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An Act to Allow Expenditure of Maine Clean Election Act Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0818
Sponsors: CLOUTIER, DAUGHTRY
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document
No. 818
H.P. 525
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
An Act to Allow Expenditure of Maine Clean Election Act Funding 
for the Care of Candidates' Dependents
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and
Representatives: BOYER of Cape Elizabeth, EATON of Deer Isle, KUHN of Falmouth, LEE 
of Auburn, MCCABE of Lewiston, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: 
RENY of Lincoln.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2017, c. 31, §1, is further 
amended to read:
6.  Restrictions on contributions and expenditures for certified candidates.  After 
certification, a candidate must shall limit the candidate's campaign expenditures and 
obligations, including outstanding obligations, to the revenues distributed to the candidate 
from the fund and may not accept any contributions unless specifically authorized by the 
commission.  Candidates may also accept and spend interest earned on fund revenues in 
campaign bank accounts.  All revenues distributed to a certified candidate from the fund 
must be used for campaign-related purposes. The candidate, the treasurer, the candidate's 
committee authorized pursuant to section 1013‑A, subsection 1 or any agent of the 
candidate and committee may not use these revenues for any but campaign-related 
purposes.  The candidate, the treasurer, the candidate's committee authorized pursuant to 
section 1013‑A, subsection 1 or any agent of the candidate and committee may not use 
these revenues for post-election parties.  This section does not prohibit a candidate from 
using personal funds for post-election parties as governed by rules of the commission.  The 
commission shall publish guidelines outlining permissible campaign-related expenditures.
For the purposes of this section, "campaign-related purposes" includes paid caregiving 
services provided to the candidate or the candidate's spouse or domestic partner for the 
direct care of a dependent family member and for which the need for paid caregiving 
services is directly connected with the candidate's campaign activities during the election 
cycle and would not exist except for the candidate's campaign.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a Maine Clean Election Act candidate to use Maine Clean Election 
Fund funds for paid caregiving services provided to the candidate or the candidate's spouse 
or domestic partner for the direct care of a dependent family member and for which the 
need for paid caregiving services is directly connected with the candidate's campaign 
activities during the election cycle and would not exist except for the candidate's campaign.
An Act to Prevent Consumer-generated Electricity from Being Used
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0801
Sponsors: CIMINO
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3209-A, 35-A MRSA §3214

Legislative Document
No. 801
H.P. 508
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
An Act to Prevent Consumer-generated Electricity from Being Used 
by Anyone Other than That Consumer
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 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 CIMINO of Bridgton.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3209-A, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2023, c. 230, §1, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place:
8.  Unused kilowatt-hour credits.  Unused kilowatt-hour credits accumulated by a 
customer participating in a net energy billing arrangement may not expire. Notwithstanding 
any provision of law to the contrary, a transmission and distribution utility may not charge 
a customer a fee related to unused kilowatt-hour credits.
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §3214, sub-§2, ¶B, as amended by PL 2023, c. 230, §2, is 
further amended to read:
B.  Set initial funding for programs based on an assessment of aggregate customer need 
in periodic rate cases.  The funding formula may not result in assistance being counted 
as income or as a resource in other means-tested assistance programs for low-income 
households.  To the extent possible, assistance must be provided in a manner most 
likely to prevent the loss of other federal assistance; and.
Sec. 3.  35-A MRSA §3214, sub-§2, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 230, §2, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill replaces the provision of law that allows the Public Utilities Commission to 
adopt rules providing that unused kilowatt-hour credits accumulated by a residential 
customer participating in a net energy billing arrangement may expire with a provision that 
prohibits the expiration of unused kilowatt-hour credits. The bill also prohibits a 
transmission and distribution utility from charging a customer a fee related to unused 
kilowatt-hour credits.
An Act Regarding the Emptying of Elver Fyke Nets
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0816
Sponsors: STROUT, MOORE
Amends: 12 MRSA §6505-A

Legislative Document
No. 816
H.P. 523
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
An Act Regarding the Emptying of Elver Fyke Nets
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 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 STROUT of Harrington.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, GIFFORD of Lincoln, HEPLER of Woolwich, QUINT 
of Hodgdon, RIELLY of Westbrook, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, 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 governing the emptying of elver fyke nets; 
and
Whereas, it is important that this legislation take effect immediately in order for these 
changes to be in place before the beginning of the next elver fishing season in March 2025; 
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 §6505-A, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 81, §1, is further 
amended to read:
1-A.  Licensed activity.  The holder of an elver fishing license or elver fishing license 
with crew may fish for, take or possess elvers.  The holder of an elver fishing license or 
elver fishing license with crew may transport and sell within state limits elvers that the 
license holder has taken.  The holder of an elver fishing license with crew is liable for the 
licensed activities under this subsection of an unlicensed crew member assisting that 
license holder pursuant to subsection 1‑B.  The license holder to whom a tag is issued or 
the unlicensed crew member may empty an elver fyke net.  The license holder to whom a 
tag is issued may allow an individual who also holds an elver fishing license to empty the 
elver fyke net of the license holder whose tag is on the net while under that license holder's 
direct supervision.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law governing elver fishing to permit a license holder to whom a 
tag is issued to allow an individual who also holds an elver fishing license to empty the 
elver fyke net of the license holder whose tag is on the net while under that license holder's 
direct supervision.
An Act to Provide Funding to Area Agencies on Aging for
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0814
Sponsors: CLOUTIER, MOORE, FECTEAU, DAUGHTRY
Amends: 22 MRSA §5114

Legislative Document
No. 814
H.P. 521
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
An Act to Provide Funding to Area Agencies on Aging for 
Community-based Services and Programs to Support Older Adults
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 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.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GRIFFIN of Levant, MEYER of Eliot, 
SHAGOURY of Hallowell, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: BICKFORD of Androscoggin, 
President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, STEWART of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §5114, sub-§2, ¶G, as amended by PL 2015, c. 332, §1, is further 
amended to read:
G.  Any other services necessary for the general well-being of older persons; or
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §5114, sub-§2, ¶H, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 332, §2, is 
amended to read:
H.  Services designed to assist older persons with maintaining their financial 
independence and avoiding financial exploitation, including personal financial 
management assistance.; or
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §5114, sub-§2, ¶I is enacted to read:
I.  Case management and navigation services in accordance with the federal 1987 Older 
Americans Act, 42 United States Code, as amended. 
Sec. 4.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to address unmet needs of older adults through 
community-based services and programs delivered by the area agency in each of the State's 
coordinated community program areas. The appropriation must be distributed to the area 
agencies, based on priorities identified by local advisory councils to meet regional needs, 
through the intrastate funding formula to develop programs and deliver services necessary 
for the general well-being of older adults, including, but not limited to, in-home services, 
case management services, meals programs, wellness services, respite for caregivers, 
public education and outreach, volunteer services and information and referral services.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$9,750,000
$9,750,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$9,750,000
$9,750,000
SUMMARY
This bill expands coordinated community programming for older adults to include case 
management and navigation services. It provides ongoing funding to develop programs and 
deliver services for older adults in each of the State's coordinated community program 
areas.
An Act to Allow a Motion to Extend a Protection from Abuse Order
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0809
Sponsors: KUHN, CARNEY
Amends: 19-A MRSA §4111

Legislative Document
No. 809
H.P. 516
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
An Act to Allow a Motion to Extend a Protection from Abuse Order 
After Expiration of the Original Order
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 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 KUHN of Falmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and
Representatives: LEE of Auburn, MEYER of Eliot, SINCLAIR of Bath, STOVER of 
Boothbay.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §4111, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  Extension after expiration.  The court may extend a final protection order issued 
under this chapter after expiration, upon motion of the plaintiff, only if the court finds:
A.  That the filing under this subsection is within a reasonable amount of time based 
upon the underlying circumstances; or
B.  That the filing under this subsection was not timely filed due to a dismissal of a 
prior motion to extend because of the inability to serve the defendant.
If the court makes a finding for the plaintiff under paragraph A or B, the court shall follow 
subsection 1 to determine whether an extension of the final protection order is necessary to 
protect the plaintiff or minor child from abuse or conduct specified in section 4103.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a court to grant a motion to extend an expired final protection from 
abuse order only if the court finds that the lateness of filing is reasonable based on the 
underlying circumstances or that the filing was not timely due to the inability to serve the 
defendant.
An Act to Make
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0821
Committee Amendment CA_A_H105 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A-" to H.P. 528, L.D. 821, "An Act to Make
Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for
the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2026"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment iucorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/22/25 LRi.
LD 821 LR 366(02)
An Act to IMake Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority
for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2026
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'fc^L /'U--IAC'
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - Maine Turnpike Authority
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill makes allocations from M:aine Turnpike Authority funds of $58,939,550 for the authority's operating
expenses for the calendar year ending December 31,2026. Maine Tnmpilce Authority revenue of $191,216,624 is
budgeted to fund those allocations. Included in the budgeted revenue but not allocated is $2,442,800 to pay offborL
authorized by the Legislature for specified Department of Transportation projects. These bonds were issued by the
Maine Tumpilce Authority pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1968, subsection 2-A. This bill
also includes budgeted revenue of $42,000,000 for the Reser/e Maintenance Fund, $44,392,528 for the Debt Service
Fund and $43,441,746 for capital improvements at new interchanges. The funds that are not allocated in the bill are
not subject to the transfer limitations in section 2 of the bill.
LR0366(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Provide for Statewide and Equitable Access to Experiential
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0823
Committee Amendment CA_A_S201 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A ,,to S,P. 337, L.D. 823. "At~ Act to Establish a 
Grant Program to Provide for Statewide and Equitable Access to Experiential Science, 
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Competition Programs,, 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 15312 in subsection l in the 2nd line (page I, line 6 in 
L.D.) by stl'iking out the following: "is going" and inserting the following: 'intends' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 15312 in subsection 3 in paragraph B in the first line 
(page 1, line 39 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and private schools" 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that an organization that receives a competitive grant for 
statewide experiential science, technology, engineel'ing and mathematics competition 
prngrams does not need to make the prngram available to students from pl'ivate schools and 
that to receive a grant an organization must demonstrnte that it intends to use the funds for 
a statewide experiential competition program. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l - 132LR1934(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/20/25 LRL 
LD823 
LR 1934(02) 
An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Provide for Statewide and Equitable Access to Experiential 
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Competition Programs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A"{ S· 2d\ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
FY 2026-27 
$75,000 
$75,000 
$75,000 
$75,000 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$75,000 
$75,000 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$75,000 
$75,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $75,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to the 
Department of Economic and Community Development for the Maine Technology Institute to award grants to an 
organization for activities related to statewide science, technology, engineering and mathematics competition 
programs. Additional costs to the Maine Technology Institute to administer the grant program can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1934(02) - Fiscal Note - Page l of J
An Act to Prohibit
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0825
Committee Amendment CA_A_S66 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT « /T" to S,P. 345, L.D, 825, "An Act to Prohibit
Geoengineering, Including the Use of Cloud Seeding, Weather Modification, EKcessive
Radio Waves and Microwave Radiation"
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following;
'See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made,
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF
Air Quality 0250
Initiative: Provides funding for one Bnvironmental Specialist III position, one Senior
Meteorologist position and associated costs.
GENERAL FUND
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
Personal Services
All Other
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $217,316 $233,189
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, adds an appropriations
and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
. (See attached)
Page I - 132LR1237(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
2025-26
2.000
$207,316
$10,000
2026-27
2.000
$223,189
$10,000
Approved: 04/08/25 L.KI'
LD 825 LR 1237(02)
An Act to Prohibit Geoengineering, Including the Use of Cloud Seeding, Weather Modification,
Excessive Radio Waves and Microwave Radiation
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^"i
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential future biennium revenue increase - General Fund
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $217,316 $233,189 $237,167 $246;,..-
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $217,316 $233,189 $237,167 $246,741
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new felony cases filed in the court system does not
require additional funding at this time. The collection of additional fines has the potential to increase future General
Fund or other dedicated revenue.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill prohibits activities that constitute or involve geoengineering and requires the Departmenf of Environmental
Protection (DEP) to enforce the prohibition. The DEP has indicated that the additional compliance, investigatory, and
outreach efforts needed cannot be absorbed within existing staffing and would require additional resources. The bill
includes ongoing General Fund appropriations to DEP of $217,316 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $233,189 in fiscal year
2026-27 for one Environmental Specialist III position, one Senior Meteorologist position, and associated position
costs,
LRI 237(02)" Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Pet Fees in Rental Housing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0824
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BAILEY, DOUDERA
Amends: 14 MRSA §6030-K

Legislative Document
No. 824
S.P. 342
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act Regarding Pet Fees in Rental Housing
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BAILEY of York.
Cosponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden and
Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: ROBERTS of South Berwick, ROEDER 
of Bangor, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, SKOLD of Portland, WHITE of Ellsworth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6030-K is enacted to read:
§6030-K.  Pets
1. Pet security deposit. All money paid to a landlord, agent, contractor, designee or 
other entity as a condition of keeping a pet within a dwelling unit, other than money paid 
for pet rent described in subsection 2, is considered part of the security deposit and must 
be refundable to the tenant. As used in this section, "pet" means a dog or cat kept in a 
residential dwelling that is not being kept for commercial purposes.
The portion of the security deposit charged for maintaining a pet within a rented dwelling 
may not exceed $300.
2. Pet rent. A landlord, agent, contractor, designee or other entity may charge a 
monthly fee for pet rent that is separate from the monthly rental charge for a dwelling unit 
as long as the fee does not exceed 1% of the monthly rental charge, regardless of the number 
of pets that are kept in the dwelling unit.
3. Pet fees prohibited. A landlord, agent, contractor, designee or other entity may not 
charge or collect a fee, other than the pet security deposit described in subsection 1 or the 
pet rent described in subsection 2, as a condition of keeping a pet within a rented dwelling 
unit.
4. Service animals and assistance animals. A landlord, agent, contractor, designee or 
other entity may not charge or collect a security deposit, as described in subsection 1, or 
pet rent, as described in subsection 2, for a service animal or an assistance animal that is 
required by a tenant with a disability as a reasonable accommodation pursuant to Title 5, 
chapter 337, the federal Fair Housing Act, 42 United States Code, Section 3604(f)(3)(B), 
or any other law.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a landlord, agent, contractor, designee or other entity from charging 
or collecting a fee as a condition of keeping a pet within a rented dwelling unit, except that 
a fee for pet rent not to exceed 1% of the monthly rental charge and a pet security deposit 
not to exceed $300 may be charged. The bill also prohibits a landlord, agent, contractor, 
designee or other entity from charging or collecting a fee for a service animal or an 
assistance animal.
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0820
Committee Amendment CA_A_H324 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/^ » to H,P, 527, L.D, 820, "RESOLUTI.ON,
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish the' Right to. Hunt and
Fish"
Amend the resolution in that part designated "Constitution, Art. IX, §26"in §26 in
the 3rd and 4th lines (page 1, lines 7 and 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following;
"reasonable laws enacted by the Legislature, and reasonable rules adopted by the state
agency" and inserting the following; 'laws enacted by the Legislature, and rules adopted by
the state agencies'
Amend the resolution in the question in the 3rd line (page 1, line 21 in L.D.) by striking
out the following; "reasonable"
Amend the resolution by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
, SUMMARY '
This amendment removes the word "reasonable" in specifying laws enacted by the
Legislature and rules adopted by state agencies from the amendment to the Constitution of
Maine proposed in the resolution and changes "agency" to "agencies, to reflect the fact
that multiple agencies have jurisdiction over fish and wildlife management in this State,
FISCAL NOTE REQIHRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 05/05/25 t-KL.
LD 820 LR 592(02)
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution ofIVtaine to Establish the Right to Hunt
and Fish
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/f { t^^
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Referendum Costs Month/Year Election Type Question Length
Nov-25 General Referendum Standard
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the gen'~
election in November, If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a sec
ballot, an additional appropriation of $341,000 may be required.
LR0592(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0828
Committee Amendment CA_A_S74 (Senate)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6310

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/4 " to S.P. 352, L.D. 828, "An Act to Allow
Chiropractors to Be Designated as School Health Advisors"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Perform Physical Examinations of Students'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 20-A MRSA §6310 is enacted to read;
§6310. ChiroDractic doctor mgy perform uhvsical examination of student
A chiiwractic doctor licensed under Title 32. chapter 9 may. in accordance with the
scope of the chiropractor's practice^ uerform a physical examination of a student for
oartioioatioa in athletic activities, including a physical examination of an injured student
who seeks to resume participation in athletic activities.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment replaces the
bill and changes the title. It provides that a chiropractic doctor may, in accordance with
the scope of the chiropractor's practice, perform a physical examination of a student for
participation in athletic activities, including a physical examination of an injured student
who seeks to resume participation in athletic activities,
Page I - 132LRl741(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Be Designated as School Health
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0828
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BALDACCI
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6402-A

Legislative Document
No. 828
S.P. 352
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Be Designated as School Health 
Advisors
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6402-A, first ¶, as amended by PL 2013, c. 78, §1, is further 
amended to read:
Each school board shall appoint one or more physicians or, family or pediatric nurse 
practitioners or chiropractic doctors licensed under Title 32, chapter 9 to act as school 
health advisor.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §6402-A, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2013, c. 78, §1, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Prohibition.  A school health advisor may not treat any student examined under 
this subchapter unless the school health advisor is also the student's personal health care 
provider.  A school health advisor that advises a school board pursuant to subsection 1 or 
performs other functions under subsection 2 may not act outside the scope of practice of 
the physician or, nurse practitioner or chiropractic doctor who functions as a school health 
advisor as established by law or rule of the applicable licensing board.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a school board to appoint a chiropractic doctor licensed under the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 9 as a school health advisor.
An Act to'Standardize
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0829
Committee Amendment CA_A_S363 (Senate)

. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" If "to S.P. 356, L.D. 829, "An Act to'Standardize 
l O 
the Laws Regarding the Canying of Concealed Handguns in State Parks" 
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble in the 2nd indented paragraph in the 2nd 
line (page I, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
11Park,
and inserting the 
following: 'Park and' 
Amend the bill in the emergency pre.amble in the 2nd indented paragraph in the 2nd 
and 3rd lines (page l, lines 4 and 5 in L.D.) by sti:iking out the following: "aiid Acadia 
National Park
11. 
• 
• 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill in section 3 in the first line (page 2, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: "Department" the following: 'of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands and Baxter State Park Authority' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in the 2nd line (page 2, line 19 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: 
11Lands
the following: 'and the Ba,;:ter State Park Authority' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in the 2nd line (page 2, line 19 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: 
11its
and inserting the following: 'their' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the bill changes to the laws governing Acadia National 
Park. The amendment also directs the Baxter State Park Authority to update its rules to 
remove the requirement that a person have a valid permit in order to cany a concealed 
handgun in Baxter State Park. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - l32LR1138(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 04/30/25 LRL 
LD829 
LR 1138(02) 
An Act to Standardize the Laws Regarding the Carrying of Concealed Handguns in State Parks 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/+"('1>-163/ 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
There may be some minor reduction of workload associated with the minimal number of cases that will no longe1 
filed in the comt system. Reductions in the collection of fines will decrease General Fund or other dedicated revenue 
by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the Baxter State Park Authority 
from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRl 138(02) - Fiscnl Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide Funds to Reduce the Debt of the Vassalboro
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0832
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: BRADSTREET

Legislative Document
No. 832
S.P. 364
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Provide Funds to Reduce the Debt of the Vassalboro 
Sanitary District
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative: COLLINS of Sidney.
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves - Finance 0306
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to the Vassalboro Sanitary District for debt reduction.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$2,000,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,000,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding to the Vassalboro Sanitary District for debt 
reduction.
An Act to Allow the Sale of Polymer-coated Cookware That Is
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0827
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 38 MRSA §1614

Legislative Document
No. 827
S.P. 351
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Allow the Sale of Polymer-coated Cookware That Is 
Authorized for Food Contact by the United States Food and Drug 
Administration
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1614, sub-§1, ¶A-10, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 630, §1, is 
amended to read:
A-10.  "Cookware product" means a durable houseware product intended to be used on 
a cooktop or in an oven to prepare, dispense or store food, foodstuffs or beverages, 
including, but not limited to, a pot, pan, skillet, grill, baking sheet, baking mold, tray, 
bowl and cooking utensil.  "Cookware product" does not include a polymer-coated 
durable item that the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Food 
and Drug Administration authorizes for food contact.
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §1614, sub-§5, ¶B-1, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 630, §1, is 
amended by amending subparagraph (2) to read:
(2)  A cookware product with a cooking surface that is intended to be in direct 
contact with foodstuffs or beverages and containing intentionally added PFAS.  
This subparagraph does not apply to a cookware product with a cooking surface 
containing 
polytetrafluoroethylene, 
fluorinated 
ethylene 
propylene 
or 
perfluoroalkoxy alkane;
SUMMARY
This bill allows the sale of cookware with a cooking surface containing the PFAS 
polytetrafluoroethylene, fluorinated ethylene propylene or perfluoroalkoxy alkane.
An Act to Allow
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0835
Committee Amendment CA_A_S93 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 368, L.D. 835, "An Act to Allow 
Children to Participate in Beano Games Conducted by Nonprofit Charitable Organizations" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in paragraph B in the last line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 by inserting after paragraph B the following: 
'C. A prize awarded to a winner of a beano game does not exceed the value of $100 
for any one game and the prize is not in the form of cash; and' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 by 1·elettering the paragraphs to read 
alphabetically. 
• 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
numbet· to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds the requirement that beano games conducted by eligible 
organizations under the licensing and registration exemption established in the bill must 
also be limited to prizes other than cash with a total value not exceeding $100 for any one 
game. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUffiED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 05/06/25 L-Rl-
LD 835 
LR 1941(02) 
An Act to Allow Children to Participate in Beano Games Conducted by Nonprofit Charitable 
Organizations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ','A-"l.S-9S' 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
-.J ) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue F1.mds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill authorizes nonprofit organizations-including charitable, educational, political, civic, recreational, fraternal, 
patriotic, religious, and veterans' groups-to conduct beano games without obtaining a license or registering with 
Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Unit (GCU), provided certain conditions are met. Although the bih 
eliminates certain licensing and registration requirements, it does not repeal GCU's regulatory oversight of these 
activities. The GCU has indicated that additional staffing and resources are necessary to carry out these 
responsibilities and to implement the new exemption frame,vork. The bill does not include fonding for these 
additional needs. The fiscal impact of implementing the bill's provisions without additional resources cannot be 
determined at this time and may depend on the volume of unregistered activity and enforcement demands over time. 
LR1941(02) w Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act to Allow Children to Participate in Beano Games Conducted
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0835
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: BERNARD
Amends: 17 MRSA §313-D

Legislative Document
No. 835
S.P. 368
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Allow Children to Participate in Beano Games Conducted 
by Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §313-D, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Nonprofit charitable organizations; no fee.  A bona fide nonprofit charitable, 
educational, political, civic, recreational, fraternal, patriotic, religious or veterans' 
organization when:
A.  Games are offered exclusively to a club, group or organization composed of 
individuals at least 90% of whom are under 18 years of age or to an incorporated 
community organization, agency or institution;
B. Games are offered exclusively on the premises of the bona fide nonprofit charitable, 
educational, political, civic, recreational, fraternal, patriotic, religious or veterans' 
organization conducting beano; and
C.  No fee is charged to participate in a beano game.
Sec. 2.  17 MRSA §313-D, 2nd ¶, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §7, is 
amended to read:
Notwithstanding section 319, persons under the age of 16 years of age may take part 
in a game of beano conducted under subsection 2, 3 or, 4 or 5.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes bona fide nonprofit charitable, educational, political, civic, 
recreational, fraternal, patriotic, religious or veterans' organizations to conduct beano 
without a license or without registering with the Department of Public Safety, Gambling 
Control Unit when beano games are offered exclusively to a club, group or organization 
composed of individuals at least 90% of whom are under 18 years of age or to an 
incorporated community organization, agency or institution, games are offered exclusively 
on the premises of the organization conducting beano and there is no fee charged to 
participate in a beano game.
An Act to Explore Public Financing and Ownership of Electric
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0838
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: LAWRENCE

Legislative Document
No. 838
S.P. 371
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Explore Public Financing and Ownership of Electric 
Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, KESSLER of South Portland, 
RUNTE of York, SACHS of Freeport, WARREN of Scarborough, WEBB of Durham.
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 explore savings options for electricity ratepayers through public 
financing and ownership of electric transmission and distribution infrastructure.
An Act to Require the Office of the Public Advocate to Implement
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0837
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: LAWRENCE, GEIGER
Amends: 35-A MRSA §1702

Legislative Document
No. 837
S.P. 370
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Require the Office of the Public Advocate to Implement 
the State's Climate Action Plan
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative GEIGER of Rockland and
Representatives: RUNTE of York, SACHS of Freeport, WEBB of Durham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §1702, sub-§11 is enacted to read:
11.  Climate action plan.  The Public Advocate shall implement the state climate 
action plan pursuant to Title 38, section 577.
SUMMARY
This bill adds the implementation of the state climate action plan to the duties of the 
Public Advocate.
An Act to Modernize the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0840
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S701 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " ft " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 373,
L.D. 840, "An Act to Modernize the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income
by Removing Marriage Disincentives"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 6 and inserting the following;
'See. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
State Supplement to Federal Supplemental Security Income 0131
Initiative: Provides funding to make the state supplemental income benefit payment for a
couple, both of whom qualify for the benefit, equal to the sum of the amount of the benefit
for each individual in the couple.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AIlOther $0 $36,828
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $36,828
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
This amendment rep)
SPONSORED BY:
(Senator ROTUNDO,M.)
COUNTY: Androscoggin
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(Stftttlml)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/11/26 t-KL
LD 840 LR 1495(04)
An Act to Modernize the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income by Removing Marriage
Disincentives
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ^" to Committee Amendment "A" ^S'~?<^
Sponsor; Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin
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 ($36,828) $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/AUocations
General Fund ($36,828) $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment removes funding from fiscal year 2025-26.
LR1495(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Study the Delivery of Emergency Medical Services to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0841
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CURRY, DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 841
S.P. 374
In Senate, March 4, 2025
Resolve, to Study the Delivery of Emergency Medical Services to 
and Ferry Service Effects on Island Communities in the State
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Senators: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, GROHOSKI of Hancock, 
PIERCE of Cumberland, RENY of Lincoln, Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, GEIGER 
of Rockland, MATLACK of St. George.
Sec. 1. Maine Office of Community Affairs to convene working group. 
Resolved: That the Maine Office of Community Affairs, as established in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 3202 and referred to in this resolve as "the office," shall 
convene a working group to study the delivery of emergency medical services to and ferry 
service effects on island communities in the State.
Sec. 2. Membership. Resolved: That the working group under section 1 consists of 
the following members:
1.  The director of the office, or the director's designee;
2.  A representative of an island community that is served by the Department of 
Transportation, Maine State Ferry Service;
3.  A representative of an island community that is not served by the Department of 
Transportation, Maine State Ferry Service;
4.  A representative of the Department of Public Safety, Maine Emergency Medical 
Services;
5.  A representative of the Department of Transportation, Maine State Ferry Service;
6.  A representative of LifeFlight of Maine;
7.  A representative of the municipal government of an island community; and
8.  A representative of emergency medical services of an island community.
Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: That, by December 3, 2025, the office shall submit a 
report that includes the findings and recommendations of the working group under section 
1, including suggested legislation, for presentation to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety.  The committee may submit legislation based on the 
report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature. 
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Maine Office of Community Affairs to convene a working 
group to study the delivery of emergency medical services to and ferry service effects on 
island communities in the State.  The office is required to submit a report by December 3, 
2025 to the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, which may 
submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.
An Act to Continue Funding for the Health Insurance Consumer
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0843
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: TIPPING, FECTEAU
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4326

Legislative Document
No. 843
S.P. 376
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Continue Funding for the Health Insurance Consumer 
Assistance Program
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senator: BAILEY of York, Representative: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4326, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 522, §1, is amended 
to read:
4.  Report.  The operator of the consumer assistance program shall report to the 
Attorney General, according to the requirements of the contract under subsection 1 3, on 
aggregate data relevant to the services provided by and activities of the consumer assistance 
program, and annually, by January 15th 31st, the Attorney General shall report to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health insurance matters on 
the aggregate data.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Administration - Attorney General 0310
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to contract with a designated nonprofit, independent 
health insurance consumer assistance entity to continue to operate the Health Insurance 
Consumer Assistance Program, as established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 24-A, 
section 4326.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$300,000
$300,000
__________
__________
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL
$300,000
$300,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding to the Office of the Attorney General to contract 
with a designated nonprofit, independent health insurance consumer assistance entity to 
continue to operate the Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program.  The bill also 
changes the date for the report required from the Attorney General regarding aggregate data 
relevant to the services provided by and activities of the consumer assistance program and 
corrects a cross-reference.