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An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Authority of the Governor
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2086
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BUNKER
Amends: 25 MRSA §1504

Legislative Document
No. 2086
H.P. 1401
House of Representatives, January 7, 2026
An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Authority of the Governor 
to Set Salary Rates for State Police Command Staff
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BUNKER of Farmington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §1504, first ¶, as amended by PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §109, is 
further amended to read:
The Governor shall determine the salary of the chief and, the deputy chief and majors. 
The compensation of the other members of the State Police shall be is determined under 
the Civil Service Law.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Governor to determine the salaries of majors in the Department 
of Public Safety, Maine State Police.
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2094
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H995 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " /\. " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1409,
L.D, 2094, "An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's
Agriculhiral and Forestry Sectors"
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and inserting the following:
'An Act to Authorize General Fund Bond Issues to Support Maine's Agricultural and
Forestry Sectors and Transportation Infrastructure'
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Parts B to F.
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part H.
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment removes all of the bond issues proposed in Committee Amendment
"A" except for the $45,000,004,bond/issue to support the agricultural and forestry sectors
and the $65,000,000 bond issy^ for^aiy^ortat^h infrastructure.
SPONSORED BY:
(Representative ANKELES,A)
TOWN: Brunswick
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached) _^,,
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/07/26 t-KL
LD 2094 LR 2657(05)
An Act to Authorize General Fund Bond Issues to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors,
Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Public Water and Public Sewer Systems, Housing, Culverts, the
University of Maine System, Transportation Infrastructure and Court Facilities
Fiscal Note for House Amendment '^' to Committee Amendment "A"(H -(
Sponsor: Rep. Ankeles of Brunswick
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Reduction in Debt Service Funding
Bond Issues Term (years) Principal Rate (%) Interest Total Cost
General Fund - Non-Taxable 10 ($97,522,412) 5.0% ($26,818,663) ($124,341,075)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment reduces the total debt service cost of the bill by $124,341,075.
LR2657(05)" Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2094
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S602 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "/? " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1409,
L.D, 2094, "An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's
Agricultural and Forestry Sectors"
Amend the amendment by striking out the first instructional paragraph,
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title.
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Parts B to H.
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment removes all of the bond issues proposed in Committee Amendment
"A" except for the $45,000,000 bond issue to support the agricultural and forestry sectors.
SPONSORED BY:
(Senator TALBOT ROSS, R.)
COUNTY: Cumberland
NSCALNOTE REQUIRED
-.,„ (See attached)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/30/26 t-Kt-
LD 2094 LR 2657(04)
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ^" to Committee Amendment "A" (S CcCx
Sponsor: Sen. Talbot Ross of Cumberland
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Reduction in Debt Service Funding
Bond Issues Term (years) Principal Rate (%) Interest Total Cost
General Fund - Non-Taxable 10 ($162,522,412) 5.0% ($44>693,663) ($207,216,075)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment reduces the total debt service cost of the bill by $207,216,075.
LR2657(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Prohibit
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2095
Committee Amendment CA_A_H846 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/^ " to H,P. 1410, L.D. 2095, "An Act to Prohibit
Bulk Purchasing of Tickets in Certain Lottery Games"
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, there has been a rise in lottery ticket bulk purchasing activities across the
country and internationally; and
Whereas, bulk purchasing activities threaten the integrity of the lottery, undermine
fairness for the public player and run contrary to the legislative intent of the lottery
authorized by voters m 1973;and
Whereas, bulk purchasing activities should therefore be prohibited as soon as
possible; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now,
therefore;
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph N in the first line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by
inserting after the following: "tickets" the following: 'or shares'
Amend the bill in section 8 in §381-A in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 36 in
L.D.) by striking out the following: "MOO^OO" and inserting the following: '$25.000'
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
3 number to read consecutively.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMHTEE AMENDMENT " U" to H.P. 1410, L.D. 2095
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and an emergency clause, It reduces
the dollar amount of a purchase, in aggregate, of tickets or shares in a lottery game that is
considered a bulk purchase from $ 100,000 to $25,000. It also makes a technical correction.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Page2-132LR2675(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/02/26 t^Rt-
LD 2095 LR 2675(02)
An Act to Prohibit Bulk Purchasing of Tickets in Certain Lottery Games
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'jt^ ( p^.5
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 of this bill are expected to be minor and can be
absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR2675(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Amend the Law
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2089
Senate Amendment SA_A_S642 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " A »to H.P. 1404, L.D. 2089, "An Act to Amend the Law
Governing Agricultural Labor Housing Standards"
Amend the bill in section 1 in §586 in the first indented paragraph in the last line (page
1, line 15 in L.D.) by striking out the following; "routine technical" and inserting the
following: 'iwrtme technioal major substantive*
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment changes from routine technical to major substantive any rules adopted
by the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards regarding agricultural labor
housing standards,
SPONSORED BY:
(Senator TALBOT ROSS, R.)
COUNTY: Cumberland
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Update
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2098
Committee Amendment CA_A_H853 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^\ " to H.P. 1413, L.D. 2098, "An Act to Update
Certain Higher Education Statutes"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'An Act to Update Certain Higher Education Statutes and Laws'
Amend the bill by inserting after section 4 the following:
'See. 5. P&SL 1973, c. 29, §1 is amended to read:
Sec. 1. Degrees. The College of the Atlantic, located in Bar Harbor, shall have the
power to confer the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Human Ecology as is usually conferred
by like institutions of higher learning.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the maj ority report of the committee, amends the College of
the Atlantic's Private and Special Law to broaden the college's degree-granting authority.
FISCAL NOTE REQmRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/09/26 i-Ki-
LD 2098 LR 2617(02)
An Act to Update Certain Higher Education Statutes
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment',
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
<H-^3)
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill would require a degree-granting educational institution to pay an application fee for the initial application
that reflects the costs to the Department of Education (department) for processing the application. The increase in
application fees is expected to generate $6,500 in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue for the department, This
fiscal note assumes that the department will receive about 1 1 applications per year, consistent with the prior year, and
that the average fee charged will equal the unweighted average of the three fee tiers charged by the department ($250,
$500, and $1000),
The bill also allows the State Board of Education (state board) to recommend an educational institution to the
Legislature for degree-granting authority without additional review if the state board has approved or renewed
approval for the institution to offer academic programs in the State within five years of the institution s application for
degree-granting authority. This provision is expected to generate minor savings for the state board,
LR2617(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Establish
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2101
Committee Amendment CA_A_H870 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to H.P. 1416, L,D. 2101, "An Act to Establish
a Monetary Penalty for Employers Whose Unemployment Payment Is Returned Unpaid"
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following;
'See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The followmg appropriations and
allocations are made.
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF
Employment Security Services 0245
Initiative: Allocates funding for bank fees charged for returned payments made under the
Employment Security Law.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27
AHOther $0 $7,000
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $7,000
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/05/26 t-KL
LD 2101 LR 2689(02)
An Act to Establish a Monetary Penalty for Employers Whose Unemployment Payment Is Returned
Unpaid
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment
Committee: Labor
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
'^-3-7&)
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $8,750 $8,750 $8,570
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill provides that if a payment made under the Employment Security Law is returned for any reason (such as for
insufficient funds), the Commissioner of Labor must assess a penalty equal to $25 or 1% of the payment amount,
whichever is greater, The bill allocates $7,000 to the Department of Labor (department) for the payment of bank fees
charged for returned payments. The department processes approximately 350 returned payments per year, averaging
about $360 per payment, This fiscal note assumes that a $25 penalty will be greater than 1% of each returned
payment, given that 1% of the average returned payment is about $3,60. The department is expected to collect
approximately $8,750 in returned payment penalties each year, of which $20 per payment, or approximately $7,000
each year, will be paid directly to the bank used by the department for collecting payments made under the
Employment Security Law.
LR2689(02) ~ Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Update the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2100
Committee Amendment CA_A_H890 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/f " to H,P, 1415, L.D. 2100, "An Act to Update the
Laws Regarding Fuel Gas Detector Requirements"
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following:
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures, Pursuant to
the Constitution of Maine, Article DC, Section 21,2/3 of all of the members elected to each
) 16 House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.'
Amend the bill m section 2 in subsection 8 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 39 in L.D,) by
strUdng out the following: "a state, county or municipal law enforcement officer;"
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment adds a mandate preamble and removes a provision that would allow
state, county and municipal law enforcement officers to enforce fuel gas detector
requirements.
5 FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/11/26 t-Ki-
LD 2100 LR 2779(02)
An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Fuel Gas Detector Requirements
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^' / ,/
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Fiscal Note
State Mandate - Exempted
State Mandates
Required Activity
Requires municipal code enforcement officers or a county or municipal fire
inspector to inspect fuel gas detectors,
Unit Affected Local C
Municipality Insignifii. .
County statewide
Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all members elected to each House exempts the State from
the constitutional requirement to fund 90% of the additional costs,
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Public Safety to implement the provisions of this bill are expected to be
minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources,
As it is unknown exactly what is currently in place, in relation to inspecting fuel gas detectors at the municipal level,
no fiscal estimate of the impact to municipalities could be determined at this time,
LR2779(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Establish a Monetary Penalty for Employers Whose
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2101
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: ROEDER
Amends: 26 MRSA §1225

Legislative Document
No. 2101
H.P. 1416
House of Representatives, January 7, 2026
An Act to Establish a Monetary Penalty for Employers Whose 
Unemployment Payment Is Returned Unpaid
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §1225, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Returned payments.  If any payment made under this chapter is returned unpaid 
for any reason, including but not limited to insufficient funds, account closure, 
nonexistence of the account, stop-payment order or any other cause, the commissioner shall 
assess a penalty equal to $25 or 1% of the payment amount, whichever is greater.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that if a payment made under the Employment Security Law is 
returned for any reason, including but not limited to insufficient funds, account closure, 
nonexistence of the account or stop-payment order, the Commissioner of Labor must assess 
a penalty equal to $25 or 1% of the payment amount, whichever is greater.
An Act to Establish the Maine Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2107
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S686 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " f\-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1422,
L.D. 2107, "An Act to Establish the Maine Nonprofit Security Grant Program"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following;
"See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT
OF
Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to provide grants to assist nonprofit organizations in
improving security to protect against hate crimes and terror attacks. A portion of allocated
funds may be used by the Maine Emergency Management Agency for program
administration. Any balance remaining in the Maine Nonprofit Security Grant Program,
General Fund account at the end of any fiscal year must be carried forward for use in the
next fiscal year.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $0 $200,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $200,000
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations section.
SPONSORED BY: \Wwif)a "T^
[a -3
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.)
COUNTY: Androscoggin FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/11,26 L-KL
LD 2107 LR 2869(04)
An Act to Establish the Maine Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A"
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of'Androscoggin
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 ($1,300,000) $0 SO
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 ($1,300,000) $0 SO
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The amendment reduces the one-time General Fund appropriation from S 1,500,000 to $200,000.
LR2869(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Define "Public Education" and Clarify That a Private
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2109
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1, 20-A MRSA §2951, 20-A MRSA §15689-F

Legislative Document
No. 2109
H.P. 1424
House of Representatives, January 7, 2026
An Act to Define "Public Education" and Clarify That a Private 
School Receiving Approval for Public Tuition Must Be Located in 
the State
Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §1, sub-§23-C is enacted to read:
23-C.  Public education.  "Public education" means education that:
A.  Is provided primarily at public expense;
B.  Meets all state and federal requirements for education for enrolled students;
C.  Is provided to students for free in every grade level from kindergarten to grade 12; 
and
D.  Is provided in accordance with section 1001, subsection 8.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §2951, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1985, c. 797, §25, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Incorporated; located within State.  Is incorporated under the laws of the State of 
Maine or of the United States and, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if 
the instructional facility and administrative offices are located within the State;
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §15689-F, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2013, c. 581, §11, is 
further amended to read:
3.  Casino revenues.  If the annual funding for public education instruction for children 
in public preschool programs and public education for children in kindergarten and grades 
one to 12 is supported by casino revenues credited to the department pursuant to Title 8, 
section 1036, the department shall journal expenditures from the General Purpose Aid for 
Local Schools, General Fund account to the K-12 Essential Programs and Services, Other 
Special Revenue Funds account to meet financial obligations and for purposes of cash flow.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a private school receiving approval for public funds for tuition 
purposes must be located within the State. The bill also defines the term "public education" 
and corrects a reference to the term.
An Act to Amend the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2111
Committee Amendment CA_A_H840 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "M " to H.P. 1426, L.D. 21 11, "An Act to Amend the
Charter of the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District"
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 and 2 and inserting the following:
'See. 1. P«&SL 1953, c. 156, §3, as repealed and replaced by P&SL 2023, c. 12,§ 1,
is amended to read:
Sec. 3. Board of trustees; district school committee. Except as provided by
this Act, the board of trustees and district school committee have the duties and authority
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 105, The board of trustees may
shall act as a building and facilities governing committee and has authority over capital
expenditures and the district's capital reserve fund, including authority m consultation with
the district school committee over the budget for maintaining, repairing, replacing and
improving the community school district's buildings and other facilities and over the
district s capital reserve funds for noninstructional capital purchases. The community
school district may vote in accordance with Title 20-A, section 1651, subBeotion 4 to have
the district sohool committee perform the duties of the board of tmstees. The board of
trustees and the district school committee shall have distinct areas of responsibility or
authority as outlined in this Act and in Title 20-A. chapter 105, If issues arise involvine
Qveijappmg resoonsibilities, the board of trustees and district school committee shall create
joint bylaws or procedures as necessary to further assist them in understanding and
executing their duties and responsibilities to the community school district,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies that the board of trustees and district school committee of the
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District have distinct areas of
responsibilities pursuant to the district charter and to statute. The amendment provides that
the board of trustees and the district school committee must create joint bylaws in the event
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
^.J ~ COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '^\" to H,P, 1426, L.D. 21 11
of issues related to overlapping responsibilities. The amendment also removes a section of
the bill that requires the board of trustees to initiate a district meeting on a general
obligation capital bond issue of $250,000 or greater and that removes the requirement for
the board to initiate either a referendum or a district meeting on a general obligation bond
issue of less than $250,000.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Defme
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2109
Committee Amendment CA_A_H838 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " H " to H.P. 1424, L.D. 2109, "An Act to Defme
"Public Education" and Clarify That a Private School Receiving Approval for Public
Tuition Must Be Located m the State"
Amend the bill by insertmg after section 3 the following:
'See. 4. Approval for receipt of public funds by private schools not located
within State; students currently enrolled. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised
Statutes, Title 20-A, section 2951, subsection 3, a private school that is not located within
the State that was approved for tuition purposes pursuant to Title 20-A, section 295 1 prior
to the effective date of this Act at which a student from the State is enrolled pursuant to
Title 20-A, section 5204, subsection 4 as of the effective date of this Act may continue to
receive the tuition rate for that student as calculated pursuant to Title 20-A, section 5806
until the student has completed the shident's secondary school education at the private
school, as long as the private school contmues to meet all requirements for approval under
Title 20-A, section 2951 other than the requirements of Title 20-A, section 2951, subsection
3,'
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, provides that a private
school approved for tuition purposes pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A,
section 5204, subsection 4 that is located outside of the State at which a student from the
State is enrolled pursuant to Title 20-A, section 5204, subsection 4 as of the effective date
of this legislation may continue to receive the tuition rate for that student calculated
pursuant to Title 20-A, section 5806 until the student has completed secondary school, as
long as the private school continues to meet all the requirements for approval.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2114
Committee Amendment CA_A_H863 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "//\» to H.P. 1429, L.D, 2114, "An Act Regarding
Public Preschool Programs Serving Children Who Are 3 Years of Age"
Amend the bill in section 13 in paragraph D in the last line (page 4, line 2 in L.D.) by
inserting after the followmg; "age" the following: 'and have not been identified as a child
with a disability pursuant to section 7001, subsection 1-B'
Amend the bill by reletteriag or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, clarifies that a person
who will be at least 3 years of age on October 15th of the school year and is not identified
as a child with a disability may enroll in a public preschool program if the program provides
instruction to children who are 3 years of age and have not been identified as a child with
a disability.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/04/26 t^RL
LD 2114 LR 2618(02)
An Act Regarding Public Preschool Programs Serving Children Who Are 3 Years of Age
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment <^L(" / p~/—
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Funding included in the Essential Programs and Services funding formula
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill expands the definition of a public preschool program to include children who are three years old and clarifies
that students who are both three years old and identified as having a disability are eligible for state subsidy, but
students who are three years old and are not identified as having a disability are not eligible for state subsidy. St
subsidy for preschool programming for students who are three years old and are identified as having a disability is
included in the Essential Programs and Services funding formula and therefore this bill does not provide any
additional funds.
LR2618(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Make Permanent the Affordable Housing Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2116
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: RANA, CURRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-W

Legislative Document
No. 2116
H.P. 1431
House of Representatives, January 7, 2026
An Act to Make Permanent the Affordable Housing Income Tax 
Credit
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RANA of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo and
Representatives: FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, GATTINE of Westbrook, GERE of 
Kennebunkport, Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5219-WW, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 555, §6, is 
amended to read:
3.  Maximum credit; carry-forward.  The total credit amount available pursuant to 
this section and section 2534 to be allocated by the authority for each calendar year 
beginning on or after January 1, 2021 and ending on or before December 31, 2028 is subject 
to the following limitations.
A.  The total allocation may not exceed $10,000,000.  Any portion of that amount not 
allocated in a calendar year may be carried forward and available to be allocated in 
subsequent calendar years, except that:
(1)  Any previously allocated credits returned to the authority, excluding any 
credits recaptured under subsection 7, must be added to that amount; and
(2)  The authority may not allocate more than $15,000,000 in any calendar year.
B.  No more than 20% of credits allocated in any calendar year may be allocated under 
subsection 2, paragraph B.
C.  Ten percent of credits first available to be allocated in any calendar year must be 
set aside to be allocated for the purpose of qualified rural development preservation 
projects pursuant to subsection 2, paragraph B.  Any portion of the amount under this 
paragraph not allocated in a calendar year must be carried forward and be available to 
be allocated in subsequent calendar years for the purpose of qualified rural 
development preservation projects.  To the extent that any amounts set aside under this 
paragraph are not allocated on or before December 31, 2028, those amounts may be 
allocated by the authority without regard to whether the project is a qualified rural 
development preservation project.
D.  Only those credits that have been carried forward or returned, excluding any credits 
recaptured under subsection 7, as described in this subsection may be allocated by the 
authority after December 31, 2028.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the provision of law that terminates the income tax credit for 
affordable housing on December 31, 2028.
An Act to Enhance the Safety of Judicial and Elected Officials, Constitutional
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2121
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H1057 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " f\ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H,P, 1436,
L.D, 2121, "An Act to Enhance the Safety of Judicial and Elected Officials, Constitutional
Officers and the State Auditor by Allowing Certain Personal Information to Be Removed
from Designated Public Records"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 2 to 4.
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment r^itfSv^s the pilot project, report and appropriations and allocations
sections.
SPONSORED BY:
(Representative GATTINE, D.)
TOWN: Westbrook
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/13/26 t'RL
LD 2121 LR 2650(07)
Resolve, to Convene a Working Group to Study Methods for Enhancing the Safety of Judicial and
Elected Officials
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "/\" to Committee Amendment "A" (\\ -1 QS")
Sponsor; Rep. Gattine ofWestbrook
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Appt'opriations/Allocations
General Fund
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
$0
$0
($60,280)
($60,280)
($60,280) ($60,280)
$0
$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment removes the pilot program and the corresponding appropriation from the bill.
LR2650(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Enhance the Safety of Judicial and Elected Officials, Constitutional
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2121
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S687 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1436,
L,D. 2121, "An Act to Enhance the Safety of Judicial and Elected Officials, Constitutional
Officers and the State Auditor by Allowing Certain Personal Information to Be Removed
from Designated Public Records"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 2 to 4.
Amend the amendment by relettcring or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment removes the pilot project, report and appropriations and allocations
sections.
SPONSORED BY: llotU^a -5-^
[o-Ut
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.)
COUNTY: Androscoggin
NSCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/11/26 t'RL
LD 2121 LR 2650(05)
Resolve, to Convene a Working Group to Study Methods for Enhancing the Safety of Judicial and
Elected Officials
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'M" to Committee Amendment "A" C5 (
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin
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/AIIocafions
General Fund
$0
$0
(S60,280)
($60,280)
($60,280)
($60,280)
$0
so
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment removes the pilot program and the corresponding the appropriation from the bill.
LR2650(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of]
An Act to Expand Reimbursement for Treatment in Place, Community
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2119
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H970 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " /\ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H,P. 1434,
L,D, 2119, "An Act to Expand Reimbursement for Treatment in Place, Community
Paramedicine and Alternate Destination Transport"
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 2 the following:
'See. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following
appropriations and allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of MaineCare Services 0129
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to the Department of Health and Human Services for
a contract to review MaineCare reimbursement for basic life and advanced life support
treatment provided by ambulance providers,
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther $0 $138,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $138,000
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther $0 $138,000
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $138,000
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
HOUSE AMENDMENT
HOUSE AMENDMENT "/^" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1434, L.D.2119
A
Tliis amendment AttaWs]
inadvertently omitted fi^pm. fh
SPONSORED Bk
SUMMARY
, an appropriations and allocations section that was
^mmittee amendment.
(Representative MEYER, M.)
TOWN; Eliot
FISCAL NOTE REQIHKED
(See attached)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/02/26 I^KL
LD 2119 LR 2793(04)
Resolve, to Review Reimbursement for Certain Emergency Medical Services
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ^ to Committee Amendment "A" (H -W)
Sponsor: Rep. Meyer of Eliot
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 $138,000 $0 $0
Ippropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $138,000 $0 $0
Federal Expenditures Fund $0 $138,000 $0 $0
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $0 $138,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The amendment includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of
$138,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 for a contract to review MaineCare reimbursement for Basic Life and Advance Life
Support treatment provided by ambulance providers. A Federal Expendihires Fund allocation is also included in this
bill for the FMAP match.
LR2793(04)" Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Increase the Cap on Bonds Issued by the Maine State
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2127
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Sponsors: CURRY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4907

Legislative Document
No. 2127
S.P. 813
In Senate, January 7, 2026
An Act to Increase the Cap on Bonds Issued by the Maine State 
Housing Authority to Reflect Current Housing Production Needs in 
the State
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4907, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2023, c. 559, §1, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Limitations on amount of outstanding principal.  The Maine State Housing 
Authority may not at any time have an aggregate principal amount outstanding, in excess 
of $3,000,000,000 $4,000,000,000 of mortgage purchase bonds secured by the Housing 
Reserve Fund or a Capital Reserve Fund to which section 4906, subsection 3, paragraph A 
applies.  Mortgage purchase bonds of the Maine State Housing Authority secured by capital 
reserve funds to which section 4906, subsection 3, paragraph A does not apply, bond or 
mortgage insurance, direct or indirect contract with the United States, purchase or 
repurchase agreement of guaranty with a banking or other financial organization or other 
credit arrangements securing the bonds may be issued up to $100,000,000 per calendar year 
in an aggregate principal amount outstanding at any time not to exceed $300,000,000.
SUMMARY
This bill increases from $3,000,000,000 to $4,000,000,000 the cap on certain mortgage 
purchase bonds issued by the Maine State Housing Authority.
An Act to Reorganize
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2128
Committee Amendment CA_A_S530 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /\ "to S.P, 817, L.D. 2128, "An Act to Reorganize
the Emergency Medical Services' Board to Implement the Recommendations of the Blue
Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State"
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the 14th line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by
inserting after the following: "mymciEal" the following; 'fire department*
Amend the bill in section 4 in paragraph M in the 3rd line (page 2, line 3 in L.D.) by
inserting after the following: "mattens" the following: 'and the Joint standing committee of
the Leeislature havine jurisdiction over emergency medical services persomiel licensine
matters'
Amend the bill in section 4 in paragraph M in the 4th line (page 2, line 4 in L.D.) by
striking out the following: "Ihe" and inserting the following: 'Either'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies that one member of the Emergency Medical Services' Board
must represent a municipal fire department administration instead of a municipal
administration as in the bill. The amendment also requires that the board's annual report
required by the bill be submitted to an additional legislative committee, the joint standing
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over emergency medical services
personnel licensing matters, and provides authority for that committee to report out
legislation related to the recommendation of the board in its annual report.
FISCAL NOTE REQUmED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 02/26/26
t^Rt.
LD 2128 LR 2781(02)
An Act to Reorganize the Emergency Medical Services' Board to Implement the Recommendations of
the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ^(^cr^
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required? Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor savings - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any savings to the Department of Public Safety to implement the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR2781(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Prohibit
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2129
Committee Amendment CA_A_S551 (Senate)
Amends: 14 MRSA §4655

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S,P, 818, L.D. 2129, "An Act to Prohibit
Liens on Principal Residences and Wage Garnishments for Medical Debt"
Amend the bill in section 5 in paragraph F in the first line (page 1, line 22 in L.D.) by
striking out the following; "A" and inserting the following; 'Notwithstandine paraeraphs A
and B. a"
Amend the bill by insertuig after section 5 the following:
'See. 6. 14 MRSA §4655 is amended by enacting at the end a new paragraph to read:
Notwithstandine this section and any other provision of law to the contrary, interest
may not be collected upon execution of a iudament related to any disposition of Dropertv
subject to any lien or attachment of a judgment debtor's orincipal place of residence based
on medical debt as defined in Title 32. section 11002. subsection 7-A for the amount of
interest that has accumulated on the medical debt subject to that lien on or after the date on
which section 4422. subsection 1. paragraph F takes effect.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment makes a technical change to the bill. The amendment also requires a
court, in any action to execute a judgment involving the attachment of a consumer's
principal place of residence based on medical debt, to exclude any interest on medical debt
that has accumulated on or after the effective date of this legislation.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/09/26 t-KL
LD 2129 LR 2603(02)
An Act to Prohibit Liens on Principal Residences and Wage Garnishments for Medical Debt
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ^{{ 5' SSl
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 Impacf Statements
This bill may decrease the number of civil suits filed in the courf system, The Judicial Branch may realize some '"{nor
reduction of workload and administrative costs associated with the minimal number of cases that will no longei
filed. Collection of filing fees will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts,
LR2603(02)" Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Preserve and Improve Access to Nursing Facility Services
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2131
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GROHOSKI, EATON

Legislative Document
No. 2131
S.P. 824
In Senate, January 7, 2026
An Act to Preserve and Improve Access to Nursing Facility Services 
in the State
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative EATON of Deer Isle and
Senators: CURRY of Waldo, MOORE of Washington, TIPPING of Penobscot, 
Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, DHALAC of South Portland, DUCHARME of 
Madison, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, STOVER of Boothbay.
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 establish a system to maintain and increase access to nursing home 
services statewide and to develop strategies to recruit and retain a workforce for nursing 
homes.
An Act to Support Victims of
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2136
Committee Amendment CA_A_H865 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " /\. " to S,P. 835, L.D. 2136 "An Act to Support Victims of
Trafficking in Maine in Response to Federal Funding Cuts"
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble.
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following;
"See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative; Provides one-time funding for anti-traffioking services.
GENERAL FUND 202S-26 2026-27
AllOther $0 $317,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $317,000
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause.
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
/ ) SUMMARY
This amendment rem^e^the emergency preamble and the emergency clause and
delays the funding until fijfcaj^ear 20^6^,7,
SPONSOREDfBY:
(Representative MEYER, M.)
TOWN: Eliot
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/18/26 L.Ki-
LD 2136 LR 2918(04)
An Act to Support Victims of Trafficking in IVIaine in Response to Federal Funding Cuts
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ^ to Original Bill (^ - &{p^)
Sponsor: Rep. Meyer of Eliot
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 ($317,000) $317,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund ($317,000) $317,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment moves the one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of
$317,000 from fiscal year 2025-26 to fiscal year 2026-27.
LK2918(04)" Fiscal Note" Page 1 of 1
An Act to Support Victims of Trafficking in Maine in Response to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2136
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: NANGLE

Legislative Document
No. 2136
S.P. 835
In Senate, January 7, 2026
An Act to Support Victims of Trafficking in Maine in Response to 
Federal Funding Cuts
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, federal funding for anti-trafficking services has been delayed; and
Whereas, this creates a gap in funding key services for survivors of human trafficking 
in Maine; 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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for anti-trafficking services.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$317,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$317,000
$0
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding to support the Preble Street anti-trafficking 
services program in order to replace federal funding that has been delayed.
An Act to Provide Funding to Keep Maine Veterans Housed
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2135
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: NANGLE

Legislative Document
No. 2135
S.P. 834
In Senate, January 7, 2026
An Act to Provide Funding to Keep Maine Veterans Housed
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CURRY of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF
Veterans Services 0110
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to Preble Street to replace grant funding for landlord 
incentives, marketing and advertising and past rental debts to support permanent supportive 
housing for veteran populations.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$0
$90,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$0
$90,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding to Preble Street to replace grant funding for 
landlord incentives, marketing and advertising and past rental debts to support permanent 
supportive housing for veteran populations.