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An Act to Prohibit a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1704
Committee Amendment CA_A_H694 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"~" to H.P. 1139, L.D. 1704, "An Act to Prohibit a 
School Administrative Unit from Ad~~ti.hg a Policy That Allows a Student to Use a 
Restroom Designated for Use by the Opposite Sex" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/23/25 LRL 
LD 1704 
LR 2322(02) 
An Act to Prohibit a School Administrative Unit from Adopting a Policy That Allows a Student to Use 
a Re.stroom Designated for Use by the Opposite Sex 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Ame~ded by c_o~mittee Amendment "ft 6-l-fAL{\ 
Committee: Judiciary 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential cuffent biennium cost increase - local school administrative units 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
To the extent that this legislation leads to an increase in legal challenges; school administrative units may incur 
additional litigation costs. 
LR2322(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Amend
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1702
Committee Amendment CA_A_H612 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT •A" to H.P. 1137, L.D. 1702, "An Act to Amend 
Election Polling Place Candidate Restrictions" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislatui·e do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, many municipalities in the State will hold elections in June; and 
Whereas, this legislation makes changes to polling place restrictions on candidates, 
and those changes need to be in place prior to those elections; 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,' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 7 in paragraph A in the last line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 7 by striking out all of paragraph B (page 1, 
lines 30 to 32 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
• 
'B. Collect or solicit contributions in support of the candidate's candidacy for an office 
the candidate is seeking in that election year. For the purposes of this paragraph. 
"contribution" has the same meaning as in section 1012. subsection 2; or 
C. Collect or solicit qualifying contributions under the Maine Clean Election Act in 
support of the pa1ticipating candidate's candidacy for an office the candidate is seeking 
in that election year. For the purposes of this paragraph. "paiticipating candidate" has 
the same meaning as in section 1122. subsection 6 and "qualifying contribution" has 
the same meaning as in section 1122. subsection 7.' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1137, L.D. 1702 
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the prohibition on a candidate or the candidate's 
representative, on public property within 250 feet of the entrance to the voting place as well 
as within the voting place itself, from collecting or soliciting contributions applies to 
qualifying contributions to pa1ticipating candidates seeking to be certified as Maine Clean 
Election Act candidates and to contributions to other candidates seeking election to an 
office in that election year. The amendment also adds an emergency preamble and 
emergency clause. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Prohibit a School Administrative Unit from Adopting a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1704
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SMITH
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6501

Legislative Document
No. 1704
H.P. 1139
House of Representatives, April 17, 2025
An Act to Prohibit a School Administrative Unit from Adopting a 
Policy That Allows a Student to Use a Restroom Designated for Use 
by the Opposite Sex
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, DRINKWATER of Milford, EDER of 
Waterboro, PAUL of Winterport, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, Senator: BRADSTREET of 
Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6501, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Gender identity and sanitary facilities.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to 
the contrary within Title 5, chapter 337, a school administrative unit may not adopt a policy 
that permits a student to use a sanitary facility according to the student's gender identity if 
that sanitary facility is designated for use by a sex that does not correspond to the student's 
sex assigned at birth.
Sec. 2. Department of education to update rules. The Department of Education 
shall update its rules as necessary to conform with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, 
section 6501, subsection 6.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a school administrative unit from adopting a policy that permits a 
student to use a school restroom according to the student's gender identity if that restroom 
is designated for use by a sex that does not correspond to the student's sex assigned at birth. 
The bill also directs the Department of Education to update its rules consistent with this 
legislation.
An Act Regarding
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1706
Committee Amendment CA_A_H458 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,4-,, to H.P. 1141, L.D. 1706, "An Act Regarding 
Notification of Appointment of Legal Representation for Indigent Clients in Custody" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section l the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Establishes 5 Assistant Clerk positions effective February 1, 2026 and provides 
funding for related All Other costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2025-26 
5.000 
$177,550 
$30,145 
Sec. 3. Effective date. This Act takes effect February 1, 2026.' 
2026-27 
5.000 
$451,012 
$5,150 
$456,162 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an effective date of February 1, 2026. The amendment also adds 
an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 132LR1955(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/23/25 LRL 
LD 1706 
LR 1955(02) 
An Act Reg~rding Notification of Appointment of Legal Representation for Indigent Clients in 
Custody 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A C 
J--{c--1/ 5{5) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropria'tions/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
FY 2026-27 
$207,695 
$456,162 
$207,695 
$456,162 
Projections 
FY2027-28 
$472,398 
$472,398 
Projections 
FY2028-29 
$489,219 
$489,219 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Judicial Branch of $207,695 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $456,162 
in fiscal year 2026-27 to establish 5 assistant clerk positions, effective February 1, 2026, to implement the process of 
appointing defense counsel within 24 hours for an incarcerated accused person who is indigent. 
LR1955(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Notification of Appointment of Legal
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1706
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WARREN, LAWRENCE
Amends: 15 MRSA §810

Legislative Document
No. 1706
H.P. 1141
House of Representatives, April 17, 2025
An Act Regarding Notification of Appointment of Legal 
Representation for Indigent Clients in Custody
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, HASENFUS of Readfield, MATHIESON of Kittery, 
MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, MITCHELL of Cumberland, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SAYRE 
of Kennebunk, SKOLD of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §810, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Docketing of assignment of counsel.  Assignment of competent defense counsel 
pursuant to subsection 2 or 3 must be docketed within 24 hours of the assignment, 
excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, if the defendant is incarcerated at the time of 
the assignment.
SUMMARY
This bill requires assignment of competent defense counsel to an accused person who 
is indigent within 24 hours of such assignment if the accused is incarcerated.
An Act to Create the Commercial Fishing Safety Fund to Further
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1708
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: STROUT, MOORE
Amends: 12 MRSA §6035-A

Legislative Document
No. 1708
H.P. 1143
House of Representatives, April 17, 2025
An Act to Create the Commercial Fishing Safety Fund to Further 
Develop Training and Provide Equipment to Recover Ships and 
Other Watercraft and Persons in Distress or Lost at Sea
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GRIFFIN of 
Levant, HEPLER of Woolwich, MINGO of Calais, RIELLY of Westbrook, SIMMONS of 
Waldoboro, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6035-A is enacted to read:
§6035-A.  Commercial Fishing Safety Fund
The Commercial Fishing Safety Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is 
established within the department.
1.  Sources.  The commissioner may receive donations and funding from any source 
on behalf of the fund.  All money received into the fund must be used for the purposes of 
the fund.
2.  Use of fund.  The commissioner shall use the fund to support activities related to 
improving safety in the commercial fishing industry and improving the department's ability 
to conduct search and rescue and recovery operations, including the acquisition of 
necessary equipment.  The commissioner shall consult with the Commercial Fishing Safety 
Council established in section 6034 in making expenditures from the fund.
3.  Interest and balances credited to fund.  Any interest earned on the money in the 
fund must be credited to the fund.  Unexpended balances in the fund at the end of the fiscal 
year do not lapse but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year and credited to the fund 
to be used for the purposes of this section.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes the Commercial Fishing Safety Fund within the Department of 
Marine Resources to support activities related to improving safety in the commercial 
fishing industry and improving the department's ability to conduct search and rescue and 
recovery operations, including the acquisition of necessary equipment.
An Act Regarding Antique Automobiles
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1709
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GREENWOOD, FARRIN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §101, 29-A MRSA §457

Legislative Document
No. 1709
H.P. 1144
House of Representatives, April 17, 2025
An Act Regarding Antique Automobiles
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, DRINKWATER of Milford, 
GUERRETTE of Caribou, LANCE of Paris, MASON of Lisbon, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, 
SMITH of Palermo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §101, sub-§3, ¶A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 634, §1, is 
further amended to read:
A.  More than 35 25 years old or is 35 years old or less and more than 25 years old and 
was registered in the State as an antique vehicle prior to January 2025;
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §457, sub-§3, ¶A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 634, §3, is 
further amended to read:
A.  Is over 25 years old or, in the case of an antique auto or antique motorcycle, is more 
than 35 years old or is more than 25 years old and was registered in the State as an 
antique auto or antique motorcycle prior to January 2025;
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §457, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8.  Additional requirements for antique autos.  A person registering an antique auto 
shall show proof of registration and insurance for the motor vehicle used as that person's 
primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods and shall maintain the registration 
and insurance for that motor vehicle or a replacement motor vehicle during the term of 
registration of the antique auto.  A person may not operate an antique auto when a motor 
vehicle used as that person's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods is not 
registered and insured.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for 
which a fine of not more than $2,500 may be adjudged and for which the Secretary of State 
may immediately revoke the registration for the antique auto.
SUMMARY
This bill reduces the age that an automobile or truck must be to be considered an 
antique auto in the motor vehicle laws from 35 years old to 25 years old.  This age 
requirement was increased from 25 years old to 35 years old in Public Law 2023, chapter 
634.  The bill requires a person registering an antique auto to show proof of registration 
and insurance for the motor vehicle used as that person's primary mode of transportation 
of passengers or goods and maintain the registration and insurance for that motor vehicle 
or a replacement motor vehicle during the term of registration of the antique auto.  A person 
may not operate an antique auto when a motor vehicle used as that person's primary mode 
of transportation of passengers or goods is not registered and insured.  A person who 
violates this provision commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $2,500 
may be adjudged and for which the Secretary of State may immediately revoke the 
registration for the antique auto.
An Act to Create the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1708
Committee Amendment CA_A_H351 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" fl,, to H.P. 1143, L.D. 1708, "An Act to Create the 
Commercial Fishing Safety Fund to Further Develop Training and Provide Equipment to 
Recover Ships and Other Watercraft and Persons in Distress or Lost at Sea" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Commercial Fishing Safety Fund N534 
Initiative: ·Provides baseline allocation to establish the account. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2025-26 
$500 
$500 
2026-27, 
$500 
$500 
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 REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/08/25 LRL 
LD 1708 
LR 2440(02) 
An Act to Create the Commercial Fishing Safety Fund to Further Develop Training and Provide 
Equipment to Recover Ships and Other Watercraft and Persons in Distress or Lost at Sea 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ft' { H,. 3 :5 /) 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$500 
FY 2026-27 
$500 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$500 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$500 
This bill establishes the Commercial Fishing Safety Fund ,vithin the Department of Marine Resources and authorizes 
the department to accept donations and other contributions. The bill includes ongoing Other Special Revenue Funds 
allocation of $500 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to create the account within the state's accounting system and 
enable the department to receive and expend funds. 
LR2440(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Require
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1716
Committee Amendment CA_A_S186 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,A,-,, to S.P. 669, L.D. 1716, "An Act to Require 
Family Life Education to Include a Human Growth and Development Cun-iculum" 
Ame11d the bill in section l in § 1912 in subsection 2 in the last line (page 1, line 11 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "l" and inserting the following: '1' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1912 in subsection 3 in paragraph A in the first line 
(page 1, line 13 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
, at least 3 minutes in duration." 
Amend the bill in section I in §1912 by striking out all of subsection 4 (page 1, lines 
to 21 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'4. Parental opt-in, A school shall provide the human growth and development 
discussion only to a student whose parent or guardian has provided written pennission for 
the student to participate.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes from grade 3 to grade 5 the grade by which schools that offer 
• comprehensive family life education must offer a human growth and development 
discussion. It removes the requirement that the high"definition ultrasound video be at least 
minutes in duration. It also adds a parental opt-in requirement. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I • 132LR1133(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved; 05/14/25 LRL 
132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE. 
LD 1716 
LR 1133(02) 
An Act to Require Family Life Education to Include a Human Growth and Development Curriculum 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment i• (S· J ~ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
. 
/ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Requiring schools that offer comprehensive family life education to incorporate a human growth and development 
discussion into its curriculum will not affect the total cost of public education from prekindergal'ten to grade 12 or 
State's share of that cost. The fiscal impact to school administrative units impacted by the requirements of this 
legislation is not expected to be significant. 
LRI 133(02) • Fiscal Note • Page l of 1
Resolve, to Allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1711
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LANIGAN

Legislative Document
No. 1711
H.P. 1146
House of Representatives, April 17, 2025
Resolve, to Allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
Benefits to Be Used to Purchase Ready-to-cook Meals
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Representative: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, Senator: HARRINGTON of 
York.
Sec. 1.  Waiver to allow use of benefits for ready-to-cook meals. Resolved:  
That the Department of Health and Human Services shall request a waiver from the United 
States Department of Agriculture to permit the State to allow the use of benefits under the 
federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for the purchase of ready-to-cook 
meals.  The department shall request the waiver no later than January 1, 2026.
Sec. 2.  Rulemaking; notice. Resolved:  That, within 60 days of the granting of 
the waiver by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to section 1, the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its rules to allow the use of benefits 
under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for the purchase of ready-to-
cook meals.  The department shall notify retailers in the State and other providers of 
ready-to-cook meals participating in the statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 
Program pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3104 of the rule change.  
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to request a waiver 
from the United States Department of Agriculture to allow the State to allow the use of 
federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for the purchase of 
ready-to-cook meals.  The Department of Health and Human Services is directed to notify 
retailers and other providers of ready-to-cook meals of the rule change.
An Act to Require Family Life Education to Include a Human
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1716
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GUERIN
Amends: 22 MRSA §1912

Legislative Document
No. 1716
S.P. 669
In Senate, April 17, 2025
An Act to Require Family Life Education to Include a Human 
Growth and Development Curriculum
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester, LEMELIN of 
Chelsea, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1912 is enacted to read:
§1912.  Human growth and development curriculum
1.  Definition.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "human 
growth and development discussion" means an oral, written or digital lesson, lecture or 
presentation about human biology related to pregnancy and human development inside the 
uterus.
2.  Human growth and development discussion.  A school offering comprehensive 
family life education pursuant to section 1910 shall incorporate a human growth and 
development discussion into its curriculum.  The human growth and development 
discussion must be offered to students beginning no later than grade 3.
3.  Videos.  A human growth and development discussion must include:
A.  A high-definition ultrasound video, at least 3 minutes in duration, showing the fetal 
development of the brain, heart, sex organs and other vital organs in early fetal 
development; and
B.  A video showing the process of fertilization and every stage of fetal development 
inside the uterus and noting significant markers in cell growth and organ development 
of a fetus from conception to birth.
4.  Cause of action; civil suit.  The Attorney General has a cause of action to sue for 
damages and injunctive relief and may bring a civil suit to enforce this section on behalf of 
a resident of the State against a person that violates this section.
SUMMARY
This bill requires schools offering comprehensive family life education to include a 
human growth and development discussion that includes an ultrasound video and a video 
showing the process of fertilization and every stage of fetal development inside the uterus.  
The Attorney General is authorized to bring a civil suit to enforce the provision.
An Act to Establish the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1718
Committee Amendment CA_A_S140 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/-f " to S.P, 671, L.D. 1718, "An Act to Establish the
JVtaine Charter School Commission as a Public Instrumentality of the State"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/07/25 t^Kt-
LD 1718 LR 1285(02)
An Act to Establish the Maine Charter School Commission as a Public Instrumentality of the State
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^'( <y
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
No net fiscal impact - Maine Charter School Commission
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any savings achieved as a result of this legislation will be used by the Maine Charter School Commission to support
public charter schools.
LR1285(02)" Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1715
Committee Amendment CA_A_S256 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^" to S,P. 668, L.D. 1715, "RESOLUTION,
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Amend the Appointment and
Confirmation Process for Certain Judicial, Civil and Military Officers"
Amend the resolution in that'part designated "Constitution, Art. V, Part First, §8,
2nd ^j" in the indented paragrapli in the 6th line (page 1, line 10 in L.D.) by striking out
the following: "vote of 2/3" and inserting the following: 'majority vote e^S/3-'
Amend the resolution in the question in the 2nd line (page 1, line 20 in L.D,) by
) 6 inserting after the following: "confirm" the following; 'gubernatorial'
Amend the resolution m the question in the 2nd line (page 1, line 20 in L,D.) by striking
out the following: "2/3" and inserting the following: 'majority'
Amend the resolution by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
The resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine to allow the Senate to
confirm nominations of certain judicial, civil and military officers by a 2/3 vote.
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, proposes to amend the
Constitution of Maine to allow the Senate to confirm gubernatorial nominations by
majority vote.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Page I - t32LR1122(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/02/25 L-KI^-
LD 1715 LR 1122(02)
RESOLUTION) Proposing au Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Amend the Appointment
and Confirmation Process for Certain Judicial, Civil and Military Officers
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment t|^1 ^) "'^S^-P
Committee: Judiciary
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 gep' '
election in November, If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a se^ ^
ballot, an additional appropriation of $341,000 may be required.
LRI 122(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Ensure
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1727
Committee Amendment CA_A_H544 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /-V" to H.P. 1154, L.D, 1727, "An Act to Ensure
Transparency in Consumer Transactions Involving Artificial Intelligence"
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enactmg clause and insertmg the
following:
'See. 1. 10 MRSA c. 239 is enacted to read;
CHAPTER 239
COMMUNICATIONS WITH CONSUMERS VIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
S150Q-Y. Required disclosure of use of artificial intellieence chatbot to eneaee in trade
and commerce
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise mdicates, the
following terms have the following meanines.
A. "Artificial mtelligence chatbot" means a software apclication. web interface or
computer proeram that simulates human conversation and interaction throueh textual
or aural communications.
B. "Trade" and "commerce" have the same meaning as m Title 5. section 206.
subsection3.
2. Required disclosure of use of artificial intellisence chatbot to eneaee in trade
and commerce. A person may not use an artificial intellieence chatbot or any other
computer technology to engage in trade and commerce with a consumer in a manner that
8 may misleador deceive a reasonable consumer into believme that the consumer is engaging
with a human being unless the consumer is notified in a clear and conspicuous manner that
0 thej?onsumer is not eneaeine with a human being.
3. Violation. A violation of subsection 2js_a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade
Practices Act.'
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
)QV COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A." to H.P, 1154, L.D. 1727
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment prohibits a person from using an
artificial intelligence chatbot to engage in trade or commerce with a consumer in a manner
that may mislead or deceive a reasonable consumer into believing that the consumer is
engaging with a human being unless the consumer is notified that the consumer is not
engaging with a human being. The amendment also clarifies the language used in the bill
to be consistent with language used in the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 05/23/25
t^KL.
LD 1727 LR 2313(02)
An Act to Ensure Transparency in Consumer Transactions Involving Artificial Intelligence
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^' ( (-^ -s~)1
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system. The additional workload associated with the
minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time. The collection
. . of additional filing fees will increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
LR2313(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Beneficial EIectrification Policy of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1730
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S581 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "/: » to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 676,
L,D. 1730, "An Act Regarding the Beneficial EIectrification Policy of the State"
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §3475 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in
II subparagraph (1) in the 4th line (page 1, line 25 in amendment) by striking out the
following; "Safety"
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §3475 in subsection 1 in paragraph A by striking
out all of subparagraph (3) (page 1, lines 29 to 31 in amendment) and inserting the
following;
'('3) Configured in accordance with the National Electrical Code that is adopted by
rule by the Electricians' Examinine Board, established in Title 5. section 12004-A.
subsection 13.'
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §3475 in subsection 1 in paragraph D in
subparagraph (1) in the 4th and 5th lines (page 2, lines 15 and 1 6 in amendment) by striking
out the following; "Technical Building Codes and Standards Board, established in Title 5.
section 12004-0. subsection 5-A" and inserting the following; 'Electricians' Examining
Board, established in Title 5. section 12004-A. subsection 13'
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment;
1. Changes the code with which an eligible system must comply to the National
Electrical Code; and
2. Changes the entity adopting by rule the National Electrical Code to the Electricians'
Exam hung B oard.
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SPONSORED BY: //U^ ^ .A^<1 ^
(Senator GROHOSIfl, N.)
COUNTY: Hancock
Page I - 132LR1790(04)
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Beneficial Electrification Policy of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1730
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: GROHOSKI

Legislative Document
No. 1730
S.P. 676
In Senate, April 22, 2025
An Act Regarding the Beneficial Electrification Policy of the State
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to make changes to the laws governing the beneficial electrification 
policy of the State.
An Act to Increase the Rate of Reimbursement to Municipalities for
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1729
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BENNETT
Amends: 36 MRSA §685

Legislative Document
No. 1729
S.P. 675
In Senate, April 22, 2025
An Act to Increase the Rate of Reimbursement to Municipalities for 
Revenue Lost as a Result of the Maine Resident Homestead 
Property Tax Exemption
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Senator: BICKFORD of Androscoggin, Representatives: CARUSO of 
Caratunk, FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, HEPLER of Woolwich.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §685, sub-§2, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. PPPP, §3, 
is amended to read:
D.  For property tax years beginning on April 1, 2022, 73% of the taxes lost by reason 
of the exemptions under section 683, subsections 1 and 1‑B; and
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §685, sub-§2, ¶E, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. II, §1, is 
further amended to read:
E.  For property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2023, April 1, 2024 and April 
1, 2025, 76% of the taxes lost by reason of the exemptions under section 683, 
subsections 1 and 1‑B.; and
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §685, sub-§2, ¶F is enacted to read:
F.  For property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2026, the percentage of the 
taxes lost by reason of the exemptions under section 683, subsections 1 and 1-B that is 
percentage points higher than the percentage reimbursed to the municipality in the 
year immediately prior. The annual increase in reimbursement must continue until the 
percentage of reimbursement to the municipality reaches 100% of the taxes lost by 
reason of the exemptions under section 683, subsections 1 and 1-B.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the reimbursement rate by the State to municipalities for revenue 
lost as a result of the Maine resident homestead property tax exemption by 3 percentage 
points each year, beginning in 2026, until the reimbursement rate is 100%, which would be 
in 8 years under the bill. The current rate of reimbursement is 76%.
An Act to Exempt Over-the-counter Medicines from the Sales and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1734
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, WEBB
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 1734
S.P. 680
In Senate, April 22, 2025
An Act to Exempt Over-the-counter Medicines from the Sales and 
Use Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative WEBB of Durham and
Senators: BAILEY of York, BICKFORD of Androscoggin, BRENNER of Cumberland, 
HARRINGTON of York, RENY of Lincoln, Representatives: BOYER of Cape Elizabeth, 
NUTTING of Oakland, ZAGER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2011, c. 548, §15, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place:
5.  Medicines.  Sales of medicine for human beings:
A.  Sold on a doctor's prescription; or
B.  Sold as an over-the-counter medicine or drug for use in or on the human body that 
is subject to the format and content requirements of the United States Food and Drug 
Administration under 21 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 201.66.  As used in this 
paragraph, "over-the-counter medicine or drug" means anesthetics; antacids; 
anthelmintics; antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral medicine; antiseptics; astringents; 
contraceptive supplies, including all contraceptive drugs, devices and products 
approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy; 
emetics and antiemetics; medication prepared for use in the eyes, ears or nose; opioid 
antagonists; products intended to be taken for coughs, colds, asthma or allergies; and 
steroidal medicines.
This subsection does not apply to the sale of cannabis pursuant to Title 22, chapter 558‑C.
Sec. 2.  Effective date. This Act applies to sales occurring on or after January 1, 
2026.
SUMMARY
This bill adds over-the-counter medicines and drugs to the sales tax exemption for 
medicines sold for humans on a doctor's prescription as long as the over-the-counter 
medicine or drug is labelled according to the requirements of the United States Food and 
Drug Administration.  Medicines or drugs included in the new exemption include 
anesthetics; antacids; contraceptive supplies, drugs, devices and products approved by the 
United States Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy; medication prepared 
for use in the eyes, ears or nose; opioid antagonists; products intended to be taken for 
coughs, colds, asthma or allergies; and steroidal medicines.
An Act to Pro~ide an
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1735
Committee Amendment CA_A_S263 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"}. I) to S.P. 681, L.D. 1735, "An Act to Pro~ide an 
IO 
Income Tax Deduction for Certain Contributions to a Qualified Achieving a Better Life 
Experience Program Account" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph AAA in the last line (page 1, line 9 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "households.
the following: 'The deduction is limited to 
the amount of the contribution that has not previously been deducted from the eligible 
individual's federal adjusted gross income.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for computer programming costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
2025-26 
All Other 
$12,844 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$12,844 • 
$0 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
Page l - 132LR0970(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMI'rrEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 681, L.D. 1735 ( S,Jlo3) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits the amount of the deduction for contributions to the amount in 
excess of contributions that were previously deducted from the individual's federal aqjusted 
gross income. The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/31 /25 l-R l-
LD 1735 
LR 970(02) 
Au Act to Provide an Income Tax Deduction for Certain Contributions to n Qualified Achieving a 
Better Life Experience Program Account 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A'(s-J.lo~ 
Committee: Taxation 
J ) 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Alloca tlons 
Genel'al Fund 
Revenue 
General Fttnd 
Othe1· Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
$17,594 • 
$12,844 
($4,750) 
($250) 
$4,750 
$0 
($4,750) 
($250) 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$4,750 
$0 
($4,750) 
($250) 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$4,750 
$0 
($4,750) 
($250) 
This bill includes an ongoing revenue decrease to the General Fund of $4,750 by aligning the_ tax deductibility of 
contributions to a qualified ABLE program account ,vith those made to a qualified tuition program established under 
Section 529 of the United States Internal Revenue Code by allowing up to $1,000 in contributions to be tax deductible 
to the extent included in federal adjusted gross income. The bill also includes an ongoing revenue decrease to the 
Local Government Fund of $250, 
Additionally, the bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to ~he Bureau of Revenue Services within the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services of $12,844 in fiscitl year 2025-26 to fund computer 
programming costs associated with the provisions of this bill, 
LR0970(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act to Ensure Transparency in Consumer Transactions
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1727
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Sponsors: KUHN, CARNEY

Legislative Document
No. 1727
H.P. 1154
House of Representatives, April 17, 2025
An Act to Ensure Transparency in Consumer Transactions 
Involving Artificial Intelligence
Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KUHN of Falmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and
Representatives: LEE of Auburn, POIRIER of Skowhegan, SATO of Gorham, SAYRE of 
Kennebunk.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA c. 239 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 239
COMMUNICATIONS WITH CONSUMERS VIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
§1500-Y. Use of artificial intelligence chatbot to conduct commercial transactions 
prohibited
1.  Use of artificial intelligence chatbot to conduct commercial transactions 
prohibited.  A person may not use an artificial intelligence chatbot or any other computer 
technology to engage in a commercial transaction or trade practice with a consumer in a 
manner that may mislead or deceive a reasonable consumer into believing that the 
consumer is engaging with a human being if:
A. The consumer is not notified in a clear and conspicuous manner that the consumer 
is not engaging with a human being; or
B. The consumer reasonably believes that the consumer is engaging with a human 
being.
For the purposes of this section, "artificial intelligence chatbot" means a software 
application, web interface or computer program that simulates human-like conversation 
and interaction through textual or aural communications. 
2.  Violation; remedies.  A violation of subsection 1 is considered a violation of the 
Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act and is subject to penalties pursuant to Title 5, section 
212.  The Attorney General may seek injunctive relief against a person who violates 
subsection 1.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a person from using a software application, web interface or 
computer program that simulates human-like conversation and interaction through textual 
or aural communications to engage in a commercial transaction or trade practice with a 
consumer in a manner that may mislead or deceive a reasonable consumer into believing 
that the consumer is engaging with a human being if the consumer is not notified that the 
consumer is not engaging with a human being or the consumer reasonably believes that the 
consumer is engaging with a human being.  The bill makes a violation of the prohibition a 
violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.
An Act to Provide an Income Tax Deduction for Certain
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1735
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GUERIN
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document
No. 1735
S.P. 681
In Senate, April 22, 2025
An Act to Provide an Income Tax Deduction for Certain 
Contributions to a Qualified Achieving a Better Life Experience 
Program Account
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senator: BICKFORD of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶AAA is enacted to read:
AAA.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the portion of contributions 
to an account established under a qualified ABLE program that complies with the 
requirements of the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014, Public 
Law 113‑295, up to $1,000 per eligible individual.  This deduction may not be claimed 
when federal adjusted gross income exceeds $100,000 for a single individual and 
married persons filing separate returns or $200,000 for individuals filing married joint 
returns and heads of households.
SUMMARY
This bill aligns the tax deductibility of contributions to a qualified ABLE program 
account with those made to a qualified tuition program established under Section 529 of 
the United States Internal Revenue Code by allowing up to $1,000 in contributions to be 
deductible from individual income tax.
An Act to Establish
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1740
Committee Amendment CA_A_H518 (House)

132ND LEGISLATURE· 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A;i to H.P. 1158, L.D. 1740, "An Act to Establish 
the Maine Science, Technology, Engineering, Atts and Mathematics Matching Grant 
Program~• 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:· 
'An Act to Establish the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics 
Education Matching Grant Program' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in c. 335 in §9942 by inserting after subsection 1 the 
following: 
12. Administrative costs, Funds received for the grant program may be used by the 
department for administrative costs of the grant program.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 inc. 335 in §9942 by renumbering the subsections to read 
consecutively. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or sectio11 
number to tead consecutively. 
SUMMARY· 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment provides that 
the Department of Education may use funds in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts 
and Mathematics Education Matching Grant Program for administrative costs of the 
program. The amendment also changes the title. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUffiED 
(See attached) 
J>a.ge l - 132LR2389(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/28/25 l.-Rl-
LD 1740 
LR 2389(02) 
An Act to Establish the Maine Sdencc, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Matching 
Grant Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A ltf-'.:nex\ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
\C 
OJ 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
.FY 2025-26 
$3,000,000 
$3,000,000 
$0 
$0 
ProjectiQns 
FY 2027-28 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $3.0 million in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of 
Education to establish and administer a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Education Matching 
Grant Progra1n to provide grants to schools, museums and other entities that offer hands-on learning experiences in 
science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics for students in this State from kindergarten to grade 12. 
LR2389(02) • Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1