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An Act to Repeal
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0320
Committee Amendment CA_A_H118 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " fl to H.P. 220, L.D. 320, "An Act to Repeal 
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Ce1tain Motor Vehicle Inspection Requ~Jnents''. 
Amend the bill by insetting after section 21 the following: 
'Sec. 22. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
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allocations are made. 
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077 
Initiative: Provides funding for one Motor Vehicle Detective position and related costs to 
enforce regulations related to motor vehicle inspections. 
IDGHWAY FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
2025-26 
1.000 
$135,533 
$95,965 
$231,498 
2026-27 
1.000 
$140,412 
$73,784 
$214,196 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an appropriations 
and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Approved: 04/25/25 LRL 
LD320 
LR 769(02) 
An Act to Repeal Certain Motor Vehicle Inspection Requirements 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ {/{✓// g) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
FY 2026-27 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$3,343,998 
$3,326,696 
$3,331,228 
$3,336,465 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Highway Fund 
$231,498 
$214,196 
$218,728 
$223,965 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
($3,112,500) 
($3,112,500) 
($3,112,500) 
($3,112,500) 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
There may be some minor reduction of worldoad associated with the minimal number of cases that will no longer be 
filed in the coutt system. Reductions in the collection of fines will decrease General Fund or other dedicated revenue 
by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill includes Highway Fund allocations of $231,498 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $214,196 in fiscal year 2026-27 to 
the Department of the Secreta1y of State for one Motor Vehicle Detective and related costs to enforce regulations 
related to motor vehicle inspections. Highway Fund revenue would be reduced by $3,112,500 beginning in 2025-26 
as a result of only doing motor vehicle inspections on commercial motor vehicles, trailers and semitrailers. 
The Department of Environmental Protection has indicated that eliminating certain inspection requirements could 
result in the loss of federal funding. 
LR0769(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding School Funding and General Purpose Aid for
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0318
Sponsors: BRENNAN

Legislative Document
No. 318
H.P. 218
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act Regarding School Funding and General Purpose Aid for 
Local Schools
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 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 BRENNAN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing school funding and general purpose 
aid for local schools.
An Act to Fund Staff
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0323
Committee Amendment CA_A_H209 (House)

COlvIMITTEE AMENDMENT ;A,, to H.P. 223, L:D. 323, "An Act to Fund Staff 
Supp01t for the State Board of Education" 
. 
Amend the bill by striking out eve1ything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDPCATION, STATE BOARD OF 
State Board of Education 0614 
foitiative: Provides ongoing funds for the State Board of Education to contract for staffing 
• services. FWlds may not be used to establish or fund a pem1anent position. 
GENERAL FUND 
2025-26 
All Other 
$50,000 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$50,000 
2026-27 
$50,000 
$50,000 
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, changes the ongoing 
appropriation to the State Board of Education from $100,000 to $50,000 and clmifies ~hat 
the state board may not use the funds to establish or fund a pennanent position. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 132LR0911(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04/25 LRL 
LD323 
LR911(02) 
An Act to Fund Staff Support for the State Board of Education 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee.Amendment •,4 ( µ.,, ;zoc; \ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
J 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
FY 2026-27 
FY 2027-28 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$50,000 
Projections 
FY2028-29 
$50,00" 
$50,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $50,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 for the 
State Board of Education to contract for staffing services. 
LR0911{02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Fund Staff Support for the State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0323
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S666 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " ^ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 223,
L.D. 323, "An Act to Fund Staff Support for the State Board of Education"
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.
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF
State Board of Education 0614
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the State Board of Education to contract for staffing
services. Funds may not be used to establish or fund a permanent position.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $0 $25,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $25,000
Amend the amendment by relcttering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations section.
SPONSORED BY: ^^^^^ ^_^ __ ^
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.)
COUNTY: Androscoggin
F'SCAL.TOTERE9"?D
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/11/26 ^Rt-
LD 323 LR 911 (04)
An Act to Fund Staff Support for the State Board of Education
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ^ to Committee Amendment "A"
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
($50,000)
($50,000)
($25,000)
($25,000)
(S50,000)
($50,000)
($50,000)
($50,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment removes the ongoing General Fund appropriations of $50,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2025-
and provides one-time General Fund appropriations of $25,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 to the State Board of
Education to contract for staffing services.
LR0911(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow Residential Housing on Church Property Located
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0319
Sponsors: GERE

Legislative Document
No. 319
H.P. 219
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Allow Residential Housing on Church Property Located 
in Commercial Zones
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Housing and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.
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 allow residential housing on church property located in 
commercial zones.
An Act to Fund Staff Support for the State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0323
Sponsors: BRENNAN

Legislative Document
No. 323
H.P. 223
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Fund Staff Support for the State Board of Education
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 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 BRENNAN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DODGE of Belfast, GATTINE of 
Westbrook, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MURPHY of Scarborough, SARGENT of 
York, 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.
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF
State Board of Education 0614
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the State Board of Education to contract for staffing 
services.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$100,000
$100,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$100,000
$100,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds for the State Board of Education to contract for 
staffing services.
An Act to Increase Reading Proficiency in Public Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0324
Sponsors: BRENNAN

Legislative Document
No. 324
H.P. 224
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Increase Reading Proficiency in Public Schools
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 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 BRENNAN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to address strategies to increase students' reading proficiency in 
public schools, especially by the time students have reached the end of 3rd grade.
An Act Related to the Disbursement of Revenue Generated from the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0325
Sponsors: BRIDGEO, BALDACCI
Amends: 12 MRSA §6131

Legislative Document
No. 325
H.P. 225
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act Related to the Disbursement of Revenue Generated from the 
Harvesting of River Herring
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Marine 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.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, DILL of Old Town, RIELLY of Westbrook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6131, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2011, c. 598, §11, is further 
amended to read:
8.  Migratory Fish Fund.  All fees received by the commissioner from river herring 
leasing rights are allocated to the Migratory Fish Fund, as established. Expenditures from 
the Migratory Fish Fund must be made:
A.  To build fishways for river herring and other migratory fish;
B.  For construction of other facilities for improving the environment of river herring 
and other migratory fish;
C.  For general propagation and conservation of river herring and other migratory fish;
D.  For research to enhance the fishing industry based on river herring and other 
migratory fish; and
E.  For management measures required to maintain or enhance river herring 
populations or populations of other migratory fish.; and
F.  To municipalities where river herring harvesting rights have been granted and to 
municipalities where known migration of river herring has occurred. Recipient 
municipalities may donate funds for the purpose of supporting programs designed to 
restore or protect the quality of the environment of river herring.
The Migratory Fish Fund does not lapse.
Sec. 2.  Study; equitable distribution of funds from Migratory Fish Fund.  
The Department of Marine Resources shall study how to equitably distribute funds from 
the Migratory Fish Fund, under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 631, 
subsection 8, to municipalities. By December 3, 2025, the department shall report its 
findings, including any suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine 
Resources. The committee may report out a bill based on the report to the Second Regular 
Session of the 132nd Legislature.
SUMMARY
This bill specifies that funds from the Migratory Fish Fund must be distributed to 
municipalities that have existing river herring harvesting rights as well as to municipalities 
where there is a known river herring migration, at the discretion of the Commissioner of 
Marine Resources. The bill also directs the Department of Marine Resources to study how 
to equitably distribute funds from the Migratory Fish Fund to municipalities and to report 
back to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources.  The committee is authorized 
to report out a bill based on the report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd 
Legislature.
An Act to Increase the Property Tax Exemption Provided to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0326
Sponsors: BRIDGEO, BRENNER
Amends: 36 MRSA §654-A

Legislative Document
No. 326
H.P. 226
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Increase the Property Tax Exemption Provided to 
Individuals Who Are Legally Blind
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 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 BRIDGEO of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and
Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, BRENNAN of Portland, LAJOIE of Lewiston, 
LEE of Auburn, ROLLINS of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §654-A, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2019, c. 401, Pt. A, §8, is 
further amended to read:
1.  Exemption.  The residential real estate up to the just value of $4,000 $10,000, 
having a taxable situs in the place of residence, of inhabitants of the State who are legally 
blind as determined by a properly licensed Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathy or 
Doctor of Optometry is exempt from taxation.
Sec. 2.  Application. This Act applies to property tax years beginning on or after 
April 1, 2026.
SUMMARY
This bill increases, for property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2026, the 
maximum value of residential real estate that is exempt from property taxation for 
inhabitants of the State who are legally blind from $4,000 to $10,000.
An Act to Make May Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0321
Sponsors: DUCHARME
Amends: 1 MRSA §150-V

Legislative Document
No. 321
H.P. 221
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Make May Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §150-V is enacted to read:
§150-V.  Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month
The month of May of each year is designated as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month, 
and the Governor shall issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the 
State to observe the month through appropriate activities. 
SUMMARY
This bill designates the month of May of each year as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy 
Month and directs the Governor to issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the 
people of the State to observe the month through appropriate activities.
An Act Requiring the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0328
Committee Amendment CA_A_H102 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " p\ " to H.P.228, L.D. 328, "An Act Requiring the
State to Pay a Retired State Employee's or Retired Teacher's Premium for Medicare Part B
Under Medicare Advantage"
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following;
'See. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
14' allocations are made,
ADMINISTRATWE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Accident - Sickness - Health Insurance 0455
Initiative: Appropriates funds to pay 100% of a retired state employee's or retu-ed teacher's
premium for Medicare Part B under the Medicare Advantage plan begmning January 1,
2026,
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther $20,218,650 $40,437,300
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $20,218,650 $40,437,300
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.
0 FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/27/25 l^-Kt'
LD 328 LR 307(02)
An Act Requiring the State to Pay a Retired State Employee's or Retired Teacher's Premium for
IVIedicare Part B Under Medicare Advantage
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'j^'/ n ^.i
Committee: Labor
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 $20,218,650 $40,437,300 $40,437,300 $40,437,300
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $20,218,650 $40,437,300 $40,437,300 $40,437,300
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services of
$20,218,650 in fiscal year 2025-26 and ongoing General Fund appropriations of $40,437,300 amiually thereafter to
fund 100% of retired state employees' and retired teachers' premiums for Medicare Part B under the Medicare
Advantage plan beginning January 1, 2026,
LR03 07(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Requiring the State to Pay a Retired State Employee's or
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0328
Sponsors: SHAGOURY, HICKMAN
Amends: 5 MRSA §285, 20-A MRSA §13451

Legislative Document
No. 328
H.P. 228
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act Requiring the State to Pay a Retired State Employee's or 
Retired Teacher's Premium for Medicare Part B Under Medicare 
Advantage
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and
Representatives: BECK of South Portland, BRIDGEO of Augusta, DODGE of Belfast, 
HASENFUS of Readfield, MONTELL of Gardiner, ROLLINS of Augusta, SKOLD of 
Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§7, ¶N is enacted to read:
N.  Beginning January 1, 2026, the State, through the commission, shall pay 100% of 
a retiree's Medicare Part B premium under the Medicare Advantage plan identified and 
offered by the commission and available to the retiree as authorized by the commission 
if the retiree is not eligible for federally approved Medicaid services.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §13451, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Payment by State for Medicare Part B under Medicare Advantage.  Beginning 
January 1, 2026, the State shall pay 100% of a retired teacher's Medicare Part B premium 
under the Medicare Advantage plan administered by the Maine Education Association 
benefits trust if the retired teacher is not eligible for federally approved Medicaid services.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the State to pay 100% of a retired state employee's or retired teacher's 
premium for Medicare Part B under the Medicare Advantage plan beginning January 1, 
2026.
An Act to Increase the Fine for Passing a Stopped School Bus
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0329
Sponsors: CLUCHEY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2308

Legislative Document
No. 329
H.P. 229
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Increase the Fine for Passing a Stopped School Bus
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, BRIDGEO of Augusta, DHALAC 
of South Portland, LEE of Auburn, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2308, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2019, c. 318, §4, is further 
amended to read:
6.  Penalty.  A violation of subsection 2 is a Class E crime that is punishable by a $250 
$1,000 minimum fine for the first offense and a mandatory 30-day suspension of a driver's 
license for a 2nd offense occurring within 3 years of the first offense.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the minimum fine for a driver's failing to stop on meeting or 
overtaking a school bus from $250 to $1,000.
An Act to Provide Additional Funding to Support In-home Personal
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0327
Sponsors: BRIDGEO, BENNETT

Legislative Document
No. 327
H.P. 227
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Provide Additional Funding to Support In-home Personal 
Support Services for Qualified Senior Citizens
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 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 BRIDGEO of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and
Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, MINGO of Calais, Senators: BRENNER of 
Cumberland, MOORE of Washington.
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
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for in-home personal support services provided to 
senior citizens under rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 
19, Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$1,631,588
$1,631,588
__________
__________
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL
$1,631,588
$1,631,588
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding for in-home personal support services provided to 
senior citizens under Department of Health and Human Services rule Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 19, Home and Community Benefits for 
the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities.
An Act Regarding County Jails
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0333
Sponsors: MILLIKEN

Legislative Document
No. 333
H.P. 233
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act Regarding County Jails
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 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 MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing county jails.
An Act Regarding County Jail Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0334
Sponsors: MILLIKEN

Legislative Document
No. 334
H.P. 234
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act Regarding County Jail Funding
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 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 MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing county jail funding.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0331
Sponsors: DRINKWATER, BERNARD

Legislative Document
No. 331
H.P. 231
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to 
Ensure Timely Reimbursement Under MaineCare Regarding 
Hospital Cost Reports
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 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 DRINKWATER of Milford.
Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook and
Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, DUCHARME of Madison, FOLEY of Wells, 
HAGGAN of Hampden, HALL of Wilton, MASON of Lisbon, POIRIER of Skowhegan, 
QUINT of Hodgdon.
Sec. 1. Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse hospitals 
after receipt of cost reports.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human 
Services shall amend its rules in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Section 45, Hospital Services, to require the department to reimburse at least 75% of the 
as-filed settlement pursuant to a hospital's cost reports within 90 days of receipt.
Sec. 2. Existing resources.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human 
Services shall implement the requirements of this resolve within existing resources.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules in 
Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 45, Hospital Services, to 
require the department to reimburse at least 75% of the as-filed settlement pursuant to a 
hospital's cost reports within 90 days of receipt.  It requires the department to accomplish 
this within existing resources.
An Act to Increase the Size and Balance of Jury Pools
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0338
Sponsors: LEE, BAILEY
Amends: 14 MRSA §1252-A

Legislative Document
No. 338
H.P. 238
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Increase the Size and Balance of Jury Pools
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LEE of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and
Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, DHALAC of South 
Portland, HENDERSON of Rumford, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, POIRIER of Skowhegan, 
SATO of Gorham, SINCLAIR of Bath.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §1252-A, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §11, is 
amended to read:
1.  Lists used.  The lists of licensed drivers, persons issued an identification card by 
the Secretary of State, registered voters from the central voter registration system, persons 
to whom state income tax forms have been mailed, recipients of public assistance benefits, 
recipients of state unemployment compensation and any person persons who notifies notify 
the clerk of the court in the county of their residence and requests request to be put on the 
source list of prospective jurors shall must serve as the source for prospective jurors in each 
county.  These lists may be supplemented with names from other lists specified by the 
Supreme Judicial Court.
SUMMARY
This bill adds registered voters, persons to whom state income tax forms have been 
mailed, recipients of public assistance benefits and recipients of state unemployment 
compensation to the source list of prospective jurors.
An Act to Increase the Size and Balance of Jury Pools
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0338
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H798 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H,P, 238,
L.D. 338, "An Act to Increase the Size and Balance of Jury Pools"
Amend the amendment in the first mstructional paragraph in the last line (page 1, Ime
13 in amendment) by inserting after the following; "mailed," the following: 'recipients of
public assistance benefits.'
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 2nd instructional paragraph (page 1,
lines 14 to 17 in amendment).
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to remove from the bill the
proposal to add recipients of public assistance benefits to the source list of prospective
jurors. It also removes the definition of "public assistance" from the committee
amendment,
SPONSORED BY: / V^S. ^YiA ^k x «
(Representative LEE, A.)
TOWN: Auburn
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Amend the Definition of "Oversized ATV" to Increase the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0341
Sponsors: GUERRETTE, JACKSON
Amends: 12 MRSA §13155

Legislative Document
No. 341
H.P. 241
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Amend the Definition of "Oversized ATV" to Increase the 
Minimum Weight Requirement
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 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 GUERRETTE of Caribou.
Cosponsored by Representative JACKSON of Oxford and
Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, COOPER of Windham, 
DAIGLE of Fort Kent, DRINKWATER of Milford, FREDERICKS of Sanford, HENDERSON 
of Rumford, THORNE of Carmel.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation amends the law regarding the registration of oversized all-
terrain vehicles and must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period so that it 
applies to registrations for the 2025 all-terrain vehicle season; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13155, sub-§5-B, as amended by PL 2021, c. 526, §2, is further 
amended to read:
5-B.  Oversized ATV; exception.  A person may not register an oversized ATV except 
as provided in this subsection.  A resident who has registered an oversized ATV prior to 
January 1, 2022 may continue to register that oversized ATV upon payment of the fee 
specified in subsection 5, paragraph A, and upon a transfer of ownership of that registered 
oversized ATV, the new owner may also register that oversized ATV upon payment of the 
fee specified in subsection 5, paragraph A. Registration is not required for an oversized 
ATV operated by a person on the land of another if written permission is received from the 
landowner or lessee of the land and the person is engaged solely in a business activity, other 
than a business activity involving recreational use of the oversized ATV. For purposes of 
this subsection, "oversized ATV" means an ATV that is wider than 65 inches or weighs 
more than 2,000 3,500 pounds according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the minimum weight of an oversized all-terrain vehicle from 2,000 
to 3,500 pounds.
An Act to Include Nuclear Power in the State's Renewable Portfolio
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0342
Sponsors: PAUL
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210

Legislative Document
No. 342
H.P. 242
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Include Nuclear Power in the State's Renewable Portfolio 
Standard
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 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 PAUL of Winterport.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, DANA of the Passamaquoddy 
Tribe, FOSTER of Dexter, MCINTYRE of Lowell, WADSWORTH of Hiram, WARREN of 
Scarborough, Senator: HARRINGTON of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶B-3, as amended by PL 2019, c. 477, §1, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (1), division (g) to read:
(g)  Anaerobic digestion of by-products of waste from animals or agricultural 
crops, food or vegetative material, algae or organic refuse; or
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶B-3, as amended by PL 2019, c. 477, §1, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (2) to read:
(2)  That relies on wind power installations or solar power installations.; or
Sec. 3.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶B-3, as amended by PL 2019, c. 477, §1, is 
further amended by enacting a new subparagraph (3) to read:
(3)  That relies on a nuclear power plant, as defined in section 4352, subsection 9, 
that is constructed after January 1, 2025.
Sec. 4.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 542, §5, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read:
(1)  That qualifies as a small power production facility under the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission rules, 18 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 292, Subpart 
B, as in effect on January 1, 1997; or
Sec. 5.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 542, §5, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (2), division (h) to read:
(h)  Generators fueled by municipal solid waste in conjunction with recycling.; 
or
Sec. 6.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 542, §5, is 
further amended by enacting a new subparagraph (3) to read:
(3)  That relies on a nuclear power plant, as defined in section 4352, subsection 9, 
that is constructed after January 1, 2025.
SUMMARY
This bill includes a source of electrical generation relying on a nuclear power plant 
constructed after January 1, 2025 in the definition of a renewable capacity resource and a 
renewable resource. Renewable capacity resources are Class I resources for the purposes 
of the portfolio supply source requirements applicable to competitive electricity providers 
in the State.
An Act to Direct the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0343
Committee Amendment CA_B_H790 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §10305

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "b " to H,P. 243, L.D. 343, "An Act to Direct the
Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear
Reactors in the State"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following;
'An Act to Incorporate the Assessment of Emerging Energy Technologies into the
Comprehensive State Energy Plan'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following;
'See. 1. 35-A MRSA §10305, sub-gl, ^H, as enacted by PL 2025, c. 476, Pt, A,
§ 16, is amended to read:
H. Include energy supply and demand forecasts that must be considered in other
planning efforts including updates to the state climate action plan under Title 38,
section 577 and the Efficiency Mame Trust's triennial plan under section 10104,
subsection 4; afid
Sec. 2. 35-A MRSA §10305, sub-§l, % as enacted by PL 2025, c. 476, Ft. A,
§ 16, is amended to read:
I. Identify approximate total project award targets for the next 3 competitive
solicitations to be conducted by the department pursuant to section 10313?; and
Sec. 3. 35-A MRSA §10305, sub-§l, ^3 is enacted to read;
J,,_ Identify_ and assess emereine energy technoloeies. including.^ assessing the
commercial readiness, costs and potential apDropriateness of those technologies for
apDHcatiQn in the State consistent with the department's Dolicy mdwoKam^^^^^^w
described in section 10303 prioritizing carbon-free and lowest-emission technologies,1
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " '^" to H.P, 243, L,D, 343
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. It requires the state energy plan
prepared by the Department of Energy Resources to identify and assess emerging energy
technologies.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 01/23/26 t-Kt.
LD 343 LR 443(07)
An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small
IModular Nuclear Reactors in the State
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'H' ( H —]^i b
Committee; Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Energy Resources to adopt the changes in this bill are expected to be minor
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR0443(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Direct the Public
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0343
House Amendment HA_A_H744 (House)
Amends: 2 MRSA §9

HOUSE AMENDMENT " f^ " to H.P. 243, L.D. 343, "An Act to Direct the Public
Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear
Reactors in the State"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substitutmg the following:
'An Act to Ensure Periodic Assessment for Clean Energy Technology'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following;
'See. 1. 2 MRSA §9, sub-§3, ^[C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 541, §1, is further
amended by amending subparagraph (1), division (d) to read:
(d) Include a description of activities undertaken pursuant to paragraph H; and
Sec. 2. 2 MRSA §9, sub-§3, ^C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 541, §1, is further
amended by amendmg subparagraph (1), division (e) to read:
(e) Include a description of the State's activities relating to the expansion of
natural gas service, any actions taken by the office to expand access to natural
gas in the State and any recommendations for actions by the Legislatu'e to
expand access to natural gas in the State7; and
Sec. 3. 2 MRSA §9, sub-§3, ^C, as amended by PL 2013, c, 541, §1, is further
amended by enacting a new subparagraph (1), division (f) to read;
Cf) Include a section that reviews and evaluates emerging energy technologies
that could contribute to meetme the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals
established under Title 38. section 576-A. including but not limited to energy
storage and small modular nuclear reactors,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Pai-t letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title, It requires the Director of the
Governor's Energy Office to include in the biennial update to the comprehensive state
energy plan a section that renews and evaluates emerging energy technologies that could
HOUSE AMENDMENT
ROS'
HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P, 243, L,D. 343
contribute to meeting the State's greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, including but
not limited to energy storage and small modular nuclear reactors,
SPONSORED BY; -fi.^l^(^ ^PC^V^S
3—"
(Representative PAUL, K.)
TOWN: Winterport
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Approved; 06/16/25 i-Kf-
LD 343 LR 443(06)
An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small
Modular Nuclear Reactors in the State
Fiscal Note for House Amendment /f to Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Paul ofWinterport
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Governor's Energy Office to adopt the changes in this amendment are expected to be minor
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR0443(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Repeal the Sunday Amateur Sports Law, the Law
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0337
Sponsors: MORRIS
Amends: 17 MRSA §3204, 17 MRSA §3205, 17 MRSA §3207, 17 MRSA §3241

Legislative Document
No. 337
H.P. 237
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Repeal the Sunday Amateur Sports Law, the Law 
Allowing Municipalities to Permit the Operation of Movie Theaters 
on Sundays and the Law Imposing a Fine or Imprisonment for 
Playing Games and Sports with Admission Charges on Memorial 
Day
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Housing and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BOYER of Poland, LANCE of 
Paris, LIBBY of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §3204, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 and 
affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended by repealing the first blocked paragraph.
Sec. 2.  17 MRSA §3205, as amended by PL 2021, c. 275, §4, is repealed.
Sec. 3.  17 MRSA §3207, as amended by PL 1965, c. 172, §1, is repealed.
Sec. 4.  17 MRSA §3241 is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the Sunday Amateur Sports Law, the law allowing for a municipal 
vote to permit the operation of movie theaters on Sundays between the hours of 1 p.m. and 
11:30 p.m. and the law imposing a fine or imprisonment for playing games and sports with 
admission charges before 3:30 p.m. on Memorial Day.
An Act to Increase the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0338
Committee Amendment CA_A_H159 (House)

COivIMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 23 8, L.D. 3 3 8, "An Act to Increase the 
Size and Balance of Jury Pools" 
I-'\ 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 1, lines 5 and 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "persons to whom state income tax forms have 
been mailed," 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the last line (page 1, line 11 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "Court." the following: 'For purposes of this subsection, 
"public assistance" has the same meaning as in Title 19-A, section 2605, subsection 1, 
paragraph A.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2028.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the bill's requirement that the list of persons·to whom state 
income tax forms have been mailed be added to the source list of prospective jurors in each 
county. It also clarifies that the recipients of public assistance benefits who must be added 
to the source list of prospective jurors in each county include recipients of medical 
assistance, recipients of state supplemental income for blind, disabled or elderly persons, 
recipients of temporary assistance for needy families and participants in the Parents as 
Scholars Program. The amendment delays until January 1, 2028 the changes made in the 
Legislation. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
. 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 05/08/25 L-RL-
LD338 
LR344(02) 
An Act to Increase the Size and Balance of Jury Pools 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A' ( l-f "" ( ':ff) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
$0 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$70,000 
$70,000 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$0 
$0 
The Judicial Branch will require $70,000 in a future biem1ium for costs associated with progra1mning and related IT 
costs to expand the sources used for juiy pool lists. There will be no cost in the cun-ent biennium due to the bills 
effective date of Januaiy 1, 2028. 
LR0344(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Change the Waiting List System for Commercial Lobster
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0336
Sponsors: BAGSHAW
Amends: 12 MRSA §6448

Legislative Document
No. 336
H.P. 236
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Change the Waiting List System for Commercial Lobster 
and Crab Fishing Licenses
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GERE of 
Kennebunkport, GIFFORD of Lincoln, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, THORNE of Carmel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6448, sub-§6, as repealed and replaced by PL 2015, c. 428, §6, 
is amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read:
The commissioner shall create a waiting list for a zone at the time the commissioner closes 
the zone pursuant to subsection 2, paragraph D.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to 
the contrary, the exit ratio for any waiting list established by the commissioner pursuant to 
this subsection is one to one.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes that, notwithstanding any provision of law or rule to the contrary, 
the exit ratio for lobster and crab fishing licenses within limited-entry zones is one to one.
An Act to Help Child Care Providers by Requiring Recipients of
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0346
Sponsors: MILLIKEN
Amends: 22 MRSA §3737, 22 MRSA §3762, 22 MRSA §3782-A

Legislative Document
No. 346
H.P. 246
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Help Child Care Providers by Requiring Recipients of 
Benefits to Pay the Difference Between the Amount Reimbursed and 
the Amount Charged
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 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 MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, CRAFTS of Newcastle, 
HASENFUS of Readfield, JULIA of Waterville, LEE of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3737, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Cost differential payment.  A provider of child care services under this chapter 
may require the recipient of a child care subsidy provided by the department to pay the 
difference between the amount of the subsidy provided by the department and the amount 
charged by the provider of child care services.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3762, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 2023, c. 29, §§1 and 2, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (9), division (c) to read:
(c)  If an ASPIRE-TANF recipient does not respond or notifies the department 
of the choice to have the child care assistance paid directly to the child care 
provider from the total benefit package, the department shall pay the child care 
assistance directly to the designated child care provider for the recipient.  The 
department shall pay the balance of the total benefit package to the recipient;.
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §3762, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 2023, c. 29, §§1 and 2, is 
amended by enacting a new subparagraph (9), division (d) to read:
(d)  An ASPIRE-TANF recipient may be required to pay the difference 
between the total benefit package for child care assistance and the amount 
charged by a designated child care provider for child care services;
Sec. 4.  22 MRSA §3782-A, sub-§5, ¶C is enacted to read:
C.  An ASPIRE-TANF program participant may be required to pay the difference 
between the total benefit package for child care assistance provided by the department 
and the amount charged by a designated child care provider for child care services.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a provider of child care services receiving a child care subsidy to 
require the recipient of the subsidy provided by the Department of Health and Human 
Services to pay the difference between the amount of the subsidy and the amount charged 
by the provider.  It also allows recipients of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, 
or TANF, program or participants in the Additional Support for People in Retraining and 
Employment - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or ASPIRE-TANF, program 
who are receiving child care assistance to pay the difference between the amount of the 
total benefit package for child care assistance provided and the amount charged by the child 
care provider.