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An Act to Use Certain Regional Transmission Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0585
Sponsors: INGWERSEN, KESSLER
Amends: 35-A MRSA §10103

Legislative Document
No. 585
S.P. 268
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act to Use Certain Regional Transmission Organization 
Payments for Beneficial Electrification to Reduce Electricity Rates
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 19, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
Cosponsored by Representative KESSLER of South Portland and
Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: MALON of 
Biddeford, RUNTE of York, SAYRE of Kennebunk.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §10103, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2019, c. 306, §2, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Program funding.  The board may apply for and receive grants from municipal, 
state, federal and private sources for deposit into appropriate program funds, including 
funds for both residential and business programs. The board may deposit in appropriate 
program funds the proceeds of any bonds issued for the purposes of programs administered 
by the trust.  The board may receive and shall deposit in appropriate program funds revenue 
resulting from any forward capacity market or other capacity payments from the a regional 
transmission organization that may be attributable to those projects funded by those funds, 
except that, from fiscal year 2019-20 to fiscal year 2024-25, such payments must be used 
to promote or to supplement incentives that support beneficial electrification measures that 
are cost-effective and reliably reduce electricity rates over the life of the measures, 
including high-performance air source heat pump technology and deposited in the Heating 
Fuels Efficiency and Weatherization Fund established in section 10119 electric vehicles.  
The board shall deposit into appropriate program funds revenue transferred to the trust from 
the energy infrastructure benefits fund pursuant to Title 5, section 282, subsection 9 for use 
in accordance with subsection 4‑A. The board may also deposit any grants or other funds 
received by or from any entity with which the trust has an agreement or contract pursuant 
to this chapter if the board determines that receipt of those funds is consistent with the 
purposes of this chapter.
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates the limited time period that previously applied to the directive to 
assign forward capacity market payments exclusively for heat pumps and adds electric 
vehicles as an additional eligible use of the forward capacity market funds, while leaving 
in place the authorization for these funds to be used for heat pumps as well.  The bill also 
updates language regarding the allowable use of forward capacity market funds to promote 
beneficial electrification, to supplement incentives that support beneficial electrification 
measures and to reliably reduce electricity rates.
An Act Regarding the Inclusion of Racial and Other Demographic
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0590
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 3 MRSA §163-A

Legislative Document
No. 590
S.P. 274
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act Regarding the Inclusion of Racial and Other Demographic 
Data from State Agencies in the Legislative Process
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 19, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  3 MRSA §163-A, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2015, c. 102, §6, is further 
amended to read:
7.  Committee assistance.  To provide research, analysis and bill drafting assistance 
for joint standing or select committees, including, but not limited to, the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs 
and other legislative agencies, and to collect and assemble racial and other demographic 
data from state agencies related to legislation before joint standing or select committees;
SUMMARY
This bill requires nonpartisan legislative staff to collect and assemble racial and other 
demographic data from state agencies related to legislation before joint standing or select 
committees of the Legislature.
An Act to Amend the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0592
Committee Amendment CA_B_S386 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ":.6" to S.P. 276, L.D. 592, "An Act to Amend the 
Laws Governing the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child'' 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
, 
Page I - 132LR1475(03) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/06/25 LRL 
LD592 
LR 1475(03) 
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'J,1' {.Sj~ j 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
:U 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
This bill amends the crime of endangering the welfare of a child by creating a Class C crime for endangering the 
health, safety or welfare of a child by recklessly violating a duty of care or protection, resulting in serious bodily 
injury. It also amends this crime by crea~ing a Class B crime for endangering the health, safety or welfare of a child 
by recklessly violating a duty of care or protection, resulting in death. It is unclear how many additional individuals 
will be convicted of Class C and B crimes who otherwise would not have been. The current average cost of 
incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203. No funding has been included in the bill at this time. 
The additional workload associated with the minimi;il number of new felony cases filed in the court system does not 
require additional funding at this time. the collection of additional fines will increase General Fund or other 
dedicated revenue by minor amounts. 
LR1475(03) - Fiscal Note - Page l of 1
An Act to Extend
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0593
Committee Amendment CA_A_S83 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 277, L.D. S93, "An Act to Extend 
IO 
Funding for the Land for Maine
1s Future Program" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Pnge I - 132LRl403(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/01/25 LRL 
LD593 
LR 1403(02) 
An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine's Future Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A'(_ & ~ ~ 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
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 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$10,000,000 
$10",000,000 
$10,000,000 
$10,000,000 
$10,000,000 
$10,000,000 
$10,000,000 
$10,000,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Foreshy 
of $10,000,000 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to fund eligible expenditures and other authorized purposes in 
accordance with the statutory provisions of the Land for Maine's Future Fund as contained in the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 6203. 
LR1403(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Crime of Endangering
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0592
Sponsors: BALDACCI
Amends: 17-A MRSA §554

Legislative Document
No. 592
S.P. 276
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Crime of Endangering 
the Welfare of a Child
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 19, 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 BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senator: RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §554, sub-§1, ¶B-4, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 388, §2, is 
amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read:
Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §554, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2015, c. 358, §3, is 
further amended to read:
C.  Otherwise recklessly endangers Endangers the health, safety or welfare of the a 
child by recklessly violating a duty of care or protection.  Violation of this paragraph 
is a Class D crime.;
Sec. 3.  17-A MRSA §554, sub-§1, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  Endangers the health, safety or welfare of a child by recklessly violating a duty of 
care or protection, resulting in serious bodily injury to the child.  Violation of this 
paragraph is a Class C crime; or
Sec. 4.  17-A MRSA §554, sub-§1, ¶E is enacted to read:
E.  Endangers the health, safety or welfare of a child by recklessly violating a duty of 
care or protection, resulting in death of the child.  Violation of this paragraph is a Class 
B crime.
SUMMARY
The current Class D crime of endangering the welfare of a child under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 554, subsection 1, paragraph C is established when a 
person violates a duty of care or protection to a child and thereby recklessly endangers the 
child.  This bill amends the provision to describe the crime by attaching the culpable mental 
state element of recklessness to the violation of the duty.  The bill amends the laws 
governing the crime by enacting more serious penalty provisions if a person's reckless 
violation of the duty of care or protection results in serious bodily injury to or death of a 
child.  If the child suffers serious bodily injury as a result, the crime is a Class C crime; if 
the child dies, the crime is a Class B crime.
Resolve, Directing the State Auditor to Audit All State Agencies
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0594
Committee Amendment CA_A_S199 (Senate)

LD594 
LR 1453(02) 
Resolve, Directing the State Auditor to Audit All State Agencies 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''fl"{ 5-/'1'1 '\ 
Committee: State and Local Govemment 
) 
Fiscal Note Requirecl: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennh11h cost increase M General Fund 
Current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill directs the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) to audit all state agencies and compile a report for each state 
agency listing the number of cmrent employees; the number of newly hired employees over a period of time; the 
current and projected budget; the grnwlh of the budget over a period of time; the agency's jurisdiction, rnles and 
responsibilities; the scope of current, completed and incomplete projects over a period of lime; and the percentage of 
the total of the most current state biennial budget the agency1s budget represents. The bill requires OSA to submit the 
report to the joint standing committee of the Legislatme having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs 
no later than November 4, 2026. 
The fiscal impact is expected lo be substantial as the amount of work demanded by the report, containing a 
compilation of twenty years of historical data accessible by the Legislature through other information sources, exceeds 
the resources available outside of OSA's primary responsibility for completion of the State's annual financial 
statement and federal compliance audit. A more precise estimate of the fiscal impact cannot be determined due to the 
scope of the required audit and subsequent reporting requirements, 
LR1453(02) - Fiscal Note - Page l of 1
An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine's Future
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0593
Sponsors: BLACK, HALL

Legislative Document
No. 593
S.P. 277
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine's Future 
Program
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 19, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative HALL of Wilton and
Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, RENY of Lincoln, Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, 
BUNKER of Farmington, CRAFTS of Newcastle, DILL of Old Town, DUCHARME of 
Madison, MASON of Lisbon.
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.
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
Land for Maine's Future Z162
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for eligible expenditures and other authorized 
purposes in accordance with the provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 
6203-D.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding for eligible expenditures and other authorized 
purposes under the Land for Maine's Future Trust Fund.
Resolve, Directing the State Auditor to Audit All State Agencies
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0594
Sponsors: BRADSTREET, LIBBY

Legislative Document
No. 594
S.P. 278
In Senate, February 25, 2025
Resolve, Directing the State Auditor to Audit All State Agencies
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 19, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative LIBBY of Auburn and
Representatives: CARUSO of Caratunk, CHAPMAN of Auburn, DRINKWATER of Milford, 
FREDERICKS of Sanford, GREENWOOD of Wales, HENDERSON of Rumford, 
SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Sec. 1. State Auditor to audit all state agencies. Resolved: That the State 
Auditor shall audit all state agencies and compile a report that lists for each state agency:
1. The number of current employees;
2. The number of newly hired employees over the last 5, 10, 15 and 20 years;
3. The current budget and the projected budget;
4. The growth of the budget over the last 5, 10, 15 and 20 years;
5. The agency's jurisdiction, roles and responsibilities;
6. The scope of current projects, completed projects and incomplete projects over the 
last 5, 10, 15 and 20 years; and
7. The percentage of the total of the most current state biennial budget that the agency's 
current budget represents.
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the State Auditor shall submit the report under 
section 1 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
appropriations and financial affairs no later than November 4, 2026.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the State Auditor to audit all state agencies and compile a report 
for each state agency listing the number of current employees; the number of newly hired 
employees over a period of time; the current and projected budget; the growth of the budget 
over a period of time; the agency's jurisdiction, roles and responsibilities; the scope of 
current, completed and incomplete projects over a period of time; and the percentage of the 
total of the most current state biennial budget the agency's budget represents.
An Act to Requit'e
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0598
Committee Amendment CA_A_S195 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P, 282, L.D. 598, "An Act to Requit'e 
Minimum Pay for Reporting to Work" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §639-A in subsection 3 in the last line (page 1, line 29 
in L.D.) by insetting after the following: 
11duties.
the following: 'If the employer does not 
have any duties to assign to the employee, the employer shall pay the employee the wages 
under subsection 2.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbel'ing any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, stipulates that if there 
are 110 duties for an employer to assign to an employee who reports to work as a result of 
not 1·eceiving notice not to report to work, the employer must pay the employee the wages 
required by the bill for an employee who repo1ts to work at the request of the employer and 
whose shift is cancelled or reduced. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/23/25 l-Rl-
LD598 
LR 1639(02) 
An Act to Require Minimum Pay for Reporting to Work 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" ( S-- ) 91:;"\ 
Committee: Labor 
) ) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Labor to implement and enforce the provisions of this legislation can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1639(02). Fiscal Note - Page 1 of l
An Act to Update Privacy Protections for Maine Consumers
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0595
Sponsors: CARNEY

Legislative Document
No. 595
S.P. 279
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act to Update Privacy Protections for Maine Consumers
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 19, 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 CARNEY of Cumberland.
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 further update certain consumer privacy laws in response to recent 
developments in federal and state consumer privacy laws.
An Act to Require Minimum
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0598
Senate Amendment SA_A_S301 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A ,, to S.P. 282, L.D. 598, "An Act to Require Minimum 
Pay for Reporting to Work" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §639-A in subsection 1 in paragraph A in the last line 
(page 1, line 13 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: 
the following: 'or an employee 
of a public employer, as defined in section 626. who is covered by a collective bargaining 
agreement' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §639-A in subsection 1 in paragraph B in the last 2 lines 
(page 1, lines 16 and 17 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
1111Employer
does not 
include a public employer as defined in section 626." 
Amend the bHl by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision in the bill that excludes public employers from 
the definition of "employer." It adds an exception to the definition of "employee" for a11 
employee of a public employer who is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 
SPONSORED BY: k2----
(Senator TIPPING, M.) 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
• 
.•.... 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/05/25 l-Rl-
LD598 
LR 1639(06) 
An Act to Require Minimum Pay for Reporting to Work 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 
1_:L\'' to Original Bill ($-301) 
Sponsor: Sen, Tipping of Penobscot 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - local units of government 
This amendment may result in increased costs to local units of governments if their employees are not covered by a 
collective bargaining agreement. The impact can not be estimated at this time. 
LRl 639(06) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act to Iriitiat~
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0600
Committee Amendment CA_A_H145 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to H.P. 368, L.D. 600, "An Act to Iriitiat~ 
' 
• 
,'1' 
'•. 
' 
Recounts in Tied Elections" 
• 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the 3rd indented paragraph in the_ frrst line (page. 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "declared" and inserting' the following:: 1app~rent
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsec~tive Part letter.or s,ec;tion 
number to read consecutively .. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the term "declared wiimer
with the term "apparent winner" 
to identify a candidate who is not eligible to request a recount. 
The preliminary fiscal impact statement identified a potential unfi.mded state mandate 
in the requirements that municipal clerks automatically initiate recounts in the case of tie 
. votes when secret ballots are used for elections of town officials or for municipal referenda 
elections at town meetings .. 
The committee reviewed the preliminary fiscal 'impact statement and detennined that 
because the likelihood of tie votes occurring in n'mnicipalities where secret ballots are used 
for elections of town officials or for municipal referenda elections i:it town meetings would 
be so infrequent the requirement likely will not have significant costs and does not require 
an expansion or modifi.cation of activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures, 
Additionally, organizations representing municipal interests expressed support for the bill, 
noting that it streamlined the process, and indicated that the bill's changes may be able to, 
in certain situations, save municipalities costs associated with having to conduct a run-off 
election. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 132LR1204(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Revised: 04/10/25 LRL 
LD600 
LR 1204(02) 
An Act to Initiate Recounts in Tied Elections 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''X, (H-l4S J 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential Mandate Removed - Committee exception 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
hi the Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement (PFIS) for this bill, it was identified as a Potential State Mandate -
Unfunded. The committee reviewed the PFIS and determined that because the likelihood of tie votes occuning in 
municipalities where secret ballots are used for elections of town officials or for municipal referenda elections at town 
meetings would be so infrequent the requirement likely will not have significant costs, and that this bill was not a 
mandate. As the c01mnittee included this exception in the summary of the co1mnittee amendment, the Potential State 
Mandate - Unfunded language was removed from the fiscal note for the c01mnittee amendment. 
Any additional costs to the Department of Secreta1y of State associated with this legislation are expected to be minor 
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1204(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1.
An Act to Ensure Access to Concurrent Methadone Treatment and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0604
Sponsors: SUPICA, BALDACCI
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-P

Legislative Document
No. 604
H.P. 372
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Ensure Access to Concurrent Methadone Treatment and 
Intensive Outpatient Programs
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 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 SUPICA of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, LOOKNER of Portland, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, WARREN 
of Scarborough, Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-PPP is enacted to read:
§3174-PPP.  Concurrent methadone treatment and intensive outpatient programs
1.  Concurrent services.  The department may not prohibit coverage of or otherwise 
restrict coverage for individuals enrolled in the MaineCare program from receiving 
methadone maintenance for the treatment of opioid use disorder and from concurrently 
participating in medically appropriate intensive outpatient programs and other outpatient 
services intended for the treatment of substance use disorder or behavioral health disorders.
2.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section no later 
than 90 days after the effective date of this section. Rules adopted under this subsection are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from prohibiting 
coverage of or otherwise restricting coverage for individuals enrolled in the MaineCare 
program from receiving methadone maintenance for the treatment of opioid use disorder 
and from concurrently participating in medically appropriate intensive outpatient programs 
and other outpatient services intended for the treatment of substance use disorder or 
behavioral health disorders. It directs the department to adopt rules implementing these 
requirements no later than 90 days after the effective date of the rules.
An Act Regarding the Notification Process for Competitive Bids
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0602
Sponsors: CAMPBELL
Amends: 5 MRSA §1825-D

Legislative Document
No. 602
H.P. 370
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act Regarding the Notification Process for Competitive Bids
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1825-D, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2015, c. 179, §5, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Notice.  For informing the public about contracts and grants for which proposals 
are being requested. Notice must also be provided prior to the 3rd renewal period of a 
contract, if applicable, or when a contract with a total value greater than $1,000,000 is 
renewed;
SUMMARY
This bill amends the notice requirements to the public regarding state contracts and 
grants. The bill requires additional notice to the public when a state contract is renewed for 
a 3rd renewal period or when a contract with a total value greater than $1,000,000 is 
renewed.
An Act to Provide Solutions for Sustainable Management of
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0605
Sponsors: CAMPBELL

Legislative Document
No. 605
H.P. 373
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Provide Solutions for Sustainable Management of 
Municipal Solid Waste
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
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 eliminate provisions of law that impede innovative solutions to 
solid waste disposal and support alternative methods of solid waste disposal, such as reuse 
and recycling, to reduce volumes in landfills and provide solutions for sustainable 
management of municipal solid waste.
An Act to Ensure That the Exemption of Certain Agricultural
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0603
Sponsors: COOPER, BRADSTREET
Amends: 10 MRSA §9722

Legislative Document
No. 603
H.P. 371
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Ensure That the Exemption of Certain Agricultural 
Buildings from the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code 
Includes Maple Sugarhouses
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Housing and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COOPER of Windham.
Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and
Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, CIMINO of Bridgton, COLLINS of Sidney, 
CRAY of Palmyra, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of Wilton, JACKSON of Oxford, 
OLSEN of Raymond.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §9722, sub-§6, ¶B-1, as amended by PL 2023, c. 527, §1, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (3) to read:
(3)  That building materials from local sawmills, including but not limited to 
nongraded lumber, are permissible under the Maine Uniform Building and Energy 
Code; and
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §9722, sub-§6, ¶B-1, as amended by PL 2023, c. 527, §1, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (4) to read:
(4)  That buildings used to house livestock, store harvested crops or cultivate crops 
are not subject to the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code. The exemption 
in this subparagraph does not include the cultivation of cannabis regulated under 
Title 22 or 28‑B.; and
Sec. 3.  10 MRSA §9722, sub-§6, ¶B-1, as amended by PL 2023, c. 527, §1, is 
further amended by enacting a new subparagraph (5) to read:
(5)  That buildings used primarily to process or store maple sap or syrup are not 
subject to the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code;
SUMMARY
This bill exempts buildings used primarily to process or store maple sap or syrup from 
the provisions of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code.
An Act Concerning Energy, Utilities and Technology
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0597
Sponsors: LAWRENCE

Legislative Document
No. 597
S.P. 281
In Senate, February 25, 2025
An Act Concerning Energy, Utilities and Technology
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 19, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
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 update certain laws regarding energy, utilities and technology.
Resolve, to Stady
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0606
Committee Amendment CA_A_H65 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^» to H,P. 374, L,D. 606, "Resolve, to Stady
Barriers to Financial Assistance Programs for Farmers and Food Producers"
Amend the resolve by mserting before section 1 the following:
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, farmers and food producers are facing mcreasing challenges when faying
to access both state and federal grant programs; and
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day
period to allow the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to study the bureau's financial assistance programs
to identify barriers to and improve effectiveness of these programs as soon as possible; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now,
therefore, be it'
Amend the resolve by adding before the summary the following:
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation
takes effect when approved.'
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and an emergency clause to the resolve.
FISCAL NOTE REQUmED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/03/25 S^KL
LD 606 LR 1175(02)
Resolve, to Study Barriers to Financial Assistance Programs for Farmers and Food Producers
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^' ( ^ -1
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 provisions of this bill are
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources,
LR1175(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Study Barriers to Financial Assistance Programs for
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0606
Sponsors: PLUECKER

Legislative Document
No. 606
H.P. 374
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
Resolve, to Study Barriers to Financial Assistance Programs for 
Farmers and Food Producers
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 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 PLUECKER of Warren.
Sec. 1.  Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to seek 
stakeholder input on lowering barriers to financial assistance programs.  
Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall direct 
staff of the Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to study the bureau's financial 
assistance programs for farmers and food producers to identify barriers to these programs 
and methods to eliminate those barriers and increase the effectiveness of the programs in 
addressing farmer and food producer needs.  This study must be undertaken within existing 
resources and must include at least 2 listening sessions with farmers and food producers.  
The listening sessions must encompass topics, including, but not limited to, the following:
1.  Application materials, submission procedures and timelines for application retention 
by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry;
2.  Contact procedures to inform applicants of new program opportunities;
3.  Accessibility for beginning and emerging farmers and the expansion of education 
about department programs, partnerships with community organizations to reach new 
groups of farmers and identification of farmers who currently underuse department 
programs; and
4.  Input on how the department can organize and consolidate its financial assistance 
offerings.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, by January 15, 2026, the Commissioner of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall submit a report detailing the results of the 
study under section 1 and any recommended legislation to the Joint Standing Committee 
on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, which may report out legislation to the Second 
Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
direct staff of the Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to study the bureau's 
financial assistance programs for farmers and food producers to identify barriers to these 
programs and methods to eliminate those barriers and increase the effectiveness of the 
programs in addressing farmer and food producer needs.  The commissioner is required to 
submit a report by January 15, 2026 to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, which may report out legislation to the Second Regular Session 
of the 132nd Legislature.
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0609
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_D_H18 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §4309

HOUSE AMENDMENT"/)" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 377, 
L.D. 609, "An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain 
Provisions of Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part TT the following: 
1PARTUU 
Sec. UU-1. 22 MRSA §4309, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1989, c. 840, §4, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
1. Eligibility of applicant; duration; exceptions. The overseer shall determine 
eligibility each time a person applies or reapplies for general assistance pursuant to this 
chapter and the ordinance adopted by the municipality in accordance with section 4305, 
A. The period of eligibility may not exceed one month. At the expiration of each one-
month period the person may reapply for assistance and the person's eligibility may be 
redetermined, 
B. Eligibility may not exceed 3 months total in a 24-month period, The provisions of 
this paragraph do not apply if the person is. for at least 20 hours each week, employed, 
enrolled in and attending an educational institution, as defined in Title 26, section 1043, 
subsection 29, or performing volunteer work.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits the duration of eligibility for municipal general assistance to 
no more than 3 months in a 24-month period, unless the person, for at least 20 hours per 
week, is employed, enrolled in 
d 
nding an edu_guional institution or engaged in 
volunteer work. 
SPONSOREDBY:.+.,-_F-4-__ 
;-i.,.. _______ 
_ 
(Representative c.L.I.ClL&.U1r.l.lll.~, 
TOWN: Auburn 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attMlltd) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 03/19/25 LRL 
LD609 
LR1775(16) 
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 11)1 to Committee Amendment "A" ( H,.. / g) 
Sponsor: Rep. Chapman of Auburn 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost decrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The amendment limits assistance under the general assistance program to a maximum of 3 months in a 24-month 
period, except for persons who are employed, in school or performing volunteer work for at least 20 hours per wer -
A precise estimate of the fiscal impact is not possible because recipient data related to the number of months of 
assistance received and the amounts paid to each recipient resides at the municipal level and varies over time. 
LRI 775(16) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Ce1iain
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0609
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_E_H19 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174

HOUSE AMENDMENT" C" to COJ\11\.1ITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 377, 
L.D. 609, "An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Ce1iain 
Provisions of Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Govemment" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part TT the following: 
'PARTUU 
Sec. UU-1. 22 MRSA §3174, as corrected by RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §160, is amended 
by enacting at the end a new paragraph to read: 
Assistance may not be provided under this chapter to a person who has attained 18 
years of age and is not a citizen of the United States. The department may establish under 
the rnles adopted pursuant to section 3173 exceptions to this paragraph that allow a person 
who is otherwise ineligible under this paragraph to receive benefits under this chapter only 
if the person is working. in school or volunteering at least 20 hours per week.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pa1i letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a person who has attained 18 years of age and is not a 
citizen of the United States is not eligible for benefits under the MaineCare program. The 
amendment allows the Departri:J.ent of Health and Human Services to establish exceptions 
for a person prohibited f1 
~~~~b,enefits under the amendment only if the person is 
working, in school or y.uu-
at ast 20 hours per weel 
SPONSOREDB 
TOWN: Auburn 
FISCAL NOTE.:REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/18/25 L-RL 
LD609 
LR 1775(17) 
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,f, to Committee Amendment "A" { H.,..-J 9) 
Sponsor: Rep. Chapman of Auburn 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes • 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment removes MaineCare eligibility for non:.citizens over the age of 18 years. A precise estimate of the 
fiscal impact is not possible at this time, 
LRl 775(17) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Certain Appropl'iations and Allocations and Changing Ce1tain
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0609
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_L_H27 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §14

HOUSE AMENDMENT" L "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "N, to H.P. 377, 
L.D. 609, "An Act Making Certain Appropl'iations and Allocations and Changing Ce1tain 
Provisions of Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part IT the following: 
'PARTUU 
Sec. UU-1. 20-A MRSA §14 is enacted to read: 
§14. Prohibited participation of biological males in female spo1·ts; prohibited access 
to locker 1•ooms and restrooms designated for fem ale use 
An institution in the State that allows a biological male to participate in a spo11 
designated for female-only paiticipatio11 or allows a biological male to use a locker room 
or restroom designated for female use may not receive funding from the State. Fot· purposes 
of this section, 
11biological male" refers to an individual's physical form as a male based 
solely on the individual's reproductive biology and genetics at bhth.' 
Amend the amendment by relettel'ing or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment prohibits institutions that allow a biological male to pa1ticipate in a 
sport designated for female-only participation or all'ow a biological male to use a locker 
room or restroom designated for female use from receiving funding from the State, 
SPONSORED BY: La.vce.i lJ \o ~ 
(Representative LIBBY, L.) 
TOWN: Auburn 
FISCALNOTEREQQIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I -132LR177S(22) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/18/25 LRL 
LD609 
LR 1775(22) 
Au Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of Law 
Necessary to the Pro1>er Operations of State Government 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment"~' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Libby of Auburn 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential curl'ent biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Prohibiting instih.ttions that allow biological males to participate in female designated sports or to use female 
designated bathrooms or female designated locker rooms from receiving state fonds may result in General Fund 
savings beginning in fiscal year 2025-26. The impact can not be estimated at this time. 
LRI 775(22) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of l
An Act Making Certain Appl'Opl'iations and Allocations and Changing Certain
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0609
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_I_H24 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

HOUSE AMENDMENT "J. " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A,, to H.P. 377, 
L.D. 609, "An Act Making Certain Appl'Opl'iations and Allocations and Changing Certain 
Provisions of Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Govemment" 
Amend the amendment by inse1iing afte1· Pait TT the following: 
'PARTUU 
Sec, UU-1, 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§116 is enacted to read: 
116. Gold and silver coins and bullion, Beginning Janua1y 1, 2026, sales of gold 
and silver coins and bullion.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales of gold and silver 
coins and bullion. 
SPONSORED BY: l @::e)_; Q\.J ~ 
(Rep1•esentative LIBBY, L.) 
TOWN: Auburn 
FISCAL Ngp! REQUIRED 
(8!!!,ttached) . 
Page I - 132LR1775(19) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Appl'Oved: 03/18/25 l-Rl-
LD609 
LR 1775(19) 
An Act Making Ce1·tain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Ce1·tain Ptovisions of Law 
Necessaty to the Proper Operations of State Government 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ':t' to Committee Amendment "A 11 
Sponsor: Rep. Libby of Auburn 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detnil and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
$430,350 
($430,350) 
($22,650) 
FY2026-27 
$1,084,900 
($1,084,900) 
($57,100) 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$1,029,800 
($1,029,800) 
($54,200) 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$998,450 
($998,450) 
($52,550) 
This amendment includes a revenue decrease to the Bureau of Revenue Services within the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services of $430,350 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $1,084,900 in fiscal year 2026-27 by 
providing a sales and use tax exemption fo1· sales of gold and silver coins and bullion. 
LR1775(19) - Fiscal Note- Pnge l of l
An Act Making Certain Appl'Opriations and Allocations and Changing Cet1ain
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0609
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_M_H28 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "M 
II to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A,, to H.P. 377, 
L.D. 609, "An Act Making Certain Appl'Opriations and Allocations and Changing Cet1ain 
Prnvisions of Law Necessary to the Prope1· Operations of State Government" 
Amend the amendment by insetting after Pat't TT the following: 
'PARTUU 
Sec. UU-1. PL 2023, c. 412, Pt, QQQ, §3 is repealed.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pa11 letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment eliminates the provision of law that provides free tuition in the Maine 
Community College System to ce11ain students. 
SPONSORED BY: _Lw<fdl...a-.....a. 
........... __ 
G_'o_YJj 
__ .......,_.. __ 
(Representative LIBBY, L,) 
TOWN: Aubum 
~ALNOTEREQUIRED 
""""'r::: •. ~. (See attached) 
• 
Page I - 132LR1775(24) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/18/25 LRL 
LD609 
LR 1775(24) 
An Act Making Cel'tain AppI'opriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of Law 
Necessary to the P1·oper Operations of State Government 
Fiscal Note fol' House Amendment 'M' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Libby of Auburn 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium savings ~ General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Eliminating the Maine Community College System Free Community College - 2 Enrollment Years program will 1'esult 
in Ge11e1·al Fund savings of approximately $12.5 million per year beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 through fiscal • 't' 
2029-30. Public Law 2023, chapter 412, Part QQQ extended eligibility for .the prngram through the high school 
graduating class of 2025 or a person who obtains the equivalent of a high school diploma in 2025 and who enrolls in a 
Maine community college no later than the 2027-2028 academic year. 
LRl 775(24) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0609
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_O_H30 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " Q " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "N' to H.P. 377, 
L.D. 609, "An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain 
Prnvisions of Law Necessa1y to the Proper Operations of State Gove1mnent" 
Amend the amendment by inse11ing after Pa_rt TT the followh1g: 
'PARTUU 
Sec. UU~1. Filling vacant positions prohibited. Beginning on the effective date 
of this Act through June 30, 2027, executive branch departments and agencies are 
prohibited from filling vacant positions.' 
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumberh1g any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively, 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that beginning on the effective date of this Act through June 
30, 2027, executive branch depa11ments and agencies are prnhibited from fillmg vacant 
positions. 
SPONSORED BY: 
Lo w-Vv G'o Ii) d 
(Rep1·esentative LIBBY, L.) 
TOWN: Auburn 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/18/25 L-RI-
LD609 
LR 1775(26) 
Au Act Making Certain Appropl'iations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 'K' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Libby of Auburn 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional savings above those assumed in this bill from not filling vacant positions cannot be determined at this time, 
LRl 775(26) • Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1