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An Act to Protect the Practice of Certam Cardiovascular Professionals
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0844
Committee Amendment CA_A_H97 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §9854

COMMITTEE AMENDivIBNT " A " to HP 533, L D 844, "An Act to Protect the 
Practice of Certam Cardiovascular Professionals" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and mserting the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §9854, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2015, c 429, §§ 19 and 20, is 
further amended to read 
3. Exceptions. The reqmrement of a license shall does not apply to 
A A dentist, dental hygiemst or dental radiographer licensed undei chapter 143, 
C A resident physician or a student enrolled in and attendmg a school or college of 
medicme, osteopathy, chiropiactic, podiatry, dentistry or iadmlogic technology 01 an 
mdividual who 1s concurrently obtammg the education and chmcal trammg required 
by the board by rule who applies iomzing radiation to a human bemg while under the 
supervis10n of a hcensed practitioner, er 
D Any pe1son servmg in the Umted States Armed Services or pub he health set vice 01 
employed by the Veterans' Adm1n1strat10H Umted States Department of Veterans 
Affa1rs or other federal agency performmg ltts the person's official duties, provided that 
as long as the duties are hmited to that service or employment-& 
E A cardiovascular technologist credentialed by the Commission on Accreditation of 
Alhed Health Educatmn :Programs, Cardiovascular Credentialmg Intematmnal or a 
successor orgamzat1on who IS performmg the actlvit1es permitted under this paragraph 
and IS acting under the delegated authouty and d1rect superv1S1on of a physician while 
the physician 1s performing cardiac cathetenzatlon or electrophysiology procedures 
For the purposes of this paragraph. the activities penmtted are hmited to p1ocedure 
table actions that are necessa1:y during cardiac cathetei ization 01 electrophysiology 
procedures, mcludmg enabling fluoroscopy to start the procedure, changing the field 
of view, posittomng the image mtens1fier, admstmg collimation, placing the wedge 
filter, pannmg the procedure table during exposure. stepping on the pedal at the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to HP 533, L D 844 
physician's d1rect10n when the physician cannot reach the pedal and perfornung other 
srrmlar act10ns under the delegated authority and direct superv1s10n of the physician' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill 
The amendment exempts a credentialed 
card10vascular technologist from hcensure under the Mame Revised Statutes, Title 32, 
chapter 103, the Medical Radiation Health and Safety Act, when the card10vascula1 
technologist is performmg certam activities and actmg under the delegated authority and 
direct supervision of a physician whtle the physician 1s performmg cardiac cathetenzat10n 
or electrophys1ology procedm es 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Protect the Practice of Certain Cardiovascular Professionals
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0844
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MILLETT, BRENNER, CYRWAY, MATHIESON, PERRY, ZAGER, BAILEY

Legislative Document
No. 844
H.P. 533
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Protect the Practice of Certain Cardiovascular 
Professionals
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and
Representatives: CYRWAY of Albion, MATHIESON of Kittery, PERRY of Calais, ZAGER 
of Portland, Senator: BAILEY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA c. 98 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 98
CARDIOVASCULAR PROFESSIONALS
§9731.  Practice protected
This Title may not be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services or 
activities of a person who has been formally trained and issued credentials by a nationally 
recognized association of cardiovascular professionals to perform actions dictated by and 
performed in the presence of a physician while the physician is performing cardiac 
catheterization or electrophysiology procedures.
SUMMARY
This bill ensures that cardiovascular professionals who have been formally trained and 
issued credentials by a nationally recognized association of cardiovascular professionals 
may perform actions necessary to assist a physician while the physician is performing 
cardiac catheterization or electrophysiology procedures.
An Act to Require Labeling and Signs to Warn Consumers About the Harmful Effects of Cannabis on Animals
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0845
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CARLOW, CYRWAY, MORRIS, POIRIER
Amends: 28-B MRSA §701, 28-B MRSA §702

Legislative Document
No. 845
H.P. 534
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Require Labeling and Signs to Warn Consumers About 
the Harmful Effects of Cannabis on Animals
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CARLOW of Buxton.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CYRWAY of Albion, MORRIS of Turner, POIRIER of 
Skowhegan.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-B MRSA §701, sub-§1, ¶K, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 
and amended by PL 2021, c. 669, §5, is further amended to read:
K.  For edible cannabis products, a nutritional fact panel; and
Sec. 2.  28-B MRSA §701, sub-§1, ¶K-1 is enacted to read:
K-1.  The following statement made in clear and conspicuous writing: "This product 
contains tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which is harmful to animals even in residual 
amounts."; and
Sec. 3.  28-B MRSA §702, sub-§2, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6, 
is amended to read:
C.  A prohibition on opt-in advertising or marketing that does not permit an easy and 
permanent opt-out feature; and
Sec. 4.  28-B MRSA §702, sub-§2, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6, 
is amended to read:
D.  A prohibition on advertising or marketing directed toward location-based devices, 
including, but not limited to, cellular telephones, unless the marketing is a mobile 
device application installed on the device by the owner of the device who is 21 years 
of age or older and includes a permanent and easy opt-out feature.; and
Sec. 5.  28-B MRSA §702, sub-§2, ¶E is enacted to read:
E.  Requiring a cannabis store to place in clear public view in the store a sign that states:  
"Products sold in this store may contain tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which is 
harmful to animals even in residual amounts."
SUMMARY
This bill requires cannabis stores to label their adult use cannabis and adult use 
cannabis products with a message stating that the products contain or may contain 
tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which is harmful to animals even in residual amounts, and 
to place signs in the store with the same message.
An Act to Require Direct Wine Shippers to Comply with Maine Beverage Container Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0846
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, HICKMAN, ANDREWS, COLLINGS, HEPLER, MONTELL, STOVER, BRENNER
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1403-A

Legislative Document
No. 846
H.P. 535
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Require Direct Wine Shippers to Comply with Maine 
Beverage Container Laws
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, COLLINGS of Portland, HEPLER of Woolwich, 
MONTELL of Gardiner, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1403-A, sub-§15, as amended by PL 2015, c. 166, §5, is 
repealed.
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §1403-A, sub-§15-A is enacted to read:
15-A.  Compliance with beverage container laws.  Wine shipped pursuant to this 
section must comply with Title 38, chapter 33.
SUMMARY
This bill requires wine shipped by direct wine shippers to comply with Maine beverage 
container laws.
An Act to Support Law Enforcement in Interactions with Individuals with Histories of Trauma
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0847
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, CARLOW, GATTINE, LOOKNER, MILLIKEN, SALISBURY, TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 847
H.P. 536
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Support Law Enforcement in Interactions with 
Individuals with Histories of Trauma
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, GATTINE of Westbrook, LOOKNER 
of Portland, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Speaker TALBOT ROSS 
of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA Pt. 16 is enacted to read:
PART 16
TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING AND EMBEDDED CLINICAL SOCIAL 
WORKERS
CHAPTER 901
TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING AND EMBEDDED CLINICAL SOCIAL 
WORKERS PROGRAM
§8001.  Trauma-informed training and embedded clinical social workers program
1.  Definitions.  As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Trauma-informed training" means training to recognize the presence of trauma 
symptoms and acknowledge the role that trauma can play in people's lives, including 
by engaging with individuals with histories of trauma.
2.  Training program and embedded clinical social workers.  The Department of 
Public Safety shall develop and implement a program to provide law enforcement officers 
with trauma-informed training. The department shall work with municipalities to develop 
and implement a program to employ clinical social workers to work embedded within 
municipal police departments.
3.  Rules.  The Commissioner of Public Safety may adopt rules to implement this 
section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Public Safety to develop and implement a program 
to provide law enforcement officers with trauma-informed training and requires the 
department to work with municipalities to develop and implement a program to employ 
clinical social workers to work embedded within municipal police departments.
An Act to Expunge Certain Nonviolent Drug Crimes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0848
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM, JACKSON, ANDREWS, CLOUTIER, TALBOT ROSS, TERRY, VITELLI

Legislative Document
No. 848
H.P. 537
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Expunge Certain Nonviolent Drug Crimes
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of 
Portland, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA c. 313 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 313
EXPUNGEMENT OF RECORDS
§2321.  Expungement of records of nonviolent crimes
1.  Drug possession crimes.  A person convicted of violating Title 17-A, section 
1107-A may petition the court in which the conviction was recorded to expunge the record 
of the conviction after a period of 5 years from the completion of the sentence.  The court 
shall order all records of the conviction expunged if the defendant has not been convicted 
of a crime in this State or any other jurisdiction since the conviction subject to the petition 
and has no formal charging instrument for a crime pending in this State or any other 
jurisdiction.
2.  State Bureau of Identification.  Following receipt of a court order for expungement 
under subsection 1, the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau 
of Identification shall make the necessary arrangements with the identification division of 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation to have all references to the expunged crime deleted 
from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's identification record and any state materials 
returned to the contributing agency.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a person convicted of violating the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, 
section 1107-A to petition the court where the person was convicted to expunge all records 
of the crime 5 years after the completion of the person's sentence.  Expungement is not 
available for persons who have subsequent convictions or pending criminal charges.
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Workmg Group to Review the Process for Ongomg Review of Tax Expenditures by the Legislature
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0849
Senate Amendment SA_A_S437 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to HP 538, L D 849, "An Act to Implement the 
Recommendations of the Workmg Group to Review the Process for Ongomg Review of 
Tax Expenditures by the Legislature" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out all of section 14 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision creatmg the Full Evaluation Review Task 
Force 
SPONSORED BYi~~~L--___;;;_~-~-EA~~IAalll~ 
COUNTY. Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Clarify That Maine Holds Title to Its Intertidal Lands
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0851
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: WARREN, CLUCHEY, OSHER, RIELLY, ROEDER, TIPPING
Amends: 12 MRSA §1862

Legislative Document
No. 851
H.P. 541
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Clarify That Maine Holds Title to Its Intertidal Lands
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, OSHER of Orono, RIELLY of 
Westbrook, ROEDER of Bangor, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1862, sub-§15 is enacted to read:
15.  Intertidal land.  Except for discrete filled parcels of intertidal land alienated to 
adjacent upland owners to facilitate marine commerce, the State retains and holds title to 
all unfilled intertidal land in the State.
SUMMARY
This bill states that the State owns title to intertidal land not already filled to facilitate 
marine commerce.  The State's ownership is based on federal laws and United States 
Supreme Court cases that establish and substantiate each state's sovereignty over its 
intertidal and submerged land, as well as state law, which were not adhered to when the 
Supreme Judicial Court decided a pre-statehood colonial ordinance applicable to 
Massachusetts governs the State's ownership interest in intertidal land.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0850
Committee Amendment CA_A_H490 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0849
Committee Amendment CA_A_H530 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Require State Agencies to Complete the Rulemaking Process Within One Year of a Legislative Directive to Adopt Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0850
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CARLOW, BENNETT, ARATA, BOYER, LANDRY, LIBBY, MORRIS, WHITE
Amends: 5 MRSA §8052

Legislative Document
No. 850
H.P. 539
House of Representatives, February 21, 2023
An Act to Require State Agencies to Complete the Rulemaking 
Process Within One Year of a Legislative Directive to Adopt Rules
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CARLOW of Buxton.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and
Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, BOYER of Poland, LANDRY of Farmington, 
LIBBY of Auburn, MORRIS of Turner, WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §8052, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Timing of adoption.  When an agency is directed by law to adopt rules, the agency 
shall adopt, or in the case of major substantive rules adopted under subchapter 2-A, shall 
provisionally adopt, all of those rules within 12 months of the effective date of the law, 
unless otherwise required or directed by law.
Sec. 2.  Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2024.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that when an agency is directed by law to adopt rules, the agency, 
unless otherwise required or directed by law, must adopt, or in the case of major substantive 
rules adopted under subchapter 2-A, must provisionally adopt, all of those rules within 12 
months of the effective date of the law.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0852
Committee Amendment CA_A_H541 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0853
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: COLLINGS

Legislative Document
No. 853
H.P. 543
House of Representatives, February 23, 2023
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of 
Maine to Establish a Right to Housing
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Constitutional amendment. Resolved: Two thirds of each branch of the 
Legislature concurring, that the following amendment to the Constitution of Maine be 
proposed:
Constitution, Art. I, §26 is enacted to read:
Section 26. Right to housing.  All individuals have a natural, inherent and 
unalienable right to housing.
Constitutional referendum procedure; form of question; effective date.  
Resolved:  That the municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their 
respective cities, towns and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding 
a statewide election, at a statewide election held in the month of November following the 
passage of this resolution, to vote upon the ratification of the amendment proposed in this 
resolution by voting upon the following question:
"Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to declare that all 
individuals have a natural, inherent and unalienable right to housing?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within the corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No."  The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared 
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in 
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature.  The Governor shall review the 
returns.  If it appears that a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of the amendment, 
the Governor shall proclaim that fact without delay and the amendment becomes part of 
the Constitution of Maine on the date of the proclamation.
Secretary of State shall prepare ballots.  Resolved:  That the Secretary of State 
shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all ballots, returns and copies of 
this resolution necessary to carry out the purposes of this referendum.
SUMMARY
This resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine to declare that all 
individuals have a natural, inherent and unalienable right to housing.
An Actto Provide That the Mmunum Wage Increases by the Rollmg Average of the Cost ofLivmg of the Previous Years
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0855
Committee Amendment CA_A_H165 (House)

COiv.lMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to HP 545, L D 855, "An Actto Provide That 
the Mmunum Wage Increases by the Rollmg Average of the Cost ofLivmg of the Previous 
Years" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcorporates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/10/23 ;rk,ae. 
131st
LD855 
LR 1555(02) 
An Act to Provide That the Minimum Wage Increases by the Rolling Average of the Cost of Living of 
the Previous 3 Years 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'It / /.f-//J 5) 
: Committee: Labor and Housing 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Changes methodolgy of mflat1on calculation 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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This legislation changes the method m which the mcrease m the cost-of-hvmg adJustment that 1s applied to the 
mm1mum hourly wage each January 1st 1s determmed Current law provides that the mcrease m the cost of hvmg -
must be measured by the annual percentage mcrease, if any, m the Consumer Pnce Index for Urban Wage Earners' 
Clerical Workers, CPI-W, for the Northeast Region, or its successor mdex This bill would require that, effective 
January 1, 2026, the cost ofhvmg mc1ease must be determmed by averagmg the percentage mcrease m the CPI-W 
ove1 the 3 previous years As a 3-year average could be either higher or lower than a single year mdex, the impact of 
this bill on the State and munic1paht1es will not be lmown until future years 
LR1555(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide That the Minimum Wage Increases by the Rolling Average of the Cost of Living of the Previous 3 Years
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0855
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: BRADSTREET
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document
No. 855
H.P. 545
House of Representatives, February 23, 2023
An Act to Provide That the Minimum Wage Increases by the 
Rolling Average of the Cost of Living of the Previous 3 Years
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1, as amended by IB 2015, c. 2, §1, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Minimum wage.  The minimum hourly wage is $7.50 per hour.  Starting January 
1, 2017, the minimum hourly wage is $9.00 per hour; starting January 1, 2018, the 
minimum hourly wage is $10.00 per hour; starting January 1, 2019, the minimum hourly 
wage is $11.00 per hour; and starting January 1, 2020, the minimum hourly wage is $12.00 
per hour.  On January 1, 2021 and each January 1st thereafter until January 1, 2026, the 
minimum hourly wage then in effect must be increased by the increase, if any, in the cost 
of living. The increase in the cost of living must be measured by the percentage increase, 
if any, as of August of the previous year over the level as of August of the year preceding 
that year in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, 
CPI-W, for the Northeast Region, or its successor index, as published by the United States 
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or its successor agency, with the amount 
of the minimum wage increase rounded to the nearest multiple of 5¢.  On January 1, 2026 
and each January 1st thereafter, the minimum hourly wage then in effect must be increased 
by the average increase, if any, in the cost of living over the 3 previous years. The average 
increase in the cost of living over the 3 previous years must be measured using the 
percentage increase, if any, as of August of each year over the level as of August of the 
year preceding that year in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical 
Workers, CPI-W, for the Northeast Region, or its successor index, as published by the 
United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or its successor agency, with 
the amount of the minimum wage increase rounded to the nearest multiple of 5¢.  If the 
highest federal minimum wage is increased in excess of the minimum wage in effect under 
this section, the minimum wage under this section is increased to the same amount, 
effective on the same date as the increase in the federal minimum wage, and must be 
increased in accordance with this section thereafter.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that, beginning in 2026, the minimum wage increases by the average 
increase, if any, in the cost of living over the 3 previous calendar years.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0854
Committee Amendment CA_A_H475 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Reduce Recurring Workplace Harassment and Provide Consequences for Serial Offenders
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0856
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: OSHER

Legislative Document
No. 856
H.P. 546
House of Representatives, February 23, 2023
An Act to Reduce Recurring Workplace Harassment and Provide 
Consequences for Serial Offenders
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative OSHER of Orono.
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 reduce recurring workplace harassment and provide consequences 
for serial offenders.
An Act to Improve Family Team Meetings in Child Welfare Cases to Ensure Better Outcomes for Children by Providing Adequate Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0857
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BAILEY, BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 857
S.P. 354
In Senate, February 24, 2023
An Act to Improve Family Team Meetings in Child Welfare Cases 
to Ensure Better Outcomes for Children by Providing Adequate 
Funding
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BAILEY of York.
Cosponsored by Senator: BALDACCI of Penobscot.
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 enact measures to improve family team meetings in child welfare 
cases to ensure better outcomes for children by providing adequate funding to support the 
full implementation of family team meetings, including neutral facilitation at critical case 
points and training and coaching for all staff.
An Act to Require the State to Invest in Federal Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0858
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 858
S.P. 355
In Senate, February 24, 2023
An Act to Require the State to Invest in Federal Certified 
Community Behavioral Health Clinics
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to require state investment in federal certified community behavioral 
health clinics.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0859
Committee Amendment CA_A_S268 (Senate)

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An Act to Identify th~ Railroad Lines from Portland to Bangor as a Major Corridor and to Fund a Feasibility Study
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0860
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S590 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 357, 
L.D. 860, "An Act to Identify th~ Railroad Lines from Portland to Bangor as a Major 
Corridor and to Fund a Feasibility Study" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Multimodal Transportation Fund Z017 
Initiative: Provides a one-time allocation for consulting costs to facilitate the grant 
application. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$20,000 
$20,000 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the funding source for the consulting costs from an allocation 
from the Highway Fund to an a~ion from Other Special Revenue Funds. 
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SPONSORED BY: 
,/ 2) 
(Senator CHIPMAN, B.) 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED. 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/13/24 feae 
LD 860 
LR 645(03) 
An Act to Identify the Railroad Lines from Portland to Bangor as a Major Corridor and to Fund a 
Feasibility Study 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''ft-' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Chipman of Cumberland 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2024-25 
($20,000) 
($20,000) 
$20,000 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment removes the Highway Fund allocation from the bill and instead provides a one-time Other Special 
Revenue Funds allocation to the Department of Transportation of $20,000 in fiscal year 2024-25. Funds are available 
within this account from the sales tax on vehicle rentals. 
LR0645(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Assess, Develop, Implement and Fund the Reuse of Existing Facilities at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center to Provide Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0859
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 859
S.P. 356
In Senate, February 24, 2023
An Act to Assess, Develop, Implement and Fund the Reuse of 
Existing Facilities at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center to Provide 
Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to assess, develop, implement and fund the reuse of existing facilities 
at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center to provide mental health, substance use disorder and 
homelessness services.
An Act to Move Jurisdiction over Railroad Lines from the Department of Transportation to an Independent Rail Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0862
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 862
S.P. 359
In Senate, February 24, 2023
An Act to Move Jurisdiction over Railroad Lines from the 
Department of Transportation to an Independent Rail Authority
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would move jurisdiction over railroad lines from the Department of 
Transportation to an independent rail authority.
An Act to Identify the Canadian Pacific Railway Railroad Lines from Hermon Station Through Brownville and Jackman to Quebec and Montreal as a Major Corridor and to Fund a Feasibility Study
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0861
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BALDACCI, THERIAULT, FAULKINGHAM

Legislative Document
No. 861
S.P. 358
In Senate, February 24, 2023
An Act to Identify the Canadian Pacific Railway Railroad Lines 
from Hermon Station Through Brownville and Jackman to Quebec 
and Montreal as a Major Corridor and to Fund a Feasibility Study
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Fort Kent and
Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
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 identify the Canadian Pacific Railway railroad lines from Hermon 
Station through Brownville and Jackman to Quebec City and Montreal in the Province of 
Quebec, Canada as a major corridor and fund a feasibility study.
An Act to Identify the Railroad Lines from Portland to Bangor as a Major Corridor and to Fund a Feasibility Study
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0860
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BALDACCI, WILLIAMS, CHIPMAN, LIBBY, FAULKINGHAM, O'CONNELL, RANA

Legislative Document
No. 860
S.P. 357
In Senate, February 24, 2023
An Act to Identify the Railroad Lines from Portland to Bangor as a 
Major Corridor and to Fund a Feasibility Study
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor and
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, LIBBY of Cumberland, Representatives: 
FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, O'CONNELL of Brewer, RANA 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 identify the railroad lines from Portland to Bangor as a major corridor 
and fund a feasibility study.
An Act to Require an Analysis Prior to the Start of State-funded Building Construction over $1,000,000
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0863
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BALDACCI
Amends: 5 MRSA §1754

Legislative Document
No. 863
S.P. 360
In Senate, February 24, 2023
An Act to Require an Analysis Prior to the Start of State-funded 
Building Construction over $1,000,000
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1754 is enacted to read:
§1754.  New building construction
1.  New state building construction.  Prior to final approval of a construction project 
by the State of a new building that requires the expenditure of over $1,000,000 in state 
funds, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General 
Services, shall conduct an analysis under subsection 2. No state funds may be expended on 
a construction project under this subsection until the analysis under subsection 2 and the 
public hearing process under subsection 3 are completed.
2.  Analysis.  An analysis conducted by the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of General Services must examine whether:
A.  The purpose of the proposed construction could reasonably be accomplished 
through the rehabilitation of an existing building that may be available and vacant;
B.  The proposed construction or the rehabilitation of an existing building under 
paragraph A is located as closely as possible to a downtown area with a greater 
prevalence of services and transportation options than the proposed building location; 
and 
C.  It is feasible and is a more efficient use of space to incorporate housing into the new 
construction or rehabilitation project under paragraph A.
3.  Public hearing.  The analysis under subsection 2 must be released to the public 
upon its completion and a public hearing must be held within 30 days of its release to allow 
public inspection of and comment on the analysis.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of 
General Services to conduct an analysis prior to final approval of the construction of any 
new building that requires the expenditure of over $1,000,000 in state funds to determine 
whether an existing building can be rehabilitated to accomplish the same purpose as the 
new construction; whether a location closer to a downtown area with more services and 
transportation options than the proposed building location is available; and whether any 
housing can be incorporated into the new construction or rehabilitated existing building. 
This bill requires a public hearing to be held within 30 days of the release of the analysis 
to allow public inspection and comment.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0864
Committee Amendment CA_A_S144 (Senate)

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An Act to Clarify Provisions of the Maine Good Samaritan Law
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0864
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BEEBE-CENTER

Legislative Document
No. 864
S.P. 361
In Senate, February 24, 2023
An Act to Clarify Provisions of the Maine Good Samaritan Law
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.
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 change the laws governing immunity from arrest, prosecution and 
revocation and termination proceedings when assistance has been requested for a suspected 
drug-related overdose regarding which crimes qualify for immunity.
An Act to Improve Visibility and Restore the Beauty of Maine's Roadways by Limiting Signs in the Public Right-of-way
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0866
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GROHOSKI
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

Legislative Document
No. 866
S.P. 363
In Senate, February 24, 2023
An Act to Improve Visibility and Restore the Beauty of Maine's 
Roadways by Limiting Signs in the Public Right-of-way
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§1, ¶L, as amended by PL 2019, c. 594, §1, is 
further amended to read:
L.  Temporary If allowed by a municipal ordinance or a rule or ordinance adopted by 
a land use planning committee, temporary signs placed within the public right-of-way 
for a maximum of 12 weeks per calendar year, except that a temporary sign may not 
be placed within the public right-of-way for more than 6 weeks from January 1st to 
June 30th or for more than 6 weeks from July 1st to December 31st.  A temporary sign 
may not be placed within 30 feet of another temporary sign bearing the same or 
substantially the same message.  A temporary sign may not exceed 4 feet by 8 feet in 
size.  A sign under this paragraph must include or be marked with the name and address 
of the individual, entity or organization that placed the sign within the public right-of-
way and the date the sign was erected within the public right-of-way.
SUMMARY
This bill replaces statewide requirements for the placement and duration of installation 
of temporary signs within the public right-of-way with a provision that imposes the 
requirements only if signs are allowed by an ordinance or rule adopted by a municipality 
or land use planning committee.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0867
Committee Amendment CA_A_S264 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0868
Committee Amendment CA_A_S275 (Senate)

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An Act to Protect Educat10n Access by Prohibitmg a Mandate for Schoolchildren for a COVID-19 Vaccme or a Vaccme Under an Emergency Use Authorization
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0869
Committee Amendment CA_A_S60 (Senate)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6358

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "IT" to SP 366, L D 869, "An Act to Protect 
Educat10n Access by Prohibitmg a Mandate for Schoolchildren for a COVID-19 Vaccme 
or a Vaccme Under an Emergency Use Authorization" 
Amend the bill by msertmg before section 1 the followmg 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §6358, sub-§1, as corrected by RR 2019, c 1, Pt A, § 17, 1s 
amended to read 
1. Rules authorized. The commiss10ner and the Director of the Mame Center f01 
Disease Control and Prevention w1thm the Department of Health and Human Services shall 
Jomtly issue rules necessary for the effective implementation ofth1s subchapter, mcludmg, 
but not hmited to, rules specifymg those diseases for which unmumzatlon 1s reqmred and 
estabhshmg school record keepmg and reportmg reqmrements or gmdelmes and 
procedures for the exclusion of nonunmumzed children from school The rules may not 
mclude any provision govemmg medical exemptions and may not reqmre a vaccme 
approved for use solely under an emergency use authonzat10n by the federal Food and 
Drug Admimstrat10n or a vaccme for coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 
Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subchapter are routme techmcal rules as defined m Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A except that rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter spec1fymg the 
diseases for which immunization 1s reqmred are maJor substantive rules as defined m Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A' 
Amend the bill by relettenng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is a mmonty report of the committee, adds that the 
Commiss10ner of Education and the Director of the Mame Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention withm the Department of Health and Human Services may not issue rules 
requmng a vaccme approved for use solely under an emergency use authorization by the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to SP 366, L D 869 Cs i.a.~ 
federal Food and Drug Admm1stratlon or a vaccme for COVID-19 m their Jomt rules 
govemmg nnmumzat1on for schoolchildren 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Protect Education Access by Prohibiting a Mandate for Schoolchildren for a COVID-19 Vaccine or a Vaccine Under an Emergency Use Authorization
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0869
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: KEIM, SAMPSON, BRAKEY, GUERIN, LYFORD, MOORE, POULIOT, HENDERSON, LYMAN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6359

Legislative Document
No. 869
S.P. 366
In Senate, February 24, 2023
An Act to Protect Education Access by Prohibiting a Mandate for 
Schoolchildren for a COVID-19 Vaccine or a Vaccine Under an 
Emergency Use Authorization
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred and
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, GUERIN of Penobscot, LYFORD of Penobscot, 
MOORE of Washington, POULIOT of Kennebec, Representatives: HENDERSON of 
Rumford, LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6359, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2019, c. 154, §7, is further 
amended to read:
6.  Rules; requirements; reports.  The Director of the Maine Center for Disease 
Control and Prevention within the Department of Health and Human Services shall adopt 
rules necessary for the effective implementation of this subchapter, including, but not 
limited to, rules establishing immunization requirements for each disease, school record 
keeping and reporting requirements or guidelines and procedures for the exclusion of 
nonimmunized students from school.  The rules may not include any provision governing 
medical exemptions and may not require a vaccine approved for use solely under an 
emergency use authorization by the federal Food and Drug Administration or a vaccine for 
coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A except that rules 
adopted pursuant to this subchapter specifying the diseases for which immunization is 
required are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
Immunization requirements more stringent than the provisions of this subchapter may be 
adopted by a school board or by policy of a private school's governing board.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
within the Department of Health and Human Services from requiring by rule a vaccine 
approved for use solely under an emergency use authorization or a COVID-19 vaccine.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0871
Committee Amendment CA_A_S172 (Senate)

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