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An Act to Fund an
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0722
Committee Amendment CA_A_H140 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs on program grant funding

COJVTh1ITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 461, L.D. 722, "An Act to Fund an 
Administrative Strncture of an Emergency Medical Services Education Program in the 
Community College System" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services' 
Board to Report to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 
on the Status of Funds in the Emergency Medical Services Stabilization and 
Sustainability Program' 
Amend the bill by striking out eve1ything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services' Board 
to report to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 
on program grant funding. Resolved: 
That the Department of Public Safety, 
Emergency Medical Services' Board shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs on the status of funds in the Emergency Medical Services 
Stabilization and Sustainability Program, as established by the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 32, section 98, no later than January 15, 2026. The rep01t must include the amount 
of funding received by emergency medical services training centers in the Maine 
Community College System and the status of any remaining funds not yet awarded to 
emergency medical services training centers. The joint standing committee may report out 
a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature related to the contents of the 
report.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve. The resolve directs the Depaitment 
of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services' Board to rep01t to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on the status of funds in the Emergency 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "k,' to H.P. 461, L.D. 722 
Medical Services Stabilization and Sustainability Program no later than January 15, 2026. 
The joint standing committee may rep01t out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 
132nd Legislature related to the contents of the report. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/17 /25 LRL 
LD722 
LR 1323(02) 
An Act to Fund an Administrative Structure of an Emergency Medical Services Education Program in 
the Community College System 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ (H-\Y,D) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with reporting on status of funds in the Emergency 
Medical Services Stabilization and Sustainability Program are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources, 
LR1323(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Clarify the Relationship Between Palliative Care
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0712
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SCHMERSAL-BURGESS, BRADSTREET
Amends: 22 MRSA §1726

Legislative Document
No. 712
H.P. 451
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Clarify the Relationship Between Palliative Care 
Physicians and Hospital Physicians
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.
Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and
Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, FREDERICKS of Sanford, GRIFFIN of Levant, 
HALL of Wilton, LAVIGNE of Berwick, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, OLSEN of Raymond, 
SOBOLESKI of Phillips.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1726, sub-§5, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 203, §2, is 
amended to read:
C.  Make recommendations to improve palliative care and the quality of life of persons 
with serious illnesses, including recommendations to require hospitals treating patients 
under the care of a palliative care physician to defer to the palliative care physician and 
the patient when making treatment decisions; and
Sec. 2. Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory 
Council recommendations related to patients under care of palliative care 
physician. The Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council, as 
established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 47‑I and 
referred to in this section as "the advisory council," shall make recommendations to require 
hospitals treating patients under the care of a palliative care physician to defer to the 
palliative care physician and the patient when making treatment decisions as required by 
Title 22, section 1726, subsection 5, paragraph C. The advisory council shall submit its 
recommendations as part of the annual report required to be submitted pursuant to Title 22, 
section 1726, subsection 5, paragraph D no later than January 1, 2026 to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Health and Human Services. The joint standing committee may report out a 
bill related to the advisory council's recommendations to the Second Regular Session of 
the 132nd Legislature.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory 
Council to make recommendations to require hospitals treating patients under the care of a 
palliative care physician to defer to the palliative care physician and the patient when 
making treatment decisions. The bill requires the advisory council to submit its 
recommendations as part of the advisory council's required annual report no later than 
January 1, 2026 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
health and human services matters. The bill authorizes the joint standing committee to 
report out a bill related to the advisory council's recommendations to the Second Regular 
Session of the 132nd Legislature.
An Act to Amend the Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0714
Sponsors: CLOUTIER

Legislative Document
No. 714
H.P. 453
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Amend the Tax Laws
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 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 CLOUTIER of Lewiston.
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 amend the state laws governing taxation.
An Act Regarding Taxation
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0713
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H1040 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/^ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 452,
L.D. 713, "An Act Regarding Taxation"
Amend the amendment in section 4 in paragraph A-l in the 6th line (page 2, line 9 in
amendment) by striking out the following: "in which electronic equipment" and mserting
the following: 'containme electronic equipment that'
Amend the amendment in section 4 in paragraph A-1 in the 7th line (page 2, line 1 0 in
amendment) by inserting after the following; "not" the following: 'the performance of
Amend the amendment in section 5 in paragraph C-l in the 6th line (page 2, line 19 in
amendment) by striking out the following: "in which electronic equipment" and inserting
the following: 'pontainme electronic equipment that'
Amend the amendment in section 5 in paragraph C-l in the 7th line (page 2, line 20 in
amendment) by inserting after the following: "not" the followmg: 'the performance of
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies that a facility does not qualify for the Dirigo business
incentives program or the business equipment tax exemption if it contains electronic
equipment used to support a busmess whose primary business activity is the performance
of data processing, data storage, cloud computing or similar computing infrastructure
services.
SPONSORED BY: ^'.- —- ^
(Representative SAYRE, D.)
TOWN: Kennebunk
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Advance Equitable Energy Policy in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0725
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 725
H.P. 464
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Advance Equitable Energy Policy in Maine
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to update the laws regarding the regulation of energy to address 
equity concerns.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132:
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0730

Legislative Document
No. 730
H.P. 469
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132:  
Learning Results:  Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 132:  
Learning Results:  Parameters for Essential Instruction, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the Legislature 
for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 132:  Learning 
Results:  Parameters for Essential Instruction, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Education.
An Act to Prohibit
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0731
Committee Amendment CA_A_H176 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4357-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A-" to H.P. 473, L.D. 731, "An Act to Prohibit 
Municipalities from Barring the Creation of Homeless Shelters" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §4357-B is enacted to read: 
§4357-B. Homeless shelters 
1. Definition. As used in this section, "homeless shelter" means a housing facility, 
the primary purpose of which is to provide temporruy overnight accommodations to 
persons experiencing homelessness who are guests in either a dormitory-style or dwelling-
unit-style arrangement or any combination of such arrangements. 
2. Homeless shelters may not be prohibited. A municipality may not prohibit 
homeless shelters in the municipality. This prohibition does not limit a municipality's home 
rule authority to reasonably regulate homeless shelters.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes and replaces the bill. The amendment creates a definition for 
the term "homeless shelter," which means a housing facility, the primary purpose of which 
is to provide temporary overnight accommodations to persons experiencing homelessness 
who are guests in either a dormitory-style or dwelling-unit-style arrangement or any 
combination of such arrangements. The amendment prohibits a municipality from 
prohibiting homeless shelters in the municipality, but does not limit a municipality's home 
rule authority to reasonably regulate homeless shelters. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Proh1bi~
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0732
Committee Amendment CA_A_H258 (House)
Amends: 1 MRSA §30

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A' to H.P. 474, L.D. 732, "An Act to Proh1bi~ 
Copyrights for Works of State Government" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Prohibit Copyrights for Works of Certain State Government Departments 
and Agencies' 
Amend the bill by striking out everythirig after the enacting c;lause,and inse1ting the 
fol.lowing: 
• 
'Sec, 1. 1 MRSA §30 is enacted to read: 
§30, Copyright for work of department or agency of the State prohibited . 
A work of a depa1tment or agency of the State may not be afforded copyright 
protection, including under 17 United States Code or any subsequent federal law. This 
section does not apply to goods sold or products offered for sale by a depa1t111ent or agency 
of the State and does not preclude a depaiiment or agency of the State from receiving and 
holding a copyright transferred to a depa1tment or agency of the State by assignment, 
bequest or otherwise or a copyright of a work of a depa1tment or agency of the State existing 
prior to the effective date of this section. 
As used in this section, "department or agency of the State" does not include 
prekinderga1ten to grade 12 public schools. the Maine State Museum, the Maine 
Community College System, the University of Maine System or any other quasi-
independent state entity as defined in Title 5, section 1202 l, subsection 5 .' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority repo1t of the committee, amends the bill by 
specifying that a work of a depa1tment or agency of the State may not ~e afforded copyright 
protection, including under Title 17 of the United States Code or a1~ subsequent federal 
Page I - 132LR1315(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMJiTIEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 474, L.D. 732 
law. The amendment excludes goods sold or products offered for sale by a department or 
• agency of the State and does not preclude a department or agency of the State from 
receiving and holding a copyright transferred to a department or agency of the· State by 
assignment, bequest or otherwise or a copyright of a work of a department or agency of the 
State existing prior to the effective date of this section. 
The amendment also clarifies that the term "department or agency of the State" does 
not include prekindergarten to grade 12 public schools, the Maine State Museum, the Maine 
Community College System, the University of Maine System or any other quasi-
independent state entity as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12021, 
subsection 5. 
The amendment also removes section 2 of the bill, which eliminates the ability of the 
Maine State Museum to receive copyright law protection for research and publications. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Prohibit Municipalities from Barring the Creation of
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0731
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: LOOKNER, BALDACCI
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3015

Legislative Document
No. 731
H.P. 473
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Prohibit Municipalities from Barring the Creation of 
Homeless Shelters
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LOOKNER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BRENNAN of Portland, BRIDGEO of Augusta, 
CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DEBRITO of Waterville, EDER of Waterboro, SALISBURY of 
Westbrook, SUPICA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §3015 is enacted to read:
§3015.  Ordinances prohibiting homeless shelters
A municipality may not enact or enforce an ordinance that prohibits the creation or 
operation of a homeless shelter.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits municipalities from enacting or enforcing ordinances that prohibit 
the creation or operation of a homeless shelter.
An Act to Make
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0733
Committee Amendment CA_A_H236 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/4,.,,, to H.P. 475, L.D. 733, "An Act to Make 
Changes to the Law Based on a Pil/t ~roject Conducted by the Maine State Housing 
Authority Regarding Efforts to Improve Access to Credit for Low-income Renters" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, to Require the Maine State Housing Authority to Submit a Report on the 
Pilot Project to Improve Access to Credit for Low-income Individuals' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following;: 
'Sec. 1. Report. Resolved: That, by June 30, 2026, the Maine State Housing 
Authority shall submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic 
Development with details on the authority's pilot project to facilitate rent payment history 
reporting to credit reporting agencies for purposes of establishing or improving the credit 
ratings of low-income residential tenants through voluntary participation of residential 
landlords and tenants in the State in submitting rent payment histories of tenants. The report 
must include details on the effectiveness of collecting and reporting rent payment histories, 
an analysis of any improvement in the credit ratings of tenant participants and 
recommended legislation to make the pilot project permanent. 
The joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over housing and economic development 
matters may report out legislation based upon the report to the 133rd Legislature in 2027.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft, with a resolve. It requires 
the Maine State Housing Authority to submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Housing and Economic Development, by June 30, 2026, about its pilot project to collect 
and report tenant rent payment histories to appropriate credit reporting agencies with the 
purpose of improving the credit ratings of low-income residential tenants. The joint 
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standing committee ·of the Legislature having jurisdiction over housing and economic 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to H.P. 475, L.D. 733 
development matters has the authority to report out legislation based upon the report to the 
133rd Legislature in 2027. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/01/25 L-RL-
LD733 
LR 665(02) 
An Act to Make Changes to the Law Based on a Pilot Project Conducted by the Maine State Housing 
Authority Regarding Efforts to Improve Access to Credit for Low-income Renters 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A ( (-(-23 b) 
Committee: Housing and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Maine State Housing Authority 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to Maine State Housing Authority to prepare and submit the required report can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR0665(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Make Changes to the Law Based on a Pilot Project
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0733
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Sponsors: ZAGER, BENNETT

Legislative Document
No. 733
H.P. 475
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Make Changes to the Law Based on a Pilot Project 
Conducted by the Maine State Housing Authority Regarding Efforts 
to Improve Access to Credit for Low-income Renters
Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZAGER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and
Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, GERE of Kennebunkport.
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.
The Maine State Housing Authority is conducting a pilot project to facilitate rent 
payment history reporting to credit reporting agencies for purposes of establishing or 
improving the credit ratings of low-income residential tenants. The authority will provide 
the results of the pilot project, including data regarding the effectiveness of collecting and 
reporting rent payment histories, to the Legislature no later than the Second Regular 
Session of the 132nd Legislature. This bill proposes to make changes to the law based on 
the results of the pilot project.
An Act to Improve Ferry Service Reliability by Providing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0736
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: RAY

Legislative Document
No. 736
H.P. 478
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Improve Ferry Service Reliability by Providing 
Scholarships at the Maine Maritime Academy
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RAY of Lincolnville.
Cosponsored by Representative: DODGE of Belfast.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. Scholarship program.  The Maine Maritime Academy shall create the 
Workforce Development Scholarship Program to provide scholarships in an amount not to 
exceed $1,250 for each student for a minimum of 115 students at the academy to assist 
those students in earning the initial credits necessary to work at a state, municipal, private 
or quasi-public ferry service operator located in and serving residents of the State.
Sec. 2. Operator consultation. The Maine Maritime Academy shall consult with 
the Maine State Ferry Service or a state, municipal, private or quasi-public ferry service 
operator located in and serving residents of the State in the development and 
implementation of the Workforce Development Scholarship Program under section 1 for 
the purposes of aligning operator needs with applicant training. The Maine Maritime 
Academy and one or more ferry service operators shall jointly develop a method for 
processing applications that allows flexibility for operator administrative capacities.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Maine Maritime Academy to create the Workforce Development 
Scholarship Program to assist students in earning the initial credits necessary to work at a 
state, municipal, private or quasi-public ferry service operator located in and serving 
residents of the State. The bill also requires the Maine Maritime Academy to consult with 
the Maine State Ferry Service or a state, municipal, private or quasi-public ferry service 
operator in the development and implementation of the Workforce Development 
Scholarship Program and jointly develop a method for processing applications.
Resolve, Regarding
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0730
Committee Amendment CA_A_H374 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 469, L.D. 730, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Leaming Results: Parameters for Essential 
Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 4th line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "is" the following: 'not' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that final adoption of portions of Chapter 132: Leaming 
Results: Parameters for Essential Instru~tion, is not authorized. 
·COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 800: Uniform
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0729

Legislative Document
No. 729
H.P. 468
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 800: Uniform 
Reporting of Wholesale Acquisition Costs for Insulin, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery for the Maine Health Data 
Organization pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 800: Uniform 
Reporting of Wholesale Acquisition Costs for Insulin, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Maine Health Data Organization that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 800: Uniform Reporting of 
Wholesale Acquisition Costs for Insulin, a major substantive rule of the Maine Health Data 
Organization.
An Act to Repeal Certain Immunization Requirements for Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0727
Sponsors: QUINT, HAGGAN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §2902, 20-A MRSA §6353, 20-A MRSA §6354, 20-A MRSA §6355, 20-A MRSA §6358, 20-A MRSA §6359

Legislative Document
No. 727
H.P. 466
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Repeal Certain Immunization Requirements for Schools
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.
Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot and
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CARUSO of Caratunk, FOLEY of Wells, HYMES of 
Waldo, JAVNER of Chester, PAUL of Winterport, SMITH of Palermo, SWALLOW of 
Houlton.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §2902, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2015, c. 329, Pt. A, §3, is 
repealed.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §6353, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 661, §8, is repealed.
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §6354, as amended by PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 and corrected 
by RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §18, is repealed.
Sec. 4.  20-A MRSA §6355, as amended by PL 2019, c. 154, §§1 to 3 and affected 
by §12, is repealed.
Sec. 5.  20-A MRSA §6358, as amended by PL 2019, c. 154, §4 and corrected by 
RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §17, is repealed.
Sec. 6.  20-A MRSA §6359, as amended by PL 2019, c. 154, §§5 to 7 and affected 
by §12, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals certain immunization requirements for a child to attend a public or 
private elementary or secondary school in the State.
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Smelt Fishing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0728
Sponsors: DILL
Amends: 12 MRSA §12602

Legislative Document
No. 728
H.P. 467
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Smelt Fishing
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 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, DRINKWATER of Milford, 
HEPLER of Woolwich, MASON of Lisbon, THORNE of Carmel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12602, as amended by PL 2019, c. 224, §1 to 4 and c. 325, §7, 
is further amended by enacting before the 2nd indented paragraph a new indented 
paragraph to read:
A person may temporarily exceed smelt limits when actively fishing for smelt if the 
fish are alive and being held in a grader or other live containment device. When a person 
is finished fishing for the day, the person may measure the person's catch and shall 
immediately release live smelts that exceed the daily bag limit at the water's edge.
SUMMARY
This bill makes clear that a person may temporarily exceed daily bag limits when 
actively fishing for smelt as long as the fish are contained in a grader or other live 
containment device and live fish that exceed the daily bag limit are released at the water's 
edge when a person is finished fishing for the day. The bill also makes clear that a person 
has the opportunity to measure the person's catch after fishing before deciding which fish 
to release.
An Act to.Reimburse
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0739
Committee Amendment CA_B_H473 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .g "to H.P. 481, L.D. 739, "An Act to.Reimburse 
the City of Ellsworth for an Access Road to a New Court Facility in Hancock County" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
) 
'An Act to Reimburse the City of Ellsworth for a Public Road to a New Court Facility 
in Hancock County' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section. 1 and inserting the following: 
. 'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
. Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides a one-time General Fund appropriation to reimburse the City of 
Ellsworth 33% of the costs incurred, up to $500,000, for building a public road to facilitate 
access to the property on which the city is working with the judicial branch to build a new 
courthouse for Hancock County. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2025-26 
$500,000 
$500,000 
2026-27 
$0 
$0 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the coiru:nittee, replaces the title and 
clarifies that one-time funding to the Judicial Department is for the purpose ofreimbursing 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEEAMENDMENT"E"toH.P. 481, L.D. 739 
the City of Ellsworth 33% of the costs incurred, up to $500,000, for building a public road 
t9 facilitate access to property on which the judicial branch plans to build a new courthouse. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04/25 LRL 
LD739 
LR 1778(03) 
An Act to Reimburse the City of Ellsworth for an Access Road to a New Court Facility in Hancock County 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Ame~ded by C~~mittee Amendment i" ff-( _LJ 7 3) 
Committee: Judiciary 
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f 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections FY Projections FY 
FY 2025-26 
$500,000 
FY 2026-27 
2027-28 
2028-29 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$500,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes one-time General Fund appropriations to the Judicial Branch of $500,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to build a 
public road to facilitate access to the property on which the city is working with the judicial branch to build a new courthouse 
in Hancock County. 
LR 1778(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of .1
An Act to Remove
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0738
Committee Amendment CA_A_H168 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"{\» to H.P. 480, L.D, 738, "An Act to Remove 
Barriers to Becoming a Lawyer by Establishing a Law Office Study Program" 
• 
Amend the bill by inse1ting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides funding for the development and administration of a law office study 
program as an alternative to qualify for admission to the bar of the State. 
GENERAL FUND 
2025-26 
All Other 
$200,000 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$200,000 
2026-27 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any noncons~cutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority repo1t of the committee, adds an appropriations 
and allocations section, 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/08/25 LRL 
LD738 
LR 1633(02) 
An Act to Remove Barriers to Becoming a Lawyer by Establishing a Law Office Study Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Ame~ded by c_o?1mittee Amendment ''/1:.1t-t-\ !i:6\ 
Committee: Judiciary 
U 
~ 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2025-26 
$200,000 
$200,000 
FY2026-27 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Projections 
FY2028-29 
$200,000 
$200,000 
This bill includes an ongoing General Fund appropriation of $200,000 per year to the Judicial Branch to be distributed 
to the Board of Bar Examiners and the Board of Overseers of the Bar to provide funding for staffing costs and reiated 
expenditures associated with establishing a law office study program as an alternative to qualify for admission to the 
bar of the State. A combination of funds generated by new or increased fees charged by the boards could potentially 
generate upwards of $250,000, for example increasing the licensing fees by $50. This appropriation is intended to 
supplement those potential funds. The Board of Bar Examiners recently updated their fees in March 2025 and the 
Board of Overseers of the Bar last updated their fees in 2021. 
LRl 633(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 ofl
An Act Regarding a So-called Clean Slate Initiative for Arrest and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0737
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BOYER

Legislative Document
No. 737
H.P. 479
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act Regarding a So-called Clean Slate Initiative for Arrest and 
Conviction Records
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to establish a so-called clean slate initiative for arrest and conviction 
records.
An Act to Reimburse the City of Ellsworth for an Access Road to a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0739
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WHITE, GROHOSKI

Legislative Document
No. 739
H.P. 481
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Reimburse the City of Ellsworth for an Access Road to a 
New Court Facility in Hancock County
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WHITE of Ellsworth.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and
Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, MCINTYRE of 
Lowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063
Initiative: Provides a one-time General Fund appropriation to reimburse the City of 
Ellsworth 50% of the costs incurred, up to $750,000, for building an access road to the 
property on which the city is working with the judicial branch to build a new courthouse 
for Hancock County.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$750,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$750,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation to reimburse the City of 
Ellsworth for 50% of the costs incurred in building an access road to the property on which 
the city is working with the judicial branch to build a new courthouse for Hancock County.
An Act to Establish a Comprehensive Program to Divert Youth from the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0740
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S675 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " f\-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 482,
L.D. 740, "An Act to Establish a Comprehensive Program to Divert Youth from the
Criminal Justice System and Address Their Needs"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following:
'See. 3. Duties. Resolved: That the task force shall:
1. Identify, describe and collect data on diversion of youth from Department of
Corrections supervision prior to formal court involvement, including no further action
determinations and informal adjustments;
2. Identify obstacles and improvements to diversions that will help ensure the
Department of Corrections is able to divert youths from the formal juvenile court process
when appropriate;
3. To the extent possible, establish at least one pilot site to design and implement
methods for diverting youths from the juvenile justice system, with a particular focus on
increasing diversion from Department of Corrections supervision and court involvement;
and
4. To the extent possible and appropriate, develop and implement a family-engaged
case planning process for all youth under Department of Corrections supervision.'
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 4 and inserting the following:
'See. 4. Update. Resolved: That, no later than January 1,2028, the Commissioner
of Corrections shall provide an update to the joint standing committee of the Legislature
having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters on the work of the task
force. The joint standing committee may report out legislation based on the update to the
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 5.
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SENATE AMENDMENT
SENATE AMENDMENT "A. " to COMMm'EE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 482, L.D. 740
I SUMMARY
This amendment changes the duties and report sections and removes the appropriations
and allocations section.
SPONSORED BY: W^Q <T^
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.)
COUNTY: Androscoggin
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Page2-132LR0930(04)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/11/26 i-Kt-
LD 740 LR 930(04)
Resolve, to Study Methods for Improving Youth Community Supervision and Increasing Juvenile
Diversion from Formal Judicial Processing
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'Jt" to Committee Amendment "A"
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo ofAndroscoggin
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 (Sl 51,811) (S 152,947) ($158,750)
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund SO ($15},811) (8152,947) ($158,750)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment removes tlie General Fund appropriation.
LR0930(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Increase
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0741
Committee Amendment CA_A_H340 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A' to H.P. 483, L.D. 741, "An Act to Increase 
Preparedness for Solar Power Adoption in Maine" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Rule exceptions. In adopting rules to define "new commercial buildings" in 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, section 9722, subsection 6, paragraph B, 
subparagraph (4), the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board shall: 
1. Exclude commercial buildings that have received all necessary pennits and 
approvals before July 1, 2026; 
2. Exclude buildings that receive funding from the Maine State Housing Authority; and 
3. Consider any additional exclusions based on building size, orientation or any other 
relevant factor. 
Sec. 3. Rulemaking. In adopting by rule Appendix CB of the 2021 edition of the 
International Energy Conservation Code published by the International Code Council for 
the construction of new commercial buildings pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
10, section 9722, subsection 6, paragraph B, subparagraph (4), the Technical Building 
Codes and Standards Board may consider changes to Appendix CB, including: 
1. Building orientations for which a c01mnercial building may be excluded; 
2. The required floor area of the electrical energy storage system-ready area; 
3. The required reservation of space in the main electrical service panel to allow 
installation of a dual-pole circuit breaker; and 
4. Any other changes the board considers appropriate.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEEAMENDMENT"fx..to H.P. 483, L.D. 741 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides, in addition to the exclusions in the bill, exclusions to the 
rules to define "new commercial buildings. 
The amendment also charges the Technical 
Building Codes and Standards Board to conduct rulemaking. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Increase Preparedness for Solar Power Adoption in
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0741
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Sponsors: SKOLD, GROHOSKI
Amends: 10 MRSA §9722

Legislative Document
No. 741
H.P. 483
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Increase Preparedness for Solar Power Adoption in 
Maine
Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SKOLD of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and
Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, GERE of Kennebunkport, GRAMLICH of Old 
Orchard Beach, SAYRE of Kennebunk, WARREN of Scarborough, WEBB of Durham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §9722, sub-§6, ¶B, as amended by PL 2019, c. 391, §4, is further 
amended by amending subparagraph (4) to read:
(4)  International Energy Conservation Code published by the International Code 
Council, including Appendix CB of the 2021 edition of the code for the 
construction of new commercial buildings as defined by the board;
Sec. 2.  Rule exceptions. In adopting rules to define "new commercial buildings" in 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, section 9722, subsection 6, paragraph B, 
subparagraph (4), the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board shall exclude 
commercial buildings that have received all necessary permits and approvals before July 1, 
2026 and any buildings that receive funding from the Maine State Housing Authority.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board to ensure that the 
Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code includes standards for the construction of new 
commercial buildings contained in Appendix CB of the 2021 edition of the International 
Energy Conservation Code published by the International Code Council. It requires the 
board to define "new commercial buildings" to exclude buildings that have received all 
necessary permits and approvals before July 1, 2026 and any buildings that receive funding 
from the Maine State Housing Authority.
An Act to Prohibit Copyrights for Works of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0732
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: POIRIER
Amends: 1 MRSA §30, 27 MRSA §85-A

Legislative Document
No. 732
H.P. 474
House of Representatives, February 25, 2025
An Act to Prohibit Copyrights for Works of State Government
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, GRIFFIN of Levant, MORRIS of 
Turner, QUINT of Hodgdon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §30 is enacted to read:
§30.  Copyright for works of State prohibited
Works of the State may not be afforded copyright protection, including under 17 United 
States Code or any subsequent federal law. This section does not apply to merchandise sold 
by a department or agency and does not preclude the State from receiving and holding a 
copyright transferred to the State by assignment, bequest or otherwise or a copyright of a 
work of the State existing prior to the effective date of this section.
Sec. 2.  27 MRSA §85-A, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 465, §2, is amended 
to read:
9.  Research and publications.  To carry on research to increase knowledge in the 
several fields of museum activity and to provide interpretive and information services, 
including the dissemination and recording of information gathered through research. 
Protection through copyright law may be obtained;
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the use of copyright protection for any work of the State except for 
merchandise sold by a department or agency. This bill does not preclude the State from 
receiving and holding a copyright transferred to the State by assignment, bequest or 
otherwise or a copyright of a work of the State existing prior to the effective date of this 
legislation.