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An Act to Update Certain
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0122
Committee Amendment CA_A_S259 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §4037-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"^" to S.P. 43, L,D. 122, "An Act to Update Certain
Laws Regarding Extended Care and Adoption"
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following;
"See. 3. 22 MRSA §4037-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 402, §5, is repealed
and the following enacted in its place:
3. Mandated review. For each person who qualifies for extended care and suDport
under this section and who is 18< 19 or 20 years of aee. the •District Court shall hold a
judicial review hearine at least once every 12 months.1
Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following;
'See. 4. 22 MRSA §4037-A, sub-§3-A is enacted to read:
3-A. Review oiLmQtLonj The depaftment. the court or the oerson who qualifies for
extendeci care and supDort unider this sectioii may move for mdicial review.
Sec. 5. 22 MRSA §4037-A, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6. Judicial review hea dug, At a iudicial review heaijne conciuctecl under subsection
3 or in response to a motion under subsection 3-A. the court shall hear evidence and shaN
consider the original reason for the extended care and support of the person and tlie
aRi'eement of extended care and support between the department and tlie oerson, Tlie court
shall, after hearing or by agreement, make written fmdines. based on a preponderance of
the evidence, that determine;
A. The safety of the person in the uerson's ulacement:
B, Tlie.sei'vices neede^to the verson fj-oin extended care and supDort tQ
independent livine; and
C. The coinutiance of the parties to the aereement of extended care and supyort.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" U" to S.P, 43, L.U.122
In a judicial review order, the court may order either the clepaflment or the person of both
to comply with the agreement of extended care and siiDoort but may not order the
department to pay for a specific Dlacement,'
Amend the bill by relettering or fenunibefing any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, clarifies that if a person
who is 18, 19, 20, 21 or 22 years of age is part of the extended care program, the person,
the Department of Health and Human Services or the court may, regardless of whether an
annual judicial review is required, file a motion requesting a judicial review.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Eliminate the Provision of the Maine Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0131
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BAILEY
Amends: 39-A MRSA §403

Legislative Document
No. 131
S.P. 67
In Senate, January 8, 2025
An Act to Eliminate the Provision of the Maine Workers' 
Compensation Act of 1992 That Allows an Employer Member of a 
Group Self-insurer to Insure Its Employees Through a Fronting 
Arrangement
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BAILEY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §403, sub-§4-B, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 393, §1, is 
repealed.
Sec. 2.  39-A MRSA §403, sub-§4-C, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 393, §2, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates the authority for an employer member of a group self-insurer to 
form workers' compensation fronting company arrangements.
An Act to Expand the Membership of the Homeland Security
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0120
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CYRWAY
Amends: 37-B MRSA §708

Legislative Document
No. 120
S.P. 36
In Senate, January 8, 2025
An Act to Expand the Membership of the Homeland Security 
Advisory Council
Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant 
to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §708, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 529, §1 and c. 657, 
Pt. W, §6, is further amended to read:
1.  Membership.  The council is composed of the following 9 11 members:
A.  The director;
B.  The Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management;
C.  The Commissioner of Public Safety;
D.  The Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention within the 
Department of Health and Human Services;
E.  The Chief of the State Police within the Department of Public Safety;
F.  A representative of the Governor;
G.  The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife or the commissioner's designee;
H.  The Commissioner of Marine Resources or the commissioner's designee; and
I.  The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the commissioner's 
designee.;
J.  The Chief Information Officer within the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Office of Information Technology or the Chief Information 
Officer's designee; and
K.  The director of the Maine School Safety Center established within the Department 
of Education.
The director is the chair of the council.  The Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and 
Emergency Management is the advisor of the council.  Commissioner designees must be 
uniformed law enforcement personnel.
SUMMARY
This bill adds to the Homeland Security Advisory Council 2 additional members: The 
Chief Information Officer within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Office of Information Technology or the Chief Information Officer's designee; and the 
director of the Maine School Safety Center established within the Department of Education.
An Act to Provide Compensation to Members of the Permanent
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0135
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, GATTINE
Amends: 5 MRSA §12004-I, 5 MRSA §7029

Legislative Document
No. 135
S.P. 71
In Senate, January 8, 2025
An Act to Provide Compensation to Members of the Permanent 
Commission on the Status of Women to Enhance Equitable 
Commission Participation from Across the State
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook and
Senators: DUSON of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, STOVER of 
Boothbay.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §12004-I, sub-§88-A, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 191, §2, is 
amended to read:
88-A.  
Women
Permanent Commission on the 
Status of Women
Not Authorized 
Expenses and 
Legislative Per 
Diem
MRSA §7029
SUMMARY
This bill sets the compensation rate at the legislative per diem and specifically 
authorizes expenses for members of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women.  
Under current law, commission members are not authorized to receive compensation for 
their service.
An Act to Expand the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0120
Committee Amendment CA_A_S167 (Senate)
Amends: 37-B MRSA §708

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /-{-» to S.P. 36, L.D. 120, "An Act to Expand the
Membership of the Homeland Security Advisory Council"
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
.12 following:
'See. 1. 37-B MRSA §708, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2011, c. 529, §1 and
amended by c,.657, Pt. W, §6, is further amended to read: . . .. '
1. Membership. The council is composed of the following 911 members:
A. The director or the director's desienee;
B, The Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pr the
commissioner's desipnee;
C. The Commissioner of Public Safety or the coimiussioner's designee;
D, The Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention within (he
Department of Health and Human Services or the .director's designee;
E. The Chief of the State Police within the Department of Public Safety or the chiefs
designee;
F. A representative of the Governor;
G. The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife or the commissioner's designee;
H. The Commissioner of Marine Resources or the commissioner's designee; and
I. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the commissioner's
designee^i
J, The Chief Information Officer of the Office of Information Technoloev withm_the
Department QfAdmjnjs^^^^^^ and Financial Services or the officer's desienee:And
K. The director of the Maine School Safety Center established within the Department
of Education or the director's desienee.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
HOS
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " M " to S.P, 36, L.U. 1.20 / ^ •' ] (it
The director is the chair of the council. The Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and
Emergency Management is the advisor of the council. Commissioner designees must be
uniformed law enforceiuent personnel.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment changes the membership of the Homeland Security Advisory Council
by including the designee of any ex officio member,
FISCAL NOTE REQUDIED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04/15/25 t-Ki-
LD 120 LR 184(02)
An Act to Expand the Membership of the Homeland Security Advisory Council
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^*(c^- j (^
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
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 director of the Maine School Safety Center, or
the direcfor's designee, serving on the council can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LRO 184(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0139
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BAILEY

Legislative Document
No. 139
S.P. 75
In Senate, January 8, 2025
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
to Establish a Pilot Program for the Electronic Tagging of Deer
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BAILEY of York.
Cosponsored by Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, HICKMAN of Kennebec, NANGLE of 
Cumberland, TIPPING of Penobscot, Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, EATON 
of Deer Isle, TERRY of Gorham, WEBB of Durham.
Sec. 1.  Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to establish pilot 
program for electronic tagging of deer. Resolved:  That the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall establish a pilot program for the electronic tagging of harvested 
deer. The department may establish parameters for the program, including the length of the 
pilot program, the designation of certain areas and registration stations where electronic 
tagging is permitted and any other requirements the department determines necessary. The 
department shall submit a report regarding the pilot program, including suggested 
legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife no later than 
December 3, 2025. The committee may report out a bill based on the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to establish a pilot 
program for the electronic tagging of harvested deer. The bill also requires the department 
to submit a report regarding the pilot program to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife no later than December 3, 2025 and authorizes the committee to 
report out a bill based on the report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.
An Act to Prohibit.
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0142
Committee Amendment CA_A_S94 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 78,- L.D. 142, "An Act to Prohibit. 
Financial Institutions from Charging Multiple Fees for Attempted Withdrawals Involving 
Insufficient Funds" 
Amend the bill by stl'iking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Financial Institutions to Issue Guidance Related to 
the Charging of Multiple Fees for Attempted Withdrawals Involving Insufficient 
Funds' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Guidance related to charging multiple fees for attempted 
withdrawals involving insufficient funds. Resolved: That, no later than Januaiy 1, 
2026, the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Financial 
Institutions shall issue written guidance to state-chartered financial institutions and credit 
unions on the charging of multiple fees for attempted withdrawals involving insufficient 
funds. Before developing the written guidance required by this section, the bureau shall 
review any guidance issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the National 
Credit Union Administl'ation related to overdraft and insufficient funds fees and consult 
with statewide associations representing state-chattered financial institutions and cl'edit 
unions.' 
Amend the bill by relettel'ing or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or section 
numbet· to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the bill with 
a resolve. The amendment dil'ects the Depattment of Professional and Financial Regulation; 
Bureau of Financial Institutions to issue guidance, no later than January 1, 2026, to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 78, L.D. 142 t S- °I ll) • 
financial institutions and credit unions authorized to do business in this State related to the 
charging of multiple fees fo1· attempted withdrnwals involving insufficient funds. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/10/25 L-Rl-
LD 142 
LR 230(02) 
An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Charging Multiple Fees for Attempted Withdrawals 
Involving Insufficient Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" ( 5, CJlf) 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insm·ance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Re,1enue Funds . 
Any additional costs to the Depa1tment of Professional and Financial Regulation from the provisions of this bill are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0230(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act to Provide Limited Immunity to Maine Human Rights
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0141
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARNEY
Amends: 5 MRSA §4612

Legislative Document
No. 141
S.P. 77
In Senate, January 14, 2025
An Act to Provide Limited Immunity to Maine Human Rights 
Commission Mediators
Submitted by the Maine Human Rights Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4612, sub-§1, ¶C is enacted to read:
C.  The commission shall contract with impartial mediators for the 3rd-party neutral 
mediation program under paragraph A. For the purposes of this section, while carrying 
out their official duties, mediators are considered state employees and are entitled to 
the immunity provided to state employees under the Maine Tort Claims Act.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Maine Human Rights Act to provide limited immunity to Maine 
Human Rights Commission mediators while acting as mediators for the commission's 3rd-
party neutral mediation program.
An Act to Improve
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0143
Committee Amendment CA_A_S12 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/Jr " to S.P. 79, L.D. 143, "An Act to Improve 
Women's Health and Economic Security by Funding Family Planning Services" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority repoit of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/25/25 LRL 
LD143 
LR405(02) 
An Act to Improve Women's Health and Economic Security by Funding Family Planning Services 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/:\" ( S· \V 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
- ) 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Approprintions/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail nnd Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2025-26 
FY2026-27 
$6,180,000 
$6,180,000 
$6,180,000 
$6,180,000 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$6,180,000 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$6,180,000 
$6,180,000 
The bill includes annual General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $6,180,000 
beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to be distl'ibuted to a single grantee who will provide management and oversight of 
the delivery of family planning services. 
LR0405(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1-
An Act to Incrementally Increase the Homestead Property Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0140
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BALDACCI
Amends: 36 MRSA §683

Legislative Document
No. 140
S.P. 76
In Senate, January 14, 2025
An Act to Incrementally Increase the Homestead Property Tax 
Exemption
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senators: BAILEY of York, CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative: 
ROEDER of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §683, sub-§1-B, as amended by PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. H, §2, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place:
1-B.  Additional exemption; inflation adjustment.  A homestead eligible for an 
exemption under subsection 1 is eligible for an additional exemption as provided in this 
subsection:
A. For property tax years beginning before April 1, 2016, $5,000 of the just value of 
the homestead;
B.  For property tax years beginning April 1, 2017, April 1, 2018 and April 1, 2019, 
$10,000 of the just value of the homestead;
C.  For property tax years beginning April 1, 2020, April 1, 2021, April 1, 2022, April 
1, 2023, April 1, 2024 and April 1, 2025, $15,000 of the just value of the homestead; 
and
D.  For property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2026, $10,000 of the just value 
of the homestead for each property tax year in addition to the amount under paragraph 
C, until the additional exemption under this subsection is equal to $85,000.  
Beginning with property tax years beginning April 1, 2033, the State Tax Assessor annually 
shall multiply the amount of the exemption under this subsection and subsection 1 by the 
cost-of-living adjustment. For the purposes of this section, "cost-of-living adjustment" 
means the Chained Consumer Price Index, as defined in section 5402, subsection 1, for the 
12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained 
Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2032.
SUMMARY
This bill, for property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2026,  increases the 
homestead property tax exemption by $10,000 of the just value of the homestead each 
property tax year until the total exemption reaches $95,000.  In subsequent property tax 
years, the exemption amount is adjusted annually for inflation.
An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Charging Multiple
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0142
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: LIBBY
Amends: 9-B MRSA §241

Legislative Document
No. 142
S.P. 78
In Senate, January 14, 2025
An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Charging Multiple 
Fees for Attempted Withdrawals Involving Insufficient Funds
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: BERNARD of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  9-B MRSA §241, sub-§16 is enacted to read:
16.  Prohibition on charging more than one fee for insufficient funds associated 
with the same withdrawal transaction.  A financial institution authorized to do business 
in this State or a credit union authorized to do business in this State may not charge a 
customer's account more than one fee for insufficient funds associated with the same 
withdrawal transaction even if more than one withdrawal attempt is made.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a financial institution or credit union from charging a customer's 
account more than one fee for insufficient funds associated with the same withdrawal 
transaction even if more than one withdrawal attempt is made.
An Act to Provide
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0135
Committee Amendment CA_A_S53 (Senate)
Amends: 5 MRSA §7030-E, 5 MRSA §12004, 5 MRSA §7029

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^' to S.P. 71, L,D. 135, "An Act to Provide
Compensation to Members of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to
Enhance Equitable Commission Participation from Across the State"
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. I. 5 MRSA §7030-E, as enacted by PL 2009,c. 191,§ 1, is amended to read:
§7030-E. Meetings; compensation
The commission shall meet at the call of the chair not less than 4 times each year,
Mileape and toll reimbursement for commission members are authorized for up to 2
meetings per year.
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §12004-1, sub-§88-A, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 191, §2, is
amended to read:
88-A.
Women Permanent Commission on the Not Authorized 5 MRSA §7029 '<'1
Status of Women Mileaee and toll
reimbursement for UP
to 2 meetines per
year
See. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692
Initiative: Provides allocations to provide mileage and toll reimbursement for up to 2
meetings per year for members of the Permanent Commission on the Stahis of Women.
OTHER SPECIAL RE VENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
ROS
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /^" to S.P. 71, L.D. 135
All Other $3,290 $3,290
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,290 $3,290
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill. It authorizes members of the Permanent Commission
on the Status of Women to receive mileage and toll reimbursement for up to 2 meetings
per year. It atso adds an appropriations and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Pnge2-132LR0091(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/07/25 I^Kt-
LD 135 LR 91(02)
An Act to Provide Compensation to Members of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women
to Enhance Equitable Commission Participation from Across the State
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/^ ^5"<
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Appropriations/AHocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $3,290 $3,290 $3,290 $3,290
fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $3,290 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to the
Department of Secretary of State to provide mileage and toll reimbursement for up to 2 meetings per year for
members of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women.
LR0091(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act Pertaining to Sales and Use Tax Exemptions for Durable Medical
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0145
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S711 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "/^ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S,P. 81,
L.D. 145, "An Act Pertaining to Sales and Use Tax Exemptions for Durable Medical
Equipment, Breast Pumps and Mobility-enhancing Equipment"
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following;
'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following;
'An Act to Provide Funding to the Office of Aging and Disability Services to Support
the Long-term Care Ombudsman* '
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the title and inserting the
following:
'Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140
Initiative: Provides one-time funding in the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central
Office program to support the delivery of long-term care ombudsman services in Aroostook
County.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AHOther $0 $107,425
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $107,425
"
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SENATE AMENDMENT
^
SENATE AMENDMENT " ^ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" lo S.P. 81, L.D. 145 (j^> ~\ \ \
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill and Committee Amendment "A" with fimdiug to the
Office of Aging and Disa^jijy, Servj
care ombudsman in AroQ§tbj6^Coi
Office of Aging and Disal^i^ServieSp Cqrilrajl Q^ce^j-ogram to support the long-term
u
SPONSORED BY:
(Senator ROTUNDO,M.)
COUNTY: Androscoggin
FISCALNOTE REQUIRED
(8w»tt»<btd)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04,14/26 I^Kt-
LD 145 LR 538(04)
An Act Pertaining to Sales and Use Tax Exemptions for Durable Medical Equipment, Breast Pumps
and Mobility-enhancing Equipment
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '^ to Committee Amendment "A" [ 5 'r\ \\
Sponsor; Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Fiscal Note
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
($297,350) ($623,125) ($768,550) ($806,550)
$0
$107,425
$0
$0
Revenue
General Fund
Other Special Revenue Funds
$297,350
$15,650
$730,550
$38,450
$768,550
$40,450
$806,550
$42,450
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment strikes the bill and associated revenue, and replaces with a one-time General Fund appropriation of
$107,425 to the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program in fiscal year 2026-27 to support the
delivery of long-term care ombudsman services in Aroostook County,
LR0538(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Pertaining to Sales and Use Tax Exemptions for Durable Medical Equipment,
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0145
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H1072 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " ^ »to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 81, L.D.
145, "An Act Pertaining to Sales and Use Tax Exemptions for Durable Medical Equipment,
Breast Pumps and Mobility-enhancing Equipment"
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following:
'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'An Act to Provide Funding to the Office of Aging and Disability Services to Support
the Long-term Care Ombudsman' '
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the title and inserting the
following:
'Amend the bill by striking out everythuig after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
"See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of Aging and DisabUity Services Central Office 0140
Initiative; Provides one-time funding in the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central
Office program to support the delivery of long-term care ombudsman services in Aroostook
County.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $0 $107,425
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $107,425
"
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
Page t - 132LR0538(05)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
HOUSE AMENDMENT " f\ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S,P. 81, L.D. 145
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces die bill and Committee Amendment "A" with funding to the
Office of Aging and Disa^lity Services Central Office program to support the long-term
care ombudsman in Aro^st^ok County.
SPONSORED BY;
(Representative GATTINE, D.)
TOWN: Westbrook
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Page2-132LR0538(05)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04,14/26 t-Ki-
LD 145 LR 538(05)
An Act Pertaining to Sales and Use Tax Exemptions for Durable Medical Equipment, Breast Pumps
and Mobility-enhancing Equipment
Fiscal Note for House Amendment '^" to Committee Amendment tfA"( \\- (QU;
Sponsor; Rep. Gattihe ofWestbrook
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
($297,350) ($623,125) ($768,550) ($806,550)
$0
$107,425
$0
$0
Revenue
General Fund
Other Special Revenue Funds
$297,350
$15,650
$730,550
$38,450
$768,550
$40,450
$806,550
$42,450
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment strikes tile biil and associated revenue, and replaces with a one-time General Fund appropriation of
$107,425 to the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program in fiscal year 2026-27 to support the
delivery of long-term care ombudsman services in Aroostook County.
LR0538(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act to Increase the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0146
Committee Amendment CA_A_S76 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft " to S.P, 82, L.D. 146, "An Act to Increase the
Maximum Amount of the Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit That May be Taken
in a Year"
Amend the bill by incofporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/26/25 i-Kt^
LD 146 LR 525(02)
An Act to Increase the Mlaximum Amount of the Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit That
May be Taken in a Year
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/[* ( <^-
Committee: Taxation
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
Revenue
General Fund
Other Special Revenue Funds
$0
$142,500 $142,500 $1,187,500
$0 ($142,500) ($142,500) ($1,187,500)
$0 ($7,500) ($7,500) ($62,500)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a revenue decrease to the Bureau of Revenue Services within the Department of
Administrative and Financial Services of $142,500 in fiscal year 2026-27 by changing the maximum tax credit
allowed for certified historic structure rehabilitation projects for the first 2 years in which a credit may be claimed. It
changes the maximum from $5,000,000 in each of the first 2 years to $10,000,000 total across tlie first 2 years
combined beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
LR0525(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0150
Committee Amendment CA_A_H528 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 83, L.D. 150, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election 
of the Treasurer of State" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
• SUMMARY 
This amendment, .which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24/25 LRL 
LD 150 
LR 422(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular 
Election of the Treasurer of State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A {H-5'2J ~ 
Committee: State and Local Government 
/ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-25 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secreta1y of State's budget includes sufficient funds to acconm1odate one ballot of average length for the gepr -1 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a se, 
.t 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $341,000 may be required. 
LR0422(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0147
Committee Amendment CA_A_H530 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f\" to H.P. 80, L.D. 147, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election 
of the Secretary of State" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note, 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24/25 LRL 
LD147 
LR420(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular 
Referendum Costs 
Election of the Secretary of State 
• 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendmen{ ''ft:.., ~ 
-!"::? 't::>'\ 
Committee: State and Local Government 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
M.onth/Y ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-25 
General 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the genen 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $341,000 may b~ required. 
LR0420(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Amend the Freedom of Access Act to Require a Specific
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0152
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: LIBBY
Amends: 1 MRSA §408-A

Legislative Document
No. 152
H.P. 85
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Amend the Freedom of Access Act to Require a Specific 
Time Frame for Agencies to Comply with Requests for Public 
Records
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Representatives: LOOKNER of Portland, SINCLAIR of Bath.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §408-A, first ¶, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 662, §5, is amended to 
read:
Except as otherwise provided by statute, a person has the right to inspect and copy any 
public record in accordance with this section within a reasonable time of making 30 days 
after the date on which the request to inspect or copy the public record is made.
Sec. 2.  1 MRSA §408-A, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2023, c. 155, §1, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Acknowledgment; clarification; time estimate; cost estimate.  The agency or 
official having custody or control of a public record shall acknowledge receipt of a request 
made according to this section within 5 working days of receiving the request and may 
request clarification concerning which public record or public records are being requested.  
Within a reasonable time of receiving the request, the agency or official shall provide a 
good faith, nonbinding estimate of the time frame within which the agency or official will 
comply with the request and a cost estimate as provided in subsection 9.  The agency or 
official shall make a good faith effort to fully respond to the request within the estimated 
time frame but must fully respond within 30 days after the date on which the request was 
made.  For purposes of this subsection, the date a request is received is the date a sufficient 
description of the public record is received by the agency or official at the office responsible 
for maintaining the public record.  An agency or official that receives a request for a public 
record that is maintained by that agency but is not maintained by the office that received 
the request shall forward the request to the office of the agency or official that maintains 
the record, without willful delay, and shall notify the requester that the request has been 
forwarded and that the office to which the request has been forwarded will acknowledge 
receipt within 5 working days of receiving the request.
SUMMARY
Under current law, the Freedom of Access Act requires that an agency or official 
having custody or control of a public record must comply with a request for public records 
made under the Act within a reasonable time. This bill amends the Act to require that 
agencies or officials comply with a request within 30 days after the date on which the 
request is made.
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0149
Committee Amendment CA_A_H529 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,1\" to H.P. 82, L.D. 149, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election 
of the Attomey General" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority repo1t of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
Page I - l32LR0421(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24/25 LRL 
LD 149 
LR 421(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular 
Election of the Attorney General 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "J\ /H-6"" 2., 'r \ 
Committee: State and Local Government 
l f" 
} 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential cuiTent biem1ium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-25 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the ge· 
• l 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a st-, .d 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $341,000 may be required. 
LR0421(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Amend the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0154
Committee Amendment CA_A_H75 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to H,P, 87, L.D, 154, "An Act to Amend the
Transportation Laws"
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 7 and inserting the following;
'See. 7. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made,
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Highway and Bridge Capital 0406
Initiative: Eliminates the Secondary Road Program Fund and removes the base allocation,
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther ($500) ($500)
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($500) ($500)
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment removes changes to the State Railroad Preservation and Assistance
Act and adds an appropriations and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/17/25 ^Kl-
LD 154 LR 132(02)
An Act to Amend the Transportation Laws
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "y
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds ($500) ($500) ($500) ($500)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill repeals the Secondary Road Program Fund in the Department of Transportation and removes the $500 base
Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $500 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26.
The bill also codifies in statute a provision that is currently in unallocated language regarding transferring amounts
exceeding $100,000 from the unallocated balance in the Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation Highway
and Bridge Capital, Highway Light Capital, Maintenance and Operations and Multimodal Transportation Fund. Since
this provision is currently in unallocated language, no additional funding would be required for these programs,
LR0132(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Make Menstrual Products Available in Certain Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0155
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CLOUTIER, DAUGHTRY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6502

Legislative Document
No. 155
H.P. 88
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Make Menstrual Products Available in Certain Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and
Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, KUHN of Falmouth, MCCABE 
of Lewiston, MOONEN of Portland, MURPHY of Scarborough, Senators: PIERCE of 
Cumberland, TEPLER of Sagadahoc.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6502 is enacted to read:
§6502.  Access to menstrual products
A school administrative unit shall require its schools that serve students in any of 
grades 6 to 12 to make available menstrual products to students at no cost in all school 
bathrooms.  For purposes of this section, "menstrual products" means tampons and sanitary 
pads used with respect to menstruation.
SUMMARY
This bill requires school administrative units to require their schools that serve students 
in any of grades 6 to 12 to make available menstrual products to students at no cost in all 
school bathrooms.
An Act to Prohibit the Unauthorized Mooring of Watercraft
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0153
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MILLIKEN, MOORE
Amends: 38 MRSA §3-B

Legislative Document
No. 153
H.P. 86
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Prohibit the Unauthorized Mooring of Watercraft
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, DODGE of Belfast, EATON of Deer Isle, STROUT 
of Harrington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §3-B is enacted to read:
§3-B.  Mooring on privately owned or leased land
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Emergency" means an unexpected adverse event that exposes a person to physical 
harm if immediate action is not taken to prevent the harm or that exposes a watercraft 
to likely damage if a mooring is not used. 
B.  "Owner or lessee" means a person or group of persons that have a legal interest in 
a mooring or that have been granted rights of use of a mooring by the mooring's owner. 
2. Permission required. A person may not secure a watercraft to a mooring owned or 
leased by another person without permission of the owner or lessee.
3. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a Class E crime if: 
A.  The person refuses or fails to immediately release a watercraft from a mooring upon 
request of the owner or lessee and deprives the owner or lessee of use of the mooring;
B.  The person leaves a watercraft unattended and secured to a mooring and deprives 
the owner or lessee of the use of the mooring; or
C.  The person damages or drags the mooring. 
4. Restitution. In addition to any criminal penalty imposed for a violation of subsection 
2, a court shall order a person who violates subsection 2 to pay restitution to the owner or 
lessee of the mooring in an amount equal to any monetary expenses the owner or lessee 
incurs as a result of the unauthorized use of the mooring. 
5. Liability. An owner or lessee of a mooring is not liable for damages incurred by a 
person resulting from that person's use of the mooring without permission of the owner or 
lessee. 
6. Affirmative defense. It is an affirmative defense to an alleged violation of 
subsection 2 that: 
A.  A mooring is clearly marked in a manner indicating that it is a rental mooring, the 
mooring is vacant at the time the person secures a watercraft to it and reasonable efforts 
have been made to pay any mooring rental fee; or 
B.  A person secures a watercraft to a mooring during an emergency that is immediately 
reported to a law enforcement agency.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a person from securing a watercraft to a mooring without receiving 
permission from the mooring's owner or lessee and establishes penalties and exceptions to 
that prohibition.
An Act to Require
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0159
Committee Amendment CA_A_H153 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §401

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. ;2, L.D. 159, "An Act to Require 
Vehicle Registrations to Include the Next of Kin of the Vehicle Owner" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Require Motor Vehicle Certificates of Registration Oto Include a Space to 
List an Emergen_cy Contact' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §401, sub-§3, ,S, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
B. A certificate of registration that contains the name, place of residence and address 
of the registered owner. The reverse side of the certificate ofregistration must provide 
a blank space in which the registered owner may write the legal name and address of 
an emergency contact. 
Sec. 2. Emergency contact information; implementation by Secretary of 
State. The Department of the Secretary of State shall begin. issuing certificates of 
registration that comply with this Act when the Department of the Secretary of State 
replaces its stock of certificates of registration.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Secretary of State to provide a blank space on the reverse 
side of a motor vehicle certificate of registration that allows the registered owner to 
voluntarily provide the legal name and address of an emergency contact. The Department 
of the Secretary of State is required to begin issuing certificates of registration with space 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMIITEE AMENDMENT" A• to H.P. 92, L.D. 159 
fo,r emergency contact information when the department replaces its stock of certificates of 
registration. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/25 LRL 
LD159 
LR 524(02) 
An Act to Require Vehicle Registrations to Include the Next of Kin of the Vehicle Owner 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A• { H~/ fJ j \ 
Committ~e: Transportation 
~ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Secretary of State associated with this legislation are expected to be minor 
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0524(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1