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An Act to Expand
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0493
Committee Amendment CA_A_H300 (House)

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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Ir" to H.P. 322, L.D. 493, "An Act to Expand 
Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water 
. Wells" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 5 the following: 
'Sec. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the creation of brochures adding perfluoroalkyl 
and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the uniform recommendation for testing private drinking 
water wells. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 
2025-26 
$16,000 
$16,000 
2026-27 
$0 
$0 
Initiative: Establishes one Environmental Specialist III position to implement rulemaking, 
outreach and education related to well water testing requirements for landlords and 
provides funding for related All Other costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Page I • 132LR1335(02) 
2025-26 
1.000 
$99,621 
$7,256 
$106,877 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2026-27 
1.000 
$104,305 
$7,256 
$111,561 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT lt "to H.P. 322, L.D. 493 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
2025-26 
$122,877 
$122,877 
2026-27 
$111,561 
$111,561 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number. to read consecutiv~ly. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• Approved: 05/15/25 LRL 
LD493 
LR 1335(02) 
An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking 
Water Wells 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4, 
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 
$122,877 
$122,877 
FY 2026-27 
$111,561 
$111,561 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$115,019 
$115,019 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$118,145 
$118)45 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $122,877 in fiscal 
year 2025-26 and $111,561 in fiscal year 2026-27 to implement the·provisions of the bill. This includes ongoing 
funding for one Enviromnental Specialist III position to implement rnle-making, outreach and education related to 
well water testing requirements for landlords and one-time funding of $16,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to create 
brochures adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroallcyl substances to the uniform recommendation for testing private 
drinking water wells. 
LR1335(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0493
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H1052 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " ^ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 322,
L.D. 493, "An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to
Private Drinking Water Wells"
Amend tlie amendment by inserting after the title the following:
'Amend the bill in section 5 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 39 in L.D,) by striking out the
following: "2026" and inserting the following: '2027''
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 6 and inserting the following;
'See. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made,
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the creation of brochures adding perfluoroalkyl
and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the uniform recommendation for testing private drinking
water wells.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $0 $16,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $16,000
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143
Initiative: Establishes one Environmental Specialist III position to implement rulemaking,
outreach and education related to well water testing requirements for landlords and
provides funding for related All Other costs.
GENERAL FUND
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
Personal Services
All Other
3435 GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $106,877
HOUSE AMENDMENT
2025-26
0.000
$0
$0
2026-27
1.000
$99,621
$7,256
HOUSE AMENDMENT " /\" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 322, L.D. 493
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27
GENERAL FUND $0 $122,877
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS $0 $122,877
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment changes the date for the requirement that a landlord of a residential
building with a water supply provided by a private drinking water well test the well water
for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from January 1,2026 to Januaiy 1,2027.
It also replaces the appropriations and allocations section.
SPONSORED BY:
(Representative GATTINE, D.)
TOWN; Westbrook
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Page2-132LR1335(06)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04,13/26 t-f<^
LD 493 LR 1335(06)
An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyduoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking
Water Wells
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "^' to Committee Amendment "A" {\\~
Sponsor: Rep. Gattine 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
Appropriations/AIlocafions
General Fund
($122,877)
($122,877)
$11,316
$11,316
($3,458)
($3,458)
($3,126)
($3,126)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The amendment eliminates the General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of
$122,877 in fiscal year 2025-26 and moves that amount of funding to fiscal year 2026-27.
LR1335(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Expand
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0482
Committee Amendment CA_A_H205 (House)

COMMITTEE AMEND~NT "/\" to H.P. 311, L.D. 482, "An Act to Expand 
Educational Opportunities and Broaden Educational Services for Students Enrolled in 
Equivalent Instruction Programs'' 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24/25 LRL 
LD482 
LR 557(02) 
An Act to Expand Educational Opportunities and Broaden Educational Services for Students 
Enrolled in Equivalent Instruction Programs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'it' ( H- zos-) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential cunent biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential cunent biennium cost increase - local school administrative units 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Modifying the provisions of law governing the standards for participation in public schools to include students 
attending private schools or have other alternative a11'angements approved by the Conunissioner of Education ma; 
increase the total cost of public education from kindergarten to grade 12 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26. The impact 
to the State and to local school administrative units can not be estimated at this time and will depend on the number of 
students attending private schools or having other alternative anangements that will now be eligible to receive special 
education services in a public school and choose to do so as well as the number of students that are approved to 
pa1iicipate in regular classes or other activities. 
LR0557(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Require Rules Designed to Reduce Climate Change to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0495
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM, HARRINGTON
Amends: 38 MRSA §579-A

Legislative Document
No. 495
H.P. 324
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
An Act to Require Rules Designed to Reduce Climate Change to 
Include Estimates of the Reduction in Adverse Climate Effects and 
of the Cost to Consumers
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, DUCHARME of Madison, FOSTER of Dexter, 
MCINTYRE of Lowell, PARRY of Arundel, PAUL of Winterport, SMITH of Palermo, 
WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §579-A is enacted to read:
§579-A.  Rules designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
When adopting rules designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the department 
shall issue an estimate, calculated using sound scientific information and methods, of:
1.  Prevention of adverse effects on climate.  The level of adverse effects on the 
climate that will be prevented by the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; and
2.  Costs.  The costs associated with the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, 
including the impact on the prices of gasoline, diesel fuel, electricity, heating oil and 
propane.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection, when adopting rules 
designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to issue an estimate of the level of adverse 
effects on the climate that will be prevented by the reduction in emissions and the costs 
associated with the reduction in emissions that will be borne by consumers.
An Act Regarding the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0497
Sponsors: DOUDERA, TEPLER

Legislative Document
No. 497
H.P. 326
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
An Act Regarding the Department of Environmental Protection
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.
Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc.
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 the laws regarding the Department of Environmental 
Protection.
An Act to Prohibit
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A_H73 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"/^" to H,P. 328, L,D. 499, "An Act to Prohibit
Geoengineermg"
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following:
'See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made,
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF
Administration - Environmental Protection 0251
Initiative; Provides fundmg for one Environmental Specialist III position and associated
costs,
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000
Personal Services $104,480 $112,482
AllOther $5,000 $5,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $109,480 $117,482
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an appropriations
and allocations section to the bill.
0 FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04/08/25 t-Kt-
LD 499 LR 841(02)
An Act to Prohibit Geoengineering
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/![' ( hf"
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
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 $109,480 $117,482 $119,494 $124,3?^
Appropriations/AIlocations
General Fund $109,480 $117,482 $119,494 $124,326
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require
additional funding at this time, The collection of additional fmes will increase General Fund or other dedicated
revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill prohibits certain geoengineering-related activities and authorizes the Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) to enforce the prohibition. The DEP has indicated that the administrative activities associated with
this bill would require additional staff and resources. The bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of
$109,480 to the DEP beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 for one Environmental Specialist ffl position and associated
costs.
LR0841(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Improve Standards for Animal Rescue Entities
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0498
Sponsors: PERKINS, CYRWAY

Legislative Document
No. 498
H.P. 327
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
Resolve, to Improve Standards for Animal Rescue Entities
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 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 PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MINGO of Calais, 
NUTTING of Oakland, WHITE of Guilford.
Sec. 1.  Department to adopt rules regarding animal rescue entities. 
Resolved:  That the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall adopt 
rules that set standards for animal rescue entities, including but not limited to dog rescue 
operations, that specify staff-to-animal ratios and that govern animals that are returned 
multiple times and resold or placed in multiple homes. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
adopt rules that set standards for animal rescue entities, including but not limited to dog 
rescue operations, that specify staff-to-animal ratios and that govern animals that are 
returned multiple times and resold or placed in multiple homes.
An Act to Promote
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0502
Committee Amendment CA_A_H68 (House)

FmST SPECIAL SESSION
"/4-
2025-26
1.000
$104,480
$5,000
2026-27
1.000
$112,482
$5,000
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A| » to H.P, 331, L.D, 502, "An Act to Promote
Clean and Affordable Maine-sourced Bioenergy by Amending the Law Regarding Outdoor
Wood Boilers and Outdoor Pellet Boilers"
Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following;
'See. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made,
ENVmONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF
Air Quality 0250
, Initiative; Provides ongoing funding for one Envu'omnental Specialist HT position and
associated All Other costs.
GENERAL FUND
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
Personal Services
All Other
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $109,480 $117,482
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an appropriations
and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04/08/25 t-Kt-
LD 502 LR 1010(02)
An Act to Promote Clean and Affordable JVIaine-sourced Bioenergy by Amending the Law Regarding
Outdoor Wood Boilers and Outdoor Pellet Boilers
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
•^ iW}
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27. FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $109,480 $117,482 $119,494 $124,326
Appropriations/AIIocations
General Fund . $109,480 $117,482 , $119,494 $124,326
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill changes the emissions standards for outdoor wood boilers and requires the Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) to adopt new rules regarding their use. The DEP has indicated that these changes cannot be
completed within existing resources and that additional staffing is required. The bill includes ongoing General Fund
appropriations to DEP of $109,480 starting in fiscal year 2025-26 and increasing to $117,482 in fiscal year 2026-27
for one Environmental Specialist ffl position and associated costs,
LR1010(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Promote Clean and Affordable Maine-sourced Bioenergy
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0502
Sponsors: ARDELL
Amends: 38 MRSA §610-B

Legislative Document
No. 502
H.P. 331
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
An Act to Promote Clean and Affordable Maine-sourced Bioenergy 
by Amending the Law Regarding Outdoor Wood Boilers and 
Outdoor Pellet Boilers
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Environment and Natural Resources 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, BLIER of Buxton, DAIGLE of 
Fort Kent, PAUL of Winterport, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, Senators: BERNARD of 
Aroostook, HARRINGTON of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §610-B, sub-§2-A, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 209, §4, is amended 
to read:
2-A.  Voluntary, technology-forcing emission standard.  An outdoor wood boiler 
meeting a particulate matter emission limit of 0.06 0.32 pounds per million British Thermal 
Units heat output is not subject to a setback requirement as long as it meets the stack height 
requirements for an outdoor wood boiler meeting the emission standard in subsection 2 in 
accordance with rules adopted by the department.
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §610-B, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Rules.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2‑A.
A.  Notwithstanding section 592-A, the rules must include a definition of "nuisance 
condition" specifically relating to the operation of outdoor wood boilers.
B.  The rules may not prohibit the emission of a smoke plume from an outdoor wood 
boiler, regardless of whether such emission remains upon the property of the owner of 
the outdoor wood boiler or crosses onto any adjacent land or buildings not owned by 
the owner.
Sec. 3.  38 MRSA §610-B, first ¶, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 442, §2, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law regulating outdoor wood boilers, which include outdoor pellet 
boilers, as follows.
1.  It allows an outdoor wood boiler meeting a particulate matter emission limit of 0.32 
pounds per million British Thermal Units heat output to be exempt from property setback 
requirements as long as it meets applicable stack height requirements under Department of 
Environmental Protection rules.
2.  It prohibits the department from adopting rules applicable to outdoor wood boilers 
that prohibit the emission of a smoke plume from an outdoor wood boiler, regardless of 
whether such emission remains upon the property of the owner of the outdoor wood boiler 
or crosses onto any adjacent land or buildings not owned by the owner.
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0492
Committee Amendment CA_A_H146 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 321, L.D. 492, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for Parental Rights" 
Amend the resolution by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Protect 
the Fundamental Rights of Parents' 
Amend the resolution in that part designated "Constitution, Art. I, §26" in §26 in the 
last 2 lines (page 1, lines 9 and 10 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", absent abuse or 
neglect by the parent or guardian or criminal acts by the minor" and inserting the following: 
'unless the infringement is narrowly tailored to achieve a compelling state interest, 
including the State's compelling interests in the prevention of child abuse or neglect, the 
prevention of criminal conduct by minors and the rehabilitation of minors who have been 
found to have committed criminal conduct' 
Amend the resolution by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, clarifies that the State, 
its political subdivisions and all governmental entities may not infringe on the authority of 
parents to direct the upbringing, education and care for the physical, mental and spiritual 
health of their children unless the infringement is narrowly tailored to achieve a compelling 
state interest, including the State's compelling interest in the prevention of child abuse or 
neglect, the prevention of criminal conduct by minors and the rehabilitation of minors who 
have been found to have committed criminal conduct. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/20/25 LRL 
LD492 
LR 1308(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for Parental Rights 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •A, { f Jr j ~ & \ 
Committee: Judiciary 
~,, 
/ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-25 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretaiy of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the gern 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a secona 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $341,000 may be required. 
LR1308(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of l
An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0493
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S669 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "/^" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 322,
L.D. 493, "An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to
Private Drinking Water Wells"
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following:
'Amend the bill in section 5 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 39 in L.D.) by striking out the
following: "2026" and inserting the following: '2027''
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 6 and inserting the following:
'See. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made,
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the creation of brochures adding perfluoroalkyl
and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the uniform recommendation for testing private drinking
water wells,
GENERAL FUND
All Other
2025-26
$0
$0
2026-27
$16,000
$16,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143
Initiative: Establishes one Environmental Specialist III position to implement rulemaking,
outreach and education related to well water testing requirements for landlords and
provides funding for related All Other costs.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000
Personal Services $0 $99,621
All Other $0 $7,256
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$0
$106,877
SENATE AMENDMENT
f*, '"S3
jQ|f- SENATE AMENDMENT "^ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 322, L.D. 493
^ /
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27
GENERAL FUND $0 $122,877
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS $0 $122,877
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment changes the date for the requirement that a landlord of a residential
building with a water supply provided by a private drinking water well test the well water
for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from January 1 , 2026 to January 1 ,2027.
It also replaces the appropriations and allocations section.
SPONSORED BY: ^<)-u<\ ^
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.)
COUNTY: Androscoggin
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/11/26 I^Kt-
LD 493 LR 1335(04)
An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking
Water Wells
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo ofAndroscoggin
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
"A-fe-l^
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
($122,877)
($122,877)
$11,316
$11,316
($3,458)
($3,458)
(S3,126)
($3,126)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The amendment eliminates the General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Sei-vices of
$122,877 in fiscal year 2025-26 and moves that amount of funding to fiscal year 2026-27,
LR 1335(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0508
Committee Amendment CA_A_S284 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A-,, to S.P. 226, L.D. 508, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Constitutional Officers 
to Be Elected by Popular Election" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note, 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note, 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24/25 L-RI-
LD 508 
LR 721(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing au Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Constitutional 
Officers to Be Elected by Popular Election 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A'Y s-{} fs'l/) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
.Month/Year 
Nov-25 
Election Type 
General 
Question 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the geP' • I 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a se, 
,1 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $341,000 may be required. 
LR0721(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Require the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0510
Committee Amendment CA_A_S14 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ,h » to S.P. 228, L.D. 510, "An Act to Require the
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands to
Maintain the Weld to Byron Road in Township 6 North of Weld"
Amend the bill by insertmg after section 1 the following:
'See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
Land Management and Planning Z239
Initiative; Provides ongoing funding to maintain the Weld to Byron Road in Township 6
North of Weld.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $0 $20,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $20,000
Land Management and Planning Z239
Initiative; Provides one-time funding for repairs to bring the Weld to Byron Road in
Township 6 North of Weld into compliance with accepted maintenance standards,
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $100,000 $0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $0
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND
FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27
Page I - mUH888(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
ROS
COMMnTEB AMENDMENT " fl " to S.P. 228, L.D. 510 ( 5- / ^
GENERAL FUND $100,000 $20,000
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS $100,000 $20,000
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecuCively.
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQmRED
(See attached)
Page2-132LR1888(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/10/25
L-RL,
LD 510 LR 1888(02)
An Act to Require the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and
Lands to Maintain the Weld to Byron Road in Township 6 North of Weld
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^H ^fi
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
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 $100,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
Appropriations/AlIocations
General Fund $100,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $100,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (ACF) for the repairs necessary to bring the Weld to Byron Road in Township
North of Weld up to department maintenance standards. The bill also includes ongoing General Fund appropriations
of $20,000 beginning in fiscal year 2026-27 to ACF for road maintenance to the Weld to Byron Road in Township 6
North of Weld,
LR 1888(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Fairly Fund School Administrative Units for
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0501
Sponsors: CLOUTIER, ARCHER, ROTUNDO
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15675

Legislative Document
No. 501
H.P. 330
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
An Act to Fairly Fund School Administrative Units for 
Economically Disadvantaged Students
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 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 CLOUTIER of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representative ARCHER of Saco, Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and
Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, LEE of Auburn, MOONEN 
of Portland, MURPHY of Scarborough, ROEDER of Bangor, SALISBURY of Westbrook, 
TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15675, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. C, 
§30, is amended to read:
A.  An Until the beginning of fiscal year 2026-27, an additional weight of .15.  The 
number of economically disadvantaged students for each school administrative unit is 
determined by multiplying the number of resident pupils in the most recent calendar 
year by the most recent available elementary free or reduced-price meals percentage.  
The elementary free or reduced-price meals percentage may be applied to determine 
the number of economically disadvantaged students in the unit's secondary grades; and
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §15675, sub-§2, ¶A-2 is enacted to read:
A-2.  Beginning fiscal year 2026-27, an additional weight of .25.  The number of 
economically disadvantaged students for each school administrative unit is determined 
by multiplying the number of resident pupils in the most recent calendar year by the 
most recent available elementary free or reduced-price meals percentage. The 
elementary free or reduced-price meals percentage may be applied to determine the 
number of economically disadvantaged students in the unit's secondary grades; and
SUMMARY
This bill increases the weighted count in the school funding formula for economically 
disadvantaged students under the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act from 0.15 
to 0.25 effective beginning fiscal year 2026-27.
An Act to Allow a Journeyman Electrician to Supervise 3 Helper
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0509
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, LYMAN
Amends: 32 MRSA §1202-B

Legislative Document
No. 509
S.P. 227
In Senate, February 11, 2025
An Act to Allow a Journeyman Electrician to Supervise 3 Helper 
Electricians
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 7, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls and
Senators: BICKFORD of Androscoggin, BLACK of Franklin, CYRWAY of Kennebec, 
FARRIN of Somerset.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1202-B, sub-§4, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 327, §2, is 
amended to read:
A.  A journeyman electrician may make electrical installations while employed by a 
supervising master electrician, limited electrician or electrical company.  A person 
licensed under this subsection may supervise:
(1)  Two helper electricians who are enrolled in, or have completed, a 576-hour 
course of study as adopted by the board;
(2)  Two apprentice electricians; or
(3)  One Three helper electrician electricians.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the number of helper electricians who may be supervised by a 
journeyman electrician.  Under current law, a journeyman electrician may supervise one 
helper electrician or 2 helper electricians if they are enrolled in or have completed a certain 
educational program.  This bill eliminates this distinction and allows a journeyman 
electrician to supervise 3 helper electricians.
An Act to Require the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0510
Sponsors: BLACK, HALL
Amends: 12 MRSA §1803

Legislative Document
No. 510
S.P. 228
In Senate, February 11, 2025
An Act to Require the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands to Maintain the Weld to 
Byron Road in Township 6 North of Weld
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 7, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative HALL of Wilton and
Senator: MARTIN of Oxford, Representatives: BUNKER of Farmington, DILL of Old Town, 
PLUECKER of Warren.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1803, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8.  Road maintenance; Weld to Byron Road.  Shall maintain the Weld to Byron Road 
in Township 6 North of Weld.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of 
Parks and Lands to maintain the Weld to Byron Road in Township 6 North of Weld.
An Act to Provide Educational Opportunities for Students in
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0512
Sponsors: GUERIN, BAGSHAW
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5204

Legislative Document
No. 512
S.P. 230
In Senate, February 11, 2025
An Act to Provide Educational Opportunities for Students in 
Secondary Schools with 200 or Fewer Students
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 7, 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 GUERIN of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham and
Representatives: HAGGAN of Hampden, LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §5204, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Secondary schools with 200 or fewer students.  Notwithstanding any provision of 
this section to the contrary, secondary students whose parents reside in a school 
administrative unit with a secondary school with a total April 1st resident student count of 
or fewer may enroll in another school administrative unit's secondary school in 
accordance with this subsection.
A.  The student's parents must notify the superintendent of the school administrative 
unit where the student's parents reside of the intent to enroll in another secondary 
school by April 1st.
B.  The student's parents must provide the resident school administrative unit with an 
acceptance letter from the receiving school by May 1st.
C.  The receiving school administrative unit shall invoice the resident school 
administrative unit on a quarterly basis for payment at the per-pupil rate, which may 
not exceed the state maximum allowable tuition rate.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a secondary student whose parents reside in a school 
administrative unit with a secondary school with a total resident student count of 200 or 
fewer may enroll in another school administrative unit's secondary school upon acceptance 
from that school.  The student's parents must notify the resident school of the intent to 
enroll in another school by April 1st and provide the resident school administrative unit 
with an acceptance letter from the receiving school by May 1st.  The receiving school 
administrative unit must invoice the resident school administrative unit for payment at the 
per-pupil rate, which may not exceed the state maximum allowable tuition rate.
An Act to Protect the First Amendment Rights of Individuals in the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0517
Sponsors: KUHN

Legislative Document
No. 517
H.P. 335
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
An Act to Protect the First Amendment Rights of Individuals in the 
State
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 7, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KUHN of Falmouth.
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 to protect the First Amendment rights of 
residents of the State.
Resolve, Increasing Access to Maternal and Child Health Care
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0518
Sponsors: MEYER, INGWERSEN

Legislative Document
No. 518
H.P. 336
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
Resolve, Increasing Access to Maternal and Child Health Care
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 7, 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 MEYER of Eliot.
Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the end of the 90-day period in order 
for the study to be completed and to allow for timely reporting to the legislative committee 
of jurisdiction; 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.  Department of Health and Human Services study.  Resolved:  That 
the Department of Health and Human Services, referred to in this resolve as "the 
department," shall examine barriers to the universal referral of all pregnant or parenting 
individuals and families to the State's maternal and child health home visiting program, 
known as "CradleME," and develop recommendations for removing the barriers and 
increasing referrals.  The department shall seek input from interested stakeholders in the 
development of the recommendations.  No later than December 3, 2025, the department 
shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested 
legislation, for presentation to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human 
Services.  The joint standing committee may submit legislation based on the report to the 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to examine barriers 
to the universal referral of all pregnant or parenting individuals and families to the State's 
maternal and child health home visiting program, known as "CradleME," and develop 
recommendations for removing the barriers and increasing referrals.  The department is 
directed to seek input from interested stakeholders in the development of the 
recommendations and to make its report, including any suggested legislation, to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Health and Human Services no later than December 3, 2025.  The 
joint standing committee is authorized to submit legislation to the Second Regular Session 
of the 132nd Legislature.
An Act to Reverse Recent Changes Made to the Law Governing Net Energy Billing and Distributed
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0515
Committee Amendment CA_A_H737 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3209-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " 1/-\ to H.P, 333, L.D, 515, "All Act to Reverse
Recent Changes Made to the Law Governing Net Energy Billing and Distributed
Generation"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 06/13/25 S^Ki-
LD 515 LR 177(02)
An Act to Reverse Recent Changes Made to the Law Governing Net Energy Billing and Distributed
Generation
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment t^t ( /"-f—"
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium savings - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill repeals 35-A MRSA §3209-B, which pertains to commercial and institutional customer net energy billing
and corresponding property tax exemptions and requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to amend its m]
•Chapter 13; Customer Net Energy Billing. As a result, a decrease in property tax exemption reimbursements'to
municipalities is expected, however, the extent of General Fund savings cannot be determined at this time due to the
uncertainty of the PUC rulemaking process to institute a substantively equivalent rule to 35-A MRSA §3209-B.
Any additional costs to the PUC to implement the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed
within existing budgeted resources,
LRO 177(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0522
Committee Amendment CA_A_H49 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H,P, 341, L,D, 522, "Resolve, Directing the
Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to Study the Extent of Workforce Gender
Segregation in the State"
Amend the resolve by insertmg after section 2 the following;
'See. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following
appropriations and allocations are made,
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the Permanent Commission on the Status of
Women to study the extent of occupational and workforce gender segregation,
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $5,000 $0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $5,000 $0
I
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section,
FISCAL NOTE REQUDUED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Revised: 03/21/25 i-Kt-
LD 522 LR 2267(02)
Resolve, Directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to Study the Extent of
Workforce Gender Segregation in the State
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A' ( ^"~
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 $5,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $5,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $5,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of
Secretary of State for the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to study the extent of workforce gender
segregation. '
LR2267(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to Study
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0522
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H786 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " /\ " to COMMirTBE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 341,
L.D. 522, "Resolve, Directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to Study
the Extent of Workforce Gender Segregation m the State"
Amend die amendment by inserting after the title the followmg:
"Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following;
'See. 2. Report. Resolved: That, by December 1,2027, tlie Permanent Commission
on the Status of Women shall submit a report based on its fmdings in section I to the
Secretary of State and the joint standmg committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction
over labor matters, which may report out legislation regarding the report to the Second
Regular Session of the 133rd Legislature,''
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and insertmg the followbg;
'See. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following
appropriations and allocations are made.
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the Permanent Commission on the Status of
Women to study the extent of occupational and workforce gender segregation.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther $0 $5,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $5,000
•
0 Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment amends the committee amendment by updating the reporting date to
December 1, 2027. It authorizes the joint standing committee of the Legislature having
jurisdiction over labor matters to report out legislation to the Second Regular Session of
HOUSE AMENDMENT
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HOUSE AMENDMENT " ^\ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P, 341, L,D. 522
the 133rd Legislature instead of the 132nd Legislature and replaces the appropriations and
allocations section.
SPONSORED BY:.
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(Representative COPELAND, L.)
TOWN: Saco
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mSCAL NOTE REQUIKED
(See attached)
Page2"132LR2267(04)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Approved; 01/16/26 t-Kt-
LD 522 LR 2267(04)
Resolve, Directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to Study the Extent of
Workforce Gender Segregation in the State
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ^ to Committee Amendment "A" (^ -1
Sponsor; Rep. Copeland ofSaco
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
No net fiscal impact
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund ($5,000) $5,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/AIlocations
General Fund ($5,000) $5,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This floor amendment updates the reporting date of the study. This has no net fiscal impact on the bill, but the funding
provided in the bill is moved from fiscal year 2025-26 to fiscal year 2026-27.
LR2267(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0512
Committee Amendment CA_A_S37 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft" to S.P. 230, L.D. 512, "An Act to Provide
Educational Opportuiuties for Students in Secondary Schools with 200 or Fewer Students"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/01/25
L.RL.
LD 512 LR 1220(02)
An Act to Provide Educational Opportunities for Students in Secondary Schools with 200 or Fewer
Students
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^' ^S-S~?
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Shifting ofper-pupil funding - local school administrative units
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill will not increase the total cost of public education from kindergarten to grade 12 or the State's share of that
cost. This bill allows a student from a school administrative unit (SAU) with a secondary school that has a total
resident shident count of 200 or fewer to attend a secondary school in another SAU if approved by the receiving
school and authorizes the receiving school to invoice the resident school for an amount not to exceed the state
maximum allowable tuition rate. The impact on the amount of funding available to both the receiving school and the
resident school can not be estimated at this time and will depend on the number of students from a SAU with a
secondary school that has a total resident shident count of 200 or fewer that are accepted into another SAU.
LR1220(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1