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An Act to Protect the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1439
Committee Amendment CA_A_H416 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 948, L.D. 1439, «An Act to Protect the 
Health and Welfare of Children in Public Schools by Requiring Parental Consent for 
Certain Tests, Analyses and Diagnoses" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/1 fi/25 LRL 
LD 1439 
LR 1512(02) 
An Act to Protect the Health and Welfare of Children in Public Schools by Requiring Parental 
Consent for Certain Tests, Analyses and Diagnoses 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A• ( /-(-1/ / ~) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential cun-ent biennium cost increase - local school administrative units (SAUs) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
To the extent that this legislation expai1ds the current requirements that are ah·eady in place regarding SA Us obtaining 
parental consent before conducting any evaluations, there may be increased costs to the SA Us. The fiscal impac 
not be estimated at this time. 
LR1512(02) - Fiscal Note~ Page 1 of 1
An Act to Prevent
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1445
Committee Amendment CA_A_S147 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to S.P. 586, L,D. 1445, "An Act to Prevent
Financial Exploitation of Maine Residents 62 Years of Age or Older"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following;
'An Act to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults'
Amend the bill in section 4 in §245 in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph A
(page 1, line 28 in L.D.) and inserting the following:
'A, "Elieible adult" means:
(\) An individual 65 years of age or older; or .
(2) An individual protected under the Adult Protective Services Act.'
Amend the bill in section 4 in §245 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in the first line (page
1, line 39 in L.D.) by striking out the following; "eligible adult" and inserting the following;
'account holder'
Amend the bill in section 4 in §245 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in the 3rd line (|5age
1, line 41 in L.D.) by striking out the following; "eligible adult's" and inserting the
following: 'account holder's"
Amend the bill in section 4 in §245 in subsection 2 in the 4th line (page 2, line 6 in
L.D.) by striking out the following: "who is an eligible adult"
. Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
inituber to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment changes the definition of "eligible adult" in the bill by increasing the
age from 62 years of age or older to 65 years of age of older or an individual protected
Page I . 132LR 1104(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /\ " lo S.P. 586, L.D. 1445 { .^ -}'
under the Adult Protective Services Act. The amendment also changes the title and makes
clarifying changes to the bill.
FISCAL NOTE REQUffiED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 05/14/25 i-Kt-
LD 1445 LR 1104(02)
An Act to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Maine Residents 62 Years of Age or Older
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "ZIV^-i
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services'
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost decrease - General Fund
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
This bill may decrease the number of civil suits filed in the court system. The Judicial Branch may realize some minor
reduction of workload and administrative costs associated with the minimal number of cases that will no longer be
filed. Collection of filing fees will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Office of the Attorney General associated with enforcement of the provisions of this bill
are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR1104(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow a Municipality or Locally Recognized Lake
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1435
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BRIDGEO, BALDACCI
Amends: 12 MRSA §12708

Legislative Document
No. 1435
H.P. 944
House of Representatives, April 3, 2025
An Act to Allow a Municipality or Locally Recognized Lake 
Association to Post Certain Information on the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's Information Kiosks Located at State 
Boat Launch Facilities
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, DUCHARME of Madison, ROBERTS of South 
Berwick, SWALLOW of Houlton, TERRY of Gorham, THORNE of Carmel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12708, as amended by PL 2021, c. 184, §§10 to 12, is further 
amended by amending the section headnote to read:
§12708.  Wildlife management areas and public access sites; boat launch 
informational kiosks
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12708, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.  Boat launch informational kiosks.  The department shall provide reasonable space 
on the department's informational kiosks located at state boat launch facilities to 
municipalities and local lake associations and similar nonprofit organizations recognized 
by the department or the municipalities in which the facilities are located.  The department 
shall also disseminate to the general public information about these associations and 
organizations and program activities promoting healthy lake water quality and reducing the 
risk of introduction of invasive aquatic species.  For the purposes of this subsection, 
"reasonable space" means an area of at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to provide reasonable 
space to display information on the department's informational kiosks located at state boat 
launch facilities to municipalities and local lake associations and similar nonprofit 
organizations and disseminate to the general public information about these associations 
and organizations and water quality and invasive species activities.
An Act to Provide Winter Access to the Bog Lake Public Boat
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1448
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MOORE, TUELL
Amends: 12 MRSA §12709

Legislative Document
No. 1448
S.P. 589
In Senate, April 3, 2025
An Act to Provide Winter Access to the Bog Lake Public Boat 
Launch in Northfield
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12709 is enacted to read:
§12709.  Bog Lake public boat launch winter access
The department shall ensure that the gate to the Bog Lake public boat launch in the 
Town of Northfield is open from January 1st to March 15th each year.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to ensure the gate to 
the Bog Lake public boat launch in the Town of Northfield is open from January 1st to 
March 15th each year.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1447
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STEWART, HENDERSON

Legislative Document
No. 1447
S.P. 588
In Senate, April 3, 2025
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to 
Expedite Reimbursement of All Vendors
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford and
Senator: BERNARD of Aroostook, Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, CARUSO of 
Caratunk.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse claims 
after receipt of cost reports.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human 
Services shall amend its rules in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual to require the 
department to reimburse at least 75% of a submitted claim for services rendered within 90 
days of receipt.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules 
in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual to require the department to reimburse at least 
75% of a submitted claim for services rendered within 90 days of receipt.
An Act to Redefine "Term" in the Law Governing Term Limits for
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1454
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BRADSTREET
Amends: 21-A MRSA §552

Legislative Document
No. 1454
S.P. 595
In Senate, April 3, 2025
An Act to Redefine "Term" in the Law Governing Term Limits for 
Constitutional Offices
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Senators: BICKFORD of Androscoggin, MARTIN of Oxford, 
Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, DRINKWATER of Milford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §552, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2023, c. 289, §1, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Term.  "Term" means, for the purposes of the term of a state Senator or member of 
the House of Representatives, a full term of office or any portion of a term that began before 
the 3rd Wednesday in June in an odd‑numbered year served by an elected official in an 
office subject to the provisions of this chapter.  For the purposes of the term of the Secretary 
of State, Treasurer of State, Attorney General or State Auditor, "term" means a full term of 
office or any portion of a term that began before the first Wednesday in December in an 
odd-numbered year served by an elected official in an office subject to the provisions of 
this chapter.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the earliest starting point of a partial term that the Secretary of State, 
Treasurer of State, Attorney General or State Auditor may serve without it being considered 
a term for purposes of term limits from the 3rd Wednesday in June in an odd-numbered 
year to the first Wednesday in December in an odd-numbered year.
An Act to Expand the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1456
Committee Amendment CA_A_S77 (Senate)
Amends: 28-A MRSA §135, 28-A MRSA §1355-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /^» to S.P. 597, L.D. 1456, "An Act to Expand the
Number ofOn-premises Retail Liquor Licenses a Liquor Manufacturer May Be Issued"
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, this legislation is a way to support Maine's hospitality sector and businesses
that cater to tourists, and the tourism season is crucial for the State's economy and public
well-being; and
Whereas, the tourism season, which brings millions of visitors and significant
revenue to the State, relies on a regulated and enjoyable environment, including accessible
and responsible alcohol sales; and
Whereas, this legislation heeds to take effect before tlie tourism season begins; and
Whereas, in the judgment oftlie 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 after section 3 the following:
'See. 4. 28-A MRSA §135S-A, sub"§6» IfC, as amended by PL 2021, c.658,§226,
is repealed.
Sec. 5, 28-A MRSA §1355-A, sub-§6, ^}D, as amended by PL 2021,c, 658, §226,
is further amended to read;
D. A tenant brewery is governed by the provisions of subsection 3 except for the
privileges granted under paragraph C.
Sec. 6. 28-A MRSA §1355-A, sub-§7, ^[C, as enacted by PL 2015,c. 185, §3, is
repealed.'
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/J " to S.P. 597, L.D. 145(^-)'~7
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following:
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation
takes effect when approved."
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill and
makes technical corrections to the bill,
FISCAL NOTE REQUmED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 05/05/25
I^KL-
LD 1456 LR 1397(02)
An Act to Expand the Number of On-premises Retail Liquor Licenses a Liquor Manufacturer IVIay Be
Issued
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^'Y <^
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations within the Department of
Administrative and Financial Services to implement the provisions oftliis bill are expected to be minor and can be
absorbed within existing budgeted resources,
LR1397(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Require Parents to Be Informed of Hospitals' Safe Sleep
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1460
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: EDER
Amends: 22 MRSA §1711-H

Legislative Document
No. 1460
H.P. 952
House of Representatives, April 3, 2025
An Act to Require Parents to Be Informed of Hospitals' Safe Sleep 
Rules
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative EDER of Waterboro.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester, TUELL of East 
Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1711-H is enacted to read:
§1711-H.  Hospital safe sleep rule for children; parental behavior
A hospital licensed pursuant to chapter 405 that has a safe sleep rule for children shall 
inform the parent of a child who is an inpatient at the hospital of the safe sleep rule for 
children, and the parent shall sign a form provided by the hospital that contains the text of 
the safe sleep rule for children acknowledging that the parent knows the safe sleep rule for 
children and possible penalties for violation of the safe sleep rule for children.  For purposes 
of this section, "safe sleep rule for children" means a set of evidence-based practices a 
hospital requires to be employed in order to reduce the rate of children's unsafe sleep 
injuries and sudden unexpected infant death related to unsafe sleep, including accidental 
suffocation and strangulation in bed and sudden infant death syndrome.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a hospital that has a safe sleep rule for children to inform the parent 
of a child who is an inpatient at the hospital of the rule and the parent to sign a form 
acknowledging that the parent knows the rule and possible penalties for violation of the 
rule.
An Act to Prohibit
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1461
Committee Amendment CA_B_H405 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,J!> "to H.P. 953, L.D. 1461, "An Act to Prohibit 
School Boards from Implementing or Enforcing Mask Mandates" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Prohibit School Boards from Implementing or Enfo1·cing Mask Mandates 
Unless Directed to Adopt a Mask Mandate by a State or Local Health Authority' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6558 in subsection 2 in the first line (page 1, line 8 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: 
11A
and inserting the following: 'Except as provided in 
subsection 3, a' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6558 by striking out all of subsections 3 and 4 (page 1, 
lines 10 to 14 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'3. Exception. A school board may adopt a mask mandate upon direction from a state 
or local health authority. A mask mandate adopted under this subsection must include 
provisions that masks worn by students must be appropriate for a school setting and fit-
tested by a health care professional.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that a school board may adopt a mask mandate upon 
direction from a state or local health authority and requires that such a mandate include 
provisions related to the type and fit of masks worn by students. The amendment also 
removes the provisions of the bill related to enforcement and penalties for a school board 
that implements or enforces a mask mandate. 
Page I - 132LR1583(03) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Prohibit School Boards from Implementing or Enforcing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1461
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: EDER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6558

Legislative Document
No. 1461
H.P. 953
House of Representatives, April 3, 2025
An Act to Prohibit School Boards from Implementing or Enforcing 
Mask Mandates
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative EDER of Waterboro.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6558 is enacted to read:
§6558.  Prohibition on mask mandates
1. Mask mandate; definition. As used in this section, "mask mandate" means any 
requirement imposed by a school board requiring the wearing of a medical or nonmedical 
face mask by a student, staff member or visitor within a school facility or during a school-
related activity. 
2. Prohibition. A school board may not implement or enforce a policy that requires a 
school administrative unit to adopt a mask mandate.
3. Enforcement.  The department shall oversee the compliance of the provisions of 
this section and ensure that school boards adhere to the prohibition under this section. 
4. Penalties.  A school board that violates this section is subject to penalties as 
determined by the department, which may include the withholding of state funds allocated 
to the school administrative unit that the school board governs.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a school board from implementing or enforcing a policy that requires 
a school administrative unit to adopt a mask mandate.
An Act to Allow the Emergency Medical Services' Board to Assess
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1452
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BALDACCI
Amends: 32 MRSA §85

Legislative Document
No. 1452
S.P. 593
In Senate, April 3, 2025
An Act to Allow the Emergency Medical Services' Board to Assess 
Civil Penalties for the Noncompliance of Emergency Medical 
Services Persons with the Requirement to Administer Naloxone 
Hydrochloride in Compliance with Trainings and Procedures 
Developed by the Board
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §85, sub-§8, as repealed and replaced by PL 2023, c. 646, Pt. A, 
§40, is amended to read:
8.  Naloxone hydrochloride or another opioid overdose-reversing medication.   An 
emergency medical services person licensed under this chapter shall administer and 
dispense naloxone hydrochloride or another opioid overdose-reversing medication in 
compliance with protocols and training developed in accordance with this chapter.  An 
opioid overdose-reversing medication referenced in this subsection must be approved by 
the federal Food and Drug Administration.  Failure to comply with this subsection, 
including any protocols or training requirements developed pursuant to this subsection, is 
a civil violation for which a fine may be assessed in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per 
violation.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the provision of law that requires an emergency medical services 
person to administer and dispense naloxone hydrochloride or another opioid overdose-
reversing medication in compliance with protocols and training developed by the 
Emergency Medical Services' Board. The bill provides that failure to comply with this 
provision of law, including failure to comply with any protocols or training requirements 
developed by the board pursuant to this provision of law, is a civil violation for which a 
fine may be assessed in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per violation.
An Act to Create the Office of Workforce Advancement Within the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1465
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Sponsors: RANA, TIPPING
Amends: 5 MRSA §13053, 5 MRSA §13055, 5 MRSA §13062-B

Legislative Document
No. 1465
H.P. 957
House of Representatives, April 3, 2025
An Act to Create the Office of Workforce Advancement Within the 
Department of Economic and Community Development and 
Establish Statewide Workforce Advancement Goals
Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RANA of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and
Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, GOLEK of Harpswell, ROEDER of Bangor, SKOLD 
of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §13053, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 1987, c. 816, Pt. P, §6, is further 
amended to read:
The department shall encourage the creation and retention of quality jobs through 
increased public, nonprofit and private sector investment and work to enhance the quality 
of life for all by assisting local governments and nonprofit organizations to plan and 
implement comprehensive community planning and development strategies.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §13055, sub-§1, ¶F, as amended by PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §2, 
is further amended to read:
F.  The Office of Community Development; and
Sec. 3.  5 MRSA §13055, sub-§1, ¶G, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §2, is 
amended to read:
G.  The Office of Innovation.; and
Sec. 4.  5 MRSA §13055, sub-§1, ¶H is enacted to read:
H.  The Office of Workforce Advancement.
Sec. 5.  5 MRSA §13062-B is enacted to read:
§13062-B.  Office of Workforce Advancement
The Office of Workforce Advancement is established within the department. The office 
shall support the advancement of the State's workforce in coordination with the State 
Workforce Board, established under Title 26, section 2006.  The office shall reduce barriers 
to workforce participation in areas such as health care, housing, child care, direct care, 
education and training and increase investment in workforce participation.
SUMMARY
This bill creates the Office of Workforce Advancement within the Department of 
Economic and Community Development and directs the department to establish statewide 
workforce advancement goals in coordination with the Department of Labor and other 
stakeholders to grow the State's workforce and economy.
An Act to Prohibit
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1461
Committee Amendment CA_A_H404 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "An to H.P. 953, L.D. 1461, "An Act to Prohibit 
School Boards from Implementing or Enforcing Mask Mandates'' 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Prohibit School Boards from Implementing or Enforcing Mask Mandates 
Unless Directed to Adopt a Mask Mandate by a State or Local Health Authority' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6558 in subsection 2 in the first line (page 1, line 8 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "A" and inserting the following: 'Except as provided in 
subsection 3, a' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6558 by striking out all of subsections 3 and 4 (page 1, 
lines 10 to 14 in L.D.) and inse1ting the following: 
13. Exception, A school board may adopt a mask mandate upon direction from a state 
or local health authority.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that a school board may adopt a mask mandate upon 
direction from a state or local health authority. 
The amendment also removes the 
prnvisions of the bill related to enforcement and penalties for a school board that 
implements or enforces a mask mandate. 
Page I - 132LR1583(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Related to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1466
Committee Amendment CA_A_H425 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1" to H.P. 958, L.D. 1466, "An Act Related to 
Excusing a School from Making dp....--kissed Days When It Cannot Operate During a 
Declared State of Emergency" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A-2 in subparagraph (1) in the last line (page 
1, lihe 9 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A-2 in subparagraph (2) in the last line (page 
1, line 12 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ".(11" and insetting the following: '01. 
and' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A-2 by insetting after subparagraph (2) the 
following: 
'(3) The state of emergency described in subparagraph (1) lasts 5 days or fewer. 
A school board requesting to waive or reduce the minimum number of days 
required under this subsection as a result of a state of emergency lasting more than 
days shall submit an application pursuant to paragraph A.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: "A-2" the following: 'as a result of a declared state of emergency lasting 5 
days or fewer' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the commissioner must reduce or waive the minimum 
number of instructional days on request of a school board when the school is located in a 
section of the State for which a state of emergency lasting 5 days or fewer has been 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMJ.TIEE AMEND"MENT "A "to H.P. 958, L.D. 1466 
declared. The amendment provides that, if the state of emergency lasts for more than 5 
days, the school board must submit an application. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/27/25 L-RL-
/ 
LD 1466 
LR 1071(02) 
An Act Related to Excusing a School from Maldng Up Missed Days When It Cannot Operate During a . 
Declared State of Emergency 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment r1' (!{- LJ :J.5 \ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
1 
/ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with the rulemaldng process can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1071(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Related to Excusing a School from Making Up Missed Days
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1466
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: COLLAMORE, GROHOSKI
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4801

Legislative Document
No. 1466
H.P. 958
House of Representatives, April 3, 2025
An Act Related to Excusing a School from Making Up Missed Days 
When It Cannot Operate During a Declared State of Emergency
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and
Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, DILL of Old Town, HAGGAN of Hampden, STROUT 
of Harrington, Senators: HAGGAN of Penobscot, LIBBY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4801, sub-§1, ¶A-2 is enacted to read:
A-2.  Notwithstanding paragraph A, the commissioner shall, on request of a school 
board, reduce or waive the minimum number of days required under this subsection 
for the purpose of exempting a school from making up any instructional days missed 
due to the following circumstances:
(1) The school is located in a section of the State for which a state of emergency 
has been declared by the Governor pursuant to Title 37-B, section 742, subsection 
1; and
(2) The school was in fact unable to operate due to circumstances or conditions 
related to the reason for the emergency proclamation described in subparagraph 
(1).
Sec. 2. Department of Education to amend its rules related to missed 
instructional days. The Department of Education shall amend its rules to provide an 
expedited process to exempt a school from making up missed instructional days pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 4801, subsection 1, paragraph A-2. The 
rules must provide that a school requesting an exemption pursuant to Title 20-A, section 
4801, subsection 1, paragraph A-2 may not be required to submit a waiver application.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Commissioner of Education to exempt a school from making up 
missed instructional days in cases when the school is located in a section of the State for 
which a state of emergency has been declared by the Governor and the school was in fact 
unable to operate due to circumstances or conditions related to the reason for the emergency 
proclamation. The bill requires the Department of Education to update its rules and requires 
that the rules clarify that a school requesting the exemption may not be required to submit 
a waiver application.
An Act to Clarify the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1469
Committee Amendment CA_A_H372 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "4" to H.P. 961, L.D. 1469, "An Act to Clarify the 
Quality Rating System for Child Care Services in Maine" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in the 12th line (page 1, line 15 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "Children," the following: 'the American Montessori Society,' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds the American Montessori Society, or its successor organization, 
to the list of organizations that are accrediting organizations of child care. providers under 
the child care quality rating system. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/23/25 LRL 
LD 1469 
LR 2051(02) 
_An Act to Clarify the Quality Rating System for Child Care Services in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment jl, { J-/-3 ~2) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to implement the provisions of this bill are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2051(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide for an Alternative Municipal Property Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1464
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MALON
Amends: 36 MRSA §701-B

Legislative Document
No. 1464
H.P. 956
House of Representatives, April 3, 2025
An Act to Provide for an Alternative Municipal Property Tax 
Assessment Rate
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MALON of Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §701-B is enacted to read:
§701-B.  Alternate assessment
Notwithstanding section 701-A and consistent with the Constitution of Maine, Article 
IX, Section 8, an alternative rate of assessment may be established as provided in this 
section.
1.  Different rates of tax for different categories of assessed real property.  An 
assessor, in determining just value, may apply a different tax rate to each of the following 
categories of assessed real property:
A.  Land; and
B.  Buildings and other improvements.
In establishing the different rates allowed by this subsection, an assessor may use for 
guidance the provisions of section 701-A.
2.  Equal application of rates.  The rates imposed on each category of assessed real 
property specified in subsection 1 must be applied equally within each primary assessing 
area, as defined in section 306, subsection 4.
3.  Use of other tax benefit programs.  This section may not be construed to prohibit 
the use of any other tax benefit program established in law that would otherwise be 
available to the owner of the real property.
Sec. 2.  Application. This Act applies to property tax years beginning on or after 
April 1, 2026.
SUMMARY
Under current law, an assessor determines for purposes of taxation the valuation of real 
property as a whole, including the land and any improvements on the land.  This bill 
provides for an alternate method of assessment of real property by allowing an assessor to 
impose a different rate of taxation on land and any improvements to that land. The rates 
must be imposed equally throughout the assessed area.
An Act to Address Climate Change
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1472
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 1472
H.P. 964
House of Representatives, April 3, 2025
An Act to Address Climate Change
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to address climate change.
An Act to Require
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1460
Committee Amendment CA_A_H503 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1711-H

COMivlITTEE AMENDMENT "/J." to H.P. 952, L.D. 1460, "An Act to Require 
Parents to Be Informed of Hospitals' £:i.te Sleep Rules,, 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1711-H is enacted to read: 
§1711-H. Hospital safe sleep rule for infants; parental behavior 
A hospital licensed pursuant to chapter 405 that has a safe sleep rule for infants shall 
infonn the parent or guardian of an infant who is an inpatient at the hospital of the safe 
sleep rule for infants, and the parent or guardian shall sign a form provided by the hospital 
that contains the text of the safe sleep rule for infants acknowledging that the parent or 
guardian knows the safe sleep rule for infants. If the parent or guardian refuses to sign the 
form, the hospital shall document the refusal in the medical record prior to discharge from 
the hospital. For purposes of this section. "safe sleep rule for infants" means a set of 
evidence-based practices a hospital requires to be employed in order to reduce the rate of 
infants' unsafe sleep injuries and sudden unexpected infant death related to unsafe sleep. 
including accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed and sudden infant death 
syndrome.' 
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, makes the following • 
changes to the bill. 
1. It clarifies that the safe sleep rule relates to infants rather than children. 
2. It clarifies that a guardian, in addition to a parent, may be the person responsible for 
the infant. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 952, L.D. 1460 
3. It requires the hospital to document if a parent or guardian refuses to sign the form 
prior to discharge from the hospital. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Require
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1471
Committee Amendment CA_A_H554 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H,P, 963, L.D. 1471, "An Act to Require
Energy Efficiency Disclosure Statements and Energy Efficiency Standards for Certain
Rental Housing in the State"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substitutmg the following;
'An Act to Require Energy Efficiency Disclosure Statements for Certain Rental
Housing in the State'
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in the 5th line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by
striking out the following; "retam_a" and mserting the following; 'retain any fee. any'
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7,
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment retains the provisions in the bill regarding a landlord's failure to
provide a signed energy efficiency disclosure statement, but clarifies that a landlord may
not retain any fee, in addition to a security deposit or a portion of a security deposit, for a
lease or tenancy at will terminated as a result of a failure to provide a signed energy
efficiency disclosure statement, The amendment strikes all other provisions of the bill.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Strengthen the Teaching ofWabanaki Studies in Maine Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1474
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S681 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " ^" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 966,
L.D. 1474, "An Act to Strengthen the Teaching ofWabanaki Studies in Maine Schools"
Amend the amendment in the 4th instructional paragraph in the last line (page 1, line
19 in amendment) by striking out the following: "2026" and inserting the following: '2027'
Amend the amendment in section 6 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 27 in amendment) by
striking out the following: "2026" and inserting the following: '2027'
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 7 and inserting the following;
'See. 7. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways Z334
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for a contracted review team to study the Wabanaki
studies curricula to assess its implementation.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $0 $50,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $50,000
Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways Z334
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to support the contracted Wabanaki advisors and for
professional development, training and technical assistance.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $0 $50,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $50,000
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27
SENATE AMENDMENT
SENATE AMENDMENT "ft " to COMMI'ITEE MffiNDMENT "A" to H.P. 966, L.D. 14741
GENERAL FUND $0 $100,000
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $100,000
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any non consecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment changes dates from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027 to assess the
implementation ofWabanaki curricula and to evaluate whether the mles are necessary. It
also replaces the appropriations and allocations section.
SPONSORED BY: \W^}- a ~T«
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.)
COUNTY: Androscoggin
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04/11/26 t-KI-
LD 1474 LR 2162(04)
An Act to Strengthen the Teaching ofWabanaki Studies in Maine Schools
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '/[" to Committee Amendment "A"
Sponsor: Sen. Rotun'dfo of Androscoggin
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Appropriations/AIlocations
General Fund
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
$0 ($222,286) ($326,725) ($331,297)
$0 ($222,286) ($326,725) ($331,297)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment removes the ongoing General Fund appropriations to continue and make permanent one State
Education Representative position as this position was funded in (he 2026-27 supplemental budget. The amendment
also converts the ongoing General Fund appropriations to the Department of Education for a contracted review team
(and related professional development) to one-time funds in fiscal year 2026-27 and reduces the total appropriation for
this purpose from $165,000 to $100,000.
LR2162(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide an
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1477
Committee Amendment CA_A_H800 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^ " to H.P. 969, L.D. 1477, "An Act to Provide an
Exemption from Pilotage Requiremenis for Passenger Ferry Service Between Bar Harbor,
Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substitutmg the following;
'An Act to Subsidize Pilotage Costs for Ferries Operating Between Bar Harbor,
Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia'
Amend the bill by strikmg out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following;
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
Administration - Economic and Community Development 0069
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for the cost of pilotage services for regularly
scheduled ferry service between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther $0 $325,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $325,000
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the bill with
an appropriations and allocations section to provide ongoing General Fund appropriations
to the Department of Economic and Community Development for the cost of pilotage
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
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^0 COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/\'
^
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/H " to H,P. 969, L.D. 1477
services for regularly scheduled ferry service between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth,
Nova Scotia.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 02/05/26 t-Ki-
LD 1477 LR 1075(03)
An Act to Provide an Exemption from Pilotage Requirements for Passenger Ferry Service Between
Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^f'
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $325,000 $325,000 $325,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $325,000 $325,000 $325,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $325,000 beginning in fiscal year 2026-27 to the
Department of Economic and Community Development for the cost ofpilotage services for regularly scheduled ferry
service between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
LR1075(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Require Utilities to Monitor Meters for Natural Gas
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1473
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: WARREN
Amends: 35-A MRSA §4713

Legislative Document
No. 1473
H.P. 965
House of Representatives, April 3, 2025
An Act to Require Utilities to Monitor Meters for Natural Gas 
Leaks
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GEIGER of Rockland, WEBB of 
Durham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §4713 is enacted to read:
§4713.  Monitoring of natural gas meters
1.  Utilities to monitor meters for natural gas leaks.  A gas utility shall monitor every 
natural gas meter under its jurisdiction for leaks and report annually to the commission on 
the number of leaks identified under this section and any action taken by the utility to 
address the leaks. The commission shall contract a qualified impartial 3rd party to 
periodically assess utility compliance with this section in a frequency determined by the 
commission.
2.  Rules.  The commission shall adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules under Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill directs gas utilities to monitor the utilities' natural gas meters for leaks and 
report annually to the Public Utilities Commission on the number of leaks identified and 
any action taken to address the leaks.  The bill requires the Public Utilities Commission to 
contract a qualified impartial 3rd party to periodically assess utility compliance with the 
monitoring and reporting requirements. The bill directs the Public Utilities Commission to 
adopt routine technical rules to carry out the purposes of the provisions of the bill.
An Act to Protect
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1479
Committee Amendment CA_A_H553 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " i^r" to H.P, 971, L.D, 1479, "An Act to Protect
Senior Homeowners in Home-sharing Agreements by Providing for an Expedited Eviction
Process"
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1-C in the 3rd line (page 1, line 5 in L,D.) by
inserting after the following; "that residence" the following: 'and shares a bathroom and
kitchen with that landlord'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies that a home-sharing agreement is an agreement in which the
landlord and the tenant share a bathroom and a kitchen.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 05/29/25 t-KL.
LD 1479 LR 1241(02)
An Act to Protect Senior Homeowners in Home-sharing Agreements by Providing for an Expedited
Eviction Process
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^";
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with evicting tenants when asked to assist by the
landlord are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR1241(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Validate
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1483
Committee Amendment CA_A_S137 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/T » to S.P. 601, L,D. 1483, "An Act to Validate
Certain Referendum Proceedings Conducted by the City of South Portland"
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble by inserting after the 3rd indented paragraph
the following;
'Whereas, at the same city referendum held November 5, 2024, the voters of the city
ratified and approved a charter amendment regarding the disposition of certain city-owned
property; and'
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble by inserting after the 4th indented paragraph
the following:
'Whereas, the charter amendment was approved by the voters of the city as follows:
11,807 in favor and 2,370 against, with 801 blank ballots; and'
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble by striking out all of the 8th indented
paragraph (page 1, lines 26 to 28 in L.D.)
Amend the bill in section 1 in the 4th line (page 2, line 9 in L,D.) by inserting after the
following: "questions" the following: 'and the charter amendment question'
Amend the bill in section 1 in the last line (page 2, line 13 in L.D.) by inserting after
the following: "ordinances," the following: The City of South Portland's charter is amended
to reflect the approved changes as set forth in the charter amendment question,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment adds to the emergency preamble language that, at the same city
referendum held November 5,2024 for the bond ordinances described in the bill, the voters
of the city ratified and approved a charter amendment regarding the disposition of certain
city-owned property and language that the charter amendment was approved by the voters
of the city as follows: 11,807 in favor and 2,370 against, with 801 blank ballots. The
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
ROS
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " M " to S.P. 601, L.D. 1483
amendment also strikes from the emergency preamble reference to the initial delivery to
the city by the Secretary of State's office of an incorrect form of notice of election. The
amendment also amends the language describing the validation and authorization of the
referendum to include the charter amendment question and clarifies the City of South
Portland's charter is amended to reflect the approved changes as set forth in the charter
amendment question.
Page2-I32LR2510(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT