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An Act to Increase the Maximum Permissible Size of Recreational
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0939
Sponsors: JACKSON, BLACK
Amends: 12 MRSA §9324, 12 MRSA §9325

Legislative Document
No. 939
H.P. 604
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
An Act to Increase the Maximum Permissible Size of Recreational 
Campfires
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 5, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: COOPER of Windham, CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, 
GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of Wilton, PLUECKER of Warren.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §9324, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 56, §4, is amended to 
read:
9.  Recreational campfires.  A person who kindles or uses a recreational campfire, 
other than a licensed camping facility, may not allow the recreational campfire to exceed 3 
feet 42 inches in diameter on the ground at the base of the fire or 3 feet in height.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §9325, sub-§2, ¶A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 56, §6, is further 
amended to read:
A.  A recreational campfire kindled when the ground is covered by snow or on a frozen 
body of water, as long as the recreational campfire does not exceed 3 feet 42 inches in 
diameter on the ground at the base of the fire and does not exceed 3 feet in height;
SUMMARY
This bill increases the maximum permissible size of a recreational campfire from 3 feet 
in diameter to 42 inches in diameter.
An Act Requiring Employers to Disclose Wage Ranges in Job
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0941
Sponsors: ARCHER
Amends: 26 MRSA §600-C

Legislative Document
No. 941
H.P. 606
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
An Act Requiring Employers to Disclose Wage Ranges in Job 
Postings
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 5, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARCHER of Saco.
Cosponsored by Representatives: JULIA of Waterville, MACIAS of Topsham, ROEDER of 
Bangor, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §600-C is enacted to read:
§600-C.  Posting of wage ranges
1. Wage range disclosure requirement. An employer that employs 10 or more 
employees shall include a range of prospective wages in any public or Internet job posting 
for a position of employment in the State. The wage range must reflect the employer's good 
faith estimate of the compensation that the employer reasonably expects to pay an 
employee filling the position at the time of posting.
2. Advisory nature of posting. A wage range posted pursuant to subsection 1 is 
advisory and not binding on the employer.  An employer acting in good faith may pay 
compensation for a position outside of the wage range posted for the position based upon 
factors such as market conditions or the experience or education of the employee.
3. Enforcement. The Department of Labor shall enforce this section.
4. Violations. A person that violates this section is subject to a penalty not to exceed 
$500.
SUMMARY
This bill requires an employer that employs 10 or more employees to include a wage 
range in any job posting for a position of employment in the State. An employer acting in 
good faith may pay an employee a wage different than the wage range based upon factors 
such as market conditions or the experience or education of the employee.
An Act to Amend the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0945
Committee Amendment CA_A_H83 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f\- " to H,P, 610, L.D. 945, "An Act to Amend the
Laws Governing the Powers and Responsibilities of the Maine Redevelopment Land B ank
Authority"
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the first line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by
striking out the followitig; "The redevelopment authority may acquire property" and
inserting the following: 'The redevelopment authority may acquire property'
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 5 in L,D.) by
striking out the following;", which may include" and inserting the followmg;', which may
include The followine are elieible properties for the purposes of this chapter'
Amend the bill by relettering or reuumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies eligible properties for the laws governing the powers of the
Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Increase Cash Prizes for Fishing Derbies
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0940
Sponsors: ALBERT, BERNARD
Amends: 12 MRSA §12504

Legislative Document
No. 940
H.P. 605
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
An Act to Increase Cash Prizes for Fishing Derbies
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 5, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ALBERT of Madawaska.
Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook and
Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, DAIGLE of Fort Kent, 
GUERRETTE of Caribou, MASON of Lisbon, SWALLOW of Houlton.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12504, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 2013, c. 358, §5, is 
further amended to read:
B.  Fixing the maximum total value of prizes that may be awarded at each derby as 
long as the maximum cash prize awarded at each derby does not exceed $50,000, 
except that for a derby held on Sebago Lake in Cumberland County and in conjunction 
with the department's fisheries management objectives, the maximum total value of 
prizes may not exceed $100,000.
SUMMARY
This bill makes a change to the provisions authorizing the adoption of rules governing 
fishing derbies to provide that the maximum cash prize that may be awarded at each derby 
is $50,000.
Resolve, to Increase
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0946
Committee Amendment CA_A_H291 (House)

132ND LEGISLATURE· 
COMMITTEE AMENDM.ENT «A "to H.P. 611, L.D, 946, "Resolve, to Increase 
Access to Energy Efficiency Program~ by Low-income and Moderate-income Residents" 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and in~e1ting thefollo,vilig: 
'Sec. 1. Electric vehicle rebates. Resolved: Tha~ the Efficien~y Mai~~ Trust shall 
ensure at least 1/2 of all funding available for electric vehicle rebates. dming the period. of 
the trust's 6th triennial plan developed by the trust in ·accordance with the M,a}ne ·1f~vJied 
Statutes, Title 35-A, section 10104, subsection 4 is distributed to low-incorn~. and 
mode1:ate-income residents of this State. 
Sec. 2. Energy efficiency programs. Resolved: Tl1at the Efficiency Maine Trust 
shall ensure at least 1/2 of all funding available for incentives for. weatherization and heat 
pumps for dwellings in the State during the period of the trust's 6th triennial plan developed 
by the trust in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 10104, 
subsection 4 is distributed for low-income and moderate-income residents of this State.' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumberii;ig any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
• 
• 
SUMMARY 
The amendment replaces the resolve. It requires the Efficiency Maine Trust, during 
the period of the trust's 6th triennial plan, to ensure that at least 1/2 of all available funding 
for electric vehicle rebates is distributed to low-income and moderate-income residents of 
the State and at least 1/2 of all available funding for incentives for weatherization and heat 
pumps for dwellings in the State is distributed for low-income and moderate-income 
residents of this State. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/28/25 LRL 
LD946 
LR 1843(02) 
Resolve, to Increase Access to Energy Efficiency Programs by Low-income and Moderate-income 
Residents 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~' (H- z__ 4 /) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
• 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Efficiency Maine Tlust 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Efficiency Maine Trust to adopt the changes in this bill are expected to be minor and can 
be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1843(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Increase Access to Energy Efficiency Programs by Low-
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0946
Sponsors: WARREN, TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 946
H.P. 611
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
Resolve, to Increase Access to Energy Efficiency Programs by Low-
income and Moderate-income Residents
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 5, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, GOLEK of Harpswell, Senator: TIPPING of 
Penobscot.
Sec. 1. Rules relating to electric vehicle rebates. Resolved: That the Efficiency 
Maine Trust shall amend its rules and modify procedures as necessary to provide that 1/2 
of all electric vehicle rebates distributed annually are distributed to low-income and 
moderate-income residents of this State.
Sec. 2. Rules relating to energy efficiency programs. Resolved: That the 
Efficiency Maine Trust shall amend its rules and modify procedures as necessary to provide 
that 1/2 of all funding distributed annually through residential incentives for homeowners 
investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy is distributed to low-income and 
moderate-income residents of this State, including, but not limited to, funding for heat 
pumps and appliances.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Efficiency Maine Trust to amend its rules relating to electric 
vehicle rebates and residential incentives for homeowners investing in energy efficiency 
and renewable energy to provide that 1/2 of the funds distributed annually through those 
programs are distributed to low-income and moderate-income residents of this State.
An Act to Clarify Overnight Docking at Mainland Ports for Certain
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0947
Sponsors: MATLACK, BEEBE-CENTER
Amends: 23 MRSA §4401

Legislative Document
No. 947
H.P. 612
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
An Act to Clarify Overnight Docking at Mainland Ports for Certain 
Island Ferry Vessels
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 5, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MATLACK of St. George.
Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and
Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, GEIGER of Rockland, RAY of Lincolnville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §4401, sub-§1 is enacted to read:
1.  Overnight docking on islands of ferry vessels.  The Department of Transportation 
shall allow a ferry vessel operating under this section to dock overnight at its island port or 
to dock overnight at a mainland port when that docking is common practice.
Sec. 2.  23 MRSA §4401, sub-§2 is enacted to read:
2.  Exception.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, the Department of Transportation may 
require a ferry vessel to dock at a mainland port or at an alternative island port for an 
emergency situation, including, but not limited to, an extreme weather event.
Sec. 3.  23 MRSA §4401, as amended by PL 1999, c. 20, §1, is further amended by 
enacting at the end a new paragraph to read:
The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.  Rules adopted 
pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to allow a ferry operated by the 
Maine State Ferry Service to dock overnight at its island port or to dock at a mainland port 
when that docking is common practice, with the exception that the department may require 
a ferry vessel to dock at a mainland port or at an alternative island port for an emergency 
situation, including, but not limited to, an extreme weather event.
An Act to Implement Certain Local Spending and Sourcing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0938
Sponsors: FLYNN
Amends: 22 MRSA §3104

Legislative Document
No. 938
H.P. 603
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
An Act to Implement Certain Local Spending and Sourcing 
Requirements Regarding the Statewide Supplemental Nutrition 
Assistance Program
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 5, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FLYNN of Albion.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BOYER of Poland, BOYER of 
Cape Elizabeth, CHAPMAN of Auburn, COLLINS of Sidney, MORRIS of Turner, OLSEN of 
Raymond.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3104, sub-§18 is enacted to read:
18.  Local spending requirement.  A household receiving food assistance through 
SNAP must spend at least 10% of each monthly SNAP benefit within a 50-mile radius of 
the household's declared residence. The department shall adopt rules to implement this 
subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3104, sub-§19 is enacted to read:
19.  Retailer requirements.  In addition to the requirements established by the United 
States Department of Agriculture, a retailer participating in SNAP shall ensure that at least 
10% of all perishable foods in the retailer's inventory are sourced from within the State. 
For the purposes of this subsection, "perishable food" means any food that may spoil or 
otherwise become unfit for human consumption because of its nature, type or physical 
condition. "Perishable food" includes, but is not limited to, fresh and processed meats, 
poultry, seafood, dairy products, bakery products, eggs in the shells, fresh fruits and 
vegetables and foods that have been packaged, refrigerated or frozen.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
benefits to spend at least 10% of each monthly benefit within a 50-mile radius of the 
household's declared residence. It also provides that, in addition to the requirements 
established by the United States Department of Agriculture, a retailer participating in the 
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program must ensure that at least 10% of all perishable 
foods in the retailer's inventory are sourced from within the State.
An Act to Clarify
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0949
Committee Amendment CA_A_H491 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4358

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 614, L.D. 949, "An Act to Clarify 
Licensing Jurisdiction for Manufacturfct ~ousing Communities" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §9083 in the first indented paragraph in the 12th line 
(page 1, line 16 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "to operate" and inserting the 
following: 'of this subchapter' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5 and inse1ting the following: 
'Sec. 5. 30-A MRSA §4358, sub-§5 is enatted to read: 
5. Fee prohibited. A municipality may not charge a fee for any type of permit for 
manufactured housing or the installation of manufactured housing if the manufactured 
housing or installation is governed by rules of the United States Department of Housing 
and Urban Development or the Manufactured Housing Board.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies language provided in the bill that a license issued by the 
Manufactured Housing Board to operate a manufactured housing community is required to 
be accepted by a municipality as evidence that the manufactured housing community meets 
the requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, chapter 951, subchapter 6. The 
amendment removes the section in the bill that allows a municipality to charge the board 
for inspections performed by the municipality. It also moves new language in the bill 
regarding ce1tain prohibited fees to a separate subsection for clarity. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Increase the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0939
Committee Amendment CA_A_H48 (House)

FmST SPECIAL SESSION
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to H,P, 604, L.D. 939, "An Act to Increase the
Maximum Permissible Size of Recreational Campfires"
Amend the bill by insertmg after section 2 the followmg:
'See. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
Division of Forest Protection Z232
Initiative; Provides one-time fimding for outreach materials and public service
announcements to educate the public about changes to permissible campfire sizes.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $43,000 $0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $43,000 $0
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the minority report, adds an appropriations and allocations
section.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/01/25 LKt.
LD 939 LR 1163(02)
An Act to Increase the Maximum Permissible Size of Recreational Campfires
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^" f ^ ^ ^j-g
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $43,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/AUocations
General Fund $43,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill increases the maximum permissible size of a recreational camp&e. The Department of Agriculture,
Conservation and Forestry has indicated that this change would require a new educational outreach campaign to
inform members of the public. The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $43,000 to the department
in fiscal year 2025-26 for costs related to printed materials and public service announcements.
LR1163(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Exempt
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0952
Committee Amendment CA_A_S188 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A,, to S.P. 407, L.D. 952, "An Act to Exempt 
Agl'icultul'al Employers and Employees from the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave 
Benefits Program" 
Amend the bill by inse1ting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. 
Appropriations and allocations, The following appl'opriations and 
allocations are made. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund Z383 
Initiative: Allocates one-time funds for the cost to calculate and refund contributions paid 
by exempted agricultural employers. 
PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE 
2025-26 
2026-27 
INSURANCE FUND 
All Other 
$20,000 
$0 
PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEA VE 
INSURANCE FUND TOTAL 
$20,000 
$0 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
m11nbe1· to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l • 132LR23l2(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/27/25 LRL 
LD952 
LR 2312(02) 
An Act to Exempt Agricultural Employers ancl Employees from the l\1aine Paid Family and Medical 
Leave Benefits Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' (S-/ 815') 
Committee: Labor 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Paid Family and Medical Leave 
Insurance Fund 
Revenue 
Paid Family and Medical Leave 
Insurance Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
FY 2026-27 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$20,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
($6,200,000) 
($6,200,000) 
($6,200,000) 
($6,200,000) 
The Department of Labor estimates that exempting agricultural employers and employees from the paid family and 
medical leave benefits prngram will reduce contributions to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund by 
$6.2 million per year beginning in fiscal year 2025-26. 
• 
This bill includes a one-time Paid Family and.Medical Leave Insurance Fund allocation of $20,000 in fiscal year 2025-
to the Department of Labor for the costs associated with calculating and refunding the contributions paid into the 
fund by agricultural employers and employees. 
LR23 l2(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Change the Definition of "Machine Gun" in the Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0953
Sponsors: HAGGAN, PERKINS
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1051

Legislative Document
No. 953
S.P. 409
In Senate, March 11, 2025
An Act to Change the Definition of "Machine Gun" in the Maine 
Criminal Code
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 6, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft and
Senator: HARRINGTON of York, Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, HENDERSON of 
Rumford, MORRIS of Turner, POIRIER of Skowhegan, WHITE of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1051, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1975, c. 499, §1, is amended 
to read:
2.   As used in this chapter, "machine gun" means a weapon of any description, by 
whatever name known, loaded or unloaded, which is capable of discharging a number of 
projectiles in rapid succession by one manual or mechanical action on the trigger or firing 
mechanism. that shoots, is designed to shoot or can be readily restored to shoot 
automatically more than one shot by a single function of the trigger without manually 
reloading. "Machine gun" includes:
A.  The frame or receiver of a weapon described in this subsection. For purposes of 
this paragraph, "frame" means the housing of a firearm that surrounds the receiver and 
"receiver" means the rotor, bolts and firing mechanism of a firearm;
B.  A part or combination of parts designed and intended solely to convert a weapon 
into a weapon described in this subsection; or
C.  Any combination of parts, if the parts are collected together in one group, from 
which a weapon described in this subsection can be assembled.
SUMMARY
This bill redefines "machine gun" for provisions of the Maine Criminal Code governing 
offenses involving weapons. The new definition describes a weapon that shoots 
automatically more than one shot and includes parts of a machine gun or a combination of 
parts from which a machine gun could be assembled.
An Act ·to Cha11ge·the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0953
Committee Amendment CA_A_S364 (Senate)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1051

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 
". to S.P. 409, L.D. 953, "An Act ·to Cha11ge·the 
Definition of "Machine Gun" in the Maine Criminal Code" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §1051, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1975, c, 4991 §I, is amended 
to read: 
IS 
2. 
As used in this chapter, "machine gun
means a weapon of any description, by 
whatever name known, loaded or unloaded, which is capable of discharging a number of 
prajeotiles shots in rapid succession by one manual or mechanical action on the trigger or 
firing mechanism,' 
Amend the bill by relettering 01· renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the·word 
11projectiles
with the word "shots" in the definition 
of "machine gun" in the Maine Criminal Code. 
Page I - 132LR1375(03) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Prevent
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0950
Committee Amendment CA_A_S131 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/\ " to S.P. 405, L.D. 950, "An Act to Prevent
Domestic and Sexual Abuse of Children and Increase Access to Protection from Abuse
Orders by Allowing Children to File Protection from Abuse Orders on Their Own Behalf
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'An Act to Increase Access to Protection from Abuse Orders by Allowing Children to
File Protection from Abuse Orders on Their Own Behatf
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1, 2,3 and 4.
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecu lively,
SUMMARY
This amendment changes the title of the bill and removes the provisions of the bill that
modify the communication privilege statutes for domestic violence advocates. The
amendment retains the provision of the bill that authorizes a child to file for a protection
from abuse order on the child's own behalf,
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/26/25 I^Ki-
LD 950 LR 850(02)
An Act to Prevent Domestic and Sexual Abuse of Children and Increase Access to Protection from
Abuse Orders by Allowing Children to File Protection from Abuse Orders on Their Own Behalf
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment lt^|t/ <^J
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Judicial Branch to implement the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and can
be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR0850(02) - Fiscal Note -Page I of 1
An Act to Require the Development of Better Cannabis Testing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0959
Sponsors: FREDERICKS

Legislative Document
No. 959
H.P. 618
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
An Act to Require the Development of Better Cannabis Testing 
Criteria and Processes
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 6, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Representative: BOYER of Poland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to require the development of better cannabis testing criteria and 
processes.
An Act Facilitating the Discharge of Hospitalized Patients to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0960
Sponsors: JAVNER, BERNARD
Amends: 18-C MRSA §5

Legislative Document
No. 960
H.P. 619
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
An Act Facilitating the Discharge of Hospitalized Patients to 
Nursing Facilities
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 6, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester.
Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook and
Representatives: DAIGLE of Fort Kent, MCINTYRE of Lowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  18-C MRSA §5-312, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2021, c. 463, §1, is 
further amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read:
For purposes of this paragraph, the delay of discharge of a patient in a hospital until 
the appointment of a guardian constitutes substantial harm. Identification of a 
placement in a nursing facility or residential care facility for a patient delayed from 
discharge from a hospital is not required to file a petition for emergency guardianship 
under this section;
Sec. 2.  Nursing facility location requirement.  The Department of Health and 
Human Services shall amend its rules in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter 
II, Section 67, Nursing Facility Services, to remove the requirement for a placement to be 
within a 60-mile radius from a MaineCare member's home when the member is being 
discharged from a hospital to a nursing facility placement.
Sec. 3.  MaineCare application processing standard.  The Department of 
Health and Human Services shall amend its rules in Chapter 332: MaineCare Eligibility 
Manual to establish a 30-day processing standard for MaineCare applications for 
hospitalized patients in need of MaineCare approval for nursing facility placement.
SUMMARY
This bill makes the following changes when a hospitalized patient is awaiting discharge 
to a long-term care facility:
1. Identification of a placement in a nursing facility or residential care facility is not 
required to file a petition for emergency guardianship for a patient delayed from discharge 
from a hospital;
2. The requirement for a MaineCare member to be placed in a nursing facility within 
miles of the member's home when the member is being discharged from a hospital is 
removed; and
3. The processing standard to process a MaineCare application for a hospitalized 
patient awaiting a placement to a nursing facility is changed from 45 days to 30 days.
An Act to Address Maine's Health Care Workforce Shortage and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0961
Sponsors: MATHIESON, TEPLER
Amends: 32 MRSA §2102

Legislative Document
No. 961
H.P. 620
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
An Act to Address Maine's Health Care Workforce Shortage and 
Improve Access to Care
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 6, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery.
Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc and
Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BOYER of Cape Elizabeth, GRAHAM of North 
Yarmouth, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, Senator: BRENNER 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, Maine faces a growing crisis in meeting the physical and mental health care 
needs of its residents due in part to the urgent shortage of health care professionals qualified 
to meet those needs; and
Whereas, certified nurse practitioners are highly qualified to provide such care and 
are uniquely positioned to assist patients; and
Whereas, Maine recognizes 4 categories of nurses that may qualify to provide 
advanced practice registered nursing, but only certified nurse practitioners are subject to a 
2-year supervision requirement; and
Whereas, that supervision requirement prevents needed, highly qualified advanced 
practice registered nurses from practicing 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.  32 MRSA §2102, sub-§2-A, as amended by PL 2007, c. 316, §1, is further 
amended by repealing the 2nd blocked paragraph.
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §2102, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 316, §2, is repealed.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the provision of law requiring that a certified nurse practitioner who 
qualifies as an advanced practice registered nurse must practice for at least 24 months under 
the supervision of a physician or supervising nurse practitioner or be employed by a clinic 
or hospital that has a medical director who is a licensed physician. The bill also eliminates 
the supervising nurse practitioner designation, which is no longer needed.
An Act to Change the Definitions of "Sunrise" and "Sunset" in the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0964
Sponsors: SIMMONS
Amends: 12 MRSA §10001

Legislative Document
No. 964
H.P. 623
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
An Act to Change the Definitions of "Sunrise" and "Sunset" in the 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws to Better Allow for Variations in 
Timing Across the State
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 6, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SIMMONS of Waldoboro.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10001, sub-§60, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and 
amended by c. 655, Pt. B, §10 and affected by §422, is further amended to read:
60.  Sunrise.  "Sunrise" means, for a given location in the State, the time computed 
and established for sunrise for Bangor, Maine, by the Nautical Almanac Office that location 
by the Astronomical Applications Department of the United States Naval Observatory, 
converted to the legal standard of time in force in this State on that day.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §10001, sub-§61, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and 
amended by c. 655, Pt. B, §10 and affected by §422, is further amended to read:
61.  Sunset.  "Sunset" means, for a given location in the State, the time computed and 
established for sunset for Bangor, Maine, by the Nautical Almanac Office that location by 
the Astronomical Applications Department of the United States Naval Observatory, 
converted to the legal standard of time in force in this State on that day.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the inland fisheries and wildlife law to change the entity within the 
United States Naval Observatory that the State relies upon to determine the times for 
sunrise and sunset from the Nautical Almanac Office to the Astronomical Applications 
Department and removes references to Bangor, Maine.
An Act to Require the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0965
Committee Amendment CA_A_H319 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /-t" to H.P, 624, L.D. 965, "An Act to Require the
Automatic Repealing of Agency Rules"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal
note,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/09/25 1-Kt-
LD 965 LR 2103(02)
An Act to Require the Automatic Repealing of Agency Rules
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
•^•(W
Fiscal Note
Future biennium cost increase - All Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill will increase costs to the Secretary of State and all agencies within the executive branch by amending the
Maiae Administrative Procedure Act to provide that any agency rule that is adopted in accordance with the
requirements of that Act on or before January 1,2026 is automatically repealed on January 1, 2030 and any agency
rule that is adopted after January 1,2026 is automatically repealed 5 years from the date of final adoption. The bill
requires the Secretary of State to provide notice to agencies regarding dates of automatic repeals no later than 18
months prior to the repeal date. Agencies may also submit to the Legislature requests that rules be renewed and not be
subject to repeal for an additional 5 years,
LR2103(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Study Stakeholder Input Involving the Appointment of
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0968
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: GOLEK

Legislative Document
No. 968
H.P. 628
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
Resolve, to Study Stakeholder Input Involving the Appointment of 
the Commissioner of Marine Resources
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 7, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GOLEK of Harpswell.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, STROUT 
of Harrington, THORNE of Carmel.
Sec. 1. Department of Marine Resources to study appointment of 
commissioner. Resolved:  That the Department of Marine Resources shall conduct a 
study to determine the level of stakeholder input involved in the appointment of the 
Commissioner of Marine Resources and how that input may be expanded.  In conducting 
the study, the department shall solicit the participation of individuals with backgrounds in 
the following fisheries:
1.  Inshore and offshore lobsters;
2.  Clams, including quahogs;
3.  Elvers;
4.  Menhaden;
5.  Sea urchins;
6.  Scallops and oysters;
7.  Shrimp; and
8.  Halibut.
The department shall also solicit the participation of individuals with backgrounds in 
gill net fishing, dragging and aquaculture and at least one member of a fisheries union.
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved:  That, by December 3, 2025, the Department of Marine 
Resources shall submit a report based on its study in section 1 to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Marine Resources.  The committee is authorized to submit legislation related 
to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Marine Resources to study the level of 
stakeholder input involved in the appointment of the Commissioner of Marine Resources 
and how that input may be expanded.  The department is required to submit a report by 
December 3, 2025 to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources, which may 
submit legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd 
Legislature.
An Act to Increase Emergency Medical Services Provider Training
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0969
Sponsors: GOLEK
Amends: 32 MRSA §85

Legislative Document
No. 969
H.P. 629
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
An Act to Increase Emergency Medical Services Provider Training 
Opportunities
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 7, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GOLEK of Harpswell.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, FAULKINGHAM of Winter 
Harbor, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, RIELLY of Westbrook, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, 
THORNE of Carmel, Senator: CURRY of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §85, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10.  Municipalities conducting or hosting training.  The board shall adopt rules to 
allow municipalities to conduct or host training for licensing under subsection 3, paragraph 
A and relicensing under subsection 4, paragraph A.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Emergency Medical Services' Board to adopt rules to allow 
municipalities to conduct or host emergency medical services licensing and relicensing 
training.
An Act to Repeal the Law Regarding Checking Baitfish Traps
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0971
Sponsors: STROUT, MOORE
Amends: 12 MRSA §12555

Legislative Document
No. 971
H.P. 631
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
An Act to Repeal the Law Regarding Checking Baitfish Traps
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 7, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: HEPLER of Woolwich, MASON of Lisbon, THORNE of Carmel, TUELL of 
East Machias, WOOD of Greene.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12555, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §265 
and affected by §422, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the law that requires a person, while trapping for baitfish in inland 
waters of the State with the use of a baitfish trap, to check the baitfish trap or cause the trap 
to be checked at least once in every 7 days.
An Act to Integrate
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0957
Committee Amendment CA_A_H397 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 616, L.D. 957, "An Act to Integrate 
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History into the Statewide System 
of Learning Results" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Innovative Teaching and Learning Z394 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the cost of convening the advisory group to collect 
information and prepare materials for the teaching of Asian American, Native Hawaiian 
and Pacific Islander history. 
• 
GENERAL FUND 
2025-26 
2026-27 
All Other 
$15,000 
$0 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$15,000 
$0 
Amend the bill in section 3 in the last line (page 2, line 41 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: "2029" the following: 'or at the start of the next major substantive rule review 
initiated pursuant to Title 20-A, section 6209, subsection 4 following the general effective 
date oflaws enacted during the First Special Session of the 132nd Legislature, whichever 
is sooner. The Commissioner of Education shall notify the Secretary of State, the Secretary 
of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Revisor of Statutes of the 
date of the start of the next major substantive rule review initiated pursuant to Title 20-A, 
section 6209, subsection 4 following the general effective date of laws enacted during the 
An1end the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ''A." to H.P. 616, L.D. 957 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the effective date of the statutory changes made by the 
bill is July 1, 2029 or the start of the next major substantive rule review of the system of 
learning results, whichever is sooner. 
The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/27/25 LRL 
LD957 
LR 883(02) 
An Act to Integrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History into the Statewide 
System of Learning Results 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~ 
311) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
_ .. ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$15,000 
$15,000 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
. FY 2027-28 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $15,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of 
Education for the costs associated with convening the advisory group to collect information and prepare materials the 
teaching of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander history. 
LR0883(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Establish the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0973
Committee Amendment CA_A_H181 (House)

COJ\llMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 633, L.D. 973, "An Act to Establish the 
Community Partnerships with Public School Systems Grant Program'.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following,: 
1Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
School and Community Partnerships N502 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for grants to public schools and community partners 
including colleges and universities, community action agencies or other equivalent 
agencies for the purpose of offering services and addressing issues related to mental health, 
public health, staff development or other issues identified by the community or schools. 
GENERAL FUND 
2025-26 
2026-27 
All Other 
$250,000 
$0 
GENERAL FUND TOT AL 
$250,000 
$0 
• 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, changes the 
appropriation from $500,000 one-time funding to $250,000 one-time funding. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 132LR0906(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24/25 LRL 
LD973 
LR906(02) 
An Act to Establish the Community Partnerships with Public School Systems Grant Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A' ( H- - 1 ~ \) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2026-27 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$250,000 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $250,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of 
Education for grants to public schools and c01mnunity partners for the purpose of offering services and addressing 
issues related to mental health, public health, staff development or other issues identified by the c01mnunity or 
schools. 
LR0906(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
An Act to Change the Entity Responsible for Operating the Career
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0972
Sponsors: STROUT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §8401

Legislative Document
No. 972
H.P. 632
House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
An Act to Change the Entity Responsible for Operating the Career 
and Technical Education Center in Machias to Regional School Unit 
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 7, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §8401, sub-§1, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 679, §11, is 
repealed.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §8401, sub-§1, ¶M-1 is enacted to read:
M-1.  Regional School Unit No. 37 (Addison, Columbia, Columbia Falls, Harrington 
and Milbridge) for the career and technical education center located in Machias;
SUMMARY
This bill changes the school administrative unit responsible for the career and technical 
education center in Machias from the Machias school administrative unit to Regional 
School Unit 37.
An Act to Remvigorate
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0967
Committee Amendment CA_A_H84 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " t\-n to H.P. 627, L.D, 967, "An Act to Remvigorate
Maine's Workforce and Ensure StudehtVob Readiness by Providing Funds for the Career
Exploration Program"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note,
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/07/25 t-KL.
LD 967 LR 434(02)
An Act to Reinvigorate Maine's Workforce and Ensure Student Job Readiness by Providing Funds for
the Career Exploration Program
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'j^_ / U^
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
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 $138,892 $143,919 $149,142
Appropriations/AlIocations
General Fund $0 $138,892 $143,919 $149,142
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $138,892 in fiscal year 2026-27 to the Department of
Economic and Community Development to continue and make permanent one Public Service Coordinator I position to
support the Career Exploration Program,
LR0434(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1