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An Act to Establish a Maine Highway Capital Fund to Provide Consistent Funding for the Construction and Repair of Maine's Roads and Bridges
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1210
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DUCHARME, FARRIN, CARLOW, MILLETT, BENNETT
Amends: 5 MRSA §1536, 23 MRSA §1504

Legislative Document
No. 1210
H.P. 770
House of Representatives, March 16, 2023
An Act to Establish a Maine Highway Capital Fund to Provide 
Consistent Funding for the Construction and Repair of Maine's 
Roads and Bridges
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, MILLETT of Waterford, Senator: BENNETT of 
Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1536, sub-§1, ¶G, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. ZZZ, §3, 
is amended to read:
G.  Twenty percent to the Highway and Bridge Capital program, Other Special 
Revenue Funds account Capital Fund established in Title 23, section 1504.
Sec. 2.  23 MRSA §1504 is enacted to read:
§1504.  Capital Fund
1.  Establishment.  The Capital Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is 
established as a dedicated, nonlapsing account within the Department of Transportation, 
referred to in this section as "the department."  The department shall administer the fund.  
2.  Revenue.  The following funds must be deposited into the fund:
A.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, all amounts appropriated to 
the department to fund the construction or repair of highways or bridges that at the end 
of any fiscal year would otherwise lapse to the General Fund; 
B.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any amount in any dedicated 
account to fund the construction or repair of highways or bridges that at the end of any 
fiscal year would otherwise lapse to the General Fund; 
C.  Amounts transferred pursuant to Title 5, section 1536, subsection 1, paragraph G; 
and
D.  Any other funds available to the department that the department directs be deposited 
into the fund.
3. Use of fund.  The fund must be used to fund construction and repairs of highways 
and bridges and may be expended only on approval of the Legislature by a 2/3 vote of the 
members of each House.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes the Capital Fund within the Department of Transportation.  The 
fund receives all amounts appropriated to the department to fund the construction or repair 
of highways or bridges that at the end of any fiscal year would otherwise lapse to the 
General Fund and any amount in any dedicated account to fund the construction or repair 
of highways or bridges that at the end of any fiscal year would otherwise lapse to the 
General Fund, as well as 20% of the unappropriated General Fund surplus at the end of 
each fiscal year and any other funds available to the department that the department directs 
be deposited into the fund.  The fund must be used to fund construction and repairs of 
highways and bridges as approved by the Legislature by a 2/3 vote of the members of each 
House.
An Act to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Fund Out-of-state Residential Treatment for Substance Use Disorder When In-state Treatment Is Unavailable
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1211
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BABIN, DUNPHY, FOSTER, PAUL
Amends: 22 MRSA §3173-D

Legislative Document
No. 1211
H.P. 772
House of Representatives, March 20, 2023
An Act to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to 
Fund Out-of-state Residential Treatment for Substance Use 
Disorder When In-state Treatment Is Unavailable
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, FOSTER of Dexter, PAUL of 
Winterport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3173-D, as amended by PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §77, is further 
amended to read:
§3173-D.  Reimbursement for substance use disorder treatment
The department shall provide reimbursement, to the maximum extent allowable, under 
the United States Social Security Act, Title XIX, for substance use disorder treatment.  
Treatment must include, but need not be limited to, residential treatment and outpatient 
care as defined in Title 24‑A, section 2842.  Reimbursement under this section must include 
reimbursement for residential treatment for substance use disorder that occurs in another 
state when residential treatment is unavailable in the State.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide 
reimbursement under the MaineCare program for out-of-state residential treatment for 
substance use disorder when residential treatment is unavailable in the State.
An Act to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products r
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1215
Committee Amendment CA_A_S397 (Senate)

CO1\1MITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S P 496, L D 1215, "An Act to End the Sale 
of Flavored Tobacco Products" 
r 
Amend the bill by msertmg after section 5 the followmg 
'Sec. 6. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2025' 
Amend the bill by reletterrng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which 1s the maJonty report of the committee, adds an effective date 
of January 1, 2025 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
ReVIsed 06/18/23 :Wae 
LD 1215 
LR 740(02) 
An Act to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products 
Fl.seal Note for Bill as Amended by CollllilltteeAmendment ti:• {53111) 
Comnnttee. Health and Human SerVIces 
Fiscal Note Required Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
$0 
$10,099,350 
ProJ ections 
FY 2025-26 
$24,184,500 
Pro1ections 
FY 2026-27 
$24,461,25') 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
($10,099,350) 
($24,184,500) 
($24,461,250) 
$0 
($71,650) 
($172,500) 
($173,750) 
Correctional and Jud1c1al Impact Statements 
Establishes new c1V1l v10lations The additional workload associated with the rmmmal number of new cases filed m 
the court system does not require additional fundmg at this tune 
The collection of addit10nal fines will mcrease General Fund or other dedicated revenue by mmor amounts 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Proh1bitmg the sale and dlstnbut10n of flavored tobacco products, mcludmg flavored cigars and electronic smolang 
devices, will reduce General Fund revenue from the cigarette tax, the tobacco products tax and the sales tax and will 
reduce Local Government Fund revenue due to the sales tax revenue reduction Wnh the proh1b1t10n takmg effect 
January 1, 2025, tax revenue will decrease begmnmg m February 2025 For fiscal year 2024-25, it 1s estimated that 
General Fund revenue will decrease by $10,099,350 and Local Government Fund revenue will decrease by $71,650 
In fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, when the proh1b1t1on 1s m effect the entrre year, the estimated reduction m 
General Fund revenue 1s approxrmately $24 rmlhon per year 
Any addlt10nal costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt the changes m this bill are expected 
to be rmnor and can be absorbed withm existing budgeted resources 
LR0740(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Study the Economic Effects of Instituting a Seasonal Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1212
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BALDACCI, CHIPMAN, DUCHARME

Legislative Document
No. 1212
S.P. 493
In Senate, March 20, 2023
Resolve, to Study the Economic Effects of Instituting a Seasonal 
Sales Tax
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 Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representative: DUCHARME of 
Madison.
Sec. 1. Study effects of a seasonal sales tax.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, Maine Revenue Services shall conduct a study on 
the effects of a seasonal sales tax.  The study must include:
1. An estimate of the revenue that would be collected through the adoption of a seasonal 
sales tax, including the amount of tax revenue that different seasonal sales tax schemes 
would raise compared to the current sales tax and the share of tax revenue collected from 
year-round residents of the State under the same seasonal sales tax schemes.  The seasonal 
sales tax schemes must include variations in tax rates, tax bases and seasonal periods;
2. An analysis of the effects of a seasonal sales tax on the economy, consumer spending 
and businesses, including the consumer responses of year-round residents of the State and 
tourists regarding shifting the timing of purchases or visits to the State and whether a 
seasonal sales tax would allow tourism-dependent businesses to make better use of capital 
and fixed costs in their respective off-seasons; and
3. An investigation of the effects of seasonal sales tax schemes in use in other 
jurisdictions, including South Dakota and certain municipalities in Alaska.
In conducting the study, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Maine Revenue Services shall solicit input from stakeholder groups, including 
HospitalityMaine, the Maine Tourism Association, the Maine Snowmobile Association, 
the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine, the Maine Center for Economic Policy, the Maine 
People's Alliance, the Maine AFL-CIO, Maine Equal Justice and the Ski Maine 
Association.
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Maine Revenue Services shall submit a report with its findings and 
recommendations related to the study under section 1 to the Legislature no later than 
December 6, 2023. 
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Maine 
Revenue Services to conduct a study on the effects of a seasonal sales tax.
Resolve, to Create a Pilot Program for Alternative Teacher Certification
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1217
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ROTUNDO

Legislative Document
No. 1217
S.P. 498
In Senate, March 20, 2023
Resolve, to Create a Pilot Program for Alternative Teacher 
Certification
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Sec. 1. Creation of pilot program for alternative teacher certification.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Education shall create a pilot program to provide 
alternative teacher certification that targets demographic groups that are underrepresented 
in the education workforce or who hold unique expertise and experience. The pilot program 
must allow potential educators to acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills that 
are defined within nationally recognized standards for beginning educators. The program 
must allow an individual who receives an alternative teacher certification to renew that 
certification for a reasonable amount of time until the individual can achieve traditional 
certification. The department shall submit a report with findings and recommendations 
concerning the program to the Legislature no later than December 6, 2023.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Education to create a pilot program for 
alternative teacher certification.
An Act Establishing a System to Appeal Administrative Actions or Management Plans of the Bureau of Parks and Lands
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1218
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 1218
S.P. 499
In Senate, March 21, 2023
An Act Establishing a System to Appeal Administrative Actions or 
Management Plans of the Bureau of Parks and Lands
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 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 create an independent office to manage appeals to administrative 
actions made by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of 
Parks and Lands regarding leases of or easements held on land managed by the bureau and 
management plans adopted or updated by the bureau.  The appeals process would include 
a mechanism to stop or reverse administrative actions found to be harmful to the public.
An Act to Establish Rights for Holders of Certain Leases and Easements on Land Managed by the Bureau of Parks and Lands
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1219
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK

Legislative Document
No. 1219
S.P. 500
In Senate, March 21, 2023
An Act to Establish Rights for Holders of Certain Leases and 
Easements on Land Managed by the Bureau of Parks and Lands
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.
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 create a list of rights to which a holder of a lease of or easement on 
public land managed by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau 
of Parks and Lands is entitled.
An Act to Require Lyme Disease Vaccine Coverage for State-regulated Health Plans
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1220
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CARNEY, CAMPBELL, BAILEY, RAFFERTY, RENY, DILL, DOUDERA, LANDRY, MILLETT, POIRIER
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4320-V

Legislative Document
No. 1220
S.P. 501
In Senate, March 21, 2023
An Act to Require Lyme Disease Vaccine Coverage for State-
regulated Health Plans
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 CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington and
Senators: BAILEY of York, RAFFERTY of York, RENY of Lincoln, Representatives: DILL 
of Old Town, DOUDERA of Camden, LANDRY of Farmington, MILLETT of Cape 
Elizabeth, POIRIER of Skowhegan.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4320-V is enacted to read:
§4320-V.  Coverage for Lyme disease vaccines
1.  Lyme disease defined.  For the purposes of this section, unless the context 
otherwise indicates, "Lyme disease" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 3282-B, 
subsection 1, paragraph B.
2.  Immunization; Lyme disease vaccines.  A carrier shall provide coverage for Lyme 
disease vaccines as follows.  
A.  A carrier shall provide coverage for any Lyme disease vaccine licensed or 
authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration that is recommended 
by a health care provider for administration to an enrollee.
B.  A carrier may not impose any deductible, copayment, coinsurance or other cost-
sharing requirement for the cost of Lyme disease vaccines, including all associated 
costs of administration.
C.  A carrier may not make coverage without cost sharing as required by paragraph B 
dependent on any prior authorization requirement.  
D.  A carrier may not make coverage without cost sharing as required by paragraph B 
dependent on the use of a provider in a carrier's network unless an enrollee is offered 
immunization by a network provider without additional delay and the enrollee chooses 
instead to obtain immunization from an out-of-network provider.
Sec. 2.  Application. This Act applies to all policies, contracts and certificates 
executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or after 
January 1, 2024.  For purposes of this Act, all contracts are deemed to be renewed no later 
than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
SUMMARY
This bill requires carriers offering health plans in this State to provide coverage for 
vaccines for Lyme disease authorized by the federal Food and Drug Administration.  The 
requirements of the bill apply to health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2024.
An Act to Make Changes to the Distribution Amounts to Certain Maine Clean Election Act Candidates in Contested General Elections
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1221
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LYFORD, BLACK, BRAKEY, GUERIN, HARRINGTON, STEWART, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document
No. 1221
S.P. 502
In Senate, March 21, 2023
An Act to Make Changes to the Distribution Amounts to Certain 
Maine Clean Election Act Candidates in Contested General 
Elections
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senators: BLACK of Franklin, BRAKEY of Androscoggin, GUERIN of 
Penobscot, HARRINGTON of York, STEWART of Aroostook, TIMBERLAKE of 
Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§8-C, ¶D, as enacted by IB 2015, c. 1, §25, is 
amended by amending subparagraph (3) to read:
(3)  The total amount of revenues distributed for a contested general election may 
not exceed $60,000 $32,000 per candidate.
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§8-D, ¶D, as enacted by IB 2015, c. 1, §25, is 
amended by amending subparagraph (3) to read:
(3)  The total amount of revenues distributed for a contested general election may 
not exceed $15,000 $8,200 per candidate.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the total amount of revenues that may be distributed to Maine Clean 
Election Act candidates for contested general elections from $60,000 to $32,000 for State 
Senate candidates and from $15,000 to $8,200 for State House of Representative 
candidates.
An Act to Cla11fy Cost Allocations and Insurance m the Jomt Use of Pubhc Ut1hty Eqmpment
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1223
Committee Amendment CA_A_S348 (Senate)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §2524

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /I "to S P 504, L D 1223, "An Act to Cla11fy Cost 
Allocations and Insurance m the Jomt Use of Pubhc Ut1hty Eqmpment" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out the title and substitutmg the followmg 
'An Act to Clarify Insurance m the Jomt Use of Pubhc Ut1hty Eqmpment' 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §2524, sub-§3 1s enacted to read 
3. 
Insurance regmrements. 
The owner of a shared-use pole may regune a 
mumc1pahty, as a condition of the mumcipahty's attachment to the owner's shared-use pole, 
to purchase and mamtam a geneial hab1hty msurance pohcy meetmg the pole owner's 
msurance reqmrements The pole owner may not reqmre that the general habihty msurance 
have a coverage hm1t m excess of $5,000,000 per occurrence In accordance with Title 14, 
section 8116, 1f the hmits provided m the msurance pohcy are m excess of the hm1t imposed 
by Title 14, sect10n 8105, the lumts m the pohcy will replace the lumt imposed by Title 14, 
section 8105 and if the msurance pohcy provides coverage m areas where the mumcipahty 
is immune, the mumc1pahty is hable m those substantive areas but only to the lnmts of the 
msurance coverage 
This subsect10n is repealed October 1, 2028 ' 
Amend the bill by relettenng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter 01 section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title It provides that a shared-use 
pole owne1 may not reqmre a mumcipahty, as a condition of the mumcipahty's attachment 
to the pole, to purchase and mamtam a general habihty msm ance pohcy with a hmit m 
excess of$5,000,000 per occurrence It clarifies that the provision of the Mame Tort Claims 
Act relatmg to msurance coverage applies to the mumcipahty's habihty hmits and areas of 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Kos 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /J "to SP 504, L D 1223 
I 
hab1hty 1f the mumc1pahty purchases such coverage The amendment mcludes a repeal date 
of October I, 2028 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Seek Federal Approval for Reimbursement of Community-based Mobile Crisis Intervention Services
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1224
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GROHOSKI, GRAHAM, INGWERSEN, CRAFTS, GRAMLICH, KUHN, MADIGAN, MILLIKEN, MONTELL, SHAGOURY

Legislative Document
No. 1224
S.P. 505
In Senate, March 21, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to 
Seek Federal Approval for Reimbursement of Community-based 
Mobile Crisis Intervention Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth and
Senator: INGWERSEN of York, Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, GRAMLICH of Old 
Orchard Beach, KUHN of Falmouth, MADIGAN of Waterville, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, 
MONTELL of Gardiner, SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to request approval for 
mobile crisis intervention services from United States Department of Health 
and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Resolved: 
That the Department of Health and Human Services shall submit to the United States 
Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
any waivers or state plan amendments determined necessary in order to reimburse 
community-based mobile crisis intervention services.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit to the 
United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services any waivers or state plan amendments determined necessary in order to 
reimburse community-based mobile crisis intervention services.
An Act to Clarify Cost Allocations and Insurance in the Joint Use of Public Utility Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1223
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: GROHOSKI, BENNETT, CARLOW, DODGE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §711

Legislative Document
No. 1223
S.P. 504
In Senate, March 21, 2023
An Act to Clarify Cost Allocations and Insurance in the Joint Use of 
Public Utility Equipment
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.
Cosponsored by Senator: BENNETT of Oxford, Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, 
DODGE of Belfast.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §711, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2017, c. 199, §1, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §711, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:
2-A.  Cost allocation.  A pole owner is responsible for all costs associated with 
accommodating an attachment to the pole except for an expense under section 2524, 
subsection 2. A cost under this subsection may be included as an administrative expense or 
depreciated asset cost under the pole owner's maintenance, except for:
A.  The cost of a modification of an existing attachment to comply with an applicable 
safety, engineering or construction code or standard. A cost under this paragraph is the 
responsibility of the owner of the attachment;
B.  The cost of insurance under subsection 2-B of an attaching entity; and
C.  The cost of damage to the property of the owner or user of the pole, duct, conduit 
or right-of-way that results from the use of the pole by an attaching entity. A cost under 
this paragraph is the responsibility of the attaching entity.
Sec. 3.  35-A MRSA §711, sub-§2-B is enacted to read:
2-B.  Insurance.  A pole owner may require an attaching entity or a contractor of an 
attaching entity to be insured. An attaching entity or licensed contractor of the attaching 
entity is solely responsible for the type and terms of the attaching entity's or contractor's 
insurance coverage or associated cost. A pole owner or attaching entity may not dictate the 
terms, type or level of insurance that another attaching entity or a contractor of an attaching 
entity must carry to install or continue an attachment.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that an owner of a utility pole is responsible for costs associated with 
accommodating an attachment to the pole except for costs associated with municipal 
attachments, costs of a modification of an attachment to comply with safety, engineering 
or construction codes or standards or the cost of insurance of the attaching entity. This bill 
also clarifies that a pole owner may require an attaching entity or a contractor of the 
attaching entity to carry insurance but the pole owner or attaching entity may not dictate 
the terms, type or level of the insurance of another attaching entity or contractor.
An Act to Require MaineCare to Give a 60-day Notice Prior to Terminating Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1226
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: NESS, BALDACCI, CARLOW, DHALAC, FAULKINGHAM, JAVNER, MORRIS, TALBOT ROSS, BENNETT
Amends: 22 MRSA §3173

Legislative Document
No. 1226
H.P. 774
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Require MaineCare to Give a 60-day Notice Prior to 
Terminating Benefits
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative NESS of Fryeburg.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, DHALAC of South Portland, FAULKINGHAM of 
Winter Harbor, JAVNER of Chester, MORRIS of Turner, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of 
Portland, Senator: BENNETT of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3173, as amended by PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. OOO, §§1 to 3 and c. 
423, Pt. B, §1 and corrected by RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §§155 to 158, is further amended by 
enacting at the end a new paragraph to read:
Whenever a MaineCare member is determined by the department to no longer be 
eligible to receive benefits under this chapter, the department shall provide the member 60 
days' notice that benefits will be terminated.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to notify a MaineCare 
member 60 days prior to terminating benefits under the MaineCare program.
An Act to Prohibit Certam Higher Education Institutions from Requmng Vaccmes Approved Under Emergency Use Author1zat1on for Admission or Attendance
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1228
Committee Amendment CA_A_H93 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A " to HP 776, L D 1228, "An Act to Prohibit 
Certam Higher Education Institutions from Requmng Vaccmes Approved Under 
Emergency Use Author1zat1on for Admission or Attendance" 
Amend the btll by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the mmority report of the committee, mcorporates a fiscal 
note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/19/23 J'k?ae 
LD 1228 
LR 585(02) 
An Act to Prohibit Certain Higher Education Institutions from Requiring Vaccines Approved Under 
Emergency Use Authorization for Admission or Attendance 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee AmendmentA"" fH- 93) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
(!. 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Contmgent revenue loss - pubhc higher educational mstitut10ns 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Tlus bill proh1b1ts the Umvers1ty of Mame System (UMS), the Mame Community College System (MCCS) and the 
Mame Mantnne Academy from requmng a student to be 1mmumzed with a vaccine that is approved by the federa 1 
Food and Drug Admm1strat1on under emergency use authonzat1on as a cond1t10n of acceptance or attendance Th( 
UMS and the MCCS have md1cated thetr concern that this prohibit10n may lead to a loss of tuit10n and other revenue 
1f a contagious illness results m a refund or proration of tuition and other fees as happened dunng the COVID-19 
pandemic This fiscal note makes no assumpt10n as to whether the enactment of this bill will result m such act10ns 
occurring m the future 
LR0585(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1227
Committee Amendment CA_A_H437 (House)

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An Act to Support Peer Mentors for Parents Involved m the Child Protective Services System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1229
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S474 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "4 " to COMrvIITTEE AMEND1\,1ENT "A" to Hp 777, 
L D 1229, "An Act to Support Peer Mentors for Parents Involved m the Child Protective 
Services System" 
Amend the amendment by strikmg out all of sect10n 3 and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 3. Appropr1at1ons and allocations. The followmg appropriations and 
allocat10ns are made 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of Child and Family Services - D1str1ct 0452 
Imtiative Provides one-time fundmg to contract with an entity to provide free vrrtual 
classes that provide mformation, resources and support to parents mvolved m the child 
protective services system, facilitated by parents who have experience with the child 
protective services system or who have navigated multiple complex systems 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Amend the amendment by relettenng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
sect10n number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes fundmg m fiscal year 2023-24 and mcreases the fundmg m 
fiscal year 2024-25 to $200,000 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggm 
FISCAL NOTE RE(JUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved 07/18/23 feae.. 
LD 1229 
LR 341(04) 
An Act to Provide lnformat10n to Parents Involved in the Child Protective Services System and 
Ensure Fundmg m the Child Protective Services Contingency Fund 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'j/' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Reqmred: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
ProJections 
FY 2025-26 
ProJections 
FY 2026-27 
Net Cost (Savmgs) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal DetaII and Notes 
($170,000) 
($170,000) 
$30,000 
$0 
$0 
$30,000 
$0 
This amendment ehmmates the one-time General Fund appropnat10n to the Department of Health and Human 
Services of $170,000 m fiscal year 2023-24 and mcreases the one-tune General Fund appropnat1011 by $30,000 fiscal 
year 2024-25 to $200,000 
LR0341(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1229
Committee Amendment CA_A_H469 (House)

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An Act to Prohibit Certain Higher Education Institutions from Requiring Vaccines Approved Under Emergency Use Authorization for Admission or Attendance
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1228
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SMITH, HENDERSON, HYMES, QUINT, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS, STROUT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10016

Legislative Document
No. 1228
H.P. 776
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Prohibit Certain Higher Education Institutions from 
Requiring Vaccines Approved Under Emergency Use Authorization 
for Admission or Attendance
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo.
Cosponsored by Representatives: HENDERSON of Rumford, HYMES of Waldo, QUINT of 
Hodgdon, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, STROUT of Harrington.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, students are missing out on educational opportunities because they refuse 
to obtain a vaccine that has been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration 
under emergency use authorization; and
Whereas, this Act would provide the immediate action required to allow those 
students to begin or resume their postsecondary educations; 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.  20-A MRSA §10016 is enacted to read:
§10016.  Certain vaccines not required
The University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and the 
Maine Maritime Academy may not require as a condition of acceptance or attendance that 
a student be immunized with a vaccine that is approved by the federal Food and Drug 
Administration under emergency use authorization.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits certain postsecondary educational institutions from requiring a 
student to be immunized with a vaccine that is approved by the federal Food and Drug 
Administration under emergency use authorization.
Resolve, Directing the Maine Public Employees Retirement System to Study the Creation of an Interstate Compact Concerning the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1230
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: GREENWOOD, BALDACCI, BRENNAN, DODGE, DRINKWATER, FAULKINGHAM, HAGGAN, WOODSOME, KEIM, NANGLE

Legislative Document
No. 1230
H.P. 778
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
Resolve, Directing the Maine Public Employees Retirement System 
to Study the Creation of an Interstate Compact Concerning the 
Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, DRINKWATER of Milford, 
FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, HAGGAN of Hampden, WOODSOME of Waterboro, 
Senators: KEIM of Oxford, NANGLE of Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Maine Public Employees Retirement System to study interstate 
compact. Resolved:  That the Maine Public Employees Retirement System shall study 
the creation and adoption of an interstate compact with other states affected by the 
government pension offset, pursuant to the federal Social Security Amendments of 1977, 
Public Law 95-216, and the windfall elimination provision, pursuant to the federal Social 
Security Amendments of 1983, Public Law 98-21. The Maine Public Employees 
Retirement System shall consult and collaborate with any applicable retirement 
associations, such as the National Association of State Retirement Administrators, as 
necessary. The Maine Public Employees Retirement System shall submit a report with its 
recommendations, including any suggested legislation, no later than December 6, 2023 to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing. The committee may report out a bill 
based upon the report and recommendations to the Second Regular Session of the 131st 
Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Maine Public Employees Retirement System to study the 
creation of an interstate compact with other states affected by the windfall elimination 
provision and the government pension offset. The Maine Public Employees Retirement 
System must submit a report with its recommendations, including any suggested 
legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing no later than December 
6, 2023. The committee may report out a bill based upon the report and recommendations.
An Act to Support Peer Mentors for Parents Involved in the Child Protective Services System
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1229
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MEYER, INGWERSEN, BRENNAN, CLOUTIER, CRAFTS, CRAVEN, FAY, MADIGAN, MASTRACCIO, STOVER

Legislative Document
No. 1229
H.P. 777
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Support Peer Mentors for Parents Involved in the Child 
Protective Services System
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MEYER of Eliot.
Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAFTS of Newcastle, 
CRAVEN of Lewiston, FAY of Raymond, MADIGAN of Waterville, MASTRACCIO of 
Sanford, STOVER of Boothbay.
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.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to contract with an entity to provide free classes with 
information, resources and support to understand child protective services, facilitated by 
parents who have experienced the child protective services system or navigated multiple 
complex systems.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$340,000
$340,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$340,000
$340,000
Office of Child and Family Services - District 0452
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to contract for one peer recovery coach per district 
office to support parents with substance use disorder with an open case with child protective 
services.
GENERAL FUND
2023-24
2024-25
All Other
$920,000
$920,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$920,000
$920,000
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2023-24
2024-25
GENERAL FUND
$1,260,000
$1,260,000
__________
__________
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$1,260,000
$1,260,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding to provide free classes to understand child 
protective services and to contract with peer recovery coaches.
An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1231
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CARMICHAEL

Legislative Document
No. 1231
H.P. 779
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by 
Adjusting the Tax Brackets
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CARMICHAEL of Greenbush.
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 change the income brackets for imposition of the individual Maine 
income tax but retain the same tax rates.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1232
Committee Amendment CA_A_H603 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1234
Committee Amendment CA_A_H454 (House)

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An Act to Provide Reimbursement for Health Care Expenses of Retired State Police Law Enforcement Dogs
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1234
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HEPLER, LaFOUNTAIN, CLOUTIER, CRAY, FAY, GUERRETTE, HALL, JAUCH, STOVER, BLACK
Amends: 25 MRSA §1509-B

Legislative Document
No. 1234
H.P. 782
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Provide Reimbursement for Health Care Expenses of 
Retired State Police Law Enforcement Dogs
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec and
Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAY of Palmyra, FAY of Raymond, 
GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of Wilton, JAUCH of Topsham, STOVER of Boothbay, 
Senator: BLACK of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §1509-B is enacted to read:
§1509-B.  Health care for retired law enforcement dogs
1. Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Authorized handler" means a current or former law enforcement officer who was 
the handler of a retired law enforcement dog during the dog's active service for the law 
enforcement agency and who is currently responsible for the well-being and health care 
of the dog.
B. "Department" means the Department of Public Safety.
C. "Law enforcement dog" has the same meaning as in Title 14, section 164-B, 
subsection 1, paragraph B.
2. Health care for retired law enforcement dogs. The department shall pay the health 
care expenses of a retired law enforcement dog that was used in service by the State Police. 
Upon submission of receipts of bona fide health care expenses on behalf of the dog, the 
department shall reimburse the authorized handler of the dog up to $5,000 per calendar 
year.
3. Administration.  The department shall administer the payment of health care 
expenses for retired law enforcement dogs under subsection 2.
4. Rules.  The department may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules under Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Public Safety to reimburse authorized handlers of 
retired law enforcement dogs that were used in service by the State Police up to $5,000 per 
year for health care expenses of their dogs.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1236
Committee Amendment CA_A_H495 (House)

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An Act to Provide Compensation to and to Limit Work Hours of Jail Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1235
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: COLLINGS
Amends: 30-A MRSA §1511

Legislative Document
No. 1235
H.P. 783
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Provide Compensation to and to Limit Work Hours of 
Jail Employees
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §1511 is enacted to read:
§1511.  Hours of employees
Beginning January 1, 2024, a jail employee may not work more than 18 hours in a 24-
hour period except in exceptional circumstances or when the Governor has declared a state 
of emergency pursuant to Title 37-B, section 742, subsection 1. For the purposes of this 
section, "exceptional circumstances" means circumstances beyond the control of the sheriff 
or jail administrator that pose a threat to the safekeeping of persons committed or 
transferred to or detained in the custody of the jail, the safe operation of the jail in 
accordance with this chapter and the standards set pursuant to Title 34-A, chapter 1, 
subchapter 2 or the safe performance by employees of the jail of their duties.
Sec. 2. Compensation for jail employees. The Treasurer of State shall issue 
additional compensation of $2,500 to each employee of a county jail under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, chapter 13.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits, beginning January 1, 2024, a jail employee from working more than 
hours in a 24-hour period except in exceptional circumstances or when the Governor 
has declared a state of emergency. The bill also directs the Treasurer of State to issue 
additional compensation of $2,500 to every jail employee in the State.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1241
Committee Amendment CA_A_H364 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1242
Committee Amendment CA_A_H296 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1243
Committee Amendment CA_A_H488 (House)

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Committee Amendment CA_B_H489 (House)

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An Act Regarding Timely Payment of Undisputed Insurance Claims
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1244
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: O'NEIL, GRAMLICH, JACKSON, GEIGER, MADIGAN, MALON, MATHIESON, PERRY, ZAGER, BAILEY, HICKMAN
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2436

Legislative Document
No. 1244
H.P. 792
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act Regarding Timely Payment of Undisputed Insurance Claims
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'NEIL of Saco.
Cosponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach,
President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, MADIGAN of Waterville, MALON of Biddeford, 
MATHIESON of Kittery, PERRY of Calais, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: BAILEY of York, 
HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2436, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2005, c. 50, §1, is further 
amended to read:
3.   If an insurer fails to pay an undisputed claim or any undisputed part of the claim 
when due, the amount of the overdue claim or part of the claim bears interest at the rate of 
1/2% 10% per month after the due date.  Notwithstanding this subsection, the 
superintendent shall adopt rules that establish a minimum amount of interest payable on an 
overdue undisputed claim to a health care provider before a payment must be issued.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2‑A.
SUMMARY
Under current law, insurers are required to pay undisputed claims within 30 calendar 
days and overdue claims payments are subject to interest at the rate of 1 1/2% per month 
after the due date. This bill increases the rate of interest for overdue claims payments to 
10% per month.