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An Act to Update Major
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0284
Committee Amendment CA_A_H165 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 184, L.D. 284/'An Act to Update Major 
l O 
Policy-influencing Positions Within the Ma.ine Human Rights Commission" 
• 
• 
Amend the bill by inse1iing after section 2 the following: 
'Sec, 3. 
Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HUMAN RIG:µTS COMMISSION, MAINE 
Human Rights Commission - Regulation 0150 
Initiative: Reclassifies one Public Service Coordinator III position to a major policy-
influencing position. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2025-26 
$2,976 
$2,976 
2026-27 
$10,447 
$10,447 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pa1i letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
• 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 132LR0452(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/14/25 LRL 
LD284 
LR452(02) 
An Act to Update Major Policy-influencing Positions Within the Maine Human Rights Commission 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 11A,1 
( H - ( b~ 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$2,976 
$2,976 
FY2026-27 
$10,447 
$10,447 
Projections 
FY2027-28 
$10,781 
$10,781 
Projections 
FY2028-29 
$11,126 
$11,lL.O 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations of $2,976 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $10,447 in fiscal year 2026-27 to 
the Maine Human Rights Commission to reclassify the existing Commission Counsel position from a Public Service 
Coordinator III position tp a maj9r policy-influencing position. 
LR0452(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Update Major Policy-influencing Positions Within the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0284
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MOONEN
Amends: 5 MRSA §941

Legislative Document
No. 284
H.P. 184
House of Representatives, January 28, 2025
An Act to Update Major Policy-influencing Positions Within the 
Maine Human Rights Commission
Submitted by the Maine Human Rights Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §941, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 729, §4, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §941, sub-§1, ¶C is enacted to read:
C.  Commission Counsel.
SUMMARY
This bill designates the position of Commission Counsel as a major policy-influencing 
position within the Maine Human Rights Commission. The bill also eliminates a reference 
to the position of Chief Compliance Officer, which is a position that no longer exists.
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Bingham the Barry A. DeLong
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0289
Sponsors: DUCHARME, FARRIN

Legislative Document
No. 289
H.P. 189
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Bingham the Barry A. DeLong 
Bridge
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: CARUSO of Caratunk, POIRIER of Skowhegan, UNDERWOOD of Presque 
Isle, Senator: BLACK of Franklin.
Sec. 1.  Bridge in Bingham renamed.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 3236 on Bridge Street in the Town of Bingham, 
which crosses the Kennebec River and is currently known as the Kennebec River Bridge, 
the Barry A. DeLong Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 3236 on 
Bridge Street in the Town of Bingham the Barry A. DeLong Bridge.
An Act to Repeal the Law Prohibiting Places of Business from Being
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0277
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Sponsors: MORRIS
Amends: 17 MRSA §3202, 17 MRSA §3204

Legislative Document
No. 277
H.P. 181
House of Representatives, January 28, 2025
An Act to Repeal the Law Prohibiting Places of Business from Being 
Open to the Public on Sunday
Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, BOYER of Poland, CHAPMAN 
of Auburn, FLYNN of Albion, LIBBY of Auburn, SMITH of Palermo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §3202, as amended by PL 1971, c. 334, §1, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  17 MRSA §3204, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 
and affected by Pt. X, §2, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates the prohibition on a place of business's opening on Sundays and on 
certain holidays.
An Act to Implement the Automotive Right to Repair Working
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0292
Sponsors: COLLAMORE

Legislative Document
No. 292
H.P. 192
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Implement the Automotive Right to Repair Working 
Group Recommendations
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Housing and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Representative: ROBERTS of South Berwick.
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 implement the recommendations of the automotive right to repair 
working group convened by Resolve 2023, chapter 171.
An Act to Make
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0288
Committee Amendment CA_B_H148 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "8" to H.P. 188, L.D. 288, "An Act to Make 
Technical Changes to Maine's Tax Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of Part B. 
Amend the bill in Part C by striking out all of section 13. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of Part D. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes Part B from the bill, which contains changes that: 
1. Clarify that the retail sale exclusion for the sale or lease or rental of tangible personal 
property for further lease or rental does not include the further casual sale or rental of the 
tangible personal property; 
• 2. Remove references to sale and leaseback transactions from the sales tax exemption 
for machine1y and equipment; and 
3, Clarify the timing of the testing period for the sales tax exemption for leases for 
certain instlumentalities of interstate or foreign commerce. 
The amendment also removes Part D, which removes and replaces gendered language 
in laws governing property taxes and certain other provisions and makes other changes to 
confonn with current drafting standards. 
The amendment also removes changes to a section of law that was repealed by Public 
Law 2025, chapter 2, Part RR. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Expand
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0294
Committee Amendment CA_A_H621 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122, 36 MRSA §6232

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 194, L.D. 294, "An Act to Expand 
Municipal Volunteer Program Eligibility Requirements in the Municipal Property Tax 
Assistance Laws" 
Amend the bill by insetting before section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ~E, as corrected by RR 2009, c. 2, § 111, is 
amended to read: 
EE. To the extent included in federal adjusted gross income, an amount constituting 
benefits received under a municipal property tax assistance program established 
pursuant to section 6232, subsection subsections 1-A and 1-B;' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 1-B in the first blocked paragraph in the last 
lines (page 1, lines 32 and 33 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "full-time emergency 
medical services person" and insetting the following: 'worker employed 40 hours per week 
at the state minimum wage' 
Amend the bill by insetting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3, 36 MRSA §6232, sub-§1-C is enacted to read: 
1-C. Single benefit. A volunteer may not patticipate in both a program established 
pursuant to subsection 1-A and a program established pursuant to subsection 1-B in the 
same tax year.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adjusts the deductions to individual income to account for the 
expanded municipal volunteer program. 
The amendment amends the definition of 
"volunteer emergency medical services person" by adjusting the maximum income a 
volunteer emergency medical services person may receive to be eligible for participation 
Page I - l32LR0286(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 194, L.D. 294 
in the expanded municipal volunteer program. The amendment restricts paiticipants from 
receiving a benefit from both municipal prope1ty tax assistance programs in the same year. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, to Rename a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0289
Committee Amendment CA_A_H61 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f-\ » to H.P, 189, L.D. 289, "Resolve, to Rename a
Bridge in Bingham the Barry A. DeLon^ Bridge"
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and inserting the followmg;
'See. 1. Bridge in Bingham named. Resolved: That the Department of
Transportation shall designate Bridge 2027, which carries Route 201 over Austin Stream
in the Town ofBingham and is currently known as the Austin Stream Bridge, the B any A.
DeLong Bridge.'
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutiye Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the resolve and directs the Department of Transportation to
designate Bridge 2027, which carries Route 201 over Austin Stream in the Town of
Bingham, the Barry A. DeLong Bridge.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/28/25 t-K^
LD 289 LR 1085(02)
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Bingham the Barry A. DeLong Bridge
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ^
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with signage are expected to be minor and can be
absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR1085(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0281
Committee Amendment CA_A_S71 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 131, L.D. 281, "An Act to Provide
Support for Certain Maine Discovery Museum Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics Educational Programming Throughout the State"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal
note.
Pnge t - 132LR0679(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04/29/25 i-KI^
LD 281 LR 679(02)
An Act to Provide Support for Certain Maine Discovery Museum Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics Educational Programming Throughout the State
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^"^-'7,
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000
Appropriations/AIIocations
General Fund $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $225,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to the
School Finance and Operations program within the Department of Education for funding to tlie Maine Discovery
Museum to support the Maine Science Festival, the Maine Invention Convention and the Science Around ME
program.
LR0679(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Remit 15 Percent of the Fine for a Violation of the Motor
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0290
Sponsors: BLIER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2602

Legislative Document
No. 290
H.P. 190
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Remit 15 Percent of the Fine for a Violation of the Motor 
Vehicle Laws to the Municipality in Which the Violation Occurred
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLIER of Buxton.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, DUCHARME of Madison.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2602, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2003, c. 498, §6 and 
affected by §12, is further amended to read:
4.  Fines.  Except as otherwise provided in this Title, fines and forfeitures collected 
under this Title accrue to the General Fund, except that 15% of a fine collected under this 
Title must be remitted to the municipality in which the violation or traffic infraction 
occurred if the Uniform Summons and Complaint or the Violation Summons and 
Complaint that resulted in the fine was issued by a municipal law enforcement agency and:
A.  Six percent of fines and forfeitures collected for all traffic infractions, including 
fines and forfeitures collected for traffic infractions under section 561‑A, accrues to 
the Law Enforcement Agency Reimbursement Fund established in Title 4, section 173, 
subsection 4‑B.  This paragraph does not apply to sections 525, 1767 and 2363;
B.  Of the fines and forfeitures collected for traffic infractions under sections 511, 2354, 
2356, 2360, 2380, 2387 and 2388, 7% accrues to the General Fund, 6% accrues to the 
Law Enforcement Agency Reimbursement Fund and the balance accrues to the General 
Highway Fund; and
C.  Of the fines and forfeitures collected for violations other than traffic infractions 
under sections 511, 2354, 2356, 2360, 2380, 2387 and 2388, only $5 or 13%, whichever 
is greater, accrues to the General Fund and the balance accrues to the Highway Fund.
The remaining balance of the fines collected under this Title, after the collection of fines 
under this subsection, accrues to the General Fund.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that 15% of a fine collected for a violation of the motor vehicle laws 
must be remitted to the municipality in which the violation occurred if the fine resulted 
from a summons issued by a municipal law enforcement agency.
An Act to Appropriate
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0296
Committee Amendment CA_A_H69 (House)

FmST SPECIAL SESSION
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /~|- " to H.P. 196, L.D. 296, "An Act to Appropriate
Funds to the Department of Environmental Protection, Lake Water Quality Restoration and
Protection Fund"
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF
Lake Water Quality Restoration and Protection Fund Z38S
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for projects that meet specific criteria and improve or
maintam the quality of lake waters in the State.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $500,000 $500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $500,000 $500,000
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment reduces the one-time funding provided in the bill from $2,000,000 in
each of fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to $500,000 in each of those fiscal years,
FISCAL NOTE REQmRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approwd; 03/10/25 ^-KL.
LD 296 LR 653(02)
An Act to Appropriate Funds to the Department of Environmental Protection, Lake Water Quality
Restoration and Protection Fund
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/jy
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources -
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-2^ FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $500,000 $500,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocadons
General Fund $500,000 $500,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes one-time General Fund appropriations of $500,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27
to the Lake Water Quality Restoration and Protection Fund within the Department of Environmental Protection for
expenditures related to projects that improve, or maintain the quality of lake waters.
LR0653(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0297
Senate Amendment SA_A_S392 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 197> L.D. 297, "An Act Regarding the 
Management of Oversized Bulky Waste from Wastewater Treatment Plants" 
Amend the bill by stl'iking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
SPONSORED BY:--~::::=::::;::::,,,,.....------
(Senator STEWART, T.) 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
Page I -132LR0813(06) 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Education
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0295
Sponsors: MURPHY, RAFFERTY

Legislative Document
No. 295
H.P. 195
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act Regarding Education
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough.
Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
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 enact measures regarding education.
An Act Regarding the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0297
House Amendment HA_A_H664 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions) 
ti 
Date: lPI \1.) 15 
L.D. 297 
(Filing No. H~ ft,~) 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of the House. 
132ND LEGISLATU\m 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 197, L.D. 297, "An Act Regarding the 
Management of Oversized Bulky Waste from Wastewater Treatment Plants" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbedng any nonconsecutive Part letter or section . 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
SPONSORED BY: ,_:._-t+f;...M.-....i..-~-!.\L-f'rnlL------
(Representative SOBOLESKI, M.) 
TOWN: Phillips 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Employ
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0298
Committee Amendment CA_A_H94 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f\ " to H.P. 198, L.D. 298, "An Act to Employ
Mental Health Personnel Within the Maine State Police"
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
State Police 0291
Initiative: Creates one Behavioral Health Coordinator Supervisor position to oversee the
activities of the Behavioral Health Coordinator positions and coordinate with the state
police field troops.
GENERAL FUND
POSITIONS - LEGISLATWE COUNT
Personal Services
All Other
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
HIGHWAY FUND
Personal Services
All Other
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL $41,166 $42,548
State Police 0291
Initiative: Creates 3 Behavioral Health Coordinator positions assigned to the state police
Southern Field Troop, Central Field Troop and Troop F responsible for making decisions
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
2025-26
1.000
$72,965
$3,486
$76,451
2025-26
$39,289
$1,877
2026-27
1.000
$75,533
$3,486
$79,019
2026-27
$40,671
$1,877
^0%
COMMFTTEE AMENDMENT "/+" to H.P. 198, L.D. 298
about the health, safety and welfare of persons in the community who have interacted with
law enforcement professionals and are in need of services .
GENERAL FUND
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
Personal Services
All Other
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
2025-26
3.000
$218,895
$10,458
$229,353
2025-26
$117,866
$5,631
2026-27
3.000
$226,600
$10,458
$237,058
2026-27
$122,015
$5,631
HIGHWAY FUND
Personal Services
All Other
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL $123,497 $127,646
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARIMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27
GENERAL FUND $305,804 $316,077
HIGHWAY FUND $164,663 $170,194
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS $470,467 $486,271
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the
appropriations and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Revised; 03/21/25 i-Kt-
LD 298 LR 750(02)
An Act to Employ Mental Health Personnel Within the IVtaine State PoUce
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26
$305,804
$164,663
$305,804
$164,663
FY 2026-27
$316,077
$170,194
$316,077
$170,194
Projections
FY 2027-28
$325,746
$175,400
$325,746
$175,400
Projections
FY 2028-29
$335,719
$180,773
$335,719
$180,773
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Highway Fund
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund
Highway Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $305,804 and a Highway Fund allocation of $164,663 in fiscal year
2025-26 and a General Fund appropriation of $316,077 and a Highway Fund allocation of $170,194 in fiscal year
2026-27 to the Department of Public Safety for three Behavioral Health Coordinator positions and one Behavioral
Health Coordinator Supervisor position.
LR0750(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Eliminate the Lodging Tax on Campground Sites and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0291
Sponsors: POIRIER
Amends: 36 MRSA §1811

Legislative Document
No. 291
H.P. 191
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Eliminate the Lodging Tax on Campground Sites and 
Revert to Using the Current Sales Tax
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, 
FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GIFFORD of Lincoln, GREENWOOD of Wales, 
MORRIS of Turner, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1811, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §23 
and c. 673, §22 and affected by c. 643, Pt. H, §29 and c. 673, §28, is further amended by 
amending subparagraph (3) to read:
(3)  Nine percent on the value of rental of living quarters in any a hotel, or rooming 
house or, except for those in a tourist or trailer camp;
Sec. 2.  Application. This Act applies to sales occurring on or after January 1, 2026.
SUMMARY
Under current law, the rental of living quarters in tourist camps and trailer camps is 
subject to a sales tax of 9%.  This bill removes living quarters in tourist camps and trailer 
camps from inclusion under the 9% sales tax rate, which will result in the rental of living 
quarters in trailer camps and tourist camps being subject to the general sales tax rate, which 
is currently 5.5%.
An Act to Employ Mental Health Personnel Within the Maine State
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0298
Sponsors: UNDERWOOD, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 298
H.P. 198
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Employ Mental Health Personnel Within the Maine State 
Police
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, MCINTYRE of Lowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
State Police 0291
Initiative: Creates one Behavioral Health Coordinator Supervisor position to oversee the 
activities of the Behavioral Health Coordinator positions and coordinate with the state 
police field troops.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000
1.000
Personal Services
$71,302
$73,584
All Other
$3,250
$3,250
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$74,552
$76,834
HIGHWAY FUND
2025-26
2026-27
Personal Services
$38,393
$39,622
All Other
$1,750
$1,750
__________
__________
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$40,143
$41,372
State Police 0291
Initiative: Creates 3 Behavioral Health Coordinator positions assigned to the state police 
Southern Field Troop, Central Field Troop and Troop F responsible for making decisions 
about the health, safety and welfare of persons in the community who have interacted with 
law enforcement professionals and are in need of services.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
3.000
3.000
Personal Services
$177,969
$183,663
All Other
$9,750
$9,750
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$187,719
$193,413
HIGHWAY FUND
2025-26
2026-27
Personal Services
$95,829
$98,895
All Other
$5,250
$5,250
__________
__________
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$101,079
$104,145
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2025-26
2026-27
GENERAL FUND
$262,271
$270,247
HIGHWAY FUND
$141,222
$145,517
__________
__________
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$403,493
$415,764
SUMMARY
This bill creates 3 Behavioral Health Coordinator positions assigned to the state police 
Southern Field Troop, Central Field Troop and Troop F responsible for making decisions 
about the health, safety and welfare of persons in the community who have interacted with 
law enforcement professionals and are in need of services. The bill also creates one 
Behavioral Health Coordinator Supervisor position to oversee the activities of the 
Behavioral Health Coordinator positions and coordinate with the state police field troops.
An Act to Allow the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0301
Committee Amendment CA_A_H243 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §307

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P, 201, L.D, 301, "An Act to Allow the
Public Utilities Commission to Establish Performance-based Metrics and Rate-adjustment
Mechanisms for a Public Utility in Any Proceeding"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substititing the following:
'An Act to Allow the Public Utilities Commission to Use Quantitative IVIetrics and
Rate-adjustment IVIechanisms in a Proceeding for a General Rate Increase'
Amend the bill by strikmg out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 35-A MRSA §307, sub-§6 is enacted to read;
6. JSenerallucreasein rates; rate-adiustment mechanisms; quantitative metrics.
The commission may establish or authorize rate-adiustment mechanisms or quantitative
metrics pertainine to a public utility's operations and activities in a m'oceedmg for a general
increase in rates,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title, It allows the Public Utilities
Commission to establish or authorize rate-adjustment mechanisms or quantitative metrics
pertaining to a public utility's operations and activities in a proceeding for a general
increase in rates.
FISCAL NOTE REQIHRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
/
Approved: 04/10/25 t-Kt-
LD 3 01 LR 555(02)
An Act to Allow the Public Utilities Commission to Establish Performance-based IMetrics and Rate-
adjustment IVIechanisms for a Public Utility in Any Proceeding
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'j^' / j4 -
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Public Utilities Commission from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR0555(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow the Public Utilities Commission to Establish
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0301
Sponsors: SACHS
Amends: 35-A MRSA §1324

Legislative Document
No. 301
H.P. 201
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Allow the Public Utilities Commission to Establish 
Performance-based Metrics and Rate-adjustment Mechanisms for a 
Public Utility in Any Proceeding
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §1324 is enacted to read:
§1324.  Performance-based metrics; rate-adjustment mechanisms
Notwithstanding any provision of this Title to the contrary, the commission may 
establish performance-based metrics and rate-adjustment mechanisms for a public utility 
in any proceeding under this Title.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the Public Utilities Commission is authorized to establish 
performance-based metrics and rate-adjustment mechanisms for a public utility in any 
proceeding.
An Act Regarding Maine's Cannabis Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0302
Sponsors: BOYER

Legislative Document
No. 302
H.P. 202
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act Regarding Maine's Cannabis Industry
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing the cannabis industry.
An Act to Repeal the Law Prohibiting Unauthorized Paramilitary
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0303
Sponsors: WHITE, HAGGAN

Legislative Document
No. 303
H.P. 203
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Repeal the Law Prohibiting Unauthorized Paramilitary 
Training
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WHITE of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot and
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, CHAPMAN of Auburn, DANA of the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe, HENDERSON of Rumford, HYMES of Waldo, LEMELIN of Chelsea, 
LIBBY of Auburn, THORNE of Carmel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA c. 252-B, as amended, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the law prohibiting unauthorized paramilitary training.
An Act Regarding the Department of Transportation
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0304
Sponsors: CRAFTS

Legislative Document
No. 304
H.P. 204
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act Regarding the Department of Transportation
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.
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 would amend the laws governing the Department of Transportation.
An Act Regarding Transportation in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0305
Sponsors: CRAFTS

Legislative Document
No. 305
H.P. 205
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act Regarding Transportation in Maine
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.
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 would amend the laws governing transportation.
An Act to Stabilize Rural Maine Emergency Medical Services
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0306
Sponsors: WADSWORTH

Legislative Document
No. 306
H.P. 206
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Stabilize Rural Maine Emergency Medical Services 
Departments
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws in order to stabilize rural Maine's emergency 
medical services departments.
An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0307
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S665 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " /\ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 207,
L.D. 307, "An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following;
'See. 3. Funding from Public Utilities Commission to facilitate Maine Data
Center Coordination Council. Upon written request from the Department of Energy
Resources, the Public Utilities Commission, notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes,
Tide 35-A, section 1 17, shall provide funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000 from
the Public Utilities Commission Reimbursement Fund established under Title 35-A, section
117. The department shall use the funds provided pursuant to this section to support and
facilitate the Maine Data Center Coordination Council, established pursuant to section 2,
as required by section 2.
Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
ENERGY RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Department of Energy Resources Z424
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for contracted technical and facilitation support for
the Maine Data Center Coordination Council,
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $0 $95,000
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $95,000
Amend the amendment by rclettering or renumbering any nonconsecutivc Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment requires the Public Utilities Commission, upon request by the
Department of Energy Resources, to provide an amount not to exceed $ 100,000 to the
SENATE AMENDMENT
ROS SENATE AMENDMENT "f^ " to COMMITFEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 207, L.D. 307
department to allow it to support and facilitate the Maine Data Center Coordination
Council.
This amendment also replaces the appropriations and allocations section.
SPONSORED BY: ^o4^^ W
(Senator ROTUNDO,M.)
COUNTY: Androscoggin
NSCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/11/26 t-Kl-
LD 307 LR 1521(12)
An Act to Establish the Maine Data Center Coordination Council and Place a Temporary Limitation
on Certain Data Centers
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '&" to Committee Amendment "A"
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundfo ofAndroscoggin
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 ($95,000) $0 $0
Appropriations/AlIocations
General Fund $0 (S95,000) SO $0
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $95,000 SO SO
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment removes the one-time General Fund appropriation of $95,000 to the Department of Energy Resources
in fiscal year 2026-27 and instead authorizes the department to request reimbursement from the Public Utilities
Commission for costs incurred in providing support to the Maine Data Center Coordination Council.
LR1521(12) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0307
Sponsors: SACHS

Legislative Document
No. 307
H.P. 207
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
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 update certain laws regarding energy, utilities and technology.
An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0307
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_B_H1051 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " ^" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 207,
L.D. 307, "An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following;
'See. 3. Funding from Public Utilities Commission to facilitate Maine Data
Center Coordination Council. Upon written request from the Department of Energy
Resources, the Public Utilities Commission, notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes,
Title 35-A, section 1 17, shall provide funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000 from
the Public Utilities Commission Reimbursement Fund established under Title 35-A, section
117. The department shall use the funds provided pursuant to tliis section to support and
facilitate the Maine Data Center Coordination Council, established pursuant to section 2,
as required by section 2.
See. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
ENERGY RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Department of Energy Resources Z424
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for contracted technical and facilitation support for
the Maine Data Center Coordination Council.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther $0 $95,000
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $95,000
'
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
Tliis amendment requires the Public Utilities Commission, upon request by the
Department of Energy Resources, to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000 to the
Page I - 132LR1S21(14)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
HOUSE AMENDMENT " ^" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 207, L.D. 307
department to allow it to support and facilitate the Maine Data Center Coordination
Council,
This amendment al^erTeyplaces the appropriations and allocations section.
SPONSORED BY:
(Representative GATTINE, D.)
TOWN: Westbrook
'< iSCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04/13/26 t^Kt-
LD 307 LR 1521(14)
An Act to Establish the Maine Data Center Coordination Council and Place a Temporary Limitation
on Certain Data Centers
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 'y to Committee Amendment "A" (14-105^
Sponsor; Rep. GattTne ofWestbrook
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 ($95,000) $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 ($95,000) $0 $0
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $95,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment removes the one-time General Fund appropriation of $95,000 to the Department of Energy Resources
in fiscal year 2026-27 and instead authorizes the department to request reimbursement from the Public Utilities
Commission for costs incurred in providing support to the Maine Data Center Coordination Council.
LR1521(14) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act to Update the Laws Governing the Administration of the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0308
Sponsors: PLUECKER, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 7 MRSA §3906-C

Legislative Document
No. 308
H.P. 208
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Update the Laws Governing the Administration of the 
Animal Welfare Advisory Council
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.
Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and
Representatives: COOPER of Windham, CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, FROST of 
Belgrade, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of Wilton, HEPLER of Woolwich.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §3906-C, sub-§6, as repealed and replaced by PL 2001, c. 399, 
§3, is amended to read:
6.  Administration; meetings.  The council shall elect one of its members as chair.  
The chair serves for a 2-year period and may not serve as chair for consecutive 2-year 
periods.
The council shall hold regular public meetings at least every other month but may waive 
by majority vote a succeeding meeting.  The chair shall call special meetings of the council 
whenever requested in writing by 2 or more members.  The council shall send notice and 
minutes of the meetings to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over animal welfare matters.
The chair may delegate, as necessary, duties to members of the council, either individually 
or through the formation of subcommittees, to carry out the functions of the council.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the laws governing the Animal Welfare Advisory Council to authorize 
the council to meet more frequently than the required meeting every other month.  The bill 
also allows the chair of the council to delegate council duties to individual council members 
or subcommittees.
An Act Regarding the Rates of Speed at Which School Buses Travel
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0312
Sponsors: SWALLOW, STEWART
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2074

Legislative Document
No. 312
H.P. 212
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act Regarding the Rates of Speed at Which School Buses Travel
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SWALLOW of Houlton.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2074, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
C.  Twenty-five miles per hour in a business or residential district or built-up portion 
unless otherwise posted; and
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2074, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 2005, c. 577, §30, is 
further amended to read:
D.  Forty-five miles per hour The posted speed limit on all other public ways unless 
otherwise posted; and.
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §2074, sub-§1, ¶E, as amended by PL 2009, c. 9, §1, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill removes language limiting a school bus to a speed of 45 miles per hour, 
including when transporting pupils.
An Act Regarding the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0312
Committee Amendment CA_A_H278 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2074

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A'' to H.P. 212, L.D. 312, "An Act Regarding the 
Rates of Speed at Which School Buses Travel" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2, 29-A MRSA §2074, sub-§1, ,in, as amended by PL 2005, c. 577, §30, is 
fulther amended to read: 
D. Forty-five miles per hour on all other public ways unless otherwise postedt-a-H-£t' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any noncons~cutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment maintains the maximum speed limit on public ways at 45 miles per 
hour, except when otherwise posted or when traveling in school zones; ce1tain 
intersections; business, residential and built-up districts; interstate highways; and the Maine 
Tumpike. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMEN.T
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100:
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0310

Legislative Document
No. 310
H.P. 210
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100:  
Enforcement Procedures, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine 
Health Data Organization
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery for the Maine Health Data 
Organization pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; 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
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 100:  
Enforcement Procedures, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine 
Health Data Organization that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 100:  Enforcement 
Procedures, a major substantive rule of the Maine Health Data Organization.