of milk for students who do not receive a meal through the National School 
Lunch Program " 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the mmonty report of the committee, strikes the reqmrement 
for the State to provide fundmg for free milk for schools 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/23/23 ;'k,ae 
LD 1128 
LR 852(03) 
An Act to Address Student Hunger and Nutrition Through Expanded Access to Free MIik m Schools 
Fl.seal Note for Bdl as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ii' { S-z.37) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
U 
State Mandates 
Reqmred ActJ.VIty 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential State Mandate - Unfunded 
Requires a public school that participates m the Nat10nal School Lunch Program to 
provide free milk to a student dunng the student's lunch regardless of whether that 
student receives a lunch through that program 
Umt Affected 
Local Cost 
School 
$ 
262,500 
The required local activities m this bill may represent a state mandate pursuant to the Constltut10n of Mame If the bill 
does reqmre a local umt of government to expand or modify its activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures 
from local revenue, the state mandate provisions of the Constltut10n of Mame reqmre either ( 1) General Fund 
appropnat10ns be provided to fund at least 90% of any addit10nal necessitated local costs of the mandate, or (2) a 
Mandate Pi eamble be added to the bill and two-thuds of the members of each House vote to exempt the mandate from 
the fundmg reqmrement If the bill does represent a state mandate and neither one of these act10ns occurs, the local 
umts of government will not be reqmred to nnplement the mandated activities 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The cost to school admmistratlve units that participate m the National School Lunch Program to provide free lllllk to a 
student dunng the student's lunch regardless of whether that student receives a lunch through that program is 
estunated to be $262,500 per year This estimate assumes 10 free lllllks per day will be provided to students for each 
of the 175 school days per year at approxnnately 500 schools statewide 
LR0852(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1129
Committee Amendment CA_A_H641 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Reduce the Burden of Asset Recovery on Family Caregivers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1130
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FAY

Legislative Document
No. 1130
H.P. 715
House of Representatives, March 9, 2023
An Act to Reduce the Burden of Asset Recovery on Family 
Caregivers
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to provide credits to offset asset recovery based on the work of 
family caregivers that reduces the amount of time a person would otherwise have received 
care in a nursing facility.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1132
Committee Amendment CA_A_H666 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1136
Committee Amendment CA_A_H491 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Ensure that Carbon Credits Can Be Sold on Forest Land Enrolled in the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1135
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BOYLE, BLACK, COLLINGS, MADIGAN, MALON, PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 1135
H.P. 721
House of Representatives, March 13, 2023
An Act to Ensure that Carbon Credits Can Be Sold on Forest Land 
Enrolled in the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYLE of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, MALON of Biddeford, 
PERRY of Bangor.
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 allow a person that owns wooded property enrolled in the Maine Tree 
Growth Tax Law to sell carbon credits for that property and stay enrolled in the Maine Tree 
Growth Tax Law as long as timber harvesting was not prohibited under the carbon credit 
agreement.
An Act Regarding Emergency Management Funding for Municipal Shelters
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1133
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: ADAMS

Legislative Document
No. 1133
H.P. 719
House of Representatives, March 13, 2023
An Act Regarding Emergency Management Funding for Municipal 
Shelters
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ADAMS of Lebanon.
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 enact provisions regarding emergency management funding for 
municipal shelters.
An Act to Clarify Term Limitations for Legislators, Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1136
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TERRY, DAUGHTRY, VITELLI
Amends: 21-A MRSA §552

Legislative Document
No. 1136
H.P. 722
House of Representatives, March 13, 2023
An Act to Clarify Term Limitations for Legislators, Constitutional 
Officers and the State Auditor
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §552, sub-§2, as enacted by IB 1993, c. 1, §1 and affected by 
§2, is amended to read:
2.  Term.  "Term" means a full term of office or any portion of a term that began during 
the first regular session of the Legislature served by an elected official in an office subject 
to the provisions of this chapter.
Sec. 2.  Effective date. This Act takes effect December 4, 2024.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the definition of "term" for the purposes of term limits for State 
Senators and Representatives, the Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State, the Attorney 
General and the State Auditor to specify that a full term begins in the first regular session 
of the Legislature.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1136
Committee Amendment CA_B_H492 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Improve Ferry Service Reliability by Providing Scholarships at the Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1139
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S748 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" ft" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 466, 
L.D. 1139, "An Act to Improve Ferry Service Reliability by Providing Scholarships at the 
Maine Maritime Academy" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 
Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
MARITIME ACADEMY, MAINE 
Maritime Academy - Operations 0035 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the Workforce Development Scholarship Program 
that provides scholarships to students earning the initial credits necessary to work for a 
state, municipal, private or quasi-public ferry service operator located in and serving 
residents of the State. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Maritime Academy - Operations 0035 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$143,750 
$143,750 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to support the costs of marketing the Workforce 
Development Scholarship Program that provides scholarships to students earning the initial 
credits necessary to work for a state, municipal, private or quasi-public ferry service 
operator located in and serving residents of the State. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
MARITIME ACADEMY, MAINE 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
Page l - 131LR1154(04) 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2023-24 
SENA TE.AMENDMENT 
2024-25 
$35,000 
$35,000 
2024-25 
oC:>. 
~ 
SENATEAMENDMENT"A- "to COMMITTEEAMENDMENT"A" to S.P. 466, L.D. I 139(5-14i') 
GENERAL FUND 
$0 
$178,750 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
$0 
$178,750 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the fiscal year 2023-24 funding. 
SPONSORED BY: 
vtA t (l,J f(,;(.., vGJ 
----~~--~-----
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/08/24 feae 
LD 1139 
LR 1154(04) 
An Act to Improve Ferry Service Reliability by Providing Scholarships at the Maine Maritime 
Academy 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'Pr" to Committee Amendment "A"(~ 7'-/'6) 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($178,750) 
($178,750) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment eliminates the fiscal year 2023-24 General Fund appropriations totaling $178,750 to Maine Maritime 
Academy for the Workforce Development Scholarship Program as well as the marketing of the program. 
LRI 154(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Allow All-terrain Vehicle Traffic on a Section of Trail in the City of Caribou
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1140
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, THERIAULT, CHIPMAN, FARRIN, STEWART, ALBERT, BABIN, GUERRETTE

Legislative Document
No. 1140
S.P. 467
In Senate, March 13, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Allow All-
terrain Vehicle Traffic on a Section of Trail in the City of Caribou
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Fort Kent and
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, FARRIN of Somerset, STEWART of Aroostook, 
Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, GUERRETTE of 
Caribou.
Sec. 1.  Portion of Aroostook Valley Trail; all-terrain vehicles.  Resolved:  
That the Department of Transportation shall allow all-terrain vehicle traffic on an 
approximately 3.1-mile section of the Aroostook Valley Trail in the City of Caribou 
extending from the point where Fort Fairfield Road becomes Fort Street, at the bridge 
crossing the Aroostook River, and running along the Aroostook River.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to allow all-terrain vehicle traffic 
on an approximately 3.1-mile section of the Aroostook Valley Trail in the City of Caribou 
extending from the point where Fort Fairfield Road becomes Fort Street, at the bridge 
crossing the Aroostook River, and running along the Aroostook River.
An Act to Improve Ferry Service Reliability by Providing Scholarships at the Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1139
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CURRY, ZEIGLER, BEEBE-CENTER, GROHOSKI, MATLACK, RUSSELL

Legislative Document
No. 1139
S.P. 466
In Senate, March 13, 2023
An Act to Improve Ferry Service Reliability by Providing 
Scholarships at the Maine Maritime Academy
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville and
Senators: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, GROHOSKI of Hancock, Representatives: MATLACK 
of St. George, RUSSELL of Verona Island.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. Scholarship program.  The Maine Maritime Academy shall create the 
Workforce Development Scholarship Program to provide scholarships in an amount not to 
exceed $1,250 for each student for a minimum of 115 students at the academy to assist 
those students in earning the initial credits necessary to work at the Maine State Ferry 
Service.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
MARITIME ACADEMY, MAINE
Maritime Academy - Operations 0035
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for a workforce development scholarship program that 
provides scholarships to students earning the initial credits necessary to work at the Maine 
State Ferry Service.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$143,750
$143,750
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$143,750
$143,750
Maritime Academy - Operations 0035
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to support the costs of marketing a workforce 
development scholarship program that provides scholarships to students earning the initial 
credits necessary to work at the Maine State Ferry Service.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$35,000
$35,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$35,000
$35,000
MARITIME ACADEMY, MAINE
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2023-24
2024-25
GENERAL FUND
$178,750
$178,750
__________
__________
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$178,750
$178,750
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Maine Maritime Academy to create the Workforce Development 
Scholarship Program to assist students in earning the initial credits necessary to work at the 
Maine State Ferry Service.
An Act to Eliminate Motor Vehicle Registration Fees for Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Emergency Medical Services Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1142
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STEWART
Amends: 29-A MRSA §501, 29-A MRSA §501-A

Legislative Document
No. 1142
S.P. 469
In Senate, March 13, 2023
An Act to Eliminate Motor Vehicle Registration Fees for Volunteer 
Firefighters and Volunteer Emergency Medical Services Providers
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §501, last ¶, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 390, §1, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §501-A is enacted to read:
§501-A.  Exemptions from registration fee
The following persons are exempt from the registration fees under section 501.
1.  Firefighter; emergency medical services provider.  A volunteer firefighter or 
volunteer emergency medical services provider, as defined by the Secretary of State by 
rule, who possesses or applies for a registration certificate is exempt from the registration 
fee under section 501 for a motor vehicle that is the person's primary means of 
transportation. The Secretary of State shall adopt rules to define "volunteer firefighter" and 
"volunteer emergency medical services provider." Rules adopted pursuant to this 
subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
2.  Gold star family.  A person possessing or applying for a registration certificate and 
a set of gold star family registration plates pursuant to section 524‑B is exempt from 
registration fees under section 501 for the motor vehicle registered or to be registered.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts a volunteer firefighter and a volunteer emergency medical services 
provider from paying registration fees for a vehicle that is the primary means of 
transportation. The bill directs the Secretary of State to define "volunteer firefighter" and 
"volunteer emergency medical services provider." The bill provides for the Secretary of 
State to adopt rules related to this exemption.
Current law provides an exemption from motor vehicle registration fees for a person 
applying for a registration certificate and a set of gold star family plates.  This bill moves 
that provision to a new statutory section for exemptions from registration fees.
An Act to Ban Monitoring Software Targeting Maine Students
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1144
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TIPPING, BRAKEY, GROHOSKI, MILLIKEN, O'NEIL
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4015

Legislative Document
No. 1144
S.P. 471
In Senate, March 13, 2023
An Act to Ban Monitoring Software Targeting Maine Students
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, GROHOSKI of Hancock, 
Representatives: MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, O'NEIL of Saco.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4015 is enacted to read:
§4015.  Monitoring software prohibited
A school administrative unit or other public actor may not install monitoring software 
on an electronic device that may be used by a student of the school administrative unit 
outside of school. For the purposes of this section, "monitoring software" means any device 
that may be used by a public actor to observe, photograph, hear, record, amplify or 
broadcast sounds or events when the electronic device is being used by a student other than 
when the student intends to provide the public actor that access. "Public actor" means any 
employee of a state, county, municipal or quasi-municipal government or other actor acting 
on behalf of a school administrative unit.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a school administrative unit or other public actor acting on behalf of 
a school administrative unit from installing monitoring software on an electronic device 
that may be used by a student outside of school to monitor that student except when the 
student intends to use the electronic device for that purpose.