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An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for and Provide Funding to the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0787
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S226 (Senate)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5805

SENATE AMENDMENT " /\ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 347,
L.D. 787, "An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for and Provide Funding to the
Maine School of Science and Mathematics"
i Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following:
'Amend the bill by inserting before section 1 the following:
'See. 1. 20-A MRSA §5805, sub-§3-A is enacted to read;
3-A. Maine School of Science and Mathematics, A sending unit shall pay the cost
of attendance, includinp room and board, for a student in that sending unit to attend the
Maine School of Science and Mathematics, The maximum allowable cost of attendance
charge at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics is the actual room and board rate
determined by the Board of Trustees of the Maine School ofLScience and Mathematjcs^^^
the state average per public secondary student cost as adjusted. whichever is lower.
nniltjfiU^^ the local contribution percentaee of the essential proeranis and services
amounts, as determined by the most recent reuort of the Department of Education, fof that
sendine unit. The school board of the sending unit may vote to pay a highet' cost of
attendance rate.''
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment requires a sending scliool admimstrative unit to pay tile cost of
attending the Maine Scliool of Science and Mathematics for students from tlie unit that are
accepted to attend the Maine School of Science and Mathematics and clarifies that the cost
of attending the Maine School of Science and Mathematics includes room and board.
SPONSORED BY;
(Senator GROHOSKI', N.)
COUNTY: Hancock
I/ U^tft^ ^he'Ul'u
HN.7
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/31/25 t-fH-
LD 787 LR 1822(05)
An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for and Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science
and Mathematics
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment y|" to Committee Amendment "A"^,.
Sponsor: Sen. Grolioski ofHancock
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Unknown fiscal impact - local school administrative units
Unknown fiscal impact" Maine School of Science and Mathematics
Fiscal Detail and Notes
As it is unknown what the impact of this legislation will be on local school administrative units and on the Maine
School of Science and Mathematics, no estimate of the cost is made at this time.
LR1822(05) - Fiscal Note" Page 1 of 1
An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for and Provide Funding to the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0787
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_B_S462 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT«£" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 347, 
L.D. 787, "An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for and Provide Funding to the 
Maine School of Science and Mathematics" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 2nd instructional paragraph (page l, 
line 15 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations section . 
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SPONSORED BY: ---+-/I_ 
c,o_r_v_r-_V?_O ____ _ 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/24/25 LRL 
LD787 
LR 1822(08) 
An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for and Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science 
and Mathematics 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 1-e; to Committee Amendment "A" ( 6· l\ \ad-) 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2025-26 
($250,000) 
FY2026-27 
($250,000) 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
Projections 
FY2028-29 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$0 
$0 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
($250,000) 
($250,000) 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment eliminates the one-time General Fund appropriations in the bill of $250,000 per year in fiscal year 
2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27 to the General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program within the Department of 
Education to provide funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics for financial support to in-state 
students who demonstrate a need for room and board expenses. As amended, this bill has no fiscal impact. 
LR1822(08) - Fiscal Note -Page 1 of 1
An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for and Provide Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0787
Sponsors: GROHOSKI, BABIN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §8202

Legislative Document
No. 787
S.P. 347
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for and Provide Funding 
to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield and
Senators: LIBBY of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, Representatives: CARLOW of 
Buxton, DODGE of Belfast, FROST of Belgrade, GERE of Kennebunkport, MURPHY of 
Scarborough, SARGENT of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §8202, sub-§2, ¶A, as amended by PL 1995, c. 665, Pt. FF, 
§1, is further amended to read:
A.  The amount must be paid in 4 equal quarterly payments during the year of 
attendance.  The first payment must be made by July 31st.  The amount of tuition and 
other costs paid for all students is limited to the amount appropriated for this purpose.  
To be eligible for state funding under this paragraph, a student must have resided reside 
in Maine with a parent, other relative or guardian for at least 6 months immediately 
preceding application to the school at the start of the academic year for which state 
funding is appropriated.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics to 
support administrative operations.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$400,000
$400,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$400,000
$400,000
General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics to 
allow the administration to give financial support to in-state students who demonstrate a 
financial need related to paying room and board expenses.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$250,000
$250,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$250,000
$250,000
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2025-26
2026-27
GENERAL FUND
$650,000
$650,000
__________
__________
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$650,000
$650,000
SUMMARY
Current law requires that state funding for a student who applies to the Maine School 
of Science and Mathematics is available only if the student resided in Maine for at least 6 
months prior to applying to the school.  This bill instead requires that the student reside in 
Maine at the start of the academic year for which state funds are appropriated.  This bill 
also provides ongoing funds to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics to support 
administrative operations and allow the administration to give financial support to in-state 
students who demonstrate a financial need related to paying room and board expenses.
An Act to Promote an
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0788
Committee Amendment CA_A_S120 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /1 " to S,P, 348, L.D. 788, "An Act to Promote an
Innovation-driven Economy by Increasing Research and Development Spending"
Amend the bill in section 1 in §929-C in the first indented paragraph in the 15th line
(page I, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting after the following; "State's" the following; 'aggregate'
Amend the bill in section 1 in §929-C in the first indented paragraph in the 16th line
(page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "in the prior" and inserting the
following: 'and provides data on the commercialization of laboratory-based innovation
projects that occurred in the most recently available'
Amend the bill in section 1 in §929-C in the first indented paragraph in the last 3 lines
(page 1, lines 22 to 24 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ". In coordination with the
Office of Innovation ancLthe; Maine Innovation Advisory Board, the council may
also submit specific budeetary recommendations to support this research and development
spending eoal"
Amend the bill in section 1 in §929-C by inserting after the first indented paragraph
the following:
'After reviewine the annual accountability update, the joint standing conimittee of the
Legislature havine iurisdiction over researcli and economic development matters and (he
joint standine committee of the Leeislature havine iurisdiction over aDDroDriations and
financial affairs may each report out legislation to implement any recommendations
contained in tlie update or to address any other issues identified in the update.'
Amend tlie bill by relettering or renumbering any noncousecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment requires the annual accountability update submitted by the Maine
Economic Growth Council to include data from the most recently available year on the
conimercialization of laboratory-based innovation projects that occurred in the annual
accountability update year and provides (he authority for the joint standing committee of
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" io S.P,348, L.D.788 ( fy- ,26
the Legislature having jurisdiction over research and economic development matters and
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and
financial affairs to each report out legislation upon review of the annual accountability
update.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04/08/25 t-Ki-
LD 788 LR 1165(02)
An Act to Promote an Innovation-driven Economy by Increasing Research and Development
Spending
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/j ( < -
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Maine Economic Growth Council to implement the requirements of this legislation can be
absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR1165(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Prevent Denial of Patient Access Through Collaborative
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0790
Sponsors: BALDACCI
Amends: 24 MRSA §2908

Legislative Document
No. 790
S.P. 353
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Prevent Denial of Patient Access Through Collaborative 
Care
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24 MRSA §2908 is enacted to read:
§2908.  Denial of patient access prohibited
A health care practitioner may not deny a patient access to health care services to be 
performed by another health care practitioner when those services are within the lawful 
scope of practice of the other health care practitioner.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a health care practitioner from denying a patient access to health care 
services to be performed by another health care practitioner when those services are within 
the lawful scope of practice of the other health care practitioner.
An Act to Fund Medical Research and Cancer Prevention
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0792
Sponsors: BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 792
S.P. 355
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Fund Medical Research and Cancer Prevention
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to the Christine B. Foundation to support a research 
project to evaluate the impact of access to medically tailored groceries and dietician 
counseling on cancer patients and their families.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$300,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$300,000
$0
SUMMARY
This resolve provides one-time funding to the Christine B. Foundation to support a 
research project to evaluate the impact of access to medically tailored groceries and 
dietician counseling on cancer patients and their families.
An Act to Modernize Gaming Revenue Allocations and Increase
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0793
Sponsors: HICKMAN, SUPICA

Legislative Document
No. 793
S.P. 358
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Modernize Gaming Revenue Allocations and Increase 
Efforts to Prevent Gambling Addiction
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor and
Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, 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 law governing gaming revenue allocations by 
modernizing cascade allocations and increasing the allocations to the Gambling Addiction 
Prevention and Treatment Fund.
An Act to Report
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0799
Committee Amendment CA_A_H353 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 506, L.D. 799, "An Act to Report 
Gender Wage Gaps" 
· 
· 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations 'and 
allocations are made. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Regulation and Enforcement 0159 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for one Statistician III position and related All Other 
costs to review and summarize the data collected from employers regarding gender wage 
gaps. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS -LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2025-26 
1.000 
$72,675 
$6,065 
$78,740 
2026-27 
1.000 
$100,101 
$8,087 
$108,188 
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, adds an appropriations 
and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/27/25 LRL 
LD799 
LR 1179(02) 
An Act to Report Gender Wage Gaps 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fr I H ~ 5 3) 
Committee: Labor 
l 
• 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$78,740 
$78,740 
FY 2026-27 
$108,188 
$108,188 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$112,092 
$112,092 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$116,148 
$116,148 
This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system. The additi_onal 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 Fm1d revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $78,740 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $108,188 in fiscal year 
2026-27 to the Department of Labor for one Statistician ill position a11d related All Other costs to review and 
summarize the data collec.ted from employers related to gender wage gaps. The fiscal note assumes an effective date 
of October 1, 2025 .. 
LRl 179(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Fund the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0800
Committee Amendment CA_A_H271 (House)

• COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 507, L.D. 800, "An Act to Fund the 
Provision of Advocacy Services to Persons with Intellectual Disabilities" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page I - 132LR1779(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/20/25 LRL 
LD 800 
LR 1779(02) 
An Act to Fund the Provision of Advocacy Services to Persons with Intellectual Disabilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~' { H-2 tJ/) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
FY 2026-27 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$50,000 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$50,000 
$50,000 
Projections 
FY2028-29 
$50,000 
$50,000 
The bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations to Disability Rights Maine of $50,000 beginning in fiscal year 
2025-26 to provide advocacy services. 
LRl 779(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Windham and Gorham the Little
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0796
Sponsors: NANGLE

Legislative Document
No. 796
S.P. 362
In Senate, March 4, 2025
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Windham and Gorham the Little 
Falls Veterans Memorial Bridge
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Bridge in Windham and Gorham renamed.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation shall designate Bridge 2787 on Route 202, which crosses the 
Presumpscot River between the Town of Windham and the Town of Gorham and is 
currently known as the South Windham Bridge, the Little Falls Veterans Memorial Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 2787 on 
Route 202 between the Town of Windham and the Town of Gorham the Little Falls 
Veterans Memorial Bridge.
An Act to Fund the Provision of Advocacy Services to Persons with
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0800
Sponsors: GATTINE

Legislative Document
No. 800
H.P. 507
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
An Act to Fund the Provision of Advocacy Services to Persons with 
Intellectual Disabilities
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Representatives: MCCABE of Lewiston, MEYER of Eliot, Senator: MOORE 
of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER
Disability Rights Maine 0523
Initiative: Appropriates ongoing funding to provide advocacy services to persons with 
intellectual disabilities.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$50,000
$50,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$50,000
$50,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding to Disability Rights Maine to provide advocacy 
services to persons with intellectual disabilities.
An Act to Encourage Election Involvement by Making Election Day
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0804
Sponsors: ARDELL
Amends: 4 MRSA §1051, 5 MRSA §60, 9-B MRSA §145, 20-A MRSA §4802

Legislative Document
No. 804
H.P. 511
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
An Act to Encourage Election Involvement by Making Election Day 
a State Holiday in Even-numbered Years
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARDELL of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, GUERRETTE of Caribou, 
HENDERSON of Rumford, QUINT of Hodgdon, THORNE of Carmel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1051, first ¶, as repealed and replaced by PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, 
§2, is amended to read:
Court may not be held on Sunday or any day designated for the annual Thanksgiving; 
New Year's Day, January 1st; Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, the 3rd Monday in January; 
Washington's Birthday, the 3rd Monday in February; Patriot's Day, the 3rd Monday in 
April; Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, but if the Federal Government designates 
May 30th as the date for observance of Memorial Day, the 30th of May; Juneteenth, June 
19th; the 4th of July; Labor Day, the first Monday of September; Indigenous Peoples Day, 
the 2nd Monday in October; the day of the general election, as defined in Title 21-A, section 
1, subsection 19; Veterans Day, November 11th; or on Christmas Day.  The Chief Justice 
of the Supreme Judicial Court may order that court be held on a legal holiday when the 
Chief Justice finds that the interests of justice and judicial economy in any particular case 
will be served.  The public offices in county buildings may be closed to business on the 
holidays named in this section.  When any one of the holidays named in this section falls 
on Sunday, the Monday following must be observed as a holiday, with all the privileges 
applying to any of the days named in this section.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §60 is enacted to read:
§60.  General election day established as state holiday
The day of the general election, as defined in Title 21-A, section 1, subsection 19, is a 
state holiday. All nonessential state offices must be closed on the day of the general 
election.
Sec. 3.  9-B MRSA §145, sub-§1, ¶I-1 is enacted to read:
I-1.  The day of the general election, as defined in Title 21-A, section 1, subsection 19;
Sec. 4.  20-A MRSA §4802, sub-§1, ¶E-1 is enacted to read:
E-1.  The day of the general election, as defined in Title 21-A, section 1, subsection 
19;
SUMMARY
This bill designates the day of the general election, which is the day of the regular 
election of state and county officials occurring biennially in November, as a state holiday.
An Act to Amend the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0806
Committee Amendment CA_A_H119 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §9854

COM1v:IITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP. 513, L.D, 806, "An Act to Amend the 
Scope of Practice for Expanded Function Dental Assistants" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 
'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 current licensing requirements for an expanded function dental assistant 
require passage of a separate dental radiologic technique and safety examination, which is 
the same examination required for licensure of dental radiographers; and 
Whereas, this legislation eliminates the requirement that an expanded function dental 
assistant must be separately licensed as a dental radiographer and instead provides for 
exposing and processing radiographs under the assistant's scope of practice; and 
Whereas, this legislation must be enacted immediately so that expanded function 
dental assistants are not required to pay an additional license fee; 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 by inserting before section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §9854, sub-§3, 1A, as amended by PL 2015, c. 429, §19, is 
further amended to read: 
A. 
A dentist, dental hygienist, expanded function dental assistant or dental 
radiographer licensed under chapter 143;' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summaiy the following: 
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
& 
,Q: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT •A" to H.P. 513, L.D. 806 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that an expanded function dental assistant licensed by the 
Board of Dental Practice is not required to be separately licensed as a radiographer by the 
Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners. The ainendment also adds an emergency 
preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
.. , 
' 
Revised: 03/28/25 LRL 
LD 806 
LR 1150(02) 
An Act to Amend the Scope of Practice for Expanded Function Dental Assistants 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment :If { H __,,,, ( ( 9) 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial SerVIces 
. 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation estimates that the provisions in this legislation will result in 
a revenue loss to the Board of Dental Practice of approximately $20,000 biennially. 
LR1150(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Amend the Scope of Practice for Expanded Function
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0806
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO
Amends: 32 MRSA §18373

Legislative Document
No. 806
H.P. 513
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
An Act to Amend the Scope of Practice for Expanded Function 
Dental Assistants
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §18373, sub-§1, ¶L, as amended by PL 2021, c. 223, §10, is 
further amended to read:
L.  Supragingival polishing using a slow-speed rotary instrument and rubber cup; and
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §18373, sub-§1, ¶HH, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 223, §10, is 
amended to read:
HH.  Contour or finish restorative materials using a high-speed, power-driven 
handpiece or instrument.; and
Sec. 3.  32 MRSA §18373, sub-§1, ¶II is enacted to read:
II.  Expose and process radiographs.
SUMMARY
This bill includes exposing and processing radiographs in the scope of practice of 
expanded function dental assistants.
An Act to Limit the Number of Free Motor Vehicle Registrations
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0807
Sponsors: DRINKWATER, FARRIN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §523

Legislative Document
No. 807
H.P. 514
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
An Act to Limit the Number of Free Motor Vehicle Registrations 
That May Be Provided to a Disabled Veteran and Reimburse 
Municipalities for the Loss of Excise Taxes
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 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 DRINKWATER of Milford.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, GUERRETTE of 
Caribou, HYMES of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §523, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2023, c. 634, §8, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Disabled veterans; special free license plates.  The Secretary of State, on 
application and upon evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 
1482 or upon evidence of exemption from excise tax under Title 36, section 1483, 
subsection 12, shall issue, with no annual registration fee, a registration certificate and upon 
request special designating plates to be used in lieu of regular registration plates for a 
vehicle with a registered gross weight of not more than 26,000 pounds to any 100% 
disabled veteran when that application is accompanied by certification from the United 
States Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch of the United States Armed Forces as 
to the veteran's permanent disability and receipt of 100% service-connected benefits. Upon 
request a disability placard may be issued at no fee. The Secretary of State may issue a 
registration certificate and special designating plates for no more than one vehicle 3 
vehicles owned by a veteran eligible under this subsection.
These special designating plates must bear the words "Disabled Veteran," which indicate 
that the vehicle is owned by a disabled veteran.
A municipality shall annually submit a report to the Secretary of State that includes the 
number of registration certificates issued under this subsection to determine the excise tax 
revenue annually lost. The Secretary of State shall notify the State Controller of the amount 
of revenue to be reimbursed to each municipality. The State Controller shall transfer to 
each municipality annually an amount based on the report for all registrations provided at 
no cost by the municipality under this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill specifies that only 3 registered motor vehicles may be exempt from excise 
taxes for a disabled veteran. The bill also requires the State Controller to fully reimburse 
municipalities for the excise tax revenue lost from this exemption based on a report from 
the Secretary of State.
An Act to Include
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0794
Committee Amendment CA_A_S47 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /-t» to S.P. 359, L.D. 794, "An Act to Include
Judicial Marshals in the 1998 Special Plan for Retirement"
Amend the bill in section 7 in paragraph B in the first line (page 3> line 1 in L.D.) by
striking out the following: "wd^ P and G" and inserting the following: 'and F'
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 8.
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 10 and inserting the following:
'See. 10. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063
Initiative; Provides ongoing Amds for the prospective costs of employees employed as
judicial marshals in tlie judicial branch being allowed to participate in the 1998 Special
Plan effective October 1,2025.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
Personal Services $25,655 $34,891
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,655 $34,891
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment is tlie majority report of the committee. This amendment removes the
provision that provides tliat the service retirement benefit for an employee employed as a
judicial marshal must be computed on the basis of all of the member's creditable service,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to S.P. 359, L.D. 794
regardless of when that service was earned. The amendment also removes a reporting
requirement and adds an appropriations and allocations section,
FISCAL NOTE REQUmED
(See attached)
Page2.132LR0574(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04,18/25 t-KL-
LD 794 LR 574(02)
An Act to Include Judicial Marshals in the 1998 Special Plan for Retirement
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/y/ ,<y<
Committee: Labor
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $25,655 $34,891 $36,252 $37,666
Appropriations/Al locations
General Fund $25,655 $34,891 $36,252 $37,666
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $25,655 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $34,891 in fiscal year
2026-27 to the Judicial Department for the increase in the employer's retirement contributions due to employees
employed as judicial marshals being allowed to participate in the 1998 Special Plan on a prospective basis effective
October 1,202 5.
LR0574(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Direct the Board of Licensure in Medicine and the Board
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0805
Sponsors: MATHIESON

Legislative Document
No. 805
H.P. 512
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
Resolve, to Direct the Board of Licensure in Medicine and the Board 
of Osteopathic Licensure to Conduct a Study Regarding the 
Feasibility of Combining Those Boards
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204.
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery.
Sec. 1.  Board of Licensure in Medicine and Board of Osteopathic 
Licensure study. Resolved:  That the Board of Licensure in Medicine and Board of 
Osteopathic Licensure shall conduct a study regarding the feasibility of combining into a 
single board that licenses and regulates physicians and physician assistants.  In conducting 
the study, the boards shall ensure that the primary purpose of protecting the public is the 
paramount consideration in the formation of a single board.
Sec. 2.  Report. Resolved:  That, by December 31, 2025, the Board of Licensure in 
Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Licensure shall submit a report based on the study 
conducted in section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and 
Financial Services.  The committee is authorized to submit legislation related to the report 
to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Board of Licensure in Medicine and Board of Osteopathic 
Licensure to conduct a study regarding the feasibility of combining into a single board that 
licenses and regulates physicians and physician assistants.  The boards are required to 
submit a report based on the evaluation by December 31, 2025 to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services, which may submit 
legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.
An Act Regarding the Approval of Transmission Lines
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0810
Sponsors: KESSLER, GROHOSKI
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3132

Legislative Document
No. 810
H.P. 517
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
An Act Regarding the Approval of Transmission Lines
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3132, sub-§6-C, as amended by PL 2023, c. 644, §2, is 
further amended by enacting at the end a new blocked paragraph to read:
For the purposes of this subsection, a high-impact electric transmission line proposed by a 
state agency pursuant to a requirement of law or by a state agency established by law with 
specific authority to propose such a line is deemed to have received the majority legislative 
approval required by this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a high-impact electric transmission line proposed by a state 
agency pursuant to a requirement of law or by a state agency established by law with 
specific authority to propose such a line is deemed to have received the majority legislative 
approval required by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 3132, subsection 6-C.
An Act to Provide State Recognition of the Kineo St. John Tribe
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0812
Sponsors: POIRIER

Legislative Document
No. 812
H.P. 519
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
An Act to Provide State Recognition of the Kineo St. John Tribe
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, MORRIS of Turner, PERKINS of 
Dover-Foxcroft, RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30 MRSA c. 605 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 605
STATE RECOGNITION OF KINEO ST. JOHN TRIBE
§7301.  Recognition of Kineo St. John Tribe
1.  Recognition.  The Kineo St. John Tribe is recognized by the State as a Native 
American tribe.
2.  Effect of recognition.  Recognition of the Kineo St. John Tribe may not be 
construed to create, extend or form the basis of any right or claim to land or real estate in 
the State or any right to conduct gambling activities prohibited by law.  The Kineo St. John 
Tribe and the individual members of the tribe remain subject to all the laws of the State.
SUMMARY
This bill provides for state recognition of the Kineo St. John Tribe as a Native 
American tribe.  Recognition does not create, extend or form the basis of any right or claim 
to land or real estate in the State or any right to conduct gambling activities prohibited by 
law.  The Kineo St. John Tribe and the individual members of the tribe remain subject to 
all the laws of the State.
An Act to Provide
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0814
Committee Amendment CA_A_H77 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " 1^' to H.P. 521, L.D. 814, "An Act to Provide
Funding to Area Agencies on Aging for Community-based Services and Programs to
Support Older Adults"
Amend the bill iri section 3 in paragraph I in the first line (page 1, line 11 in L.D.) by
striking out the foUowing: "1987"
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph I in the last line (page 1, line 12 in L.D.) by
inserting after the following; "Act" the following; 'of 1965'
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph I in the last line (page 1, line 12 in L.D.) by
inserting after the following: "Codei" the followmg; 'Chapter 35.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment corrects a reference to the federal Older Americans Act of 1965.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Revised; 04/18/25 i-KI^
LD 814 LR 957(02)
An Act to Provide Funding to Area Agencies on Aging for Community-based Services and Programs
to Support Older Adults
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^'
Committee: Health and Human Services
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 $9,750,000 $9,750,000 $9,750,000 $9,750,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $9,750,000 $9,750,000 $9,750,000 $9,750,000'
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes ongoing annual General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of
$9,750,000 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 for community-based services and programs delivered by area agencies
on aging.
LR0957(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0815
Committee Amendment CA_A_H45 (House)

FffiST SPECIAL SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '"ll " to H.P. 522, L.D. 815, "An Act to Provide 
IO 
Funding for Respite Care and Suppllehtal Services Provided by the Family Caregiver 
Support Program" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/25 LRL 
LD 815 
LR1l08(02) 
An Act to Provide Funding for Respite Care and Supplemental Services Provided by the Family 
Caregiver Support Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4, 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes • 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
FY 2026-27 
FY 2027-28 
$2,250,000 
$2,250,000 
$2,250,000 
$2,250,000 
$2,250,000 
$2,250,000 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$2,250,000 
$2,250,000 
The bill includes ongoing annual General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$2,250,000 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to provide respite care and supplemental services for family and older 
relative caregivers. 
LR1108(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0815
Senate Amendment SA_A_S463 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A '' to H.P. 522, L.D. 815, "An Act to Provide Funding 
for Respite Care and Supplemental Services Provided by the Family Caregiver Support 
l O 
Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and insetting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to the Office of Aging and Disability Services to 
provide respite care and supplemental services for family caregivers and older relative 
caregivers. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2025-26 
$100,000 
$100,000 
2026-27 
$100,000 
$100,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the General Fund appropriation. 
SPONSORED BY: 
~,p T .1 .IV .,,., o 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M,) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTI RIQtJUll!D 
(teelttltlMI) 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/23/2S l-RL 
LD 815 
LR 1108(04) 
An Act to Provide Funcling for Respite Care and Supplemental Services Provided by the Family 
Caregiver Support Program 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fm1d 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A' to Original Bill (:f4la~ 
Sponsor: Sen, Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
FY 2026-27 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
($2,150,000) 
($2,150,000) 
($2,150,QQQ) 
($2,15Q.('lfl()) 
($2,150,000) 
($2,150,000) 
($2,150,000) 
($2,150,000) 
The amendment reduces ongoing annual General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human 
Services beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to provide respite care and supplemental services for family and older 
relative caregivers from $2,250,000 to$ l 00,000. 
LR1108(04) • Fiscal Note • Page 1 of 1 
,
An Act to Provide Funding for Respite Care and Supplemental
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0815
Sponsors: CLOUTIER, MOORE, FECTEAU, DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 815
H.P. 522
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
An Act to Provide Funding for Respite Care and Supplemental 
Services Provided by the Family Caregiver Support Program
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GATTINE of 
Westbrook, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, STOVER of Boothbay, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: 
President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to the Office of Aging and Disability Services to 
provide respite care and supplemental services for family caregivers and older relative 
caregivers.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding to the Office of Aging and Disability Services 
within the Department of Health and Human Services to provide respite care and 
supplemental services for family caregivers and older relative caregivers.
An Act to Allow Expenditure
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0818
House Amendment HA_A_H62 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " A " to H.P. 525, L.D. 818, "An Act to Allow Expenditure
of Maine Clean Election Act Funding for the Care of Candidates' Dependents"
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 6 in the first blocked paragraph in the last line
(page 1, line 22 in L.D,) by inserting after the following: "campaien" the following: \
except that "campaien-related purposes" does not include careEivine services provided by
a candidate or the candidate's spouse or domestic partner for the care of the dependent of
that candidate or candidate's spouse or domestic partner'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies that Maine Clean Election Fund funds may not be used for
payment of caregiving services provided by a candidate or the candidate's spouse or
domestic partner if the caregiving services are for the dependent of that candidate or
candidate's spouse or domestic partner.
SPONSORED BY: ^'•''(•y'\.'":. /
(Representative CLOUTIER, K.)
TOWN: Lewlston
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HOUSE AMENDMENT