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An Act to Control Property Taxes by Increasing the Percentage of
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1206
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TEPLER
Amends: 36 MRSA §694

Legislative Document
No. 1206
S.P. 495
In Senate, March 20, 2025
An Act to Control Property Taxes by Increasing the Percentage of 
the Business Equipment Tax Exemption That Municipalities May 
Recover
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Senators: DUSON of Cumberland, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, TALBOT 
ROSS of Cumberland, TIPPING of Penobscot, Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, 
ROEDER of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §694, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 623, §1, is amended 
to read:
A.  Notwithstanding section 661, upon proof in a form satisfactory to the bureau, unless 
a municipality chooses reimbursement under paragraph B, a municipality that has 
accepted a valid exemption under this subchapter is entitled to recover from the State 
the applicable percentage of property tax revenue lost by reason of the exemption.  
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the applicable percentage is:
(1)  For property tax years beginning April 1, 2008, 100%;
(2)  For property tax years beginning April 1, 2009, 90%;
(3)  For property tax years beginning April 1, 2010, 80%;
(4)  For property tax years beginning April 1, 2011, 70%;
(5)  For property tax years beginning April 1, 2012, 60%; and
(6)  For property tax years beginning April 1, 2013 and for subsequent tax years 
prior to April 1, 2026, 50%.;
(7)  For property tax years beginning April 1, 2026, 60%;
(8)  For property tax years beginning April 1, 2027, 70%;
(9)  For property tax years beginning April 1, 2028 and April 1, 2029, 75%; and
(10)  For property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2030, 80%.
SUMMARY
This bill amends provisions governing the business equipment tax exemption. Current 
law allows municipalities to recover from the State 50% of the tax revenue lost as the result 
of a valid business equipment tax exemption. The bill increases the percentage that a 
municipality may recover for property tax years beginning April 1, 2026 to 60%. Under 
the bill, the percentage recoverable increases each property tax year until the percentage 
recoverable is 80% for property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2030.
An Act to Amend the Statutory Balance Limit on the Finance
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1208
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Sponsors: CURRY, COLLAMORE
Amends: 5 MRSA §1511

Legislative Document
No. 1208
S.P. 497
In Senate, March 20, 2025
An Act to Amend the Statutory Balance Limit on the Finance 
Authority of Maine's Loan Insurance Reserves for General Fund 
Transfers
Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield and
Senator: BENNETT of Oxford, Representative: GERE of Kennebunkport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1511, as corrected by RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §12, is amended to 
read:
§1511.  Loan Insurance Reserve
The State Controller may, at the close of each fiscal year, as the next priority after the 
transfers authorized pursuant to section 1507, transfer from the unappropriated surplus of 
the General Fund to the Loan Insurance Reserve amounts as may be available from time to 
time, up to an amount of $1,000,000 per year after the transfers have been made pursuant 
to section 1507.  The balance of this reserve must be paid to the Finance Authority of Maine 
if such payment does not cause the balance in the reserve fund maintained by the authority, 
when added to amounts held in the Finance Authority of Maine Mortgage Insurance Fund 
that are not committed or encumbered for another purpose, to exceed $50,000,000 
$65,000,000.  Any balance in the Loan Insurance Reserve is appropriated for this purpose.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the combined amount that the Finance Authority of Maine may have 
in its Loan Insurance Reserve and Finance Authority of Maine Mortgage Insurance Fund 
from $50,000,000 to $65,000,000 and still receive a statutory transfer from the General 
Fund.  Below this amount, a transfer of up to $1,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus 
of the General Fund is allowed under certain circumstances.
An Act Regarding Certain Definitions in the Sales and Use Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1211
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FARRIN
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752

Legislative Document
No. 1211
S.P. 500
In Senate, March 20, 2025
An Act Regarding Certain Definitions in the Sales and Use Tax 
Laws Affecting Rental Equipment and Automobiles Used in 
Transporting Goods
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Senator: BICKFORD of Androscoggin, Representatives: PERKINS of Dover-
Foxcroft, RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-B, as amended by PL 2011, c. 644, §9 and 
affected by §33, is further amended to read:
1-B.  Automobile.  "Automobile" means a self-propelled 4-wheel motor vehicle 
designed primarily to carry passengers and not designed to run on tracks.  "Automobile" 
includes a pickup truck or van with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less 
that is not used primarily to transport goods or freight.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1752, sub-§5-D, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §2 
and affected by §29 and enacted by c. 673, §2 and affected by §28, is amended to read:
C.  Providing tangible personal property along with a person to operate that property, 
for a fixed or indeterminate period of time, when that person is necessary for the 
tangible personal property to perform as designed and the person does more than 
maintain, inspect or set up the tangible personal property; or
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §1752, sub-§5-D, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §2 
and affected by §29 and enacted by c. 673, §2 and affected by §28, is amended to read:
D.  The lease or rental of property that is subject to the provisions of the service 
provider tax imposed pursuant to chapter 358.; or
Sec. 4.  36 MRSA §1752, sub-§5-D, ¶E is enacted to read:
E.  The lease or rental of tangible personal property that is used only at the primary 
business location of the lessor.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the definition of "automobile" in the sales and use tax laws to provide 
that a pickup truck or van with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less is 
included only if it is not used primarily to transport goods or freight.
The bill also changes the definition of "lease or rental" to provide that it does not 
include a lease or rental of tangible personal property that is used only at the primary 
business location of the lessor.
An Act Regarding
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1211
Committee Amendment CA_B_S432 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ".~H to S.P. 500, L.D. 1211, "An Act Regarding 
Ce1tain Definitions in the Sales and "dse Tax Laws Affecting Rental Equipment and 
Automobiles Used in Transporting Goods" 
Amend the bill by stl'iking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Cel'tain Definitions in the Sales and Use Tax Laws Affecting 
Rental Equipment' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inse1iing the 
following: 
'Sec, 1. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§5-D, ,rE is enacted to read: 
E. Grnnts of a privilege to use sports or recreational equipment for a period not 
exceeding 7 continuous days when the value of the use of that sp01is 01· recreational 
equipment is less than $100 per day and the use of the sports or recreational equipment 
is restricted to use on the premises of the grantor of the privilege to use the spo1ts or 
recreational equipment. 
As used in this parngraph: 
(I) "Premises" means a building or specific area owned or leased by the grant01· 
of the privilege or to which the grantor has an exclusive right or use of the space at 
which sports or recreational equipment that the grantor allows other persons to use 
is kept; and 
(2) "Spotts or recreational equipment
means items designed for human use used 
in conjunction with an athletic 01· similar recreational activity that are not suitable 
for general use.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
s 
COMMJITBB AMENDMENT" f," to S,P, 500, L.D. 1211 (}T y3J.j 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the bill and changes the title. The amendment exempts sho1t-
term grants of a privilege to use sports and recreational equipment, based on the length of 
the gl'ant, the value of the property and where the equipment is used. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Apprnvcd: 06/12/25 l-Rl-
LD 1211 
LR 1359(02) 
An Act Regarding Certain Definitions in the Sales and Use Tax Laws Affecting Rental Equipment and 
Automobiles Used in Transporting Goods 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
.<..cvenuc 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •~ (_5- q'3~ 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
$97,000 
$93,000 
P1·ojections 
FY 2027-28 
$180,000 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$186,000 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($97,000) 
($4,000) 
($93,000) 
($5,000) 
($180,000) 
($9,000) 
($186,000) 
($10,000) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill would result in a revenue decrease to the General Fund of $97,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $93,000 in 
fiscal year 2026-27 by excluding from sales and use tax certain short-term grnnts of a privilege to use sports and 
recreational equipment based on the length of the grant, the value of the use of the property, and where the equipment 
is used, The bill would also result ina revenue decrease to the Local Oovernment Fund of $4,000 in fiscal year 2025-
and $5,000 in fiscal year 2026-27. 
LRl359(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, to Study Opportunities for the Efficiency Maine Trust to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1212
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: HARRINGTON

Legislative Document
No. 1212
S.P. 501
In Senate, March 20, 2025
Resolve, to Study Opportunities for the Efficiency Maine Trust to 
Support the Promotion and Use of Modern Wood Heating
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HARRINGTON of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FOSTER of Dexter, MCINTYRE of Lowell, PAUL of 
Winterport.
Sec. 1. Modern wood heating.  Resolved:  That the Efficiency Maine Trust, in 
collaboration with the Department of Economic and Community Development, shall work 
with representatives of the modern wood heating system industry to study and make 
recommendations relating to programs and incentives encouraging the promotion and use 
of modern wood heating systems in the State.  The Efficiency Maine Trust shall submit a 
report related to the study to the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and 
Technology by December 3, 2025.  The report must include recommendations for 
Efficiency Maine Trust programs and incentives supporting the promotion and use of 
modern wood heating systems in the State.  The joint standing committee may report out a 
bill related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Efficiency Maine Trust, in collaboration with the Department 
of Economic and Community Development, to work with representatives of the modern 
wood heating system industry to study and make recommendations relating to programs 
and incentives encouraging the promotion and use of modern wood heating systems in the 
State.  The Efficiency Maine Trust must submit a report related to the study to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology and the joint standing committee 
may report out a bill related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd 
Legislature.
An Act to Allow the Premiums and Gratuities Paid for Any
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1213
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: HICKMAN, HALL
Amends: 7 MRSA §86

Legislative Document
No. 1213
S.P. 502
In Senate, March 20, 2025
An Act to Allow the Premiums and Gratuities Paid for Any 
Agricultural Events Approved by the Commissioner of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry to Be Considered in Apportionment of 
Stipends to Agricultural Fairs
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative HALL of Wilton and
Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, BLACK of Franklin, STEWART of Aroostook, 
Representatives: COOPER of Windham, CRAY of Palmyra, GUERRETTE of Caribou, 
JACKSON of Oxford, WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §86, sub-§5, ¶I, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 563, §3, is amended to 
read:
I.  Pulling contests for equines and oxen; and
Sec. 2.  7 MRSA §86, sub-§5, ¶J, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 563, §3, is amended 
to read:
J.  Pulling contests for farm tractors and pickup trucks.; and
Sec. 3.  7 MRSA §86, sub-§5, ¶K is enacted to read:
K.  Any other agricultural event approved by the commissioner.
SUMMARY
This bill modifies the provisions of law governing distribution of stipends to persons 
or entities licensed to hold an agricultural fair. 
Under current law, after certain distributions are made from the Stipend Fund pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 86, the amount remaining is distributed 
among fair licensees meeting certain requirements. Distributions are based on premiums 
and gratuities actually paid by the licensees. The current law limits the use of premiums 
and gratuities for determination of apportionment to premiums and gratuities paid for 
certain specified activities and events. 
The bill broadens the activities and events that may be considered in the calculation of 
apportionment for stipends by specifying that, in addition to the activities and events 
considered under current law, any other agricultural event approved by the Commissioner 
of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may be used to determine the apportionment.
Resolve, to Study
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1212
Committee Amendment CA_A_S174 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^" to S.P. 501, L.D. 1212, "Resolve, to Study
Opportunities for the Efficiency Maine Trust to Support the Promotion and Use of Modern
Wood Heating"
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 2 in L.D.) by inserting after
the following; "Development" tile following: ', the Department of Agriculture,
Conservation and Forestry and the Governor's Energy Office'
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment includes the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Porestiy
and the Governor's Energy Office as agencies with which the Efficiency Maine Trust must
collaborate to study and make recommendations relating to programs and incentives
encouraging the promotion and use of modem wood heating systems in the State,
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05,15/25 t-Ki-
LD 1212 LR 1110(02)
Resolve, to Study Opportunities for the Efficiency Maine Trust to Support the Promotion and Use of
Modern Wood Heating
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^"^- Ht
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase" General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the various agencies impacted by the provisions of this bill are anticipated to be minor and can
be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR1110(02) " Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Designate
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1214
Committee Amendment CA_A_S138 (Senate)
Amends: 1 MRSA §72, 20-A MRSA §401, 21-A MRSA §1205-A

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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/t" to S.P. 503, L.D. 1214, "An Act to Designate
the Second Congressional District "Acadia""
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
. 'See. 1. 1 MRSA §72, sub-§20-A is enacted to read:
20-A. Second Coneressional District. "Second Congressional Distt'ict" or "Second
DistrjcL'Lasjise^ in statute, must also be known as "Acadia." Each occurrence of the term,
"Second Coneressional District" or "Second Dish'ict" in statute must be followed by the
modifier "also known as Acadia."
Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §401, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2013,c, 15, §1, is further
amended to read:
1. Appointment. The state board consists of 9 members and, beginning in the 2007-
2008 school year, 2 nonvoting student members, one junior and one senior in high school.
All members are appointed by the Governor. Four members must reside in the State's First
Congressional District at the time of appointment, 4 members must reside in the State's
Second Congressional District, also known as Acadia. at the time of appointment and one
member may reside in either the First Congressional District or the Second Congressional
District, also known as Acadia. at the time of appointment. One of the student members
must attend school in the State's First Congressional District at the time of appointment and
the other student member must attend school in the State's Second Congressional District
also known as Acadia. at the time of appointment. Each appointment is subject to review
by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education
matters and to confirmation by the Senate,
Sec. 3. 21-A MRSA §1205-A, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2021,c.552, Pt. C,§1, is
amended to read:
2. Second District, also known as Acadia. The Second District^_also_known_as
Acadia. consists of the counties ofAndroscoggin, Aroostook, Franklin, Hancock, Oxford,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
,©1.'-
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"^-" to S.P. 503, L.D.1214
•A-
Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo and Washington and the following municipalities
and areas within Kennebec County: Augusta, Belgrade, Chelsea, Farmingdale, Fayette,
Gardiner, Hallowell, Manchester, Monmouth, Mount Vemon, Oakland, Randolph,
Readfield, Rome, Sidney, Vienna, Wayne and Winthrop.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, amends the bill. The
amendment enacts a new section of law establishing that the term "Second Congressional
Dish'ict" or "Second District" as used in statute must also be known as "Acadia," Each
occurrence of the term "Second Congressional District" or "Second District" in statute must
be followed by the modifier "also known as Acadia,"
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Residency Restrictions for Sex Offenders
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1215
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MOORE
Amends: 34-A MRSA §11205, 34-A MRSA §11275

Legislative Document
No. 1215
S.P. 504
In Senate, March 20, 2025
An Act Regarding Residency Restrictions for Sex Offenders
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.  (BY REQUEST)
DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT        Page 1 - 132LR1137(01)        DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §11205 is enacted to read:
§11205.  Municipal ordinance compliance
In addition to the requirements and restrictions of this chapter, an offender shall comply 
with any applicable municipal ordinances adopted pursuant to Title 30-A, section 3014, 
subsection 2.
Sec. 2.  34-A MRSA §11275 is enacted to read:
§11275.  Municipal ordinance compliance
In addition to the requirements and restrictions of this chapter, an offender shall comply 
with any applicable municipal ordinances adopted pursuant to Title 30-A, section 3014, 
subsection 2.
Sec. 3.  Sex Offender Management and Risk Assessment Advisory 
Commission; study.  The Sex Offender Management and Risk Assessment Advisory 
Commission, established pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-A, section 
11401, shall conduct a study and develop recommendations regarding statewide residency 
restrictions for sex offenders. In conducting the study, the commission shall evaluate 
whether residency restrictions for sex offenders improve public safety, the best 
implementation methods for residency restrictions and any constitutional or legal issues 
associated with sex offender residency restrictions. No later than December 3, 2025, the 
commission shall submit a report containing the findings and recommendations of this 
study, including any proposed legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal 
Justice and Public Safety. After reviewing the report, the committee may report out 
legislation relating to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.  
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act of 1999 and the 
Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act of 2013 by requiring that offenders under 
the Acts comply with municipal residency restriction ordinances adopted pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, section 3014, subsection 2. The bill also directs the 
Sex Offender Management and Risk Assessment Advisory Commission to conduct a study 
and develop recommendations regarding a statewide residency restriction for sex offenders. 
The commission is directed to submit a report containing its findings and proposed 
legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety no later 
than December 3, 2025. The committee may report out legislation relating to the report to 
the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.
An Act to Improve Behavioral Health Crisis Services and Suicide
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1216
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: NANGLE

Legislative Document
No. 1216
S.P. 505
In Senate, March 20, 2025
An Act to Improve Behavioral Health Crisis Services and Suicide 
Prevention Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator NANGLE 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 would improve the quality of and access to behavioral health crisis services; 
reduce the stigma surrounding suicide, mental health conditions and substance use 
disorder; provide a behavioral health crisis response that is substantially equivalent to the 
response already provided to individuals who require emergency physical health care in 
the State; strengthen the crisis response for children, youth, young persons and families; 
and codify the name of the 988 telephone number for the national suicide and crisis hotline.
An Act to Increase
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1219
Committee Amendment CA_A_S133 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/} " to S,P. 508, L,D, 1219, "An Act to Increase
State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System and to Raise the
Minimum Hourly Wage for Employees oftiie System"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following;
'An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine
System'
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble.
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following;
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to support a 4% increase in funding for fiscal year 2025"
and an additional 4% increase in funding for fiscal year 2026-27 to support the
continuation of current University of Maine System operations.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther $9,580,849 $19,544,932
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$9,580,849 $19,544.932
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause.
Amend the bill by reiettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutive ly.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
tO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 508, L,D. 1219 fS"!^'
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the majority report of the commktee, replaces the bill and
changes tlie title. The amendment provides ongoing funds to support a 4% increase in
funding to the University of Maine System in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The
amendment removes (lie emergency preamble and emergency clause.
FISCAL NOTE REQUmED
(See attached)
Page2-132LR1731(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/12/25 *-1<1--
LD 1219 LR 1731(02)
An Act to Increase State Funding for tlie Campuses of the University of Maine System and to Raise
the Minimum Hourly Wage for Employees of the System
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/1tl/<^
Committee; Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $9,580,849 $19,544,932 $19.544,932 $19,544,932
/
AppropriaUons/Allocations
General Fund $9,580,849 $19,544,932 $19,544,932 $19,544,932
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $9,580,849 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $19,544,932 m fiscal
year 2026-27 to the University of Maine System to support a 4% increase in funding in fiscal year 2025-26 and an
additional 4% increase in fiscal year 2026-27 to support the continuation of current University of Maine System
operations.
LR1731(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Increase
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1219
Committee Amendment CA_B_S134 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^" to S.P. 508, L.D. 1219, "An Act to Increase
State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System and to Raise the
Minimum Hourly Wage for Employees of the System"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine
System' . ...'.'" •
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble.
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031
Initiative; Provides ongoing funds to support a 6% increase in funding for fiscal year 2025-
26 and an additional 6% increase in funding for fiscal year 2026-27 to support the
continuation of current University of Maine System operations.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther $14,371,274 $29,604,824
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $14,371,274. $29,604,824
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause,
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
1!^J COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^" to S.P, 508, L,D. 1219
• SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. The amendment provides
ongoing funding to support a 6% increase in funding to the University of Maine System in
fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The amendment removes the emergency preamble and
emergency clause.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Pagc2-l32LR1731(03)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 05,12/25 1-K*^
LD 1219 LR 1731(03)
An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System and to Raise
the Minimum Hourly Wage for Employees of the System
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "fiT / <-
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 PY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $14,371,274 $29,604,824 $29,604,824 $29,604,824
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $14,371,274 $29>604,824 $29,604,824 $29,604,824
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $14,371,274 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $29,604,824 in
fiscal year 2026-27 to the University of Maine System to support a 6% increase in funding in fiscal year 2025-26 and
an additional 6% increase in fiscal year 2026-27 to support the continuation of current University of Maine System
operations,
LR1731(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Repeal the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1227
Committee Amendment CA_A_H762 (House)

CONIMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 802, L.D. 1227, "An Act to Repeal the 
Requirement That Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Equip Vehicles with a Standardized Data 
Access Platform" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Initiated Bill 2023, chapter 3 took effect on January 5, 2024, requiring 
motor vehicle manufacturers to make mechanical data emanating directly from a motor 
vehicle available to the motor vehicle owner and 3rd patties via a standardized platfotm; 
and 
Whereas, pending litigation in this State and in multiple jurisdictions regarding 
similar laws has resulted in significant uncetiainty for vehicle owners, manufacturers and 
repair shops and, in some cases, the deactivation of the telematics systems to comply with 
overlapping or conflicting regulations; and 
Whereas, the automotive right to repair statute directly impacts the security of 
consumer data in this State and creates ambiguity in the secure management and 
transmission of infotmation from a telematics system; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pa1i letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT •A» to H.P. 802, L,D, 1227 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an emergency 
preamble and emergency clause. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Create Equity in Maine's Campaign Finance Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1229
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM, HICKMAN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1015

Legislative Document
No. 1229
H.P. 804
House of Representatives, March 25, 2025
An Act to Create Equity in Maine's Campaign Finance Laws 
Between Enrolled and Unenrolled Candidates
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CHAPMAN of Auburn, EDER of Waterboro, FROST of 
Belgrade, SUPICA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1015, sub-§3-A is enacted to read:
3-A.  Contributions to gubernatorial and legislative candidates; no primary 
election.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for the purposes of 
contribution limits under subsections 1 and 2-B:
A. For a gubernatorial candidate who is not on a ballot in a primary election, the 
contribution limit in any one election cycle is the same as a gubernatorial candidate 
who is on the ballot in a primary election; and
B. For a legislative candidate who is not on a ballot in a primary election, the 
contribution limit in any one election cycle is the same as a legislative candidate who 
is on the ballot in a primary election.
SUMMARY
This bill applies the same contribution limit in any one election cycle to a gubernatorial 
or legislative candidate who is not on the ballot in a primary election as a gubernatorial or 
legislative candidate who is on the ballot in primary election.
An Act to Abolish the 72-hour Waiting Period for a Gun Purchase
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1230
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CHAPMAN
Amends: 25 MRSA §2016

Legislative Document
No. 1230
H.P. 805
House of Representatives, March 25, 2025
An Act to Abolish the 72-hour Waiting Period for a Gun Purchase
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CHAPMAN of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, HYMES of Waldo, MCINTYRE of 
Lowell, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, WHITE of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2016, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 678, §1 and reallocated by RR 
2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §40, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the requirement that a seller of firearms wait 72 hours before 
delivering a purchased firearm to the buyer.
An Act to Amend the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1225
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ROBERTS, RAFFERTY
Amends: 10 MRSA §1019

Legislative Document
No. 1225
H.P. 800
House of Representatives, March 25, 2025
An Act to Amend the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, CROCKETT of 
Portland, DODGE of Belfast, MURPHY of Scarborough, SARGENT of York, Senator: 
CURRY of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1019, sub-§2, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 417, §1, is 
amended to read:
C.  Possess an outstanding education loan relating to the an associate or bachelor's 
degree of any kind or a master's or doctoral nursing degree; and
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §1019, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. CC, §2, is 
further amended to read:
4.  Administration.  The nursing education loan repayment program and the nursing 
education loan repayment fund are administered by the authority.  The authority shall repay 
the loan of an applicant who meets the criteria in subsection 2 in the amount of up to 
$20,000 for a an associate, bachelor's or master's degree and up to $40,000 for a doctoral 
degree for full-time nursing faculty and in the amount of up to $10,000 for a an associate, 
bachelor's or master's degree and up to $20,000 for a doctoral degree for part-time nursing 
faculty.  The authority may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2‑A.
SUMMARY
This bill modifies the nursing education loan repayment program by amending the 
criteria to add an outstanding education loan relating to an associate or bachelor's degree 
of any kind to the list of debts that qualify for the program, whether or not the otherwise 
qualifying nurse has outstanding debts related to a master's or doctoral nursing degree. 
Under the bill, the Finance Authority of Maine must repay the loan for an associate or 
bachelor's degree up to $20,000 for a qualifying full-time nurse and up to $10,000 for a 
qualifying part-time nurse.
An Act to Create
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1229
Committee Amendment CA_A_H470 (House)

CO:MJvlITTEE AMENDMENT,/},, to H.P. 804, L.D. 1229, "An Act to Create 
Equity in Maine's Campaign Finance Laws Between Enrolled and Unenrolled Candidates" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Create Equity in Maine's Campaign Finance Laws' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inse1iing the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 2l•A MRSA §1015, sub•§3·A is enacted to read: 
3-A, Modifications of limitations on contributions for general election candidates . 
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Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for purposes of contribution limits 
under subsections 1 and 2-B: 
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A. For a candidate in a genel'al election who was nominated by primary election,. the 
candidate may receive contributions from a source for pm:poses of the general election 
aggregating up to twice the amount established for contribution limits in subsections 1 
and 2-B, minus any contributions the source provided to the candidate for purposes of 
the primaiy election; and 
B. For a gubernatorial or legislative candidate in a general election who was nominated 
by petition or through the replacement procedures in section 374-A. the candidate has 
the same contribution limits as a candidate for the same office who was on the ballot 
in the primary election.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment provides that a candidate in a 
general election who was nominated by primaiy election may receive contributions from a 
source for the general election aggregating up to twice the amount established for 
contribution limits to candidates in supp011 of the candidate's candidacy. This amount is 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT A" to H.P. 804, L.D. 1229 
reduced by any contributions made by that source to the candidate for the purposes of the 
primary election. 
The amendment also provides that a gubernatorial or legislative 
candidate in a general election who was nominated by petition or who was nominated as a 
replacement nominee by a political committee for the general election has the same 
contribution limits as a candidate for the same office who was on the ballot in the primary 
election. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/28/25 L-RL-
132nd MAINE LEGISLAl'URE 
LD 1229 
LR 760(03) 
An Act to Create Equity in Maine's Campaign Finance Laws Between Enrolled and Unenrolled 
Candidates 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A• {J'-(-L/ f/ Q) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Commission on Govemmental Ethics and Election Practices from the provisions of this 
bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act to Ban Cellular
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1234
Committee Amendment CA_A_H317 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/\ » to H.P. 809, L.D. 1234, "An Act to Ban Cellular
Telephones from Public School Classrooms"
Amend the bill by strikmg out the title and substitutmg the following:
'An Act Regarding Cellular Telephones in Public Schools'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 20-AMR8A §1001, sub-§23 is enacted to read:
23. Cellular telephone policy. By August 1. 2026. a school board shall adopt and
implement a policy related to use of personal electronic devices durmg the school day. The
policy must include, but is not limited to. orovisions related to student use of cellular
telephones and wearable electronic devices with Internet or cellular network connectivitv
capabilities,'
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
. SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. The amendment provides that,
by August 1,2026, a school board must adopt a policy related to use of personal electronic
devices during the school day. The policy must include, but is not limited to, provisions
related to stident use of cellular telephones and wearable electronic devices.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/20/25 ^Kl-
LD 1234 LR 23(02)
An Act to Ban Cellular Telephones from Public School Classrooms
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment W
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
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Fiscal Note
M.inor cost increase - local school administrative units
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to local school administrative units to adopt a policy related to the use of personal electronic devices
during the school day can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
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An Act to Ban Cellular Telephones from Public School Classrooms
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1234
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CAMPBELL
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4017

Legislative Document
No. 1234
H.P. 809
House of Representatives, March 25, 2025
An Act to Ban Cellular Telephones from Public School Classrooms
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4017 is enacted to read:
§4017.  Cellular telephones prohibited in classrooms 
School administrative units shall require all public schools administered by the school 
administrative unit to adopt and enforce a policy that prohibits students from possessing 
cellular telephones in classrooms. 
A policy developed by a public school pursuant to this section must include an 
exception that allows a student to possess a cellular telephone in a classroom in certain 
emergency circumstances. 
This section may not be construed to require public schools to prohibit students from 
possessing cellular telephones on school property in a place other than a classroom.
SUMMARY
This bill requires school administrative units to require that all public schools adopt 
and enforce a policy that prohibits students from possessing cellular telephones in a 
classroom. A policy developed by a school must contain an exception that allows a student 
to possess a cellular telephone in a classroom in certain emergency circumstances. 
This provision does not require schools to prohibit students from possessing cellular 
telephones on school property in a place other than a classroom.
An Act to Establish Transparency in Opioid Settlement Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1235
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: ROEDER, BALDACCI
Amends: 5 MRSA §203-D

Legislative Document
No. 1235
H.P. 810
House of Representatives, March 25, 2025
An Act to Establish Transparency in Opioid Settlement Funds 
Allocated to Municipalities or Counties
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DRINKWATER of Milford, FAIRCLOTH of 
Bangor, RANA of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BRADSTREET of Kennebec, 
TIPPING of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §203-D is enacted to read:
§203-D.  Reporting on funds received by direct share subdivisions pursuant to court 
settlements of opioid crisis litigation
A direct share subdivision that receives funds pursuant to the court settlements of the 
opioid crisis litigation, as set forth in the Memoranda of Understanding, shall submit a 
report to the Attorney General by January 15, 2026, and annually thereafter, detailing the 
amount of such funds received and expended in the prior calendar year, including a 
description of each such expenditure. 
As used in this section, "Memoranda of Understanding" has the same meaning as in 
section 203-C, subsection 1, paragraph C and "direct share subdivision" means a 
municipality or county that is a plaintiff subdivision identified in Exhibit 3 of the 
Memoranda of Understanding.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that a direct share subdivision that receives opioid settlement funds 
in accordance with the Maine State‑Subdivision Memorandum of Understanding and 
Agreement Regarding Use of Settlement Funds, dated and signed on January 26, 2022, and 
the Maine State‑Subdivision Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement Regarding 
Use of Settlement Funds‑2023, dated and signed on May 2, 2023, collectively defined in 
the bill as "Memoranda of Understanding," must submit an annual report to the Attorney 
General detailing the amount of such funds received and expended in the prior calendar 
year and including a description of each such expenditure. The first annual report must be 
submitted by January 15, 2026. "Direct share subdivision" is defined in the bill as a 
municipality or county that is a plaintiff subdivision identified in Exhibit 3 of the 
Memoranda of Understanding.
An Act to Modify Confidentiality Laws to Protect Children Being
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1233
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CAMPBELL
Amends: 22 MRSA §4008

Legislative Document
No. 1233
H.P. 808
House of Representatives, March 25, 2025
An Act to Modify Confidentiality Laws to Protect Children Being 
Placed into Custody by the Department of Health and Human 
Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
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.  22 MRSA §4008, sub-§3, ¶M, as amended by PL 2023, c. 151, §8, is 
further amended to read:
M.  Law enforcement authorities for entry into the National Crime Information Center 
database of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and to a national information 
clearinghouse for missing and exploited children operated pursuant to 42 United States 
Code, Section 5773(b).  Information disclosed pursuant to this paragraph is limited to 
information on missing or abducted children or youth that is required to be disclosed 
pursuant to 42 United States Code, Section 671(a)(35)(B); and
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4008, sub-§3, ¶N, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 151, §9, is 
amended to read:
N.  A party to a child protection proceeding and the attorney representing the party in 
the proceeding, with protection for identity of reporters and other persons when 
appropriate.; and
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §4008, sub-§3, ¶O is enacted to read:
O.  An agency or department involved in the placement of a child if a record of past 
substance use or domestic abuse by a person being considered for custody of the child 
exists.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the disclosure of confidential records of the Department of Health 
and Human Services to an agency or department involved in the placement of a child if a 
record of past substance use or domestic abuse by a person being considered for custody 
of the child exists.