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Resolve, to Provide
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0339
Committee Amendment CA_A_H316 (House)

FmST SPECIAL SESSION
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to H.P, 239, L.D. 339, "Resolve, to Provide
Funds to the Maine Indian Education School District to Develop a Wabanaki-centered
Curriculum"
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/21/25 i-KL-
LD 339 LR 20(02)
Resolve, to Provide Funds to the ]V[aine Indian Education School District to Develop a Wabanaki-
centered Curriculum
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^! ( H ' ^(G?
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $100,.000 $100,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/AIlocations
General Fund $100,000 $100,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes one-time General Fund appropriations of $100,000 per year in fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscal year
2026-27 to the School Finance and Operations program within the Department of Education for the Maine Indian
Education school district to develop and implement a Wabanaki-centered curriculum for Native American high school
students.
Additional costs to the Department of Education to coordinate with the Maine Indian Education school district to
make available and disseminate the Wabanaki-centered cun'iculum for Native American high school students to state-
approved high schools throughout the State can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources,
LR0020(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Roque Bluffs the Hope
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0345
Sponsors: STROUT, MOORE

Legislative Document
No. 345
H.P. 245
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Roque Bluffs the Hope 
Bridge
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 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 STROUT of Harrington.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Sec. 1.  Bridge in Roque Bluffs renamed.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 3964 on Johnson Cove Road in the Town of Roque 
Bluffs, which crosses the Englishman River and is currently known as the Englishman 
River Bridge, the Hope Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 3964 on 
Johnson Cove Road in the Town of Roque Bluffs the Hope Bridge.
An Act to Improve Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0352
Sponsors: BEEBE-CENTER

Legislative Document
No. 352
S.P. 137
In Senate, February 3, 2025
An Act to Improve Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
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 to improve criminal justice and public safety.
An Act to Repeal the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0344
Committee Amendment CA_A_H542 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " f\ » to H.P. 244, L.D. 344, "An Act to Repeal the
Law Establishing the Maine Retu-ement Savings Board"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
. . SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal
note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/05/25
JLRL-
LD 344 LR 701(02)
An Act to Repeal the Law Establishing the IMaine Retirement Savings Board
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ^"( [\ ^
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biemuum cost increase - 'Maine Retirement Savings Program Enterprise Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The M^aine Retirement Savings Board will incur costs to close out the Maine Retirement Savings Program, The
amount can not be estimated at this time, however, the board has indicated that these costs will be absorbed wit?
existing budgeted resources. Any funds remaimng will be returned to settlement funds received pursuant to the cuiirt
order in State of Maine v, Equifax, Inc., Kennebec County Superior Court Docket No. CV-19-152 and the Wells
Pargo & Company multistate agreement.
LR0701(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Repeal the Law Establishing the Maine Retirement
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0344
Sponsors: MORRIS
Amends: 5 MRSA §285, 5 MRSA §12004-G, 5 MRSA §17103

Legislative Document
No. 344
H.P. 244
House of Representatives, February 3, 2025
An Act to Repeal the Law Establishing the Maine Retirement 
Savings Board
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 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 MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FLYNN of Albion, LANCE of Paris, LIBBY of Auburn, 
PAUL of Winterport, QUINT of Hodgdon, SMITH of Palermo, SWALLOW of Houlton, 
Senator: HAGGAN of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA c. 7-A, as amended, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1, ¶F-12, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 167, §14, is 
repealed.
Sec. 3.  5 MRSA §12004-G, sub-§33-G, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 356, §2, is 
repealed.
Sec. 4.  5 MRSA §17103, sub-§12, as amended by PL 2023, c. 167, §15, is further 
amended to read:
12.  Defined contribution, deferred compensation and tax sheltered annuity plans.  
The board shall establish one or more defined contribution, deferred compensation or tax 
sheltered annuity plans consistent with the applicable requirements of the Internal Revenue 
Code and may, with employer agreement, offer participation in such plans to employees 
eligible for membership in a retirement program of the retirement system and to employees 
of the Maine Retirement Savings Board.
Sec. 5.  PL 2021, c. 356, §3, as amended by PL 2023, c. 167, §§16 and 17, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 6.  PL 2021, c. 356, §4 is repealed. 
Sec. 7.  PL 2021, c. 356, §5 is repealed. 
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the law establishing the Maine Retirement Savings Board and related 
provisions.
An Act to Improve Education in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0354
Sponsors: RAFFERTY, MURPHY

Legislative Document
No. 354
S.P. 140
In Senate, February 3, 2025
An Act to Improve Education in Maine
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
Cosponsored by Representative MURPHY 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 enact measures to improve education.
An Act to Advance the Maine Retirement Savings Program
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0355
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S667 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " ^ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 141,
L.D. 355, "An Act to Advance the Maine Retirement Savings Program"
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the title and inserting the
following;
'Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. Transfer of settlement funds. Notwithstanding any provision of law to
the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer $625,000 from the Administration -
Attorney General, Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of the
Attorney General from funds received from settlement agreements to the Maine Retirement
Savings Program Enteqmse fund no later than June 30,2027.
Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
MAINE RETIREMENT SAVINGS BOARD
Maine Retirement Savings Program 2326
Initiative; Allocates funds to the Maine Retirement Savings Program Enteqprise Fund to be
used in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 7-A.
MAINE RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM 2025-26 2026-27
ENTERPRISE FUND
AllOthcr $0 $625,000
MAINE RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM $0 $625,000
ENTERPRISE FUND TOTAL
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsccutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SENATE AMENDMENT
SENATE AMENDMENT " A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P.141, L.D.355 ( ~^
SUMMARY
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause and replaces
the appropriations and allocations section with a requirement that the State Controller
transfer funds from the Administration - Attorney General, Other Special Revenue Funds
account within the Department of the Attorney General from funds received from
settlement agreements.
SPONSORED BY: ^\d-^d '3'^-
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.)
COUNTY: Aadroscoggin
NSCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/11,26 t^Kt.
LD 355 LR 337(04)
An Act to Advance the Maine Retirement Savings Program
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '^l." to Committee Amendment
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo ofAndroscoggin
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
"A"^4<A()
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
($350,000) ($275,000)
($350,000) $350,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Appropriations/AHocations
Maine Retirement Savings
Program Enterprise Fund
Transfers
General Fund
Other Special Revenue Funds
Maine Retirement Savings
Program Enterprise Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment replaces the General Fund transfers of $350,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $275,000 in fiscal year
2026-27 with a one-time transfer from Other Special Revenue Funds of $625,000 in fiscal year 2026-27. The
amendment also removes the allocation to the Maine Retirement Savings Program Enterprise Fund in fiscal year 2025-
and increases the allocation in fiscal year 2026-27 to $625,000.
$350,000
so
($350,000)
$275,000
($625,000)
$350,000
so
$0
$0
so
$0
$0
LR0337(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of]
An Act Regarding the Operations of the Department of Inland
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0350
Sponsors: BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 350
S.P. 134
In Senate, February 3, 2025
An Act Regarding the Operations of the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing the operations of the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
An Act to Support the Francis Malcolm Science Center
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0361
Sponsors: BERNARD, BABIN

Legislative Document
No. 361
S.P. 152
In Senate, February 3, 2025
An Act to Support the Francis Malcolm Science Center
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield and
Senator: STEWART of Aroostook, Representatives: DAIGLE of Fort Kent, GUERRETTE of 
Caribou, QUINT of Hodgdon, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
School Finance and Operations Z078
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to support the Francis Malcolm Science Center in 
Easton.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$200,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$200,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funds to support the Francis Malcolm Science Center in 
Easton.
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Create the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0363
Sponsors: CARNEY, BOYER

Legislative Document
No. 363
S.P. 155
In Senate, February 3, 2025
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Create the 
School Capital Improvement Fund
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative BOYER of Cape Elizabeth and
Senators: HAGGAN of Penobscot, LIBBY of Cumberland, PIERCE of Cumberland, TEPLER 
of Sagadahoc, Representative: HEPLER of Woolwich.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would authorize a General Fund bond issue in order to create the School 
Capital Improvement Fund.  The fund would be available to any school district, subject to 
eligibility criteria such as the condition and age of the school facility to be renovated or 
replaced.  Funds would be available to school districts on a one-to-one matching basis.
An Act to Promote Economic Development in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0364
Sponsors: CURRY

Legislative Document
No. 364
S.P. 156
In Senate, February 3, 2025
An Act to Promote Economic Development in Maine
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Housing and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to foster economic growth and development in the 
State.
An Act to Respond to the Housing Affordability and Accessibility
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0365
Sponsors: CURRY

Legislative Document
No. 365
S.P. 157
In Senate, February 3, 2025
An Act to Respond to the Housing Affordability and Accessibility 
Crisis in Maine
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Housing and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the law to address housing affordability and accessibility 
issues.
An Act to Address Concerns Regarding Radiation Machines and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0368
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 368
S.P. 160
In Senate, February 3, 2025
An Act to Address Concerns Regarding Radiation Machines and 
Similar Equipment Used in the Cannabis Industry
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing cannabis to address concerns about the 
health effects of the use of radiation machines and similar equipment used to treat, 
decontaminate or remediate cannabis flower and trim and to protect consumers from the 
unknowing or unwanted use of products that have been processed using these machines or 
equipment.
This bill also proposes to clarify the laws governing testing requirements for adult use 
cannabis and cannabis products.
An Act to Support the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0361
Committee Amendment CA_A_S143 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to S.P. 152, L.D. 361, "An Act to Support the
Francis Mialcolm Science Center"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note,
SUMMARY
• 13 This amendment incorporales a fiscal note.
Page I - 132LR0820(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/07/25 t-KL
LD 361 LR 820(02)
An Act to Support the Francis Malcolm Science Center
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^" ^f Lj^
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $200,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/AIIocations
General Fund $200,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fimd appropriation of $200,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 fo the School Finance
and Operations program within the Department of Education to support the Francis M.alcolm Science Center in
Easton.
LR0820(02) - Fisca! Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Protect Maine People from Inflation by Exempting Gold
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0372
Sponsors: MOORE, GREENWOOD, QUINT
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 372
S.P. 164
In Senate, February 3, 2025
An Act to Protect Maine People from Inflation by Exempting Gold 
and Silver Coins and Bullion from the State Sales and Use Tax
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales, Representative QUINT of Hodgdon 
and
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, LIBBY of Auburn, 
MCINTYRE of Lowell, MINGO of Calais, PAUL of Winterport, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§116 is enacted to read:
116.  Gold and silver coins and bullion.  Beginning January 1, 2026, sales of gold 
and silver coins and bullion.
For the purposes of this subsection, "gold and silver coins and bullion" means coins, bars 
or rounds minted primarily of refined gold or silver that are marked and valued by their 
weight, purity and content and not on their form.  "Bullion" does not include fabricated 
gold or silver that has been processed or manufactured for industrial, professional or artistic 
uses.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales of gold and silver coins and 
bullion.
An Act to Establish "Welcome Home" as the Official State Anthem
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0373
Sponsors: MOORE, FAULKINGHAM
Amends: 1 MRSA §210-D

Legislative Document
No. 373
S.P. 165
In Senate, February 3, 2025
An Act to Establish "Welcome Home" as the Official State Anthem
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §210-D is enacted to read:
§210-D.  State anthem
The official anthem of the State is the anthem entitled "Welcome Home," as written, 
recorded and performed by Gordon Thomas Ward. 
SUMMARY
This bill establishes "Welcome Home," as written, recorded and performed by Gordon 
Thomas Ward, as the official state anthem.
An Act to Ensure
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0366
Committee Amendment CA_A_S212 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

FmST SPECIAL SESSION
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/f " to S.P. 158, L.D. 366, "An Act to Ensure
Consistency of Income Tax Deductions for Retired Members of the Uniformed Services"
Amend the bill by striking out everything after tlie enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, UM-2, as amended by PL 2023, c. 523, Pt. B,
§ 1, is further amended by amending subparagraph (2), division (c) to read;
(c) "Military retirement plan" means retirement plan benefits received as a
result of service in the active or reserve components of the United States Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard or Space Force. For tax years
beeinning on or after January 1. 2026. "military retirement plan" means
retirement plan benefits received as a result of service in the active or reserve
components of the uniformed services of the United States as defined in 37
United States Code. Section 101 (3Y
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
uumber to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies the definition of "military retirement plan" for purposes of
the pension benefit deduction by referencing a definition in the United States Code.
FISCAL NOTE REQUmED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Revised: 05/15/25 t^Rt-
LD 366 LR 716(02)
An Act to Ensure Consistency of Income Tax Deductions for Retired Members of the Uniformed
Services
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'J|"f^-^^,
Committee; Taxation
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Fiscal Note
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
$0
$47,500
$47,500
$47,500
Revenue
General Fund
Other Special Revenue Funds
$0
$0
($47,500)
($2,500)
($47,500)
($2,500)
($47,500)
($2,500)'
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes an ongoing revenue decrease to the General Fund of $47,500 due to expanding eligibility for the
pension income deduction effective January 1, 2026. This bill also includes an ongoing revenue decrease to the Local
Government Fund of $2,500.
LR0716(02) - Fiscal Note -Page 1 of I
An Act to Protect Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0372
Committee Amendment CA_A_S353 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A ,, to S,P. 164, L.D. 372, "An Act to Protect Maine 
People from Inflation by Exempting Gold and Silver Coins and Bullion from the State Sales 
and Use Tax" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 116 in the first blocked paragraph in the 2nd 
line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "valued" the following: 
'primarily' 
Amend the bill by relettering 01· renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the exemption applies to coins, bars or rnunds that are 
valued pl'imarily by their weight, purity and content. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
P11ge I - 132LR0776(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/30/25 LRL 
LD372 
LR 776(02) 
An Act to Protect Maine People from Inflation by Exempting Gold and Silver Coins and Bullion from 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue • 
General Fund 
the State Sales and Use Tax 
• 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committe~ Amendment "p," l s-353) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
FY 2026-27 
$361,000 
$906,000 
Projections 
FY2027-28 
$927,000 
Projections 
FY2028~29 
$942,000 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($361,000) 
($15,000) 
($906,000) 
($47,000) 
($927,000) 
($49,000) 
($942,000) 
($50,000) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill includes a revenue decrease to the General F-imd of $361,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $906,000 in fiscal 
year 2026-27 by providing sales and use tax exemptions on sales of coins and bullion made from gold, silver, platinum 
or palladium, legal tender coins, and paper currency effective January 1, 2026. The bill als<? includes a revenue 
decrease to the Local Government Fund of $15,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $47,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 . 
. LR0776(02) • Fiscal Note• Page 1 of 1
An Act to Require the University of Maine School of Law to Provide
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0375
Sponsors: STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 375
S.P. 170
In Senate, February 3, 2025
An Act to Require the University of Maine School of Law to Provide 
an Online Degree Program
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senators: BAILEY of York, CARNEY of Cumberland, DUSON of 
Cumberland, LIBBY of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. University of Maine System to establish online degree program at 
the University of Maine School of Law.  The University of Maine System shall 
establish an online degree program at the University of Maine School of Law.  By 
November 4, 2026, the University of Maine System shall submit a report related to the 
establishment of the online degree program to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the University of Maine System to establish an online degree program 
at the University of Maine School of Law.  By November 4, 2026, the University of Maine 
System must submit a report related to the establishment of the online degree program to 
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters.
An Act to Raise the Minimum State Standard for Mathematics
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0370
Sponsors: LIBBY, CARLOW
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4722

Legislative Document
No. 370
S.P. 162
In Senate, February 3, 2025
An Act to Raise the Minimum State Standard for Mathematics 
Education for a High School Diploma
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative CARLOW of Buxton and
Senator: RAFFERTY of York, Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, HAGGAN of 
Hampden, LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2019, c. 202, §1, is 
further amended to read:
C.  Mathematics--2 3 years or the equivalent in standards achievement;
Sec. 2.  Department of Education to provide funding.  The Department of 
Education shall provide the necessary funding out of department funds to carry out the 
purposes of section 1.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the minimum state standard for mathematics education for a high 
school diploma from 2 years of mathematics instruction to 3 years of mathematics 
instruction. The bill requires the Department of Education to provide the necessary funding 
from department funds to carry out the purposes of the bill.
An Act to Amend
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0380
Committee Amendment CA_A_S370 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1508

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",t,, to S.P. 145, L.D. 380, "An Act to Amend 
l O 
Certain Laws Regarding Gender-affirming Health Ca1·e Services" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Require Parental Consent for Gender-affirming Hormone Thera1>y' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inse11ing the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1508, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 413, §1, is repealed.' 
Amend the bill by relettel'ing 01· renumbering any nonconsecutive Pa11 letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the bill and 
changes the title. The amendment repeals the pl'Ovision of law that establishes a process 
by which a minor who is at least 16 years of age and who is ·mentally and physically 
competent to give informed consent may consent to gender-affirming hormone therapy. 
Page I • 132LR0675(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Establish a System of Revenue Sharing for the Use and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0382
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MARTIN, SOBOLESKI

Legislative Document
No. 382
S.P. 148
In Senate, February 4, 2025
An Act to Establish a System of Revenue Sharing for the Use and 
Management of Coastal Resources
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative SOBOLESKI of Phillips and
Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representatives: LANCE of Paris, UNDERWOOD of 
Presque Isle, WADSWORTH of Hiram, WOOD of Norway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would establish a fair and equitable system of revenue sharing for the 
commercial, industrial and recreational use and management of Maine's coastal resources 
that ensures a direct benefit to the communities most affected by the use of those resources 
and that promotes statewide economic growth.  The bill would establish a standardized fee 
and royalty schedule for the use of those resources based on the type and scale of activities 
conducted and a formula for the distribution of the revenue generated, with a portion of the 
funds to be retained by the State to support the administration, enforcement and oversight 
of coastal resource activities and a portion of the funds to be distributed to affected 
communities and stakeholders.  Under the bill, collection of established fees and royalties 
and distribution of that revenue would be administered and overseen by a statutorily 
established revenue sharing board consisting of representatives from state agencies, 
municipal governments and other stakeholders.
An Act Regarding Confidential Information Gathered for Forest
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0379
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BLACK
Amends: 12 MRSA §8904

Legislative Document
No. 379
S.P. 138
In Senate, February 4, 2025
An Act Regarding Confidential Information Gathered for Forest 
Fire Emergency Response and Planning
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §8904, sub-§1 is enacted to read:
1.  Confidentiality.  Emergency plans of action that contain any of the following 
information are confidential and exempt from public records requirements pursuant to Title 
1, chapter 13: 
A.  Personal contact information; 
B.  Information related to gaining access to gates, locks or roads; 
C.  Proprietary information of a landowner; or 
D.  Emergency response information acquired by the director through forest fire 
preparedness and planning activities. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §8904, sub-§2 is enacted to read:
2.  Disclosure of confidential information.  The director may disclose information 
that is considered confidential under subsection 1 to another state agency for the purposes 
of emergency incident response and planning.
SUMMARY
This bill modifies the provisions of law governing forest fire control to clarify that 
certain emergency plans of action formulated by the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry are considered confidential and are exempt 
from public records requests under the Freedom of Access Act if they contain any of the 
following: personal contact information; information related to gaining access to gates, 
locks or roads; proprietary information of a landowner; and emergency response 
information acquired by the Director of the Bureau of Forestry.  The director may disclose 
confidential information to another state agency for the purposes of emergency incident 
response and planning.
An Act to Prevent
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0384
Committee Amendment CA_A_S155 (Senate)

»/k
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/r'" to S.P. 150, L.D. 384, "An Act to Prevent
Student Homelessness"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/09/25 t-Kt-
LD 384 LR 291(02)
An Act to Prevent Student Homclessness
r Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "47 <y-/^T
" n",
Fiscal Note for
Committee; Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Appropriations/AIlocations
General Fund $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $1,500,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to the
School and Student Supports program within the Department of Education to help students avoid homelessness by
providing liaisons designated pursuant to the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvements
Act of 2001 access to emergency financial assistance for the family of a shident in an amount of up to $750 per
student.
LR0291(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0386
Committee Amendment CA_A_S33 (Senate)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1055

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A,, to S.P. 167, L.D. 386, "An Act Regarding 
IO 
Information That May Be Shared by Law Enforcement Entities with a School 
Supel'intendent or a PrincipaF' 
Amend the bill by insetting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec, 2, 20-A MRSA §1055, sub-§11, as amended by PL 2019, c, 525, §35, is 
fmther amended to read: 
11. Notification teams, Within 10 days after receiving notice from a district attorney 
of an alleged juvenile offense or juvenile offense, pursuant to Title 15, section 3308-B, 
subsection 1 or after receiving notice from a law enforcement officer of credible 
information that indicates an immiAent danger to regat·ding the safety of students or school 
personnel pursuant to Title 15, section 3301-A, the superintendent shall convene a 
notification team. The notification team must consist of the administrator of the school 
building 01· the administrator's designee, at least one classroom teachet· to whom the stude11t 
is assigned, a parent or guardian of the student and a guidance counselor. The notification 
team is entitled to receive the information described in Title 15, section 3308-B, subsection 
1, paragrnphs A to F and in Title 15, section 3301-A. The notification team shall also 
determine on the basis of need which school employees are entitled to receive that 
information. 
Confidentiality of this criminal justice information regarding juveniles must be ensmed at 
all times, and the infonnation may be released only under the conditions of this subsection. 
The supe1'itltende11t shall ensure that confidentiality trnining is provided to all school 
employees who have access to the information.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects a cross-reference. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Prevent Student
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0384
Senate Amendment SA_A_S454 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 150, L.D. 384, "An Act to Prevent Student 
Homelessness" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and insetting the following: 
'Sec, 2. 
Appropriations and allocations, The following appropriations and 
allocations ~re made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
School and Student Supports Z270 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to help students avoid homelessness by providing 
liaisons designated pursuant to the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education 
Assistance Improvements Act of 200 I access to emergency financial assistance for the 
family of a student in an amount of up to $7 50 per student. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2025-26 
$125,000 
$125,000 
2026-27 
$125,000 
$125,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the apprnpriations and allocations section. lt provides 
ongoing General Fund appropriations of $125,000 per year. 
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 132LR0291 (04) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/23/25 LRL 
LD384 
LR 291(04) 
An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness 
Fiscal Note· for Senate Amendment'~" to Original Bill ( S-L.\5~ 
Sponsor: Seu. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
. FY 2026-27 
Projections 
FY 2027M28 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
($1,375,000) 
($1,375,000) 
($1,375,000) 
($1,375,000) • 
($1,375,000) 
($1,375,000) 
($1,375,000) 
($1,375,000) 
This amendment reduces the ongoing General Fund appropriations in the bill by $1,375,000 per year beginning in 
fiscal year 2025-26, 
As amended, this bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $125,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 
" 
, 
2025-26 to the School and Student Supports program within the Department of Education to help students avoid 
• hoinelessness by_providfog liaisons designated p1.1i'sim1it to the federal McKinney-Vento Honieless Education 
Assistance Improvements Act of 2001 access to emergency financial assistance for the family of a student in an 
amount ofl.1p to $750 per sh.1dent. 
LR0291(04) - Fiscal Note - Pagel of I
An Act to Provide
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0388
Committee Amendment CA_A_S62 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §8301-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 169, L.D. 388, "An Act to Provide
Access to Quality Family Child Care for Military Personnel by Exempting Certain Militaiy
Child Care Providers from State Licensing Requirements"
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 22 MRSA §8301-A, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10. Exemption from duplicative licensure. Notwithstanding any m'ovision of thjs
chaoter to the contrary, a child care facility or family child care Broyider_on_a militarv
installation or a facility licensed or certified as a family child care orovider by the United
States Department of Defense or by the United States Coast Guard that provides care only
for children of parents or guardians who are active duty military members is exempt from
the requirements of this chapter,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies that a child care facility or family child care provider that is
licensed or certified by the United States Department of Defense or the United States Coast
Guard and provides care only for children of parents or guardians who are active duty
military members is exempt from state licensing requirements.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Provide Access to Quality Family Child Care for Military
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0388
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STEWART
Amends: 22 MRSA §8301-A

Legislative Document
No. 388
S.P. 169
In Senate, February 4, 2025
An Act to Provide Access to Quality Family Child Care for Military 
Personnel by Exempting Certain Military Child Care Providers 
from State Licensing Requirements
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, MOORE of Washington, TIMBERLAKE 
of Androscoggin, Representative: FARRIN of Jefferson.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §8301-A, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10.  Exemption from duplicative licensure.  Notwithstanding any provision of this 
chapter to the contrary, a child care provider on a military installation or a facility licensed 
or certified as a family child care provider by the United States Department of Defense or 
by the United States Coast Guard is exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts a child care provider on a military installation or a facility licensed 
or certified as a family child care provider by the United States Department of Defense or 
by the United States Coast Guard from the requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 22, chapter 1673, which governs the licensing of child care facilities.
An Act to Raise the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0390
Committee Amendment CA_A_S117 (Senate)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1015

CON4MITTEE AMENDMENT " j-\ » to S.P. 176, L.D, 390, "An Act to Raise the
Contribution Cap for Unenrolled Candidates"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'An Act to Establish a Primary Election Period for Uuenrolled Candidates in Order
to Receive Campaign Contributions in Amounts Equal to Amounts Allowed for
Enrolled Candidates iu the Same Period' , ,
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting'the
following: •
'See. 1. 21-A MRSA §1015, sub-§3-A is enacted to read;
3-A. Contributions to candidate seekine nomination by petition; Dfimarv elecfion
nei'iod. For the DUI'DOSCS of contribution limits under subsections I and 2-B andlcablejQ
a candidate seeking nomination by petition, "any election." when referrinR to a primarv
election, includes the period beeinnine on the day after the most recent eeneral election for
the office tliat candidate is seeking and ending on the day of the primary election for that
office.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces tile bill and changes the title. The amendment provides that»
for the purposes of contributions by individuals, committees, corporations or associations
to a candidate seeking nomination by petition, "any election," when referring to a primacy
election, includes the period beginning on the ctay after the general election for the office
that candidate is seeking and ending on the day of the primary election for that office.
FISCAL NOTE REQUmED
(See attached)
Page I - 132LR0058(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/10/25 ^Kl^
LD 390 LR 58(02)
An Act to Raise the Contribution Cap for Unenrolled Candidates
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^J" ^ <y j)^
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices from the provisions of this
bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR0058(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Advance Recognition of the Inherent Rights of the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0391
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARNEY

Legislative Document
No. 391
S.P. 177
In Senate, February 4, 2025
An Act to Advance Recognition of the Inherent Rights of the 
Wabanaki Nations
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the law in order to continue to advance state recognition 
of the inherent rights of the Wabanaki Nations and restore rights available to other federally 
recognized Indian tribes under federal law.
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Cannabis
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0392
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 392
S.P. 178
In Senate, February 4, 2025
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Cannabis
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing cannabis.
An Act to Prohibit the Governor from Relocating Illegal
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0387
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: STEWART, QUINT
Amends: 2 MRSA §11

Legislative Document
No. 387
S.P. 168
In Senate, February 4, 2025
An Act to Prohibit the Governor from Relocating Illegal 
Immigrants to This State
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon and
Senator: HARRINGTON of York, Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, 
SMITH of Palermo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  2 MRSA §11 is enacted to read:
§11.  Relocation of illegal immigrants
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Governor may not relocate 
illegal immigrants into this State or take any other actions intended to authorize, approve 
or otherwise assist in the relocation or transportation of illegal immigrants into this State.  
As used in this section, "illegal immigrant" means a person who is not lawfully present in 
the United States.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the Governor may not relocate illegal immigrants into this State 
or take any other actions intended to authorize, approve or otherwise assist in the relocation 
or transportation of illegal immigrants into this State.  As used in the bill, "illegal 
immigrant" means a person who is not lawfully present in the United States.
An Act to Restore Access to Federal Laws Beneficial to the Wabanaki Nations
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0395
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S714 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "/) » to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 181,
L.D, 395, "An Act to Restore Access to Federal Laws Beneficial to the Wabanaki Nations"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble,
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency clause,
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment removes ^ie emergency preamble and emergency clause.
SPONSORED B^r-^ X^^/ ^> A>
(Senator/DUSON^T.)
COfQNjyf Cumberland
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
-^ (See attached) ^^
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04/14/26 I^KL
LD 395 LR 212(04)
Resolve, Establishing the Working Group to Develop Recommendations for Extending Federal
Beneficial Laws to the Wabanaki Nations
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '^" to Committee Amendment "A" f <y-~
Sponsor! Sen. Duson of Cumberland
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
The amendment strikes the emergency preamble. It shifts the $1,400 costs of the study from fiscal year 2025-26 to
fiscal year 2026-27,
LR0212(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Designate Certain Bridges as Veterans Memorial Bridges
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0393
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: NANGLE

Legislative Document
No. 393
S.P. 179
In Senate, February 4, 2025
An Act to Designate Certain Bridges as Veterans Memorial Bridges
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to designate certain bridges as veterans memorial bridges.