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An Act to Support the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0689
Committee Amendment CA_A_S17 (Senate)

FmST SPECIAL SESSION
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " / " to S,P. 306, L.D. 689, "An Act to Support the
Northern New England Poison Center"
Amend the biil by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/25/25 t-Rt-
LD 689 LR 1881(02)
An Act to Support the Northern New England Poison Center
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ^( ^' {"]
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000
Appropriations/AIlocations
General Fund $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $335,..<)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes ongoing annual General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of
$335,000 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Northern New England Poison Center.
LR1881(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Laws of the State of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0695
Sponsors: PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 695
S.P. 312
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act Regarding the Laws of the State of Maine
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland.
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 regarding the laws of the State.
An Act to Support the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0693
Sponsors: PIERCE, FECTEAU

Legislative Document
No. 693
S.P. 310
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act to Support the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau 
of Corporations, Elections and Commissions
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and
Senators: BAILEY of York, HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative: KUHN of Falmouth.
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.
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692
Initiative: Establishes 3 Office Specialist II positions and provides funding for All Other.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
3.000
3.000
Personal Services
$248,361
$256,308
All Other
$15,000
$15,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$263,361
$271,308
SUMMARY
This bill establishes 3 positions in the Department of the Secretary of State's bureau of 
corporations, elections and commissions.
An Act to Dil'ect the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board to Assess
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0697
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S459 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "Jr,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A'' to S.P. 314, 
L.D. 697, "An Act to Dil'ect the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board to Assess 
Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs and to Take Steps to Implement Reference-
based Pricing" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 7 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 7. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
OFFICE OF AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE 
Office of Affordable Health Care Z320 
Initiative: Establishes and provides funding for one Public Service Manager III position to 
support the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board with strategic direction, 
government and stakeholder 1·elations, research, writing and administrative work effective 
October 1, 2025. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Pel'sonal Services 
Alt Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2025-26 
1.000 
$105,855 
$1,962 
$107,817 
2026-27 
1.000 
$147,099 
$2,019 
$149,118 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
SENATE AMENDMENT" ft" to COMMI'n'EE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 314, L.D, 697 L 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations section. 
SPONSORED BY: ___ 
r;z_, _~_,._..,_~_v:>_o __ V_t=---
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Bolster the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0696
Committee Amendment CA_A_S112 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A' to S,P. 313, L,D, 696, "An Act to Bolster the
Maine Teacher Residency Program"
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to support the Maine Teacher Residency Program at the
University of Southern Maine,
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther $500,000 $500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $500,000 $500,000
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment provides an ongoing appropriation of $500,000 per year for the Maine
Teacher Residency Program at the University of Southern Maine.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Page I - 132LR234I(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/25/25 l^-Kt-
LD 696 LR 2341(02)
An Act to Bolster the Maine Teacher Residency Program
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^"/
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $500,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to the
University of Maine System to support the Maine Teacher Residency Program at the University of Southern Maine.
LR2341(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act to Sustain
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0698
Committee Amendment CA_B_S125 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "S » to S.P, 315, L.D. 698, "An Act to Sustain
Emergency Homeless Shelters in Maine"
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following:
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE
Shelter Operating Subsidy 0661
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to support emergency homeless shelters in the State.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AHOther $2,500,000 $2,500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,500,000 $2,500,000
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, replaces the bill. It
decreases the ongoing appropriation from $5,000,000 to $2>500,00 in each fiscal year,
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/09/25 ^KL
LD 698 LR 205(03)
An Act to Sustain Emergency Homeless Shelters in Maine
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment *K'/ <-,
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Appropriations/AlIocations
General Fund $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $2,500,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to the
Shelter Operating Subsidy program within the Maine State Housing Authority to support emergency homeless shelters
in the State.
LR0205(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Require Petitions for Interstate Transmission Lines to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0694
Sponsors: PIERCE, SACHS, FECTEAU
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3132

Legislative Document
No. 694
S.P. 311
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act to Require Petitions for Interstate Transmission Lines to 
Include Provisions for Conservation Funding
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport and
Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland, Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, 
KUHN of Falmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3132, sub-§6-F is enacted to read:
6-F.  High-impact electric transmission line; Land for Maine's Future.  For the 
commission to determine that a petition filed under this section for approval to develop a 
high-impact electric transmission line is sufficient, the petition must include a provision 
for an annual payment to the Land for Maine's Future Trust Fund established under Title 
5, section 6203-D at a rate of $10,000 per megawatt of the high-impact electric transmission 
line's nameplate capacity, of which at least 20% must be directed to the Conservation Land 
Management Fund established under Title 5, section 6203-F.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that, for the Public Utilities Commission to determine a petition to 
develop a high-impact electric transmission line sufficient, the petition must include a 
provision for an annual payment to the Land for Maine's Future Trust Fund at a rate of 
$10,000 per megawatt, of which at least 20% must be directed to the Conservation Land 
Management Fund.
An Act to Sustain Emergency Homeless Shelters in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0698
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, ROEDER, GATTINE, DAUGHTRY, FECTEAU

Legislative Document
No. 698
S.P. 315
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act to Sustain Emergency Homeless Shelters in Maine
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Housing and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook 
and
Senators: CURRY of Waldo, President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, INGWERSEN of York, 
ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, TIPPING of Penobscot, Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of 
Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, MEYER of Eliot.
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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE
Shelter Operating Subsidy 0661
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to support emergency homeless shelters in the State.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds to support emergency homeless shelters in the State.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Report on
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0701
Sponsors: ROLLINS, BRADSTREET

Legislative Document
No. 701
H.P. 440
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Report on 
Financial Literacy Education in the System of Learning Results
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROLLINS of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and
Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, DHALAC of South Portland, GATTINE of 
Westbrook, HAGGAN of Hampden.
Sec. 1.  Department of Education to report on financial literacy education 
in system of learning results. Resolved: That the Department of Education shall 
submit a comprehensive report on the personal finance and economics standard for social 
studies within the system of learning results under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, 
section 6209. The report must examine all connected performance expectations related to 
personal finance and economics in all schools across the State. The report must consider 
how the State's schools are performing based on the guiding principles of the system of 
learning results and standards of the Department of Education. The report must show how 
the teaching of financial literacy is implemented in the State's schools based on the 
Department of Education's "Spiraling K-12" approach, the course of study in which 
students are exposed to the same topics throughout their school career, with each encounter 
increasing in complexity and reinforcing previous learning. The report must include 
recommendations, including suggested legislation, on ways to improve participation and 
achievement in meeting the standards and learning results of financial literacy education in 
the State. The report must be submitted to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and 
Cultural Affairs no later than December 31, 2025. The joint standing committee may report 
out a bill related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Education to submit a comprehensive report on 
the personal finance and economics standard for social studies under the system of learning 
results. The report must examine all connected performance expectations related to 
personal finance and economics in all schools across the State. The report must be 
submitted no later than December 31, 2025 to the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. The joint standing committee may report out a bill related to the report 
to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.
An Act to Designate
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0702
Committee Amendment CA_A_H138 (House)

COM1vlITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 441, L.D. 702, "An Act to Designate 
January 6th as A Day to Remember and to Preserve the Accounts of Witnesses to the Events 
of January 6, 2021" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Designate January 6th as A Day to Remember' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the first line (page 1, line 2 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: 
11§150-V
and inserting the following: '§150-W' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 15 0-V in the first line (page 1, line 3 in L. D.) by striking 
out the following: 
11§150-V" and inserting the following: '§150-W' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
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 provision 
of the bill that directs the State Archivist to collect and preserve firsthand accounts from 
the State's congressional delegation and staff and others connected to the events of Januaiy 
6, 2021, to create educational materials based on those accounts and to make those 
materials and accounts available to the public through an online archive and physical 
exhibits. The amendment also changes a statutory section number to avoid a conflict with 
recently enacted law. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/28/25 LRL 
LD702 
LR 1795(02) 
An Act to Designate January 6th as A Day to Remember and to Preserve the Accounts of Witnesses to 
the Events of January 6, 2021 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" ( 1J.,. lj~\ 
Committee: State and Local Government 
f\ \ n 
J ) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The additional costs associated with designating J anuaiy 6th of each year as A Day to Remember are expected to be 
minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRl 795(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Bolster the Maine Teacher Residency Program
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0696
Sponsors: PIERCE, MURPHY

Legislative Document
No. 696
S.P. 313
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act to Bolster the Maine Teacher Residency Program
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough and
Senators: LIBBY of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, Representative: CLOUTIER of 
Lewiston.
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.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to support the Maine Teacher Residency Program at the 
University of Southern Maine.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$1,000,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,000,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funds to support the Maine Teacher Residency Program at 
the University of Southern Maine.
An Act to Establish a Health Care Gap Year Program for Recent College
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0703
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S673 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " /f" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 442,
L,D. 703, "An Act to Establish a Health Care Gap Year Program for Recent College
Graduates"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following:
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF
Employment Services Activity 0852
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for a health care gap year program that inccntivizes
recent college graduates to work in critical health care positions, particularly in underserved
and rural communities.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $0 $200,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $200,000
Amend the amendment by rclcttcring or renumbering any nonconsecutivc Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" by replacing the appropriations
and allocations section.
SPONSORED BY: ^AW^c, Tf^
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.)
COUNTY: Androscoggin
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04/11/26 t-Kt-
LD 703 LR 2268(04)
An Act to Establish a Health Care Gap Year Program for Recent College Graduates
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment f^ to Committee Amendment "A" ( S'(
Sponsor; Sen. Rotundo ofAndroscoggin
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund
($250,000) ($50,000)
($250,000)
($50,000)
$0
$0
$0
$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment removes the General Fund appropriations to the Department of Labor (department) in fiscal year
2025-26 and reduces the General Fund appropriations to the department in fiscal year 2026-27 from $250,000 to
$200,000.
LR2268(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Establish a Health Care Gap Year Program for Recent
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0703
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: RANA, INGWERSEN

Legislative Document
No. 703
H.P. 442
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Establish a Health Care Gap Year Program for Recent 
College Graduates
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RANA of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and
Representatives: DHALAC of South Portland, DODGE of Belfast, SKOLD of Portland, 
Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, BENNETT of Oxford, BERNARD of Aroostook, RENY 
of Lincoln.
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.
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF
Employment Services Activity 0852
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for a health care gap year program that incentivizes 
recent college graduates to work in critical health care positions, particularly in underserved 
and rural communities.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$500,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$500,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funds for a health care gap year program that incentivizes 
recent college graduates to work in critical health care positions, particularly in underserved 
and rural communities.
An Act to Clarify Performance Standards for Quarries
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0704
Sponsors: PLUECKER
Amends: 38 MRSA §490-X

Legislative Document
No. 704
H.P. 443
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Clarify Performance Standards for Quarries
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §490-X, first ¶, as amended by PL 2007, c. 297, §8, is further 
amended to read:
This article applies to any quarry, including reclaimed and unreclaimed areas, if the 
quarry is more than one acre in size, the total excavated area including adjacent parcels 
under a common owner or operator is more than one acre in size or underground production 
blasting is proposed.
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §490-X, 3rd ¶, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 700, §35, is amended 
to read:
This article does not apply to an excavation or grading preliminary to a construction 
project, unless blasting is proposed or unless intended to circumvent this article.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the performance standards for quarries to apply to any quarry where 
blasting is proposed.
An Act to Promote
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0700
Committee Amendment CA_A_S60 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /^ " to S.P. 317, L.D. 700, "An Act to Promote
Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in the University of Maine System by
Awarding Waivers of Tuition and Fees to Eligible Students"
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following:
'See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made,
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031
Initiative; Provides ongoing funds for tuition waivers to eligible students who are enrolled
full-time at any University of Maine System campus beginning in the 2026-2027 school
year.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $0 $3,400>000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $3,400,000
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. This amendment adds an
appropriations and allocations section,
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/25/25 I^KI^-
LD 700 LR 2032(02)
An Act to Promote Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in the University of Maine System by
Awarding Waivers of Tuition and Fees to Eligible Students
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ^\'Y ^ - b6'
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
Appropriatlons/AIIocations
General Fund $0 $3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $3.4 million per year beginning in fiscal year 2026-27 to
the University of Maine System for the cost of awarding a waiver of tuition and fees to eligible students who are
enrolled full-time at any University of Maine system campus beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
LR2032(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Promote Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0700
Sponsors: TIPPING
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10912

Legislative Document
No. 700
S.P. 317
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act to Promote Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in 
the University of Maine System by Awarding Waivers of Tuition 
and Fees to Eligible Students
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senators: BICKFORD of Androscoggin, DUSON of Cumberland, MOORE of 
Washington, Representative: DILL of Old Town.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §10912 is enacted to read:
§10912.  Waiver of tuition and fees; Federal Pell Grant-eligible in-state students
1. Eligibility.  Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, the University of Maine 
System shall award a waiver of tuition and fees to an eligible student under this section.  
An eligible student must:
A. Be enrolled full-time at any University of Maine System campus, except that a 
student may not be a student who has transferred into the University of Maine System 
or who is returning to complete a degree;
B. Complete a free application for federal student aid program application, or successor 
application, and be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant for the academic year for which 
the applicant seeks a waiver;
C. Be a United States citizen or noncitizen who is eligible for a Federal Pell Grant for 
the academic year for which the applicant seeks a waiver;
D. Have resided in the State for 12 continuous months before acceptance at the 
University of Maine System; and
E. Maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade point average in each academic year.
A University of Maine System campus may establish additional eligibility requirements.
2. Waiver amount.  The amount of a waiver of tuition and fees awarded under this 
section is limited to the difference between the amount of the tuition and fees at the 
University of Maine System campus at which the student is enrolled and the sum of the 
amount provided by the Federal Pell Grant and the amount of aid received by the student 
from other sources, not including merit-based scholarships awarded to the student by the 
University of Maine System. 
3. Funding.  The availability of a waiver of tuition and fees under this section is limited 
to the availability of funds needed to administer the waivers.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the University of Maine System to award waivers of tuition and fees 
to eligible students who are enrolled full-time at any University of Maine System campus.  
The amount of the waiver is limited to the difference between the amount of the tuition and 
fees and the sum of the amount provided by the Federal Pell Grant and the amount of aid 
received by the student, not including merit-based scholarships awarded to the student by 
the University of Maine System.  The availability of the waiver is limited to the availability 
of funding.
An Act to Allow for Rescission of a Site Location of Development
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0708
Sponsors: BRIDGEO
Amends: 38 MRSA §489-C

Legislative Document
No. 708
H.P. 447
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Allow for Rescission of a Site Location of Development 
Permit When a Development Is Decommissioned
Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §489-C, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1995, c. 493, §9, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place:
1.  Development other than a subdivision.  For a development other than a 
subdivision as defined at the time of permit issuance:
A.  The permittee has not constructed or caused to be constructed, or operated or caused 
to be operated, the development; or
B.  The development has been fully decommissioned to the department's satisfaction;
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §489-C, as corrected by RR 1995, c. 2, §99, is amended by 
enacting at the end a new paragraph to read:
For the purposes of this section, "fully decommissioned" means all aboveground and 
belowground components of a development have been physically removed, the site has 
been restored to preconstruction grade, any previously vegetated areas have been 
revegetated with native vegetation similar to nearby native vegetation and all waste has 
been recycled or disposed of at a facility authorized to accept the materials for recycling or 
disposal.
SUMMARY
Under current law, if a permittee requests the Commissioner of Environmental 
Protection to rescind a site location of development permit for a development that is not a 
subdivision, the commissioner must rescind the permit if, among other things, the 
development has not been constructed or operated by the permittee.  This bill requires the 
commissioner to rescind such a permit if the development has been fully decommissioned 
to the department's satisfaction.  The bill also defines "fully decommissioned."
An Act to Amend the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0707
Committee Amendment CA_A_H50 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §285-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to H.P. 446, L,D, 707, "An Act to Amend the
Membership of the State Employee Health Commission and Make Referential Changes to
the Office of Employee Health, Wellness and Workers' Compensation"
Amend the bill m Part A by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following;
'See. A-2. 5 MRSA §285-A, sub-§3, as corrected by RR 2023, c, 1, § 1 and affected
by c. 1, §50, is amended to read;
3. Voting. All votes of the commission must be one vote cast by labor and one vote
cast by management. The votes must be cast by the labor cochau', who must be chosen by
the labor members, and the vote must represent the majority opinion of the labor members
of the commission, and by the management cochair, who is the State Human Resources
Officer or the officer's designee designated by the Commissioner of Administrative and
Financial Services from among the management members appointed by the Commissioner
of Administrative and FinancialServices or the State Human Resources Officer,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies that the State Human Resources Officer may be designated
as the management cochair of the State Employee Health Commission by the
Commissioner ofAdmmistrative and Financial Services.
FISCAL NOTE REQUffiED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/19/25
t^Rt^
LD 707 LR 158(02)
An Act to Amend the Membership of the State Employee Health Commission and Make Referential
Changes to the Office of Employee Health, Wellness and Workers' Compensation
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'y
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services associated with the provisions of this bill
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources,
LR0158(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Facilitate the State Meeting Its Climate Goals While
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0711
Sponsors: COLLAMORE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3209-A

Legislative Document
No. 711
H.P. 450
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Facilitate the State Meeting Its Climate Goals While 
Protecting Farms
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DILL of Old Town, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of 
Wilton, LANIGAN of Sanford, ROBERTS of South Berwick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3209-A, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2021, c. 659, §17, is 
further amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read:
An entity proposing the development of a distributed generation resource that does not 
meet one or more of the requirements of this subsection may petition the commission for a 
good-cause exemption due to external delays outside of the entity's control, which the 
commission may grant if it finds that, without the external delays, the entity could 
reasonably have been expected to meet the requirements.  The commission shall find that 
delays related to site inspections and local government approvals for a distributed 
generation resource constructed on nonfertile land are external delays outside of the entity's 
control. The commission shall adopt rules to establish a process by which an entity 
proposing the development of a distributed generation resource on nonfertile land may 
appeal a denial of a good-cause exemption. The process must allow an entity proposing the 
development of the distributed generation resource to provide documentation regarding the 
reasons for the delay. For the purposes of this subsection, "nonfertile land" means land that 
cannot be used for or is not capable of use without substantial modification for production 
of agriculturally related products, including, but not limited to, crops, livestock, poultry, 
dairy products and sod. In adopting rules required by this subsection, the commission may 
consult with the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules to establish a process 
by which an entity proposing the development of a distributed generation resource for net 
energy billing on nonfertile land may appeal a denial of a good-cause exemption related to 
delays. The bill requires the commission to find that delays related to site inspections and 
local government approvals are external delays outside of the entity's control. The bill 
defines "nonfertile land" as land that cannot be used for or is not capable of use without 
substantial modification for production of agriculturally related products, including, but not 
limited to, crops, livestock, poultry, dairy products and sod.
An Act to Provide Appropriations and Allocations for the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0705
Sponsors: GATTINE

Legislative Document
No. 705
H.P. 444
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Provide Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Operations of State Government
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to provide for appropriations and allocations for the operation of 
State Government.
An Act Regarding Taxation
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0713
Sponsors: CLOUTIER

Legislative Document
No. 713
H.P. 452
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act Regarding Taxation
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston.
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 makes changes to the laws governing taxation.
An Act to Provide
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0715
Committee Amendment CA_A_H525 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT HA" to H.P. 454, L.D. 715, "An Act to Provide 
Property Tax Relief by Increasing thr"Xvailability of the Prnperty Tax Fairness Credit 
Based on a Resident's Age and Income" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3, Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Re,•enue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding fol' computer programming costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
2025-26 
All Other 
$0 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0 
2026-27 
$77A60 
$77,460 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I • 132LR1257{02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/29/25 l-RL 
LD715 
LR 1257(02) 
An Act to Provide Property Tax Relief by Increasing the Availability of the Property Tax Fairness 
Credit Based on a Resident's Age and Income 
Fiscal Note for BHl as Amended by Committee Amendment 'f._' {-r-b25 \ 
Committee: Taxation 
( l" 
> / 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2026-27 
$2,974,960 
$77,460 
($2;897,500) 
($152,500) 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$2,968,750 
$0 
($2,968;750) 
($156,250) 
Projections 
IrY 2028-29 
$2,992,500 
$0 
($2,992,500) 
($157,500) 
This bill includes a revenue decrease to the General Fund of $2,897,500 in fiscal year 2026-27 by expanding the 
availability of the property tax fairness credit based on resident age and income effective tax year 2026. The bill also 
includes a revenue decrease to the Local Govemment Fund of $152,500 in fiscal year 2026-27. 
The bill includes a one~time General Fund appropriation to the Bureau of Revenue Services within the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services of $77,460 in fiscal year 2026-27 to fnnd computer programming costs 
associated with the provisions ofthis bill. 
LR1257(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Restrict the Hunting of Coyotes
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0716
Sponsors: MILLIKEN
Amends: 12 MRSA §10902, 12 MRSA §11160, 12 MRSA §12001

Legislative Document
No. 716
H.P. 455
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Restrict the Hunting of Coyotes
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GOLEK of Harpswell, MATHIESON of Kittery, PUGH of 
Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10902, sub-§7, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9, amended by 
c. 655, Pt. B, §100 and affected by §422, is further amended to read:
7.  Mandatory hunting license revocation; coyote hunting violation.  A hunting 
license of a person convicted of hunting coyote in violation of section 11160 or 12001 must 
be revoked and that person is ineligible to obtain any hunting license for a period of one 
year from the date of conviction and a $500 fine must be imposed.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11160, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read:
1.  Permit required.  Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person 
may not hunt coyote at night unless that person has a valid permit issued under this section.  
Each night a person violates this subsection that person commits a Class E crime for which 
a minimum fine of $50 and an amount equal to twice the applicable license fee $500 must 
be imposed and the hunting license of that person must be revoked for a period of one year.
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §12001, as amended by PL 2011, c. 216, §1, is further amended 
by amending the section headnote to read:
§12001.  Night season Season and restrictions
Sec. 4.  12 MRSA §12001, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 216, §1, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Coyote hunting.  Notwithstanding the night hunting prohibitions in section 11206, 
there is an open season for hunting coyotes at night in all counties of the State from 
December 16th to August 31st October 1st to March 31st.
Notwithstanding section 11214, subsection 1, paragraph M, the commissioner may appoint 
agents to hunt for coyotes at night using artificial illumination from September 1st to 
December 15th.  The commissioner shall develop policies to make the affected public and 
affected law enforcement officers aware of any night hunting operations.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes a coyote hunting season to be held from October 1st to March 31st. 
It also updates the penalties associated with hunting coyotes outside of the prescribed 
season.
An Act to Establish the Respite for ME Program
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0709
Sponsors: CLOUTIER
Amends: 22 MRSA §7308

Legislative Document
No. 709
H.P. 448
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Establish the Respite for ME Program
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §7308, as amended by PL 2001, c. 487, §1, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place:
§7308.  Respite for ME Program
The Respite for ME Program is established in the department. The department shall 
administer the Respite for ME Program for the purpose of providing respite care, as 
described in the federal Older Americans Act of 1965, 42 United States Code, Section 
3030s-1(b)(4), and supplemental services, as described in 42 United States Code, Section 
3030s-1(b)(5), for family caregivers as defined in 42 United States Code, Section 3022(3) 
and older relative caregivers as defined in 42 United States Code, Section 3030s(a)(4).
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the law that directs the Department of Health and Human Services to 
administer the Respite Care Fund and instead establishes the Respite for ME Program and 
directs the department to administer the Respite for ME Program for the purpose of 
providing respite care and supplemental services for family caregivers and older relative 
caregivers.
An Act to Amend the Share of State Funding for the County Jail
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0719
Sponsors: SALISBURY, STEWART
Amends: 34-A MRSA §1210-E

Legislative Document
No. 719
H.P. 458
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Amend the Share of State Funding for the County Jail 
Operations Fund
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, HASENFUS of Readfield, LAJOIE of Lewiston, 
LOOKNER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §1210-E, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 732, Pt. A, §3 
and affected by §5, is amended to read:
2.  County Jail Operations Fund.  The County Jail Operations Fund is established to 
provide funding for county jails and the regional jail.  State funding must be appropriated 
annually for the fund in the an amount of $20,342,104 equal to 35% of the total cost of 
operating the county jails and the regional jail as needed to meet the standards established 
by the commissioner for county jails pursuant to sections 1208 and 1208-A, or otherwise 
required by law, plus any additional amount the Legislature may appropriate. For purposes 
of this section, the total cost of operating the county jails and the regional jail must reflect 
the total cost of operating the county jails and the regional jail for the most recently 
concluded fiscal year. The department shall administer the fund and shall distribute funds 
to the jails in accordance with this section for the purposes set forth in subsections 3 and 4 
and in accordance with the distribution formula set forth in subsection 9.  County jails and 
the regional jail may provide services that exceed the standards established pursuant to 
sections 1208 and 1208-A or otherwise required by law, but the cost of providing such 
services must be funded by the counties or from other sources outside of the fund.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that state funding for the County Jail Operations Fund must be 
appropriated annually in an amount equal to 35% of the total cost of operations for county 
jails and the regional jail as necessary to meet the standards for county jails as established 
by the Commissioner of Corrections or otherwise required by law. The bill further provides 
that county jails and the regional jail may provide services that exceed the standards 
established by the commissioner or otherwise required by law, but the cost of providing 
such services must be funded by the counties or from other sources outside of the County 
Jail Operations Fund.