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An Act Related to Water
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0306
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, BENNETT, DOUDERA, JAUCH, LOOKNER, ROEDER, SUPICA, BRENNER, GROHOSKI

Legislative Document
No. 306
H.P. 204
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act Related to Water
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and
Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, JAUCH of Topsham, LOOKNER of Portland, 
ROEDER of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, GROHOSKI 
of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would amend the laws related to water.
An Act to Provide Youth Lifetime Hunting Licenses to Eligible Dependents of Veterans Who Are 100 Percent Disabled
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0305
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HYMES, NEWMAN, THORNE, WOOD

Legislative Document
No. 305
H.P. 203
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Provide Youth Lifetime Hunting Licenses to Eligible 
Dependents of Veterans Who Are 100 Percent Disabled
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representatives: NEWMAN of Belgrade, THORNE of Carmel, WOOD of 
Greene.
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 each eligible dependent of a veteran who is 100% disabled to 
receive one complimentary youth lifetime hunting license.
An Act to Lower the State's Health Care Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0307
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MORRIS

Legislative Document
No. 307
H.P. 205
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Lower the State's Health Care Costs
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
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 lower the State's health care costs.
An Act to Require That Insurance Companies Notify Workers over Years of Age of Potential High Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0308
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MORRIS

Legislative Document
No. 308
H.P. 206
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Require That Insurance Companies Notify Workers over 
Years of Age of Potential High Costs
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would require insurance companies to notify workers over 65 years of age of 
potential high costs.
An Act to Amend Certain Laws Governing Pari-Mutuel P~ols on Harness Racing
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0311
Committee Amendment CA_A_S42 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "}4 " to S.P. 132, L.D. 311, "An Act to Amend 
Certain Laws Governing Pari-Mutuel P~ols on Harness Racing" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Delay the Repeal of the Law Governing the Sale of Pari-Mutuel Pools for 
Simulcast Harness Racing' 
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble in the 2nd paragraph in the first and 2nd 
lines (page 1, lines 3 and 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "amends certain 
provisions of law governing harness racing, including clarifying the regulation of' and 
inserting the following: 'delays the repeal of the provision of law governing' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, removes the definition 
of "enclosure" from the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/10/23 feae 
LD311 
LR 1362(02) 
An Act to Amend Certain Laws Governing Pari-Mutuel Pools on Harness Racing 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'f}''Cs-~i\ 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
-J 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to adopt the changes in this bill are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRI 362(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Ensure Equitable Access to All Higher Education Institutions
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0309
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: COLLAMORE

Legislative Document
No. 309
H.P. 207
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Ensure Equitable Access to All Higher Education 
Institutions
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
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 ensure equitable access to all institutions of higher education in the 
State.
An Act to Amend Certain Laws Governing Pari-Mutuel Pools on Harness Racing
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0311
Committee Amendment CA_B_S43 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "?J " to S.P. 132, L.D. 311, "An Act to Amend 
Certain Laws Governing Pari-Mutuel Pools on Harness Racing" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Delay the Repeal of the Law Governing the Sale of Pari-Mutuel Pools for 
Simulcast Harness Racing' 
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble in the 2nd paragraph in the first and 2nd 
lines (page 1, lines 3 and 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "amends certain 
provisions of law governing harness racing, including clarifying the regulation of' and 
inserting the following: 'delays the repeal of the provision of law governing' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, removes the definition 
of "enclosure" from the bill. It also removes the proposed changes to the section that 
prohibits a minor from being admitted to any pari-mutuel sales area and instead retains the 
prohibition on a minor's being admitted to any pari-mutuel enclosure. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 131LR1362(03) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/10/23 ~ae 
LD311 
LR 1362(03) 
An Act to Amend Certain Laws Governing Pari-Mutuel Pools on Harness Racing 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "[j' (S-'-{3) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to adopt the changes in this bill are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1362(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Increase the Workforce in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0310
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: COLLAMORE, STEWART, QUINT

Legislative Document
No. 310
H.P. 208
House of Representatives, January 27, 2023
An Act to Increase the Workforce in the State
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representative: QUINT of Hodgdon.
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 increase the workforce in the State.
An Act to Improve Health Outcomes by Expanding the Perinatal Workforce to Include Professionals Such as Community Health Workers and Doulas and to Provide MaineCare Reimbursement for Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0312
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CARNEY, MATHIESON

Legislative Document
No. 312
S.P. 133
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Improve Health Outcomes by Expanding the Perinatal 
Workforce to Include Professionals Such as Community Health 
Workers and Doulas and to Provide MaineCare Reimbursement for 
Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery.
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 expand the workforce of perinatal professionals, including community 
health workers and doulas, and provide for reimbursement for the services of those 
professionals under the MaineCare program.
An Act to Amend Certain Laws Governing Pari-Mutuel Pools on Harness Racing
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0311
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, CRAY, HALL, JACKSON, MORIARTY
Amends: 8 MRSA §275-A, 8 MRSA §275-B, 8 MRSA §278

Legislative Document
No. 311
S.P. 132
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Amend Certain Laws Governing Pari-Mutuel Pools on 
Harness Racing
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative CRAY of Palmyra and
Representatives: HALL of Wilton, JACKSON of Oxford, MORIARTY of Cumberland.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this bill amends certain provisions of law governing harness racing, 
including clarifying the regulation of the sale of pari-mutuel pools and common pari-
mutuel pools for simulcast races; and
Whereas, it is important that this legislation take effect immediately in order for these 
changes to be in place before the beginning of the next harness racing season; 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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §275-A, sub-§3-B is enacted to read:
3-B.  Enclosure.  "Enclosure" means all contiguous land and buildings owned or leased 
by a commercial track as indicated on the licensee's application for a license under this 
chapter. 
Sec. 2.  8 MRSA §275-B, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 406, §3, is amended 
by amending the 2nd blocked paragraph to read:
This subsection is repealed January 1, 2024 2026.
Sec. 3.  8 MRSA §278 is amended to read:
§278.  Minors
No A minor, whether attending a race or employed in any manner on or about a race 
track racetrack, shall may not be permitted to participate in any pari-mutuel pool or be 
admitted to any pari-mutuel enclosure sales area.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the laws governing harness racing to clarify that, for the purpose of 
the sale of pari-mutuel pools and common pari-mutuel pools for simulcast races, the 
enclosure of a racetrack consists of all contiguous land and buildings owned or leased by a 
commercial track.  The bill also delays the repeal of the law governing the sale of pari-
mutuel pools and common pari-mutuel pools for simulcast races to January 1, 2026.
An Act to Ensure Consistency in Retirement Plans for Certain Law Enforcement Officers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0313
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: HICKMAN, BALDACCI, JACKSON, RAFFERTY, HASENFUS

Legislative Document
No. 313
S.P. 134
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Ensure Consistency in Retirement Plans for Certain Law 
Enforcement Officers
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, President JACKSON of Aroostook, 
RAFFERTY of York, Representative: HASENFUS of Readfield.
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 align provisions governing retirement plans of certain law enforcement 
officers, including forest rangers, game wardens and marine patrol officers.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0313
Committee Amendment CA_A_S280 (Senate)

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An Act to Establish the Permanent Commission on the Status of Housing in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0314
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: HICKMAN, GERE, DUSON, JACKSON, PIERCE, LOOKNER, STOVER, TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 314
S.P. 135
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Establish the Permanent Commission on the Status of 
Housing in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport and
Senators: DUSON of Cumberland, President JACKSON of Aroostook, PIERCE of 
Cumberland, Representatives: LOOKNER of Portland, STOVER of Boothbay, Speaker 
TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would establish the Permanent Commission on the Status of Housing in 
Maine.  The commission would be a quasi-independent agency funded through the 
Department of Economic and Community Development.  Members of the commission 
would include housing advocates and organizations, policy makers, housing developers, 
housing experts, landlords and tenants.  The commission would identify the hurdles to 
developing more housing units and recommend solutions to each branch of government.
An Act to Provide Funding for Drought Relief and Other Programs Benefiting Maine Farmers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0315
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: INGWERSEN

Legislative Document
No. 315
S.P. 136
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Provide Funding for Drought Relief and Other Programs 
Benefiting Maine Farmers
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
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 provide funding for drought relief and other 
programs benefiting Maine farmers.
An Act to Examine Hazardous Occupations for Minors
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0316
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: RENY, LIBBY, DUCHARME, FAULKINGHAM, ROEDER

Legislative Document
No. 316
S.P. 137
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Examine Hazardous Occupations for Minors
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Senator: LIBBY of Cumberland, Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, 
FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, ROEDER 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 proposes to examine hazardous occupations for minors.
An Act Regarding Safe Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0317
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STEWART, BAGSHAW, CYRWAY, POLEWARCZYK

Legislative Document
No. 317
S.P. 138
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act Regarding Safe Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, CYRWAY of Albion, 
POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset.
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 implement changes designed to result in safer schools.
Resolve, to Designate the Route 170 Bridge Located in Webster Plantation the Gary "Swampy" Worster Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0318
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STEWART, QUINT

Legislative Document
No. 318
S.P. 139
In Senate, January 30, 2023
Resolve, to Designate the Route 170 Bridge Located in Webster 
Plantation the Gary "Swampy" Worster Memorial Bridge
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.
Sec. 1.  Bridge in Webster Plantation renamed.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation shall designate Bridge 5116 on Route 170 in Webster 
Plantation, currently known as the Mattagodus Bridge, the Gary "Swampy" Worster 
Memorial Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 5116 on 
Route 170 in Webster Plantation the Gary "Swampy" Worster Memorial Bridge.
An Act to Amend Maine's Underground Oil Storage Tank Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0319
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, CAMPBELL, LYFORD
Amends: 38 MRSA §564

Legislative Document
No. 319
S.P. 140
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Amend Maine's Underground Oil Storage Tank Laws
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington and
Senator: LYFORD of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §564, sub-§5, as repealed and replaced by PL 2011, c. 276, §1, 
is amended to read:
5.  Mandatory facility replacement.  Upon the expiration date of a manufacturer's 
warranty for a tank, the tank and its associated piping must be removed from service and 
properly abandoned in accordance with section 566‑A, except that a double-walled tank 
may continue in service up to 10 years beyond the expiration of the warranty if:
A.  During the year the warranty expires but on a date before the warranty expires, a 
precision test is conducted to determine the integrity of the tank.  Results of the test 
conducted must be submitted to the commissioner by the facility owner; and
B.  During the 5th to 10th years Beginning in the 5th year after the expiration of the 
warranty, a precision test is conducted annually to determine the integrity of the tank.  
Results of each test must be submitted to the commissioner by the facility owner.
This subsection does not apply until January 1, 2008 to a tank installed before December 
31, 1985 that has been retrofitted to meet the requirements of subsections 1‑A and 1‑B.
SUMMARY
Under current law, upon the expiration date of a manufacturer's warranty for certain 
underground oil storage tanks, the tank and its associated piping must be removed from 
service and properly abandoned, except that a double-walled underground oil storage tank 
may continue in service up to 10 years beyond the expiration of the warranty if certain 
testing is conducted to verify the integrity of the tank.  This bill removes the 10-year 
limitation, thereby allowing such double-walled tanks to continue in service indefinitely as 
long as the same testing requirements are satisfied.
An Act to Support the Mame Multicultural Center
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0320
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S447 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to SP 141, 
L D 320, "An Act to Support the Mame Multicultural Center" 
Amend the amendment by stnkmg out all of sect10n 1 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 1. 
Appropr1at1ons and allocations. The followmg appropnat10ns and 
allocations are made 
EDUCATION, DEP ARTlVIENT OF 
Adult Education 0364 
Imtiative Provides one-time funds to the Mame Multicultural Center m Bangor for one or 
more posit10ns to establish a comprehensive program for foreign-tramed workers through 
the Mame Multicultural Center 
The positions will develop and coordmate the 
comprehensive program, which must be designed to serve foreign-tramed workers with an 
emphasis on foreign-tramed professionals and seek private funds to support the center's 
programs and operations 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$190,000 
$190,000 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutiveiy 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations sect10n 
SPONSOREDBY· ~j'(V...,.,.::;, 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 131LR1964(04) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07 /18/23 feae. 
LD320 
LR 1964(04) 
An Act to Support the Mame Multicultural Center 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'~' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
Geneial Fund 
Appropnat10ns/ Allocat10ns 
Genet al Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
($95,000) 
$95,000 
($95,000) 
$95,000 
Pro1ect1ons 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
Pro1ect10ns 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
This amendment elimmates the one-tune Genet al Fund approp11at1ons of $95,000 per year m both fiscal year 2023-24 
and fiscal year 2024-25 mcluded m the bill to the Adult Education p1 ogram w1thm the Department of Educat10n to 
provide funds to the Mame Mult1cultmal Center m Bangor for one 01 mote pos1t10ns to establish a comprehensive 
progiam for foreign-tramed w01kers through the Mame Multicultural Center and mstead provides a one-tune General 
Fund appropnat10n of $190,000 m fiscal year 2024-25 f01 the same purpose 
LRl 964(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0320
Committee Amendment CA_A_S168 (Senate)

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An Act to Create a Bill of Rights for Temporary Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0321
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 321
S.P. 142
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Create a Bill of Rights for Temporary Workers
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING 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 create a bill of rights for temporary workers.
An Act to Improve the Unemployment Insurance System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0322
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 322
S.P. 143
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Improve the Unemployment Insurance System
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING 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 improve the unemployment insurance system.
An Act to Support the Maine Multicultural Center
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0320
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TIPPING, JACKSON, ROEDER

Legislative Document
No. 320
S.P. 141
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Support the Maine Multicultural Center
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 Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative: ROEDER 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 proposes to enact measures to expand and support the Maine Multicultural 
Center.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0325
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S284 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Improve Compliance with Maine's Implied Warranty Law
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0323
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 323
S.P. 144
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Improve Compliance with Maine's Implied Warranty 
Law
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT        Page 1 - 131LR2061(01)        DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would require the development and implementation of a program to increase 
enforcement of and education about state implied warranty laws.
An Act to Prevent the Wrongful Firing of Maine Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0324
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 324
S.P. 145
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Prevent the Wrongful Firing of Maine Workers
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING 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 the Secure Jobs Act, which establishes a framework for 
employee discipline and discharge, prohibits the unjust discharge of an employee, requires 
employers to use progressive discipline measures, limits the use of electronic monitoring, 
provides for severance pay, provides remedies for wrongfully discharged employees and 
authorizes the recovery of damages.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0325
Committee Amendment CA_A_S155 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Improve Consideration of Electricity Rate Increases
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0325
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 325
S.P. 146
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Improve Consideration of Electricity Rate Increases
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING 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 require the Public Utilities Commission to consider, in relation to a 
request for a rate increase, whether an electric company with a monopoly or the company's 
corporate parent has advertised in the State.
An Act to Improve Recruitment and Retention of First Responders
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0326
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TIPPING, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 326
S.P. 147
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Improve Recruitment and Retention of First Responders
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook.
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 ensure free training for emergency medical responders and emergency 
medical technicians and make changes to provisions of law to increase recruitment and 
retention of first responders in rural areas of the State.
An Act to Improve Mental Health in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0328
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STEWART, DUCHARME, MOORE, MADIGAN

Legislative Document
No. 328
S.P. 149
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Improve Mental Health in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison and
Senator: MOORE of Washington, Representative: MADIGAN of Waterville.
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 improve mental health in the State.
An Act to Provide Maine Ratepayers with Equitable Access to Interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0327
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: GROHOSKI

Legislative Document
No. 327
S.P. 148
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Provide Maine Ratepayers with Equitable Access to 
Interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology 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:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the provisions of law governing the interconnection of 
distributed energy resources to provide equitable access to ratepayers in the State.
An Act to Ensure Legal Representat10n for Residents F acmg Ev1ct10n
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0330
Committee Amendment CA_A_S340 (Senate)
Amends: 14 MRSA §6001, 14 MRSA §6004

CO1\.1MITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to SP 151, L D 330, "An Act to Ensure Legal 
Representat10n for Residents F acmg Ev1ct10n" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out the title and subst1tutmg the followmg 
'An Act Regardmg Legal Representation for Residents Facmg Eviction' 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §6001, sub-§7 1s enacted to read 
7. Notice to gmt; form notice regmred. Begmnmg January 1, 2024, a landlord shall 
attach to a notice to termmate tenancy served upon a tenant the form notice posted on the 
publicly accessible website of the md1c1al branch m accordance with section 6004, 
subsection 2 
Sec. 2. 14 MRSA §6004, sub-§3 1s enacted to read 
Notice of counsel. If the court has been advised that an attorney 1s available to 
represent tenants m actions of forcible entry and detamer on a day that the court 1s planmng 
to hold hearmgs on actions of forcible entry and detamer, the court shall announce the 
availability of that attorney pnor to the commencement of proceedmgs for actions of 
forcible entry and detamer on that day Failure of the court to comply with the regurrements 
of this subsect10n 1s not grounds for d1sm1ssal of the act10n or to set aside or appeal any 
1udgment entered agamst the tenant ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which 1s a concept draft, and requrres that a landlord, 
upon delivery to a tenant of a notice to termmate tenancy, mclude with that notice a copy 
of the form notice that 1s already requrred upon service of the summons and complamt m 
an action of forcible entry and detamer The amendment also requrres a Judge, pnor to the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITIBE AMENDMENT "A,, to s p 151, L D 330 {sJ'/D) 
commencement of proceedmgs for actions of forcible entry and detamer, to announce the 
availability of legal representation to all tenants who appear on that date m an action of 
forcible entry and detamer if the Judge has been advised of the availability of an attorney 
to represent tenants m an action of forcible entry and detamer on that day 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Ensure Legal Representation for Residents Facing Eviction
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0330
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TIPPING, ROEDER

Legislative Document
No. 330
S.P. 151
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Ensure Legal Representation for Residents Facing 
Eviction
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative: ROEDER 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 require the development and implementation of a program to ensure 
legal representation for residents facing eviction.  Development of the program would 
employ best practices and apply recent research.
An Act to Ensure Health Care for All Maine Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0329
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: TIPPING, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 329
S.P. 150
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Ensure Health Care for All Maine Residents
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook.
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 ensure that residents of the State have universal health care.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0329
Committee Amendment CA_A_S321 (Senate)

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Resolve, to Name a Bridge in the Town of Canaan After Staff Sergeant Richard Gerald Salsbury
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0331
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FARRIN, CRAY

Legislative Document
No. 331
S.P. 152
In Senate, January 30, 2023
Resolve, to Name a Bridge in the Town of Canaan After Staff 
Sergeant Richard Gerald Salsbury
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Representative CRAY of Palmyra.
Sec. 1.  Bridge in Canaan renamed.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 6116 on Moores Mills Road, which crosses 
Carrabassett Stream in the Town of Canaan and is currently known as the Moore Bridge, 
the Staff Sergeant Richard Gerald Salsbury Memorial Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 6116 on 
Moores Mills Road in the Town of Canaan the Staff Sergeant Richard Gerald Salsbury 
Memorial Bridge.
An Act to Amend the State's Election Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0332
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 332
S.P. 153
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Amend the State's Election Laws
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
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 make changes to the laws governing elections.
An Act to Protect the Homes of Individuals Placed in Long-term Care by Excluding the Individuals' Primary Residences in Eligibility Considerations
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0333
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LIBBY
Amends: 22 MRSA §3197

Legislative Document
No. 333
S.P. 154
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Protect the Homes of Individuals Placed in Long-term 
Care by Excluding the Individuals' Primary Residences in 
Eligibility Considerations
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3197 is enacted to read:
§3197.  Primary residence excluded from consideration for eligibility for long-term 
care in certain circumstances 
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if an individual's primary 
residence is excluded from consideration for eligibility for long-term care by the 
department for the benefit of the individual's spouse, the primary residence must be 
excluded from consideration for eligibility for long-term care for the benefit of the 
individual's child whether or not the child resides in the residence.
Sec. 2.  Rulemaking.  The Department of Health and Human Services shall amend 
its rules in Chapter 332: MaineCare Eligibility Manual to implement the changes to 
consideration for eligibility for long-term care provided in the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 22, section 3197. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules 
pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from considering an 
individual's primary residence for the benefit of the individual's child in determining the 
individual's eligibility for long-term care if it excludes the primary residence from 
consideration for the benefit of the individual's spouse. The bill also directs the department 
to amend its rules accordingly.
An Act to Ensure the Full Value of the Balance of Registration Fees Is Retained by the Seller of Used Motor Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0334
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LIBBY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §502

Legislative Document
No. 334
S.P. 155
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Ensure the Full Value of the Balance of Registration Fees 
Is Retained by the Seller of Used Motor Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §502, sub-§3, ¶C is enacted to read:
C.  Subject to the limitations of paragraphs A and B, registration fees of one or more 
vehicles may be credited toward the registration fee of another vehicle, if the owner 
transferred the ownership of one or more registered vehicles in the same registration 
year. The Secretary of State may adopt rules to implement this paragraph. Rules 
adopted under this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2‑A.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a person who transfers ownership of one or more vehicles to receive 
credits for the vehicle registration fee or fees to pay the registration fee of another vehicle 
in the same registration year.
An Act to Improve Educator Certification Response Times
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0335
Committee Amendment CA_A_S101 (Senate)

CO:Mlv.IITTEE AMENDMENT " ~ " to SP 156, L D 335, "An Act to Improve 
Educator Certification Response Times" 
Amend the bill by stnking out everything after the enacting clause and insertmg the 
following 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocat1ons. The following appropnat10ns and 
allocations are made 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
IIIgher Educat10n and Educator Support Services Z082 
7 
Imtiative Provides ongoing funds for 5 Education Specialist III positions and related All 
Other costs in 01der to mcrease response tunes for educat01 certification, provide oveisight 
of the certification process and support programmmg of the ~ducator excellence team 
effective October 1, 2023 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
2024-25 
000 
000 
$373,969 
$516,780 
$47,050 
$44,300 
$421,019 
$561,080 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f\ "to SP 156,LD 335E3--\0') 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the maJonty report of the committee, amends the 
appropriations and allocations section to provide that the positions withm the Department 
of Education may also be used to support programming of the educator excellence team 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/08/23 feae 
LD335 
LR 937(02) 
An Act to Improve Educator Certification Response Times 
Fiscal Note for BIii as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A"( S \t::>0 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
=>:_J 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
_ ~~)propnations/ Allocat1ons 
General Fund 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$421,019 
$561,080 
$421,019 
$561,080 
Pro1ections 
FY 2025-26 
$579,684 
$579,684 
Pro1ections 
FY 2026-27 
$598,958 
$598,958 
This bill mcludes ongomg General Fund appropnat10ns of $421,019 m fiscal year 2023-24 and $561,080 m fiscal year 
2024-25 to the Higher Educat10n and Educator Support Services program withm the Department of Educat10n for 5 
Educat10n Speciahst III pos1t10ns and related All Other costs m order to mcrease response times for educator 
certification, provide oversight of the certificat10n process and support prograimmng of the educator excellence team 
effective October 1, 2023 
LR0937(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding State Recognition of Native American Tribes
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0336
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: POIRIER, DOUDERA, PERKINS

Legislative Document
No. 336
H.P. 210
House of Representatives, January 30, 2023
An Act Regarding State Recognition of Native American Tribes
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
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 establish a council to consider Native American tribes for state 
recognition.
An Act to Improve Educator Certification Response Times
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0335
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: RAFFERTY, BRENNAN, DODGE, LYMAN, MURPHY, SARGENT

Legislative Document
No. 335
S.P. 156
In Senate, January 30, 2023
An Act to Improve Educator Certification Response Times
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
Cosponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland and
Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, MURPHY of Scarborough, 
SARGENT of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Higher Education and Educator Support Services Z082
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for 5 Education Specialist III positions and related All 
Other costs in order to increase response times for educator certification and to provide 
oversight of the certification process effective October 1, 2023.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
5.000
5.000
Personal Services
$373,969
$516,780
All Other
$47,050
$44,300
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$421,019
$561,080
SUMMARY
This bill establishes 5 Education Specialist III positions within the Department of 
Education in order to increase response times for educator certification and to provide 
oversight of the certification process effective October 1, 2023.
An Act to Amend the Regulations of Manufactured Housing to Increase Affordable Housing Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0337
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: GOLEK

Legislative Document
No. 337
H.P. 211
House of Representatives, January 30, 2023
An Act to Amend the Regulations of Manufactured Housing to 
Increase Affordable Housing
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GOLEK of Harpswell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would amend the regulation of manufactured housing to increase the amount 
of affordable housing.
An Act to Allow Education Funding to Follow the Student
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0338
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CAMPBELL

Legislative Document
No. 338
H.P. 212
House of Representatives, January 30, 2023
An Act to Allow Education Funding to Follow the Student
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would require the state share of education funding for a student to follow the 
student to a charter school, private school or homeschool instruction program.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0336
Committee Amendment CA_A_H691 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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