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An Act to Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0742
Committee Amendment CA_A_H177 (House)

COMMITTEE AMEND1\1ENT "At to H.P. 484, L.D. 742, "An Act to Permit 
Telehealth Services Across State Lines Following Refenal from a Primary Care Provider 
Based in the State" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 44 the following: 
'Sec. 45. · Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF • 
Office ofMaineCare Services 0129 
Initiative: Establishes one Health Services Consultant position to conduct • prior 
authorization work and provides funding for related All Other costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
2025-26 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
1.000 
Personal Services 
• $53,862 
All Other 
$3,628 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
Personal Services 
All OtJ1er 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
$57,490 
2025-26 
$53,862 
$4,962 
$5·8,824 
2026-27 
1.000 
$56,081 
$3,628 
$59,709 
2026-27 
$56,081 
$5,013 
$61,094 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
n~mber to read consecutively. 
-COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to H.P. 484, L.D. 742 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an appropriations 
and allocations section. 
FI~CAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/28/25 LRL 
LD742 
LR 379(02) 
An Act to Permit Telehealth Services Across State Lines Following Referral from a Primary Care 
Provider Based in the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ;A:.• ( H-1 t-=t-) 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential cunent biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
FY 2025-26 
$57,490 
$58,824 
FY 2026-27 
$59,709 
$59,709 
$61,094 
$61,094 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$61,354 
$61,354 
$62,777 
$62,778 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$63,083 
$63,083 
$64,547 
$64,547 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations of $57,490 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $59,709 in fiscal year 2026-27 to 
establish one Health Services Consultant Position in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of 
MaineCare Services. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations are also included for the FMAP match. 
Allowing health care providers licensed in another state to provide telehealth services to a patient in the State under 
certain conditions may result in a loss ofrevenue to boards within and affiliated with the Department of Professional 
and Financial Regulation impacted by this legislation due to a reduction in licensing and other fees. The impact can 
not be estimated at this time. 
LR0379(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Reimburse
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0739
Committee Amendment CA_A_H472 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 481, L.D. 739, "An Act to Reimburse 
the City of Ellsworth for an Access Road to a New Court Facility in Hancock County" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Reimburse the City of Ellsworth for a Public Road to a New Court Facility 
in Hancock County' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides a one-time General Fund appropriation to reimburse the City of 
Ellsworth 50% of the costs incurred, up to $750,000, for building a public road to facilitate 
access to the property on which the city is working with the judicial branch to build a new 
courthouse for Hancock County. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2025-26 
$750,000 ' 
$750,000 
2026-27 
$0 
$0 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any no_nconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
• 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the title and 
clarifies that one-time funding to the Judicial Department is for the purpose ofreimbursing 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEEAMENDMENT'A "to H.P. 481,L.D. 739 
the City of Ellsworth 50% of the costs incurred, up to $750,000, for building a public road 
to facilitate access to property on which the judicial branch plans to build a new courthouse. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04/25 L-RL 
LD739 
LR 1778(02) 
An Act to Reimburse the City of Ellsworth for an Access Road. to a New Court Facility in Hancock 
County 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4, /f/....-4'7Z) 
Committee: Judiciary 
l' 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
1ppropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections FY Projections FY 
FY 2025-26 
$750,000 
FY 2026-27 
2027-28 
2028-29 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$750,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes one-time General Fund appropriations to the Judicial Branch of $750,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to 
build a public road to facilitate access to the property on which the city is worldng with the judicial branch to build a 
new comihouse in Hancock County. 
LR1778(02)- Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow a Municipality to Sell Tax-acquired Property in
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0745
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: LEMELIN
Amends: 36 MRSA §943-C

Legislative Document
No. 745
H.P. 487
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Allow a Municipality to Sell Tax-acquired Property in 
Any Manner Authorized by the Municipality's Legislative Body
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §943-C, sub-§4-B is enacted to read:
4-B.  Property exempt from sale process requirement.  Notwithstanding the sale 
process described in subsections 2, 3 and 4-A, a municipality may sell tax-acquired 
property in any manner authorized by the municipality's legislative body after the 
expiration of the relevant period for commencement of a title action provided by section 
946-B, as long as the municipality pays the former owner any excess sale proceeds as 
calculated in subsection 3, paragraph C.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a municipality to sell tax-acquired property in any manner authorized 
by the municipality's legislative body after the expiration of the relevant period for 
commencement of a title action as long as the municipality pays the former owner any 
excess sale proceeds as calculated pursuant to law.
An Act to Pl'ovide Funds to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0747
Senate Amendment SA_A_S461 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" /t» to H.P. 489, L,D, 747, "An Act to Pl'ovide Funds to 
Reduce Student Homelessness" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 
Approp1·iations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE 
Rental Assistance Program for Homeless Students NS0l 
Initiative: Pl'Ovides ongoing funds for rental assistance for homeless students in elementary 
school and secondary school. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Othel' 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2025-26 
$125,000 
$125,000 
2026-27 
$125,000 
$125,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part lettel' or section 
number to read consecutively, 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the apprnpl'iations and allocations section. 
r7 
~ 
SPONSORED BY: ___ 
ff ( _1/J_T_,.,,._.--_"">_o ______ _ 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
1.,'ISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I • l32LR0019(04) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
. Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
• Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/23/25 LRL 
LD747 
LR 19(04) 
An Act to Provide Funds to Reduce Student Homelessness 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '1/-t' to Original Bill ( :>' 4{Q 0 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
FY 2026-27. 
FY 2027-28 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
($1,875,000) 
($1,875,000) 
($1,875,000) 
($1,875J"'()) 
($1,875,000) 
($1,875,000) 
($1,875,000) 
($1,875,000) 
This amendment reduces the ongoing General Fund appropriations in the bill by $1,875,000 per year beginning in 
fiscal year 2025-26. • · 
As amended, this bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $125,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 
2025-26 to the Ma111e State Hotisii1g A\ithority to pi·ovide reiita! assistai1ce f:o'r homeless stude11ts iii ele1Iie1itary • 
school and secondary school. 
LR0019(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Increase
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0748
Committee Amendment CA_A_H229 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~' to H.P. 490, L.D. 748, "An Act to Increase 
Bridging Rental Assistance Program ~dusing Voucher Funding to Reduce the Current 
Partial Waiting List and Increase Housing Vouchers for Persons Living with Mental Health 
Challenges" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/03/25 LRL 
LD748 
LR 1852(02) 
An Act to Increase Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Voucher Funding to Reduce the 
Current Partial Waiting List and Increase Housing Vouchers for Persons Living with Mental Health 
Challenges 
C ( j 
) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A' ~ Z Z ~ 
Committee: Housing and Economic Development 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes· 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
FY 2026-27 
$660,000 
$660,000 
$660,000 
$660,000 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$660,000 
$660,000 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$660,000 
$660,000 
The bill includes ongoing annual General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$660,000 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 for the Bridging Rental Assistance Program. 
LR1852(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Increase Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0748
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Sponsors: GOLEK

Legislative Document
No. 748
H.P. 490
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Increase Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing 
Voucher Funding to Reduce the Current Partial Waiting List and 
Increase Housing Vouchers for Persons Living with Mental Health 
Challenges
Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GOLEK of Harpswell.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, COPELAND of Saco, DEBRITO of 
Waterville, DHALAC of South Portland, EATON of Deer Isle, GERE of Kennebunkport, 
JULIA of Waterville, MATHIESON of Kittery.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Bridging Rental Assistance Program Z205
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for the Bridging Rental Assistance Program to reduce 
the waiting list for assistance and increase housing vouchers by addressing the increase in 
program costs resulting from a 2021 policy change that increased the portion of a 
participant's rent paid by the program.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$660,000
$660,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$660,000
$660,000
SUMMARY
This bill increases funding for the Bridging Rental Assistance Program to reduce the 
waiting list for assistance and increase housing vouchers by addressing the increase in 
program costs resulting from a 2021 policy change that increased the portion of a 
participant's rent paid by the program.
An Act to Ensure That the Will of the Voters Is Reflected in Interim
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0749
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BOYER, HAGGAN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §391

Legislative Document
No. 749
H.P. 491
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Ensure That the Will of the Voters Is Reflected in Interim 
Appointments of United States Senators
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.
Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot and
Representatives: CHAPMAN of Auburn, DRINKWATER of Milford, FROST of Belgrade, 
HENDERSON of Rumford, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, WARREN of Scarborough, 
Senators: GROHOSKI of Hancock, HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §391, sub-§1, as corrected by RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §50, is 
amended to read:
1.  Interim appointment.  Within a reasonable time after the vacancy occurs, the 
Governor shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy until that person's successor 
is elected and qualified.  If the person who vacated the office was enrolled in a political 
party at the time of that person's last election to that office, the qualified person appointed 
to fill the vacancy must have been enrolled in that party at the time of the most recent 
election and at the time the office was vacated and must be enrolled in that party at the time 
the qualified person is appointed.  If the person who vacated the office was not enrolled in 
a political party at the time of that person's last election to that office, the qualified person 
appointed to fill the vacancy may not have been enrolled in a political party at the time of 
the most recent election and at the time the office was vacated and may not be enrolled in 
a political party at the time the qualified person is appointed.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that if there is a vacancy in the office of United States Senator and 
the person who vacated the office was enrolled in a political party at the time of that 
person's last election to that office, the qualified person appointed to fill the vacancy must 
have been enrolled in that party at the time of the most recent election and at the time the 
office was vacated and must be enrolled in that party at the time the qualified person is 
appointed.  If the person who vacated the office was not enrolled in a political party at the 
time of that person's last election to that office, the qualified person appointed to fill the 
vacancy may not have been enrolled in a political party at the time of the most recent 
election and at the time the office was vacated and may not be enrolled in a political party 
at the time the qualified person is appointed.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 27:
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0750
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document
No. 750
H.P. 492
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 27:  
Standards for Timber Harvesting and Timber Harvesting Related 
Activities Within Unorganized and Deorganized Areas of the State, 
a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative PLUECKER of Warren for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 
8072.
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 27:  
Standards for Timber Harvesting and Timber Harvesting Related Activities Within 
Unorganized and Deorganized Areas of the State, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of 
Forestry that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 27:  Standards for 
Timber Harvesting and Timber Harvesting Related Activities Within Unorganized and 
Deorganized Areas of the State, a major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry.
An Act to Amend the Hunting Laws Related to the Training of Dogs
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0751
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Amends: 12 MRSA §12051

Legislative Document
No. 751
H.P. 493
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Amend the Hunting Laws Related to the Training of Dogs 
and Open Training Seasons
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick for the Joint Standing Committee 
on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Public Law 2023, chapter 172, section 2.
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, a provision of law allowing for the training of dogs to hunt bear in portions 
of Washington County and Hancock County is due to be repealed on May 1, 2025; and
Whereas, allowing this provision to lapse could have implications for unwanted bear-
landowner interactions; and
Whereas, enactment of this legislation would continue to authorize the training of 
dogs for bear hunting in portions of Washington County and Hancock County; 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.  12 MRSA §12051, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 172, §1, is 
amended to read:
D.  Notwithstanding paragraph C, until May 1, 2025, in those portions of Washington 
County and Hancock County that are situated south of Route 9, a resident may train up 
to 6 dogs at any one time on bear from July 1st to the 4th day preceding the open season 
on hunting bear except that permission is required to train dogs on land used for wild 
blueberry production.
This paragraph is repealed May 1, 2025.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill continues a provision in law related to the training of dogs for bear hunting 
scheduled to be repealed May 1, 2025.
Resolve, Regarding
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0750
Committee Amendment CA_A_H55 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "AI " to H.P. 492, L.D, 750, "Resolve, Regarding
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 27; Standards for Timber Harvesting and
Timber Harvesting Related Activities Within Unorganized and Deorganized Areas of the
State, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculhire, Conservation and
Forestry, Bureau of Forestry"
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble,
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by insertmg
after the following: "authorized" the following: 'as long as the effective date of the rule is
January 1, 2026'
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency clause.
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment specifies that final adoption of portions of Chapter 27; Standards for
Timber Harvesting and Timber Harvesting Related Activities Within Unorganized and
Deorganized Areas of the State is authorized as long as the effective date of the rule change
is January 1» 2026. The amendment also removes the emergency preamble and the
emergency clause.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Revised: 04/07/25 t-RL-
LD 750 LR 2415(02)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 27: Standards for Timber Harvesting
and Timber Harvesting Related Activities Within Unorganized and Deorganized Areas of the State, a
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of
Forestry
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4"
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry from the changes required for
final adoption of the rules referenced in this resolve are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing
budgeted resources.
LR2415(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Support an Aroostook Adult Treatment and Recovery
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0753
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: STEWART, ARDELL

Legislative Document
No. 753
S.P. 251
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act to Support an Aroostook Adult Treatment and Recovery 
Court
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative ARDELL of Monticello and
Senator: BERNARD of Aroostook, Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, BABIN of Fort 
Fairfield, DAIGLE of Fort Kent, GUERRETTE of Caribou, QUINT of Hodgdon, 
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to establish and maintain an adult treatment and recovery 
court in Aroostook County.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds to establish and maintain an adult treatment and 
recovery court in Aroostook County.
An Act to Increase Patient Safety in Long-term Care Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0759
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HICKMAN
Amends: 22 MRSA §1834

Legislative Document
No. 759
S.P. 298
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act to Increase Patient Safety in Long-term Care Facilities
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1834 is enacted to read:
§1834.  Side rails for beds in long-term care facilities
A long-term care facility shall equip a resident's bed with side rails if the resident or 
the resident's legal guardian requests side rails or if side rails are necessary for the safety 
of the resident. For purposes of this section, "long-term care facility" has the same meaning 
as in section 2421-A, subsection 25.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a long-term care facility to equip a resident's bed with side rails if the 
resident or the resident's legal guardian requests side rails or if side rails are necessary for 
the safety of the resident.
An Act to Support the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0761
Committee Amendment CA_A_S56 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT".}:-" to S.P. 320, L.D. 761, "An Act to Support the 
IO 
Maintenance, Preservation and Promotion of State Historic Sites" • 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page I - 132LR2249(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Appl'oved: 04/22/25 l-Rl-
LD761 
LR 2249(02) 
An Act to Suppot't the ·Maintenance, Preservation and Promotion of State Historic Sites 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A"( 5-sl..9\ 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
·) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Redistribution of final priority transfers 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill requires that up to $18,000,000 of any remaining balance of the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund 
at the end of fiscal year 2024-25 be transferred, as the 5th priority, to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation P' ..i 
Forestry, Parks - General Operations, Other Special Revenue Funds account to fund the ongoing maintenance, 
preservation and promotion of historic sites. Adding this priority will suspend any funding for other statutory 
priorities of the cascade that fall after the transfer. 
LR2249(02) - Fiscal Note - Page l of l
An Act to Remove Certain Wharves and Piers from the Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0744
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ANKELES
Amends: 36 MRSA §1132

Legislative Document
No. 744
H.P. 486
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Remove Certain Wharves and Piers from the Laws 
Governing the Current Use Valuation of Working Waterfront Land
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, HEPLER of Woolwich, RIELLY of 
Westbrook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1132, sub-§11, as amended by PL 2023, c. 671, §1, is further 
amended to read:
11.  Working waterfront land.  "Working waterfront land" means a parcel of land, or 
a portion thereof, that fully or partially abuts water to the head of tide or land located in the 
intertidal zone that is used primarily or used predominantly to provide access to or support 
the conduct of commercial fishing activities.  "Working waterfront land" also includes a 
wharf or pier used primarily or used predominantly by persons engaged in commercial 
fishing activities that include, including, but not limited to, berthing and storage of a boat 
and the location of small fishing houses for commercial fishing gear maintenance and 
storage of commercial fishing gear.  For purposes of this subchapter, a parcel is deemed to 
include a unit of real estate notwithstanding the fact that it is divided by a road, way, 
railroad or pipeline.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the definition of "working waterfront land" in the laws governing the 
current use valuation of working waterfront land by removing from the definition wharves 
and piers used primarily or used predominantly by persons engaged in commercial fishing 
activities.
Resolve, to Update Flood Mapping in the Sandy River Watershed to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0758
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, HALL

Legislative Document
No. 758
S.P. 291
In Senate, February 25, 2025
Resolve, to Update Flood Mapping in the Sandy River Watershed to 
Federal Emergency Management Agency Standards
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative HALL of Wilton and
Senators: MARTIN of Oxford, TEPLER of Sagadahoc, Representatives: BRIDGEO of 
Augusta, BUNKER of Farmington, CARUSO of Caratunk, FROST of Belgrade, POIRIER of 
Skowhegan, ROLLINS of Augusta.
Sec. 1. Maine Office of Community Affairs; Sandy River watershed flood 
mapping update. Resolved: That, in coordination with the United States Department 
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency; the Department of 
Transportation; the Department of Environmental Protection; the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife; the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; Maine 
Geological Survey; the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, 
Maine Emergency Management Agency and other relevant state agencies, the Maine 
Office of Community Affairs shall develop and implement a pilot project to update flood 
modeling and flood mapping within the Sandy River watershed.  The office may enter into 
an agreement with the United States Department of Interior, United States Geological 
Survey, other federal agencies or a consultant to support development and implementation 
of the pilot project.  The office shall provide technical assistance and coordination to 
communities within the watershed and to other groups involved in the pilot project, 
including, but not limited to, regional councils, community and environmental 
organizations and riverfront landowners.  The office shall request or otherwise acquire 
federal or other nonstate funding to support the costs of developing and implementing the 
pilot project.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Maine Office of Community Affairs to develop and implement 
a pilot project to update flood modeling and flood mapping within the Sandy River 
watershed.  The office is required to request or otherwise acquire federal or other nonstate 
funding to support the costs of developing and implementing the pilot project.
An Act to Improve the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0764
Committee Amendment CA_A_H373 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT •A" to H.P. 494, L.D. 764, "An Act to Improve the 
Efficiency of Certain Depa11ment of Health and Human Services Licensing Investigations" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 6 in the last line (page 1, line 14 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: 
113474
and inserting the following: '1828' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 2 in the last line (page 1, line 27 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: 
113474
and inse11ing the following: '1828' 
Amend the bill in section 6 in subsection 2 in the last line (page 1, line 40 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: 
113474" and inse1iing the following: '7703' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the cross-references for the treatment of confidential records 
that are acquired by subpoena. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/23/25 L-RL-
LD764 
LR 261(02) 
An Act to Improve the Efficiency of Certain Department of Health and Human Services Licensing 
Investigations· 
Fiscal Note for B~ll as Amended by Committee Amendment 'if ( H-3 73) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system. The additional workload associated witl-
~ 
minimal number of new cases filed in the court system .does not require additional funding at this time. The colk 
Jn 
of additional filing fees will increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR026i(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Improve Long-term Care by Providing Funding for
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0763
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GROHOSKI

Legislative Document
No. 763
S.P. 322
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act to Improve Long-term Care by Providing Funding for 
Nursing Facilities
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. Transfer from General Fund unappropriated surplus; Department 
of Health and Human Services, Nursing Facilities. Notwithstanding any provision 
of law to the contrary, as soon as practicable, the State Controller shall transfer $50,000,000 
from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Department of Health and 
Human Services, Nursing Facilities program, Nursing Facility Reform Transition Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds account for the purpose of funding components of nursing 
facility rates.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Nursing Facilities 0148
Initiative: Provides one-time funding in the Nursing Facility Reform Transition Fund Other 
Special Revenue Funds account to fund components of nursing facility rates.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$50,000,000
$0
__________
__________
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL
$50,000,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding of $50,000,000 to the Department of Health and 
Human Services, Nursing Facilities program, Nursing Facility Reform Transition Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds account to fund components of nursing facility rates.
An Act to Include Possession of Compounds, Mixtures or
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0771
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BALDACCI
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1101

Legislative Document
No. 771
S.P. 329
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act to Include Possession of Compounds, Mixtures or 
Substances Containing a Detectable Amount of Certain Scheduled 
Drugs to Prove the Offense of Unlawful Trafficking of Scheduled 
Drugs
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1101, sub-§27 is enacted to read:
27.  "Amphetamine" means any compound, mixture or preparation containing 
amphetamine in any quantity.
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §1101, sub-§28 is enacted to read:
28.  "Methamphetamine" means any compound, mixture or preparation containing 
methamphetamine in any quantity.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Maine Criminal Code to define "amphetamine" to mean any 
compound, mixture or preparation containing amphetamine in any quantity and 
"methamphetamine" to mean any compound, mixture or preparation containing 
methamphetamine in any quantity.
An Act to Fund State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0780
Sponsors: ROTUNDO

Legislative Document
No. 780
S.P. 338
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Fund State Government
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 26, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
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 make appropriations and allocations necessary to fund State 
Government.
An Act to Provide for Appropriations and Allocations
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0781
Sponsors: ROTUNDO

Legislative Document
No. 781
S.P. 339
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Provide for Appropriations and Allocations
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 26, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
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 provide for appropriations and allocations.
An Act Requiring Voter Approval of Legislative and Gubernatorial Pay Increases
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0775
Committee Amendment CA_A_H261 (House)

COMMITTEEAMENDMENT" A"toH.P. 498,L.D. 775, "AnActRequiringVoter 
Approval of Legislative and Gubernatonal Pay Increases" 
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: 04/15/25 LRL 
LD775 
LR 1050(02) 
An Act Requiring Voter Approval of Legislative and Gubernatorial Pay Increases 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
(H--10D 
The bill requires any enacted bill requiring an increase in the salary of the Governor or the Legislature to be approved 
at the next general election. Currently, if the number ofreferendum questions requires a second ballot to be prin 
the Department of Secretary of State would require a General Fund appropriation of $341,000 for printing and mawng 
costs of the second ballot. 
LR1050(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1.
An Act to Continue Support
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0783
House Amendment HA_A_H1073 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 341, L.D. 783, "An Act to Continue Support
for the Maine Multicultural Center"
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following:
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made,
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Adult Education 0364
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to the Maine Multicultural Center in Bangor for one or
more positions to establish a comprehensive program for foreign-trained workers through
the Maine Multicultural Center. The position or positions will develop and coordinate the
comprehensive program, which must be designed to serve foreign-trained workers with an
emphasis on serving foreign-trained professionals and seek private funds to support the
center's programs and operations.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AHOther $0 $47,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $47,000
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment amends the bill by replacing the appropriations and allocations
section.
SPONSORED BY:l
(Representative GATTINE, D.)
TOWN: Westbrook
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(SwittNbtd)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/14/26 1'KI^
LD 783 LR 1679(05)
An Act to Continue Support for the Maine Multicultural Center
Fiscal Note for House Amendment t^j1 to Original Bill (^\\ - |01^)
Sponsor: Rep. Gattine ofWestbrook
Fiscal Note Required! Yes
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
($190,000) ($143,000) ($190,000) ($190,000)
($190,000) ($143,000) ($190,000) ($190,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment converts the ongoing General Fund appropriations to the Maine Multicultural Center in Bangor from
ongoing appropriations beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to one-time appropriations in fiscal year 2026-27 only and
reduces the funding from $190,000 to $47,000,
LR 1679(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Continue Support
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0783
Senate Amendment SA_A_S712 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " ^-to S.P. 341, L.D. 783, "An Act to Continue Support
for the Maine Multicultural Center""
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following:
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made,
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Adult Education 0364
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to the Maine Multicultural Center in Bangor for one or
more positions to establish a comprehensive program for foreign-trained workers through
the Maine Multicultural Center. The position or positions will develop and coordinate the
comprehensive program, which must be designed to serve foreign-trained workers with an
emphasis on serving foreign-trained professionals and seek private funds to support the
center's programs and operations,
GENERAL FUND
All Other
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
2025-26
$0
2026-27
$47,000
$47,000
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment amend/? tj|ie ^ll/bx,^erila0^g tlilp appropriations and allocations
section.
SPONSORED BY:
(Senator ROTUNDT), M.)
COUNTY: Androscoggin
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/13/26 t-KI-
LD 783 LR 1679(04)
An Act to Continue Support for the Maine Multicultural Center
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ^ to Original Bill C^1'1-'
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin
Fiscal Note .Required: Yes
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Appropriations/AIlocations
General Fund
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
($190,000) ($143,000) ($190,000) ($190,000)
($190,000) ($143,000) ($190,000) ($190,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment converts the ongoing General Fund appropriations to the Maine Multicultural Center in Bangor from
ongoing appropriations beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to one-time appropriations in fiscal year 2026-27 only and
reduces the funding from $190,000 to $47,000,
LR 1679(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Standardize the Muzzle-loading Season Statewide
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0777
Sponsors: MASON, BLACK
Amends: 12 MRSA §11404

Legislative Document
No. 777
H.P. 502
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
An Act to Standardize the Muzzle-loading Season Statewide
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 26, 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 MASON of Lisbon.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CAMPBELL of Orrington, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, 
DRINKWATER of Milford, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, FOSTER of Dexter, 
GUERRETTE of Caribou, THORNE of Carmel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11404, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 280, §2, is amended 
by amending the first blocked paragraph to read:
The commissioner may terminate this open season at any time in an area if, in the 
commissioner's opinion, an immediate emergency action is necessary due to adverse 
weather conditions or severe hunting pressure.  The length of the special muzzle-loading 
season is as follows must be the same in all regions of the State and established by rule.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11404, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 280, §2, is amended 
by amending the 2nd blocked paragraph to read:
The commissioner shall establish by rule the length of the special muzzle-loading season.  
The commissioner may establish seasons of different lengths in different regions of the 
State.  The season may extend for no more than 12 hunting days in any part of the State.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes that the muzzle-loading-only open season on deer must be the same 
in all areas of the State.
An Act to Promote
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0786
Committee Amendment CA_A_S169 (Senate)
Amends: 5 MRSA §3372

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/f" to S,P. 346, L.D; 786, "An Act to Promote
Public Safety and Retain Essential First Responders by Funding tlie Maine Length of
Service Award Program"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following;
'An Act to Promote Public Safety and Retain Essential First Responders by
Converting the Maine Length of Service Award Program Trust Fund to a Nonlapsing
Fund'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following;
'See. 1. 5 MRSA §3372, sub-§16, as enacted by PL 2015,u.352,§1, is amended
to read:
16. Investment of program funds. The board shall establish a program trust fund
within which the funds paid into the program must be deposited. A participant shall select
investments for the amounts credited to the participant's program account from a menu of
investment options. Distributions of accrued service awards must be made from the
program trust fund in accordance with the program provisions. The program trust fund
must be established and maintained in accordance with applicable sections of the United
States Internal Revenue Code. Subject to review and apj3rova! by the Treasurer of State,
the program trust fund investment options made available to participants must be selected
by tlie board, Any unexpended balance in the program trust fund at the end of a year may
not lapse and must be carried forwafd to be available for eKpenditnre by the boardm the
0 subsequei^^^^ purposes.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
Page I - 132LR1608(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /| " to S.P. 346, L.D. 786 [ V
^9 /T ' •'
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. It amends the law establishing
the Maine Length of Service Award Program trust fund to convert the trust fund to a
nonlapsing fund.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Page2-132LR1608(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/05/25 L-f^t-
LD 786 LR 1608(02)
An Act to Promote Public Safety and Retain Essential First Responders by Funding the Maine Length
of Service Award Program
Fiscal Note for Bull as Amended by Committee Amendment "/|"/ <^
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
No nel fiscal impact
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill adds language that the Maine Length of Service Award Program tmst fund is a nonlapsing account. All funds
remaining at the end of a fiscal year will be carried forward to the following fiscal year,
LR 1608(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Promote Public Safety and Retain Essential First
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0786
Sponsors: CURRY

Legislative Document
No. 786
S.P. 346
In Senate, March 4, 2025
An Act to Promote Public Safety and Retain Essential First 
Responders by Funding the Maine Length of Service Award 
Program
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 27, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES COMMISSION, MAINE
Maine Fire Protection Services Commission 0936
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for the Maine Length of Service Award Program to 
provide length of service awards to eligible volunteer firefighters and emergency medical 
services personnel.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding for the Maine Length of Service Award Program to 
provide length of service awards to eligible volunteer firefighters and emergency medical 
services personnel.