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Resolve, to Study Methods of Gradually Transitioning Individuals
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1367
Sponsors: LANIGAN, HARRINGTON

Legislative Document
No. 1367
H.P. 890
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
Resolve, to Study Methods of Gradually Transitioning Individuals 
from Government Assistance Programs to the Workforce
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 28, 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 LANIGAN of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and
Representatives: LIBBY of Auburn, STROUT of Harrington.
Sec. 1. Transitioning from MaineCare and other government assistance 
programs study. Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human Services shall 
conduct a study to evaluate methods of gradually transitioning recipients of assistance away 
from MaineCare and other government assistance programs.  In conducting the study, the 
department shall include an analysis of income restrictions that cause a loss of benefits 
under MaineCare and other government assistance programs. 
Sec. 2.  Report. Resolved: That, by December 3, 2025, the Department of Health 
and Human Services shall submit a report based on its study in section 1 for presentation 
to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study 
to evaluate methods of gradually transitioning recipients of assistance away from 
MaineCare and other government assistance programs.  The department is required to 
submit a report based on its study, by December 3, 2025, for presentation to the Second 
Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.
An Act to Tie Judicial
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1371
Committee Amendment CA_A_H196 (House)

COMJvIITTEE Al\/lENDMENT "A" to H.P. 894, L.D. 1371, "An Act to Tie Judicial 
Salaries to the Average Judicial Salaries of Other New England States " 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached ffscal note. 
SU1\1MARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
Page I - 132LR1884(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/01/25 LRL 
LD 1371 
LR 1884(02) 
An Act to Tie Judicial Salaries to the Average Judicial Salaries of Other New England States. 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A," (H _ / q I \ 
Committee: Judiciary 
\0 J 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The Legislature's budget for the 2026-2027 biem1iu111 includes funding in each fiscal year for per diem and expenses 
of members of the State Compensation Co1mnission. Whether these amounts are sufficient will depend on the tot -
number of meetings held in each fiscal year. The additional costs of providing staffing assistance to the commiss1, 
during the interim can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted staff resources. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services and the Judicial Deparhnent to 
support the work of the State Compensation Commission are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1884(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide a Property Tax Exemption for Allowing Shellfish
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1368
Sponsors: RIELLY
Amends: 36 MRSA §662

Legislative Document
No. 1368
H.P. 891
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act to Provide a Property Tax Exemption for Allowing Shellfish 
Harvester Access to the Intertidal Zone
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 28, 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 RIELLY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Representative: ANKELES of Brunswick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §662 is enacted to read:
§662.  Access for shellfish harvesting
1. Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. "Intertidal zone" has the same meaning as in Title 12, section 6001, subsection 21.
B. "Shellfish" has the same meaning as in Title 12, section 6001, subsection 41.
2. Property owners of land adjacent to intertidal zone.  The estate of an owner of 
property adjacent to the intertidal zone that allows access to the intertidal zone through the 
property for a person to harvest shellfish in the intertidal zone is exempt from taxation in 
an amount of just value equal to a reduction in $500 of taxes due under this Part based upon 
the local assessed value of the property.
3. Application with assessor.  A person who desires to secure exemption under this 
section shall make written application and file written proof of entitlement on or before the 
first day of April, in the year in which the exemption is first requested, with the assessor of 
the place in which the property is located. The assessor may require a copy of a plan that 
describes the allowed spatial and temporal use of, including any limitations on, the access 
to the intertidal zone. Notwithstanding Title 1, chapter 13, an application and proof of 
entitlement filed pursuant to this subsection is confidential and may not be made available 
for public inspection. The application and proof of entitlement must be made available to 
the State Tax Assessor upon request. The assessor of the place in which the property is 
located shall thereafter grant the exemption to a person who is so qualified until the person 
notifies the assessor of reason or desire for discontinuance of the exemption.
Sec. 2.  Application. This Act applies to property tax years beginning on or after 
April 1, 2026.
SUMMARY
This bill allows for an exemption equal to a $500 reduction in property taxes for an 
owner of property adjacent to the intertidal zone who allows access to the intertidal zone 
to a person harvesting shellfish.
An Act to Amend Certain Provisions of the Drug Laws Related to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1366
Sponsors: MILLIKEN
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1107-A, 17-A MRSA §1118-A

Legislative Document
No. 1366
H.P. 889
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act to Amend Certain Provisions of the Drug Laws Related to 
Cocaine Base
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 28, 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.
Cosponsored by Representative: LOOKNER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1107-A, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2015, c. 308, §1, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read:
(1)  Cocaine and the quantity possessed is more than 14 grams; or
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §1107-A, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2015, c. 308, §1, is 
further amended by repealing subparagraph (2).
Sec. 3.  17-A MRSA §1118-A, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 485, §3, is 
amended to read:
C.  At the time of the offense, the person illegally imports cocaine in a quantity of 112 
grams or more or cocaine in the form of cocaine base in a quantity of 32 grams or more.  
Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime;
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates possession of cocaine in the form of cocaine base in a quantity of 
more than 4 grams from the list of schedule W drugs for which a person who has prior 
convictions for drug crimes may be charged with the Class B crime of unlawful possession 
of scheduled drugs.
The bill amends the provision of law that establishes a Class A crime for aggravated 
illegal importation of cocaine by removing language that allows a person to be charged 
under this provision for importation of cocaine in the form of cocaine base in a quantity of 
grams or more.
Resolve, to Establish a Working Group to Address Regulatory
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1375
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Sponsors: CURRY

Legislative Document
No. 1375
S.P. 569
In Senate, April 1, 2025
Resolve, to Establish a Working Group to Address Regulatory 
Barriers to Housing Construction
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 28, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Housing and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Senators: BAILEY of York, BENNETT of Oxford, HICKMAN of Kennebec, 
PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative: GERE of Kennebunkport.
Sec. 1.  Working group.  Resolved:  That the Department of Economic and 
Community Development, Housing Opportunity Program, referred to in this resolve as "the 
program," shall convene a working group to examine and recommend solutions for 
regulatory barriers to housing construction in this State.  The working group must be 
administered by the program and must include, but is not limited to, individuals and 
representatives of organizations with building and engineering expertise.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, on or before December 31, 2025, the program 
shall submit a report, including the findings and recommendations of the working group 
under section 1, as well as any proposed legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Housing and Economic Development.  After reviewing the report, the committee may 
report out legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd 
Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Economic and Community Development, 
Housing Opportunity Program to convene a working group to examine and recommend 
solutions for regulatory barriers to housing construction in this State.  The working group 
must be administered by the program and must include, but is not limited to, individuals 
and representatives of organizations with building and engineering expertise.  On or before 
December 31, 2025, the program must submit a report, including the findings and 
recommendations of the working group, as well as any proposed legislation, to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development.  After reviewing the report, 
the committee may report out legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session 
of the 132nd Legislature.
Resolve, to Establish a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1375
Committee Amendment CA_A_S228 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A- " to S.P. 569, L.D, 1375, "Resolve, to Establish a
Working Group to Address RegulatotyiBarriers to Housing Construction"
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following:
'See. 1. Working group. Resolved: That the Office of Policy, Innovation and the
Future, referred to in this resolve as "the office," shall within existing resources convene a
working group to examine and recommend solutions for regulatory barriers to housing
construction in this State. The working group must be administered by tlie office and must
include, but is not limited to, individuals and representatives of organizations with building
and engineering expertise and state and local building code experience. The office shall
designate a chair of the working group.'
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the first line (page 1> line 7 in L.D.) by striking out
the following: "program" and inserting the following; 'office'
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment assigns responsibility for the working group to the Office of Policy,
Innovation and the Future. The amendment requires the office to complete the work within
existing resources and assign a chair of the working group.
FISCAL NOTE REQUmED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 05/27/25 t-K*-
LD 1375 LR 1993(02)
Resolve, to Establish a Working Group to Address Regulatory Barriers to Housing Construction
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ^(
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to implement the requirements of this legislation
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR1993(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Authorize the Secretary of State to Designate Law
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1381
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SUPICA
Amends: 21-A MRSA §33

Legislative Document
No. 1381
H.P. 903
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act to Authorize the Secretary of State to Designate Law 
Enforcement Officers Employed by the Department of the Secretary 
of State to Investigate Alleged Violations of Election Laws
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §33, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 473, §2 and affected by §46, is 
amended to read:
§33.  Prosecution Investigation and prosecution of violations
The Secretary of State shall designate sworn law enforcement officers employed by the 
Department of the Secretary of State to investigate alleged violations of the election laws. 
The Attorney General shall designate a Deputy Attorney General or an Assistant Attorney 
General to investigate assist in the investigation of and to prosecute alleged violations of 
the election laws.  This section does not preclude a district attorney from investigating and 
prosecuting election law violations.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Secretary of State to designate sworn law enforcement officers 
employed by the Department of the Secretary of State to investigate alleged violations of 
the election laws.  It also changes the current law to require the Attorney General to 
designate a Deputy Attorney General or an Assistant Attorney General to assist in the 
investigation.
An Act Regarding
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1382
Committee Amendment CA_A_H600 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 904, L.D, 1382, "An Act Regarding
Dam Repair"
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following:
'See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made,
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT
OF
Administration - Maine Emergency IVIanagement Agency 0214
Initiative; Provides one-time funding for the Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund
established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3 7-B, section 1130.
GENERAL FUND . 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther $5,000,000 $0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $5,000,000 $0
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQTHRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/29/25 f-l^i-
LD 1382 LR 2005(02)
An Act Regarding Dam Repair
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^' ( ^^(^[^
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
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 $5,000,000 $0 $0 ' ^
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $5,000,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency
Management of $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 for the Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund.
LR2005(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Dam Repair
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1382
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: MILLIKEN, GROHOSKI
Amends: 37-B MRSA §1130

Legislative Document
No. 1382
H.P. 904
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act Regarding Dam Repair
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and
Representative: BISHOP of Bucksport, Senator: HAGGAN of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §1130, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Loan requests.  A municipality or quasi-municipal corporation or district may 
request a loan pursuant to subsection 2 of up to $1,000,000 per application with a payback 
period between 5 and 30 years, but in no case may the payback period be longer than the 
useful life of the proposed project. The department may require a municipality or quasi-
municipal corporation or district to provide matching funds in order to be considered for a 
loan under this section. The department may establish a loan forgiveness program for loans 
granted under this section.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes a maximum limit of $1,000,000 per loan application under the 
Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund and establishes a loan payback period between 5 and 
years, but no longer than the useful life of the proposed project. The bill also allows the 
department to require an applicant to provide matching funds in order to be considered for 
a loan and allows the department to establish a loan forgiveness program.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety and the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1384
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MACIAS

Legislative Document
No. 1384
H.P. 906
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety and the 
Department of Transportation to Examine Motor Vehicle Accidents 
Involving Pedestrians
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MACIAS of Topsham.
Sec. 1.  Department of Public Safety to review motor vehicle accidents 
involving pedestrians.  Resolved:  That the Department of Public Safety, in 
conjunction with the Department of Transportation, shall review motor vehicle accidents 
occurring over the last 5 years that involved pedestrians to determine if the number of those 
motor vehicle accidents is increasing and, if so, the causes of the increase and what factors 
are most prevalent regarding these accidents, including:
1.  The location of the accident;
2.  The type of roadway on which the accident occurred;
3.  The traffic pattern of the roadway on which the accident occurred;
4.  The visibility afforded the driver due to physical obstacles blocking the driver's 
vision;
5.  The road and weather conditions at the time of the accident;
6.  The attention of the driver and any factors creating driver distraction; 
7.  The type of motor vehicle involved; 
8.  Whether the location of the accident is a frequent accident location or susceptible 
to motor vehicle accidents due to the specific location of the roadway, if the location is an 
intersection, the type of infrastructure or any other relevant factor; and
9.  Any other factors relevant to understanding the cause of accidents in general or of 
a specific accident.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than December 3, 2025, the Department 
of Public Safety shall submit a report of the review conducted in section 1 along with any 
recommended legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation, which may 
report out legislation based upon the report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd 
Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Public Safety to review motor vehicle accidents 
that have occurred over the past 5 years involving pedestrians.
An Act to Consider Municipalities Meeting Regional Housing Goals
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1385
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Sponsors: GERE, BENNETT, FECTEAU
Amends: 23 MRSA §76

Legislative Document
No. 1385
H.P. 907
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act to Consider Municipalities Meeting Regional Housing Goals 
in Awarding Transportation Grants
Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, CRAFTS of Newcastle, DOUDERA of Camden, 
Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GOLEK of Harpswell, MINGO of Calais, YUSUF of 
Portland, Senator: CURRY of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §76 is enacted to read:
§76.  Awarding of discretionary grants
The department shall consider a municipality's past actions and future plans toward 
meeting regional housing production goals as described in Title 5, section 13056, 
subsection 9 when considering the award of discretionary grants.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to consider a municipality's past 
actions and future plans toward meeting regional housing production goals when 
considering the award of discretionary grants.
Resolve, to Increase the Emergency Medical Workforce by Allowing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1387
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: O'HALLORAN

Legislative Document
No. 1387
H.P. 909
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
Resolve, to Increase the Emergency Medical Workforce by Allowing 
Military Medical Personnel to Become Eligible for Licensure as 
Emergency Medical Services Persons
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'HALLORAN of Brewer.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FREDETTE of Newport, LEE of 
Auburn, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, SUPICA of Bangor, WEBB of Durham.
Sec. 1.  Military medical corps personnel licensure as emergency medical 
services persons.  Resolved:  That the Department of Public Safety, Maine Emergency 
Medical Services shall establish procedures through rulemaking to allow an individual who 
served on active duty in the medical corps of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United 
States to become eligible for licensure as an emergency medical services person, as defined 
in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, section 83, subsection 12.  Rules adopted pursuant 
to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than December 3, 2025, the Department 
of Public Safety, Maine Emergency Medical Services shall submit a report to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety on the establishment of the 
procedures under section 1.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Public Safety, Maine Emergency Medical 
Services to establish procedures to allow an individual who served on active duty in the 
medical corps of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States to become eligible 
for licensure as an emergency medical services person and directs the department to submit 
a report on the establishment of those procedures to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety no later than December 3, 2025.
An Act to Replace the Participation Threshold in Votes to Adopt or
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1388
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BRIDGEO
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2105

Legislative Document
No. 1388
H.P. 910
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act to Replace the Participation Threshold in Votes to Adopt or 
Alter a Municipal Charter with a Lower Approval Threshold
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representative: ROLLINS of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §2105, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 and 
Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Effective date.  If a majority more of the ballots votes cast on any question under 
subsection 1 or 2 favor acceptance than oppose it, the new charter, charter revision, charter 
modification or charter amendment proposed in that question becomes effective as 
provided in this subsection, provided as long as the total number of votes cast for and 
against in favor of the question equals or exceeds 30% 15% of the total votes cast in the 
municipality at the last gubernatorial election.
A.  Except as provided in subparagraph (1), new charters, charter revisions or charter 
modifications adopted by the voters take effect on the first day of the next succeeding 
municipal year.
(1)  New charters, charter revisions or charter modifications take effect 
immediately for the purpose of conducting any elections required by the new 
provisions.
B.  Charter amendments adopted by the voters take effect on the date determined by 
the municipal officers, but not later than the first day of the next municipal year.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the requirements for a new municipal charter, charter revision, charter 
modification or charter amendment in a question before the voters to go into effect.  Current 
law requires that the total number of votes cast for and against the question equals or 
exceeds 30% of the total votes cast in the municipality in the last gubernatorial election.  
The bill requires instead that the number of votes cast in favor of the question equals or 
exceeds 15% of the total votes cast in the municipality in the last gubernatorial election.  
Also, while this bill does not change the requirement that a majority of votes cast for and 
against the proposed change be in favor of it in order for that change to go into effect, it 
clarifies that blank votes are not counted in that calculation.
An Act to Create the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1389
Committee Amendment CA_A_H128 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "1\" to H.P. 911, L.D. 1389, "An Act to Create the 
Building Opportunity Through Out-of-school Time Program" 
Amend the bill in section 1 inc. 1083 in §4100-B in subsection 2 in paragraph Fin the 
last line (page 2, line 34 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "section 1053-B" and 
inserting the following: 'chapter 1053-B' 
Amend the bill in section 1 inc. 1083 in §4100-C in subsection 1 in the first line (page 
3, line 3 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "By December 1, 2026. the" and inserting 
the following: 'The' 
Amend the bill in section 1 inc. 1083 in §4100-D in subsection 1 in the first line (page 
4, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "No later than February 1, 2027 and each" 
and inserting the following: 'Each' 
Amend the bill in section 1 inc. 1083 in §4100-D in subsection 1 in the first line (page 
4, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "thereafter" and inserting the following: 
'after a fiscal year' 
Amend the bill in section 1 inc. 1083 in §4100-D in subsection 2 in the 3rd line (page 
4, line 36 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "annual" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Building Opportunity Through Out-of-school Time Program N966 
Initiative: Provides a base allocation to establish the Building Opportunity Through Out-
of-school Time Program Fund and allow for expenditures. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All.Other 
2025-26 
$500 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2026-27 
$500 
? 
COMMITIEEAMENDMENT"~"toH.P. 911, L.D. 1389 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
$500 
$500 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the funding from the bill and replaces it with a base 
allocation to establish the Building Opportunity Through Out-of-school Time Program 
Fund. It changes the language regarding the timing of grant awards and reports. It also 
corrects a cross-reference. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/05/25 LRL 
LD 1389 
LR920(02) 
An Act to Create the Building Opportunity Through Out-of-school Time Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''/{ ~-\- ·-} 2g\ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
FY 2026-27 
' 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$500 
$500 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$500 
Projections. 
FY 2028-29 
. $500 
The bill includes an ongoing Other Special Revenue ];<'unds base allocation to the-Department of Health and Human 
Services of $500 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to establish the Building Opportunity Throu'gli Out-of-school Time 
P~ogram Fund and allow for the expenditure of funds to expand out-~f-school programming in the event that public 
or private funds are received. 
LR0920(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Increase the Acceptable Level of Alcohol in a Low-alcohol
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1376
Sponsors: HICKMAN
Amends: 28-A MRSA §2, 28-A MRSA §13

Legislative Document
No. 1376
S.P. 570
In Senate, April 1, 2025
An Act to Increase the Acceptable Level of Alcohol in a Low-alcohol 
Spirits Product and to Increase Availability of Those Products
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 28, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §2, sub-§16-A, as amended by PL 2021, c. 658, §18, is further 
amended to read:
16-A.  Low-alcohol spirits product.  "Low-alcohol spirits product" means a product 
containing spirits that has more than 1/2 of 1% of alcohol by volume but no more than 8% 
15% of alcohol by volume. Beginning July 1, 2019, "low-alcohol spirits product" does not 
mean a flavoring, such as an extract or concentrate, added to a malt beverage or wine that:
A.  May or may not contain alcohol;
B.  Is not intended to be consumed alone as a beverage or a food product but serves as 
a flavor enhancement to a beverage or a food product; and
C.  Is not, prior to being added to a malt beverage or wine, subject to excise tax under 
chapter 65.
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §13, as repealed and replaced by PL 2021, c. 658, §49, is 
amended to read:
§13.  Low-alcohol spirits products sold by malt liquor or wine licensees
1.  Retail sales.  Notwithstanding any provision of this Title to the contrary, a person 
licensed to sell malt liquor or wine for on-premises or off-premises consumption may also 
sell low-alcohol spirits products.  All provisions of this Title applicable to malt liquor or 
wine, except chapters 65 and 67, apply to low-alcohol spirits products when sold by persons 
licensed to sell malt liquor or wine for on-premises or off-premises consumption.
2.  Wholesale sales.  Notwithstanding any provision of this Title to the contrary, a 
person licensed under section 1401 as an in-state wholesaler of malt liquor or wine may 
also sell and distribute low-alcohol spirits products.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the definition of "low-alcohol spirits products" for the laws regarding 
liquor by raising the maximum level of alcohol by volume of a low-alcohol spirits product 
from 8% to 15%. The bill also provides that a low-alcohol spirits product may be sold by 
a person licensed to sell malt liquor for on-premises and off-premises consumption. It 
authorizes in-state wholesalers of malt liquor to sell and distribute low-alcohol spirits 
products.
An Act to Establish a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1372
Committee Amendment CA_A_H360 (House)
Committee: Regulatory Review

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 895, L.D. 1372, "An Act to Establish a 
Special Committee to Review Routine Technical Rules" 
Amend the bill by inse1ting after section 2 the following: 
1Sec. 3. 
Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
Legislature 0081 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for the per diem and related All Other costs of the Legislature 
for the Special Committee on Regulatory Review assuming 12 meethtgs are held each year. 
GENERAL FUND 
2025-26 
2026-27 
Personal Services 
$2,640 
$3,960 
All Other 
$19,780 
$19,780 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$22,420 
$23,740 
Legislature 0081 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for the costs of one Legislative Analyst position and related 
AH Other costs for the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis to provide year-round staff 
suppo1t to the Special Committee on Regulatory Review. 
GENERAL FUND 
2025-26 
2026-27 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
1.000 
1.000 
Personal Services 
$86,230 
$126,233 
All Other 
$6,500 
$2,000 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$92,730 
$128,233 
LEGISLATURE 
Page I • 132LR0587(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~o<:o 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A• to H.P. 895, L.D. 1372 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
2025-26 
$115,150 
$115,150 
2026-27 
$151,973 
$151,973 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority repoti of the committee, incorporates an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/13/25 LRL 
LD 1372 
LR 587(02) 
An Act to Establish a Special Committee to Review Routine Technical Rules 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •A• { H -:J b 
{5) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
. 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Geneml Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$115,150 
$115,150 
$151,973 
$151,973 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$155,576 
$155,576 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$162,011 
$162,011 
The bill provides General Fund appropriations to the Legislature totaling $115,150 in fiscal year 2025-26 and 
$151,973 in fiscal year 2026-27 funds for the per diem and related All Other costs of the Legislature for the Special 
Committee on Regulat01y Review assuming twelve meetings are held each year, as well as the costs of one Legislative 
Analyst position and related All Other costs for the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis to provide year-round staff 
support to the Special Committee on Regulato1y Review. 
LR0587(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve;Dit~cting tl1e
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1390
Committee Amendment CA_A_H277 (House)

COM:MITTEE AMENDMENT" /Jir-.. to H.P. 912, L.D. 1390, "Resolve;Dit~cting tl1e 
O 
Sec~etary of State to Develop a Plan for\ Multiyear Registration System forNatioiial Car 
Rent~l Companies" 
• 
Amend the reso.lve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing th.e Secretary of State to Develop Recommendations for a 
Multiyear Registration System for National Car Rental Com·panies' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the preamble and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Recommendations for multiyear registration system. Resolved: Tha.t 
the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor• Vehicies, with. fopuf from the 
Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, shall consider and develop 
recommendations on how to implement a multiyear registration and inspection progrru.n 
for national car rental companies in the State. 
Sec. 2. Submission of report, Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall submit 
a report detailing how a multiyear registration and inspection program for national cru.· 
rental companies may be implemented in the State pursuant .to .. section 1 along with 
legislation necessary to accomplish the objectives -outlined :in· the repc:irt to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Transportation by December 3, 2025. The Joint Standing 
Committee on Transportation may report out legislation based on the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve. The amendment requires the Department of the 
Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, with input from the Department of Public 
Safety, Bureau of State Police, to consider and develop recommendations on how to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"~' to H.P. 912, L.D. 1390 
implement a multiyear registration and inspection program for national car rental 
companies in the State. The amendment requires the Secretary of State to submit a repmt 
by December 3, 2025 detailing how such a program may be implemented to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Transportation, which may report out legislation to the Second 
Regular Session of _the 132nd Legislature. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE-AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/20/25 LRL 
LD 1390 
LR 1364(02) 
Resolve,Directing the Secretary of State to Develop a Plan for a Multiyear Registration System.for . 
National. Car Rental Companies 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ {,-f-211\ 
Committee: Transportation , 
. 
) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Departments of Public Safety and the Secretaiy of State from the provisions of this bill are 
• expected to be minor and ca11 be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1364(02) • Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State to Develop a Plan for a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1390
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PARRY, NANGLE

Legislative Document
No. 1390
H.P. 912
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State to Develop a Plan for a 
Multiyear Registration System for National Car Rental Companies
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel.
Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland and
Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, MASON of Lisbon, WHITE of Guilford.
Preamble.  Whereas, a multiyear registration system simplifies the registration, 
renewal and management process for entities that own and rent large numbers of motor 
vehicles; and
Whereas, the Secretary of State previously developed and implemented a successful 
long-term registration program for trailers and semitrailers nationwide pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 512 that has generated significant income for 
the State; and
Whereas, other states have implemented a multiyear registration system for motor 
vehicles that has simplified the registration and management of motor vehicle rentals for 
national car rental companies in those states and in turn has generated funds in registration 
fees and excise taxes; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Plan for multiyear registration system. Resolved: That the Department 
of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles shall develop a plan for the creation of 
a multiyear registration system for rental passenger vehicles. In developing this plan, the 
bureau shall seek input from the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, 
national car rental companies, municipalities and other relevant stakeholders and review 
existing multiyear registration systems that have been implemented in other states.
Sec. 2. Submission of plan. Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall submit the 
plan developed pursuant to section 1 along with legislation necessary to accomplish the 
objectives outlined in the plan to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation by 
December 3, 2025.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor 
Vehicles to develop a plan for the creation of a multiyear registration system for rental 
passenger vehicles. It requires the Secretary of State to submit the plan to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Transportation by December 3, 2025.
An Act to Limit the Applicability of the Laws Regulating Payroll
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1392
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Sponsors: ROBERTS
Amends: 10 MRSA §1495

Legislative Document
No. 1392
H.P. 914
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act to Limit the Applicability of the Laws Regulating Payroll 
Processors to Services Provided by Payroll Processors to Employers 
with a Legal Address in the State
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, payroll processing regulations in this State require immediate modification 
to clarify what types of employers are covered under the provisions of law governing 
regulation of payroll processors and by extension clarify how remote workers are treated 
under these provisions to ensure compliance with state laws and business regulations; and
Whereas, ensuring a clear legal framework for payroll processors and employers is 
essential for economic stability and the proper administration of business regulations; and
Whereas, without immediate action, businesses may face uncertainty in payroll 
processing, potentially leading to compliance issues, delayed wage payments and 
administrative burdens for employers and employees; 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.  10 MRSA §1495, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 495, §1, is amended to 
read:
1.  Employer.  "Employer" means a person that maintains an office or otherwise 
transacts business a legal address in this State and makes payment of wages taxable under 
Title 36, Part 8 to a resident or nonresident individual. For the purposes of this subsection, 
"legal address" means the mailing address the employer requesting the payroll processing 
services uses with the United States Internal Revenue Service.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill narrows the applicability of the law regulating payroll processors in this State 
to services provided by payroll processors to employers that have a legal address in this 
State.
An Act to Require Continuing Education for Licensed Architects
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1393
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Sponsors: ROBERTS
Amends: 32 MRSA §224-B

Legislative Document
No. 1393
H.P. 915
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act to Require Continuing Education for Licensed Architects
Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARCHER of Saco, GEIGER of Rockland, ROEDER of 
Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §224-B is enacted to read:
§224-B.  Continuing education for licensed architects
1.  Requirement.  As a prerequisite to renewal of a licensed architect's license under 
section 224, an applicant shall satisfactorily complete continuing education courses, 
programs or activities each year in the area of health, safety and welfare as set forth by 
rules adopted by the board. The rules must require an applicant to complete not less than 
hours of approved health, safety and welfare continuing education as a condition of 
renewal. An applicant may not repeat for credit the same continuing education course, 
program or activity within a license renewal cycle. An applicant is responsible for 
maintaining evidence of that applicant's continuing education hours and shall submit such 
evidence of continuing education hours to the board upon renewal of that applicant's 
license.
2.  Exemptions.  Exemptions to the requirements under subsection 1 are as follows.
A. Notwithstanding section 224, a licensed architect who is retired from active practice 
does not need to fulfill the requirements pertaining to continuing education. 
B. An architect who receives an initial license to practice architecture from any 
jurisdiction, including a foreign jurisdiction, is exempt from the requirements of 
subsection 1 for 2 years from the date of issuance of that initial license, as long as the 
architect has not been previously licensed by any jurisdiction, including a foreign 
jurisdiction, for a period of 2 or more years. 
3.  Program approval.  Each application for approval of a continuing education 
course, program or activity must be submitted to the board annually according to the rules 
adopted by the board together with any fees required pursuant to section 222. 
4.  Rulemaking.  The board shall adopt rules necessary to carry out this section. Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a licensed architect to complete continuing education requirements 
each year, as established by rules adopted by the Maine State Board for Licensure of 
Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers, prior to the renewal of that 
architect's license. The bill requires a minimum of 12 health, safety and welfare credits to 
satisfy the requirement. The bill also exempts architects who are retired from active practice 
and creates a 2-year delay for the requirement for newly licensed architects.
An Act to Fund Community-based Organizations to Prevent and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1397
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAFTS
Amends: 22 MRSA §4004

Legislative Document
No. 1397
H.P. 919
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act to Fund Community-based Organizations to Prevent and 
Reduce the Risk of Children's Involvement in the Child Welfare 
System
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4004, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Funding community-based organizations that provide family-centered 
programs.  The department shall provide funding for community-based organizations to 
administer family-centered programs that provide positive childhood experiences and lead 
to increased social and economic mobility for families. These programs must include, but 
are not be limited to:
A.  Programs rated as "well-supported," "supported" or "promising" by the Title IV-E 
Prevention Services Clearinghouse established by the United States Department of 
Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families; and
B.  Programs that are built on a so-called 2-generation approach or a so-called whole 
family approach to child and family well-being.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law governing the authority of the Department of Health and 
Human Services under the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act. The bill 
requires that the department provide funding for community-based organizations to 
administer certain family-centered programs that support positive childhood experiences 
and lead to increased social and economic mobility for families.