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An Act to Provide Free Admission to State Parks and Historic Sites for the Immediate Family
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1043
Committee Amendment CA_A_H294 (House)

132ND LEGISLATURE • 
COMMITTEEAMENDMENT"A "to H.P. 672,L.D.1043, "AnActtoProvideFree 
Admission to State Parks and Historic Sites for the Immediate Family Members of Veterans 
and Active Military Personnel" 
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Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/19/25 L.RL 
LD 1043 
LR 1053(02) 
An Act to Provide Free Admission to State Parks and Historic Sites for the Immediate Family 
Members of Veterans and Active Military Personnel 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A
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Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2025-26 
$226,275 
($226,275) 
FY2026-27 
$301,700 
($301,700) 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$301,700 
($301,700) 
Projections 
FY2028-29 
$301,700 
($301,700) 
This bill provides immediate family members of qualifying veterans and active duty military members free day-use 
passes to enter all state parks and historic sites. This is estimated to reduce General Fund revenue by $226,275 in 
. fiscal year 2025-26 and by $301,700 in fiscal year 2026-27, using the assumption that qualifying veterans and family 
members' usage will comprise roughly 7% of the estimated current annual revenue of $4~031,000 from day-use passes. 
LRl 053(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Lower the Energy Burden of Residents by Advancing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1037
Sponsors: WARREN
Amends: 38 MRSA §577-A

Legislative Document
No. 1037
H.P. 666
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act to Lower the Energy Burden of Residents by Advancing 
Climate Change Goals
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 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 WARREN of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §577-A, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 476, §9, is amended 
to read:
10.  Report.  Beginning January 15, 2021, and annually thereafter, the council shall 
submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
environment and natural resources matters describing the activities of the council, the 
subcommittee and its working groups over the prior calendar year and including any 
findings and recommendations of the council, including any proposed legislation.  
Beginning January 15, 2026, the report must include specific recommendations to lower 
the energy burden for residents of the State.  After reviewing the report, the joint standing 
committee may report out legislation to implement any recommendations contained in the 
report.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Maine Climate Council to include in its annual report specific 
recommendations to lower the energy burden for residents of the State.
An Act to Impose an Additional Tax on Certain Unearned Income
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1047
Sponsors: LOOKNER, TEPLER
Amends: 36 MRSA §5204-C

Legislative Document
No. 1047
H.P. 676
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act to Impose an Additional Tax on Certain Unearned Income
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LOOKNER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc and
Representatives: BECK of South Portland, DHALAC of South Portland, FRIEDMANN of Bar 
Harbor, GATTINE of Westbrook, HASENFUS of Readfield, MATLACK of St. George, 
ROEDER of Bangor, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5204-C is enacted to read:
§5204-C.  Additional tax on capital gains
For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, in addition to any other tax 
imposed by this Part, a tax at the rate of 4% is imposed on income derived from capital 
gains over the following amounts:
1.  Single and married filing separately.  For single individuals and married 
individuals filing separately, $250,000;
2.  Heads of households.  For unmarried individuals or legally separated individuals 
who qualify as heads of households, $375,000; and
3.  Individuals filing jointly.  For individuals filing married joint returns or surviving 
spouses permitted to file a joint return, $500,000.
SUMMARY
This bill imposes an additional tax of 4% on capital gains above $250,000, $375,000 
or $500,000, depending on filing status.
An Act to Require
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1048
Committee Amendment CA_A_H513 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §1316

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT'' /j,
, to H.P. 677, LD. 1048, "An Act to Require 
IO 
Certain Notice Requirements for Whistl~lower Protections" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §1316, sub-§10, as repealed and replaced by PL 2023, c. 405, 
Pt. A, §124, is amended to read: 
lO. Notice of rights required. A public utility and a competitive electricity provider 
shall notify t11e public utility's and the competitive electricity provider's employees, 
affiliated interests and utility contractors of their rights under this section. A public utility 
and a competitive electricity provider shall send an annual notice of the rights under this 
section, which must be written in plain English, be in at least 12-point type and be sent 
separately from any other communication. to; 
A. 
Persons at the time of the notice performing a service for wages or other 
remuneration under a contract of hire. expressed or implied, for the public utility or 
competitive electricity provider: and 
B. The public utility's and the competitive electricity provider's affiliated interests and 
utility contractors.' 
Amend the bill by relettering 01· renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It requires that a public utility and a competitive 
electricity provider provide an annual notice to current employees, affiliated interests and 
utility contractors of the rights established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, 
section 1316 regarding protections for persons providing testimony or information to 
legislative committees, the Public Utilities Commission and the Public Advocate. The 
Page l • 132LR1835(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
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COMMHTEE AMENDMENT "ir to H.P. 677, L.D. 1048 
annual notice must be written in plain English, be in at least 12-point type and be sent 
separately from any other communication to the recipient. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Eliminate
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1049
Committee Amendment CA_A_H659 (House)
Amends: 25 MRSA §2003-A, 25 MRSA §2004

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 678, L.D. 1049, "An Act to Eliminate 
the Duty to Inform a Law Enforcement Officer When Carrying a Concealed Handgun 
Without a Permit" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Require a Person to Inform a Law Enforcement Officer upon Request 
When Carrying a Concealed Handgun Without a Permit' 
An1end the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2003-A, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 327, §4, is amended to read: 
§2003-A. Duty to inform law enforcement upon request 
When an individual who is canying a concealed handgun pursuant to the authority of 
this chapter and >;.1,•ho does aot ha¥e a Yalid pem:tit to carry a ooaoealed handgua that has 
beea issued as pFovided in this ohaptef fifst comes into contact with any law enforcement 
officer of this State or its political subdivisions or a federal law enforcement officer during 
the course of any arrest, detainment or routine traffic stop, that individual shall, upon 
request of the law enforcement officer, immediately inform that law enforcement officer 
of the fact that the individual is canying a concealed handgun. 
Sec. 2. 25 MRSA §2004, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 327, §5, is amended to 
read: 
5. Failure to inform law enforcement upon request. A person who fails to comply 
with section 2003-A commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $-1-00 $250 
may be adjudged.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
'<--oC?:> 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,Jtr, to H.P. 678, L.D. 1049 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the bill and 
changes the title. The amendment requires a person who is lawfully carrying a concealed 
handgun to immediately inform a law enforcement officer of that fact upon request of that 
law enforcement officer. The amendment also increases the fine from $100 to $250 for a 
failure to inform a law enforcement officer upon request of the fact that a person is lawfully 
carrying a concealed handgun. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/17 /25 LRL 
LD 1049 
LR 1317(02) 
An Act to Eliminate the Duty to Inform a Law Enforcement Officer When Carrying a Concealed 
Handgun Without a Permit 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' { H--(p59\ 
Committee: Judiciary 
/ 
• Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new 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. 
LR1317(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Eliminate the Duty to Inform a Law Enforcement Officer
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1049
Sponsors: POIRIER
Amends: 25 MRSA §2003-A, 25 MRSA §2004

Legislative Document
No. 1049
H.P. 678
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act to Eliminate the Duty to Inform a Law Enforcement Officer 
When Carrying a Concealed Handgun Without a Permit
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, HAGGAN of Hampden, MORRIS 
of Turner, NUTTING of Oakland, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SMITH of Palermo, THORNE of 
Carmel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2003-A, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 327, §4, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  25 MRSA §2004, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 327, §5, is repealed.
SUMMARY
Current law requires an individual carrying a concealed handgun without a valid permit 
who comes into contact with a law enforcement officer during the course of any arrest, 
detainment or routine traffic stop to immediately inform that law enforcement officer of 
the fact that the individual is carrying a concealed handgun.
This bill repeals that requirement and the penalty provision for failure to comply with 
that requirement.
An Act to Provide Funding to Maintain All-terrain Vehicle Trails
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1051
Sponsors: HALL
Amends: 12 MRSA §1893, 12 MRSA §13155

Legislative Document
No. 1051
H.P. 680
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act to Provide Funding to Maintain All-terrain Vehicle Trails
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HALL of Wilton.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1893, sub-§2, ¶A, as repealed and replaced by PL 2021, c. 215, 
§3, is amended by enacting a new subparagraph (6-A) to read:
(6-A)  Distributing, as described in section 13155, subsection 5, the funds to 
municipalities and unorganized territories to be used for the purposes of 
maintaining ATV trails located within those municipalities and unorganized 
territories;
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §13155, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2021, c. 215, §7 and affected 
by §15, is further amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read:
Thirty-seven dollars of each fee collected pursuant to this subsection must be deposited in 
the ATV Recreational Management Fund established in section 1893, subsection 2 and 
must be used to maintain designated state-approved ATV trails, except that 20% of the 
funds deposited pursuant to this paragraph must be annually distributed to the municipality 
of the ATV owner's residence as shown on the owner's registration certificate, or, if the 
owner's residence as shown on the certificate is within unorganized territory, to the 
unorganized territory fund of the county of the owner's residence established in Title 30-A, 
section 7502, to be used for the purposes described in section 1893, subsection 2, paragraph 
A, subparagraph (6-A).
SUMMARY
This bill requires that a percentage of funds collected from all-terrain vehicle 
registration fees under current law be allocated to the municipality or unorganized territory 
of the all-terrain vehicle owner's address as shown on the owner's registration certificate 
for the purpose of maintaining all-terrain vehicle trails located within that municipality or 
unorganized territory.
An Act Regarding Municipal Authority over Heavy Vehicle
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1039
Sponsors: WALKER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1252-A

Legislative Document
No. 1039
H.P. 668
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act Regarding Municipal Authority over Heavy Vehicle 
Operation
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WALKER of Naples.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation amends the law relating to license classes to allow local 
units of government to expeditiously address removal of snow or ice from roadways and 
needs to take effect during this winter season; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1252-A is enacted to read:
§1252-A.  Class M license
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a Class M license may be issued 
to a city, town, county, district or other local unit of government created by or pursuant to 
law for the operation of a single motor vehicle or a combination of vehicles that meet the 
definition of a Class A or Class B license for the purpose of removing snow or ice from a 
roadway by plowing or sanding within the boundaries of that local unit of government.  A 
Class M license must be held by that local unit of government and must be assigned to only 
one individual employed by that local unit of government. There is no limit on the number 
of Class M licenses issued to a local unit of government. An individual who is assigned to 
operate a single motor vehicle or a combination of vehicles under a Class M license must 
pass all required written and road safety tests.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill creates a Class M license that may be issued to a local unit of government for 
the operation of a single motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that meet the definition 
of a Class A or Class B license for the purpose of removing snow or ice from a roadway 
by plowing or sanding within the boundaries of that local unit of government.  A Class M 
license must be held by that local unit of government and must be assigned to only one 
individual employed by that local unit of government.
Resolved: Two thirds of each branch of the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1052
Sponsors: SALISBURY, BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 1052
H.P. 681
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of 
Maine to Establish the State Auditor as a Constitutional Officer
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 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 SALISBURY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, DILL of Old Town, FARRIN of Jefferson, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MONTELL of Gardiner, O'HALLORAN of Brewer, 
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Constitutional amendment. Resolved: Two thirds of each branch of the 
Legislature concurring, that the following amendment to the Constitution of Maine be 
proposed:
Constitution, Art. IX, Section 26 is enacted to read:
Section 26.  State Auditor.  The State Auditor must be chosen quadrennially by 
joint ballot of the Senators and Representatives in convention. Vacancy in the office of 
State Auditor occurring when the Legislature is not in session may be filled by appointment 
by the President of the Senate.
Constitutional referendum procedure; form of question; effective date.  
Resolved:  That the municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their 
respective cities, towns and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding 
a statewide election, at a statewide election held in the month of November following the 
passage of this resolution, to vote upon the ratification of the amendment proposed in this 
resolution by voting upon the following question:
"Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to establish the State 
Auditor as a constitutional officer?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within the corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No."  The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared 
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in 
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature.  The Governor shall review the 
returns.  If it appears that a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of the amendment, 
the Governor shall proclaim that fact without delay and the amendment becomes part of 
the Constitution of Maine on the date of the proclamation.
Secretary of State shall prepare ballots.  Resolved:  That the Secretary of State 
shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all ballots, returns and copies of 
this resolution necessary to carry out the purposes of this referendum.
SUMMARY
This resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine to establish the State 
Auditor as a constitutional officer.
An Act to Authorize
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1054
Committee Amendment CA_A_H883 (House)
Amends: 33 MRSA §476

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/^ " to H,P, 683, L.D. 1054, "An Act to Authorize
the Penobscot Nation to Use Wild Game Harvested on the Penobscot Indian Territory at
Food Venues Located Within the Penobscot Indian Territory"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following;
'An Act to Amend Certain Definitions in the Laws Governing Conservation
Easements'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and insertmg the
following:
'See. 1. 33 MRSA §476, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1985,c.395, §3, is amended to
read;
1. Conservation easement. "Conservation easement" means a nonpossessoiy interest
of a holder in real property imposing limitations or affinnative obligations the purposes of
which include retaining or protecting natural, scenic or open space values of real property;
assuring its availability for agricultural, forest, recreational or open space use; protecting
natural resources; w maintaining or enhancing air or water quality of real property; or
preserving the historical, architectural. archaeological or cultural aspects of real prosertY,
Sec. 2. 33 MRSA §476, sub-§2, ^[A, as enacted by PL 1985,c,395, §3, is amended
to read;
A. A governmental body empowered to hold an interest in real property under the laws
of this State or the United States, including a federaUv recognized Indian nation, tribe
or band in the State; or'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
&
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT'/-+- " to H.P. 683, L.D, 1054
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. The amendment changes the
defmitions of "conservation easement" and "holder" in the provisions of law governing
property and the conveyance of real estate,
Current law provides that "conservation easement" means a nonpossessory interest of
a holder in real property imposing limitations or affirmative obligations for certain
purposes. The amendment adds preserving the historical, architectural, archaeological or
cultiral aspects of real property as one of those purposes. The amendment also clarifies
that "holder" includes a federally recognized Indian nation, tribe or band m the State.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/09/26
L.RL.
LD 1054 LR 1539(02)
An Act to Authorize the Penobscot Nation to Use Wild Game Harvested on the Penobscot Indian
Territory at Food Venues Located Within the Penobscot Indian Territory
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendmentt'^'
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
i, expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR1539(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Raise the Cap on Retirement Benefits for Certain State
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1040
Sponsors: DODGE, TIPPING
Amends: 5 MRSA §17806

Legislative Document
No. 1040
H.P. 669
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act to Raise the Cap on Retirement Benefits for Certain State 
Employees and Teachers to Which a Cost-of-living Adjustment Is 
Made
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DODGE of Belfast.
Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and
Representatives: BOYER of Cape Elizabeth, BUNKER of Farmington, GRAHAM of North 
Yarmouth, MACIAS of Topsham, MCCABE of Lewiston, ROEDER of Bangor, SATO of 
Gorham, SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §17806, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. NN, §1, 
is further amended to read:
A.  Except as provided in paragraphs A‑1, A‑2 and A‑3, whenever there is a percentage 
increase in the Consumer Price Index from July 1st to June 30th, the board shall 
automatically make an equal percentage increase in retirement benefits, beginning in 
September, up to a maximum annual increase of 3%.  Effective July 1, 2011, the 
increase applies to that portion of the retirement benefit up to $20,000, which amount 
must be indexed in subsequent years by the same percentage adjustments granted under 
this section.  Effective July 1, 2022, the increase applies to that portion of the retirement 
benefit up to $24,186.25, which amount must be indexed in subsequent years by the 
same percentage adjustments granted under this section. Effective July 1, 2026, for 
retired state employees and teachers who retired on or before June 30, 2011 or their 
beneficiaries, the increase applies to that portion of the retirement benefit up to 
$40,000, which amount must be indexed in subsequent years by the same percentage 
adjustments granted under this section.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that, effective July 1, 2026, the cost-of-living adjustment applies to 
$40,000 of the retirement benefit being paid to retired state employees and retired teachers 
who retired on or before June 30, 2011 or their beneficiaries.
An Act to Establish a 180-day State Residency Requirement for
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1046
Sponsors: QUINT, STEWART
Amends: 22 MRSA §4307

Legislative Document
No. 1046
H.P. 675
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act to Establish a 180-day State Residency Requirement for 
Receiving Municipal General Assistance
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 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 QUINT of Hodgdon.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: CARUSO of Caratunk, FREDERICKS of Sanford, HENDERSON of 
Rumford, LEMELIN of Chelsea, MORRIS of Turner, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, 
SWALLOW of Houlton, THORNE of Carmel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4307, sub-§3, as repealed and replaced by PL 1987, c. 349, Pt. 
H, §15, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4307, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Residency requirement.  An applicant must prove to the municipality that the 
applicant has been physically present for 180 days or longer in the State prior to applying 
for general assistance.  Acceptable forms of proof of residency must include the applicant's 
name and the address of the applicant's residence or domicile.  A post office box or mail 
drop address is not sufficient.  Acceptable proof of residency includes, but is not limited 
to:
A.  A tax return, W-2 form or paycheck stub;
B.  A utility bill or a letter from a utility company showing application for service;
C.  A contract to which the applicant is a party; or
D.  A document issued by a governmental entity.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes a 180-day state residency requirement for applicants for municipal 
general assistance.
An Act to Authorize the Penobscot Nation to Use Wild Game
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1054
Sponsors: DILL
Amends: 12 MRSA §11217

Legislative Document
No. 1054
H.P. 683
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act to Authorize the Penobscot Nation to Use Wild Game 
Harvested on the Penobscot Indian Territory at Food Venues 
Located Within the Penobscot Indian Territory
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DILL of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, 
HEPLER of Woolwich, MOONEN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11217, sub-§2, ¶J is enacted to read:
J.  A member of the Penobscot Nation who is a resident of the State who has lawfully 
killed or trapped and registered a wild animal or wild turkey under this section or 
lawfully killed or trapped a wild bird within the Penobscot Indian territory, as defined 
in Title 30, section 6205, subsection 2, may use, sell or offer for sale or aid in buying, 
selling or offering for sale wild animals and wild birds at an eating establishment as 
defined in Title 22, section 2491, subsection 7; lodging place as defined in Title 22, 
section 2491, subsection 7-F; mobile eating place as defined in Title 22, section 2491, 
subsection 8; or recreational camp or sporting camp as defined in Title 22, section 
2491, subsection 11 located within the Penobscot Indian territory.  A person who 
qualifies for an exception under this paragraph shall comply with all applicable state 
and federal food safety laws, rules and regulations.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11217, sub-§2, ¶K is enacted to read:
K.  A person may purchase food or food products derived from wild animals and wild 
birds offered for sale under paragraph J.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an exception to the prohibitions against the purchase, sale or offer 
for sale of certain wild animals and wild birds.  A member of the Penobscot Nation who is 
a resident of the State and who has lawfully killed or trapped and registered a bear, deer, 
moose or wild turkey or lawfully killed or trapped a wild bird within the Penobscot Indian 
territory may use, sell or offer for sale or aid in buying, selling or offering for sale bear, 
deer, moose, wild turkey and wild birds at an eating establishment, lodging place, mobile 
eating place or recreational camp or sporting camp that is located within the Penobscot 
Indian territory.
An Act to Require a Person Operating a Watercraft for
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1042
Sponsors: HEPLER
Amends: 12 MRSA §13068-A

Legislative Document
No. 1042
H.P. 671
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act to Require a Person Operating a Watercraft for 
Recreational Purposes to Ensure All Passengers Under 13 Years of 
Age Wear Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Devices
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DILL of Old Town, SARGENT of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13068-A, sub-§4, ¶A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 228, §§13 
and 14, is further amended by enacting a new subparagraph (2-A) to read:
(2-A)  Fails to ensure that all passenger children who have not attained 13 years of 
age are wearing an appropriate Coast Guard approved personal flotation device 
while on board the watercraft when the watercraft is used for recreational purposes;
SUMMARY
This bill modifies the provisions of law governing operation of a watercraft to prohibit 
a person from operating a watercraft unless all passenger children who are under 13 years 
of age are wearing an appropriate Coast Guard approved personal flotation device while 
on board the watercraft when the watercraft is used for recreational purposes, whether or 
not the watercraft is under way. An exception to this requirement applies to canoes owned 
by youth camps and log rafts subject to certain conditions.
A person who violates this provision commits a civil violation. After multiple 
adjudications for violations of the inland fisheries and wildlife laws within a 5-year period, 
a person who violates this provision commits a Class E crime.
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1052
Committee Amendment CA_A_H527 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A_" to H.P. 681, L.D. 1052, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constftution of Maine to Establish the State Auditor as a 
Constitutional Officer'' 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page l • 132LR1490(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24/25 LRL 
LD 1052 
LR 1490(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of l\faine to Establish the State Auditor 
as a Constitutional Officer 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment Jt (tt=-527\ 
Committee: State and Local Government 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Refcnmdum Costs 
Month/Year· 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-25 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the gene, 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivety of a secot,-
ballot, an additional appropriation of $341,000 may be required. 
LR1490(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Prevent Dental Insurance Companies from Denying
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1058
Sponsors: GREENWOOD
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2723-A

Legislative Document
No. 1058
H.P. 687
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act to Prevent Dental Insurance Companies from Denying 
Coverage When Other Insurance Is Involved
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2723-A, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Coordination of benefits for dental insurance.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, a 
policy may not coordinate benefits when an insured is covered under more than one policy 
that provides benefits for dental services.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the coordination of benefits when an insured is covered under more 
than one policy that provides benefits for dental services.
An Act to Provide
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1060
Committee Amendment CA_A_H149 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 689, L.D. 1060, "An Act to Provide 
Funding to Reduc.e Stigma for Parents Seeking· Support" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/18/25 LRL 
LD 1060 
LR 1825(02) 
An Act to Provide Funding to Reduce Stigma for Parents Seeking Support 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 7'f ( H 
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Committee: Health and Human Services 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$100,000 
$100,000 
FY 2026-27 
$100,000 
Projections 
FY 2.027-28 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$100,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $100,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 for the online resource hub and communications 
campaign to support parents as part of the Maine Child Safety and Family Well-Being Plan. 
LRl 825(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Establish the Process for the Selection of Delegates for a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1059
Sponsors: GREENWOOD

Legislative Document
No. 1059
H.P. 688
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act to Establish the Process for the Selection of Delegates for a 
Convention Called Under the United States Constitution, Article V
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 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 GREENWOOD of Wales.
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 establish a process for the selection of delegates for a convention 
called under the United States Constitution, Article V.
An Act to Require
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1063
Committee Amendment CA_A_H238 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /1." to H.P. 692, L.D. 1063, "An Act to Require 
Competitive Procurement of Electricifyft·om Generators Fueled by Municipal Solid Waste 
in Conjunction with Recycling" 
Amend the bill by insetting before section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§3, lj]A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 361, §1, is 
futther amended to read: 
A. For the pmposes of meeting the portfolio requirement under this si.1bsectiod, a300% 
multiplier is applied to the output of a generator fueled by municipal solid waste i1~ 
conjunction with recycling that has obtained a solid waste facility license fron1 the 
Depa1t111ent of Envirorimental Protection. 
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This paragraph is repealed January 1, ~ 
2026.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3210-K in subsection 1 in the 6th and 7th lines (page 
I, lines 10 and 11 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "pays state excise, income, 
property and sales taxes" and insetting the following: ·'is licensed by the Depa1tment of 
Environmental Protection as a solid waste facility in accordance with Title 38, section 
1310-N' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the repeal date applicable to the law that appiies a 300% 
multiplier to the output of a generator fueled by municipal solid waste in conjunction with 
recycling for the purposes of the Class II resource portfolio requirements, The amendment 
also requires that a generator fueled by municipal solid waste in co1tjunction with recycling 
that may be selected for a contract for energy and renewable energy credits in accordance 
with the bill must be licensed in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, 
section 1310-N, which provides that a license from the Depa1tment of Environmental 
Page I - 132LR2386(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 692, L.D. 1063 
Protection is required to locate, establish, construct, expand the disposal capacity of or 
operate any solid waste facility. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/23/25 L-RL-
LD 1063 
LR 2386(02) 
An Act to Require Competitive Procurement of Electricity from Generators Fueled by Municipal Solid 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Waste in Conjunction with Recycling 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A' 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Public Utilities Connnission to implement the provisions of this bill are expected to be 
minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2386(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide Funding to Reduce Stigma for Parents Seeking
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1060
Sponsors: MEYER

Legislative Document
No. 1060
H.P. 689
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act to Provide Funding to Reduce Stigma for Parents Seeking 
Support
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 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 MEYER of Eliot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the online resource hub and communications 
campaign to increase help seeking and resource sharing for parents who need support for 
parenting and other family needs as part of the Maine Child Safety and Family Well-Being 
Plan.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$100,000
$100,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$100,000
$100,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding for the online resource hub and communications 
campaign to increase help seeking and resource sharing for parents who need support for 
parenting and other family needs as part of the Maine Child Safety and Family Well-Being 
Plan.
An Act to Increase Community Support for Families in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1061
Sponsors: MEYER

Legislative Document
No. 1061
H.P. 690
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act to Increase Community Support for Families in Maine
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 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 MEYER of Eliot.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the safety and well-being of children is paramount; and
Whereas, this legislation provides funding to strengthen the capacity of the Maine 
Child Abuse Prevention Councils to provide essential child abuse prevention services and 
must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period to ensure the funding is available 
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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307
Initiative: Provides funding to the Office of Child and Family Services to strengthen the 
capacity of the Maine Child Abuse Prevention Councils to provide universal community 
support for families and essential child abuse prevention services statewide.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$1,563,470
$1,563,470
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,563,470
$1,563,470
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding to the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of 
Child and Family Services to strengthen the capacity of the Maine Child Abuse Prevention 
Councils to provide universal community support for families and essential child abuse 
prevention services statewide.
An Act to Improve the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1067
Committee Amendment CA_A_S209 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" )t" to S.P. 451, L.D. 1067, "An Act to Improve the 
Process for Mobile Home Owners to Purchase Theil' Mobile Home Park" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 6 in the last line (page I, line 24 in L.D,) by 
inse11ing after the following: "park" the following: 'or more than once after being told by 
the owner not to make contact again' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minoi'ity report of the committee, prohibits a mobile . 
home owners' association from contacting a mobile hom.e owner in the mobile home park 
more than once about the association purchasing the mobile home park after being told by 
the owner not to make contact again. 
Poge 1 - 132LR1913(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Increase
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1061
Committee Amendment CA_A_H78 (House)

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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " f |" to H.P. 690, L.D. 1061, "An Act to Increase
Community Support for Families m Maine"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note,
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/18/25 t-Kt-
LD 1061 LR 1157(02)
An Act to Increase Community Support for Families in Maine
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
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Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 PY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,563,470 $1,563,470 $1,563,470 $1,563,470
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund . $1,563,470 $1,563,470 $1,563,470 $1,563,470
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes ongoing annual General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of
$1,563,470 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 for Maine Child Abuse Prevention Councils to provide community
support for families and child abuse prevention services statewide,
LR1157(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1068
Committee Amendment CA_A_S285 (Senate)

COMM[TTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 452, L.D. I 068, "An Act to Allow the 
People to Elect the State Auditor,, 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
Page I - l32LR1462(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Referendum Costs 
Approved: 04/24/25 l-Rl-
LD 1068 
LR 1462(02) 
An Act to Allow the People to Elect the State Auditor 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'P.,' ( 5-'d85 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Month/Year 
Nov-28 
Election Type 
General 
Question 
Election 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget inch.1des sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the ger 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a se<..,_ . .i 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $341,000 may be required. 
LR1462(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of l
An Act to Ensure Automobile Insurance Rates Are Maintained
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1064
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2916-D

Legislative Document
No. 1064
H.P. 693
House of Representatives, March 14, 2025
An Act to Ensure Automobile Insurance Rates Are Maintained 
upon the Death of a Spouse
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2916-D is enacted to read:
§2916-D.  Automobile insurance cancellation, nonrenewal and certain changes 
because of marital status prohibited
An insurance company authorized to transact business in this State may not cancel or 
refuse to renew, reduce liability limits for or charge a higher premium for a policy for the 
sole reason that a person to whom the policy has been issued has experienced a change in 
marital status due to the death of the person's spouse.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits an insurance company from refusing to issue, cancelling, reducing 
liability limits for or charging a higher premium for a policy for the sole reason that a person 
to whom the policy has been issued has experienced a change in marital status due to the 
death of the person's spouse.