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An Act to Expand the State's Workforce by Supporting the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1844
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SAYRE, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 34-A MRSA §1402

Legislative Document
No. 1844
H.P. 1228
House of Representatives, April 30, 2025
An Act to Expand the State's Workforce by Supporting the 
Transition from Incarceration to Employment
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk.
Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, HASENFUS of Readfield, MATHIESON of 
Kittery, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, PLUECKER of Warren, SARGENT of York, SINCLAIR of 
Bath, WARREN of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §1402, sub-§15 is enacted to read:
15.  Reentry services.  Within the limits of available resources, the commissioner shall 
establish and maintain a reentry services program for residents of correctional facilities that 
makes available, as appropriate, reentry services in the following areas:
A. Health and wellness, including, but not limited to, accessing available MaineCare 
and veterans' benefits and connecting with community providers and other resources 
for treating and managing substance use disorder and maintaining physical and mental 
health;
B. Financial literacy and planning, including, but not limited to, information about 
opening a bank account, managing a budget and building and maintaining credit;
C. Employment preparation, including, but not limited to, writing a resume, searching 
for employment, information about obtaining a driver's license, information about 
obtaining work-related certification or licensure and locating and securing housing;
D. Community and family integration, including, but not limited to, voter registration 
information, information about services offered through the statewide 2-1-1 telephone 
number designated pursuant to Title 35-A, section 7108 and connecting with 
community support programs, including programs offering education on conflict 
resolution, establishing and maintaining relationships and rejection management 
techniques; and
E. Technology training, including, but not limited to, information about computer 
literacy programs and avoiding Internet scams.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Commissioner of Corrections to establish and maintain reentry 
services for residents of correctional facilities. Reentry services must include services 
related to health and wellness, financial literacy and planning, employment preparation, 
community and family integration and technology training.
An Act to Expand the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1844
Committee Amendment CA_A_H499 (House)

COiv1MITTEE AMENDMENT"+ to H.P. 1228, L.D. 1844, "An Act to Expand the 
State's Workforce by Supporting the Transition from Incarceration to Employment" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/27/25 LRL 
LD 1844 
LR 2212(02) 
An Act to Expand the State's Workforce by Supporting the Transition from Incarceration to 
Employment 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendmen·t ~' ( 4 q 9 ') 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
f 
I 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential cunent biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal.Detail and Notes 
Requiring the Depatiment of Corrections to establish and maintain a reentt.y services program for residents of 
conectional facilities that makes available a range services, including accessing available MaineCare benefits m 
increase General Fund costs to the Department of Health and Human Services under MaineCare and the MaineCa,~ 
Re-ently Waiver Program, specifically. A more precise· estimate of the fiscal impact to the waiver program is not 
possible as the extent to which this requirement may increase utilization of MaineCare services by residents exiting 
correctional facilities is not known. 
Any additional costs to the Department of Conections from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and 
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2212(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Institute Testing and Tracking of Medical Use Cannabis and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1847
Committee Amendment CA_B_HA_C_H1063 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " C " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H,P, 1231,
L.D. 1847, "An Act to Institute Testing and Tracking of Medical Use Cannabis and
Cannabis Products Similar to Adult Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products, Dedicate a
Portion of the Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax to Medical Use Cannabis
Programs and Create a Study Group"
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 7 in subsection 45-A in the 4th line (page
2, line 27 in amendment) by striking out the following: "the application of heat, radiation
or ozone;"
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 7 in subsection 45-A in the 4th line (page
2> line 27 in amendment) by striking out the following:": or" and inserting the following;
', the application of heat or'
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 30 in §243 0-P in subsection 1 in the last
line (page 12, line 11 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "testmg," the
following: 'Radiation or ozone may not be used to remediate cannabis flower or cannabis
products.'
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment prohibits the use of radiation or ozone to remediate cannabis flower
or cannabis products.
SPONSORED BY: ^
(Representative BOYE^
TOWN: Poland
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Institute Testing and Tracking of Medical Use Cannabis and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1847
Committee Amendment CA_B_HA_B_H1062 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " g » to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 1231,
L.D. 1847, "An Act to Institute Testing and Tracking of Medical Use Cannabis and
Cannabis Products Similar to Adult Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products, Dedicate a
Portion of the Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax to Medical Use Cannabis
Programs and Create a Study Group"
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 9 in subsection 45-A in the 3rd line (page
2, line 36 in amendment) by striking out the following: "the application of heat. radiation
or ozone;"
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 9 in subsection 45-A in the 3rd line (page
2, line 36 in amendment) by striking out the following;": or" and inserting the following:
'. the application of heat or*
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 30 in §243 0-Q in subsection 1 in the last
line (page 11, line 30 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "testine." the
following: 'Radiation or ozone may not be used to remediate cannabis flower or cannabis
products.'
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 32 in §243 0-S in subsection 8 in the last
line (page 14, line 41 in amendment) by inserting after tlie following: "sold," the following:
'Radiation or ozone may not be used to remediate cannabis flower or cannabis products.'
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment prohibits the^epf radiation or ozone to remediate cannabis flower
or cannabis products,
SPONSORED BY:
(Representative BOYER, D.)
TOWN: Poland
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Implement
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1848
Committee Amendment CA_A_H498 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDIV1ENT ,ft,, to H.P. 1232, L.D. 1848, "An Act to Implement 
Recommendations for Improved Dam Safety" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 15 the following: 
'Sec. 16. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF 
Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 
Initiative: Provides funding for one State Dam Inspector position, one Assistant State Dam 
Inspector position, one Emergency Response Training Coordinator position and related 
costs to inventory and inspect state dams and preparation of a long-term maintenance and 
repair plan for dams. 
GENERAL FUND 
2025-26 
2026-27 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
3.000 
3.000 
Personal Services 
$357,365 
$367,068 
All Other 
$43,263 
$33,263 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$400,628 
$400,331 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/21/25 LRL-
LD 1848 
LR 2004(02) 
An Act to-Implement Recommendations for Improved Dam Safety 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,.J,. ( H___,3/ 9</J 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
f( \.{
/ 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
• 
.Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$400,628 
$400,628 
FY 2026-27 
$400,331 
$400,331 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$413,545 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$427.235 
$427,235 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management 
of $400,628 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $400,331 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one State Dam Inspector position, one 
Assistant State Dam Inspector position, one Emergency Response Training Coordinator position and related costs to 
inventory and inspect state dams and preparation of a long-tenn maintenance and repair plan for dams. 
Any additional costs to the Department ofEnviromnental Protection to adopt the changes in this bill are expected to 
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2004(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Improve Interagency Coordination on Renewable Energy
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1850
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: WEBB
Amends: 2 MRSA §9

Legislative Document
No. 1850
H.P. 1234
House of Representatives, April 30, 2025
An Act to Improve Interagency Coordination on Renewable Energy 
Construction Projects
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WEBB of Durham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  2 MRSA §9, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8.  Database of renewable energy construction projects.  The office shall, in 
coordination with state agencies that permit, enforce or provide state assistance regarding 
renewable energy construction projects, including, but not limited to, the Department of 
Environmental Protection, the Department of Labor, the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry and the Public Utilities Commission, create and maintain a 
database of renewable energy construction projects to identify renewable energy trends.  
For purposes of this subsection, "renewable energy construction project" or "project" has 
the same meaning as "assisted project" as defined in Title 26, section 1304, subsection 1-A 
and "state assistance" means the provision of certifications or other economic assistance 
described in Title 26, section 1304, subsection 1-A, paragraph B.  For each renewable 
energy construction project, the database must include: 
A.  The project's name; 
B.  The owner's name and contact information, including, but not limited to, the owner's 
mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address; 
C.  The project's location, including, but not limited to, the physical address, including 
the town and county, and latitude and longitude; 
D.  The project's nameplate capacity; 
E.  The anticipated date of start of construction of the project; 
F.  Whether the project is subject to the provisions of Title 26, chapter 43; 
G.  Whether the project is subject to the provisions of Title 26, section 1306-A or 3213; 
H.  The status of state assistance the project has applied for; 
I.  The status of permits the project has received or applied for; and 
J.  The status of any approval requested for the project under Title 38, section 484-C 
or 484-D or Title 38, chapter 35. 
By December 1, 2026 and annually thereafter, the office shall submit a report summarizing 
renewable energy trends identified in the database to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Governor's Energy Office, in coordination with state agencies that 
permit, enforce or provide state assistance regarding renewable energy construction 
projects, to create and maintain a database of renewable energy construction projects to 
identify renewable energy trends.  It requires the office to submit an annual report 
summarizing renewable energy trends identified in the database to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters.
An Act to Promote Equitable Property Taxation by Reducing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1852
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HYMES
Amends: 36 MRSA §701-A

Legislative Document
No. 1852
H.P. 1236
House of Representatives, April 30, 2025
An Act to Promote Equitable Property Taxation by Reducing 
Valuation Based on Nearby Clean Energy Projects
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, DRINKWATER of Milford, FOSTER 
of Dexter, HAGGAN of Hampden, PAUL of Winterport, Senator: BRADSTREET of 
Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §701-A, 3rd ¶, as amended by PL 2023, c. 441, Pt. B, §4 and 
affected by §7, is further amended to read:
For the purpose of establishing the valuation of improved real property, the property 
must be valued based on its highest and best use as of April 1st of each year, taking all of 
the following 3 approaches to value into consideration: cost, income and sales comparison. 
In establishing the valuation of improved real property, assessors shall consider age, 
condition, use, type of construction, location, design, physical features and economic 
characteristics. When considering location, if the improved real property abuts a solar 
energy development or grid-scale wind energy development, the assessors shall reduce the 
valuation of the real property as a result of its proximity to the solar energy development 
or grid-scale wind energy development and determine the just value of the real property 
appropriately.  As used in this paragraph, "solar energy development" means a development 
that uses ground-mounted solar arrays and installations to convert solar energy to electrical 
energy for sale or use by a person other than the generator and "grid-scale wind energy 
development" means a development that uses a windmill or wind turbine to convert wind 
energy to electrical energy for sale or use by a person other than the generator and includes 
generating facilities and associated facilities, as those terms are defined in Title 35-A, 
section 3451, subsection 5 and subsection 1, respectively.
Sec. 2.  Application. This Act applies to property tax years beginning on or after 
April 1, 2026.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a tax assessor, when establishing the valuation of improved real 
property that abuts a solar energy development or grid-scale wind energy development, to 
reduce the value of the property due to its proximity to the solar energy development or 
grid-scale wind energy development.
An Act to Institute Testing and Tracking of Medical Use Cannabis and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1847
Committee Amendment CA_B_HA_A_H1061 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " ft " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B» to H.P. 1231,
L,D, 1847, "An Act to Institute Testing and Tracking of Medical Use Cannabis and
Cannabis Products Similar to Adult Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products, Dedicate a
Portion of the Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax to Medical Use Cannabis
Programs and Create a Study Group"
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 14 in subsection 12 in the last line (page 3,
line 15 in amendment) by striking out the fbHowing: "3430-j- 2430-0" and inserting the
following: '2430-J'
Amend the amendment in Part A by striking out all of section 20.
Amend the amendment in Part A by striking out all of sections 27 and 28.
Amend the amendment in Part D by striking out all of section 2.
Amend the ainendinent by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment removes from Committee Amendment "B" the provisions that require
the use of an electronic inventory tracking system in the laws governing tlie medical use of
cannabis. It retains tlie provisions in current law that govern reporting, record keeping and
labels in the laws governing the medical use ofcannabis.
SPONSORED BY:
(Representative B^YER, D.)
TOWN: Poland
FISCALNOTE REQUIRED
(Setattathtd)
Pnge 1 - 132LR0854(08)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04/11/26
t^RL
LD 1847 LR 854(08)
An Act to Institute Testing and Tracking of Medical Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products Similar to
Adult Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products, Dedicate a Portion of the Adult Use Cannabis Sales and
Excise Tax to Medical Use Cannabis Programs and Create a Study Group
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "^' to Committee Amendment "B"( H -I
Sponsor: Rep. Boyer, Jr. of Poland
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 $0 $0
Appropriafions/AlIocafions
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $0 ($267,000) ($534,000)
Revenue
General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment removes the provisions of the bill related to the establishment of an inventory tracking system,
product labeling requirements and the competitive bidding process for a medical-use cannabis inventory-tracking
vendor. As a result of these changes, the anticipated Other Special Revenue Funds allocations beginning in fiscal year
2027-28 are no longer required,
LR0854(08) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Impose an
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1855
Committee Amendment CA_A_H297 (House)
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1365

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT «A "to H.P. 1239, L.D. 1855, "An Act to Impose an 
Excise Tax on Spirits-based Cocktails Containing No More than 12 Percent Alcohol" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Repeal the Low-alcohol Spirits Product Tax' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §1365, as amended by PL 2021, c. 658, §231, is repealed.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. Current law requires each 
certificate of approval holder that manufactures low-alcohol spirits products to pay a tax of 
30¢ on each gallon of low-alcohol spirits product sold to a wholesale licensee. The 
amendment repeals the law establishing that tax. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/22/25 LRL 
LD 1855 
LR950(02) 
An Act to Impose an Excise Tax on Spirits-based Cocktails Containing No More than 12 Percent 
Alcohol 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amend~ent fj, {H---Z 9J) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$258,580 
($258,580) 
FY 2026-27 
$300,700 
($300,700) 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$300,700 
($300,700) 
Projections 
FY2028-29 
$300,700 
($300,700) 
This bill repeals the 30¢ per gallon excise tax cmTently imposed on manufacturers of low-alcohol spirits products 
when those products are sold to wholesaler licensees. The Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations 
estimates that eliminating this tax will reduce General Fund revenue by.approximately $258,580 _in fiscal year 2025-
and $300,700 in fiscal year 2026-27. These projections are based on tax collections from low-alcohol spirits 
product sales in fiscal year 2023-24. 
LR0950(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Require Training on Textured Hair for Aestheticians,
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1861
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, DHALAC
Amends: 32 MRSA §14212-A

Legislative Document
No. 1861
S.P. 731
In Senate, May 5, 2025
An Act to Require Training on Textured Hair for Aestheticians, 
Barber Hair Stylists, Cosmetologists and Hair Designers
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on May 1, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative DHALAC of South Portland and
Senators: BAILEY of York, HAGGAN of Penobscot, HICKMAN of Kennebec, 
Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, HENDERSON of Rumford, MATHIESON of 
Kittery, RANA of Bangor, SATO of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §14212-A, sub-§2, ¶B-1 is enacted to read:
B-1.  Requirements that educational programs for aestheticians, barber hair stylists, 
cosmetologists and hair designers include training on the care, styling and treatment of 
textured hair.  For the purposes of this paragraph, "textured hair" means hair that is 
coiled, curly or wavy.  At a minimum, the rules must require those educational 
programs to provide training in:
(1)  Techniques for the cutting and styling of and using chemical treatments for 
textured hair;
(2)  The use of products and tools specifically designed for textured hair;
(3)  Best practices for hair health and scalp care for individuals with textured hair; 
and
(4)  The cultural and historical significance of textured hair in diverse communities;
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational 
Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to adopt rules 
that require educational programs for aestheticians, barber hair stylists, cosmetologists and 
hair designers to include training on the care, styling and treatment of coiled, curly or wavy 
hair, which is defined in the bill as "textured hair."
An Act to Amend the Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1863
Senate Amendment SA_A_S230 (Senate)
Amends: 5 MRSA §13213

FmST SPECIAL SESSION
SENATE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 733, L,D. 1863, "An Act to Amend the Laws
Governing the Maine Space Corporation"
Amend the bill in section 6 in§l 3212 in subsection 2 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 18 in
L.D.) by striking out the following: "guMis" and inserting the following; 'considered a
public record'
Amend the bill in section 6 in §13212 in subsection 2 ia the last line (page 2, line 20 in
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "Jnfonnatjon" the following: '. in which case it is not
a public record under Title 1. section 402. subsection 3. paragraph A'
Amend the bill by inserting after section 6 the following:
'See. 7. 5 MRSA §13213 is enacted to read:
S13213. Exemption from orooertv tax
In addition to any other basis for exemption from taxation, the corooratiQn is exempt
from property taxation imposed pursuant to Title 36, Part 2,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies what information of the Maine Space Corporation is subject
to and what information is exempt from the Freedom' of Access Act. The amendment also
clarifies that the tax-exempt status of the Maine Space Corporation applies to property
taxes,
SPONSORED BY:
(Senator CURRY, C.)
COUNTY: Waldo
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Provide That Authority over In-person Sports Betting
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1862
Sponsors: BALDACCI
Amends: 8 MRSA §1220

Legislative Document
No. 1862
S.P. 732
In Senate, May 5, 2025
An Act to Provide That Authority over In-person Sports Betting 
Resides Solely with the Gambling Control Board
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on May 1, 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 BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §1220 is enacted to read:
§1220.  Jurisdiction
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, jurisdiction over sports wagering 
conducted in person on the property of a facility operator is vested solely in the Gambling 
Control Board established in section 1002.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that jurisdiction over sports wagering conducted in person on the 
property of a facility operator is vested solely in the Department of Public Safety, Gambling 
Control Board.
An Act to Require
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1861
Committee Amendment CA_A_S191 (Senate)
Amends: 32 MRSA §14212-A

. 9 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 731, L.D. 1861, "An Act to Require 
Training on Textured Hair for Aesthettc1ans, Barber Hair Stylists, Cosmetologists and Hair 
Designers" 
Amend the bill by stl'iking out everything after the enacting clause and inse1ting the 
following: 
'Sec, 1. 32 MRSA §14212-A, sub-§2, ,rB, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 369, Pt. B, 
S 
§ 10, is amended to read: 
B, Requirements for licensing, operating and inspecting schools, At a minimum, the 
rules must include standards relating to educational programs, including the styling and 
treatment of textured hair, instructor qualifications, school operation, academic and 
student records and record keeping, health, safety and sanitation, physical facilities of 
the school and off-site classmoms, payment of refunds, notices and information to be 
provided to students and credit fo1· education obtained in subjects that are considered 
substantially equivalent to applied courses offered and consistent with this chapter;' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which replaces the bill, requires the Dfrector of the Office of 
Profes'sional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation to adopt rules that require educational programs fo1· aestheticians, 
barbe1· hair stylists, cosmetologists and hair designers to include training on the styling and 
treatment of textured hair. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l w 132LR2293(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/19/25 L-RL-
LD 1861 
LR 2293(02) 
An Act to Require Training on Textm·ed Hair for Acsthcticians, Barber Hair Stylists, Cosmetologists 
and Hair Designers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 11A'(S~ J q J\ 
Committee: Labor 
/J 
I J 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation associated with the rnlemaking 
process are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing b1.1dgeted resources. 
LR2293(02) - Fiscal Note - Page l of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1866
Committee Amendment CA_A_S318 (Senate)
Amends: 34-B MRSA §3012

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " 4- " to S.P. 736, L.D. 1866, "All Act to Amend the
Laws Regarding the State-designated Agency Advocating for Individuals with Serious
Mental Illness "
Amend the bill by striking out evetything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 34-B MRSA §3012 is enacted to read:
§3012. Advocacy services for individuals with serious mentaliUness
1. Leeislative intent. It is the intent of the Legislature to eifert^ the State's
commitment to protectine the rights of individuals with serious mental illness._ as
demonstrated by the successful resolution and dismissal of the Augusta Mental Health
Institute Consent Decree, issued on December 3. 2024,by the Supen'jor Court, Kennebec
County, Civil Action Docket No. 89-88. Independent advocacy was a key component of
the systeiu improvements that suoported that resolution, and the Legislatureseeks toensure
that those protections continue through the oneoine delivery of advocacy services in both
institutional and community settines.
2. Contract for protection and advocacy services. The department shall contract
with and makes eood faith effort to obtain sufficient aDpropriations to fund the agency
designated under Title 5. section 19502 to carry out the duties related to protecting the
rights of individuals with serious mental illness in both institutional and community
settjnes. The contract must be consistent with the scope of authoritv_and RrQfectiQns
provided in Title 5. chapter 511 and must ensure that advocacy services are provided
0 statewide throueh a presence in at least 5 eeoeraphicallv dispersed areas.
3, Access to state mental health institute records. In addition to the agencv's
authority to access records under Title 5, chapter 511 and notwithstanding subsection 1207.
the agency contracted under subsection 2 may access medical records of indiYJduals with
serious mental illness who are hospitalized in a state mental health institute as defined in
sectJQn 3801. subsection 9 when necessary to provide advocacy services as authorized
under Title 5.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " 4-" (o S.P. 736, L.D. 1866 (^^ '
4. Medical advice. Advocates providing services in accordance with this section are
DrohibiteAfi'om orovidine medical advice.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.'
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill. It requires tlie Department of Health and Human
Services to contract with the protection and advocacy agency for persons with disabilities
to carry out duties related to protecting the rights of individuals with serious mental illness
in both institutional and community settings.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Establish a Climate Superfund Cost Recoveiy Program to Impose
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1870
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S704 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 740,
L.D. 1870, "An Act to Establish a Climate Superfund Cost Recoveiy Program to Impose
Penalties on Climate Polluters"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following:
'See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved; That the following
appropriations and allocations are made.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF
Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421
Initiative: Provides a one-time allocation for contracted support services related to the
development of an assessment of the costs to the State from greenhouse gas emissions. The
department is authorized to accept funds from public and private sources for these purposes.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $0 $600,000
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $600,000
'
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces th^ appropriations ^nd allocations section,
SPONSORED BY: v
(Senator ROT®ND(
COUNTY: Androscoggin
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Revised: 04,13/26 t'RL
LD 1870 LR 2359(04)
Resolve, to Assess the Total Cost to the State of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" (&""?6('1
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo ofAndroscoggin
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Appropriations/AIIocations
General Fund
Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
$0 ($600,000)
$0
$0
($600,000)
$600,000
$0
$0
so
$0
$0
$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment eliminates the one-time General Fund appropriation of $600,000 to the Department of Environmental
Protection in fiscal year 2026-27 and replaces it with a one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $600,000
in fiscal year 2026-27.
LR2359(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Establish a Climate Superfaad Cost Recovery Program to Impose
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1870
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H1066 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT"^ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 740,
L,D. 1870, "An Act to Establish a Climate Superfaad Cost Recovery Program to Impose
Penalties on Climate Polluters"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following;
'See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following
appropriations and allocations are made,
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF
Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421
Initiative: Provides a one-time allocation for contracted support services related to the
development of an assessment of the costs to the State from greenhouse gas emissions. The
department is authorized to accept funds from public and private sources for these purposes.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $0 $600,000
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $600,000
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment rep^rt^s the appropriations and allocations section.
SPONSORED BY:
(Representative GATTINE, D.)
TOWN; Westbrook
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/13/26 t-Rt-
LD 1870 LR 2359(06)
Resolve, to Assess the Total Cost to the State of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 1^1 to Committee Amendment "A" [\\ -
Sponsor: Rep. Gattine ofWestbrook
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
Appropriations/AIloeations
General Fund
Other Special Revenue Funds
$0 ($600>000)
$0
($600,000)
$600,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment eliminates the one-time General Fund appropriation of $600,000 to the Department of Environmental
Protection in fiscal year 2026-27 and replaces it with a one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $600,000
in fiscal year 2026-27.
LR2359(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1874
Committee Amendment CA_A_H335 (House)
Amends: 38 MRSA §89, 38 MRSA §90

COMMITTEEAMENDMENT'A "toH.P.1245,L.D.1874, "AnActtoEnablethe 
Maine Pilotage Commission to Oversee Pilots Operating in Portland Harbor" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 5 the following: 
'Sec. 6. 38 MRSA §89, as amended by PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §23, is fu1ther 
amended to read: 
§89. Maine Pilotage Commission members 
The Maine Pilotage Commission, as established by Title 5, section 12004-A, 
subsection 40, consists of 7 members who are citizens of the United States and the State ef 
Mame appointed by the Govemor as follows: 
Three licensed pilots who are actively 
piloting, one member from each of the coastal zones; 2 members who are not licensed pilots 
but are from a maritime industry that utilizes the services of pilots; one member who is not 
a licensed pilot but has a maritime background, from a list of qualified potential appointees 
provided by the mayor of the City of P01tland and the mayor of the City of South Po1tland; 
and 2 members one member representing the public who afe lli not f!. licensed p-i-1-e-ts pilot 
but ha-¥e has a maritime background. Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments 
of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. The members of the commission are 
entitled to compensation according to Title 5, chapter 379. 
Sec. 7. 38 MRSA §90, sub-§1, ,rB, as amended by PL 1999, c. 355, §10, is fu1ther 
amended to read: 
B. Make and establish just and reasonable rates of pilotage for those vessels that are 
subject to this subchapter;' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment updates the membership of the Maine Pilotage Commission. It 
requires one member, rather than 2 members, of the public who is not a licensed pilot but 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1245, L.D. 1874 
has a maritime background. It also requires one member who is not a licensed pilot but has 
a maritime background, from a list of qualified potential appointees provided by the mayor 
of the City of Po1tland and the mayor of the City of South Pottland. The amendment 
specifies the Maine Pilotage Commission is required to make just and reasonable pilotage 
rates. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Increase
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1877
Committee Amendment CA_A_H723 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1248, L.D. 1877, "An Act to Increase 
Penalties for Human Trafficking Offenses" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 2 tb 9. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority rep01i of the committee, removes the provisions 
of the bill that establish mandatory minimum jail sentences, mandatory fines and 
mandatory restitution for persons convicted of sex trafficking or aggravated sex trafficking 
and removes the requirement for ce1tain professionals to receive human trafficking 
awareness training every 2 years. The amendment retains the provision of the bill that 
increases the amount a person convicted of sex trafficking or aggravated sex trafficking 
must pay to the Victims' Compensation Fund. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Revised: 05/30/25 LRL 
LD 1877 
LR 1619(02) 
An Act to In·crease Penalties for Human Trafficldng Offenses 
Fiscal Note. for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendmen.t 'l\,' { H-72 3) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any increase in revenue to the Office of the Attorney General, Other Special Revenue Funds, from increasing 
assessments deposited into the Victims' Compensation Fund are expected to be minor. 
LR1619(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1882
Sponsors: CLUCHEY, TEPLER

Legislative Document
No. 1882
H.P. 1253
House of Representatives, May 5, 2025
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to 
Conduct Rulemaking Regarding Significant Vernal Pools
Received by the Clerk of the House on May 1, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham.
Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, BELL of Yarmouth, CAMPBELL of Orrington, 
DOUDERA of Camden, GERE of Kennebunkport, GOLEK of Harpswell, GRAMLICH of Old 
Orchard Beach, Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Department of Environmental Protection to amend rules. Resolved:  
That the Department of Environmental Protection shall amend its rules under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 480-BB to enhance protections for significant vernal 
pools.  The rulemaking must include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Updating definitions to include "significant vernal pool buffer" as the portion of the 
critical terrestrial habitat within 100 feet of the spring or fall high-water mark of the vernal 
pool depression;
2. Updating the habitat management standards for significant vernal pool habitat to 
include no disturbance within the significant vernal pool buffer;
3. Updating the habitat management standards for significant vernal pool habitat so 
that critical terrestrial habitat bisected by property boundaries is afforded the same 
protections as properties where vernal pool depressions are present; and
4. Adjusting dates related to drying under significant vernal pool habitat identification 
criteria to July 15th for vernal pools located in northern Maine and July 1st for vernal pools 
located in southern Maine.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Environmental Protection to amend its rules 
under the Natural Resources Protection Act regarding enhanced protection for significant 
vernal pools.  This rulemaking must include: 
1. Updating definitions to include "significant vernal pool buffer" as the portion of the 
critical terrestrial habitat within 100 feet of the spring or fall high-water mark of the vernal 
pool depression;
2. Updating the habitat management standards for significant vernal pool habitat to 
include no disturbance within the significant vernal pool buffer;
3. Updating the habitat management standards for significant vernal pool habitat so 
that critical terrestrial habitat bisected by property boundaries is afforded the same 
protections as properties where vernal pool depressions are present; and
4. Adjusting dates related to drying under significant vernal pool habitat identification 
criteria to July 15th for vernal pools located in northern Maine and July 1st for vernal pools 
located in southern Maine.
An Act Regarding Penalties for Violation of the Law Governing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1886
Sponsors: LEMELIN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2118

Legislative Document
No. 1886
H.P. 1257
House of Representatives, May 5, 2025
An Act Regarding Penalties for Violation of the Law Governing 
Distracted Driving When the Violation Results in the Death or 
Significant Injury of Another Person
Received by the Clerk of the House on May 1, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2118, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.  Penalties.  The following penalties apply to a violation of this section. 
A. If a person violates this section and the State proves that the person's violation of 
this section caused significant injury to another person, the violator's license may be 
suspended for a period of 180 days.  The court may order a suspension for a period that 
is less than 180 days if the court finds that a shorter period of suspension is appropriate 
due to extenuating circumstances. 
B. If a person violates this section and the State proves that the person's violation of 
this section caused the death of another person, the violator's license may be suspended 
for a period of one to 3 years.  The court may order a suspension for a period that is 
less than one year if the court finds that a shorter period of suspension is appropriate 
due to extenuating circumstances. 
The court shall apply Title 17-A, section 33 in assessing causation under this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill amends provisions of law relating to distracted driving by establishing specific 
penalties for committing the traffic infraction of failure to maintain control of a motor 
vehicle.  If the State proves that a driver's commission of the traffic infraction caused a 
significant injury to another person, the court may order a suspension of the driver's license 
for a period of 180 days.  If the State proves that a driver's commission of the traffic 
infraction caused the death of another person, the court may order a suspension of the 
driver's license for a period of one to 3 years.  In either case, the court may order a 
suspension for a shorter period if the court finds that a shorter suspension is appropriate 
due to extenuating circumstances.
An Act to Ensure the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1881
Committee Amendment CA_A_H315 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A- " to H,P, 1252, L.D, 1881, "An Act to Ensure the
Rights of Parents of Minor Children in feducation"
'Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note,
SUMMARY
1.3 This amendment incorporates a fiscal note,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/15/25 i-Ki.
LD 1881 LR 1227(02)
An Act to Ensure the Rights of Parents of Minor Children in Education
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ^' ( [{- '2> (<^~
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - local school administrative units (SAUs)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Allowing a parent to refuse a parent's minor child's participation in certain assignments and activities and to request
alternative assignments and activities may result in increased costs to local school administrative units if, as a resr
this legislation, there is a significant increase in the number of requests beyond what is currently experienced by
SAUs.
LR1227(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Improve Air Quality and Ventilation in Newly
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1887
Sponsors: ARATA, BRADSTREET

Legislative Document
No. 1887
H.P. 1258
House of Representatives, May 5, 2025
Resolve, To Improve Air Quality and Ventilation in Newly 
Constructed Schools
Received by the Clerk of the House on May 1, 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 ARATA of New Gloucester.
Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CARLOW of Buxton, FOSTER of Dexter, 
GATTINE of Westbrook, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, SARGENT of York, Senators: 
LIBBY of Cumberland, RENY of Lincoln.
Sec. 1.  Resolve 2021, c. 114, §1, amended.  Resolved:  That Resolve 2021, c. 
114, §1 is amended to read:
Sec. 1.  Department of Education to amend rules.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Education shall amend its rules Chapter 60: New School Siting Approval, 
Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects 
and Chapter 125:  Basic Approval Standards:  Public Schools and School Administrative 
Units to require standards governing air quality and ventilation for all newly constructed 
public schools, including schools with mechanical and nonmechanical ventilation systems.  
These standards must apply to all newly constructed public schools and must apply no 
earlier than July 1, 2022 and no later than July 1, 2026.  The rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are major substantive rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A, and the department shall submit the provisionally adopted rules for 
final adoption to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs by 
January 4, 2022 9, 2026.
SUMMARY
This resolve amends Resolve 2021, chapter 114, which required the Department of 
Education to amend its school construction and siting and basic approval standards rules to 
require standards governing air quality and ventilation for all public schools.  Instead, this 
resolve requires the department to amend its rules to require those standards for only newly 
constructed public schools.