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An Act Regarding Behavioral Health Support for Students in Public
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1398
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CRAFTS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15672, 20-A MRSA §15679

Legislative Document
No. 1398
H.P. 920
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act Regarding Behavioral Health Support for Students in Public 
Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, MURPHY of Scarborough, SARGENT 
of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15672, sub-§1-E is enacted to read:
1-E.  Clinical mental health provider.  "Clinical mental health provider" means a 
licensed clinical social worker, licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed alcohol 
and drug counselor or licensed pastoral counselor.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §15672, sub-§27-A is enacted to read:
27-A.  School counselor.  "School counselor" has the same meaning as in section 4008, 
subsection 1, paragraph B.
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §15679, sub-§2, ¶A, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. C, 
§33, is further amended to read:
A.  For the elementary school level and the middle school level:
(1)  Beginning July 1, 2017, the student-to-education technician ratio is 114:1 for 
the elementary school level and 312:1 for the middle school level;
(2)  The student-to-guidance staff ratio is 350:1;
(3)  The student-to-librarian ratio is 800:1;
(4)  The student-to-media assistant ratio is 500:1;
(5)  The student-to-health staff ratio is 800:1;
(6)  The student-to-school administrative staff ratio is 305:1; and
(7)  The student-to-clerical staff ratio is 200:1.;
(8)  Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, the student-to-clinical mental health 
provider ratio is 350:1 and beginning in the 2028-2029 school year, the 
student-to-clinical mental health provider ratio is 250:1; and
(9)  Beginning in the 2028-2029 school year, the student-to-school counselor ratio 
is 250:1.
Sec. 4.  20-A MRSA §15679, sub-§2, ¶B, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. C, 
§33, is further amended to read:
B.  For the high school level:
(1)  Beginning July 1, 2017, the student-to-education technician ratio is 316:1;
(2)  The student-to-guidance staff ratio is 250:1;
(3)  The student-to-librarian ratio is 800:1;
(4)  The student-to-media assistant ratio is 500:1;
(5)  The student-to-health staff ratio is 800:1;
(6)  The student-to-school administrative staff ratio is 315:1; and
(7)  The student-to-clerical staff ratio is 200:1.;
(8)  Beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, the student-to-clinical mental health 
provider ratio is 350:1 and beginning in the 2028-2029 school year, the 
student-to-clinical mental health provider ratio is 250:1; and
(9)  Beginning in the 2028-2029 school year, the student-to-school counselor ratio 
is 250:1.
SUMMARY
This bill sets student-to-clinical mental health provider and student-to-school counselor 
ratios for the purpose of the calculation of salary and benefit costs in the essential programs 
and services school funding formula.
An Act to Expand the Hunter Safety Course Exemption for Certain
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1403
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CRAY
Amends: 12 MRSA §11105

Legislative Document
No. 1403
H.P. 925
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act to Expand the Hunter Safety Course Exemption for Certain 
Individuals with Firearm Training
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAY of Palmyra.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11105, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 139, §1, is amended 
to read:
2.  Hunter safety course exemption for certain members of armed forces domiciled 
in State individuals with required firearm training.  A member of the Armed Forces of 
the United States on active duty who is permanently stationed outside of the United States 
and home on leave, a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, a law enforcement 
officer and any individual who has completed a firearm training course as a requirement of 
the individual's employment is exempt from hunter safety course requirements under 
subsection 1 if that member individual shows proof at the time of application for the license 
that that member's home state of record, as recorded in that person's military service 
records, is Maine individual has completed a firearm training course as a requirement of 
the individual's employment. A person who no longer meets the conditions for an 
exemption under this subsection must satisfy the requirements of subsection 1.
SUMMARY
This bill expands the exemption for certain members of the Armed Forces of the United 
States from completing a hunter safety course in order to acquire a hunting license to 
include all individuals, including veterans and law enforcement officers, who have 
completed a firearm training course as a requirement of their employment.
Resolve, to Create a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1404
Committee Amendment CA_A_H210 (House)

COMMriTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 926, L.D. 1404, "Resolve, to Create a 
Working Group on the Status of School Libraries and on Public Libraries in Maine" 
Amend the resolve by insetiing after section 8 the following: 
1Sec. 9. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
LIBRARY, MAINE STATE 
Maine State Library 0217 
Initiative: Pl'Ovides one-time funding in fiscal year· 2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27 only 
for the C()st of contracting with an outside facilitator with expe1jence in leading community 
and library discussions and to reimburse working group members for mileage. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2025-26 
$9,000 
$9,000 
2026-27 
$9,000 
$9,000 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pa1i letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the resolve, 
FISCAL NOTE REQUffi.ED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/22/25 L-RL-
LD 1404 
LR 1297(02) 
Resolve, to Create a Worldng Group on the Status of School Libraries and on Public Libraries in 
Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1>4 1 (/1✓ 2/ (>) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$9,000 
$9,000 
FY 2026-27 
$9,000 
$9,000 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes one-time General Fund appropriations of $9,000 per year in both fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscai year 
2026-27 for the Maine State Libra1y to contract with an outside facilitator with experience in leading community and 
libra1y discussions and to provide mileage reimbursement to members of the working group. 
LR1297(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Codify Judicial Deference to Agency Interpretations
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1408
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SINCLAIR, CARNEY

Legislative Document
No. 1408
H.P. 930
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act to Codify Judicial Deference to Agency Interpretations
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SINCLAIR of Bath.
Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA c. 375, sub-c. 8 is enacted to read:
SUBCHAPTER 8
JUDICIAL DEFERENCE TO AGENCY INTERPRETATION
§11011. Judicial deference
When construing a statute that an agency administers, or rules that an agency has 
adopted, a court must use the 2-part analysis in this section.
1.  Unambiguous.  If the statute or rule is unambiguous as viewed in the context of the 
statute's or rule's subject matter and purpose, the court must give effect to its plain meaning. 
The language of the statute or rule is considered unambiguous if it is not reasonably 
susceptible to different interpretations.
2.  Ambiguous.  If the plain language of a statute or rule is ambiguous, the court shall 
defer to the interpretation of the statute or rule by the agency charged with its 
implementation if:
A. The interpretation of the statute or rule involves issues that are within the scope of 
the agency's expertise; and
B. The agency's interpretation is reasonable.
The provisions of this subchapter do not exclude or limit any other appropriate exercise 
of judicial deference to agency judgment or expertise.
SUMMARY
This bill codifies judicial deference to agency interpretation of statutes and rules that 
agencies administer.  The bill establishes a 2-part test to be used by courts when reviewing 
an agency's interpretation of a statute it administers or a rule it has adopted.  The bill 
requires the court to give effect to the statute's or rule's plain meaning if the statute or rule 
is unambiguous.  If the language of the statute or rule is ambiguous, the court is required 
to defer to the agency if the statute or rule is within the scope of the agency's expertise and 
the agency's interpretation is reasonable.
An Act to Amend
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1406
Committee Amendment CA_A_H419 (House)

. 9. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 928, LD. • 1406, "An Act to Amend 
Cettain Definitions in the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act" . . 
. 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 4th line (page 1, line 16 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: 
1101: lack of protection from these," and insetting the following: 
'or lack of protection from these,' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 9th line (page 1, line 21 in L.D.) by 
insetting afterthe followin~: 
11offered
the following: 'lawful and' 
• 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 10th line (page 1, line 22 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "other means" and insetting the following: 'resources' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the· following changes to the bill. 
1. It retains the language in cun·ent law that a lack of protectiori from physical, mental 
or emotional injury or impairment or sexual abuse or exploitation is a threat to a child's 
health or welfare. 
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2. It clarifies that a person responsible for a child must be offered lawful and reasonable 
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financial means or resources to do so. 
3. It removes the change to the definition of ."jeopardy to health or welfare" or 
"jeopardy" in the bill. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Rights of Foster Parents
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1409
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRIFFIN
Amends: 22 MRSA §4005-G

Legislative Document
No. 1409
H.P. 931
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act Regarding the Rights of Foster Parents
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRIFFIN of Levant.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, CIMINO of Bridgton, COLLINS 
of Sidney, JAVNER of Chester.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4005-G, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 411, §11, is amended 
to read:
1.  Kinship preference.  Except as provided in subsections 3, 5 and, 6 and 7, in the 
residential placement of a child, the department shall give preference to an adult relative 
over a nonrelated caregiver when determining placement for a child, as long as the adult 
relative meets all relevant state child protection standards.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4005-G, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Foster parent rights.  The department is required to consider a foster parent who 
is not a relative and who has had a child placed in that foster parent's home for a continuous 
period of one year or more to have the same rights as an adult relative of the child.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes that a foster parent who has had a child in that foster parent's home 
for a continuous period of one year or more has the same rights as an adult relative of the 
child.
An Act to Increase Contingency Reserves for Maine's Consumer-
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1412
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DUCHARME, BERNARD
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3503

Legislative Document
No. 1412
H.P. 934
House of Representatives, April 1, 2025
An Act to Increase Contingency Reserves for Maine's Consumer-
owned Electric Transmission and Distribution Utilities
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook and
Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, FOSTER of Dexter, SAYRE of Kennebunk, 
SWALLOW of Houlton, Senators: RAFFERTY of York, STEWART of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3503, sub-§5, ¶C, as amended by PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, 
§87 and affected by §§104 and 105, is further amended by amending subparagraph (3) to 
read:
(3)  To provide for a contingency reserve fund, 1/2 of which may be used for capital 
purposes, to reflect up to a 25% 50% addition to yearly revenues over the amount 
required to operate the utility, not including purchased power supply costs, if any.  
Any surplus in excess of this 25% 50% must be used to offset future revenue 
requirements in the setting of rates.  Any interest generated on these funds must be 
deposited into the contingency reserve fund.  The balance in the contingency 
reserve fund at the close of the utility's fiscal year may not exceed 25% 50% of the 
yearly revenues over the amount required to operate the utility, not including 
purchased power supply costs, if any; and
SUMMARY
Under current law, a consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility may keep a 
contingency reserve fund for capital purposes to reflect up to a 25% addition to yearly 
revenues over the amount required to operate the utility, not including any purchased power 
supply costs. 
This bill increases the amount that a consumer-owned transmission and distribution 
utility may keep in a contingency reserve fund to reflect up to a 50% addition to yearly 
revenues over the amount required to operate the utility. The bill removes the language that 
excludes any purchased power supply costs from this formula.
An Act _to _In:crease
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1412
Committee Amendment CA_A_H286 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3503

~OMMITTEE AMENDMEN: "F\" to H.P. 934, L.D. 141~, "An Act _to _In:crease 
Contmgency Reserves for Mame
1s Consumer-owned Electnc Transm1ss10n and 
Distribution Utilities" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inse1ting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §3503, sub-§5, ~C, as amended byPL l999, c. 398, Pt. A, 
§87 and affected by §§104 and 105, is further amended by amending subparagraph (3) to 
read: 
(3) To provide for a contingency reserve fund, 1/2 of which may be used for capital 
purposes, to reflect up to a~ 35% addition to yearly revenues over the amount 
required to operate the utility, not including purchased power sapply costs, ifany. 
The conmiission may authorize a utility to establish rates· to provide for a 
contingency reserve fund to reflect an amount greater than a 35% addition to yearly 
revenues over the amount required to operate the utility. Any surplus in excess of 
this~ 35% or the percentage authorized by the commission in accordance with 
this subparagraph must be used to offset.future revenue requirements in the setting 
• of rates. 
Any interest generated on these funds must be deposited into the 
contingency reserve fi.md. The balance in the contingency reserve fond at the close 
of the utility's fiscal year may not exceed ~ 
35% or the percentage authorized 
by the commission of the yearly revenues over the amount required to operate the 
utility, not including p .. 1rchased pov,er supply costs, if any; and' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It increases the amotmt that a consumer-owned 
transmission and distribution utility may keep in a contingency reserve fund to reflect up 
to a 35% addition to yearly revenues over the amount required to operate the utility. Like 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE.AMENDMENT "/Jf to H.P. 934, L.D. 1412 
the bill, it removes the language that excludes any purchased power supply costs from this 
fonnula. It allows the Public Utilities Commission to authorize a consumer-owned utilfry 
to keep a contingency reserve fund to reflect an amount greater than a 35% addition to 
yearly revenues over the amount required to operate the utility. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24/25 LRL-
LD 1412 
LR 914(02) 
An Act to Increase Contingency Reserves for Maine's Consumer-owned Electric Transmission and 
Distribution Utilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A/}-t_ ~6) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
U 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Public Utilities Commission from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor .and 
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0914(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Increase Contingency Reserves for Maine's Consumer-owned Electric Transmission and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1412
Committee Amendment CA_B_H287 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3503

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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "8" to H.P. 934, L.D. 1412, "A,n Act td !ncrea_se 
Contingency Reserves for Maine's Consumer-owned· Electric Transmission, and 
Distribution Utilities" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec, 1 .. 35-A MRSA §3503, sub-§5, ,IC, as an'lended by, PL 1999,' c: 398,':Pt'. A; 
§87 and affected by §§104 and 105, is further amended by amending subparagraph (3) to 
read: 
(3) To provide for i:i contingency reserve fund, 1/2 of which may be used for capital 
purposes, to reflect up to a~ 40% addition to yearly revenues· over the amount 
required to operate the utility, not rncluding purchased power' supply costs, if any. 
The commission may authorize a utility to establish rates to prnvide for· a 
contingency reserve fund to reflect an amount greater than a 40% addition to yearly 
revenues over the amount reguired to operate the utility. Any surplus in excess of 
this~ 40% or the percentage 'authorized by the commission in accordance with 
this subparagraph must be used to offset future revenue requirements in the setting 
of rates. 
Any interest generated on these funds must be deposited into the 
contingency reserve fund. The balance in the contingency reserve _fund at the close 
of the utility's fiscal year may not exceed ~ 
40% or the percentage authorized 
by the commission of the yearly revenues over the amount required to operate the 
utility, not including purchased po'tver supply costs, if any; and' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It increases the amount that a consumer-owned 
transmission and distribution utility may keep in a contingency reserve fund to reflect up 
to a 40% addition to yearly revenues over the amount required to operate the utility. Like 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITfEEAMENDMENT"B"toH.P. 934, L.D. 1412 
the bill, it removes the language that excludes any purchased power supply costs from this 
formula. It allows the Public Utilities Commission to authorize a consumer-owned utility 
to keep a contingency reserve fund to reflect an amount greater than a 40% addition to 
yearly revenues over the amount required to operate the utility. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24/25 L-RL-
LD 1412 
LR914(03) 
An Act to Increase Contingency Reserves for Maine's Consumer-owned Electric Transmission and 
Distribution Utilities 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "8 (l-\-~) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Public Utilities Conunission from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and 
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0914(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Support and Sustain Maine's Child Care Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1414
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 1414
S.P. 554
In Senate, April 1, 2025
An Act to Support and Sustain Maine's Child Care Workforce
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to update the laws to support and sustain the State's child care 
workforce.
An Act to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care, Including
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1418
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: NANGLE
Amends: 22 MRSA §42

Legislative Document
No. 1418
S.P. 573
In Senate, April 1, 2025
An Act to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care, Including 
Fertility Treatments and Contraceptives
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §42, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10.  Reproductive health care.  The commissioner may not adopt a rule that places a 
ban or restriction on access to reproductive health care, including contraceptives and 
fertility treatments that are recognized by the American Society for Reproductive 
Medicine, its successor organization or a comparable organization.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the Commissioner of Health and Human Services from adopting 
rules that place a ban or restriction on access to reproductive health care.
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Ensure a Just and Equitable Energy
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1420
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S232 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S,P. 576,
L,D. 1420, "Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Ensure a Just and Equitable Energy
Transition for Maine's Workforce"
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first instructional paragraph after the
title (page 1, line 11 in amendment).
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble.
Amend the amendment on page 2 by striking out all of the 2nd instructional paragraph
(page 2, line 20 in amendment)
Amend tlie amendment by striking out all of the emergency clause.
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconseoutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause.
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SPONSORED BY;/
/'
(Senator LAWRENCE, M.)
COUNTY; York
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Housing Constructed
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1419
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BENNETT, FECTEAU
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 1419
S.P. 575
In Senate, April 1, 2025
An Act to Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Housing Constructed 
Off-site Similar to That for On-site Construction
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and
Senators: BICKFORD of Androscoggin, BRADSTREET of Kennebec, CURRY of Waldo, 
PIERCE of Cumberland, Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, GERE of Kennebunkport, 
GOLEK of Harpswell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§40, ¶B, as amended by PL 2005, c. 618, §3, is 
further amended to read:
B.  New manufactured housing to the extent of all costs, other than materials, included 
in the sale price, but the exemption may not exceed 50% 75% of the sale price.
Sec. 2.  Application. This Act applies to sales of manufactured housing occurring on 
or after January 1, 2026.
SUMMARY
Current law provides a sales tax exemption for sales of new manufactured housing for 
all costs, excluding materials, included in the sale price, but only to a maximum of 50% of 
the sale price.  This bill changes that exemption to 75% of the sale price to reflect the 
exemption for housing built on the site of its location.
An Act to Clarify Parental Notifications Regarding Child Care
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1421
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PIERCE
Amends: 22 MRSA §7702-A, 22 MRSA §7708

Legislative Document
No. 1421
S.P. 577
In Senate, April 1, 2025
An Act to Clarify Parental Notifications Regarding Child Care 
Facility Investigations
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §7702-A, sub-§2, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 35, §3, is 
amended to read:
C.  A person who violates the following sections or rules adopted pursuant to those 
sections commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 per incident 
may be adjudged:
(1)  Section 7801, subsection 1, paragraph A;
(2)  Section 8301‑A; or
(3)  Section 8302‑A, subsection 1, paragraphs B to J and subsection 2, paragraphs 
A to F and H to K.; or
(4)  Section 7708.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §7708 is enacted to read:
§7708.  Notification of investigation
A child care facility, as defined in section 8301-A, subsection 1-A, paragraph B, a 
family child care provider, as defined in section 8301-A, subsection 1-A, paragraph C, and 
a nursery school, as defined in section 8301-A, subsection 1-A, paragraph D, shall notify 
the parent or legal guardian of a child enrolled in that facility or nursery school or receiving 
services from that provider if the facility, nursery school or provider is under investigation 
for violating any provision of chapter 1661, 1663, 1673 or 1675.  This section may not be 
construed to require the facility, nursery school or provider to notify the parent or legal 
guardian of the nature of the investigation or provide any personal information.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that a child care facility, family child care provider or nursery school 
notify the parent or legal guardian of children enrolled in that facility, provider or nursery 
school when the facility, provider or nursery school is under investigation for violating 
certain laws governing facilities for children under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, 
Subtitle 6: Facilities for Children and Adults.  A violation of this requirement is a civil 
violation for which a fine of not more than $500 per incident may be adjudged.
An Act to Direct the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1407
Committee Amendment CA_A_H267 (House)

132ND LEGISLATURE. 
COMlvfITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 929, L.D. 1407, "An Act to Direct the 
Board of Occupational Safety and Health to Develop Indoor Air Quality Standard$ f()r 
Buildings in the State in Which·Public Sector Workers Work" 
• 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Department of Labor to Report the Findings of the Indoor Air 
Quality Advisory Group' 
·.,' 
is 
Amend the bill by' striking outeverythi~g after the ti.de.and inserting .the following:• •• 
'Sec. 1. Indoor air qu·ality advisory group report. Resolved: That, on or• before 
December 3, 2025, the Department of Labor shall submifto the· Joint Standing Comrnittee 
on Labor a report containing the findings of the indoor air quality advisory group, which 
was convened in 2024 by the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards to advise 
the Department of Labor, Board of Occupational Safety and Health on indoor air quality 
matters that are beyond the standards set by the United States Department of Labor, 
Occupational Safety anq Health Administration. After reviewing the report, the committee 
may report out legislation relating to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd 
. Legislature.' 
• 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which replaces the bill with a resolve, is the majority report of the 
conunittee. The amendment directs the Depa1tment of Labor to report to the Joint Standing 
Conunittee on Labor on the findings and recommendations of the indoor air quality 
advisory group, which was convened in 2024 by the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor 
Standards to advise the Department of Labor, Board of Occupational Safety and Health. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 132LR2290{02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/15/25 LRL 
LD 1407 
LR 2290(02) 
An Act to Direct the Board of Occupational Safety and Health to Develop Indoor Air Quality 
Standards for Buildings in the State in Which Public Sector Workers Work 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''fr. {H:J.i 7\ 
Committee: Labor 
/ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Deparhnent of Labor to submit the required report can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR2290(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Improve
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1425
Committee Amendment CA_A_S150 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /J-" to S,P, 581, L.D. 1425, "An Act to Improve
Access to Sustainable and Low-bamer Trauma Recovery Services"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/19/25 i-Kt^
LD 1425 LR 1700(02)
An Act to Improve Access to Sustainablc and Low-barricr Trauma Recovery Services
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
ml'^)
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1.093,795 $2,270,199 $0 $0
Appropriafions/AlIocnfions
General Fimd $1,093,795 $2,270,199 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes one-time funding of $1,093,795 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $2,270,199 in fiscal year 2026-27 to the
Maine Resiliency Center in Lewiston to support the continuation and expansion of services for residents of the State
affected by the immediate and cumulative effects of trauma through connection, information and support.
LR1700(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act to Improve Access to Sustainable and Low-barrier Trauma
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1425
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, FECTEAU, DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 1425
S.P. 581
In Senate, April 1, 2025
An Act to Improve Access to Sustainable and Low-barrier Trauma 
Recovery Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and
Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, BICKFORD of Androscoggin, President DAUGHTRY of 
Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, PIERCE of Cumberland, TIMBERLAKE of 
Androscoggin, Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, HASENFUS of 
Readfield.
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.
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Administration - Attorney General 0310
Initiative: Provides one-time funding only in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the Maine 
Resiliency Center in Lewiston to support the continuation and expansion of services for 
residents of the State affected by the immediate and cumulative effects of trauma through 
connection, information and support.
GENERAL FUND
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$1,093,795
$2,270,199
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,093,795
$2,270,199
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding only in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the 
Maine Resiliency Center in Lewiston to support the continuation and expansion of services 
for residents of the State affected by the immediate and cumulative effects of trauma 
through connection, information and support.
An Act to Provide a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1419
Committee Amendment CA_A_S491 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /| " to S.P. 575, L.D. 1419, "An Act to Provide a
Sales Tax Exemption for Housing Constructed Off-site Similar to That for On-site
Construction"
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, current law provides a sales tax exemption for sales of new manufactut'ed
housing for all costs, excluding materials, included in the sale price, but only to a maximum
of 50% of the sale price, and this legislation increases that exemption to a maximum'of
75% of the sale price; and
Whereas, for this increased sales tax exemption to be available for sales .of new
manufactured housing occurring during the 2026 construction season, this legislation must
take effect prior to the expiration of the 90-day period; and
Whereas, in tlie 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 in section 2 in tlie 2nd line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out the
following: "January" and inserting the following: 'July'
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following;
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation
takes effect when approved,"
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
^
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A. " to S.P. 575, L.D, 1419 (,9' 6|^ ^
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill and
changes the application date provided in the bill so that the change to the sales tax
exemption applicable to sales of new manufactured housing provided in the bill applies to
such sales occurring on or after July 1, 2026,
FISCAL NOTE REQUmED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Revised; 01/09/26 l-Rt-
LD 1419 LR 1063(03)
An Act to Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Housing Constructed Off-site Similar to That for On-site
Construction
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "^" f ^ {J[^\/{
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Revenue
General Fund
Other Special Revenue Funds
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
$0 $2,210,000 $2,456,000 $2,460,000
$0 ($2,210,000) ($2,456,000) ($2,460,000)
$0 ($107,000) ($129,000) ($129,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill would result in a revenue decrease to the General Fund of $2,210,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 by increasing
the sales tax exemption for sales of new manufachn-ed housing for all costs, excluding materials, included in the sale
price from 50% to 75% effective July 1,2026. The bill would also result in a revenue decrease to the Local
Government Fund of $107,000 in fiscal year 2026-27.
LR1063(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Remove
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1432
Committee Amendment CA_A_H689 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §4553

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A:" to H.P. 941, L.D. 1432, "An Act to Remove 
Consideration of Gender Identity from the Maine Human Rights Act" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Consideration of Gender Identity in the Maine Human Rights Act' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §4553, sub-§9-C, as amended by PL 2023, c. 41, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
9-C. Sexual orientation .. "Sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived 
heterosexuality, bisexuality er,. homosexuality or gender identity or expression.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title and adds gender identity or expression to the 
defmition of sexual orientation in the Maine Human Rights Act. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, ·to Establish a Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps Pilot Program and to
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1433
Committee Amendment CA_A_H194 (House)

LD 1433 
LR 1344(02) 
Resolve, ·to Establish a Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps Pilot Program and to 
Conduct a Feasibility Study of a Higher Education Service Corps Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''P\ {H-/q4\ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
I_} 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 • 
FY 2027-28 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$150,000 
$150,000 
$0 
$150,000 
$150,000 
$0 
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 to the University of Maine System 
to support the first year of a 2-year Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps Pilot Program established to 
provide expertise in engineering, planning and pe11nitting to restore and protect the State's working waterfront mid 
other vulnerable infrastructure. The University of Maine System will require an additional General Fund appropriation 
of $150,000 in fiscal year 2027-28 to support the second year of the pilot program. 
Additional costs to the Maine Co1mnission for Community Service, the Maine C01mnunity College System, the 
University of Maine System and Maine Maritime Academy to collaborate to conduct the feasibility study can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1344(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Deer Hunting on Mount Desert Island
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1438
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM

Legislative Document
No. 1438
H.P. 947
House of Representatives, April 3, 2025
Resolve, Regarding Deer Hunting on Mount Desert Island
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: MASON of Lisbon, THORNE of Carmel, WOODSOME of 
Waterboro.
Sec. 1.  Mount Desert Island deer hunting rulemaking. Resolved:  That the 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall adopt rules opening Mount Desert 
Island to deer hunting in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 
11402, subsection 4.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to adopt rules 
opening Mount Desert Island to deer hunting in accordance with the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 12, section 11402, subsection 4.
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1437
Committee Amendment CA_A_H290 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A/' to H.P. 946, L.D. 1437, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Specify the Qualifications of 
Electors in State and Local Elections" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page l - l32LR 1356(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/08/25 LRL 
LD 1437 
LR 1356(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Specify the Qualifications 
of Electors in State and Local Elections 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ (H--2q0). 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
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 acconm1odate one ballot of average length for the gen 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a sec'- .J 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $341,000 may be required. 
LR1356(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1435
Committee Amendment CA_A_H441 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §12708

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. £L,, to H.P. 944, L.D. 1435, "An Act to Allow a 
Municipality or Locally Recognized {J.e Association to Post Certain Information on the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's Information Kiosks Located at State Boat 
Launch Facilities" 
• 
Amend the ·bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: • 
'An Act to Allow a Municipality or Local Lake Association to Post Certain 
Information on Informational Signs Located at State Boat Launch Facilities with 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Permission' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12708, as amended by PL 2021, c. 184, §§10 to 12, is further 
amended by amending the section headnote to read: 
§12708, 
Wildlife management areas and public access sites; boat launch 
informational signs 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §12708, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Boat launch informational signs. Upon request to· and with permission from the 
department, a municipality or local lake association or similar nonprofit organization may 
display at state boat launch facilities a single sign, not to exceed 24 inches by 36 inches, 
about promoting healthy lake water quality and reducing the risk of introduction of invasive 
aquatic species.' 
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. The amendment provides that 
upon request to and with permission from the Depa1iment of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 
a municipality or local lake association or similar nonprofit organization may display at 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A» to H.P. 944, L.D. 1435 
state boat launch facilities a single sign about promoting healthy lake water quality and 
reducing the risk of introduction of invasive aquatic species. The amendment also specifies 
that the sign may not be larger than 24 inches by 36 inches. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/02/25 L-RL-
LD 1435 
LR 654(02) 
An Act to Allow a Municipality or Locally Recognized Lake Association to Post Certain Information 
on the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's Information Kiosks Located at State Boat 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Launch Facilities 
IJ I ) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A, { /+ ~, 1/ 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife from the provisions of this bill are expected to 
be 111i11or and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0654(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Prevent
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1444
Committee Amendment CA_B_S593 (Senate)
Amends: 14 MRSA §6111

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "jg " to S.P. 585, L.D. 1444, "An Act to Prevent
Foreclosures Without Strict Compliance with Notice Requirements"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
tAn Act to Clarify the Application of Finch v. U.S. Bank, N.A.'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 14 MRSA §6111, sub-§l-B is enacted to read:
1-B. Anolication. Notwithstandma any orovision of this section to the contrary, for
any cause of action arisine prior to January 11. 2024 for a claim in which a foreclosure
action was dismissed due to a defective notice of a morteaeor's rieht to cure pursuant to
this section, any subsequent cause of action assertinp a claim for any sums due on the
oblieation as of the date of the final iudpment dismissine the prior action is barred,The
holdina in the case ofFinch v. U.S. Bank, N.A.. 2024 Me. 2 may not be applied to any cause
of action arisine prior to January 11. 2024.'
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. The amendment clarifies that
courts may not apply the holding of the case of Finch v, U.S, Bank, N.A., 2024 Me. 2
retroactively,
Page I - 132LR0736(04)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Prevent
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1444
Committee Amendment CA_A_S379 (Senate)
Amends: 14 MRSA §6111

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A '' to S.P. 585, L.D. 1444, "An Act to Prevent 
l O 
Foreclosures Without Strict Compliance with Notice Requirements" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the last line (page 1, line 23 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "judgment" the following: 'except as provided in subsection 
1-B' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 14 MRSA §6111, sub-§1-B is enacted to .read: 
1-B. Subsequent foreclosure. A subsequent foreclosure action may be based only 
upon a default of the mortgage that occurred afte1· the entry of foreclosure judgment in 
favor of the m01tgagor and may not seek recove1y of any sums due prior to the ent1y of the 
foreclosure judgment. including, but not limited to. payments due on principal, interest, 
property taxes and insurance required by the mortgage. In addition, in a subsequent 
foreclosure action, the foreclosing party is not entitled to seek recovery of fees, including 
attorney's fees. or any other costs associated with the prosecution of the foreclosure action 
that resulted in a dismissal or judgment in favor of the defendant. A violation of this 
subsection prevents the foreclosing party, or any assignee of the foreclosing patty, from 
instituting a subsequent foreclosure action on the mo1tgage that is the subject of the 
foreclosure action; 
Sec. 3. Retroactive application, The holding in the case of Finch v. U.S. Bank, 
N.A., 2024 Me. 2 may not be applied retl'Oactively, except in cases in which a final 
judgment as to the issue of its retroactive application has been entered prior to the effective 
date of this Act. 
Sec. 4. Rulemaking. The judicial branch shall adopt rules to implement this Act.' 
Amend the bill by 1·elettel'ing or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
numbe1· to read consecutively. 
Page I - 132LR0736(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~oc.:, 
l 
s 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A» to S.P. 585, L.D. 1444 Cs. 31 y 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a subsequent foreclosure action may be based only upon 
a default of the mortgage that occurred after the entry of foreclosure judgment in favor of 
the mo1tgagor and may not seek recovery of any sums due prior to the entry of the 
foreclosure judgment. The amendment also clarifies the retroactive application of the 
provisions of the bill. Finally, the amendment directs the judicial branch to adopt rules 
implementing the changes to the foreclosure process. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT