pem207/maine-bills huggingface dataset:
An Act to Amend the Eligibility Criteria for Creditable Service in
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0462
Sponsors: STEWART
Amends: 5 MRSA §17760, 5 MRSA §18360

Legislative Document
No. 462
S.P. 196
In Senate, February 11, 2025
An Act to Amend the Eligibility Criteria for Creditable Service in 
the Armed Forces of the United States Under the Maine Public 
Employees Retirement System
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 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 STEWART of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §17760, sub-§3, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 693, §3, is 
amended to read:
C.  For purposes of this subsection, "federally recognized period of conflict" means 
World War I, April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 or to March 31, 1920 if service was 
in Russia; World War II, December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946; the Korean 
Conflict, June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955; the Vietnam War, August 5, 1964 to May 
7, 1975 and the period beginning on February 28, 1961 and ending on May 7, 1975 in 
the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period; 
operations in Lebanon, August 21, 1982 to February 26, 1984; operations in Grenada, 
October 25, 1983 to December 15, 1983; and the Persian Gulf War, August 7, 1990 to 
the date that the United States Government recognizes as the end of the Persian Gulf 
War.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §18360, sub-§2, ¶E, as amended by PL 2007, c. 249, §29, is 
further amended to read:
E.  Except as provided in paragraph I, a member who served in the armed forces during 
any federally recognized period of conflict, is entitled to service credit under this 
subsection.  For purposes of this paragraph, "federally recognized period of conflict" 
means World War I, April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 or to March 31, 1920 if 
service was in Russia; World War II, December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946; the 
Korean Conflict, June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955; the Vietnam War, August 5, 1964 
to May 7, 1975 and the period beginning on February 28, 1961 and ending on May 7, 
1975 in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period; 
operations in Lebanon, August 21, 1982 to February 26, 1984; operations in Grenada, 
October 25, 1983 to December 15, 1983; and the Persian Gulf War, August 7, 1990 to 
the date that the United States Government recognizes as the end of the Persian Gulf 
War.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the state retirement system laws governing creditable service for 
service in the United States Armed Forces to provide credit for service during operations 
in Lebanon, occurring from August 21, 1982 to February 26, 1984, and operations in 
Grenada, occurring from October 25, 1983 to December 15, 1983.
An Actto Update Waste
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0465
Committee Amendment CA_A_S24 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ft " to S.P. 200, L,D. 465, "An Actto Update Waste
Discharge License Fees"
Amend the bill by Inserting after section 1 the following:
'See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF
Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421
Initiative: Provides allocations for expenditures that support activities for water quality
control operations, including licensing, compliance evaluation, monitoring, data
acquisition, data management and administration.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $55,791 $57,409
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $55,791 $57,409
'
Amend tlie 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 REQIHRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
L/F^L-O ^^
Approved: 03/26/25 I^KI-
LD 465 LR 165(01)
An Act to Update Waste Discharge License Fees
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Grohoski ofHancock
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Appropfiations/AIlocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $55,791 $57,409 $59,074 $60,787
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $55,791 $57,409 $59,074 $60,787
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill increases the annual waste discharge license fee for municipal separate storm sewer systems from $362 to
$1,306 and for marine aquaculhire facilities from $275 to $1,682, The bill also establishes a new annual waste
discharge license fee of $1,682 for marine finfish aquaculture facilities. The Department of Environmental Protection
estimates that the fee increases and new license fee will generate additional Other Special Revenue Funds revenue of
$55,791 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $57,409 in fiscal year 2026-27. The department would require corresponding
allocations to allow for the expenditure of the additional revenue.
LR0165(01)" Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Rename the Brackett Mill Bridge in Denmark the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0464
Sponsors: BENNETT, CIMINO

Legislative Document
No. 464
S.P. 198
In Senate, February 11, 2025
Resolve, to Rename the Brackett Mill Bridge in Denmark the 
Brackett Mill Veterans Memorial Bridge
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative CIMINO of Bridgton.
Sec. 1.  Bridge in Denmark renamed.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 5410 on West Main Street, which crosses Moose 
Pond Outlet in the Town of Denmark and is currently known as the Brackett Mill Bridge, 
the Brackett Mill Veterans Memorial Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 5410 on 
West Main Street in the Town of Denmark the Brackett Mill Veterans Memorial Bridge.
An Act to Require the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0467
Committee Amendment CA_A_S113 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ,/T to S.P, 205, L,D. 467, "An Act to Require the
State to Pay Medicare Part B Premiums for Certain Retired State Employees"
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following:
'See. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Departments and Agencies - Statewide 0016
Initiative; Provides ongoing funding to cover 100% of certain retired state employees'
shares of Medicare Part B premiums effective January 1,2026.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther $0 $1,524,652
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
HIGHWAY FUND
All Other
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 $1,524,652
2025-26 2026-27
$0 $530.314
$0
$530,314
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
<^P COMMIITEE AMENDMENT"/}" to S.P. 205, L.D. 467 [S" ^,3
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, adds an appropriations
and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQUDZED
(See attached)
Pagc2-I32LR0851(02)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/28/25
t^RL.
LD 467 LR 851(02)
An Act to Require the State to Pay Medicare Part B Premiums for Certain Retired State Employees
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^"f 5- jjy
Committee: Labor
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26
$0
$0
$0
$0
FY 2026-27
$1,524,652
$530,314
$1,524,652
$530,314
Projections
FY 2027-28
$1,524,652
$530,314
$1,524,652
$530,314
Projections
FY 2028-29
$1,524,652
$530,314
$1,524,652
$530,314
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Highway Fund
Appropriations/AIIocations
General Fund
Highway Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The State Employee Health Plan's first impacted plan year will be fiscal year 2026-27 and is estimated to cost
$3,314,460 annually thereafter. The costs are split across the General Fund ($1,524,652), Highway Fund ($530,314)
and all other funds ($1,259,495), This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $1,524,652 and ongoing
Highway Fund allocations of $530,314 beginning in fiscal year 2026-27 to the State Employee Health Plan to provide
100% coverage of certain retired state employees' shares of Medicare Part B premiums for retirees not eligible for
benefits under the United States Social Security Act whose base annual pension benefit is projected to be less than 01-
equal to the maximum amount of the retirement benefits that is subject to the cost-of-living adjustment effective
January 1,2026,
LR0851(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Extend the Law Governing Electric Power and Service
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0466
Sponsors: GROHOSKI
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3109

Legislative Document
No. 466
S.P. 201
In Senate, February 11, 2025
An Act to Extend the Law Governing Electric Power and Service 
Residential Rates for Military Veterans' Organizations
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the end of the 90-day period to 
ensure the law governing electric power and service residential rates for military veterans' 
organizations remains effective; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3109, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 244, §1, is amended 
to read:
3.  Repeal.  This section is repealed September 1, 2025 October 1, 2027.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill changes, from September 1, 2025 to October 1, 2027, the repeal date of the 
law governing electric power and service residential rates for military veterans' 
organizations.
An Act to Address Food
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0468
Senate Amendment SA_A_S668 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "/^f". to S.P. 206, L.D. 468, "An Act to Address Food
Insecurity by Helping Maine Residents Access Locally Produced Food"
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following:
'See. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
Fund To Address Food Insecurity and Provide Nutrition Incentives Z329
Initiative; Provides one-time funding to the Fund To Address Food Insecurity and Provide
Nutrition Incentives to be used to match contributions from private and public sources.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther $0 $500,000
1920 GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $500,000
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations section.
SPONSORED BY: V^-Mh '3K
[UL^c
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.)
COUNTY: Androscoggin
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/11/26 ^Kt-
LD 468 LR 635(04)
An Act to Address Food Insecurity by Helping Maine Residents Access Locally Produced Food
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '^ to Original Bill (S-(^,l<t^
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo ofAndroscoggin
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund ($1,200,000) ($700,000) ($1,200,000) ($1,200,000)
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund ($1.200,000) ($700,000) ($1,200,000) ($1,200,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment eliminates the ongoing General Fund appropriations of $1,200,000 to the Department of Agriculture,
Conservation and Forestry beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 and replaces them with a one-time General Fund
appropriation of $500,000 in fiscal year 2026-27.
LR0635(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0455
Committee Amendment CA_A_S283 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 188, L.D. 455, "RESOLUTION, 
IO 
Proposing an Amendment lo the Constitution of Maine lo Require a Statewide Popular 
Election of the Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State and the Attorney General for 4-
year Terms'' 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the at1ached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority rep01t of the committee, in~orporates a fiscal 
. 16 
note.-
Page I· 132LR0581(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24/25 LRL-
LD455 
LR 581(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of 1"1aine to Require a Statewide 
Popular Election of the Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State and the Attorney General for 4-year 
~~ 
-
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/!'{ 5-J ~) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-25 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the genr 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a set. 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $341,000 may be required. 
LR0581(02) - Fiscal Note - Pagel of 1
An Act to Address Food
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0468
Committee Amendment CA_A_S10 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,c_A, "to S.P. 206, L.D. 468, "An Act to Address Food 
Insecurity by Helping Maine Residents Access Locally Produced Food,, 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/20/25 LRL 
LD468 
LR635(02) 
An Act to Aclclress Food Insecurity by Helping Maine.Residents Access Locally Produced Food 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment tl,"(s,16) 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Alloca tious 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
FY 2026-27 
$1,200,000 
$1,200,000 
$1,200,000 
$1,200,000 
Projections 
FY2027-28 
$1,200,000 
$1,200,000 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$1,200,0f' 
$1,200,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $1,200,000 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Fund to 
Address Food Insecurity and Provide Nutrition Incentives within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry to be used as matching funds for contributions from private and public sources. 
LR0635(02) • Fiscal Note• Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0472
Committee Amendment CA_A_S26 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 212, L.D. 472, "Resolve, Directing the
Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission and the New England and Eastern
Canada Legislative Commission to Examine Restoring Passenger Rail from Boston to
Montreal"
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 03/28/25 t-Kl-
LD 472 LR 2243(02)
Resolve, Directing the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission and the New England and
Eastern Canada Legislative Commission to Examine Restoring Passenger Rail from Boston to
Montreal
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^ [ ^-2.(
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
The Legislahire's budget for the 2026-2027 biennium includes $6,930 in each fiscal years for per diem and expenses
of members oftlie Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission. Whether these amounts are sufficient wi'
depend on the total number of meetings held in each fiscal year.
LR2243(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0472
Sponsors: ROTUNDO

Legislative Document
No. 472
S.P. 212
In Senate, February 11, 2025
Resolve, Directing the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory 
Commission and the New England and Eastern Canada Legislative 
Commission to Examine Restoring Passenger Rail from Boston to 
Montreal
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, STEWART of Aroostook, TIPPING of 
Penobscot, Representative: BABIN of Fort Fairfield.
Sec. 1.  Passenger rail from Boston to Montreal.  Resolved:  That the Maine-
Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission and the New England and Eastern Canada 
Legislative Commission shall examine restoring passenger rail from Boston, 
Massachusetts to Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  The commissions shall submit a report with 
their findings to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation by December 3, 2025.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission and the 
New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Commission to examine restoring passenger 
rail from Boston, Massachusetts to Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  The commissions are 
directed to submit a report with their findings to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Transportation by December 3, 2025.
An Act to Protect Maine's Marine Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0475
Sponsors: TEPLER

Legislative Document
No. 475
S.P. 215
In Senate, February 11, 2025
An Act to Protect Maine's Marine Resources
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Senator: MOORE of Washington.
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 protect marine resources in the State.
An Act to Ban the Sale of Polystyrene Packing Peanuts in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0476
Sponsors: TEPLER, DOUDERA
Amends: 38 MRSA §1603

Legislative Document
No. 476
S.P. 216
In Senate, February 11, 2025
An Act to Ban the Sale of Polystyrene Packing Peanuts in the State
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1603, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:
2-A.  Prohibition on loose polystyrene packing material.  After January 1, 2027, a 
person may not sell or offer to sell in this State any product composed in whole or in part 
of loose polystyrene pieces used for packing material.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the sale of or offer for sale of loose polystyrene pieces used for 
packing material, commonly called packing peanuts.
An Act to Enhance
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0477
Committee Amendment CA_A_H80 (House)

COMMITTEE AJVIENDMENT "1L, to H.P. 306, L.D, 477, "An Act to Enhance 
Public Safety in Rural Counties by Prfvlding State Police Patrol and Policing Services'' 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period 
to address as soon as possible the potential public safety issues presented by the reduction 
of rural patrols by the Maine State Police; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
talces effect when approved.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively, 
• 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, adds an emergency 
preamble and an emergency clause to the bill, 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/25 LRL 
LD477 
LR1087(02) 
An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Rural Counties by Providing State Police Patrol and Policing 
Services 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment J1' ( H-86) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
FY.2026-27 
FY 2027-28 
$1,966,351 
$1,058,804 
$1,966,351 
$1,058,804 
$2,026,778 
$1,091,341 
$2,026,778 
$1,091,341 
$2,089,139 
$1,124,920 
$2,089,139 
$1,124,920 
Projections 
FY2028-29 
$2,153,495 
$1,159,574 
$2,153,495 
$1,159,574 
The bill includes General Funds appropriations of $1,966,351 in fiscal year2025-26 and $2,026,778 in fiscal year 
2026-27 and Highway Fund allocations of $1,058,804 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $1,091,341 in fiscal year 2026-27 to 
the Department of Public Safety for 15 State Trooper positions, 9 State Police Corporal positions and related All 
Other to enhance public safety in rural counties of the State and to support county sheriff department efforts. 
LR1087(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Rural Counties by Providing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0477
Sponsors: DUCHARME, FARRIN

Legislative Document
No. 477
H.P. 306
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Rural Counties by Providing 
State Police Patrol and Policing Services
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 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 DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: BUNKER of Farmington, CRAFTS of Newcastle, CRAY of Palmyra, 
FREDETTE of Newport, PARRY of Arundel, POIRIER of Skowhegan, SHAGOURY of 
Hallowell, STOVER of Boothbay.
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.
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
State Police 0291
Initiative: Provides funding for 15 State Trooper positions, 9 State Police Corporal 
positions and related All Other to enhance public safety in rural counties of the State and 
to support county sheriff department efforts.  Four corporals and 4 troopers would patrol 
the Northern Field Troop area; one corporal and 3 troopers would patrol Aroostook County; 
troopers and 4 corporals would patrol Somerset and Franklin counties; and 4 troopers 
would patrol Androscoggin County.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
24.000
24.000
Personal Services
$1,888,351
$1,948,778
All Other
$78,000
$78,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,966,351
$2,026,778
HIGHWAY FUND
2025-26
2026-27
Personal Services
$1,016,804
$1,049,341
All Other
$42,000
$42,000
__________
__________
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$1,058,804
$1,091,341
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding for 15 State Trooper positions, 9 State Police Corporal 
positions and related All Other to enhance public safety in rural counties of the State and 
to support county sheriff department efforts.
An Act to Improve Maine's Environment and Protect Natural
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0474
Sponsors: TEPLER

Legislative Document
No. 474
S.P. 214
In Senate, February 11, 2025
An Act to Improve Maine's Environment and Protect Natural 
Resources
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2025.  Referred to the Committee 
on Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Senator: MARTIN of Oxford.
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 the environment and protect the natural 
resources of the State.
An Act to Reduce Maximum Speeds on Roads Close to Residences
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0478
Sponsors: HENDERSON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2074

Legislative Document
No. 478
H.P. 307
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
An Act to Reduce Maximum Speeds on Roads Close to Residences
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 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 HENDERSON of Rumford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2074, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 2005, c. 577, §30, is 
further amended to read:
D.  Forty-five miles per hour on all other public ways unless otherwise posted; and, 
except that on a public way where at least one residence is within 15 feet of the public 
way, the following maximum rates of speed apply:
(1)  Twenty-five miles per hour for a snowplow and equipment used by the 
department exclusively for the removal of snow on the public way;
(2)  Twenty-five miles per hour for a vehicle with at least 5 axles; and
(3)  Thirty-five miles per hour for all other vehicles; and
SUMMARY
Except when conditions or other regulations require a lower speed, this bill sets the 
maximum rates of speed for a public way where at least one residence is within 15 feet of 
the public way as follows:
1.  Twenty-five miles per hour for a snowplow and equipment used by the Department 
of Transportation exclusively for the removal of snow on the public way;
2.  Twenty-five miles per hour for a vehicle with at least 5 axles; and
3.  Thirty-five miles per hour for all other vehicles.
An Act to Facilitate Expansion of the State's Recycling Efforts
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0479
Sponsors: CHAPMAN
Amends: 38 MRSA §3115

Legislative Document
No. 479
H.P. 308
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
An Act to Facilitate Expansion of the State's Recycling Efforts 
Under the Beverage Container Redemption Program
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 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 CHAPMAN of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §3115, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 2023, c. 529, §6, is further 
amended to read:
B.  For the report required by this subsection that is due February 15, 2026, and for 
each subsequent report, the department shall, at a minimum, include:
(1)  Any recommendations for necessary adjustments to the amount of the handling 
fee under section 3106, subsection 7; and
(2)  Information regarding the status of the Cost and Carbon Efficient Technology 
Fund under section 3114‑A, including, but not limited to, information regarding 
the number and amount of grants issued under that fund, information on the 
recipients of those grants and the technology that those grants were used to 
support.; and
(3)  An evaluation and recommendations, including draft legislation as necessary, 
regarding the inclusion within the scope of this chapter of additional container sizes 
and types used to contain beverages or other consumer products that are not 
beverages.
Sec. 2. Department of Environmental Protection; beverage container 
redemption program report. The Department of Environmental Protection, in the 
report required by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 3115, subsection 3 that is 
due February 15, 2026, in evaluating the inclusion of additional container sizes and types 
within the scope of Title 38, chapter 33, as required by Title 38, section 3115, subsection 
3, paragraph B, subparagraph (3), shall, at a minimum, evaluate and provide 
recommendations, including draft legislation as necessary, regarding the inclusion under 
the beverage container redemption program of clear glass containers that contain consumer 
products that are not beverages.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to include an evaluation 
and recommendations regarding the inclusion within the beverage container redemption 
program of additional container sizes and types used to contain beverages or other 
consumer products that are not beverages in its annual report to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over environment and natural resources 
matters on the status of the program that is due February 15, 2026, and for each subsequent 
report.  The bill also specifically requires the department, in the report that is due February 
15, 2026, to evaluate and provide recommendations regarding the inclusion under the 
beverage container redemption program of clear glass containers that contain consumer 
products that are not beverages.
An Act Regarding the Department of Public Safety
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0484
Sponsors: HASENFUS

Legislative Document
No. 484
H.P. 313
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
An Act Regarding the Department of Public Safety
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 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 HASENFUS of Readfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to update the laws regarding the Department of Public Safety.
Resolve, Directing the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0487
Committee Amendment CA_A_H117 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 316, L.D. 487, "Resolve, Directing the 
N01thern New England Passenger Rail Authority to Apply for Federal Funding for the 
Purpose of Identifying the Rail Corridor Connecting Po1tland to Orono as an Intercity 
Passenger Rail Corridor" 
Amend the resolve by insetting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Multimodal Transportation Fund Z0l 7 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to contract with an entity to gather information and 
prepare the application for federal funding. 
HIGHWAY FUND 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
2025-26 
$40,000 
$40,000 
2026-27 
$0 
$0 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority rep01t of the committee, adds an appropriations 
and allocations section to the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 05/02/25 LRL 
LD487 
LR 1466(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to Apply for Federal Funding 
for the Purpose of Identifying the Rail Corridor Connecting Portland to Orono as an Intercity 
Passenger Rail Corridor 
) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Ai:iended by Comm~ttee Amendment •A {H~ / { 1 
Committee: Transportat10n 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$40,000 
$40,000 
FY 2026-27 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes a one-time Highway Fund allocation of $40,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of 
Transportation to contract with an entity to gather information and prepare the application for federal funding. If 
Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority ultimately applies for the federal funding, the cost of the consultant 
would need to be provided by the Deparhnent of Transportation 
LR1466(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Northern New England Passenger Rail
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0487
Sponsors: HASENFUS, BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 487
H.P. 316
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
Resolve, Directing the Northern New England Passenger Rail 
Authority to Apply for Federal Funding for the Purpose of 
Identifying the Rail Corridor Connecting Portland to Orono as an 
Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 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 HASENFUS of Readfield.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, DUCHARME of Madison, FREDETTE of Newport, 
MONTELL of Gardiner, MOONEN of Portland, SAYRE of Kennebunk, Senators: CYRWAY 
of Kennebec, HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the end of the 90-day period to help 
ensure the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority's 2025 application to the 
United States Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration for funding 
is timely made; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Application for federal funding.  Resolved:  That the Northern New 
England Passenger Rail Authority shall apply for funding through the federal corridor 
identification and development program, established in 49 United States Code, Section 
25101(a) and administered by the United States Department of Transportation, Federal 
Railroad Administration, for the purpose of identifying the rail corridor that extends from 
Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor to Orono, with other station 
locations determined to be appropriate, as an intercity passenger rail corridor.  The 
Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority shall apply for this funding during the 
2025 application period.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to apply for 
funding through the federal corridor identification and development program for the 
purpose of identifying the rail corridor that extends from Portland through Auburn, 
Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor to Orono, with other station locations determined to be 
appropriate, as an intercity passenger rail corridor.  The Northern New England Passenger 
Rail Authority is directed to apply for this funding during the 2025 application period.
An Act to Protect Coastal Property by Allowing Property Owners to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0488
Sponsors: HALL
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-E

Legislative Document
No. 488
H.P. 317
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
An Act to Protect Coastal Property by Allowing Property Owners to 
Protect Their Existing Dwellings
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 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 HALL of Wilton.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representatives: COOPER of Windham, JACKSON of Oxford, 
WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §480-E, sub-§19 is enacted to read:
19.  Fortification of residential building in, on or over coastal sand dune system 
or coastal wetland.  Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, the 
department may authorize through a permit under this article the fortification of a 
residential building located wholly or partially in, on or over a coastal sand dune system or 
coastal wetland if:
A.  The building to be fortified was in existence on January 1, 2025 and is located in:
(1)  A high-velocity zone, or V-zone, as identified by the United States Department 
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency in effective flood 
insurance rate maps under the National Flood Insurance Program;
(2)  An area of special flood hazard, as defined in section 436-A, subsection 1-C; 
or
(3)  An area that, as determined by the department, is otherwise at a high risk of 
damage from storm surge, tidal erosion or other wave or water damage;
B.  Fill used to fortify the building and placed in a coastal sand dune system, coastal 
wetland or other protected natural resource:
(1)  Does not exceed 500 cubic yards in total;
(2)  Does not cover more than 2,500 square feet in total; and
(3)  Is not placed more than 50 feet beyond the foundation of the building or the 
posts or pilings on which the building is constructed;
C.  All filled or otherwise fortified areas are covered with riprap or rocks of an 
appropriate size and planted with native vegetation; and
D.  The proposed fortification otherwise meets all applicable requirements adopted by 
the department by rule.
The department shall adopt rules establishing standards for the fortification of a building 
in accordance with this subsection.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, 
rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Natural Resources Protection Act to authorize the Department of 
Environmental Protection to issue a permit for the fortification of a residential building 
located wholly or partially in, on or over a coastal sand dune system or coastal wetland as 
long as certain specified conditions are met.
An Act to Remove the Duty of an Individual Exercising Self-defense
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0486
Sponsors: PERKINS, CYRWAY
Amends: 17-A MRSA §108

Legislative Document
No. 486
H.P. 315
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
An Act to Remove the Duty of an Individual Exercising Self-defense 
to Safely Retreat or Abstain from Performing Certain Acts upon 
Demand
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 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 PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, CARUSO of Caratunk, 
EDER of Waterboro, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MINGO of Calais, NUTTING of Oakland, 
WHITE of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §108, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 173, §24, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (3) to read:
(3)  The person knows that the person or a 3rd person can, with complete safety:
(a)  Retreat from the encounter, except that the person or the 3rd person is not 
required to retreat if the person or the 3rd person is in the person's dwelling 
place and was not the initial aggressor;
(b)  Surrender property to a person asserting a colorable claim of right thereto; 
or.
(c)  Comply with a demand that the person abstain from performing an act that 
the person is not obliged to perform.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the duty of a person exercising self-defense in an encounter to, if the 
person can do so safely, retreat from the encounter or comply with a demand to abstain 
from performing an act that the person is not obliged to perform before using deadly force.
An Act Regarding Criminal Justice
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0485
Sponsors: HASENFUS

Legislative Document
No. 485
H.P. 314
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
An Act Regarding Criminal Justice
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 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 HASENFUS of Readfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to update the laws regarding criminal justice.
An Act to Provide for a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0490
Committee Amendment CA_A_H320 (House)

.../l.,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "t\ " to H.P, 319, L,D. 490, "An Act to Provide for a
5-year Automatic Repeal of Agency Rules"
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: 05/09/25
L.RL.
LD 490 LR 1225(02)
An Act to Provide for a 5-year Automatic Repeal of Agency Rules
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'jff' / f^f^'
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Future biennium cost increase - All Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill will increase costs to the Secretary of State and all agencies within the executive branch by amending the
Maine Administrative Procedure Act to provide that any agency rule that is adopted in accordance with the
requirements of that Act after January 1, 2026 is automatically repealed 5 years from the date of final adoption. Ti.
bill requires the Secretary of State to provide notice to agencies regarding dates of automatic repeals no later than 18
months prior to the repeal date. Agencies may also submit to the Legislature requests that rules be renewed and not be
subject to repeal for an additional 5 years,
LR1225(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0491
Sponsors: CLUCHEY, TEPLER

Legislative Document
No. 491
H.P. 320
House of Representatives, February 11, 2025
Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry to Convey and Release the State's Interest in Certain 
Real Property Located in the Town of Richmond
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 6, 2025.  Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 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.
Sec. 1.  Authority to convey and release property. Resolved:  That, 
notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Director of the Bureau of Parks 
and Lands within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall convey 
and release the State's interest in the property described in section 2 to Wilhelmine Dennis 
Oakes or the estate of Wilhelmine Dennis Oakes.
Sec. 2.  Property interests to be conveyed and released. Resolved:  That the 
property authorized to be conveyed and released is a parcel of land with improvements 
thereon, located in the Town of Richmond and shown as Lot 67 on Map R6 of the Town 
of Richmond tax assessor maps.
Sec. 3.  Repeal. Resolved:  That this resolve is repealed 5 years from its effective 
date.
SUMMARY
This resolve authorizes the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
convey to Wilhelmine Dennis Oakes, or the estate of Wilhelmine Dennis Oakes, any 
interest the State may have in property located in the Town of Richmond and shown as Lot 
on Map R6 of the Town of Richmond tax assessor maps.
An Act to Provide for a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0489
Committee Amendment CA_A_H74 (House)

FmST SPECIAL SESSION
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A^' to H.P. 318, L.D. 489, "An Act to Provide for a
Vessel Breakdown License Exception' for Commercial Halibut Fishing License Holders"
Amend the bill m the emergency preamble in the 2nd paragraph in the 2nd line (page
1, line 4 in L.D.) by strikmg out the following: "the"
Amend the bill ill section 2 in subsection 2-A in the last Ime (page 1, line 31m L.D.)
by mserting after the following: "season/' the followmg; 'An authorization under this
subsection may not be granted by the commissioner in 2 consecutive years,'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment adds language to the bill to clarify that an authorization to fish for,
take, possess, ship or transport halibut •from a vessel other than the vessel identified on a
license holder's license may not be granted to the license holder in 2 consecutive years.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 04/09/25 t'Kl-
LD 489 LR 1062(02)
An Act to Provide for a Vessel Breakdown License Exception for Commercial Halibut Fishing License
Holders
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment
Committee: IVIarine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
'^-"H)
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources,
LR1062(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1